“can’t get out of bed thoughts”

[Pedro0617]

what do you do?

What has worked for you?

Does ADHD medication help?

I always try to reason my way out of getting up, and then always late for everything. I’m just so perplexed how ADHD is the reason I can’t get out of bed, or even execute tasks. It’s almost like I finally hit a wall, and am incapable of doing anything anymore 🥲🥲🥲🥲

[estipo]

I have been struggling all week with same issue. Meds definitely helped but I hate side effects.

[magootoyou]

my psych. suggested just getting up and brushing my teeth. Even if I do go back to bed. Often I will do something else after brushing my teeth. Sometimes I need to get up to use the washroom and am like well i’m here so i’ll brush my teeth. It usually turns into more…

I’ve found this helpful. Even if I end up heading back to bed or having an off day I started the day with an act of self-care and that feels really hopeful and good to me.

[LabLover3]

medication wise guanfacine helps a lot. its a non stimulant you take at night. it's actually a low blood pressure medication that doubles as impulse control. your dr might tell you that's for children. but I am here to tell you I am almost 50 and it has saved my marriage.

the other thing that helped me personally with sleep is non medicinal. it's a Lifewave patch called Aeon. it helped me with anxiety and intrusive thoughts at night. it also helped me with inflammation. But it did not help me impulse control.

[LisethHIS]

Hi, Pedro0617,

Thank you for contacting CHADD National Resource Center on ADHD. Many people struggle with staying motivated and completing daily tasks. I found a podcast that might give you a fresh perspective and could be really helpful for you. podcasts.chadd.org/e/emotio... psychologytoday.com/ca/blog... psychologytoday.com/intl/bl... Helpfully these resources are helpful.

Best,

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD's National Resource Center on ADHD chadd.org

[Pedro0617 in reply to LisethHIS]

Thank you for the resources listed