First things first: no, I have not been consistent with my medication and I recognize that will help. I'm committed to that.

Onto the main question. I've gotten better, even on days where I miss meds, at recognizing when I'm in a bit of an executive dysfunction spiral. Yesterday I was able to talk myself back from acting impulsively about one of my relationships, then had a run to calm down. Today I realized I was in a shame spiral over my ADHD, so I took a walk and called a friend who was able to just externalize what I was already telling myself. Just that it's okay that it's hard, it's going to be hard, but I'm trying and getting a little better all the time.

I could use more suggestions though. When you realize you're getting off track - whether that's anxious, unfocused, hyper, overly emotional, impulsive, etc - what do you do to successfully get yourself back on track?