I can't get out of bed — the ADHD version
You're awake. You've been awake for an hour. Your body will not move. This is ADHD morning inertia, not a character flaw.
Skip the reading. Get unstuck in 2 minutes.
Type any task. Spark shrinks it to a 2-minute step and runs the timer for you. Made for exactly this moment.
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Why this happens
- Dopamine and cortisol are at their daily lowest
- The 'whole day' feels like the task, and it's too big
- There's no forcing function — no dopamine hit waiting on your feet
What to do — right now
- 1The 5-4-3-2-1 rule
Count down out loud and physically move on 1. Interrupts the loop.
- 2Put the phone across the room
You have to stand up to silence it. Design the environment.
- 3One dopamine hit waiting
Coffee. A show. Anything you actually want. Bribe your brain.
- 4Get sunlight within 10 minutes
The strongest possible signal that day has started.
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FAQ
Is this depression or ADHD?+
Can be either or both. If it's constant, low-energy and joyless, talk to a clinician.
Should I use a light alarm?+
Yes — they help a lot, especially in winter.
What about melatonin?+
Nighttime melatonin can improve wake-time energy. Talk to a doctor about dose.
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Shrinking the task, picking the step, running the timer — all automated. So you skip straight to starting.
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