I got distracted again tonight and read until now, so while I'm doing my writing, it's definitely not something I am thinking too hard about this because I'm completely tired. Exhausted. Like to the point of illness. I wish I could understand why I do this. It's like I get hooked and I can't tear … Continue reading July 17: placeholder? Not totally.
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July 13: Friday the 13th (was fine)
I stayed up way too late tonight. When my brain gets hooked on something, it will literally go until it just stops. Dak can vouch for this: he's seen me waste hours on stupid things that I can't tear myself away from: video games, books, research, art stuff, you name it. This summer it's been … Continue reading July 13: Friday the 13th (was fine)
June 9: hyperfocus
Lots of people think that people with ADHD can't focus ever. This is a common misconception. We can focus, but we can't control when it happens or how well, no matter how much we wish we could. The term is "hyperfocus"because we get drawn into something so deeply we often can't be ripped away from … Continue reading June 9: hyperfocus
April 9: I’m Thankful for Drugs
I've seen an article floating around social media regarding how difficult it might be for people to wean off of antidepressants, and it worries me. Medication for depression saves lives, but we stigmatize it so much in our culture that people who could probably really benefit from taking them won't even consider it for all … Continue reading April 9: I’m Thankful for Drugs
March 18: A few things
A few things about ADHD brain: first of all, if something is out of sight, it's out of mind. Literally. I will buy a salad to fix and put it in the front of the fridge on the shelf, but then Dak will put it into the drawers. The drawers in the fridge are like … Continue reading March 18: A few things
March 1: The Problem With Writing At Night
Today, I have written every single day for two months. I am 1/6 of the way through the year (I know February has fewer days, but let me have this one). It might be the most committed I've ever been to a project that requires sustained daily effort. I mean, aside from taking care of … Continue reading March 1: The Problem With Writing At Night
January 12: Teaching with ADHD
I share my ADHD with the world. I am super-open about it; I'll answer any questions as long as I know the answer. It's a major part of my life story and it effects everything, but no one can see it. Invisible issues, like ADHD, ASD (sometimes), depression, anxiety, and other mental health or brain-based … Continue reading January 12: Teaching with ADHD
Adventures in Distraction 