Disorganization is often misunderstood as laziness or lack of effort, when in reality it is a common feature of many mental health conditions and neurodivergent brains. For people living, with not only bipolar disorder, but also those with ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges, disorganization reflects differences in executive functioning, cognitive load, or emotional regulation - not character or capability. Stress, burnout, and survival mode can further fragment attention and planning, making traditional systems feel impossible to maintain. Disorganization is not a moral failing, or a diagnosis in itself; it is a signal that one's brain is working hard under duress. Understanding this helps replace judgement with compassion and shifts the conversation from blame to support, accommodation, and dignity!
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Disorganization is often misunderstood as laziness or lack of effort, when in reality it is a common feature of many mental health conditions and neurodivergent brains. For people living, with not only bipolar disorder, but also those with ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges, disorganization reflects differences in executive functioning, cognitive load, or emotional regulation - not character or capability. Stress, burnout, and survival mode can further fragment attention and planning, making traditional systems feel impossible to maintain. Disorganization is not a moral failing, or a diagnosis in itself; it is a signal that one's brain is working hard under duress. Understanding this helps replace judgement with compassion and shifts the conversation from blame to support, accommodation, and dignity!
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