ADHD is all about dopamine. š§ Itās the neurotransmitter that helps us feel motivation and reward, and for ADHD brains, thereās not enough of it flowing when the task feels boring or overwhelming. Dopamine is like the gas pedal for action. šļøšØ Without enough of it, the simplest taskāsending an email, folding laundry, starting a projectāfeels impossible. Thatās why we procrastinate, avoid, or find ourselves doing anything but the thing we need to do. Weāre chasing that dopamine hit to finally push us into motion. But hereās the kicker: the longer we put the task off, the bigger and scarier it feels, making our brain even less motivated to get started. Itās a vicious cycle of low dopamine, executive dysfunction, and guilt. Strategies like breaking tasks into micro-steps, creating external accountability, or rewarding yourself with dopamine-boosting activities can helpābut some days, even that feels hard. And thatās okay. š ADHD brains are wired differently, and navigating life with them takes understanding, patience, and compassion. š
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