Elsie's Feast - Hyperactivity in the brain
As the streets and stores are decked out in their festive finery, and the melodies of Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey are once again ringing out, a very special time is on the horizon.
Behind thefestive atmosphere of the festive season sometimes lies a completely different reality: stress, tension, conflict...
At Nidéco, we believe that the festive season should above all be synonymous with well-being and open discussion. That's why, at this special time of year, we've decided to set the taboo subjects free with a unique initiative in collaboration with our co-creators:
"Le Festin Nidéco
We're back at it with Elsie, co-creator of Leg it go, who shares her experience and solutions for channeling her energy:
Cerebral hyperactivity 🧠 A scourge or a boon for creativity?
"Cerebral hyperactivity is a behavioral disorder characterized by an incessant need for movement, a tendency to talk a lot, think a lot, move from one subject to another. Sufferers generally find it hard to stay in one place, and often struggle to keep their attention focused.
I didn't realize until adulthood that I had all the symptoms of real hyperactivity.
I never realized it before, but why?
Simply because it seemed normal to think about 8 things at the same time, while at the same time having forgetfulness and memory problems linked to thinking too much.
A certain impatience is also present, with difficulties in staying focused and capturing my attention on a single task. My mind thinks faster than others, sometimes in a disorganized way and in situations that are often inappropriate.
It can be pretty exhausting, always being plugged into 1,000 volts. The intensity of the day often subsides in the evening, suddenly, without warning.
Have I found any solutions?
My work in the hospital forces me to channel this energy. During a 2-3 hour operation in the operating theatre, it's impossible for me to think about anything other than the present moment, the importance of each gesture.
Meditation, sport, making lists, writing notes, sharing my 100 ideas an hour with someone I trust.
You can't say it's a handicap in my case, or something unbearable, but I think a lot of people are like me, and think it's "normal" to be so active and have a brain that doesn't rest from waking up to going to bed.
When I take a step back, I realize that the place where I feel most at peace is at "home", close to the person I love so dearly, who brings me all that love and makes me feel safe, like in a cocoon."
