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Experiences of criticism in adults with ADHD: Inattentive behaviors are the most criticized followed by impulsivity in social settings (journals.plos.org)

submitted 8 months ago by ickplant to c/adhdwomen

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[–] disguy_ovahea 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I leverage hyperfocus as a superpower at work, but it has its downsides. Coworkers say my name’s not “Disguy,” it’s “Disguy Disguy Disguy Disguy Disguy…”

[–] ickplant 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Hyperfocus can feel like a super power for sure. Just wish I could direct it at will.

[–] disguy_ovahea 6 points 8 months ago

I have to be both interested and determined for it to kick in. Once it does, the world turns off.