A recent study found that the 100 most popular TikTok videos tagged #ADHD clocked up a total of almost half a billion views. But should viewers be taking advice from social media influencers on more serious issues, such as mental health? A psychologist tells us what we keep getting wrong about ADHD in this article from @sciencefocus:

https://flip.it/3lN_xD

#Science #Health #MentalHealth #ADHD

The most stressful video you'll see today

#adhd #meme #adhdmeme #neurodivergent #adhs #stress

me😤irl

#adhd #adhs #meme #adhdmeme #me_irl

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The image is a four-panel comic strip featuring a character with long red hair, wearing a yellow sweater. The background is a light purple color. Each panel is labeled with a time: 08:00, 13:00, 18:00, and 23:00, indicating different times of the day. In the first panel at 08:00, the character is standing with her hand covering her mouth, appearing to yawn. In the second panel at 13:00, she is again standing with her hand near her mouth, also appearing to yawn. The third panel at 18:00 shows her stretching with her hand on her head, still in the yellow sweater. The final panel at 23:00 depicts her lying in bed, wearing a blue tank top, with her arms crossed and a relaxed expression. The comic strip humorously illustrates the character's tiredness throughout the day, culminating in her lying down to sleep at night. The text at the top reads "From meirl community on Reddit," indicating the source of the comic.

Spent almost the whole day yesterday stuck between uv and Poetry. In the end, I just asked ChatGPT to decide. it picked uv. So... uv it is.

#Python #uv #poetry #Programming #ADHD

fellow #ADHD 'ers, how the fuck do you dig yourself out when you have like 10 big tasks to do and a dozen other small things?

todo list time i guess, and yes starting small

i spend literally weeks just putting off making a todo list

Q for the #neurodiverse crowd among us...

Anyone find it easy to become overly-sensitive after eating a LOT of food?

After eating a big meal the last couple of times, I've been feeling overwhelmed by the slightest external stimulus, particularly sounds.

So much so that last time I came home after a large meal I had to lie down in a darkened room with earplugs in for half an hour just to let my brain cool down a bit.

#neurodiverse #ADHD #Autism

Hey guys, does anyone know a selfhostable alternative to #Siri? I used to use Siri to make my thoughts being written down or for creating reminders or adding something to my calendar. Maybe sometimes to ask for the weather but that is not important. Since I don’t use it anymore I'm more messed about this and it really helped me to get rid of random thoughts but I want that apple can spy on me less. Is #HomeAssistant Voice a thing?

#selfhosted #selfhost #selfhosting #adhd #smarthome #apple

[TLDR Hyperfous Vs Hyperfixation ]

Kinda hate how my brain latches onto a Thing & decides 'THIS IS YOUR HYPER FIXATION NOW'

It's not the same as hyperfocus which (feels like) it usually involves some active participation from me?

I am locked into thing because I like the Thing Vs I am compelled to do Thing and cannot stop thinking of thing?!

Am prob explaining this wrong but - yeah

Plus hyperfocus project completion depression is apparently real ?

#ADHD #Autisim #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic

No shopping without headphones

#adhd #adhs

New research shows that autistic people experience intense joy connected to autistic traits.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/positively-different/202506/what-brings-autistic-people-joy

#neurodivergent #neurodiversity #adhd #autism #autistic #actuallyautistic #mentalhealth

Ergh, being assertive and strongly wording my thoughts and opinions is so incredibly taxing, emotionally. Even in textual communication.

#ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #ADHD #AuDHD

Is not knowing why I'm feeling what I'm feeling an #ADHD thing?
"I'm sad."
"Why are you sad?"
"I don't know."

In the chapter I'm (re)writing, a character expresses common misconceptions about ADHD. Such as:

- Women and girls don't have it
- If you can do something sometimes, you can do it always
- "Everyone is a little ADHD"

What are others you've come across?

#ADHD @adhd

I got my casserole dish all set up with the noodles, sauce, and cheese, then I set it on top of the oven to preheat and went about my business. As my timer was going off to take dinner out of the oven I had a sickening feeling in my stomach…

I never actually put the dish in the oven.

#ADHD

Is face blindness a common thing? I'm wondering if it's a #neurodivergent #autism #adhd #nuerospicy quirk...
I honestly cannot tell the difference between (couple examples):

• Patricia Arquette & Anna Paquin
• Julia Roberts & Sandra Bullock

🧠🐒 Taming the Inner Chimp – Mental Health, MBTI and Meaningful Structure
New blog post now live: https://cirriustech.co.uk/personalblog/taming-the-inner-chimp/

Over the past few years, I’ve built up a mental health early warning system using tools like MECS (Mood, Energy, Clarity, Sleep) and BACES (Bodycare, Achievement, Connection, Enjoyment, Step Back). They’ve been invaluable — but recently, I’ve added something new that’s brought it all together:

👉 The Chimp Paradox by Prof Steve Peters
👉 Myers-Briggs (ENTP) insight
👉 My 1‑2‑3 daily structure (inspired by Scrum)
👉 …and a surprising co-pilot: ChatGPT

This post explores how I use these tools — as someone with suspected ADHD/DCD and a long history of high-functioning burnout — to stay grounded, reflective, and (mostly!) on track.

If you:
✅ Struggle with habit forming
✅ Often get hijacked by your emotional brain
✅ Thrive on systems but resist structure
✅ Are neurodivergent or support someone who is…

…I hope there’s something in here that resonates.

🧩 Not about perfection — just progress, presence, and a bit more self-compassion.

Would love your thoughts or your own mental resilience hacks if you’re up for sharing.

#MentalHealth #Neurodivergence #SelfLeadership #ADHD #TheChimpParadox #MBTI #Scrum #Wellbeing #InnerWork

@actuallyautistic @actuallyadhd

My 26 y/o daughter finally got to see a psychiatrist. This was an online video call appointment.

She asked about possibly being Autistic, given that she scored within the range on several psychometric tests. He said "you make good eye contact and speak well so you're not Autistic"

I can't even wrap my head around that statement. I mean, completely disregarding the fact that "makes eye contact" is not a reliable indicator because of masking... how do you assess eye contact on a fucking VIDEO CALL?

On the plus side, she did finally get diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed meds, and those are already having a positive impact.

Still, though, I can't get over the sheer idiocy of that statement.

#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #Neurodivergent

Had these shared with me from a family member (as the original creator is on Instagram and I'm not), just wanted to share them with others, as I felt I could relate to a lot of this personally - so logically I thought it might for others too 🙂 ⁨#Autism⁩ ⁨#ADHD⁩ ⁨#AuDHD⁩

On Saturday, someone told me that he eats vegan, has ADHD, and (btw.) uses ArchLinux.

I'm still not sure if it was a joke or if I was expected to call bingo.

#adhd #arch #vegan

I still find it very difficult to start putting in the initial #HTML/#CSS and related files in a new @django project. And thus I can not start a project when I want to. #django #ADHD

Português:

Pessoas com TDAH: usam IA para gerenciar seus sintomas?

Tenho várias críticas ao uso de IA, porém nesse ponto é algo que sinto que de fato possui benefícios.

O que vocês acham?

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English:

People with ADHD: do you use AI to manage your symptoms?

I have a lot of criticism about AI usage, but at this point, I feel it has benefits, in fact.

What do you think?

#TDAH #ADHD

I'm compiling a list of resources for reading with ADHD for my community, The Cozy Reading with ADHD Club (http://bit.ly/readADHD).

These could be YouTube channels, blogs, podcasts - anything helpful/ of interest for readers with ADHD!

Know of any, or have one yourself? Please let me know! ❤️

#ADHD #books #book #bookstodon #BookReview @adhd @actuallyadhd @bookstodon@a.gup.pe @bookstodon@fedigroups.social

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A little girl twisting her face while trying to look through a telescope

Time for the usual #Introduction post after the move!

I'm Sar (he/him), a professional IT Nerd (I'm an engineer in MECM) who is into the following:

#Videogaming
#WorldofWarcraft / #Warcraft / #wow
#PS5 / #Steam / #Switch / #Gamepass
#Linux #endeavouros #archlinux
#Scifi
#Starwars / #Startrek / #Babylon5 / #Marvel & #DC

I'm also a self-diagnosed #autistic person with #adhd who reads up lots on #autism

Hi there!