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ADHD is not simply attention deficit, it's executive dysfunction. People with ADHD find it extremely hard to regulate their attention, among other things. ADHD
by ZephyrBlu 5y ago
ADHD is not simply attention deficit, it's executive dysfunction. People with ADHD find it extremely hard to regulate their attention, among other things.
ADHD people can focus on things they enjoy or are interested in (More precisely, something that stimulates them) for excessive periods of time.
When something doesn't stimulate them, it's extremely difficult or impossible for them to regulate their attention and force themselves to focus on the task.
- lazide 5y agoI’d even go so far as to say ADHD folks have little to no choice on focusing on things that are exciting for inordinate amounts of time. Sometimes it’s something that resolves quickly (a squirrel! moment), sometimes it’s weeks of coding with little to no self care instead of doing the taxes. A lot of the common comorbid issues of anxiety or depression can come from the anxiousness and self abuse that comes from doing the exciting/interesting thing despite their every attempt to do what they know they should be doing. Add in little external beatings in some environments, and it isn’t a pleasant existence.