One of the main problems that Add has provided me with is the fact that I have an extremely hard time getting myself started. I need to find a job or career right now, but I am sitting here on the computer. I have gone to a state funded vocational rehabilitation center and they can and will help if I just go back. Again, I am sitting right here. Should I begin quoting affirmations to myself? I don't know how to get my a** in gear! This problem affects all of the things in my life that I am not extremely focused on doing. How do I train my focus on the things that I should be doing? I hate being this way. Thoughts, suggestions?

[QUOTE=theobjr] I need to find a job or career right now, but I am sitting here on the computer. QUOTE]

Me too :cool:

I'm not sure... My med seems to keep me motivated, once you actually get started and can block out the distractions it's a *lot* easier to get things done on time and stuff.

Meds can help. So can having someone to help you hold yourself accountable to your goals (therapist, coach, friend). One real simple and very helpful thing my therapist told me when I couldn't seem to get my lesson plans done for my daughter's homeschool (I was two tri mesters behind) was to aim to do just one thing a day. I had the whole thing done in two days. Nice thing about ADHD (at least for me is) that once I get started I tend to hyperfocus and plow right through stuff -- it's just so darn hard to get started. So try just one thing each day. They'll add up and it will encourage you to go after more.

Secondly, try setting a timer to limit your computer time. It helps when I do that (it probably would have helped today:rolleyes: ). Also start scheduling appointments to meet people. We tend to draw into our own world and getting out can help break the inertia.

Good luck -- not easy I know, but starting to take some small steps can help.
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