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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination Among Neurodivergents

Revenge bedtime procrastination is when you stay up late doing “fun” or stimulating things – scrolling, binge-watching, gaming – even though you’re exhausted and know you’ll regret it tomorrow. For many ADHDers and autistic folks, we may believe this is due to a lack of discipline or bad habits. But actually, it’s about dopamine depletion and nervous system overload. After a long day of masking, multitasking, socializing, or pushing through executive dysfunction, the brain craves relief and reward. Late at night, when demands finally stop, easy dopamine becomes especially tempting. Add in common neurodivergent sleep differences – delayed sleep onset, the ADHD “second wind,” sensory sensitivity – and the cycle can feel almost automatic. The pattern often looks like this: depleted all day → overstimulated at night → too wired to sleep → exhausted the next day → repeat. When shame gets layered on top, it only makes the loop harder to break. Understanding this as a neurobiological feedback loop creates space for compassion and change. When we reduce shame and support regulation, healthier sleep becomes more possible. If this resonates, I’d love to hear what nighttime patterns you notice and what’s helped (or hasn’t) when it comes to sleep. #adhd #autism #neurodivergent #revengebedtimeprocrastination #dopamine #sleepdysregulation #executivedysfunction #masking #neurodivergentlife #mentalhealth #selfcompassion