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.

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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.

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It’s true, at least for me. I can actually control the focus now instead of digging down a rabbithole of <random topic here> for 6 hours at 3am.

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

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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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