The connection between ADHD and sleep problems isn’t just a coincidence - it’s neurological, and it’s exhausting.
ADHD brains often struggle with what’s called “delayed sleep phase” - The internal clocks run differently. They can naturally be night owls trying to function in an early bird world. Add racing thoughts, medication side effects, and difficulty winding down, and you’ve got a recipe for chronic sleep deprivation.
Here’s what my sleep struggles actually look like: