The Clear Horizon

From oblivion of alcoholism into the light of sobriety

  • Why am I putting more effort into ADHD than Recovery? – It’s about the Core, stupid.

    Ok, this headline is of course addressed to myself, not you as a reader. Please, if you have taken offense, I must say sorry. Well, why AM I actually concerned about putting more effort into ADHD than Recovery? Well, I think the underlying problem is that ADHD tends to distract me from core problems to… Read more

  • I asked AI to help with ADHD – here’s what happened – Reframing project pt. 2

    Yes, this may induce a wave of rants to hear I use AI as means of therapying my ADHD, but I must say the results seem to yield some interesting results. I don’t think everything AI gives for an answer is feasible or even sensible, it is more a structure to help me along the… Read more

  • Putting Hyperfocus-Flow into action – A Reframing project, Pt. 1

    Now I have the opportunity to practice and see if my idea concerning the combination of hyperfocus and flow is a feasible method. Trigger warning: Parts of this post have to do with self optimization. The bottom line of this idea is that hyperfocus and flow share very similar traits in terms of feeling time… Read more

  • Boundaries of self improvement, Rev’d

    It’s interesting how some expressions tend to trigger certain reactions or the urge to alter mindsets. As soon as I post something on this site, one of the tags that are suggested is “self improvement”. Now, I have discussed that topic, but it keeps coming back to me every now and then. The first question… Read more

  • Putting theoretical plans into Action – What is the Way?

    It’s always the same: You think you have closed a topic and then you try to clean up and find another loose end and you want to discard it. Upon picking it up, it unwinds an old and a new story… So, what happened: Well, actually it’s what happened before: I made up my mind… Read more

  • AI, creativity and sobriety

    Here’s a controversial topic I have delayed dealing with in a long time: Is there a possibility to incorporate AI into the therapeutic approach to sobriety and ADHD (yes) and/or creativity (also yes, but…) Well, I know that AI as such is a very hot iron to discuss and I won’t discuss the trade-offs concerning… Read more

  • Motivation, responsibility, procrastination and alcohol abuse

    Yes, there are a lot of things that can kill your motivation if you are a candidate for ADHD. One of the most frightening things that will keep you from going into action and make you choose procrastination is responsibility. Well, at least it was (and partly still is) for me. No, never initially. But… Read more

  • Effectively utilizing ADHD – can I make a powerful weapon out of Hyperfocus and the RAS?

    I have now been diagnosed with ADHD for a week, and yesterday was the definite and final diagnosis result interview. If I am going into medication, more coaching, psycho education or whatever it will be, I don’t know as of now. But I know one thing for sure: I will be trying to find different… Read more

  • Community; like minded people, same disorder, different core – exchange as best form of Therapy

    This may sound like a no-brainer, but in my opinion and my experience, it is not so easy finding THE right community. I have tried different approaches, but none has been so successful like my most recent attempt, which, actually, I was getting into couple of weeks ago, but only now I actually realized the… Read more

  • Intrinsic and extrinsic Motivation – When does it get problematic?

    I definitely touched upon the topic habits and when they might be or become toxic. What I didn’t do, I think, was deal with the aspect of motivation, as to why, I actually pursue certain habits and actions, and in how far the individual pursuit of “good” habits is intrinsic, extrinsic, and when either is… Read more