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Re:ADHD traits were an advantage in evolution by Ancapistani on Tuesday May 28, 2024 @12:06PM (#40502186)
> EXCEPT when there's a fire

I heard a description a few weeks ago - on TikTok, of all places - that perfectly describes this for me:

I'm calm under stress, and stressed when it's calm.

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Re:ADHD traits were an advantage in evolution by theshrike79 on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @05:37AM (#40510128)
Yea, I had an unconscious habit of waiting until things were on fire before doing anything about them.

Not really a healthy way to live in the end

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