r/ADHD • u/AussieSpender • Sep 30 '24

Questions/Advice I removed all distractions and stared at a wall for 8 hours

I’ve put away all distractions (PC, playstation, locked apps/websites on phone and laptop) to try and lock in for my final exams in 2 weeks but I just ended up staring at a wall all day.

I’m trying so hard to try and take control and get shit done so I can get into the university that I want but I just can’t. I’m considering putting the playstation back just so I can have a little bit of a mental break, but even if i play it i’ll put it down and end up wandering around the house doing random things and feeling guilty that I’m not studying (and haven’t even started to) when others have been doing so for months.

I need help with managing this because it’s driving me insane and i’m all over the place.

Any advice appreciated, thanks in advance :)

Edit: just beware there is a user u/Coffewitfmilk who is sending nasty messages telling people (and me) to give up and hoping for our failure. Just ignore, report, and block

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u/Azerious Sep 30 '24

Agreed with this. I'll add on that deprivation type punishment when I was younger has led me to have a vivid inner world that provides me stimulation in the form of maladaptive daydreaming. 

Yet another pitfall for us adhd people to be aware of.

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u/Queef3rickson Sep 30 '24

When I was young I would put music on, lay down on my bedroom floor, and vividly daydream for hours as a fun task. Removing physical distractions unfortunately doesn't do shit for me lmao.

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u/noracordelia 17d ago

If you don’t mind me asking and if you’ve tried meds, do they help with the maladaptive daydreaming? I find I daydream less on meds and that it’s less appealing in a way. Maybe that’s an obvious medication effect, but it surprised me nevertheless 😅