ADHD Professionals

If you are middle age, family oriented with kids human. Tell me the things that make you engaged and keep you alive outside high risk activities like gambling, drugs and random fights debates at work … more

Sometimes, I wish I could live a day with the brain of someone who doesn't have ADHD. I feel like such a fraud being a manager who struggles so much to do his basic responsibilities, and that'… more

Do you ever wish you could take a week off from your prescription meds just to see if you're able to function in an organised, efficient manner even without them? I'm really scared to try beca… more

I want to start medication for my ADHD, but I also want to stop taking Zoloft. I don't like the side effects from the zoloft and I think a lot of the anxiety comes from my adhd symptoms. My nurse practitioner… more

For years, the reason I hadn't pursued certain certifications is due to the fact that I'm horrible at test taking. Testing centers didn't allows include ADD or neurodivergent conditions when it came t… more

Do you ever worry that ADHD meds make you “more acceptable” but less you? I function better on them, but sometimes I miss the creative chaos my unmedicated brain brings. Anyone else feel conflicted ab… more

Why is it that the only time I’m fully focused is five minutes before a deadline? It’s like my brain needs chaos to activate. I’ve tried building in “fake” deadlines, but they don’t work unless the st… more

My favorite flavor of ADHD is the complete lack of will to do anything...and then doing everything in an hour. Who let me become a director?

Are any of the neurodiversity-centric sites like Auticon useful for non-tech roles, or has anyone tried to get into a big company like Microsoft that is hiring more neurodivergent people, and if so, h… more

Does anyone else get upset when others keep asking why you do something or the reasons behind it(i.e. boundaries)?

My well meaning boss takes a lot of time explaining every nuance of how to do a task to me to make sure I understand it. The problem is that I figure out what he's saying on the first sentence and… more

Any advice for sensory overload? I currently work in an open floor plan office and find it so hard to deal with multiple conversations going on around me at the same time. This also frequently happens… more

I’ve found that body-doubling is one of the only things that reliably helps me stay focused—but I’ll be honest, I’m embarrassed to admit it in a professional setting. It feels weird to say, “Hey, I ne… more

I apologize if this has been asked before, but does anyone have any experience with Dixon Consulting for ADD coaching?

Is anyone else secretly relieved when meetings get canceled? It’s like getting a free hour where I don’t have to mask or pretend I’m tracking every point being made. What do you do with the unexpected… more

I’m tired of ADHD always being framed as a productivity problem. It’s not just about getting more done or finding the perfect planner—it’s about managing energy, mental health, emotional regulation, a… more

ADHD and perfectionism is a toxic combo. I’ll spend hours on a task I could’ve done in 30 minutes because I’m afraid of it not being “good enough.” Anyone else get paralyzed by their own standards?

ADHD and email are a nightmare combo. I either reply within 30 seconds or completely forget about the email within the hour. Big email threads are the worst—my brain just checks out as soon as I see t… more

Anyone else feel like masking at work is basically a second job? I’m constantly tweaking how I talk, sit, focus, even how much eye contact I make—just to seem “professional” or not “too much.” It’s me… more

I've been hesitant to try the Pomodoro method because it takes 23 mins to regain focus after a distraction and Pom method is usually set for 25 minute incrimates.
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This time frame seems like it would w… more

For years I’ve felt that I cannot make (or keep) time to focus on my bigger picture goals because I get pulled in a million directions every day. And advice on how this works for you? Simply blocking … more

Why do performance reviews always focus on what we’re “lacking”? What if workplaces started evaluating ADHD professionals based on strengths—like creativity, adaptability, and crisis problem-solving—i… more

Sometimes I wish I could explain to my team that when I’m quiet in meetings, it’s not because I don’t care, it’s because I’m overwhelmed. The rapid-fire updates, multiple people talking, screen sharin… more

I have no idea if this is or might be ADHD related, so I'm curious to hear from this group.

I own a pillar on a team, and someone else owns a parallel pillar but they are 1 level above me. This person has twic… more

I’ve tried three different project management apps this year and every time it’s the same story: I go all in for two weeks, build out gorgeous workflows, and then completely forget they exist. It’s li… more

Has anyone with ADHD been in a relationship with someone they believe has narcissistic personality disorder? What has it meant for your dealing with your ADHD?

Does anyone else (specifically marketers or communicators) with ADHD have a constant struggle of receiving feedback from their supervisor that they are either making tiny mistakes that shouldn't be happening … more

Having ADHD is so funny sometimes because I won't have the energy to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but I can make pasta just fine lol

I feel guilty every time I take a “brain break” at work, even though it’s literally the only way I can reset and keep functioning. Everyone else seems glued to their desks, powering through without fl… more

My best friend since high school just said I’m making excuses for myself when I explained that I think I may be neurodivergent, and that I’ve always felt like I process information differently (not al… more

I’ve had three jobs in the last five years, and each time, I left not because I couldn’t do the work—but because the pressure would build, my ADHD symptoms would spiral, and I’d burn out. I mask, over… more

I’m so burned out that then my Ritalin is not working anymore. Has anyone gone through this? Idk what to do.