{"id":6665,"date":"2026-01-30T11:48:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psicologiasexologiamallorca.com\/vivncias-del-tdha-rotondas\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T11:59:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:59:54","slug":"adhd-experiences-roundabouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psicologiasexologiamallorca.com\/en\/adhd-experiences-roundabouts\/","title":{"rendered":"ADHD experiences: the famous \u201croundabouts\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What are \u201croundabouts\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are moments when you find yourself stuck in a spiral. It can happen when you have many tasks to do, or when you have a disagreement with a friend, partner, or family member. It can also happen when your thoughts become very intense and you feel overwhelmed. It\u2019s a type of blockage that weighs you down and makes it hard to clearly see the way forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can end up with you not doing the tasks, avoiding a conflict, or bottling it up and later exploding with the people you love most, because of the intensity of your emotions. The hard part is being able to see the exits, understanding what each one implies, and choosing the one that is healthiest and most adaptive in that moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now stop visualising what I just described and remember this phrase: \u201cbaby steps.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, imagine you have an endless to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s be honest: sometimes it feels like the list is going to swallow you whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, go to that list (and if you don\u2019t have it, write it down). It\u2019s very important to determine the order of priority. Let\u2019s say there are five priority tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Do the groceries.

    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Send some work documents.

    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Do a load of laundry.

    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Fix the kitchen faucet.

    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Reply to two messages from friends.

    <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Now: you don\u2019t have<\/em> to do all five tasks. You can refine the priorities even more. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Do the groceries<\/strong> \u2192 \u201cWell, I have leftovers from last night. I can go tomorrow; I\u2019ve got a gap after training.\u201d \u2192 TOMORROW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Send the documents<\/strong> \u2192 \u201cOh damn, my boss said they\u2019re needed for tomorrow\u2019s presentation. Someone else will do it if I don\u2019t send them.\u201d \u2192 TODAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Do the laundry<\/strong> \u2192 \u201cIt\u2019d be good to have clean underwear for tomorrow\u2026\u201d \u2192 TODAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix the faucet<\/strong> \u2192 \u201cI\u2019ll probably break it because I have no idea. Well, my uncle\u2019s friend is a plumber; this one can hold out for now.\u201d \u2192 ANOTHER DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Reply to messages<\/strong> \u2192 \u201cUgh, I forgot to reply yesterday. It\u2019s fine: I think a little 8 p.m. reminder would be perfect. I\u2019ll message my uncle\u2019s friend then too.\u201d \u2192 TODAY AT 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Throughout all of this, keep in mind that unexpected things can come up \u2014 and that\u2019s okay. The list can be reorganised. It can be as flexible and adaptable as we need it to be, because we repeat and remember: \u201cbaby steps.\u201d<\/strong> And not just the list. \u201cRoundabouts\u201d are managed with micro-decisions; with those \u201cbaby steps.\u201d Small steps, but very important ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s also worth mentioning that these are not all the experiences of a person with ADHD \u2014 this is just one example. Sometimes living inside their mind can be complicated, just like it is for everyone, neurodivergent or not. So, in those moments of \u201cpanic,\u201d the narrative matters. It\u2019s not the same to hear in your inner radio, \u201cHere you go again,\u201d as it is to hear, \u201cWeeell, look who\u2019s back, your imperial majesty.\u201d It\u2019s okay: we receive, we review, and we reorganise. If you can pair that last line with a little laugh, even better. Sounds different, right? Something to reflect on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mar\u00eda Lomas Servera
    Psic\u00f3loga General Sanitaria<\/strong><\/em> (en pr\u00e1cticas)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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