I am a very active person...

[Phentex]

but my brain goes into overdrive when I feel rushed. And it's an uncomfortable, anxious feeling.

Prior to this strange new world, I was making lists for things I would do over spring break. Now I find myself with TIME. I don't have to rush to get things done. I can clean whenever I want instead of rushing to get it done before work or after work when I'm dead tired. I can sleep when I am tired. Sure there are holiday times but even then I was always busy.

Today, I walked the dogs, had breakfast and am now sitting down to write some letters (after checking in here and email of course). Later I will do a few things for my office job (with zero commute time!) and then I'll think about what's for dinner for my family.

Is this what relaxing feels like? Retirement? People without ADHD?

[enough]

1. An interesting observation, Phentex. Sounds like this could be a positive thing for you.

I’ve been noticing something similar. I don’t have ADHD, but I do have a lot of pointless anxiety. The past few days have been strangely relaxed and free-feeling. We’ll see what happens as time goes on!

[Phentex]

3. yes we will!

so far, so good

[Canoe52]

2. Yes, yes and yes. ADHD guy here just retired last year

Whole life felt exhausted trying to handle life. Retirement gives you the time to live in the slow lane. Retiring with a modest pension (over and above social security) also means not having to stress over bills.

[Phentex]

4. That's nice to hear...

I may end up quitting my school job in the fall. I will miss the kids but the hours spent (unpaid) are just getting worse.