Why You Can't Get Out of Bed in the Morning with ADHD
Waking up feels like trying to move through thick wet cement. You want to get up, but your body and brain just will not listen. This isn't a character flaw or laziness. It is a biological wall that many of us face every single day.
What is it?
This feeling is a form of executive dysfunction called task inertia. For an ADHD brain, the transition from 'off' to 'on' requires a massive amount of internal energy. When that energy isn't there, you feel physically frozen in place.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The Science Bit. Your brain relies on dopamine to start a task. In an ADHD brain, dopamine levels are lower in the morning. Your prefrontal cortex needs this chemical to bridge the gap between wanting to move and actually moving. Without it, your brain stays in a low power mode to save energy.
The Action Plan
Wiggle your toes
Start with a tiny movement to send a signal to your nervous system.
Hydrate
Drink a full glass of water to kickstart your internal organs.
The 5-Second Rule
Count down from five and stand up before you can talk yourself out of it.
Stop fighting your brain.
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