a symptom of ADHD is the inability to separate the act of concentration from a flow state the activity has to be engrossing enough to trigger flow otherwise there is no concentration
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this creates state of constant excessive self awareness. concentration copes include "numbing" behaviors that blunt the feeling of self through self-soothing repetitive motion such as the tapping of feet or fingers
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concentration cannot be brought forth b/c concentration requires shutting out the external world it is similar to walking into a closet. for the adhd child, this is experienced as a sudden looming loneliness. something is quickly sought out as distraction to do sth else.
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flow states bypass this fight or flight response just like being pushed into a pool or riding a roller coaster. the rapidity of physical (or mental) stimulation simply overwhelms the ability of the thinking mind to respond
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for more signs of adhd see:https://twitter.com/a_yawning_cat/status/1287272314615160832 …
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