The thread's OP suggests that this is the default, not abnormal? I mean, this is what it sounds like in my head pretty much 24/7 (also songs are pretty much always playing in the background) and I've never really thought of myself as anything other than neurotypical.

[–] half_built_pyramids@lemmy.world 2 points 6 hours ago

When your boss is asking you a question does this happen? If not, you're probably fine.

If it's interfering with your ability to function -- not just at a job, but school, or with friends, or whatever -- that's when it's more of a disability.

[–] notsure@fedia.io 3 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Anyone who doesn't live in their head doesn't get it.

[–] panda_abyss 3 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

“Lives in their heads” perfectly describes me. There are times a tornado could be happening but inside I’m somewhere else.

Or the opposite, a neighbour starts mowing their effing lawn and I can’t focus at all.

[–] notsure@fedia.io 1 points 2 hours ago

I cannot fathom how much the neurotypical world misses.