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Sam8908's Post

Sam8908

2y ago

Ignoring Basic Needs Due to ADHD

Does anyone's add push important things like eating or using the bathroom to the back of your mind so you go all day without doing them til your body is screaming at you?

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jb13087

2y ago

Yes but our restroom thing is also gender dysphoria

Riley

2y ago

Yes! I thought I was the only one!!

Spookstrrr

2y ago

YES!! I'm actually so so glad I'm not the only one who does that. Like, I'll be gaming, drawing, or practicing a song on my ukulele, and I'll just completely forget/not even feel that I need to eat or use the toilet.

nicocd

2y ago

yeah! I think it has to do with executive dysfunction. I find it's worse when I'm hyperfocusing or there are other more attention-grabbing things to do

Lora

2y ago

Totally I often postpone showering again and again, sometimes for days.

jjj1

2y ago

Too often

MadisonMarilla

2y ago

I had that issue as a kid but outgrew it by the time I was a teenager

Ahajbe

2y ago

Absolutely yes! It seems like I always felt that I had so much to do that I would get overwhelmed and then totally forget about important things even down to bodily functions.

cyn

2y ago

Wow never related enough

pinapplesodamm

2y ago

Yes.... no food or drink usually. Besides coffee

Fawn

2y ago

Yup, and hydrating too. I keep forgetting to drink water.

MrFwarta

2y ago

The above advice is great and something I never thought of before. Thanks!

MrFwarta

2y ago

Yep. I dont even realize what's wrong until I've been stressed or anxious for a long time. Then I realize that I'm hungry or need to pee. Lol

Tom1991

2y ago

Oh, I really know what you mean... There are days when I feel every distraction makes me forget what I was going to do, even on my way to the bathroom. I suggest maybe setting times during the day where you make yourself take a break for yourself, no matter what!

Elisa

2y ago

Definitely

Syrix

2y ago

I have and still do often. I have to make myself a decent amount. I've done to hate urinating, but love water haha.

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