Hyperfixation side effects ( lemmy.world )
Not the bees!!! 🐝🧠🐝 ( lemmy.world )
Every weeknight, like clockwork ( lemmy.world )
If I hear "we all get distracted sometimes" one more time... ( lemmy.world )
It sucks how rude this can be sometimes ( lemmy.world )
The journey will be long and arduous ( lemmy.world )
[Meme] The struggle is real, especially when The Focus hits on new creative work ( i.imgur.com )
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I've been using this home decorating tip for years 👌 ( lemmy.world )
Who here would also forget? ( sh.itjust.works )
Me with my shelf of hyper obsessions over the years ( theawkwardyeti.com )
I also ended up becoming a jack of all trades in the meantime
Cleaning your room [Meme] ( lemm.ee )
Then promptly get distracted and don’t finish
Did something today I had been putting off for 6 months
Opened a warranty request for a pair of wireless earbuds that started acting up. Despite having seen reports from other users with the same issue successfully getting replacements I just couldn’t do it. Today I finally did the thing.
I think we've all been here at least a few times [Meme] ( sh.itjust.works )
Almost every time I do laundry and the dryer stops after my meds have worn off this ends up being the case...
FDA approves multiple generics of Vyvanse ( www.fda.gov )
I count 13 generic manufacturers: search lisdexamfetamine on www.accessdata.fda.gov/…/search_product.cfm
The worst part of ADHD (IMO)
The impulsivity is bad, wasted so much money and time. The hyperfocus, when on the wrong task, has cost me hours in that day. The poor planning / time management has landed me in a world of hurt more times than I care to admit. The low tolerance for distractions / hot temper has caused me to hurt those whom I love most in this...
Insomnia struggles [Meme] ( feddit.de )
I swear there’s a sweet spot for going to bed after my meds have worn off otherwise my brain just runs off in some random direction like normal....
Nothing helps me complete typical home tasks like avoiding a work deadline
I will let go of all my normal home maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, laundry, taking out the trash, changing bed sheets, etc., until I have a deadline for work approaching. All of a sudden, I have all the energy in the world to focus on said tasks while I avoid the looming deadline that I must absolutely accomplish if I...
I got nerf'd ( lemmy.world )
It's amazing how much more functional we are as a whole when we're medicated
I take Ritalin 10mg on a needs basis since I generally have functioned ‘alright’ into adulthood....
ProTip: If you're cooking something, set a timer.
I only burnt the rice a little bit.
The nightmare of circular thinking that used to lead to panic attacks before I actually addressed my ADHD [Meme] ( startrek.website )
Straight up the last time this feedback loop happened to me was before I started the meds I’m on. Now it’s easier to break the loop because I can focus on other things rather than find myself hyper fixating on hyper fixating....
Executive Dysfunction Days
Does anyone else with ADHD have some days where your executive dysfunction is worse than normal, and you end up barely doing anything and feeling like crap? I’m having one of those days, and I’m hoping I’m not alone in experiencing this.
A tale of two pharmacies
drops in at local pharmacy...
ADHD + Depression is weird
I don’t know where the purpose of my life is. I looked where I last saw it and it isn’t there anymore. It’s like losing your keychain. All I can do is hope I forgot it somewhere at home because I sure can’t go outside without it. I wanna find joy in things again, and it is so difficult to get you shit together when...