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American Psychiatric Association calls the two distinct presentations “inattentive” and “hyperactive-impulsive.” I was classified as having both.But many individuals with ADHD, myself included, are blessed with a unique set of strengths and abilities to counteract each of our less appealing “symptoms.” We are spontaneous, creative, inventive, intuitive, detail oriented, skilled problem solvers, resilient, compassionate, empathetic, imaginative, and have great determination. Most importantly, we have been nicknamed “masters of disasters” due to our uncanny ability to handle crises with ease.There is a vast misconception that people with ADHD are unable to focus.

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“I Hyperfocused on My Tiny Baby’s Survival… for Four Months”

In 2020, my son was born prematurely, weighing a tiny 600 grams, or a little over a pound. He was what they call a micropreemie. I had never seen a premature baby before, but there he was, so tiny he fit in the palm of my hand.

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33 ADHD-Friendly Ways to Get Organized

Getting organized is a key step toward reaching your goals. No secret there. So why do we put up with chronic disorder at home, at work, and in our personal lives?Judith Kolberg suggests it’s a matter of perfectionism: We’re unable to do what it takes to get even a bit more organized because we worry that we won’t become perfectly organized.

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“How Can Distracted ADHD Brains Slipstream into a Flow State?”

Q: “I’m a college junior and always feel overwhelmed. I have so much work to do that I’m always busy, but it feels like I’m not making much progress. When I try to focus, I get distracted or interrupted.” — CollegeJuniorHi CollegeJunior:Have you ever heard the expression “in the zone?” Some people call it doing deep work or harnessing a flow state.While in a flow state, you can focus, concentrate, and filter out distractions.

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Maladaptive Daydreaming vs. Inattentive ADHD: Comparing Symptoms, Treatments

maladaptive daydreaming have intentional, vivid, all-consuming daydreams that interfere with their daily functioning. Individuals with inattentive ADHD have trouble sustaining focus; they are easily distracted and forgetful.

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“Diary of My ADHD Hyperfixations: My Brief-But-Intense Obsession with Pressure Washing”

ADHD hyperfixations do. It began when the rectangular planter boxes on my deck left a parting gift after I moved them — brown geometric shapes where their concrete posteriors had rested. I wanted those unsightly rectangles gone.My first thought was to try to sand and oil the deck to get the stains out.

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Flow State vs. Hyperfocus: On Channeling Your Unsteady ADHD Attention

hyperfocus may become too engrossed in a video game to hear his parents call his name. An adult in hyperfocus may be reading a book so intently that they lose track of time and miss an appointment.Some neurotypical people may occasionally experience a hyperfocus-like state. However, it occurs more often in people with conditions that reflect attention issues, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Hyperfocus can prove helpful when you’re able to channel its intense focus into difficult tasks, such as paying bills or completing homework.

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Are You All or Nothing? Hot or Cold? Obsessed or Repelled? How to Find Better Balance

hobby-bounce sometimes combines with hyperfocus to morph innocent pastimes into obsessions. Some of us can’t do things halfway; we have to jump in with both feet.

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The Night Watchman Theory for ADHD

my sleep deterioration also correlates to my stress levels and causes a vicious long-term cycle when the stressor is unresolved. For example, I once slept for only one hour for an entire week because I was being threatened with exportation by an utterly revolting pig of a manager three months into a job in Indonesia.

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After the Thrill: Avoiding a Hyperfocus Hangover

manage my depression well, but life’s been crazy during this pandemic. However, what had actually brought me down was my old ADHD friend: depression after success.

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The Monsters Lurking Inside: How I Avoid Getting Consumed by My ADHD Mind

overwhelmed mind. But how can I realistically move on to complete these projects?[Click to Read: How I Learned to Tame My Racing ADHD Thoughts]Organizing anything – clothes, paperwork, pantry items – involves creating some ordering system, then sticking to it.

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“My Earliest Memory of ADHD Hyperfixation Is…”

hyperfocus? What were you doing? How much time flew by? What did it feel like when your brain was jolted back to reality? ADDitude readers responded to these questions in a recent survey, and here are some of answers that struck a strong chord. Please add your hyperfocus stories in the Comments section below.“I remember counting changes in patterns of light in my room, or on my mom’s checked apron. I found the activity very soothing and never wanted it to end.

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8 Secrets to Finding Focus While Working from Home with ADHD

Nearly 40% of ADDitude readers are now working from home for the first time in their adult lives. According to a recent survey, more than half of you are making a home office work — many while also homeschooling kids, ordering groceries, sanitizing everything, and resisting unending distractions. In this new working reality, focus is fleeting for ADHD brains.

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