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Re:Ask HN: Experienced software engineer – but unable to con... by badpun on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @03:30AM (#33716573)
> In my downperiods I am unable to clean my teeth.

That sounds like a symptom of depression, not ADHD.

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Re:Ask HN: Experienced software engineer – but unable to con... by Throwaway49202 on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @05:41AM (#33717515)
It's not emotional. I'm not feeling down/sad. I just can't focus on doing anything.
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Re:Ask HN: Experienced software engineer – but unable to con... by badpun on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @06:11AM (#33717749)
I'm not an expert, but I've never heard of such severe symptoms in ADHD cases. I think you should really consult a psychiatrist.
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Re:Ask HN: Experienced software engineer – but unable to con... by solumunus on Thursday November 24, 2022 @08:40AM (#33731168)
Brushing teeth doesn't require focus. There is definitely more than ADHD going on here. Extreme depression often isn't feeling down/sad, it's a complete lack of energy or motivation to do even the most simple tasks such as brushing ones teeth.
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Re:Ask HN: Experienced software engineer – but unable to con... by YuriNiyazov on Wednesday November 30, 2022 @05:41PM (#33809001)
This is not ADHD
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