How to combat “waiting mode” as someone with ADHD?

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TheRadicalEdward

7mo ago

Hey! I struggle with this too, but if there are any chores that need doing, I'll do that. One year I had to work on Christmas Day. Almost as soon as everyone was done opening presents, I had to get ready for work.

JessMartin

8mo ago

Music is an emotional stimulant for me. I skip a lot of songs half way through them but it helps.

Ash.G

9mo ago

I guess music sometimes helps me.

TheRadicalEdward

9mo ago

I try to bring something to do when I have to wait somewhere.

Mkatherine15

9mo ago

thank you! What about times where you are waiting to do something, like if you work in the evening and are struggling to do anything with your day while waiting for it to be time to work?

ricecake

9mo ago

I set a timer for the time I need to start getting ready at. Knowing the timer will tell me when and that I won’t forget about it gives me comfort not to focus on ‘the thing’ too much

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