The ADHD spiral loop - When your brain won’t switch off, and you start believing you’re failing

When life gets heavy, many adults with ADHD fall into a predictable spiral: pressure triggers worst-case thinking, emotions flood in, overthinking takes over, and the brain flips into avoidance or overdrive—followed by shame. This post helps you recognise the ADHD spiral loop and understand why it isn’t laziness or selfishness.