ADHD

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What It Feels Like:

Living with ADHD often feels like having multiple thoughts or ideas racing through your head at once. You may struggle to concentrate, forget things easily, bounce between tasks, or feel overwhelmed by basic responsibilities. You might also talk fast, interrupt others, or feel a constant restlessness in your body. It can be incredibly frustrating because you may want to focus or stay organized but feel like your brain just won’t cooperate.

 

Psychologically Speaking:

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects executive functioning, which is the brain's system for planning, organizing, regulating emotions, and staying on task. A common misconception is that people with ADHD are lazy or lack intelligence. This is so far from the truth in most cases. An ADHD brain is truly just wired differently. People with ADHD often have high creativity, energy, and passion, but without proper support, they can also struggle with procrastination, time blindness, impulsivity, or burnout.

 

Christian Perspective:

The Bible doesn’t mention ADHD directly, but it does speak deeply into how God views those who feel different or misunderstood. As a human being you are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14), not flawed or broken. God isn’t frustrated by your distractibility or your energy. He made you with intention, and He is more than willing to meet you in the moments when you feel out of control. One thing that makes being a Christian with ADHD so difficult is the ritualistic aspect of religion. It may be extremely challenging for somebody with ADHD to sit down and open up their bible, go to church on a regular basis, or even to pray. Somebody with ADHD may even find themselves in the middle of a prayer and have their mind drift off to another subject for a couple of minutes before realizing that they still have a prayer to finish. ADHD is not a fun condition to have and it can leave those Christians struggling with it to feel a lot of guilt in their spiritual life. The truth is that God isn’t asking you to perform. He doesn't need you to do everything the “correct” way. Everyone can worship Him in their own unique ways and holding somebody to a specific standard is not biblical. God is willing to meet you where you are and He sees the heart above all else.

 

Struggling With ADHD? Try This:

One of the best ways to make living with ADHD a little bit easier is to break things down into small steps. ADHD brains thrive with structure, but not rigid rules. Try using visual timers, planners, or apps that gamify productivity. It also does not hurt to practice self-compassion. It is important to remember that you are not failing just because your brain works differently. When it comes to the spiritual side of things, consider prayer walks or audio devotionals if sitting still is difficult. Find what works with your strengths. Therapy (especially CBT or coaching-based approaches) can help you manage time, emotion, and goals. I wouldn't rule out the use of Medication either. Finally, I would also encourage a person with ADHD to eat a healthy and balanced diet and to exercise regularly. These aren't a cure all but they are both proven to help this condition. Don’t underestimate how helpful it can be to get assessed, as knowing what you’re dealing with is powerful.

 

Final Thoughts:

Having ADHD can be exhausting but a lot of people with this condition do go on to do great things. You may never be the most organized person in the room, but you may be the most compassionate, creative, or visionary. Use the strengths that God gave you to your advantage and worship the way that feels right to you. You don’t need to become someone else to be loved by God or used by Him. Consider the Man born blind in John 9. It wasn't anybody's fault that he was born blind, but instead, it was so that the glory of God could be displayed in him. Learn what helps your brain thrive and ask God to meet you there. ADHD is not your identity, but it is going to be part of your story, and that's how God wanted it to be.