When it feels like ADHD – but it isn’t
Sometimes everyday life feels so chaotic that you think you have ADHD: forgetfulness, constant distraction, racing thoughts.
But there isn’t always a diagnosis behind it. Often, it’s “pseudo-ADHD” – triggered by our modern, overwhelming world.
CrazyBusy – the new normal?
The term “CrazyBusy” describes a state in which people always seem busy:
- Calendars are full,
- to-do lists are endless,
- breaks are a foreign concept.
The result: overwhelm, concentration problems, and the feeling of always being “behind.” Sounds like ADHD – but it’s actually a stress reaction to too much input.
Differences from real ADHD
- ADHD: neurobiological trait that has existed since childhood.
- Pseudo-ADHD: symptoms caused by external factors (stress, multitasking, lack of sleep, sensory overload).
- In common: feeling of chaos, overwhelm, and restlessness.
Ways out of CrazyBusy
- Slow down: consciously do less at the same time.
- Prioritize: not everything has to be done immediately.
- Allow recovery: sleep, breaks, and movement are not a waste of time.
- Digital hygiene: bundle notifications, limit screen time.
Your next step
If you often feel “crazy busy,” you don’t have to immediately think of ADHD. It could simply be that your life is too overloaded.
The bestforming app helps you defuse your CrazyBusy:
- with routines for clarity and focus,
- with tools for prioritizing,
- with reminders for breaks and slowing down.
Get the app and free yourself from constant overload – back to clarity and energy.