That’s patently incorrect. Executive dysfunction, a hallmark of ADHD, often results in something called “task paralysis” wherein you’re unable to begin a task, even though it weighs on your mind.
The advice that a person could be exhibiting this symptom because of a different cause (such as depression) is true, but people with ADHD experience this issue at a higher frequency than their more neurologically typical peers, and if it’s a problem being caused by ADHD, and not depression, it can lead to depression as a comorbidity.
I had one of those “why am I in this picture” moments when I saw the OP. But your description of the “task paralysis” flavor of executive dysfunction and that leading to depression and other comorbidities just made my life flash before my eyes!
That’s patently incorrect. Executive dysfunction, a hallmark of ADHD, often results in something called “task paralysis” wherein you’re unable to begin a task, even though it weighs on your mind.
The advice that a person could be exhibiting this symptom because of a different cause (such as depression) is true, but people with ADHD experience this issue at a higher frequency than their more neurologically typical peers, and if it’s a problem being caused by ADHD, and not depression, it can lead to depression as a comorbidity.
I had one of those “why am I in this picture” moments when I saw the OP. But your description of the “task paralysis” flavor of executive dysfunction and that leading to depression and other comorbidities just made my life flash before my eyes!
If you do have ADHD then I’ll just hope your next hyper-focus is ADHD and it’s impacts and methods to mitigate it. Good luck!
I feel like I have just barely started that step already! Thanks!