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Did something today I had been putting off for 6 months
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I see it like this; Instead of raising our mood from say a base 0, we're getting to 0 from a negative deficit. A net gain, but not really making you feel better.
Getting things done you know you need to do is a hygiene factor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-factor_theory
I’ve never heard of this before. It seems useful. Thanks for the intro!
whoa, cool study. Never heard of this before, but it makes sense. I do still think ADHD brains process dopamine/seratonin differently - maybe that makes more or most things "hygiene factors", where a neurotypical would have them more as a "motivator"?
The common "oh I accomplished this, but it rather than elation, I just feel relief", and if you don't accomplish the stress of it being unmet
This was news for me as well, bookmarked and looking forward to an in-depth read later - thank you!
I'm always so happy to learn more about how this works so I can recognize and adapt. I know it works for many, but the thought of medication as the answer is something I really try to avoid.