Lawyers with ADHD

How did you guys develop your time management skills?? Ya girl is struggling over here.

Anyone tried neurofeedback? How did it work for you?

Does anyone else feel like they come off as more defensive on days they’ve taken their meds? Any tips? It’s like I struggle to hide the fact that I’m annoyed I’m interrupted or something

There’s lots of posts asking for your beginner level advice on how to law while neurodivergent. But what’s your best “god tier” advice on how you’ve leveraged your ND into a superpower?

Don't underestimate the power of your environment. I have the same AuDHD as before, but the firm/practice I lateraled to is so much better for my brain. A good mix of short turnarounds (urgency &a… more

I’ve noticed that in substantive work conversations (ie advising, sharing info, etc.) that don’t involve preparation, my speech is very disorganized. My thoughts go quickly and in varied directions, a… more

Any advice for someone whose supervisors set a meeting tomorrow “to talk about some feedback we’ve been getting on your work” and you know it’s about missing internal deadlines? I was a late ADHD diag… more

The more I do this job, the more I think I may have ADD. My brain has always been "quick." Everything is fast (reading, scrolling, listening), and I was the king-queen of multi-task until re… more

What are your best tips for not getting deregulated in this job?
Bonus points tips when you’re dealing with tons of unexpected work that details all your planning /project management or deadlines you … more

My boss is asking every attorney to set a billable goal for the first quarter and asking what he can do to support us. On a scale of 1-10, I'm an ADHD 11 with a healthy dose of anxiety, so I appr… more

Thinking of asking for accommodations at work. I work at a defense wc firm. Any suggested accommodations i should ask for? Thanks in advance!

I’m much more personable and outgoing and confident without my meds. But I need them to get the work done. Just got feedback that I need to speak up more in meetings and be more confident. Any suggest… more

Any tips for getting your brain to boot up in the a.m? Feel like mine is very slow and want to be able to just sit down and knock things out early morning before the day gets hectic

Does anyone here work in the federal government? I received an offer to join the FTC. I really struggled with motivation and meeting deadlines in Big Law and was thinking about leaving the law altoget… more

Is vyvanse generic as good as the real thing?

To any litigators questioning their competence/decision to become a lawyer like I was… I just want to let you know I’m now 6 months in house and am THRIVING.

3 years ago I made a post here about how defeated I wa… more

Are med adjustments/ increases usually rough? Over the last year, I’ve tried Strattera at 20 and 40 mg, quelbree at two doses, one week of adderall and quelbree (lower), and now a week of methylphenid… more

My adhd symptoms have been exacerbated by pregnancy and lowering my medication. Struggling to keep up with work even more now and wondering if there are any accommodations that may be helpful and real… more

For those of you who have workplace accommodations: what are they, and how do they help you in your role? I have accommodations for flexibility pertaining to my start and end work times, ability to wo… more

Do you feel like your EQ is lower on days you take your meds?

How many hours of sleep do you need to feel your best?

Clenching my jaw too much from the meds. Any tips?

Does anyone else fall into the trap of spending longer than you can justifiably bill on a task because you’re suddenly convinced it has to be perfect? Just spent three hours perfecting what was origin… more

How do you tackle days when you cannot focus or maintain motivation to work? Those billables are looking at me but I just want to nap today.

Has anyone taken time off to recover from burnout? What did that process look like? I love the work I am doing and the people I am working with, but I'm feeling burnt out and it is starting to aff… more

I currently take 20mg of adderall daily. It helps me focus and I do see a huge difference in my productivity vs days I do not take my medication but I really don’t like how it makes me feel. I am unab… more

Any ADHD friendly resources for learning to invest? I contribute to my 401K and buy stocks here and there but truthfully have no clue what I am doing.

I can’t imagine being a lawyer forever. It just doesn’t seem sustainable. Does anyone here have an exit plan or any suggestions for an alternate career path?

Taking my first real vacation in over 2 years and feeling anxious about unplugging. Will it look bad if I do not respond to emails or bring my laptop?

Does the genetic vyvanse work as well as the original? What about adderall?

Any nutrition tips? My medication has a huge impact on my appetite and I’m concerned about negative health effects

Anyone have any tips on dealing with pregnancy and not being able to take their meds? I’m so tired and it’s such a struggle to bill a full day in a reasonable time frame. Just accepting it isn’t viabl… more

Has anybody found/used a coach to help get them organized and improve workflow? I am at my wits end trying to come up with a process for my calendar, emails, tasks, etc that I can actually implement. … more

How do you get you your brain to “turn on” on days it just won’t

Hello! I humbly ask for some help. I currently deeply hate myself for my “inattention to detail.” I’ve had this problem my whole life. I have no diagnosis or rx. I’ve been blessed to keep things movin… more

Hi!

I am currently studying for the july bar. I am doing Themis. I would love any tips for this studying period. Struggling with starting every day. The short videos help a lot but I am just scared abo… more

I built a program that acts as a virtual law clerk — would love your thoughts

I’ve been working on a program that helps quickly edit west law citations and provides quick answers for legal questions that are difficult to find on… more

Litigators- do you find you take adderall/equivalent meds more or less the more senior you get?