Distracted ADHD DIAGNOSIS: "It gives you a language and removes shame!"
Sep 2, 2025
Join Jack and Emily, a passionate advocate for ADHD awareness, as they dive into the challenges and quirks of living with ADHD. They share the top five annoyances faced by those with ADHD and discuss the emotional rollercoaster of gaming addiction, revealing personal anecdotes. The conversation shifts to ADHD entrepreneurship, touching on commitment, fears, and overcoming rejection-sensitive dysphoria. They emphasize the importance of support and open communication to tackle shame and foster understanding within the community.
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Gaming Can Become All-Consuming
- Jack and Emily share gaming compulsion stories, including Jack's deep FIFA obsession and Emily's Sims 4 attachment.
- Both describe losing hours and emotional investment in virtual characters, showing gaming as an intense ADHD trap.
Remove Access Or Delay Purchases
- If a game becomes harmful, remove access or delay buying it to break the impulse cycle.
- Jack suggests not owning a console and Emily recommends someone physically pull the plug if needed.
ADHD Suits Startup Early-Stage Energy
- Many entrepreneurs exhibit ADHD traits, drawn by high-intensity early commitment and variety.
- Choosing low-cost, low-commitment experiments lets ADHD founders test ideas without catastrophic loss.