That’s me. I will get “stuck” on something for hours and hours and suddenly it’s 12 midnight and I should have been in bed 2 hours ago. I just… Can’t pull myself away from it.
Same. This inertia is the source of all to many 02:something bedtimes and missed mornings. And when I don’t have my idleness structures available, that’s when I go both to and out of bed early.
Sounds a lot like hyper-focus to me too, but like most traits shared by ADHD and Autism, there are probably some subtle differences. Personally I find the inertia terminology to be more representative of my experience.
No, hyperfocus, for me at least, is more like when you’re reading a good book, or playing a game, and you lose track of time, because, unsurprisingly, you’re focused on the activity.
This is more like knowing that you have to do something but not being able to get the energy to move. Imagine sitting on a comfortable seat in front of the fire in the winter, and you need to walk the dog. You’re already feeling tired and sleepy. Outside is really cold and it’s raining that horrible type of rain that manages to get in everywhere. The dog is lying on a blanket looking very happy, but you know you really should disturb him because he needs a walk, but it won’t hurt to put it off for a little while, maybe just to see if the rain stops.
Now imagine that feeling dialled up to 11, and you’re getting close.
If it helps, I know that feeling. If it wasn’t for the fact that I’ve got a kid and several pets, I’d probably only get up to use the bathroom and get food and drinks. Even the food and drinks are a struggle sometimes though.
It’s the first time i hear about it but that’s the exact word i’ve been using for years, including my recent interview for an ASD diagnosis. They seemed particularly triggered and told me it’s procrastination and thus I’m ADHD. It doesn’t help me not questionning my 1h speed run diagnosis
I thought that was an ADHD trait… or is this one of those symptoms that can be true for both?
But this explains why my partner will play the same game all day and nothing else, even though she has plans to work on projects and stuff.
That’s me. I will get “stuck” on something for hours and hours and suddenly it’s 12 midnight and I should have been in bed 2 hours ago. I just… Can’t pull myself away from it.
Same. This inertia is the source of all to many 02:something bedtimes and missed mornings. And when I don’t have my idleness structures available, that’s when I go both to and out of bed early.
Sounds a lot like hyper-focus to me too, but like most traits shared by ADHD and Autism, there are probably some subtle differences. Personally I find the inertia terminology to be more representative of my experience.
No, hyperfocus, for me at least, is more like when you’re reading a good book, or playing a game, and you lose track of time, because, unsurprisingly, you’re focused on the activity.
This is more like knowing that you have to do something but not being able to get the energy to move. Imagine sitting on a comfortable seat in front of the fire in the winter, and you need to walk the dog. You’re already feeling tired and sleepy. Outside is really cold and it’s raining that horrible type of rain that manages to get in everywhere. The dog is lying on a blanket looking very happy, but you know you really should disturb him because he needs a walk, but it won’t hurt to put it off for a little while, maybe just to see if the rain stops.
Now imagine that feeling dialled up to 11, and you’re getting close.
Not so subtle I guess. I’ve experienced both these to varying degrees so I’ve just been lumping them into the same thing.
I do nothing for 3 days a week. Literally nothing. Even forcing myself to play a videogame with my family takes a lot.
If it helps, I know that feeling. If it wasn’t for the fact that I’ve got a kid and several pets, I’d probably only get up to use the bathroom and get food and drinks. Even the food and drinks are a struggle sometimes though.
It’s the first time i hear about it but that’s the exact word i’ve been using for years, including my recent interview for an ASD diagnosis. They seemed particularly triggered and told me it’s procrastination and thus I’m ADHD. It doesn’t help me not questionning my 1h speed run diagnosis
Yeah I thought so too. Body doubling is similar to what they’re suggesting here and is often recommended for ADHDers.