Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure

ADHD & Hygiene Pt 1: Tasks Add Up

Jan 11, 2023
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ADVICE

Small Chunks for Organizing

  • Tackle organization projects in small chunks, like one cabinet at a time.
  • Avoid overwhelming yourself by spreading tasks over multiple manageable sessions.
INSIGHT

Hygiene Challenges and Executive Function

  • Hygiene relies heavily on executive function, making it challenging for ADHD individuals.
  • Poor hygiene correlates statistically with ADHD due to difficulty initiating and completing hygiene tasks.
INSIGHT

Hygiene's Hidden Complexity

  • Hygiene tasks accumulate with required tools and steps, amplifying executive function demands.
  • This makes simple hygiene routines disproportionately difficult for those with ADHD and depression.
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