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Any consultants working 60h+ having sleep issues with meds. What’s the solution for sustainable work effectiveness? You’d need meds for performance but also good sleep soooo

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At what age was everyone diagnosed with ADHD? I was first diagnosed in first grade but had a bad reaction to the medication and everyone seemed to forget about my having ADHD. It wasn't until rece… more

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Has anyone used services of DoneADHD?

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Does Adderall/de-amphetamine adversely impact fertility in women?

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I live in NYC and CVS’s all over the city have been out of ADD medication like adderall for multiple weeks. Are others having similar issues? Anyone have any suggestions for how to get an Rx refill?

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I have a mountain of scheduling and follow-up emails to work through... please send thoughts, prayers, and instrumental playlists

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Recos for a calendar app that syncs across multiple devices, both apple and android, which I can use to track appointments and events.

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Follow up from the post the other day about struggling in PMO type roles with ADHD… wanted to see if any of you have tactics that have made things a bit less painful in your role. 1- Have you had any … more

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I have a gazillion and one notes for everything from work to personal. How do you organize your notes and follow up on items?

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How do you control Brain Fog? I feel like my ADHD makes me unreliable and I can't make commitments. I have energy and concentration swings and its hard to focus and get in the zone work that needs to be done.… more

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what's something you wish you new before working as a consultant? what's the pro-tips you'd advise for being the best professional and staying organized and getting work done.

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Anyone else almost constantly bored???

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Ppl are way too long winded

Get to the point quickly!!!!

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What would be an argument against Adderall? And how does it compare against Ritalin / other meds? (I’ve never taken any)

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Any ADHD peeps here fasting? How are you managing the meds when fasting?

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Delmosart v Concerta: preferences for anyone who has tried both?

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Does anyone have any advice on how to calm themselves down when feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated?

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This nationwide Adderall shortage has me rationing out my Adderall. I feel like a drug dealer cutting these little 1 pills to last me 3 days.

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Any London based people of colour (ADHD-ers) keen to meet up?

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Does anyone consider themselves as having “high functioning ADHD”? I just learned about this term and I think it fits me.

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Currently in an IT role but have a finance background. I’m about a year into my role and am really struggling to pay attention and often zone out at the first opportunity to do so. Any recommendations… more

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McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Any managers at top tier strategy consultants up for buddying up for some advice and guidance? I’m working for a top-tier company for the first time as quasi-manager role and having major ADHD-induced imposter syndrome. Would be really good to have an ADHD performance buddy/mentor. McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company Strategy& Oliver Wymanmore

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Anyone else struggling in PMO?
I’m currently working as a PMO on a high exposure project. I work with fun people and dynamic work streams where we juggle many different interrelated things. I find this typ… more

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Hi all. Hoping for some sound, judgment free feedback (beyond the obvious rec for therapy). Lately, I'm having a hell of a time with regulating my emotions. This has always been a challenging aspe… more

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I feel like no matter what I do, I can’t get to the next level. I have a BS in resource economics. MA in intl affairs. And am finishing a graduate cert in business admin and considering an MBA. Yet I … more

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This is probably a good cross post with working moms / pregnancy bowl - those of you on ADHD meds, did your stop taking it while you were trying to get pregnant or while you were pregnant? I’m gettin… more

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Does Adderall XR cause you to gain weight or lose weight? Recently started XR, I find that I don’t eat as often as I did on instants

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Started Strattera 3 weeks ago and on 25 mg this week. Moving to 40 mg next week. These headaches are killing me even though I take a Tylenol with Strattera. Any suggestions?

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Realized I’m still having challenges with my focus, even in Adderall. Any suggestions? I can lead a call and afterwards I need to review the notes to remember most of what was discussed…

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Anyone else have trouble with inertia or something interrupting your routine or your plans?
This morning I intended to catch up on things but my building has been without power since I woke up. I wasn… more

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Any PwC folks have any luck getting insurance to cover Vyvance cheaper than $600/mo? The patient access card only covers $60. Doctor wants me to try it because I’m still struggling to focus on Adderal… more

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Lately I feel I become more intense and hyperactive than usual. I am literally excited about everything. I feel very intense and obsessed (not just interested) with many things at the same time.


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Does anyone else start doodling during meetings because it's too hard to focus entirely on the meeting itself?

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Recently started a new role leading a team of 14. VP decided that my onboarding should also include a few months of note taking and helping schedule key executive meetings and acting as a Chief of Staff.
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The one playlist that never fails me

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Is anyone preparing for an MBA app? How are you staying focused to study? I need a body double to keep me company, but I can’t find anyone. :(

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How do you eat while on Adderall XR? It makes eating lunch and snakes such a chore (and I love to eat).

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Currently in the process of getting diagnosed and I’m so curious as to how medication might feel. I realise it varies by individual and by drug, but how do ADHD meds compare in effect to other stimula… more

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