Hey friend! If you’re an ADHD human who feels things deeply, I get it. It can be a wild ride, but along the way, I’ve picked up some life lessons that make things a little easier. Let’s dive in!

1. Treat Your Mind Like a Machine

  • Imagine your brain as a machine. The thoughts it thinks are going to be the thoughts it’s been trained to think. They’re not necessarily going to always be true or helpful.
  • Machines need maintenance! Audit your thoughts. Notice what’s helping and what’s hurting.
  • Do a quick tune up. When you catch yourself thinking a thought that doesn’t feel great, imagine erasing it and replace it with a better-feeling thought. When you do this over time, you’ll train your brain to automatically think better feeling thoughts.

2. Beating Yourself Up is the Hard Way

  • If you’re using shame and guilt as motivators… let’s rethink that.
  • ADHD brains don’t work well under pressure from negative self-talk.
  • Instead, work with your brain! Find systems that encourage you, not tear you down.
  • The better you understand how your ADHD brain works, the smoother things get.

3. Recognize When You’re Getting Dysregulated

  • Ever push yourself hard to finish something, even when it feels impossible?
  • That anxious, must-get-it-done feeling? It’s a sign—your brain is getting dysregulated.
  • Instead of forcing it, pause. Walk away. Breathe.
  • Come back when you feel calmer. Fighting through dysregulation makes things worse.

4. It’s Not Your Job to Carry Other People’s Pain

  • If someone is struggling, you don’t have to take on their emotions.
  • I used to think helping meant absorbing their pain. But that just leads to two overwhelmed people.
  • Your job? Listen. Support. But you don’t have to fix it.
  • If you have the emotional capacity, be there. If not, that’s okay too.

Final Thought

Life as a sensitive ADHD human can be a lot, but these lessons have helped me navigate it better. What life lessons have you learned? Drop them in the comments!

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Disclaimer:

This blog post is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health.

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