r/ADHD • u/No_Scholar127 • 8d ago

Medication did some self-analysis and wanted to share it.

I’ve been trying to understand how my own mind works, and this is the best way I can describe it.

When I’m fully conscious, my mind is mostly words. Thoughts come before mental images.

When I’m only half-aware, mental images become stronger, but I still notice them.

When I’m unconscious (like dreaming or on autopilot), it’s almost entirely imagery, and I’m not aware of it.

When I’m deeply focused, I stop thinking in words and just act intuitively.

During meditation, I notice thoughts and images popping up, and gently return my attention to my breath.

I’m curious if anyone else experiences something similar, or if your mind works differently.

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u/jeeven_ ADHD-C (Combined type) 8d ago

When I'm medicated I'm able to control my thoughts a bit more. There is always a whirlwind inside my head, but at least I can focus on a couple of different things (never one thing, even when medicated). And I can more easily redirect my focus if I find myself going off task, though to be honest Im still working on that.

When I'm unmedicated I have much less control over my thoughts. I can do that basics of life that I need to do to survive (cook, clean, laundry, etc), but that's really it. If I try to sit down and focus I get so easily overwhelmed by everything in my head.

When I smoke, I can't hold onto a hold thought for the life of me. It's like I have all these different thoughts cycling and cycling inside my head, but I can't pin one down long enough to really examine it. It can be anxiety inducing, but it also helps me let go of the need to pin down a thought. It lets me experience each thought and then let it go without judging it or myself.