Re: Sleep disorders and ADD

[Anonymous]

I think the problem with alertness and driving is that the drive can be very dull and given that the ADHD mind is already prone to wandering, it becomes challenging to stay focused on the road, particularly if it’s one you’ve been on over and over again.

I don’t think there’s a danger of suddenly falling asleep at the wheel, but simply not finding the routine drive as interesting as other things one might be thinking about. One might even become bored and that’s where the drop in alertness can make you feel tired.

Conversely, going to sleep at night can be a challenge as my mind is often going so fast that I don’t even have complete thoughts. By reducing the worry and anxiety, it becomes easier to relax and sleep.

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