I’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.
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.