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Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

JynxModerator

Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Hey all! I decided to kick start a sweet little space for us to gather and talk ADHD!!

You can read the Topic Tuesday discussion (at which I was a guest) here.

Some of my go to resources:

ADDitude - Online Magazine/resource for all things ADHD

Three Pillars - My preference for explaining the experience of ADHD without relying on the DSM-V (scroll to bottom and work your way up the list)

How to ADHD - A Youtube channel with tips, tricks, strategies, how to guides, life hacks, you name it

Russel Barkley - a world renowned psychiatrist who has been at the forefront of research into ADHD, its neurochemical markers, and its impacts on daily experience, particularly in regards to executive dysfunction. The link is to an hour-long video aimed at parents of kids with ADHD. He also has one for adults with ADHD (with actionable tips!).

This is a space to talk about your experiences, struggles, strategies, and just an all-round safe spot to be a big pile of chaotic energy right here!!

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Same here @greenspace , did not know there were differences

@Glisten , @Jynx , @Jane75 , @Bipolar-II , @creative_writer , @Bafflelaffle , @SaffronBlue

Hyperfixations is the one here

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Jynx @Shaz51 never really thought about the difference, that's interesting to know. Always love learning about ND.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hello @Bubala , @Halster 😊

This will be very interesting @Jynx as Mr shaz is Hyperfixations about travelling and also moving to Tasmania

Buying lots of things to go travelling

@Glisten , @greenspace , @creative_writer , @Jynx , @Jane75

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

@Shaz51 are you travelling to Tasmania?

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Ha ha @creative_writer

Mr shaz wants to today 😁

@Jynx

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JynxModerator

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

@Shaz51 my experience with hyperfixations has been pretty extensive! Most of the time I think it's a good thing - it's a very deep passion for something I enjoy. Getting hyperfixated on a tv show or a game, or finding a new craft/hobby to invest time into, can be an exciting process of discovery.

Buuuut it can totally be really challenging too. It's an ongoing joke/common experience in the ADHD community to get hyperfixated on something (e.g. learning the guitar) and then start making impulsive decisions to increase engagement with the hyperfixation (e.g. buying a guitar and twenty new guitar music books), only to find that after a month or so, the hyperfixation has lost its sparkle and now we're left cleaning up the mess (trying to desperately sell guitar books on ebay 🤣).

It can also effect other things in life, like if you're neglecting your relationships or your responsibilities. So it can indeed be tricky to navigate, especially cos (at least for me) hyperfixations are fuelled by excitement, and the idea of slowing down or exercising restraint feels really bad. Having to be wary of impulsive behaviours or trying to maintain a semblence of balance can be super challenging.

@Glisten , @Jane75 , @Bipolar-II , @creative_writer , @Bafflelaffle , @SaffronBlue @greenspace

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Sorry ❤️ @Jynx I took it off

As I was saying that he has soo many camera equipments and he still buys more

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JynxModerator

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

I'm not quite sure what you mean @Shaz51?

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

@Jynx ever have those urgent urges to research into something on google because you’re all of a sudden interested in something? It’s like your brain can’t do anything until you google it

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Ha ha @creative_writer , @Jynx

Very true 👍 and he tells me all about it

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