my brain is…….

[NotAChevy]

The Muppet Show..

Let me explain. For those of us who grew up on the show, there was always chaos backstage. Everyone was so wrapped up in their own activity,’they never knew when they were supposed to go on stage or what others were trying to do. You had the insanity of Animal, the temper and self-centeredness of Ms.Piggy, and then there’s The Swedish chef- whatever the hell he’s doing. There’s Gonzo picking up chickens, and flying through the air, and thar’s just a few of the things going on.

I feel like my brain is like that- 50,000 things going on at once and then there’s poor Kermit. Trying to maintain a semblance of peace and organization in a crazy situation. For me, my meds (Strattera, and the tools I've learned from reading, watching videos, and from y’all, are my Kermit

Who else feels like this? What show would you associate your brain with? Why?

but, with meds and some of the tools I've learned over the last 2 years, it’s a lot less chaotic than it was- yyyyyaaaahhhhh!

[Rustreloaded]

OMG, the minute I saw the heading of your post I thought, that's it, that's exactly what it's like. I really identify with Beaker, my whole life is like that although the overly dramatic Count who makes a meal out of performing what should be a simple task resonates too. I also feel a bit like my brain is trying to be Bert but the Ernie part of my brain usually wins out.

[Inattentivewinner16]

Lol I loved the comment about the Swedish Chef " Whatever the hell he doing." 😆 For me my brain is a dance party. It's party time . Music is my saving grace. Like Bob Marely said " once the music starts the pain is lifted."

[STEM_Dad]

I can totally relate! 😂

Yes, I think that The Muppet Show is a great analogy for what goes on in my brain.

On the outside, I exhibit Inattentive traits. I don't have any outward Hyperactive-Impulsive traits (besides some subdued fidgeting).

But inside my head, the show never stops from the moment I wake until I finally fall asleep. My attention is often interrupted by random, spontaneous thoughts.

I've described it before a if my brain is Hyperactive-Impulsive, but my body is not.

[WeAreAllOK]

I loved this post!! I will think what my brain is like.

An off topic comment.

A quote about Sesame Street: During its 43rd season (2012-2013), the show’s creators began to overtly focus on executive functioning and self-regulation and executive function skills. Research has shown the importance of these fundamental skills for children’s academic, social-emotional, and health development — fundamental skills that few children (and adults) are ever formally taught. Self-regulation is especially critical for kids with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD), whose brain chemistry often leads to poor emotional management and impulse control. They need to practice harder at modulating their feelings, thoughts, and responses — and not allowing their emotions to control their bodies.

From additudemag.com/self-regula...

Cookie Bear is their poster child for self regulation. 😜😜

Cookie Monster on Self regulation: youtube.com/watch?v=j0YDE8_...(Not working as expected?)

More later.

[TormentedAndTortured]

I can relate. Out of curiosity, what are the tools that you speak of?

[NotAChevy in reply to TormentedAndTortured]

I have a bunch that I've learned over the last couple of years. Its a mix of CBT Therapy and experimenting with lots of things alrinfind what works for me- many of them I've written about here. If you'd like, we can talk specifics over a Zoom call? I find its easier to talk to someone about them, than trying to type them out.

Let me know

[TormentedAndTortured in reply to NotAChevy]

I appreciate it, but I'm too eccentric and antisocial for that

[Queen_of_Tara]

No but I love the Muppets.