LadleFullOfCrazy

Why is ADHD commonly associated with anxiety and a lack of motivation? If you could recommend just one thing (but medical but habitual like mental exercise, meditation, socializing, etc) to someone struggling with these issues, what would it be?

I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to explain all of this on reddit for free. I hope this helps everyone struggling with similar issues.

I recently quit my job and started my MS degree. Remote learning has been especially hard for me. Much harder than my undergraduate degree mostly because I've been struggling to engage with the classes. I hope this helps me get used to doing nothing and simply listening in class.

If it feels like you're struggling to let go, let go of that.

I don't think I will ever forget this statement, lmao. Thanks once again for your response! Have a great weekend!

Disclaimer - Not an expert.

You are constantly thinking about being the best but I'm not sure if anyone is the "best". What does it mean to be the best? Every one has qualities, skills and flaws and blind spots. Maybe instead of noticing your flaws, you need to notice the flaws in others just to understand that even the person you respect most has flaws.

You don't have to be okay with all your flaws either. Maybe you can list out what you expect from yourself and what you want to be the best at. And then chart out how you can achieve those goal. However, you should pick at most 2 things at a time. Maybe knowing that you are constantly making an effort to improve will help your anxiety and give you a boost. Maybe add your recent accomplishments to your list of qualities.

I may be making things worse, so please take this advice with a truck full of salt. I hope you get a reply from some more knowledgeable people.

If you've sat in an airplane and listened to the lady tell you to first put your mask on and then help the child or person next to you? Its a lot like that.

Sound advice! I think this is applicable to quite a few professions and even to relationships. In trying to take responsibility and help your partner, you lose yourself and take away their freedom as well.