Hold the fuck up. This is what everyone experiences, right? It’s not a sign of ADHD, is it? What the hell?! JFC social media is how I learned I have total aphantasia and I’m not ready for this.

[–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 17 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

It’s becoming one of those things where more and more people have some bits and pieces from the spectrum. I’m convinced that a big contributor is how stupidly fast-paced our society is, and the amount of information we are expected to constantly be processing.

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The massive flood of information and things to remember/learn/stay on top of absolutely makes the symptoms mkre apparent and the effects more frustrating.

[–] DokPsy@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Also, society doesn't just sweep any neuro divergent condition under the rug of "let's cure it with lobotomies"

[–] WHARRGARBL@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Not sure what prompted it, but I have you tagged as my favorite fediverson for brilliance, kindness, and humor.

[–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Wow, I’m honored! I know we’ve definitely crossed paths before because I remember the username. Always makes me laugh. I love how tight-knit the Lemmy community is.

Ninja edit: how do you assign tags to a user? I’m on the Mlem app but can’t find that feature.

[–] Chozo@fedia.io 3 points 3 months ago

I've read before that there is a lot of overlap with aphantasia and ADHD. I also have aphantasia, and am pretty sure I have ADHD as well, so there's another +1 for that theory, I suppose.

[–] sexy_peach@feddit.org 2 points 3 months ago

I wonder about this as well

[–] vala@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 months ago

Aphabtasia isn't real.

INB4 any comments whatsoever.