49 M with ADHD Here. I feel extremely drained these days. In fact, by Monday mid-afternoon, I feel like I have no energy left in me. Curious to hear what others have done to overcome this issue? I am getting a good night's sleep, I work out regularly, and eat well.

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People with invisible disabilities don't have the same amount of "spoons" as non-disabled people. So what may not be exhausting or draining to them can be immensely draining for us.

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15-minute siestas / power naps, scheduled, adhered, and insisted. Accept the tired. That is a need. Own it. Adding a second at about 5:30 means I can keep going until whatever time I need to. This job has me work crazy hours. If I am tired, it is likely because the demands are real. They still get their 45-60 hours a week. But I get my nappie time when I need it.

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I have to say, taking a 20 min nap has been amazing.

T-Levels ok? That could be the issue or maybe a thyroid problem. I would get checked out by a physician.

Are you on medication or no OP? I felt that way before I was on medication but now I feel the opposite. Often I take my meds too late in the day and then it is really hard for me to fall asleep.

It is speed. I was gonna ask the same, the afternoon med comedown.

Unfortunately as we age our energy declines. Few of my colleagues over 50 can grind like we used to.

Food, diet, and exercise should first be corrected before taking meds

Food and diet are the same thing, first of all. And secondly if you read their post you'd see they eat well and exercise. Don't treat people like this.

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