Just a thought. I am diagnosed with ADHD as well and struggle at times.
actively spend nontrivial brain energy to even brush your teeth
I doubt you'll see this but this statement has really stuck in my mind. Do you think that neurotypicals aren't spending non-trivial brain energy to build and maintain habits?
I agree that this kind of thing is harder for those of us with ADHD. It is not just a discipline issue.
But, I don't know. I think people who aren't good at _____ often see people who are good at _____ and think it's just some kind of magical innate thing they didn't put any work into.
Oh, I totally get your point. And of course habits require energy spending (but less and less over time). But with adhd it’s kind of different game.
Like a mental „erectile dysfunction“ - if you *really* are in the mood it can be done, but if not there is no way to force it. (Except for some pills.) it’s not a willpower issue to begin with.
I agree that this kind of thing is harder for those of us with ADHD. It is not just a discipline issue.
But, I don't know. I think people who aren't good at _____ often see people who are good at _____ and think it's just some kind of magical innate thing they didn't put any work into.