Why ADHD Can Lead To Depression and How to Find Hope
It is very hard to feel like you are always running behind. You try your best but the results do not always show up. This constant struggle can feel very heavy on your heart. You are not lazy and you are not broken. Your brain is simply working harder than most people realize.
What is it?
This is a cycle of mental exhaustion. When a brain works twice as hard to do 'simple' things, it eventually runs out of fuel. Over time, this chronic stress can turn into a deep feeling of sadness or hopelessness.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The ADHD brain has lower levels of dopamine. This is the chemical that helps you feel reward and motivation. When you fail to meet a goal, your amygdala reacts with intense stress. This triggers a 'freeze' response in the prefrontal cortex. Your brain shuts down to protect itself from more pain, which creates a low mood.
The Action Plan
Name the feeling
Tell yourself that this is a brain state and not a character flaw.
Hydrate and Move
Drink a glass of water and stretch for one minute to reset your body.
Pick one micro-win
Do one very small thing like putting one sock away to build momentum.
Stop fighting your brain.
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