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Its uncontrollability makes it as much of a blessing as a curse in a way not dissimilar to ADHD's hyperfocus phenomenon. Memories are the brain's interpretation
by krono 3y ago
Its uncontrollability makes it as much of a blessing as a curse in a way not dissimilar to ADHD's hyperfocus phenomenon. Memories are the brain's interpretation of reality and therefore not always reliable, the ability cannot be switched on or off at will, and other people don't always appreciate or understand it which leads to many awkward situations.
- whatscooking 3y agoYou can switch hyperfocus on and off at will
- krono 3y agoPersonally I'm not able to do so and never heard anyone else claim to possess that ability either. That is not to say I don't believe it might be possible to some - I just haven't come across it. Before my own ADHD diagnosis and treatment my hyperfocus used to kick in at the most random times and it often lead me to spend far too much time on tangential or superfluous tasks or topics. My medication allows me to channel the hyperfocus into more productive directions, but it still happens when it happens.
- whatscooking 3y agoHmmm I’be always been able to, although I’ve never been diagnosed with ADHD. It’s like a superhero really…school was effortless for me