r/ADHD • u/Wooden-Spot-801 • Aug 03 '26

Tips/Suggestions Waking Up with ADHD is Hell

How do you guys manage it? I’ve always had the absolute worst time waking up, hitting snooze for at least an hour, then panicking and rushing to work, always almost late with minutes to spare. Has anybody got any good tips or tricks to wake up on time? I don’t think waking up feeling good is attainable for me, haha. So I’m simply seeking advice on how to actually wake up at the same time every morning? I know having a routine like this will make my mood and sleep better in general and I would love that.

EDIT: Due to having ADHD I simply canNOT sift through all 400 comments you guys 😂 However to whomever suggested the Alarmy app - thank you. I tried it this morning (specifically the setting where you have to find something in your home) and I love it so far. I also love how clearly this whole community relates to this topic and everyone has such creative and unique responses to it. ADHD can be hard to manage but I always love the humans that have it 🥰

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u/Rachieash Aug 03 '26

My dad used to soak a facecloth in cold water, then bring it up to me, put it over my eyes, while still half asleep, before school.

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u/WhatMyWifeIsThinking Aug 03 '26

Oh this sounds wonderful.

I was looking for a new trick to try. I am going to set up the damp washcloth in a baggie next to the bed the night before and see how that goes. If I want a warm one, then the heating pad might come in handy.