Doom Pile Deluxe
Every neurodivergent home has that chair.
The one that quietly transforms from a seat…
into a laundry pile
into a costume rack
into a blanket cave
into a slightly judgmental symbol of everything you meant to do.
But here’s the truth:
The doom pile isn’t failure.
It’s evidence of trying.
Trying to clean.
Trying to start.
Trying to do a million things with a brain that’s already juggling too much.
💡 Why Do Doom Piles Happen?
For many neurodivergent people, executive dysfunction, sensory overload, and task initiation blocks can turn “put away the laundry” into a multi-step, overwhelming ordeal.
It’s not about laziness.
It’s about mental load, energy management, and what your brain can handle today.
🧠 WiggleWired Reminds You:
🌀 You’re not broken for having a doom pile.
🫱 You can put things away slowly, one item at a time – or not at all.
🧸 You’re still worthy of rest, comfort, and care – even if the chair is buried.
🛠 Want to Tame the Pile? Start Here:
- Timer trick: Set a 5-minute visual timer and stop when it dings. Anything done in that time is enough.
- Body double: Tidy while on a video call or with a friend – accountability helps.
- Add dopamine: Play music, wear fuzzy socks, reward yourself after.
- Give the pile a name. It deserves respect for surviving this long.
And if today’s not the day to tackle it?
That’s okay too.
Your mess is not a moral failure.
And that chair still technically counts as furniture.
