It blows my mind how productive I’m able to be, being properly medicated after a diagnosis. I don’t understand why I cannot do these simple tasks normally. Why does adderall make me “go” and actually accomplish tasks?
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The ADHD brain is effectively deprived of stimulation 24/7. Your brain needs stimulation to keep your sanity, so when deprived of stimulus, your brain will seek it in any way it knows it can. This supersedes most other requirements, so your brain will be distracted doing random bullshit all day until either frightened or intrigued into doing otherwise.
Adderall is basically a slow-burn stimulant. You take a pill, and the ‘buzz’ (if it can even be called that) will keep your brain satisfied enough to function properly. This is why many undiagnosed ADHDers self-medicate with coffee or energy drinks throughout the day; same basic effect, just way worse for your heart and breath lol.
This seeking of stimulation is why ADHDers tend to excel in fast-paced jobs like Emergency Services, Sales, Food, CS, etc. When time is always ticking and things never get old, it keeps the brain engaged and in the moment.
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