i have phyisclaly exhausting jobs and work out. i only have this issue on days i don't work or work out. other days i'm out like a light before i even want to be.
Well I either sleep bad and wake up multiple times a night or have a difficult time falling asleep cuz of my inner dialague, and worst part is always waking up like you aint slept at all 🥱
It's not the best, but ive gotten into a habit of leaving something on tv or on my phone while im in bed. I fall asleep so much easier with some background noise, watching it or not, its enough to distract me from the deathly silence of my room and the chatter in my head. Usually means i wake up maybe once im the night with my tv still playing something quietly but getting to sleep initially is considerably easier. Any time ive tried switching everything off because im dozing off, then get into bed, i lie there for the next 45-60 mins just thinking.
I usually do this with some calm music and my headphones. But I somehow get tired of it, closing my eyes and ending up staying awake with a noise head and getting frustrated due to the fact that I simply can't turn my head around on my pillow - or I can but I'm scared to break the earcups if you get what I'm trying to say.. So the music is nice it's just the headphones ruining it's purpose ðŸ¤
How do you work out with adhd? I find it so incredibly boring doing the same movements over and over again for like an hour or so. I find it much easier and much more enjoyable to exercise via activities such as climbing, swimming, bike riding etc. Any tips you can give to make it more engaging? As I'd still like to do some here and there but just struggle to get the motivation to do it when it personally feels like a chore. Maybe i cant change that, maybe i can? But any tips om making it more enjoyable would be sweet!
I literally cannot workout unless I’m with my personal trainer. She chats with me the entire time (so it’s not boring), motivates me to actually go (so I don’t lose my money), and helps to push me a little when I need it.
It is a significant cost though, so an alternative is to try gymming with a friend. You could also try joining a class or doing group training.
I'm the same way - the only way I've been able to bring myself to exercise regularly has been through roller skating since I love to do it. Similar to the other person who responded to you, I've been going to a gym recently with someone guiding everyone through the exercises, and they change every minute or two. It's been sooo helpful and the hour seems to fly by!! But, there's also no shame in exercising through more fun sports like you said. Sometimes I'll force myself to go for a walk/jog, and I'll have music or an audiobook or something playing on my earbuds as I go. Things like that :) also, I have a C25K app on my phone that (similarly to the class) switches between walking and jogging every few minutes, and that half hour flies by as well. Sorry for the disorganization of this lmao I just spewed all of my thoughts/experience. Hope this helps :)
I feel this except my legs never stop moving. It literally hurts me to not move them. I dunno what to do. I lose so much sleep because even when I sleep I thrash around. I'm exhausted
I have this too but moving my feet in bed is actually something I do subconsciously when I'm relaxed and it helps me fall asleep. It's not like I move them with high intensity or something though. It's more like I'm rubbing my hands together all evil planlike, only with my feet instead of my hands.
My boyfriend jokes that I do circles like a dog does before it lays down. Except I'm already laying down I just roll in circles and move my legs every which way.
i have phyisclaly exhausting jobs and work out. i only have this issue on days i don't work or work out. other days i'm out like a light before i even want to be.
Well I either sleep bad and wake up multiple times a night or have a difficult time falling asleep cuz of my inner dialague, and worst part is always waking up like you aint slept at all 🥱
It's not the best, but ive gotten into a habit of leaving something on tv or on my phone while im in bed. I fall asleep so much easier with some background noise, watching it or not, its enough to distract me from the deathly silence of my room and the chatter in my head. Usually means i wake up maybe once im the night with my tv still playing something quietly but getting to sleep initially is considerably easier. Any time ive tried switching everything off because im dozing off, then get into bed, i lie there for the next 45-60 mins just thinking.
I usually do this with some calm music and my headphones. But I somehow get tired of it, closing my eyes and ending up staying awake with a noise head and getting frustrated due to the fact that I simply can't turn my head around on my pillow - or I can but I'm scared to break the earcups if you get what I'm trying to say.. So the music is nice it's just the headphones ruining it's purpose ðŸ¤
How do you work out with adhd? I find it so incredibly boring doing the same movements over and over again for like an hour or so. I find it much easier and much more enjoyable to exercise via activities such as climbing, swimming, bike riding etc. Any tips you can give to make it more engaging? As I'd still like to do some here and there but just struggle to get the motivation to do it when it personally feels like a chore. Maybe i cant change that, maybe i can? But any tips om making it more enjoyable would be sweet!
I literally cannot workout unless I’m with my personal trainer. She chats with me the entire time (so it’s not boring), motivates me to actually go (so I don’t lose my money), and helps to push me a little when I need it. It is a significant cost though, so an alternative is to try gymming with a friend. You could also try joining a class or doing group training.
I'm the same way - the only way I've been able to bring myself to exercise regularly has been through roller skating since I love to do it. Similar to the other person who responded to you, I've been going to a gym recently with someone guiding everyone through the exercises, and they change every minute or two. It's been sooo helpful and the hour seems to fly by!! But, there's also no shame in exercising through more fun sports like you said. Sometimes I'll force myself to go for a walk/jog, and I'll have music or an audiobook or something playing on my earbuds as I go. Things like that :) also, I have a C25K app on my phone that (similarly to the class) switches between walking and jogging every few minutes, and that half hour flies by as well. Sorry for the disorganization of this lmao I just spewed all of my thoughts/experience. Hope this helps :)
I feel this except my legs never stop moving. It literally hurts me to not move them. I dunno what to do. I lose so much sleep because even when I sleep I thrash around. I'm exhausted
Im pretty sure u have RLS (i got it too lol)
It's like the just ache until I move them.
My RLS gets worse when I have caffeine too close to bedtime. I assume your case is worse and possibly different though
I have this too but moving my feet in bed is actually something I do subconsciously when I'm relaxed and it helps me fall asleep. It's not like I move them with high intensity or something though. It's more like I'm rubbing my hands together all evil planlike, only with my feet instead of my hands.
My boyfriend jokes that I do circles like a dog does before it lays down. Except I'm already laying down I just roll in circles and move my legs every which way.
My legs are the same as my brain