Overcoming Overwhelm with ADHD: Practical Tips for Staying Calm and Focused

If you have ADHD, you know how quickly overwhelm can take over. One minute, you’re ready to conquer your to-do list, and the next, you’re staring at a pile of tasks, completely frozen. It’s that sinking feeling of “I don’t even know where to start.”

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Overwhelm is one of the most common challenges for adults with ADHD—but the good news is, it doesn’t have to control you. With the right strategies, you can break free from that stuck feeling and regain your focus. Let’s dig in.

Why Does Overwhelm Happen So Often with ADHD?

For neurodivergent brains, overwhelm isn’t just “having too much to do.” It’s a combination of factors that can leave you feeling paralyzed:

1. Difficulty Prioritizing Tasks
   ADHD brains struggle to figure out which task to start with, especially when everything feels equally important.
2. Executive Function Challenges
   Planning, organizing, and breaking big p
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