#### [[ADHD Brains are able to observe and interact with several subconsciouss processes simultaniously]]
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- Most humans are aware of only 1 layer of their mind. The present.
- Most people are unaware of their Subconscious processes where as [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] brains can see/observe them
- Fracturing the attentions and being able to "see" the layers of attention and comprehend the goings on below the surface level of consciousness. Understanding the sub-processes going on and visualizing them.
- Given example: a [[Neurotypical]] person planning their wedding for months and with only surface level 1 thoughts going on in the background that ultimately culminate in a wedding day cold feet *"I CAN'T DO THIS"* scenario
- Whereas [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] brains are actually aware of their subconscious processes
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- The [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] thought stack they shift and change in focus and priority and level of prominence ultimately leading to **attention churn** when most [[Neurotypical|NT]] people are really just aware of the first level of consciousness.
- This can cause one to feel like they are unable to be present in the moment with others because their cognitive resources^[[[Cognitive Load]]] are being consumed by **attention churn**.
- The downstream effects of the inability to be or feel present is potentially [[Depression]] or adverse interactions with others leading to flare ups of [[Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria causes people with ADHD to become people pleasers|RSD]]
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Tags:
[[Attention]] - [[Psychology]] - [[Physiology]] - [[Mental Health]] - [[Neurodivergent]] - [[Neuroscience]]
Reference:
[[+ 2021-02-11 Dr K teaches Mizkif Advanced Tactics for ADHD]]
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