Keeping your home clean is also massively important. I’m beyond overwhelmed and depressed when my house is a mess. I simply can’t focus, and it causes a severe drop in my already low dopamine levels. Me with lower-than-normal dopamine levels = a completely unproductive me. A non-ADHD person may see a rug that needs vacuuming, dishes in the sink, or clothes that need to be washed as minor annoyances that can be dispensed with quickly. For me, and many others who are faster than normal, these same things can bring a potentially productive day to a screeching halt. Paralysis sets in—sometimes you
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