This is the reverse of ADHD. I most people, their brain produces almost enough internal stimulation to keep itself happy. They still need a small amount to get there though. This can be external (books, films, conversation etc) or internal. In ADHD, the level is low enough that it can’t be pulled up enough internally, leading to the short term novelty seeking that is the classic symptom.
At the other end, is this. For some people, the level of natural stimulation is enough to be happy, independent of external (or even internal) sources. They don’t need the boost. They are happy sitting staring at a wall, and possibly see it as a nice break from the overstimulation of normal life.
I have ADHD and my husband has… whatever this is. He stares at the wall sometimes, just quietly and contentedly thinking on the couch and it’s really unnerving. I could never
This is the reverse of ADHD. I most people, their brain produces almost enough internal stimulation to keep itself happy. They still need a small amount to get there though. This can be external (books, films, conversation etc) or internal. In ADHD, the level is low enough that it can’t be pulled up enough internally, leading to the short term novelty seeking that is the classic symptom.
At the other end, is this. For some people, the level of natural stimulation is enough to be happy, independent of external (or even internal) sources. They don’t need the boost. They are happy sitting staring at a wall, and possibly see it as a nice break from the overstimulation of normal life.
In their own way, these people are scary.
I have ADHD and my husband has… whatever this is. He stares at the wall sometimes, just quietly and contentedly thinking on the couch and it’s really unnerving. I could never
Lol that’s what weed does to me
You sit and stare at the wall?
The hallmark of someone who is high as a kite. Watching paint dry becomes this epic adventure of thoughts and emotions!
Reminds me of this ancient meme:
I don’t care if its scary, I wish that was me.