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Experts weigh in on the phenomenon of 'task paralysis' and why it's so prevalent among people with ADHD.

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[–] EtherWhack@lemmy.world 23 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I mean, isn't that part of executive dysfunction? As in you have a dysfunction of executing (starting/doing) something.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 weeks ago

Makes it worse when you have hundreds of different things youre interested in too!

When im working i have so many ideas of what I wanna do. When works done or on weekends, I have no idea what to do and then feel bad for not making the most of my days off

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 5 points 2 weeks ago

Right?

This is the very definition of executive dysfunction

[–] Kyoyeou@slrpnk.net 14 points 2 weeks ago

In the paper from the CHADD, in 2019 they said that ADHD people have more chance to have a loooot more common problems. Health Issues, Accidental Injuries, Poorer nutrition, so I would not be surprised!

The Adverse Health Outcomes, Economic Burden, and Public Health Implications of Unmanaged Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Call to Action to Improve the Quality of Life and Life Expectancy of People with ADHD

[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I have this to an extreme degree. To like the point that Vyvasnse still doesn't make it better.

It's awful.

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Vyvanse puts me to sleep. I had to switch to Adderall. Honestly wish I could double it but I'm already at max.