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If there were no consequences for my actions I would eat a raw egg immediately. And maybe a raw steak too. Then crime

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My theory of adhd management is that in order to focus there are 4 things that need to be sufficiently occupied:

Eyes

Ears

Hands (or body)

Brain

And if you aren’t occupying them enough or there’s too many things demanding the use of one, it’ll start to wreck havoc on your ability to do things.

So for example, listening to a podcast. This occupies your ears and brain as you focus on both listening and processing what you hear, but it leaves your hands and eyes completely without anything to do. If you tried to sit down and just listen to a podcast by itself you’d probably get unbearably bored and stop doing it.

But if you pair that activity with something that uses your hands and eyes, like a craft, household chore, or commute, suddenly you’re fully plugged in and can in fact focus better on both tasks than you could if you tried doing them separately.

It’s also why you can’t listen to a podcast while doing homework; you’re trying to use your brain for two different tasks. To occupy your ears while doing homework (which is already using eyes, brain, and hands) you need something for your ears that doesn’t require your brain: music. Specifically music that doesn’t use too much brain power, which is why some people prefer instrumentals or songs in other languages.

Hyperfixation and sensory overload change this by moving the threshold for how much sensory input you need to be able to function. If I’m extremely focused on a craft project (eyes, hands, brain) I might not even need something for my ears; my interest in the project makes up for it. If i’ve had a very overwhelming day, trying to listen to an audiobook while I do some stretches could be too much to process. My brain needs a break.

Video games, which pretty much universally occupy all 4 areas, are basically instant, easy focus wrapped up in a neat little bow. No wonder adhd-havers tend to love them.

If you’re struggling with a task, try looking at which areas it occupies and which are left unattended. Then try to find something enjoyable to fill those gaps, and see if that helps.

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-Last Song: Drown Me! By Julie &TheHutFriends

-Favorite color: Coral

-Last Book: How to Stay Invisible by Maggie C. Redd (might as well be Tim Drake fanfic)

-Last Movie: Nimona (second time)

-Last Show: Pokemon Horizons

-Sweet/Spicy/Savory: Savory

-Relationship Status: Single

-Last thing I googled: Mr. L

-Current Obsession(s): Ace Attorney, Pokemon

-Looking forward to: Christmas? I'm chill right now honestly

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Ooo, how fun!!! 🥰 Last song: APT. - rosè & bruno mars Fav colours: All of them, I don't even know hahaha I think I'd have to say a paste

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Last song: Casual by Chappel Roan

Favourite colour: Anything on the blue/green spectrum

Last book: First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitc Albom (rated 6/10 but this is just my opinion.)

Last movie: Bones and All dir. Luca Guadagnino

Last tv show: Rivals (wait wHAt! I haven't watched anything else since then!)

Sweet/spicy/savory: all of the above

Relationship status:sad loner loser

Last thing I googled : types of equitable mortgage on legal estate (I'm not buying a house I'm studying property law lol 😆)

Current obsession: My OCs!!!! (like I always say OC brainrot is real you guys! 😭)

Looking forward to: Finishing my painting wip!

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