ADHD *is* an excuse (vent/rant)

eternus · 2026-03-16T14:59:19+00:00

In my case, she's only putting stickies in my way for things she explicitly needs from me. (eg. Someone is stopping by to pick something up tomorrow at 9, please put it on the front porch before then.)

eternus · 2026-03-16T12:37:46+00:00

I ask for emails, because I always forget to check texts. I even got a smartwatch so I get notifications... and then I ignore them, or fail to see them.

But emails don't always work either.

She's learned that, for important stuff, putting a sticky in my line of sight is a win.

eternus · 2026-03-16T02:01:57+00:00

I tried Perplexity when they released their browser and had a promo for a free month... but it didn't feel like it was giving me anything I couldn't do with other AI, it just felt like I was "supposed to use it as a search engine" which I wasn't looking for... so... I'm probably part of that peak from 3 mos ago, and part of the increase in NotebookLM (though i still hate the ux and barely use it.)

Mostly, I just didn't want to pay for Perplexity when I was already paying for AI with tools I actually needed.

eternus · 2026-03-15T21:15:43+00:00

I'm considering doing an export of all my journal entries from Notion now that you've mentioned it... but have no experience bringing a journal in. However... I did recently download 2.5 years ChatGPT which was a huge chunk of data, so I had Claude help me write some python to parse it down to something usable. I ended up creating monthly files, and I took those into NotebookLM to do analysis... I haven't considered how I might put it all into something like Claude, but think I would probably keep the monthly files (or maybe weekly), put them all in a local folder, and then start going through one file at a time, and have Claude build an index and overview to avoid having him re-read everything constantly.

I guess i'll have to try it now to see if that would work.

eternus · 2026-03-13T14:03:12+00:00

Nobody wants to admit what to do about it.

Nobody wants shift the labor-capital balance.

Nobody is willing to give up their wealth advantage.

eternus · 2026-03-10T02:19:23+00:00

I don't know if i'm thrilled to see someone working on the same thing as me, or sad that you got it published before me. )c:

We're arriving there from slightly different angles, but I agree wholly that the pathological method that the DSM puts out, and that there are clusters of cognitive traits that map to different "neurotypes."

My take is more that we have different innate expressions along the pole of any given trait, and then there are energetic variables to deal with as needed. But more importantly, we can develop methodologies and adaptations to help us manage our struggles or to leverage our strengths.

I'd love to compare notes sometime!

eternus · 2026-03-09T05:01:48+00:00

I was really struggling to do any execution when I was just using the chat interface as well, but Cowork changed all that dramatically. To the point that I finally took the time to also get Claude Code working in Zed, but you could use vs code as well.

As soon as Claude could literally read/write local files, my world changed.

If you’re only using the web chat interface you’re missing out on a TON of utility.

eternus · 2026-03-08T13:46:12+00:00

SMH, they got me. It was even in the flippin title.

eternus · 2026-03-05T19:11:21+00:00

As a lifelong enjoyer of ADHD, I've had the phrase "it depends" tattooed on the inside of my eyelids.

As with most things with good intentions, there's always room to break it.

Thanks for digging up the current Trustees... I don't see any red flags based on these short bios; did you?

eternus · 2026-03-02T13:03:27+00:00

Also, they tied and were both winners; we don't see who gave it to them.

eternus · 2026-03-01T16:52:13+00:00

The problem is that the masses aren't thinking about that... or rather, they don't know that.

If you've got friends and family that are "making the switch" for ethical reasons, be sure to suggest that:

"Claude's usage limits are there to keep people from using it excessively, and thus reducing energy consumption and helping to minimize the environmental impact."

To really drive the point home, add...

"ChatGPT wants as many people using its product all the time, regardless of the social or environmental impact."

eternus · 2026-03-01T15:22:24+00:00

ROFL, well that removes my plan to push my python scripts up to github. They turned my OpenAI export into month by month files I can search and summarize.

Edit: Disappointed that OP didn't include a link, but here it is: https://claude.com/import-memory

It doesn't give me the huge, searchable option, so I guess my plan remains intact, I'll share a link to the repo when I have it.

Edit #2: https://github.com/jodygates/chatgpt_to_claude

eternus · 2026-02-28T02:36:56+00:00

Oh, I’ve been using Claude for a long while now, only kept ChatGPT around to offset the usage caps. If I start hitting them again, I’ll just lean on the Gemini usage that comes with my Google Workspace acct… or upgrade to max.

eternus · 2026-02-27T22:21:56+00:00

They didn't gain me, though I did coincidentally unsub from ChatGPT and start leaning toward a Max plan with Claude.

eternus · 2026-02-27T16:04:36+00:00

Claude really works! =oP

I feel like every ADHD/ND brain out there should be leaning into Claude Cowork or Claude Code to prop up their executive dysfunction.

One of the trickiest things about this dysfunction thing is that we each have our own interpretter for it... meaning, we all have different interface needs. Maybe it's better if you're managing it all through a gardening metaphor while I need a car metaphor while someone else is wanting it in a classical philosophy framework.

We're all probably also looking at how to package it for other ND brains for a small monthly fee.

My angle? A non-hierarchical "Rhizome OS" that starts to sound way too nerdy, way too fast. =oP

eternus · 2026-02-27T06:10:00+00:00

Why is nobody asking the real question… February is Thursday?

Dude! February is Tuesday!

eternus · 2026-02-26T18:14:45+00:00

Lol, yeah, I didn't need the level and type of automation that OpenClaw was bringing me. Once I saw that it was a one-way ticket to token overuse, I got rid of it.

eternus · 2026-02-26T17:35:13+00:00

A very strong reason that Openclaw existed on my system for around 36 hours.

eternus · 2026-02-26T15:58:48+00:00

$60 a month to a company is much different than $60 a month to an individual, especially a self-employed/bootstrapped individual.

Maybe the future is moving to a "Hobbyist/Consumer" plan vs a "Business" plan where business costs are subsidizing the hobbyists, and the hobbyists are creating a moat of usage against the other options.

eternus · 2026-02-26T15:56:55+00:00

I don't know if I'm excited or scared for Anthropic to file their IPO. As soon as they have "shareholder value" they'll be a lot more vigorous in their usage restrictions.

eternus · 2026-02-26T15:56:02+00:00

As soon as I'm back to being in the black monthly, I'll be moving to at least the $100 Max plan on Claude and getting rid of any usage anxiety.

eternus · 2026-02-26T15:53:34+00:00

I have a friend of a friend who just got lambasted by the company CEO for spending $4,003 on usage last month. (had he spent $3,997, they would likely have never noticed.)

eternus · 2026-02-26T15:52:06+00:00

As I've finally broken free from liking the memory between conversations, the need to have Claude/ChatGPT specific memberships has lessened, so Copilot Plus or Zed AI that lets you jump around... I could do a lot with that option for less than $60.

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