Flu explains · Video from October 14, 2026
5 minutes turn into 1 hour? It has a name: time blindness
Originally in Brazilian Portuguese, with English audio and subtitles.
Transcript
Five minutes that turn into an hour? That has a name: time blindness. Many people with ADHD feel time differently. It’s like time only has two modes: now and not now. It’s not carelessness. Your internal clock just works another way. What helps: make time visible.
A timer in sight, an alarm before it’s time, a clock with hands. How long do you think this video lasted?
Sources
- Noreika, V., Falter, C. M., & Rubia, K. (2013). Timing deficits in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Evidence from neurocognitive and neuroimaging studies. Neuropsychologia, 51(2), 235–266.
- Barkley, R. A. Taking Charge of Adult ADHD. Guilford Press (on making time visible).
This video is not a substitute for medical or psychological care. Only health professionals can make a diagnosis. Flu is an animated character. The scripts are written by Grazi, who has ADHD and created Fluir.