Mallory 🏳️⚧️ on Nostr: One of the things I've been relearning since being diagnosed with #ADHD is how to ...
One of the things I've been relearning since being diagnosed with #ADHD is how to relax.
For people that struggle with executive dysfunction, relaxing doesn't just mean doing a "relaxing activity" or something enjoyable. We can't always unwind by reading a book or meditation or whatever.
We spend a lot of mental energy keeping our brain on a short leash to get things done. For us, relaxing means letting go of the self regulation and letting our brain run free for a bit.
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For people that struggle with executive dysfunction, relaxing doesn't just mean doing a "relaxing activity" or something enjoyable. We can't always unwind by reading a book or meditation or whatever.
We spend a lot of mental energy keeping our brain on a short leash to get things done. For us, relaxing means letting go of the self regulation and letting our brain run free for a bit.
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