I wish I could experience hyper-focus. Or even being able to focus at all.
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tis was more apparent with me as a child, as i grew older interests require more effort even though it’s still pretty strong compared to NTs 
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I have a friend who is always scattered, but he can also hyper-focus on different tasks. He creates his own boardgames, he uses his computer to create text based games. He deep dives on different subjects on youtube. He knows everything about all types of videogames, how they are created, designed etc.
I wish I had an interest and was able to focus. It’s real hard.
If you are able to focus then be very thankful. I struggle with it a lot. And since I was put on Ap’s it’s been real hard.
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Yeah, it’s one of the reasons I chose to do what I’m doing; I knew it was a strength from childhood and figured it’ll be something I can use for life. I’m extremely greatful for it because it gives me untold levels of conviction that if I put my mind to something knowledge orientated - it’ll work out for me
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I’m a hyper-focuser, but my ability has been affected by mental health issues.
I’m sure TikTok doesn’t help either.
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I always wondered if I had ADD but people with ADD tend to jump from one task to the next.
When I try to do anything I become very cranky, bored and apathetic. I only want to rest and sleep.
If I was able to focus I would start studying maths again.
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TikTok is not good. You should erase that app.
Test Name: Gradual Onset Continuous Performance Test (not-X CPT)
Mobile Version Available?: Yes
Primary Domains: sustained attention, response inhibition
Demo Link: http://www.testmybrain.org/tests/gradCPT/index_down.php
Psychometrics: Excellent
Time (minutes): 6.9
Mine can be very good or the opposite. It’s very much task dependent.
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This focus for me is very important
At work it’s like being on autopilot
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Your score … 95.55
Average score … 81.47
You scored higher than nine out of every ten people who took this test:
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My wife wishes I did it less as it takes my focus away from her. It’s a handicap in a marriage.
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I’m not married nor do I have a gf. I would love to be able to dig deep in some subject.
All I do is surf mindlessly online.
Controversial topic change ADHD meds DONT help concentration latuda and haldol do
Idk about autism meds working tho
Have you ever hyper-focused so much your wife’s talked to you, and you’ve not heard her?
Yeah a lot of video game speedrunners are self professed autistics.
The grass is always greener though trust me. People who are always in relationships and never sleep alone will go, oh I wish I was single. Sure you do. Spend a couple decades alone and tell me if you still feel that way.
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Only on the days that end in Y.
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So it’s not just me then !?
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The good news is that I am hearing impaired so I can blame it on that.
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i focus strongly when tinkering like when i learned how to rewire electronics to expand compatibility, like when i took pedals from a simulation racing device and made them compatible with a wheel of a different brand and matched the proper wires and making an adapter using breakout boards even tho they use very different connectors. and also repairing power cords for my bass amp that my dog chewed the cord in half for.
also when i would build and customize gaming pc’s and set up obscure software for adding features that arent built in, also id learn piano pieces far beyond my level in less than 2 days.
im not autistic tho,
one person has told me they think i might be. i think its just because i have different interests and a social deficit and schizophrenia, and very enthusiastic about things i like, but dont fit the stereotype look and demeanor of what people expect szers to be like, then that makes them see me as something else
i take any speculation with a grain of salt as to me, no opinion on conditions is valid unless its made by a licensed healthcare professional.
i had 4 energy drinks today so might be rambling
I haven’t been in a romantic relationship nor done the deed in almost ten years. I don’t want it and I don’t miss it. I live alone too, and have since 2011. And I used to be one of those people that was perpetually in a relationship. Serial relationships.
I love my life now. I hated my life then. @agent101g
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