One of the things about #ADHD is that I get used to my attention constantly darting around like a puppy tugging on its leash. To work around this, I seem to have built a coping mechanism that keeps the leash short, and I use structured time to focus attention where I need it.
The trouble comes when I have unstructured time. Free time is a double-edged sword because I’m used to holding the leash so short all the time. Even when I have periods where I should let my focus wander to experience new things, I’m constantly wary that the puppy will wreck the place if I let it loose. So I often fall back to old routines instead of trying something new. It also causes me to avoid events that are optional, because I don’t want to deal with the risk of the unknown.
I think a new scaffolding I need to build is a way to let my focus wander, but still have guardrails so I can regain control when I need to.
I don’t have to take off the leash. I just need a longer leash.
Being #AuDHD is a unique experience in the context of the neurodivergent world It gives us special abilities to experience the world, but comes with its own challenges as well
Very excited today. I'm interviewing Peter Shankman. The 6 time best sell author and keynote speaker who talks about ADHD and neurodiversity in the workplace.
Living with #adhd and #schizofrenia at times even outside of writing is 😮💨😬🫥! So, writing my erotic stories when my mind will work with me is not only a focus and escape but also gives me a creative outlet so...🤷♂️🙏🏻 Any other #authors deal with mental disorders?
my #ADHD has made the past ?month? a real struggle with regards to work. There've been many days where i felt like i wasn't contributing nearly enough.
Then I see this graph of contributions on #DevGood which shows me that I'm objectively contributing as much as my coworkers. More even.
Things like this are precisely why I wrote DevGood. It helps me to know I'm not a failure. If i was doing poorly it helps me know before others start complaining.
you're typically told to just grind through things, hang in there, etc, as a kind of encouragement.
for #ADHD people, this is basically an anti-encouragement, because we don't have the mental endurance. that's a major part of what ADHD is. it can really limit your ability to work.
you sort of need a stroke of luck in life if you have it and want to make it.
Was trying to explain FAFO to my poor wife who is less online than I am, and when it fell flat it brought the pain from all the times since childhood I can't be understood. #ADHD#OldShit
a lot of #ADHD people i've met have been borderline homeless more than once. they feel restless and have an urge to stay on the move. it can be hard for them to settle down, because unchanging surroundings can make them bored and depressed. i recognise that in myself but i have more mental barriers against letting go and jumping off such cliffs.