#ADHD #hyperfocus
I’m working with someone on adjusting their professional process to accommodate ADHD symptoms, and in fact get them to be beneficial. A lot of this involves reframing the phases around hyperfocus.
Most professionals like their hyperfocus. It makes them highly effective.
However…🧵
I’m working with someone on adjusting their professional process to accommodate ADHD symptoms, and in fact get them to be beneficial. A lot of this involves reframing the phases around hyperfocus.
Most professionals like their hyperfocus. It makes them highly effective.
However…🧵
July 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
#ADHD #hyperfocus
I’m working with someone on adjusting their professional process to accommodate ADHD symptoms, and in fact get them to be beneficial. A lot of this involves reframing the phases around hyperfocus.
Most professionals like their hyperfocus. It makes them highly effective.
However…🧵
I’m working with someone on adjusting their professional process to accommodate ADHD symptoms, and in fact get them to be beneficial. A lot of this involves reframing the phases around hyperfocus.
Most professionals like their hyperfocus. It makes them highly effective.
However…🧵
#hyperfocus comes with a hyper-cost. We experience higher levels of burnout than the average population. And then it can become impossible to focus on anything at all.
This is why it’s so important to recognize and work with the other phases of ADHD, too.
This is why it’s so important to recognize and work with the other phases of ADHD, too.
July 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
#hyperfocus comes with a hyper-cost. We experience higher levels of burnout than the average population. And then it can become impossible to focus on anything at all.
This is why it’s so important to recognize and work with the other phases of ADHD, too.
This is why it’s so important to recognize and work with the other phases of ADHD, too.
We’re generally capable of thinking about, well, everything everywhere all at once.
That includes upcoming tasks and projects.
The #ADHD brain is not ignoring or putting off that work. It is not #procrastinating.
It is planning, and waiting for inspiration, to strike up the #hyperfocus phase.
That includes upcoming tasks and projects.
The #ADHD brain is not ignoring or putting off that work. It is not #procrastinating.
It is planning, and waiting for inspiration, to strike up the #hyperfocus phase.
July 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
We’re generally capable of thinking about, well, everything everywhere all at once.
That includes upcoming tasks and projects.
The #ADHD brain is not ignoring or putting off that work. It is not #procrastinating.
It is planning, and waiting for inspiration, to strike up the #hyperfocus phase.
That includes upcoming tasks and projects.
The #ADHD brain is not ignoring or putting off that work. It is not #procrastinating.
It is planning, and waiting for inspiration, to strike up the #hyperfocus phase.
For example, #anxiety often precedes a period of #hyperfocus. Often the anxiety accompanies an upcoming project or a complicated task that is required.
ADHD’s will rarely allot regular scheduled time daily (or however often) to complete each part of a complicated task or project. Not how we work.
ADHD’s will rarely allot regular scheduled time daily (or however often) to complete each part of a complicated task or project. Not how we work.
July 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
For example, #anxiety often precedes a period of #hyperfocus. Often the anxiety accompanies an upcoming project or a complicated task that is required.
ADHD’s will rarely allot regular scheduled time daily (or however often) to complete each part of a complicated task or project. Not how we work.
ADHD’s will rarely allot regular scheduled time daily (or however often) to complete each part of a complicated task or project. Not how we work.
#hyperfocus must also be followed by a period of rest and recovery.
During this phase it is harder for us to focus, think clearly, and take care of executive functioning. If forced to continue focusing instead of recovering, we will burn out.
To prevent that, working *with* these phases is key.
During this phase it is harder for us to focus, think clearly, and take care of executive functioning. If forced to continue focusing instead of recovering, we will burn out.
To prevent that, working *with* these phases is key.
July 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
#hyperfocus must also be followed by a period of rest and recovery.
During this phase it is harder for us to focus, think clearly, and take care of executive functioning. If forced to continue focusing instead of recovering, we will burn out.
To prevent that, working *with* these phases is key.
During this phase it is harder for us to focus, think clearly, and take care of executive functioning. If forced to continue focusing instead of recovering, we will burn out.
To prevent that, working *with* these phases is key.
#Hyperfocus is often then followed by an exhaustion period. Depending how long and how deeply we’ve been in the hyperfocus phase of ADHD, we may not have adequate eaten, slept, taken medication, etc.
July 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
#Hyperfocus is often then followed by an exhaustion period. Depending how long and how deeply we’ve been in the hyperfocus phase of ADHD, we may not have adequate eaten, slept, taken medication, etc.
While we’re completing these tasks, which are largely automatic, we’re considering the more complicated aspects of larger projects and problems.
The smaller tasks allow us to manage the #anxiety that so often precedes a period of #hyperfocus. They provide an outlet, and allow us to get prepared.
The smaller tasks allow us to manage the #anxiety that so often precedes a period of #hyperfocus. They provide an outlet, and allow us to get prepared.
July 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
While we’re completing these tasks, which are largely automatic, we’re considering the more complicated aspects of larger projects and problems.
The smaller tasks allow us to manage the #anxiety that so often precedes a period of #hyperfocus. They provide an outlet, and allow us to get prepared.
The smaller tasks allow us to manage the #anxiety that so often precedes a period of #hyperfocus. They provide an outlet, and allow us to get prepared.
January 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The 1 ADHD blessing. Just make sure to stay hydrated.
#fantasyart #elfenjoyers #dnd #illustration #adhd #hyperfocus #ndartists #ttrpgart #neurodivergent
#fantasyart #elfenjoyers #dnd #illustration #adhd #hyperfocus #ndartists #ttrpgart #neurodivergent
October 21, 2025 at 3:55 AM
The 1 ADHD blessing. Just make sure to stay hydrated.
#fantasyart #elfenjoyers #dnd #illustration #adhd #hyperfocus #ndartists #ttrpgart #neurodivergent
#fantasyart #elfenjoyers #dnd #illustration #adhd #hyperfocus #ndartists #ttrpgart #neurodivergent
Ich war dann doch noch "etwas" länger weg, als "nur kurz" schauen, ob das Wetter mitspielt. #Hyperfocus
War zwar viel zu warm, aber ist trotzdem was geworden. Jetzt weiß ich auch, einen besseren Spot. Hatte essen und trinken dabei, nichts angerührt. Jetzt aber. 🤷
Mehr Bilder gibt's morgen... 😴
War zwar viel zu warm, aber ist trotzdem was geworden. Jetzt weiß ich auch, einen besseren Spot. Hatte essen und trinken dabei, nichts angerührt. Jetzt aber. 🤷
Mehr Bilder gibt's morgen... 😴
June 21, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Ich war dann doch noch "etwas" länger weg, als "nur kurz" schauen, ob das Wetter mitspielt. #Hyperfocus
War zwar viel zu warm, aber ist trotzdem was geworden. Jetzt weiß ich auch, einen besseren Spot. Hatte essen und trinken dabei, nichts angerührt. Jetzt aber. 🤷
Mehr Bilder gibt's morgen... 😴
War zwar viel zu warm, aber ist trotzdem was geworden. Jetzt weiß ich auch, einen besseren Spot. Hatte essen und trinken dabei, nichts angerührt. Jetzt aber. 🤷
Mehr Bilder gibt's morgen... 😴
When the inspiration hits, its like a drug.
#writing #writingcommunity #writer #writesky #booksky #booknerd #book #read #reader #inspire #inspiration #inspired #hyperfocus #5amwritersclub #thatsthestuff
#writing #writingcommunity #writer #writesky #booksky #booknerd #book #read #reader #inspire #inspiration #inspired #hyperfocus #5amwritersclub #thatsthestuff
Princess Bean: If You Know What I Mean
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July 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
When the inspiration hits, its like a drug.
#writing #writingcommunity #writer #writesky #booksky #booknerd #book #read #reader #inspire #inspiration #inspired #hyperfocus #5amwritersclub #thatsthestuff
#writing #writingcommunity #writer #writesky #booksky #booknerd #book #read #reader #inspire #inspiration #inspired #hyperfocus #5amwritersclub #thatsthestuff
i love them so much
[ #twf #thewaltenfiles #witchsheep #pumpkinrabbit #doodle #fanart #silly #hyperfocus ]
[ #twf #thewaltenfiles #witchsheep #pumpkinrabbit #doodle #fanart #silly #hyperfocus ]
February 7, 2025 at 1:43 AM
i love them so much
[ #twf #thewaltenfiles #witchsheep #pumpkinrabbit #doodle #fanart #silly #hyperfocus ]
[ #twf #thewaltenfiles #witchsheep #pumpkinrabbit #doodle #fanart #silly #hyperfocus ]
My kid. 🤭 After watching #BreakingBad decided that #rockcandy was the next thing to make. Got himself a cooking thermometer and flavored oils. First batch - cotton candy! Pretty damn good! #AuDHD #hyperfocus
October 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
My kid. 🤭 After watching #BreakingBad decided that #rockcandy was the next thing to make. Got himself a cooking thermometer and flavored oils. First batch - cotton candy! Pretty damn good! #AuDHD #hyperfocus
January 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
People say we abandon a lot of projects, but we *start* way more projects, too. And we don’t forget about the ones we move on from - they’re like experiments that didn’t work out. We file that knowledge away, and move on.
#ADHD
#HyperFocus
#Neurodivergence
(i forget stuff due to a non-adhd dx)
#ADHD
#HyperFocus
#Neurodivergence
(i forget stuff due to a non-adhd dx)
February 22, 2026 at 8:58 PM
People say we abandon a lot of projects, but we *start* way more projects, too. And we don’t forget about the ones we move on from - they’re like experiments that didn’t work out. We file that knowledge away, and move on.
#ADHD
#HyperFocus
#Neurodivergence
(i forget stuff due to a non-adhd dx)
#ADHD
#HyperFocus
#Neurodivergence
(i forget stuff due to a non-adhd dx)
I'm in the deep dive research phase of writing for a novella idea I had. I guess it's time to neglect eating and sleeping for a bit while I zone out...
#hyperfocus #study #research #writing #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #overnighter #sleepless #write #amwriting #writer #novella #darkromance
#hyperfocus #study #research #writing #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #overnighter #sleepless #write #amwriting #writer #novella #darkromance
July 29, 2026 at 5:49 PM
I'm in the deep dive research phase of writing for a novella idea I had. I guess it's time to neglect eating and sleeping for a bit while I zone out...
#hyperfocus #study #research #writing #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #overnighter #sleepless #write #amwriting #writer #novella #darkromance
#hyperfocus #study #research #writing #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #overnighter #sleepless #write #amwriting #writer #novella #darkromance
Are you a fan or a snob about the thing you love?
Check out our episode with @alicefraser.bsky.social talking about fantasy and sci-fi. DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON.
www.patreon.com/neurodiverge...
#fan #specialinterest #hyperfocus #neurodivergent @joewellscomic.bsky.social
Check out our episode with @alicefraser.bsky.social talking about fantasy and sci-fi. DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON.
www.patreon.com/neurodiverge...
#fan #specialinterest #hyperfocus #neurodivergent @joewellscomic.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Are you a fan or a snob about the thing you love?
Check out our episode with @alicefraser.bsky.social talking about fantasy and sci-fi. DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON.
www.patreon.com/neurodiverge...
#fan #specialinterest #hyperfocus #neurodivergent @joewellscomic.bsky.social
Check out our episode with @alicefraser.bsky.social talking about fantasy and sci-fi. DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON.
www.patreon.com/neurodiverge...
#fan #specialinterest #hyperfocus #neurodivergent @joewellscomic.bsky.social
Attention Deficit (chargeback)
#poetry #writing #mpprompt #attention #currency #audhd #multitasking #hyperfocus
#poetry #writing #mpprompt #attention #currency #audhd #multitasking #hyperfocus
July 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Attention Deficit (chargeback)
#poetry #writing #mpprompt #attention #currency #audhd #multitasking #hyperfocus
#poetry #writing #mpprompt #attention #currency #audhd #multitasking #hyperfocus
My amazing son’s self taught work!
#CAD #Autistic #WorkExperience #EOTAS #HyperFocus #AttentionToDetail
#CAD #Autistic #WorkExperience #EOTAS #HyperFocus #AttentionToDetail
November 23, 2024 at 10:03 AM
My amazing son’s self taught work!
#CAD #Autistic #WorkExperience #EOTAS #HyperFocus #AttentionToDetail
#CAD #Autistic #WorkExperience #EOTAS #HyperFocus #AttentionToDetail
This is my favorite #jasper #agate. I would love to find a true pink agate, but this is as close as I've come, thus far. Please enlarge to see the banding. 🩷 You never know what you'll find on a #hike.
#rocktumbling
#pnw
#oregoncoast
#rockhound
#lapidary
#hyperfocus
#rocktumbling
#pnw
#oregoncoast
#rockhound
#lapidary
#hyperfocus
February 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This is my favorite #jasper #agate. I would love to find a true pink agate, but this is as close as I've come, thus far. Please enlarge to see the banding. 🩷 You never know what you'll find on a #hike.
#rocktumbling
#pnw
#oregoncoast
#rockhound
#lapidary
#hyperfocus
#rocktumbling
#pnw
#oregoncoast
#rockhound
#lapidary
#hyperfocus
Managing the peak!
While back ago, I worked with my therapist on managing my #Hyperfocus #monotropism using summit syndrome as a backbone. Here is what it is like when I manage it poorly and well. Normally, I wouldn't share something as personal but think it's helpful.
While back ago, I worked with my therapist on managing my #Hyperfocus #monotropism using summit syndrome as a backbone. Here is what it is like when I manage it poorly and well. Normally, I wouldn't share something as personal but think it's helpful.
November 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Managing the peak!
While back ago, I worked with my therapist on managing my #Hyperfocus #monotropism using summit syndrome as a backbone. Here is what it is like when I manage it poorly and well. Normally, I wouldn't share something as personal but think it's helpful.
While back ago, I worked with my therapist on managing my #Hyperfocus #monotropism using summit syndrome as a backbone. Here is what it is like when I manage it poorly and well. Normally, I wouldn't share something as personal but think it's helpful.
I must have two brains.
Sometimes I get two songs stuck in my head at once. They meld and make a cool new baby song.
Now, inspiration for two short stories is coming at me in alternating bursts so I'm writing both at once.
Why brain? Why?
#adhd? #hyperfocus #writingcommunity #write #writesky
Sometimes I get two songs stuck in my head at once. They meld and make a cool new baby song.
Now, inspiration for two short stories is coming at me in alternating bursts so I'm writing both at once.
Why brain? Why?
#adhd? #hyperfocus #writingcommunity #write #writesky
July 20, 2026 at 10:50 AM
I must have two brains.
Sometimes I get two songs stuck in my head at once. They meld and make a cool new baby song.
Now, inspiration for two short stories is coming at me in alternating bursts so I'm writing both at once.
Why brain? Why?
#adhd? #hyperfocus #writingcommunity #write #writesky
Sometimes I get two songs stuck in my head at once. They meld and make a cool new baby song.
Now, inspiration for two short stories is coming at me in alternating bursts so I'm writing both at once.
Why brain? Why?
#adhd? #hyperfocus #writingcommunity #write #writesky
Am I feeling a new Stardew run? Is that what I am feeling? Is that what my soul is craving for the next two or three weeks?
#vtuber #vsky #lewdtuber #stardewvalley #hyperfocus #adhd
#vtuber #vsky #lewdtuber #stardewvalley #hyperfocus #adhd
June 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Am I feeling a new Stardew run? Is that what I am feeling? Is that what my soul is craving for the next two or three weeks?
#vtuber #vsky #lewdtuber #stardewvalley #hyperfocus #adhd
#vtuber #vsky #lewdtuber #stardewvalley #hyperfocus #adhd
I accidentally spent 8 hours today crocheting. That's all actual crochet time. I'm taking the rest of the day off 🫠🧶
#crochet #audhd #hyperfocus
#crochet #audhd #hyperfocus
January 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I accidentally spent 8 hours today crocheting. That's all actual crochet time. I'm taking the rest of the day off 🫠🧶
#crochet #audhd #hyperfocus
#crochet #audhd #hyperfocus
Oil painting #3 complete! Learned alot and will keep practicing, used a toothpick for the small stuff including the lil guy in the middle.
#ARTwillSAVEus #5In7 #create #art #oilpainting #paletteknifepainting #impressionism #learning #284weeksnobooze #cantsleep #ADHD #hyperfocus
#ARTwillSAVEus #5In7 #create #art #oilpainting #paletteknifepainting #impressionism #learning #284weeksnobooze #cantsleep #ADHD #hyperfocus
February 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Oil painting #3 complete! Learned alot and will keep practicing, used a toothpick for the small stuff including the lil guy in the middle.
#ARTwillSAVEus #5In7 #create #art #oilpainting #paletteknifepainting #impressionism #learning #284weeksnobooze #cantsleep #ADHD #hyperfocus
#ARTwillSAVEus #5In7 #create #art #oilpainting #paletteknifepainting #impressionism #learning #284weeksnobooze #cantsleep #ADHD #hyperfocus