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How to relax? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 month ago by to c/adhd@lemmy.world
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If I don't take meds I feel I should be doing things and then feel bad when I don't.

Or if I do take meds I get a lot of things done and feel productive but zaped of energy.

Hobbies are either invested in and dropped or I just feel 'bored' and don't want to get any of the stuff out to do them. If they stick around a bit longer they then feel like a chore or become a larger project and just another thing in the to-do pile and not relaxing.

Where is the off button and how do I relax?

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[–] 10 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I have this problem baaad and aside from what others have suggested, exercise is always the key aspect for me. A quick 20-30 minute run can work wonders. My psych told me this is a very effective and simple solution that works for many ADHD folks.

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  • [–] [S] 15 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    I hate that the exercise people are right. Never been an active person and I haaaaate cardio.

    I have seen the benifits though but it's SO hard to get started.

    Like even get ready the night before, park next to the gym, get changed after work. All the tips. And I'll just get in my car and go home.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    Look into getting something you can use to exercise while you're doing something else. Like, I have an under the desk bike and I use it daily. Helps me keep somewhat active, and it helps me get that number-go-up dopamine hit from my smart watch stepsive hit close to 50k steps in a single day when I was having a particularly stressful work day, and my calves definitely feel like I'd been active for a good while.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    I gave up on going to the gym altogether because I just couldn't do it consistently. I bought a set of adjustable dumbbells and a bench and just workout at home. I also came up with several routines so if I'm not able to get into gear for my usual workouts I can do a lighter one and at least do something.

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