[spends months building up a new daily routine] [forgets one day] [never does it ever again]

I hate deadlines (but I need deadlines) & I hate structure (but I need structure)

The ADHD urge to think I can learn a new language before an international trip next year… Or next month… Or next week…

My toxic trait is saying yes to things I have the ability to do, without considering if I have the time, energy, or motivation.

ADHD is like 50% not working, 50% working frantically to make up for the not working part, 50% thinking about the work I should be doing (but not actually working), and 50% not sleeping (but trying to).

ADHD packing list: • 7 books you won’t read • ipad full of movies/shows you won’t watch • random crap that sounded important 5 minutes before you left • extra toothbrush? Stuff forgotten: • toothpaste • an entire category of clothing • one REALLY important cable

The ADHD urge to buy a thing, watch all the videos about the thing, religiously track shipping until the thing arrives, excitedly open the shipping box to get to the thing, and then place the thing somewhere random and forget about it for 3-60 months.

[doing things I’m bad at] “ugh, I suck at everything” [doing things I’m good at] “this doesn’t count because it’s easy for me”

ADHD symptoms be like: • annoys teachers • hard to parent • not great at jobs • kinda creative? • too quiet • too loud • too sensitive • too much

ADHD is always hearing “you’re doing it wrong” even though your way works.

Got this lovely notification today, reminding me to reach out to a friend! Hoping to get this early version of the iOS app out to our beta users soon. Want an invite? Reply with your favorite way to catch up with friends (apps, activities, etc).

I live in constant fear of getting bored with something I love.

Release the iPhone 17 Pro Mini you cowards.

“I hope that made sense” “I’m fine either way” “Anyways, sorry I’m rambling a bit” “Just a thought, whatevs” — little anxiety-fueled gifts I like to send along with any communication in an attempt to shield myself from rejection

If boredom feels like literal pain, you might want to look into ADHD.

What is the most “fun” app you use that isn’t specifically a game or entertainment app?

My vibe is feeling overwhelmed but also like I’m not doing enough.

“You can just make it a habit” = the big lie for fixing ADHD.

ADHD is thinking about all the things you have to do, getting stressed about all the things, worrying about the consequences of not doing the things, but still feeling stuck and unable to do any of the things.

Lazy = I don’t want to do the thing. ADHD = I desperately WANT to do the thing, but I just can’t seem to START doing the thing.

The hidden burden of undiagnosed ADHD is constantly inventing excuses in an attempt to explain or justify behavior that you don’t even understand yourself.

ADHD is selective hearing but you don’t get to do the selecting.

[spends months building up a new daily routine] [forgets one day] [never does it ever again]

One of the hardest things to explain to people without ADHD: • when it’s interesting, I can start on it • when it’s uninteresting, I can’t Note that the second one is not “I don’t want to.” I literally CAN’T. I have to convince my brain it is interesting to even get started.

I hate deadlines (but I need deadlines) & I hate structure (but I need structure)

Made this little animation to show how to use tags in the Wavepal onboarding. Pretty happy with how it turned out! First time working with Lottie via Figma, and it was a LEARNING PROCESS, but happy with the final result.

The ADHD urge to think I can learn a new language before an international trip next year… Or next month… Or next week…

My toxic trait is saying yes to things I have the ability to do, without considering if I have the time, energy, or motivation.

ADHD is like 50% not working, 50% working frantically to make up for the not working part, 50% thinking about the work I should be doing (but not actually working), and 50% not sleeping (but trying to).

ADHD packing list: • 7 books you won’t read • ipad full of movies/shows you won’t watch • random crap that sounded important 5 minutes before you left • extra toothbrush? Stuff forgotten: • toothpaste • an entire category of clothing • one REALLY important cable

Know thyself.

The ADHD urge to buy a thing, watch all the videos about the thing, religiously track shipping until the thing arrives, excitedly open the shipping box to get to the thing, and then place the thing somewhere random and forget about it for 3-60 months.

[doing things I’m bad at] “ugh, I suck at everything” [doing things I’m good at] “this doesn’t count because it’s easy for me”

just discovered this AMAZING extension. wonderful way to discover people on the atmosphere!

Psst, I’m building a cool app called Wavepal that helps you better maintain your friendships and relationships. Cuz I always forget to reach out to my friends, and I hate that. Out of sight, out of mind. If you want an invite code, follow me and reply with your fav underrated movie recommendation.

ADHD symptoms be like: • annoys teachers • hard to parent • not great at jobs • kinda creative? • too quiet • too loud • too sensitive • too much

ADHD is always hearing “you’re doing it wrong” even though your way works.

I live in constant fear of getting bored with something I love.

“I hope that made sense” “I’m fine either way” “Anyways, sorry I’m rambling a bit” “Just a thought, whatevs” — little anxiety-fueled gifts I like to send along with any communication in an attempt to shield myself from rejection

If boredom feels like literal pain, you might want to look into ADHD.

Why Is Focusing So Hard With ADHD? New video with ADHD strategies for better focus:

My vibe is feeling overwhelmed but also like I’m not doing enough.

“Just make it a habit” is the big lie for fixing ADHD problems.

ADHD is thinking about all the things you have to do, getting stressed about all the things, worrying about the consequences of not doing the things, but still feeling stuck and unable to do any of the things.

Lazy = I don’t want to do the thing. ADHD = I desperately WANT to do the thing, but I just can’t seem to START doing the thing.

The hidden burden of undiagnosed ADHD is constantly needing to invent excuses in an attempt to explain behavior that you don’t even understand yourself.

The phrase “if you cared, you would [remember, notice, be on time, listen, etc]” is so funny because I care so much it hurts but I can’t just change the behavior because that’s not how my brain works. And by “so funny” I mean “utterly devastating.”

Catching up on the “discourse” today and most of it just makes me sad at people not understanding (and seemingly refusing to try and understand) that not everyone experiences time, executive function, etc the same way. This thread by @sughrue.bsky.social says a lot of how I feel about it all.

My current email solution is to use several different apps/services at the same time, none of which work completely and all of which conflict with each other, making it harder to keep track important emails or know which I've responded to... Follow me for more optimization tips.

ADHD is selective hearing but you don’t get to do the selecting.