Attributed with [[ADHD Hyperactivity Impulsivity]] ![[ADHD 2.0 by John Ratey and Edward Hallowell#^gkl23d]] ADHD brains are neurodivergent since it doesn't switch between the task-positive network (TPN) and the [[Default Mode Network]] [^1] like normal brains do. Instead, it pursues things that stimulate or interest them to get into [[Flow State]]. Interest is valued more than importance, which hinders [[Prioritization]] For example, ![[Adhd 2.0#^7llpx1]] This is because [[ADHD brains lack neurotransmitters]] ![[Secrets of Your ADHD Brain#^gyv1i7]] This is why it is considered neurodivergence. It is a biological difference preventing us from doing so. ![[Secrets of Your ADHD Brain#^hruv0o]] - Importance - Social motivation - Reward emphasis This causes [[ADHD addictions]] > It will either look for extra stimulation through fidgeting, over eating, over spending, whatever else. So you will find yourself needing to write an essay but you end up watching youtube, playing video games or whatever else on the computer other than doing the task you need to. Or it will say "hey this is took hard" and shut down and you just can't perform anything, often times just mindless on the couch or bed. What is known as being interesting? - [[Intrinsic motivation]] To alleviate this need for stimulation, we can turn to [[Stimulants]] [^1]: [[ADHD 2.0 by John Ratey and Edward Hallowell#^spy7qc]]