I am writing this to formally announce that I broke my index finger for the second time in two years. The doctor gave me clear instructions not to use that hand for anything.

My ADHD didn’t take those instructions seriously, and it asked instead , “Is that a challenge?” I tend to be a “get it done myself,” kind of person, losing all concept of safety.

I’m bored, depressed, and in pain but I am finding it very difficult to sit and do nothing. I can read or watch TV, but I feel like I’m being lazy.

Does anyone ever have the problem of being told you shouldn’t do something and doing it anyway?

I would love to hear from some of you.