No worries, it's good to know this, so I can take this into account when I set up my articles. I make them like this, so that those that cannot read to the end, because of an attention problem, can get the message with the graphics.
In my case, I can never get through long texts because of my adhd. I like to get to bottom of it and conclusion faster.
Just to make sure, is it the cartoon graphic that is too overwhelming or the quantity of graphics in the article that makes it difficult for you to read it?
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 this post is spot on for me! your articles are so incredibly well researched and written. you’re creating an incredible resource for neurodivergent folks here and i appreciate you!
i genuinely read your articles and try the suggestions. the Finch app has truly helped me so much.
i remember a shorter article that discussed a technique similar to what you share in such incredible detail here. i’d like to share a personal experience with that:
this week my partner was injured and was feeling much more emotional than usual but i was oblivious to his heightened vulnerability. he inadvertently said something that triggered a memory from a very controlling relationship in college. i felt the immediate and visceral distress that accompanies any interaction that feels controlling.
(i have that genx “i won’t do what you told me” style of reaction to coercion or control which i now know is also common with adhd because you wrote an article!!!)
as i was feeling my body react and the thoughts start to spin, i was trying to untangle my wired headphones so that physical struggle added to my distress. my partner immediately sensed a problem and asked what was wrong. i didn’t snap at him or try to continue what i was doing. i just paused and took a deep breath and said “just hang on ok?”. i took several more breaths and changed my tactics with the headphones which fixed that problem. i then was able to gather my thoughts and calmly explain how his completely innocuous and reasonable comment triggered a memory i didn’t know was still upsetting.
it ended up being a bit of a bonding experience because i never had to get through the remorse for my overreaction. so i absolutely can confirm that the suggestions in this article can help in everyday situations. 🫶🫶🫶
Great, this might help too:
https://substack.com/@yinyangbrain/note/c-272794164
Thx for sharing thus add on. Useful for everyone
No worries, it's good to know this, so I can take this into account when I set up my articles. I make them like this, so that those that cannot read to the end, because of an attention problem, can get the message with the graphics.
In my case, I can never get through long texts because of my adhd. I like to get to bottom of it and conclusion faster.
Just to make sure, is it the cartoon graphic that is too overwhelming or the quantity of graphics in the article that makes it difficult for you to read it?
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 this post is spot on for me! your articles are so incredibly well researched and written. you’re creating an incredible resource for neurodivergent folks here and i appreciate you!
i genuinely read your articles and try the suggestions. the Finch app has truly helped me so much.
i remember a shorter article that discussed a technique similar to what you share in such incredible detail here. i’d like to share a personal experience with that:
this week my partner was injured and was feeling much more emotional than usual but i was oblivious to his heightened vulnerability. he inadvertently said something that triggered a memory from a very controlling relationship in college. i felt the immediate and visceral distress that accompanies any interaction that feels controlling.
(i have that genx “i won’t do what you told me” style of reaction to coercion or control which i now know is also common with adhd because you wrote an article!!!)
as i was feeling my body react and the thoughts start to spin, i was trying to untangle my wired headphones so that physical struggle added to my distress. my partner immediately sensed a problem and asked what was wrong. i didn’t snap at him or try to continue what i was doing. i just paused and took a deep breath and said “just hang on ok?”. i took several more breaths and changed my tactics with the headphones which fixed that problem. i then was able to gather my thoughts and calmly explain how his completely innocuous and reasonable comment triggered a memory i didn’t know was still upsetting.
it ended up being a bit of a bonding experience because i never had to get through the remorse for my overreaction. so i absolutely can confirm that the suggestions in this article can help in everyday situations. 🫶🫶🫶
🙏Thank for sharing this story, I hope it will help to see through their symptoms and strategies like you did
Thank you for this valuable comment. Would it help if I publish a lighter version of this articles without the graphics?
So for my next article I will publish 2 versions.