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I really am completely and utterly incapable of doing stuff (thebrainbin.org)
submitted 6 months ago by to c/autism@lemmy.world
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I am in Australia, and I had an NDIS cleaner. she used to come once a week and my house was mostly pretty clean. I lost her, and now I have to apparently do the cleaning myself. I really am incapable of doing it. They told me that I am physically capable of doing it, so i have to do it. I can't do it. My house is a fucking mess. stupid government. Anyone have any suggestions? Like to get over the executive dysfunction crap? I tried habitica, and it worked for a short while, but now I'm back to chronic ED.

thanks.

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[–] 2 points 6 months ago

People with ADHD can only work on tasks if they are one of the following:

  • Urgent
  • Interesting
  • Novel

This is probably why Habitica fell off for you. The novelty wore off.

I myself have had decent success with the 'Pomodoro' technique (work for 20 minutes, break for 5 minutes. Repeat that 4 times, then have a long break). Alternatively, perhaps you could add 'urgency' by setting a daily alarm which means you have to clean right then?

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