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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2025 · 22 MIN

42 Growing Up, Hyper Focused, ADHD and Adventures – I am lucky my mother and wife are Saints

from So, There I Am... · host Travis Jay Vernon

Show Notes:42 Growing Up, Hyper Focused, ADHD and Adventures – I am lucky my mother and wife are SaintsLocations: Everywhere I have been and ongoing 1970’s to PresentAs I grew up I would get hyper focused on things and about learning. I would put all of my attention into whatever task interested me and then after a while I would get burnt out on it. Then I would switch to my new hyper fixation. I always had crazy vivid dreams and as I have aged it has become problematic because I was constantly tired. I would wake up exhausted because I had been guiding in my dreams all night. I finally broke down and was diagnosed with ADHD and told to take a mild drug to help me focus. This has helped me a lot to be able to get good rest but at the same time has not changed who or what I am. I still have a crazy brain that is constantly moving 1000 miles an hour and taking in everything around me (sights/sounds/emotions) but has allowed me to focus just a little more. If you are interested in understanding ADHD more check out the videos and publications from Russell Barkley, PhD. It is great information and has helped me a lot.Funny how when you look back over your life it is easy to see why you did the things you did but thought you knew everything in the moment. Thank goodness for amazing parents, grandparents and my wife. If you are enjoying the stories and the podcast, I would really appreciate a 5 star review and please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. I would love to connect with you all at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! Thank you and go live your stories! Original episode artwork created by Scott Simkins.Music Courtesy  of Unicorn Heads and used with Permission:Sunshine on Sand; Performed by Unicorn HeadsSupport the show

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Show Notes: 42 Growing Up, Hyper Focused, ADHD and Adventures – I am lucky my mother and wife are Saints Locations: Everywhere I have been and ongoing 1970’s to Present As I grew up I would get hyper focused on things and about learning. I would put all of my attention into whatever task interested me and then after a while I would get burnt out on it. Then I would switch to my new hyper fixation. I always had crazy vivid dreams and as I have aged it has become problematic because I was...

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