@whileyouwonder: So.. do YOU find it calming to do what you’re interested in? If so, tell me what your interests are in the comments AND if you’re an ADHDer, autistic or both. ✨ ADHDers and autistic people have a lot of overlap when it comes to interests. However! Interests are NOT regulating for ADHDers in the way that they are for autistic folk. That’s one of the core differences (Antshel & Russo, 2019; Verywell Mind, 2023). As always, what I share is based on my experience as an autistic autism assessor and speech pathologist, the lived experiences of the autistic community, and what I’ve seen across 8 years of autism assessments. These insights reflect common themes I’ve observed in ‘clinical’ settings, assessment conversations, and client storytelling. It may not apply to everyone, and research is still catching up on a lot of this! While this content is not intended as clinical advice, it draws on my lived and professional experience to make space for shared understanding and further discussion. I’d love to see more research in this space, and I’m always open to chatting with or supporting researchers—especially autistic researchers—who feel called to explore and build on these insights. There’s so much more to discover together!

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thebodyrubber
TheBodyRubber :
The crazy and lucky part for me is my job is this for me. I am so relaxed and OK when I'm in my massage room!
2025-04-26 01:56:16
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dollardix74
Shai :
If I am at home I am always playing a computer with the crime channel on. If I am spending time on the couch watching TV I am doing a painting or crocheting. When hubby goes to bed and I flick it back
2025-04-26 01:36:18
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annat7493
Anna 🪩 :
Is listening to the same piece of music on repeat and learning it the same?
2025-09-15 10:50:29
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sledgehannah
sledgehannah :
AuDHD. My interests - mainly video gaming - give me the blessed flow state of time going past without my noticing. Currently can’t play games because of migraines. :(
2025-04-26 03:54:12
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kapinny
kapinny 🍉 🇭🇲 :
So - I am diagnosed with ADHD, and it is looking more and more likely that I am AuDHD - but one of the things I notice with my craft interests is that they are restful specifically because when I am hyperfocused on them, it rests my ADHD brain. I'm not having to think of all the other stuff I'm supposed to be keeping track of, which is exhausting - so focusing on some sewing, for instance, is restful. I've assumed that is to do with my ADHD. What are your thoughts on that?
2025-05-01 10:44:22
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janestevens636
Jane :
I beleive I am AuDHD. I get quite annoyed if I have planned to do my interests but someone interests or makes me do something else like cooking ( I mean how dare people want feeding 👀) and i will
2025-04-26 18:34:03
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itstheiz
Iz 🍡 :
This is where I relate 100% with ADHD. My interests are relaxing maybe 5% of the time 😅 I use them when I’m bored. And sometimes I’ll indulge in them so much to the point where I’m sick of them—
2025-04-29 06:07:26
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maladaptive_as_a_mother
Maladaptive_as_a_Mother :
So, how do you differentiate between it being relaxing/regulating because it distracts from stress, or leads to a flow state, or is an inherently (/physiologically) regulating activity vs. whatever is happening for an autistic nervous system engaging in a special interests? Are there differences in the feeling or the intensity of the feeling?
2025-06-15 07:28:36
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nellyg151
Lynnell Geldart :
This brought tears to my eyes. ❤️
2025-04-30 10:28:16
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ihavenofish
Ihavenofish :
I had to stop most of my hobbies due to a sudden disability then surgery on my dominant hand. Every time I heal enough to “get one back” even if I’m still limited it’s like regaining a coping skill
2025-04-26 04:19:57
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tiacpht
Teresa AnnPierce :
why has no one told me this. crafting and baking. sometimes cleaning.
2025-04-26 21:42:16
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hailthetan
Hail Thetan :
No, no, no, no! Don’t tell me this 😭 I thought it was just ADHD
2025-05-05 09:42:21
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samparker68
Sammy :
Can it be a song? I’ve been obsessed with a band/song since it came out 2 years ago. When I’m overwhelmed I (or my husband makes me 😂) put it on; it just really calms me down, even if I’m sobbing.
2025-04-27 00:36:56
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daphnemeiklejohn
Daphne Meiklejohn :
I mean knitting/crocheting something is fun but isn’t the point of it to have it be relaxing and fun to be making something??
2025-04-26 05:56:42
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martindarceyofficial
Martin Darcey TV :
hey what mic are you using?
2025-04-27 04:27:06
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_lina_monn
Lina :
Nooo I don’t have the strengh to look for another diagnosis (I barely believe in the adhd one 😭)
2025-05-21 08:12:34
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narutoandramenequalslife
Brittany Hauser :
I have to watch LOTR every 2 weeks or so otherwise I know i start feeling... off... wired... antsy.... I put it on when I'm feeling anxious bc it was a hard day, or was ppling to much, or anime.... 😳
2025-04-26 02:02:31
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beezkniez
beezkniez :
Can this also be like a sport….? (Which is kinda a hyperfiaction. For years) go in having worst day ever, come out feeling like everyone is nice again
2025-04-26 18:40:06
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allietidwell
Allie :
Playing video games literally rejuvenates me. Also listening to audiobooks. It’s so regulating, also even better if it’s in my routine.
2025-05-02 20:02:12
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brandytoth
Brandy Nichole :
I thought that's just how it is for everybody because in my mind, that's the point of an interest lol
2025-05-03 04:31:11
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femdeconchristian
Alli :
Cult, war docos and 1000pc puzzles 🎯🎯🎯
2025-04-26 05:43:49
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liankeren222
liankeren222 :
I’m so into what I’m doing which is to find out if I have autism 😅
2025-06-05 13:09:11
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jonsnowwhite13
Jonsnowwhite :
Outside and with my animals … oh yes and that alone time … Lort as I scroll through …
2025-06-18 16:31:22
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xenoduck
Xenoduck :
I'm autistic but I've considered that I could be audhd, and one reason is because while I have special interests... and they are sometimes soothing to an extent..I feel like they can also be draining.
2025-04-26 02:35:43
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sophycudnik
Sophy Cudnik :
Her voice is so gentle lol
2025-04-28 02:12:10
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