HEALTH & FOCUS STRATEGY
If you have ADHD, you know the feeling: you’re bored, under-stimulated, and your brain is screaming for a "hit" of something interesting. Usually, we reach for our phones. We start scrolling TikTok or Instagram, and before we know it, two hours have passed.
The problem? This is "Junk Dopamine." It gives you a quick spike, but it also raises your Digital Cortisol, leaving you feeling more stressed and exhausted than when you started.
The solution is a Dopamine Menu (or "Dopa-menu"). It’s a pre-made list of healthy stimulation that keeps your brain happy without the crash.
| Activity | The Result | Cortisol Level |
|---|---|---|
| Infinite Scrolling | Brain Fog & Fatigue | High 📈 |
| Rhythmic Gaming | Calm Focus | Low 📉 |
| Checking Emails | Anxiety Spike | High 📈 |
Keep your menu somewhere visible—on your fridge or as a widget on your phone. When you feel the urge to "doomscroll," look at your menu first. Choose one Appetizer or one Main.
We built a tool specifically for the ADHD brain to transition from "High-Stress" to "Calm Focus." Stop the cortisol spike and try our rhythmic focus game.
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