“My Doom Piles Screamed ‘Undiagnosed ADHD’”

Therapist Alexandrea Cantwell reflects on how recognizing doom piles—clutter created by moving items without organizing them—led to her adult ADHD diagnosis. She explains how the diagnosis reframed lifelong struggles with disorganization, anxiety, and self-criticism. Through tailored organizing strategies, medication, and self-compassion, she developed practical systems to manage her spaces.