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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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[-] Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 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.

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