You're supposed to be relaxing.
Time off. No deadlines. Nothing pressing.
But your body is tense. Your mind is racing. And rest feels like another thing you're failing at.
This is common for ADHD brains.
We don't switch off easily.
The absence of structure isn't peace — it's freefall.
You're not doing rest wrong. Your nervous system just doesn't trust the quiet.
Try this: Don't aim for rest. Aim for low-stakes movement.
A walk. A shower. Something small.
Let your body settle on its own time.
This is ADHD FM. Rest is a skill. You're still learning.