ADHD Paralysis Is Real

I already talked about ADHD and waiting mode... and I want to introduce the ADHD paralysis, which is kind of waiting mode except you aren't waiting for nothing!

ADHD paralysis is freaking real! It took me one holiday to interrupt my routine, and here I am not knowing where to start and just rather living in guilt and paranoia as I'm not doing enough... while I'm aware I'm not doing enough!

Emails won't be opened, blogs won't be written, messages won't be responded to.

I'd rather do nothing than pick a random point and start all over again...

What do you mean I have to pick up the slack and keep working on my business without external stimulus but my own?!

My brain is confused. I want to feel determined, but I cant.

There are moments where I feel this little spark inside me, like I could actually do something amazing… and then suddenly it disappears into confusion and self-doubt.

My brain gets stuck overthinking everything! Too many choices, too much pressure, too many expectations. I want to move forward, but instead, I freeze.

I know I’m capable of more, and maybe that’s the frustrating part.

Wanting to do so much while feeling completely paralysed by your own thoughts.

It’s like my determination is there somewhere, but hidden behind mental fog and overwhelm.

That’s the reality of ADHD paralysis for me.

Wanting to move forward while mentally feeling unable to take the first step.

And yet, here I am. Still showing up.

I love what I do too much, and I may have more of these moments throughout this journey, but I won’t let them dictate my future.

We are so used to the societal rhythm of work:

• wake up

• be productive

• stay consistent

• work the same hours every day

• keep pushing no matter what

• rinse and repeat...

It affects my creativity and productivity.

My brain doesn’t work like that, and it never will.

So yeah, I will keep listening to my brain's needs, and, if I encounter another moment like this one, I will tackle it with love and understanding, showing up anyway.

Maybe not with a blog post, but I know my entire existence with my kids, family, and friends is made of showing up moments, and those count as much.

Thank you for reading

If this resonated with you, please know you are not lazy, broken, or failing. ADHD paralysis is exhausting, invisible, and very real; but so is the strength it takes to keep trying again.

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