Struggling with the basics

Daily. Morning. Walks. For me this was life changing it gets me out of my space and creates a whole different vibe. Bonus points if in nature. I started in covid and never stopped - lost half a stone and kept it off. I’m telling you - go walk. Start there

Im always daydreaming my tasks into something I like, for example I had to cut the garden "unkraut zupfen?" And pretended the thorns were battle droids from star wars lol

For me, starting with a small self-care thing every morning to start the day with a win has been how I’ve managed to avoid the usual cycle that you’ve described so well. It gives me a little dopamine hit I guess?

ADHDers brains aren't really made for building routines. Some ideas: - medication - try to make it desirable, think about why you actually want to do it, really try to make it pleasant or in a way that you can do it in an entertaining way - playing music or an audio book etc. while doing chores helps - keep it light and not overwhelming - external control or body doubling - reflect how things make you feel - I have a physical habit list with progress bars that I colour with colorful highlighters

Oh my gosh I feel this so much! I’m so sorry you’re struggling.. I feel very similar.. I’m taking more notice of my cycles which is helping.. ebs and flows are a natural part of everything around us.. but also using Numo to help.. I put something that I do every day already as a task like ‘take tablets’ or ‘clean my teeth’.. then add 1 routine I want, like ‘enjoy a shower’ 😊 hope this helps! We do so much in the day already that I think adding these as tasks on Numo that we get to tick off and see that we did gives perspective or something..? I’m so sorry for my rambling! It’s bed time for me and my brain is fried 😂

I am there too…I feel consciously knowing about this circle, is the first step out! Really listening to my body and being gentle on myself while also pushing myself to do something FOR ME! Getting help as much as possible like a cleaning helper would be a first step too I guess. Just catching ourselves as soon as possible, that’s discipline too, to notice when we go over our boundaries and stop right there and listen to what we truly need in that moment instead! ❤️

What helps me is intense breathing exercises. 60 to 80 inhalations. Breathe out completely. Hold for as long as I can. Breathing in one time, full lungs. Hold for 20 seconds and breathe out. Repeat 3 to 6 times. I see purple light and then I visualize my task. And go do it. After I finished my task I visualize my done task again. Ps: You can feel tingling sensations in your body. It’s normal. Hope it will help you too.

Just here to say I relate! No solution found yet, but I have been in a deep state of extreme burnout for almost 2 years. Working on healing, focusing on basic daily self care tasks (like just being consistent with hygiene), and giving myself lots of grace. Feeling very impatient just being in this waiting space, but I keep telling myself that I’m learning how to slow down and be more deliberate.

You described light version of my experience

I am here right now. Also, if I’m able to pull myself out, I will share what works for me. 

Oh my gosh I relate to all of this so much. I don't have any tips but just wanted to say I know how you feel.