Can ADHD and Depression Be Confused?
You feel stuck behind an invisible wall. You want to do things, but you just cannot start. It is easy to think you are lazy or sad. Many people wonder if their struggle is a mood issue or a brain wiring issue.
What is it?
ADHD and depression share many traits. Both can make you feel tired, unfocused, and restless. While they look similar on the surface, they have different roots. One is about how you regulate your focus, and the other is about how you regulate your mood.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The Science Bit is about dopamine. In an ADHD brain, dopamine levels are often low. This chemical is your 'go' signal. Without enough of it, you lack the spark to initiate tasks. This can look like the apathy seen in depression, but it is actually a struggle with the brain's reward system.
The Action Plan
The Interest Test
Notice if you feel better when you do something high-interest like a video game or a hobby.
Log your 'Fog'
Write down if your lack of focus happens mostly during boring tasks or all the time.
Check your self-talk
Note if you feel 'I am a bad person' or just 'I am so frustrated I cannot do this.'
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