• Jonathan Hendry@iosdev.space
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    1 day ago

    @o7___o7 @techtakes

    I always wonder if an ADHDer gambling while a stimulant dose is active would find gambling even more addictive than a non-ADHDer because of the artificially increased amount of dopamine floating around. Or the same but with other potentially addictive behaviors.

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      In my experience, stimulants mean more self-control!

      ADHD is a broad church, but most of us generally show reduced dopaminergic activity around the frontal lobe, which can manifest, as an example, executive dysfunction. The right stimulant medication at the proper dosage helps balance that out. My unmedicated brother can drink a latte and go to sleep immediately.

      Gambling, browsing, etc feel good for the same reason, and I will never touch casinos, cocaine or street meth because I suspect that it’d ruin me.

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        Wait…I would like to hone in your brother drinking latte point, could you explain that in a bit more detail, if you don’t mind?