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Newly diagnosed with ADHD after struggling at work for the past year since I’ve taken on this role. Just had a pretty negative mid year review regarding my inconsistency with providing updates to team… more

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this is my first time playing this,how do l get in touch with others here?

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Does anyone else find it difficult to date with ADHD? I get so overwhelmed on the apps

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Which physical tools do you use to stay focused when wfh ?

Thinking about getting a phone lock box, soundproof head phones and a weighted vest

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Starting a new job and was told that I’d be working from home until October. How do you manage your adhd while wfh ?

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Anyone have executive functioning coach they work with ?

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Looking for an ADHD friendly side hustle. Ideas? Bonus points if you’ve had success with it

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Any ADHD friendly resources for learning to invest and build better financial habits? I contribute to my 401K and buy stocks here and there but don’t save consistently and really don’t know where to s… more

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I'm in HR and I often feel so overwhelmed with learning quick and performing..I'm 8 months into a role my coworkers are nice but I feel like I'm Soo behind and I really want to quit. I get… more

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Hi friends, I'm a therapist and workplace consultant and also in the ADHD club. I'm getting ready to do some talks and write some blog posts to help managers support their directs who have ADHD. As we're not a mo… more

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Looking for any tips/experience you’ve had as a person with ADHD/AuDHD struggling as a people manager. I was an independent contributor & high performer, so got routed into a management position. … more

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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 … more

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Hi! I am looking for anyone who has ADHD and is struggling with interviews. I need tips and approaches on how to not get so anxious, have better recall, keep my brain active and thinking for responses… more

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I get so focused on work that I forget to eat and drink water. After breakfast I remember to eat when I shut off laptop at the end of the day…anyone relate?

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Reading posts here, I see my past. Diagnosed at 32 in 2013. 2018, my business collapsed, impulsive decisions, people lost jobs, overwhelming shame. Years of depression followed holding executive roles… more

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I am so defeated. After many weeks of tense interactions with my supervisor, where I was nervous, stressed and made more mistakes because I felt like I was walking on eggshells, I received a 6-page letter from her on how I h… more

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I'm not diagnosed with ADHD yet but I have a strong feeling that I do and having a bit of trouble at work. I'm wondering if I should disclose it to my manager but worried about the outcome... … more

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How do effectively network? If I go to in-person events I can mask effectively enough to ask for contact info. And if I know someone and see I have a person in common at an ideal company, I can do the 'can I… more

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I'm developing an app that's core features are to help improve day to day live for individuals that struggle with day-to-day tasks I have taken research from my own life experiences as a perso… more

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Hi everyone! I’m trying to pivot to real estate development from an adjacent role. If anyone here works in the field and is willing to review my resume I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

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In a remote role, when did you begin feeling comfortable about traveling to take workcations?

I'm starting a 10-week internship with a boutique consulting firm and was wondering when a few days of… more

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It's crazy how much I rely on my ultra-productive windows to succeed at work. Sometimes I worry one isn't going to come again. I can go weeks doing so little, and have a 2-3 day window where I do a months… more

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Can someone explain to me why it’s allowed for an MBO bonus to be stated that you could receive say 10 percent of your annual salary but when you actually get reviewed you’re told that no one is allow… more

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How do you work with the primary emotions? What do you do exactly?

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Today, I learned my ADHD causes me to experience real and misconstrued rejection from others. This was something I knew, I just never connected it to ADHD. REJECTION SENSITIVE DYSPHORIA

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I was recently diagnosed with ADHD but I wanted to start asking for accommodations at work but I’ve never done so before I’m going to do it. Anyways I wanted to ask if anyone else has and if so, what … more

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Is there anyone from Singapore here that I can connect with? I have career questions specific to my country. Thanks in advance

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How do you keep all your tasks organized and stay focused without blowing past deadlines?

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I just had my 6-month review; it wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either. My supervisor discussed my struggles with project & time management, but she also wants me to take more initiative and pro… more

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2 questions for the group:

1. How is everyone doing/dealing with forced RTO? how is your workplace accommodating you if so?

2. Has anyone ever experienced w RTO issues where co-workers who do not inte… more

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Hey I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was very young and have been off meds since I was 18 I'm 26 now and thankfully I'm in a profession that compliments my ADHD but my problem is that I get se… more

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Does anyone ever feel like you’re always failing at your job?

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How do you go about detecting neurodivergent-friendliness in workplaces before applying? I'm studying healthcare right now and I want to know how to tell what companies in my area that I might do … more

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I’m curious to hear about those of you, who have formally disclosed/requested accommodations in your workplace what has been your experience and the outcome of disclosing?


(I’m not interested in h… more

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Has anyone ever experienced a dramatic reduction in the effectiveness of their meds? I’ve been on a methylphenidate for years and it’s been doing wonders for me and all of a sudden it’s not. Nothing e… more

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