Exploring the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, including the impact of distractibility on task completion and delayed diagnosis in adulthood. Understanding the factors contributing to fatigue in ADHD, such as chronic stress on the body's cortisol system. Exploring the emotional toll of ADHD, including feelings of exhaustion, self-doubt, and inadequacy. Addressing the challenges of ADHD, from building organizational skills and confidence to managing untreated trauma.
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ADHD individuals require more effort to complete tasks compared to neurotypical individuals, resulting in mental fatigue.
Chronic stress, especially in high-pressure situations, can contribute to constant fatigue in individuals with ADHD.
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ADHD and the Effort-Productivity Disparity
ADHD individuals often face the challenge of needing more effort to complete tasks compared to neurotypical individuals. Their distractibility can cause them to spend more time on a task, resulting in mental fatigue. Despite putting in the same amount of work, ADHD individuals may feel exhausted due to the disparity between effort and productivity.
Adjustment Periods and Fatigue
Individuals with ADHD often experience a period of floundering and fatigue as they catch up with their peers in terms of personal and academic achievements. This adjustment phase, which can last several years, can be physically and mentally exhausting for individuals with ADHD. The process of adapting and keeping up with the demands of a regular life can be overwhelming.
Stress and Cortisol Impact on Fatigue
Chronic stress, particularly in high-pressure situations like advanced studies, can contribute to ADHD individuals feeling constantly fatigued. The release of cortisol, the stress hormone, helps them cope with immediate demands, but the absence of breaks and recovery time can lead to mental and physical fatigue. The persistent pressure and sense of having to constantly keep up can deplete their energy levels.
If you have ADHD it takes you more effort to do one thing than it takes a neurotypical person. Until you train yourself otherwise. In this episode, we take a deeper look into ADHD and how to live with it.