Just wondering about this.

I have a friend who sometimes just specifically craves a certain dish from a certain food chain. (Like wicked wings from KFC or something)

Or they suddenly feel like watching a specific show (Like Boston Legal)

How does that work?
I never seem to experience something similar to that.
Is it common to feel like that?

  • ickplant@lemmy.world
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    17 hours ago

    For me, the food I eat and stuff I watch on TV do two things: they either provide novelty and stimulation (new stuff) or comfort (old, familiar stuff).

    As a person who is AuDHD (autism and ADHD), I really need both to thrive (or sometimes just exist).

    So, if I feel under or overstimulated, my brain will crave whatever will help get me to equilibrium.

    At least that’s how I see my system when it comes to cravings and whatnot.

    • AloneDownUnder@quokk.auOP
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      3 hours ago

      I was also diagnosed with both autism and ADHD.

      But my experience seems to be a bit different. I’ve spent a lot of time playing games or watching shows, but I never seem to be able to stick with something for long.

      It’s almost like I’m trying to avoid thinking, and I need something new to keep working as a distraction.

      I’ve never rewatched a movie or show, and also never really replayed video games after finishing them.

      I also never crave playing or watching something specific. So I tend to go by whatever I have in my list or what’s new at the moment.