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me to the soda vending machine refusing to read my debit card: blease sir I need the focus pocus

#executive dysfunction #actually adhd #adhd life #the adhd brain #focus pocus

i like to do my homework while listening to one of the following

-lofi chillhop beats to study/relax/chill to -surreal 3d panning ambiance -wii music -sensory overload chaos thought blocking distraction noise loop -video essay i’ve seen many times -very specific AudioMixer scenes -boring-ish nonfiction podcast or maybe a sleep/relaxation podcast like Empty Bowl or Sleep With Me Podcast -live feeds from streetcams in other cities (these are either boring or stressful now though because there’s a pandemic and people should be inside) -local radio slightly too quiet to know exactly what’s going on -literal actual radio static in between local program stations -drum and bass 24hr live stream what can i say? adhd said “if you try to completely focus on one thing i will shut down your entire brain, for the love of god please occupy the majority of this chaos brain with something else or you will never finish this task” and now i gotta choose between varying levels of calming and chaotic to occupy brain space

#adult adhd #the adhd brain #diary #school

Yall ever just feel like you wanna do some seriously crazy stuff?

Like… bonkers coo coo stuff?

Like… eat cheese past the recommended amount?

#weirdo stuff #the adhd brain

24,836 views Jul 25, 2022 Getting diagnosed with ADHD last summer has helped Rovena understand her experiences through high school and university. While dealing with the struggles of adapting to university, she learned that the way her brain works doesn't align with the systems in place. In her talk, she will explore how neurodiverse minds can improve education and other aspects of our society. Rovena doesn't see ADHD as something to be treated, but rather as a special gift that fosters creative thinking, a lifestyle and ideas for a better world. Rovena is a current BSc. Neuroscience honours undergraduate student at the University of Alberta where she is pursuing her passion in learning about the complex and fascinating human brain. She is sharing her experience and insights about our society as a neurodivergent student. Graduating as Valedictorian in 2020 with awards such as the Governor General’s Academic Medal, Math, Science & Technology award issued by EPSB and being one of the top 3 students throughout high school, her capability to perform was never questioned. This was until she started to struggle immensely in her first year of University and was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The next year she was diagnosed with severe combined ADHD. As she was dealing with life as a neurodivergent student and the treatments for her diagnosis, she co-founded a racial justice non-profit organization called Step Up YEG. She also became a mental health advocate at CASA Youth Council, where she gave mental health presentations in schools, was part of planning a mental health fair and is now promotions lead for community education. ADHD is Rovena’s superpower and helps her create an impact in this world. In all her opportunities, including this opportunity to give a TEDx talk, she prioritizes raising awareness and promoting inclusivity for the neurodiverse community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx