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If I go onto meds, will I still be able to rely on hyperfocus to accomplish tasks or master new skills? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I’ve realized that I kind of rely on my periods of hyperfocus to complete things (when I’m able to direct it toward the right task). If I go onto medication, will I still be able to hyperfocus? As destructive as hyperfocus can be when it’s pointed at the wrong thing, it’s like a superpower when it’s pointed at the right thing. Sometimes I appreciate the periodic flurry of activity and inspiration.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been taking atomoxetine 60mg for a few months for my Inattentive ADHD so YMMV

I can still rely on hyperfocus happening, it can happen during the day when the meds are working and in the evening when they've worn off. Though when the meds are working it's a far more productive hyperfocus.

But I have to aim my morning otherwise it ain't gonna happen. Hell if I don't aim my morning on a normal day ain't nothing getting done that day other than memes, YouTube, and other social media.

The night before I'll tell myself multiple times what I need to do in the morning.

I'll leave myself a sticky note on my meds (I'll try at least, I'm not perfect).

In the morning I will take my meds immediately.

I won't open social media of any kind (most important and hardest (yes YouTube counts)).

I will start my playlist on my phone (it's always queued, I just hit play)

I'll start making breakfast.

I'll talk to myself about the task I need to focus on for most of my morning eating (chanting to myself like a madman is most common).

And once I'm done with breakfast and brushing my teeth, I'll sit down to start.

And usually by that point my meds are starting to do their thing and then I'm in go mode.

A day off is best because usually that means the only thing I have to worry about is the day ending.

If you have anymore questions for me feel free to ask.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

oof. youtube counts too? That stings. that’s a huge to do list, so I’ll probably start a lot smaller but I really like how you’re basically leaving your future self a trail of breadcrumbs to follow from one task to another.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Oh yeah it definitely counts. It's so easy to fall down a YouTube rabbit hole especially when the meds kick in mid video.

The breadcrumbs are necessary for me because much like data integrity, if it's in one place it's in zero.

And the designated distraction (my playlist) helps too because if I'm listening to music I really can't get distracted very easy otherwise I'll interrupt a song and I really don't need an ear worm for my day.