A few months ago, I came across this "trick" to stop overthinking.

Replace the words “What if...” with “Even if...” and create a new perspective that is not characterized by doubt.

Why is that?

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Via @adhd_coffee :

"ADHD and negative self focus

For many individuals with #ADHD, the reality is more complex than just inattention. The opposite is often true: an extreme, poorly controlled fixation on distressing topics.

We call this the Negative Self-Focus."

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ADHD and negative self focus

For many individuals with ADHD, the reality is more complex than just inattention. The opposite is often true: an extreme, poorly controlled fixation on distressing topics.

We call this the Negative Self-Focus.

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#coffeethread #adhd #adhdbrain #adhdawareness #selffocus #mentalhealth #selfcare #adhs #tdah

Why people with ADHD suffer from mental wear and tear

ADHD is often a major risk for depression. Many individuals only seek help once depression has fully developed. We need to catch this earlier.

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#ADHD #ADHDinAdults #Neurodivergent #MentalHealthMatters #SelfAcceptance #tdah #adhs #coffeethread

ADHD and Sleep - a thread

If getting to sleep feels like an exhausting mental struggle, please know that you are absolutely not alone. Studies show that between 70–80% of adults with ADHD report difficulties initiating or maintaining sleep, or waking up unrefreshed.

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#adhd #adhs #tdah #sleep #mentalhealth #selfcare #coffeethread

**ADHD and Emotions**

Ever feel like your emotions are on a rollercoaster you can't control? Going from joyful to deeply hurt in minutes? You're not alone. For many of us with ADHD, this emotional intensity is a daily reality, not a character flaw

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