Comment by ekropotin
3 months ago
Genetics also plays a significant role here. For example, one of the major symptoms of ADHD is inability to quickly shift into productive mindset.
3 months ago
Genetics also plays a significant role here. For example, one of the major symptoms of ADHD is inability to quickly shift into productive mindset.
What is a "productive mindset"? Why do we so easily dismiss some things as due to genetics, while for others it's strictly taboo?
The causes and mechanisms of ADHD are reasonably well understood. Perhaps whatever other traits you have in mind are not.
If you understand the causes of ADHD you should definitely reach out to the Mayo clinic, as recently as earlier this year they admitted that they don't understand the causes of ADHD! https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms...
Isn’t it the opposite? A common “superpower” observation for people with ADHD is they excel at rapid context switching and have an advantage with multitasking, like in crisis response, problem solving, or keeping track of multiple predators.
The key aspects here are "crisis and predators".
Context switching is a common and accessible state, but it's severely taxing and relies on stress. To the point that ADHDers might purposely 'proctastinate' to make use of this stress.
But, not only is it not good for the system to constantly rely on stress, it also means that everyday /mundane / low stakes things simply can't utilize this "superpower" effectively.
At least, how I interpret and navigate my own bouts with ADHD
I’d love to see a source, because it’s a first time I hear about it and it’s definitely not a case for me, an ADHD person.
I'll submit this one which is a broad review covering strengths and challenges: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27546330241287655