ADHD Professionals

What types of job best fit for people with ADHD?

what does everyone else do for burnout? genuinely asking, i leave work at closing more often than not crying on my way home. i feel myself more agitated and anxious at work and feel like i’m falling a… more

I do project management and sit in meetings and check out after a few mins. Feel like I have to change careers cause I can’t remember much or stay engaged. Does this happen to anyone else

For those of you with ADHD and maybe some autism, do you feel like you are making it to final interviews and then getting rejected for jobs because of your neurodivergence?

My resume is tailored for ev… more

One of the clearest indicators of organizational maturity. Can the company tell the truth internally before the market forces it externally?Most long term problems begin as short-term avoidance.And pe… more

The strongest business relationships are built before they’re needed.That applies to. investors,customers,employees,
partners Trust built during calm periods matters most during volatile ones.

Seeking advice:

I'm a 31F waiting for my ADHD diagnosis. Until then, I have to speculate that I have ADHD.

I've had to build systems throughout that are now becoming... dated. As I grow into my role as an e… more

An uncomfortable truth. Some companies don’t need better talent.They need fewer conflicting priorities.Even exceptional teams underperform inside unclear systems.

Revenue growth can hide a surprising number of weaknesses.
Culture issues.
Poor incentives.
Fragile economics.
Good markets are forgiving.
That’s not always a blessing.

I am grateful for this group because i have from a young age have been confused as to what made me different from others. I couldn't understand why I couldn't do the same thing as others aroun… more

For anyone taking Strattera or its generic equivalent, do you have to see your psychiatrist monthly? The bills are adding up (not fully covered by insurance) and I thought that because it wasn’t a sti… more

Does anyone else have the kind of adhd where you kinda refuse to open mail

Who else is feeling the pain of the current med shortage? Honestly I feel like it’s the worst it’s been in my 15 years taking meds! And when it does eventually get filled, it’s a terrible generic manu… more

I feel like ADHD people are the only ones who actually checks to see if AI is hallucinating. It turns out AI is lying almost every time I use it

What sort of careers have people flourished in? I’ve been doing jobs that really go against how i think doing project management . Looking for a change

For those of you balancing a professional career and ADHD, what is your top 'small win' strategy for overcoming task paralysis on days when you feel overwhelmed?

I live in a rural place in Italy. Psychologists and psychiatrists ofc tend to base their diagnosis based on the territory, the economic resources etc. but I think that's kinda unfair for someone with ADHD.more

I've on a medical leave of absence and will be going back soon. my company offers a benefit where i could ease my way into it through part time for two to four weeks but I'd have a bit of redu… more

Hey everyone, I remember a few posts here about managing task paralysis during the work week. A neurodivergent friend of mine recently built an app called StartSmall:Beat Overwhelm. It is designed for… more

Does anyone know how to find a therapist the specializes in audhd for women?
I’m so burnt out from my job and honestly just need someone that can help me learn how to manage everything without getting … more

A silly question: have you found expired ADHD meds to still be effective?

In true ADHD fashion, I just realized that I may have been taking meds that have been expired for 3 months to a year. 🙃 But I… more

What are books & resouces you've found helpful?

Mine:
1) Thom Hartmann's book "ADHD: A Hunter in a Farmer's World". The hypothesis is that ADHD was an evolutionary advantage to… more

I have been living with ADHD, I’m unmedicated and 33 now. I’ve always tried to stay away from pharma, however it’s getting worse now. Can anyone explain the trade offs? What improves if I begin treatm… more

Alright people… anyone got tips on how to order Uber Eats in less than 5 minutes? I be doom scrolling that mofo for hours, then decide I’m tired & not hungry no more..

How do ppl go through med transitions? I was having side effects so once again changing meds but this time I’m afraid it’s going to take some more time to know if the new one will help. I’m feeling th… more

How do you balance periods of significant responsibilities where you just have to go go go without many breaks?

I've noticed that I'm the type of person who needs more breaks than others and ca… more

I am so frustrated. I can't seem to pass interviews—not even at retail stores. Even with my medication under control and experience in the positions I applied for, I still get nervous, and I'v… more

Y’all. I need advice and to vent. I’m at a very small startup and CEO & Director just fired COO. They are incredibly unorganized and create a toxic environment. I’ve been under a lot of stress but… more

Anybody else have the “Nit-picking, micro manager supervisor from h€ll”? I’m exhausted just from being on edge all day, every day. I’m at the point where if I’m asked “What are you working on now” or … more

Tips for feeling like you're actually retaining information? I just dont feel like im smart and actually learning, idk

I have a $150 co-pay for my appointments to renew meds, every 90 days. Does anyone recommend any other providers or websites to meet with a psychiatrist with a lower copay?

Just came back from mat leave and AI hype feels like its at an all time high??

Just heard of a team member vibe coding internal tools with Claude, and another that runs all his slides through SlidePanda to improve… more

I've never resonated with the term "neuro-spicy", but I recently heard the term "neuro-adaptive" and I love that!
Neurotypicals would be "neuro-conformists."

What do y… more

Has anyone here worked with a voice or communication coach or used an app/program that genuinely improved your communication skills?

I’m specifically interested in:
• Clearer, more confident speaking
• Stronger executive presence
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My biggest problem with ADHD stimulant meds (methylphenidate instant and ER, and Vyvanse) is that I’m exhausted after taking them for a few days. The psychiatrist I saw at the time seemed doubtful of … more

A realization- maybe multitasking is not bad if my brain works fast enough to get the point, switch to next steps while missing the details which my brain determined isn’t important to continue to foc… more