[atemerev]

"Having a routine" is exactly what doesn't work with ADHD. We can't do routine. Anything but this. Some of us are struggling with brushing teeth every day, or showing up at work. Even though when hyperfocused, we can do a week's work in a day, or successfully prepare for a difficult exam in a night, but doing something regularly — that's something we absolutely don't have.

[randlet]

If you're struggling with brushing your teeth,showing up to work or other basic self care, then I don't think the discipline to exercise will manifest itself and it is likely time to speak with a professional.

[atemerev]

I do have a therapist who is an ADHD specialist, but it doesn’t help much. “Well yes, your case is quite severe, try to do what you can and see how it goes”. I’m trying.

[AlanYx]

One technique that I've found helpful is setting up triggers, rather than routines. A trigger being a commitment of the form, in circumstance X, I will do Y. e.g., When I enter the bathroom the first thing in the morning, I will do some pushups. At a high level, it accomplishes the same thing as a routine, but it doesn't require the global discipline of a routine. With triggers you're only responding to the moment.

[npwr]

That is a very neat idea. It might just work for me. Thank you