GAS: Doctor's ADHD video segment rings true

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So for those with ADHD. Can you relate?

Downloaded a game on phone yesterday. Now I am at level 17 of sim city built it. Apparently something you can do months about.
 
the swede said:
My take is that one doesn’t have to have a diagnosis to be troubled with these things. Trust me, no adhd or other diagnoses here.

It’s about learning who you are and what you need to do to make it work for you. In my case, i just need simple things. Option paralysis and ocd and tweaking is my weakness, so i need to use the gear that doesn’t lead me to those things. Then i can find my creative side.

It’s different for everyone.

Truth to be told. I am amazed and impressed by those that do have different diagnoses and can handle things like modelers and stuff. It’s a challenge for sure.
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Yup. My mental health steadily has improved when I put it in my hands
and stopped lacking accountability and blaming external factors. :idk

Obviously, being empowered is kind of a privilege, and having choices
others maybe do not is kind of a thing in and of itself. That said, when I got
serious about what I could do constructively EACH and EVERY day to
augment and protect my mental health I found that it has been more effective than
any other single thing. And this while I am going through an obstacle
course of middle-aged life passages (aging/dying parents, personal
health issues from wear and tear, child leaving home and growing up,
empty nesting, etc. and so forth).

It's my responsibility what I do and don't do---and even when I am exposed
to the culture and world we live in I can control (somewhat) the flow of
what enters my world and how much I allow it to negatively impact me. That's
why I don't watch a lot of TV. :lol

Knowing ourselves, and what lifts us up and what tears us down is vital. Maybe
nothing else is more vital for our well-being. :hugitout

Can't blame the world for Eternity, can we??
 
jellodog said:
Video: ADD/ADHD | What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

So I was watching this video of a doctor helping to explain to "normal" people what ADHD is like for those suffering from the issue.

It's only a 50 second section, then the doctor moves on to another example. He's talking about intense purchasing activity.

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I am not diagnosed with the disorder, but boy did this short section seem VERY familiar concerning my intense research and GAS behaviour.

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Do others here have suspicions that some of their GAS behaviours may be related to an ADHD brain, whether diagnosed or not?
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Yes, video def seems on point with forum behaviour and GAS. I would add that many of us seem to be neuro-divergent/on the spectrum in some way. There's a LOT of fixation on specific amps, modelers, brands, UIs, etc, myself included (Electra Dyne love, anyone? :rofl ). Particularly the endless discussion of UI on modelers, it's quite remarkable, really. Seemingly an endless appetite for it.
 
Also, if I were to self-diagnose, for me it's less ADHD and more hyper-focus on particular topics and activities, along with some ritualistic behaviour and sensory sensitivity (light, sound, clothes) so closer to the ASD side of things, possibly.
 
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its funny how this stuff manifests for sure. ive never had the 'purchasing' aspect cause im just always limited on income- but if im gonna buy something, ive done TONS of asking, playing, research, etc up front. i dont think if you asked anyone who's seen how i operate if im AuDHD and they can recognize the symptoms they could possibly say 'naahhhh' :LOL: but the way it shows up is in the obsession with auditory intangibles and finding sonic solutions to problems- which is confusing cause you cant always just BUY it.. so its another layer removed from GAS, and even more inscrutable :LOL:
 
Hi fellow ADHDers,

The last couple of months I had a sabbatical and got really into a hyper focus with guitar. Now the hyper focus is gone and as you might now… now the motivation is also gone.

How do you deal with that? Would it be best to just pick it up anyhow for 30 minutes a day?
 
mercifulfuzziness said:
Hi fellow ADHDers,

The last couple of months I had a sabbatical and got really into a hyper focus with guitar. Now the hyper focus is gone and as you might now… now the motivation is also gone.

How do you deal with that? Would it be best to just pick it up anyhow for 30 minutes a day?
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I'm not ADHD, but I do go through the ups and downs like everyone else. Especially the last few weeks, I've been so busy with work that playing guitar has taken a backseat. Picking it up everyday is a good habit though, only if for a little bit. The key for me is when I'm inspired and ready to write or play, I put in the time when I can and try not to make excuses.
 
FuzzyAce said:
I'm not ADHD, but I do go through the ups and downs like everyone else. Especially the last few weeks, I've been so busy with work that playing guitar has taken a backseat. Picking it up everyday is a good habit though, only if for a little bit. The key for me is when I'm inspired and ready to write or play, I put in the time when I can and try not to make excuses.
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Same here, I am getting ready for my new work project.

So I am now forcing myself to play 20-30 minutes a day.
 
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