09/06/2026
✨ ADHD: Unhinged… or a genius coping mechanism? 👀
One of my clients recently shared a strategy they use to manage their ADHD, and their first thought was that I’d think “that’s completely unhinged”, in reality my thought was: “that’s absolutely brilliant.”
And i had to share it with you! Have you tried this?…
The reason they started doing it?
Constant distractibility.
Misplaced keys.
A missing phone.
Forgotten lunch.
The daily frustration of leaving the house and realising something important had been left behind.
😏
So they created a system that makes it almost impossible to ignore the essentials before heading out the door.
And honestly? It works.✅
(Although I would recommend being mindful that it doesn’t accidentally damage your phone! 😅)
💡 Here’s the thing: so many neurodivergent people spend years trying to force themselves to work in ways that were never designed for their brains.
What if the goal isn’t to “act normal”?
What if the goal is to understand your brain and build systems that actually work for YOU?
As a psychologist, I’m far less interested in whether a coping strategy looks conventional and far more interested in whether it’s helping someone function, thrive, and reduce unnecessary stress.
If it’s safe, effective, and improves your quality of life, it doesn’t need to look like everyone else’s approach.
🚫 Less masking.
✅ More self-understanding.
✅ More self-compassion.
✅ More finding what works.
The reality is that many ADHD-friendly strategies can look a little unusual from the outside. But if they reduce overwhelm, support memory, and help someone navigate daily life more effectively, that’s what matters.
At CPC we’d love to know:
👇 What’s the most “unhinged” ADHD strategy that actually works brilliantly for you?
💾 SAVE this for when you’re tempted to compare your brain to everyone else’s.
❤️ LIKE if you’re done chasing “normal.”
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