Psychiatrist explains why self-care feels so hard with ADHD | Experts Answer

Why is self-care so hard with ADHD? Psychiatrist and ADHD specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani shares practical self-care tips and science-backed strategies to help you build habits that actually work.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Why do people with ADHD struggle with self-care?
01:18 What are some self-care strategies for ADHD that actually work?
01:53 Why does ADHD make showering such a chore?
02:33 How can I create a self‑care schedule I’ll actually stick to?
03:25 How do you do basic self-care?
04:20 Can ADHD make rest feel uncomfortable and unproductive?
04:58 How do I balance self-care and self-discipline?
05:34 How do I combat negative self-talk?

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