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		InvisibleUp on April 20, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: How do I overcome mental laziness? That sounds exactly like what the ADHD community calls a "hyperfixation". If you do want to look down the ADHD path more, here's some articles and such that might be helpful. Obviously, see a therapist about all of this and get diagnosed too if this all seriously resonates with you. - "Why I Procrastinate" - https://invisibleup.com/articles/27/ (disclaimer: i wrote this one) - "ADHD: A Lifelong Struggle" - https://gekk.info/articles/adhd.html - ADHD Alien comics - https://adhd-alien.tumblr.com/ - Dani Donovan's ADHD infographics - https://twitter.com/i/events/808796572716765185

throwaway392938 on April 20, 2020 [–]

Thanks both for the feedback and for the resources. Yes, I will definitely see a therapist.

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