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Genetics also plays a significant role here. For example, one of the major symptoms of ADHD is inability to quickly shift into productive mindset.

itsoktocry 1y ago
What is a "productive mindset"? Why do we so easily dismiss some things as due to genetics, while for others it's strictly taboo?
- thefringthing 1y ago
  The causes and mechanisms of ADHD are reasonably well understood. Perhaps whatever other traits you have in mind are not.
  - mbrameld 1y ago
    If you understand the causes of ADHD you should definitely reach out to the Mayo clinic, as recently as earlier this year they admitted that they don't understand the causes of ADHD! https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350889 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms...
hbarka 1y ago
Isn’t it the opposite? A common “superpower” observation for people with ADHD is they excel at rapid context switching and have an advantage with multitasking, like in crisis response, problem solving, or keeping track of multiple predators.
- ekropotin 1y ago
  I’d love to see a source, because it’s a first time I hear about it and it’s definitely not a case for me, an ADHD person.
  - hbarka 1y ago
    I'll submit this one which is a broad review covering strengths and challenges: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27546330241287655 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27546330241287655
- R_D_Olivaw 11mo ago
  The key aspects here are "crisis and predators". Context switching is a common and accessible state, but it's severely taxing and relies on stress. To the point that ADHDers might purposely 'proctastinate' to make use of this stress. But, not only is it not good for the system to constantly rely on stress, it also means that everyday /mundane / low stakes things simply can't utilize this "superpower" effectively. At least, how I interpret and navigate my own bouts with ADHD

itsoktocry 1y ago

What is a "productive mindset"? Why do we so easily dismiss some things as due to genetics, while for others it's strictly taboo?

thefringthing 1y ago
The causes and mechanisms of ADHD are reasonably well understood. Perhaps whatever other traits you have in mind are not.
- mbrameld 1y ago
  If you understand the causes of ADHD you should definitely reach out to the Mayo clinic, as recently as earlier this year they admitted that they don't understand the causes of ADHD! https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350889 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms...

hbarka 1y ago

Isn’t it the opposite? A common “superpower” observation for people with ADHD is they excel at rapid context switching and have an advantage with multitasking, like in crisis response, problem solving, or keeping track of multiple predators.

ekropotin 1y ago
I’d love to see a source, because it’s a first time I hear about it and it’s definitely not a case for me, an ADHD person.
- hbarka 1y ago
  I'll submit this one which is a broad review covering strengths and challenges: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27546330241287655 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27546330241287655
R_D_Olivaw 11mo ago
The key aspects here are "crisis and predators". Context switching is a common and accessible state, but it's severely taxing and relies on stress. To the point that ADHDers might purposely 'proctastinate' to make use of this stress. But, not only is it not good for the system to constantly rely on stress, it also means that everyday /mundane / low stakes things simply can't utilize this "superpower" effectively. At least, how I interpret and navigate my own bouts with ADHD