Lawyers with ADHD

Did anyone here make the move from a law firm to an in house job? Do you find that you’ve been more successful now that you no longer have to bill hours?

I’m struggling with billable hours. I have learned to be over-meticulous to cope with long-undiagnosed adhd, and it causes me to be super particular about how I bill my hours, down to the minute, and … more

What’s the best available online/virtual resource to obtain a prescription for adderall?

I recently went on anxiety medicine and my dr. made me lower my dosage by HALF to do so. I’ve noticed a huge difference (for the worse) re my ADD and have REALLY struggled at work. I now get at LEAST… more

What do you do to keep your legal research organized? I always go into a hyper focus rabbit hole and have nothing to show for it at the end.

I was just diagnosed and was wondering if you all could share your techniques to help stay focused at work or skills that have helped to begin starting work.

I have an appointment to discuss medicati… more

I’m feeling very overwhelmed. I left my last job for a position at a local firm after being told I wouldn’t have a billable hour requirement.

Since then billing has been a constant issue. I was just recently told… more

Clarity on stealth layoffs- do they typically make you sign an agreement that says you "voluntarily resign" but are employed for 10 weeks and expected to still do small tasks/ work if asked?

Anyone struggle with low motivation? I find myself not caring about deadlines or not caring about tasks when they’re boring. I try to prioritize the boring tasks but then inevitably I get distracted and all my ot… more

I have written and rewritten my privacy policy a dozen times. I am ready to cry. I can no longer take adderall because of a thoracic aneurysm. I don’t know how I’m going to get through this.

Those who took vyvanse please tell me how it worked or did not work for you

Tuesday after a vacation where I spent all my time stressed about a project that’s taking me far long to complete, and it’s 7 am and I’m still not done yet. It was a very long and very boring summary … more

I’m a jr associate at a big law firm with an open floor plan design. We’re supposed to come in 3 days a week, and I try to do that (not strictly enforced), am well-liked, and bill a decent amount (mo… more

I have been taking adderall to manage my inattentive ADHD and I have noticed the last few months that I am having difficulty remaining focused and processing complicated information. I was on a call y… more

Has anyone here started their own firm? How has having ADHD affected your practice? I’m considering starting my own firm but worried I’ll lack the self-discipline to be successful.

Anyone gone on Zoloft while on Adderall? What’s been your experience?

I received my review, and everything was glowing except for a comment that my door is always closed. I know this is minor but I am debating going to someone (idk if it would be HR or the office managi… more

I’m a first year who got a uniquely bad review from one of the partners I worked with once (the rest were good/great), all of which had to do with ADHD symptoms. The review was written back in May bef… more

Neurodiverse young attorney here (soon to be in my 4th year of practice). Neurodiverse attorneys, how do you deal with the “follow the rules” vs. “use your common sense” balancing act? Specifically wi… more

In-House NYC People!

Do you love the pace of work? Is it too fast? Or just perfect for our brains?

I'm currently negotiating an in-house position and am worried about burning out. What has been your experience … more

Why do our doctors and psychiatrists treat us like shit!?! My prescription was sent to pharmacy but got notification that Vyvanse was in back order at that location. Should be an easy fix to have my d… more

What’s a reasonable amount of time to bill for reviewing a 6000 page record? I plan to break it up into smaller entries.

Cross-posting from big law bowl – Any of you have recommendations for ADHD coach / therapist? (I’m based in NYC, if it matters!)

Anyone have suggestions for physical calendars that help break down tasks? I need more than a digital calendar and am looking for something to organize my work priorities day to day.

Has anybody had any success taking Qelbree? I’ve been really struggling and have been on a few doses of Vyvanse, which has given me more energy but hasn’t helped with the disorganized thinking, the fo… more

Any coping mechanisms for someone with adhd starting big law?

Advice for handling RSD in big law? I’m a first year at a V10 in DC (I’m from the rural Midwest) and people are so harsh and I’m so dumb. The RSD makes me want to crawl into a hole and the intrusive t… more

TFW you’re AuDHD with a textbook “strong sense of justice” and difficulty with “regulating emotions” and you send something to a more senior atty and they DON’T READ THE EMAIL or PAY ATTENTION and then they write back dingin… more

I’ve been on Adderall XR for about a year (at 15mg after titration). I haven’t taken days off in over a month and think I’m feeling the effects. The past few days I have zero concentration - even wors… more

Newly diagnosed and prescribed an XR stimulant. Happy with the medication except that I get these dull headaches when the medication starts wearing off. Anyone find a good solution other than Tylenol/… more

Trying to juggle a demanding job with adhd is already hard but to have your family/spouse don’t “believe” in adhd is so much harder. I’ve never been diagnosed but when I realized I have adhd I cried b… more

Looking for a mentor. Feel like my adhd is getting in the way of skills building. Where to start?

Have genuinely felt pressure to just record every call I have to take notes on to take the notes and delete the recording immediately after

anyone in transactional (real estate a bonus) have a good template or suggestion of a workable way to keep on top of all my matters? feels like i never can keep up with all the little thing for all th… more

12 years of civil litigation litigation both plaintiff’s and defense side, including family law, insurance defense, med mal, wrongful death, PI, some real estate, business litigation and contract disp… more

Hi ladies, I’m 39, recently engaged and am looking to start trying for a kid in Spring 2024. I’m worried about my adderall intake - 5 days a week, 10mg. How does adderall impact pregnancy? Please shar… more