If you're anything like me, Mercury Retrograde has a special talent for showing up right when life already feels like a lot. And if you have ADHD, retrograde season can feel like someone turned your executive dysfunction dial all the way up to "extra crispy."
But here's the thing: while Mercury Retrograde doesn't technically cause your ADHD symptoms, it definitely creates the perfect storm of communication mishaps, forgetfulness, and tech gremlins that can make our already-chaotic brains feel even more scrambled.
ADHD + Mercury Retrograde: Why It Feels Extra Messy
ADHD brains already struggle with:
- Forgetting appointments
- Losing things we just had in our hands
- Getting distracted mid-text or email
- Blurting out something that doesn't quite land
During Mercury Retrograde?
- Tech glitches multiply like gremlins in a rainstorm.
- Messages get lost or misinterpreted.
- Double-booked schedules or missed deadlines pop up more often.
- Our already wobbly sense of time and attention takes a hit.
It's like trying to juggle spaghetti noodles: messy, slippery, and kind of hilarious if you weren't the one holding the plate.
How to Ride Out Retrograde Season with ADHD
You don't have to hide under a weighted blanket for the next few weeks (unless that sounds good -- no judgment here). Here's what helps:
1. Slow Down on Purpose.
When everything feels rushed or chaotic, intentionally move slower.
Breathe before responding.
Pause before hitting send.
Check twice, submit once.
Helpful tool: A paper planner or checklist -- digital tools tend to glitch more during retrograde!
(Get my free printable planner here!)
2. Expect Tech Weirdness.
Back up files.
Keep important emails starred or saved.
If your ADHD brain already loses things, Mercury is just going to sprinkle more mischief into the mix.
Helpful tool: External hard drive or cloud storage subscription.
3. Lean Into Routines.
When everything feels upside down, routines help us stay grounded.
Morning maps, daily checklists -- these aren't just productivity hacks; they're survival tools.
Helpful tool: Try the free cleaning checklist bundle I created -- because even keeping the dishes under control can feel like a win.
4. Communicate with Extra Care.
Be clear, kind, and patient -- with yourself and others.
ADHD already comes with its own social quirks.
Mercury Retrograde is just the icing on that awkward cake.
Helpful tool: Sticky notes or voice memos for reminders before important conversations.
Let's Bring It Back Down to Earth
Here's your friendly reminder: ADHD brains are already wired a little differently, and Mercury Retrograde isn't here to make things easier -- but it's not here to break you either.
Be gentle with yourself.
Slow it down.
Double-check things.
Laugh it off when the WiFi goes down again right before a meeting.
And when your brain feels a little extra scrambled? That doesn't mean you're failing -- it just means it's a good moment to pause, breathe, and give yourself a little grace.
Retrograde doesn't last forever, and neither does the chaos.
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