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I have a confession: sometimes I secretly look forward to last-minute urgent projects because the panic finally forces me to focus. It's not sustainable, but is that thrill of the deadline a commo… more

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Travel is a big part of my job, and my routines completely fall apart on the road. What are your essential ADHD travel hacks for staying organized, eating well, and getting enough sleep in unfamiliar… more

I’ve been noticing virtually everyone I know will mention on occasion “oh that’s my adhd”, or outright say they have adhd. Among the people in your close circle of peers, how many have said they do … more

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A month ago, I committed to getting my act together so I could finish a project I had been thinking about for a long time. So I focused on structuring and planning my day, and put fewer thought cycles… more

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My manager keeps scheduling meetings with zero agendas or context, just a random time block on my calendar. It throws off my whole day. Should I push for more structure, or is adapting to the unexpec… more

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Has anyone taken short term disability for mental health and willing to share some high level details? I have a documented history of anxiety and depression and just need to take some time away. I’ve … more

My manager's feedback style is demoralizing. Do I address it head-on, even though confrontation makes me want to crawl under a desk?

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Do you ever hyper focus on a person? Not in a romantic way but I tend to hyper focus on people I like but probably won’t see again and it makes things that should be happy memories sad.

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Travel is a big part of my job, and my routines completely fall apart on the road. What are your essential ADHD travel hacks for staying organized, eating well, and getting enough sleep in unfamiliar… more

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My brain's internal monologue during a dry presentation is pure chaos...cat memes, song lyrics, that one email I forgot to send. How do you stay focused?

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Sometimes I wonder if consulting is the worst possible field for someone with ADHD. The constant change, pressure, social demands...do the rewards ever outweigh the struggle?

Do you intentionally build 'brain breaks' into your workday?

I need a fidget toy that's both satisfying AND office appropriate. Links, ideas, anything! Losing my mind clicking pens in meetings.

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Anyone get nauseatingly terribly dizzy on Focalin? Did it go way after being on it for a bit?

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What support options have people found with managing typical adhd related frustration. I.e., getting annoyed with slow computers and/or when it being able to communicate an idea to a team or being treated passive… more

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Anyone taken Wellbutrin for ADHD? How has your experience been?
Had a talk with my psych about not wanting to be on stimulants longterm, and he suggested switching from Adderall to Wellbutrin.

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My team is super social, and I'm exhausted by the constant happy hours and networking. How do you politely decline without seeming standoffish?

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Has anyone ever tried Clarity Brew or other mushroom coffees? What was your experience?

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Unpopular opinion: I think some 'unwritten rules' of consulting are total BS. Am I the only one who questions the constant emphasis on always seeming polished?

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How do you organize files? It’s taken me years to finally hone a system that works for me. I have everything on my desktop. Main folders are geography > client > project. I think spatially … more

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Confession: years of taking meds, I stopped taking them as I thought they affected my health and I work less now. I keep a small stash in case of emergency. Yesterday was one such “emergency”, a big … more

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Anyone else here struggle with forming relationships with coworkers and clients? I got called out on it before but idk if there’s anything I can do. I struggle with relationships in real life as well.… more

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Micromanaging clients are my Achilles heel. I want to offer great service, but the nitpicking gets to me. How do you all find that balance?

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Have you found medication to be life-changing for your consulting career?

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Client is notorious for scope creep. Do I set firm boundaries at the risk of looking inflexible, or just try to ride the workaholic wave?

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Does anyone have a hyper focus on cleaning. Almost ritualistic where I have a mental task list of things I need to do in order and can’t really move on to the next thing without starting my task list … more

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What are some accommodations one can request of their company? I am really hoping for some help remembering meetings, taking notes, and creating prioritizing tasks.

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Do you have a solid sleep schedule? The sheer thrill of pulling an all-nighter and somehow producing a brilliant report is an ADHD superpower...and a terrible habit.

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Today I spent 45 minutes looking for a presentation I'd saved...right on my desktop. Turns out, nothing beats good old-fashioned ADHD blindness. How do you all keep yourselves organized?

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Do you prefer silence, white noise or music for focus? What do you like to listen to while working?

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How do I set realistic expectations for myself? I either wildly overestimate what I can do in a day...or get paralyzed by the fear of falling short.

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Do you feel your ADHD impacts your performance in client meetings?

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Who else uses Waze or Google Maps times as a game to beat? I got in hyperfocus in a 1200 mile drive for Spring Break and that was keeping me alert. I also gamify working out.

What else do you gamify? … more

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I know there is a lot of discourse around disclosing vs not disclosing to your employer. Let’s list some of our top tricks that help us manage our days, projects, etc that don’t necessarily require di… more

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How do I advocate for a flexible work schedule? I'm most productive outside of standard 9-5 hours, but don't want to seem like I'm avoiding work.

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Who here is filing an extension (again)?

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Hey fellow 🐠
For any of you on meds, how long have you been taking them?
Do you intend to keep taking them for life?

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ADHD coping mechanism: Minimalism. As I write this from my SO's place, I'm overwhelmed with all the stuff. It reminds me of the times when I'm most productive, it is when I am on the roa… more

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