I just saw this video in the orange site and at first I thought....I get he hates math. But what really claimed my attention is the top comment, it goes like this

> The study suggests that engaging executive functions, which are often challenging for individuals with ADHD, may lead to increased physical activity or fidgeting as a way to help regulate attention and focus.

> Basically the fidgeting doesn’t mean he’s not paying attention rather the opposite

> The fidgeting is part of how people with adhd digest information

> Since Star Wars doesn’t require thinking he remains still

> https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10802-017-0338-x

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You should regularly update your introduction post, so that's what I'm doing.

You can call me Bob, and I'm a thirty-something year old living on Awabakal land (Newcastle) in Australia.

I came to the Fediverse because I valued, and wanted, conversation rather than "engagement". Kindness over the rabid hatred and bigotry that existed over on Twitter.

I liked it so much I decided to start an instance. And that's where we are now.

The main thing I talk about here is video games. I'm a fan of pretty much all gaming genres, but some of my favourites from over the years are:

• Tomb Raider
• Dragon Age
• Cities: Skylines
• Future Cop: LAPD
• Transport Fever

I game on Linux!

I have a wonderful wife @Jamies, and a lot of animals. We have two cats, Pumpkin & Nutmeg, and three greyhounds, Waffle, Tim Tam & Fairy Floss.

I'm passionately anti-greyhound racing, and have fostered five rescued greyhounds in 2025 as of this post (including Floss who is a foster fail). Greyhounds are a really special breed of dog and they do not deserve the abuse, pain and needless deaths they endure every day as part of the industry.

I'm also passionately anti-bigotry, and I need to get better at verbalising it. I've watched on in shock as the world has taken lurch toward bigotry, racism, homophobia and transphobia. People should have the right to be who they authentically are without fearing being abused, attacked, or eliminated as we're seeing in the USA right now.

I'm also recently diagnosed with ADHD, which was a long time coming and a deep relief for me. I'd always felt as though something wasn't quite right in life, and that just living seemed harder for me than it is for many people around me. Understanding ADHD and how dopamine works in the body suddenly made my life make so much sense.

I'm unashamedly empathic, and will reach out if I see someone struggling. I won't take offence if you tell me to leave you alone.

#VideoGames#ADHD#Greyhounds#Cats#Awabakal#NewcastleAU#TombRaider#CitiesSkylines#LinuxGaming#Introduction

The 6 biggest questions about adult ADHD, answered by a neuroscientist

https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/adhd-questions-answered

The reality of living with ADHD and what it means, but those who do just that, and have done for years

#ADHD#Brains#Neurodiversity

BTW the small tree at the end of one of the raised veg garden beds (near the end of the video) is a volunteer plum. My plum trees are producing many suckers, but no fruit yet. My Goldilocks brain hasn't opened the door (#ADHD dominant, it seems) to research into how to manage this.

I'll figure it out eventually.

Hey #ADHD friends, I could use your help. We're looking for tips and tricks that help with attending to school, homework, and similar things.

My kids have some side effects with stimulant medications that make them reluctant to increase dose. They've agreed to experiment with behavior changes that might help close the gap. Any tips, resources are helpful -- evidence-based gets bonus points.

And gender incongruity. And ADHD. And many more things we only recently started to properly diagnose.

#mentalhealth #lgbtqia #transgender #nonbinary #autism #adhd

I found a local place for adult psychological assessment (for autism and ADHD) but they only do it for autism. I’m pretty sure thats yes for me but not really sure about ADHD. Besides I was thinking if it’s really ADHD, some meds might help. So I guess I’m back to square one with all the confusion about my neuro-state (?) #Neurospicy #adhd#ActuallyAutistics

I don't feel asleepy anymore but this is an adjustment fro the high of medikinet.

The way Elvanse works is VERY differnet and I'm pretty sure 30mg are not going to be enough but I could be wrong and just need more napping.

The thing is Bupropion does send me to nap several times a day sometimes.

REMEMBER that all this ADHD ordeal started MOSTLY because I have lifelong sleeping issues that have vanished with all 3 meds.

#ADHD#Sleeping

@actuallyadhd

I'm very oddly knackered and hungry. The drowsiness seems to happen to plenty of people 3 hours in. Most just had a nap then carry on. Some fix it with food. Some have a coffee, you can have coffee with Elvanse, just not advisable.

I'm not going to fight the inevitable. I'm very very tired and weak. I'm going to eat something then sleep for an hour and see if, as it seems to happen with most people, this fixes it.

@actuallyadhd

#ADHD#Elvanse

I'm feeling quite sleepy, is it normal to feel very sleepy on Elvanse/Vyanse/lisdexamphetamine?

EDIT: This is 3 hours after taking it.

@actuallyadhd
@adhd

#ADHD#Elvanse

+1 #adhd

#ADHD

Unfuckingbelievable, it's that easy!

I cannot

I cannot

believe

THIS

While everybody else struggles, I can literally get amphetamines LEGALLY on a Saturday evening, 30 minutes after deciding "fuck it I want to try Elvanse". All I had to do was to find the earliest possible psychiatrist in BUPA (costs = ZERO for all videoconference consults), attach my diagnose in PDF and tell them I want to try Elvanse.

Pharmacist just told me through whatsapp they have no stock but I'll get it tomorrow 4pm. It's been ordered.

To be fair I'm not in a rush, I just want to try them and compare.

#ADHD#Elvanse