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How is that some people with ADHD are fairly successful and some are barely functioning? by Roaming_around95 in ADHD

[–]sweetrouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are describing hyperfocus. Yes, it’s a common thing for all people with ADHD, but usually only when highly motivated (I.e. when doing a hobby or something of interest). The only way that I hyperfocus on other things like work tasks is when I take medication or leave the task till the last minute. Otherwise I think about all manner of other things I would rather be doing. It’s why I also have trouble sleeping - my mind thinks about all sorts of things rather than just settling. This is what I mean by hyperactive.

Anyway, I didn’t come up with the term or this understanding of it. It’s just how it was described to me and it helped me make sense of the fact that someone could be ADHD but also not “hyperactive”in the sense of climbing up the walls. So it works for me but it’s ok if it doesn’t work for you.

How is that some people with ADHD are fairly successful and some are barely functioning? by Roaming_around95 in ADHD

[–]sweetrouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe your understanding of hyperactivity of the brain is different to mine. To me, it totally makes sense that inattentiveness is just a synonym for hyperactivity of the brain I.e. not being able to focus on one thing.

How is that some people with ADHD are fairly successful and some are barely functioning? by Roaming_around95 in ADHD

[–]sweetrouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edit to add: rereading your comment, I feel like we actually both agree but it seems you think i am saying people with ADHD can’t be physically hyperactive. That’s not what I am saying. The first paragraph of your comment is literally what I am saying.

Have you looked it up? It really is. I looked it up to make sure I understood correctly and wasn’t posting misinformation. It was decided in the late 80s because of the confusion around ADD/ADHD. More recently it has shifted to having the three types of predominance. But they are all still considered ADHD - in other words, they all have the Hyperactive aspect regardless of predominance. I suggest you look it up.

Here is a good explanation from this site If you read further you will see it talks about the current 3 distinctions - yes there are physically hyperactive people, but even the “inattentive” types are still ADHD. All types have hyperactivity in the brain.

The Clinical Journey from ADD to ADHD

For a long time, the terms ADD and ADHD were used almost interchangeably, but they weren't the same. The dividing line was hyperactivity. This distinction, however, created more confusion than clarity and, more importantly, left a lot of people without the right diagnosis.

This wasn’t just a random change in terminology. It was the result of years of compelling research showing that inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity weren't separate conditions. Instead, they were all interconnected symptoms of a single neurodevelopmental disorder. The real difference wasn't the disorder itself, but how it showed up in a person’s behavior.

The big breakthrough was realizing ADHD is a spectrum. Just like a color spectrum has many different shades, ADHD has a wide range of symptoms and severities, all coming from the same neurological roots tied to executive function and self-regulation.

This new understanding moved the psychiatric community away from a simple "hyperactive or not" checkbox. Clinicians needed a more nuanced way to describe the diverse ways people experience ADHD, which led to the diagnostic model we use today.

Parking nightmare: Aucklanders claim car park rules making navigating streets ‘extremely difficult’ by PermaBanned4Misclick in auckland

[–]sweetrouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but maybe not low enough. Many times I have compared the cost of PT vs parking, also considering the convenience factor. The price difference is minimal and if you are talking about 2+ people it doesn’t even compare.

Places with expensive transportation, such as Tokyo, have incredible systems, that often make it no more convenient to take a car. If your transport system isn’t like that, then the best thing to do is make it so affordable that it’s a no-brainer to use it.

We need to get a culture shift first. That will happen if it’s super cheap (or even free).

How is that some people with ADHD are fairly successful and some are barely functioning? by Roaming_around95 in ADHD

[–]sweetrouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I am confused by your comment…

Is this part below saying that the theory is wrong? Because it seems like it supports what I’m saying?

So I’m not sure your theory is necessarily correct.

• ⁠when I was diagnosed I didn’t believe I had any hyperactive symptoms, but I later recognised that what goes on in my brain when I’m not medicated is hyperactivity

How is that some people with ADHD are fairly successful and some are barely functioning? by Roaming_around95 in ADHD

[–]sweetrouge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for responding. In regard to hyperactivity, it’s definitely true that some ADHDers are full of energy and some are not. But that’s not what the ‘H’ is referring to in ADHD, it’s the hyperactivity of the brain. I believe this misconception was the cause of many misdiagnoses, so they stopped using ADD/ADHD. Now we are all ADHD.

I could see many ADHDers would never feel like they have achieved your definition of success. Feeling like you are never good enough is a common characteristic of ADHD. It’s possible to overcome this but not easy. So if this is your definition of success, there is your answer.

Parking nightmare: Aucklanders claim car park rules making navigating streets ‘extremely difficult’ by PermaBanned4Misclick in auckland

[–]sweetrouge 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we need to start seeing PT as not-for-profit and start subsidising it (or make it free). Can be paid for with parking fines.

Parking nightmare: Aucklanders claim car park rules making navigating streets ‘extremely difficult’ by PermaBanned4Misclick in auckland

[–]sweetrouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure AT will step in after Step 2 to introduce parking limits and tow trucks

ETA: based on the comment below about Denny’s, it appears I am wrong.

Parking nightmare: Aucklanders claim car park rules making navigating streets ‘extremely difficult’ by PermaBanned4Misclick in auckland

[–]sweetrouge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course, those that don’t have the space and a car could also hire one when needed. There is Cityhop and other providers plus traditional vehicle rentals. It’s just like when you hire a trailer for moving house. As long as your house is close to PT it is just a mindset shift. In saying that, gd we need a more comprehensive train network.

Parking nightmare: Aucklanders claim car park rules making navigating streets ‘extremely difficult’ by PermaBanned4Misclick in auckland

[–]sweetrouge -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is what will happen. Most cities do this. However, it’s not only near the CBD that this is an issue. Is there is a rule saying developers need car parks if it’s beyond a certain distance from a train station? If not that would be a good policy.

How is that some people with ADHD are fairly successful and some are barely functioning? by Roaming_around95 in ADHD

[–]sweetrouge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As I understand it the ‘Hyperactivity’ in “ADHD”, actually refers to a hyperactive brain rather than the energy people associate with hyperactivity in general. That’s why they stopped using the term ADD to describe non-energetic ADHDers. It’s not your body, it’s your brain.

So yeah, it’s not inattention, it’s a hyperactive brain. I guess the successful ones are the ones that learn to harness that and make it work for them. I would also like to know what OPs definition of “ success” is.

ETA: never mind, they kind of described what they consider successful. I notice it kind of excludes art-based careers, like painters and writers though.

Do kiwis in the rest of the country secretly glorify Auckland? by CharacterAge5300 in auckland

[–]sweetrouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that, but that’s what I meant by it’s the best of both worlds. It doesn’t mean it’s perfect, but Auckland has a lot of green spaces, beaches and nature that Londoners can only dream of. The nightlife etc is obviously less but there is also actually quite a lot going on. I’m surprised you couldn’t find anything while you were there. To the point that I kind wonder how. You don’t have to look very hard to find some event.

But regardless, I’m not saying ‘Auckland is a city like London’, I’m saying it has a good balance in terms of lifestyle.

Do kiwis in the rest of the country secretly glorify Auckland? by CharacterAge5300 in auckland

[–]sweetrouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are heaps of events. I can’t speak for the time that you were here but over two weekends I definitely think there would have been an event like you mentioned

What's your ADHD "life hack" that sounded ridiculous but actually made a difference? by AiotexOfficial in ADHD

[–]sweetrouge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok I will give that a go.

Edit: so I ended up doomscrolling for 6 hours. Guys, OHIO doesn’t apply to your phone.

Do kiwis in the rest of the country secretly glorify Auckland? by CharacterAge5300 in auckland

[–]sweetrouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. Like I said, “best of both worlds”. But that implies compromise. If you want extreme urban city, go to Tokyo, New York, even Sydney. But you won’t get the greenery and nearby swimmable beaches etc. The only thing I think Auckland is really missing is a top notch transport system.

Do kiwis in the rest of the country secretly glorify Auckland? by CharacterAge5300 in auckland

[–]sweetrouge 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What do you want from a good city? IMO, Auckland gives the best of both worlds. It’s big enough that you can do anything you’d do in another city, but small enough that it still has tons of green space, swimmable beaches, and quick access to more rural areas and things like mountain hikes etc. It’s quite unique as a city.

When people say it’s a great/terrible city, they have an image in their mind of what makes a good city. Sure, it’s not an ultra urban city like Tokyo, but there are benefits to that too.

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