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I’ve realized that I kind of rely on my periods of hyperfocus to complete things (when I’m able to direct it toward the right task). If I go onto medication, will I still be able to hyperfocus? As destructive as hyperfocus can be when it’s pointed at the wrong thing, it’s like a superpower when it’s pointed at the right thing. Sometimes I appreciate the periodic flurry of activity and inspiration.

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In my experience it is still possible, and you can even get a bit more control as to what you hyperfocus on.

[-] FringeTheory999@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

that’s awesome. if that’s true I’m sold. I spend a lot of cpu cycles trying to figure out ways to flip that switch on.

[-] tool@r.rosettast0ned.com 4 points 1 year ago

It's true, at least for me. I can actually control the focus now instead of digging down a rabbithole of for 6 hours at 3am.

If I'm going down that rabbithole now, it's because I want to.

The downside is that the adverse effects of the meds can prevent you from being able to do much, so its about finding just the right dosage for your body.

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