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My friend with ADHD said that in recent years he's found he needs to just do more stuff Just fully lean in Don't listen to people telling you to focus in one area, do it all until you break and then pull back wdyt?

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I’ve lived with ADHD since childhood and this is a good description of my career. I’ve learned to trust my inner authority over anything external and understand my rhythms. While sometimes it’s led to burnout, that’s just another form of feedback for where to direct my focus.

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oh, man this is the first time i read someone else write about this i've ALWAYS been convinced about this - if i don't have enough on my plate, i don't function

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yaffle 👽🎩💊

I think it depends on my internal weather. If I'm feeling overwhelmed focusing on one thing helps. If I'm feeling understimulated multiple is better.

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I have found that multi-dimensional approaches to many tasks keeps me feeling engaged in a way where life doesn't feel dull and formulaic. Also seems to give inherent meaning and theme in an existential kinda way. Maybe I have this. Cheers Daddy @mcbain

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Absolutely. I have about 6 different hobbies in addition to my full time job and they end up informing each other and creating more cool shit than just focusing on one thing. My brain needs that constant vibration and tension. I'm trouble when I'm bored.

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ye dont listen to advice, as good intended as it usually is it never stood the test of first hand experience. your friend will be fine. godspeed adhd guy

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ADHD is not an issue just as overthinking is not, or OCD . Society has given them negative labels they used to be an advantage. Attention to detail. Blame dsm V, the mental illness bible. 197 illnesses 97% no scientific basis whatsoever

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Mine has taught me thaty bed is something I get on once I finish all my work. If I lie down, I am done for the day so prolonging when I get there means increasing productivity. Soemdays it really is just about doing it even when you don't want to. Push yourself because no one else will.

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I totally agree with you 👍 I have personally felt the same thing in my life

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Benjamin L. Willard

I think that’s a generally good take

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