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ALT Panel 1 now & not now in ADHD At the top, a white silhouette stands beside a long timeline stretching far into the distance. A pink arrow runs almost the entire length of the timeline, illustrating how far into the future many people can perceive. The text explains that other people are often able to see and plan for events that are still far away. Below, the ADHD Alien character stands beside a much shorter visible section of a timeline. A large cloud covers most of the future, leaving only a small portion visible directly in front of her. The text explains that with ADHD, she often perceives only the immediate “now.” The future exists, but much of it feels hidden behind a mental fog. At the bottom, a glowing star accompanies text explaining that it can be difficult to start a task when the deadline is still outside the visible time horizon. The cloud serves as a metaphor for future events that are technically there but do not feel real, urgent, or motivating until they come muc
ALT Panel 2 At the top, the ADHD Alien character looks exhausted and discouraged beside a timeline that disappears behind a large cloud. A glowing star representing a reward or deadline sits behind the cloud and outside her visible range. The text explains that when a reward or deadline is not within her time horizon, it is difficult to begin a task or stay motivated. Below, the character suddenly appears excited and energized. This time, a glowing star is visible in front of the cloud, within the small area she can clearly perceive. An arrow points toward the star as the text explains that when something rewarding is within her time horizon, it naturally becomes the focus of her motivation and attention. A final note explains that the rewarding thing is usually not the task she was originally supposed to be doing. The comic highlights how immediate rewards often overpower distant goals, even when the distant goal is objectively more important.
ALT Panel 3 At the top, the ADHD Alien character moves through the clouds toward a large glowing star. The text explains that immediately rewarding activities feel more real and compelling because they provide a sense of satisfaction right away. In the center, the character crawls across the sky reaching for another bright star. Smaller stars sparkle throughout the scene, creating the impression that attention is constantly being pulled toward the nearest source of reward. The stars represent hobbies, interests, entertainment, or other activities that provide immediate feedback and stimulation. At the bottom, the text explains that long term goals and lasting life changes rarely feel rewarding in the moment. Because their benefits are distant and difficult to perceive, they are often harder to pursue consistently. The contrast between the bright nearby stars and the unseen future illustrates why immediate rewards can feel far more motivating than important long term objectives.
ALT Panel 4 At the top, text explains that it can often feel as though meaningful change is impossible. The background shows a dark night sky filled with purple clouds, creating a quiet and reflective atmosphere. In the center, the ADHD Alien character sits curled up with her arms wrapped around her knees. Her head is lowered as she looks toward a small glowing star floating nearby. The text explains that having no clear sense of time, and therefore no clear vision of the future, can sometimes feel hopeless. At the bottom, large yellow text delivers the comic’s main message: this is not a lack of willpower but a neurological problem. The image contrasts feelings of sadness, frustration, and self doubt with a reminder that difficulties with motivation, planning, and pursuing long term goals are connected to how the ADHD brain processes time and rewards. The bottom text says "this isn't a problem with willpower, but a neurological problem"
ALT What’s “kaichigu”? This is an attempt to share ideas and measures about dissociative disorders and mental health issues with other people involved. What are some of the things you have wondered about dissociative disorders and mental health problems? Or, do you have an idea that you have practiced and found useful, a daily musing, or a symptom that you would like to share with someone else? In addition to people with dissociative disorders, we welcome contributions from family members and others around them. Your daily life may become a hint for others to live.
ALT Young ADHD Alien lies flat on the floor surrounded by pencils, papers, and a remote control while staring blankly upward. The narration explains that boredom always came with a heavy, itchy feeling in the stomach. Frame 2: The character looks toward a nearby pencil while explaining that, mixed with poor impulse control, boredom led to doing random or destructive things just to see “what happens if.” A close up shows a hand slowly reaching toward the pencil. Frame 3: Alien stands beside a doodled on couch while her mother angrily asks why they would do that. The character quietly answers: “I don’t know.” Frame 4: Three smaller scenes show the character at different ages repeating “I don’t know”, setting aflame a barbie, glueing a shell to her forehead and cutting her hair.
ALT The Alien energetically vacuums while a TV show plays in the background. It explains that the character later found less obvious ways to drown out the restless feeling, like needing music or television to do chores. Frame 2: The character watches TV while looking at a phone, showing how watching TV isn't enough stimulation alone. Frame 3: ADHD Alien dramatically reaches toward a giant bowl of popcorn while shouting: “No, hand, stop!” The narration says she snacks “a LOT.” Frame 4: The final panels show the character drinking caffeinated tea through a straw and doodling anime style sketches in class notebooks. The page explores how constant stimulation, movement, snacks, caffeine, and drawing became coping mechanisms for understimulation and restlessness connected to ADHD.
ALT comic depicting the ADHD Alien character at a desk, looking frustrated and scanning for where a noise is coming from. The desk is full of USB devices, speakers, and two screens. A big, long beep noise sound effect spans across the image.
