“When I’m Feeling Down and Out, I Do This…”
additudemag.comdepression, inadequacy, loneliness, failure, and hopelessness. You may feel weak, tired, worthless, lazy, useless, and dirty.
I’ve found that down days may descend out of the blue, or they follow a very emotional and/or stressful stint — usually the latter.The ADHD brain, which places a heavy emphasis on relationships and may fall victim to rejection sensitive dysphoria, can get easily overwhelmed in emotional territory where neurotypicals seem to tread naturally.
It can get truly exhausting when we’re faced with persistent frustrations.[Free Handout: Get a Grip on Tough Emotions]As a single, house-hunting freelance writer in London, I’ve had a few ups and downs in my work and personal life, which have collectively made me feel inadequate as of late.
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