ADHD Experts Podcast 382- Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: How to Break the Cycle of Delayed Sleep and Stress
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Dec 11, 2021 AI Snips
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Upside Down Parrot Dress
- Tracy Otsuka shared a story about sewing a dress all night and realizing the parrots were upside down due to hyperfocus and sleep deprivation.
- This illustrated how she avoided sleep for years before finally embracing its importance.
Why Revenge Bedtime Procrastination Happens
- Revenge bedtime procrastination happens because we're overwhelmed with daily demands and deprived of leisure time.
- We delay sleep to reclaim personal time, despite expecting to regret it in the morning.
ADHD Challenges with Sleep
- ADHD brains remain active and restless at night, leading to rumination and difficulty going to bed.
- Time blindness and self-regulation struggles worsen tendencies to procrastinate bedtime.