ADHD and Game Dev: Learning Challenges

Second vid that's not a series. But there are 2 now...so...

[@alecerno1915]

Got diagnosed ADHD a few months ago at 27. Life has been so draining lately. I have been in major burnout for a couple weeks now. I haven't been able to sit down and do game dev, which is my escape, in quite a while. I was looking to find anyone else with ADHD in Game Dev, and I came across this video. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for posting. I truly needed to hear it's ok to not be ok. I know I will be ok in the near future, but it sometimes takes so much energy to take those steps to get to that point. I know there are so many advantages with ADHD, and I try to leverage them every day, but these crashes suck so much. Especially when you have a little one that depends on you and other life responsibilities.

[@foldupgames]

Thanks for sharing. I also have kids (they're grown up now) and it can be challenging. BUT you'll learn how to give them space if they have ADHD as well - it's hereditary. It was my son's diagnosis that got him talking to me about my own weird behavior. Kind of a shock. But it's OK. I went all out making a game for 3 months, then BOOM right into a 10-day game jam. It was a real high. Now? I can't bring myself to care. I think it's important to work with your brain instead of fighting. Accepting it and learning to flow. Resources: She's not a game dev, but "How to ADHD" is a good KZbinr. And I just started reading "ADHD is Awesome" which is interesting so far. Be awesome my friend!

[@astrophobicastronaut]

Just got diagnosed ADHD myself, also a serial an on again off again game dev 😂 and I go through very similar waves of just head empty moments, Important to look at the things you accomplish to pick yourself back up and realise that sometimes its important to take a step back and just let yourself breathe! Very keen to see your work and especially with godot!!

[@foldupgames]

Had a good few months releasing Dungeonesque then a game jam to release Teddy's Last Stand. And then...ugh. Like a wall. We'll all carry on! Best wishes.