7. Simple Isn't Simple
You know when a "simple" phone call feels impossible?
That's not a character flaw - it’s your brain seeing all the hidden executive function steps that others don't even notice.
When you're AuDHD, what everyone calls "basic adult tasks" become cognitive marathons. Your ADHD brain flows toward what sparks interest. Your Autistic brain needs clear steps and predictability. What happens when both systems are competing? Complete paralysis.
ADHD strategies can feel overwhelming to our Autistic side. Autism strategies can feel rigid to our ADHD side. No wonder we end up staring at computer tabs with our brain completely blank.
The solution isn't trying harder - it's making it easier.
As in, designing your ecosystem to reduce the executive function load.
In This Episode:
What makes AuDHD executive function different (spoiler: you're mediating between two operating systems)
The envelope that sat on my desk for months and what that "simple" call actually required
When executive function hits the wall - that "smoke coming out my ears" moment
Practical systems: breadcrumbs, body doubling, and making tasks easier for your brain
The shift from "Why can't I do this?" to "How can I make this easier for my brain?"