Lawyers with ADHD

Any of you leave the law firm environment? Where did you end up, and do you enjoy it? I think I hate litigation.

I’m about to leave big law for federal government. Those of you who have made this switch, are you happy?

Anyone else natural quite social/enjoy spending time with people, but feel like the meds make you task oriented and less interred in socializing? And when you are socializing, you feel “off” on meds l… more

Any recommendations for an ADHD coach? Virtual is fine, but in-person in Chicago is a plus.

What’s the point of task tracking systems if no one else on the team uses them? Any reccs? I showed (LA, Para, and junior ass) how to use MS Planner and set it up for all our cases (which took days). … more

I may be late to the game, but thought I’d share this in case it helps anyone else. Did you know that Microsoft Word has a read out loud function? And it’s read like a real person with the correct inf… more

Do you take your ADHD meds while on vacation? I’ve heard some people take medication breaks on days off. What works best for you and why?

Hello, so I always have the urge to sit awkwardly in my office chair (I sit on one leg, both legs, cross legged, or hugging one knee) and I saw a video saying that this is common for people with adhd.… more

Do you ever feel like you can quit Adderral and be okay? I can’t tell if this is the same feeling when you’re on anti-d, start feeling better, and think you can quit.

Has anyone been able to wing themself off of ADHD meds and continue to perform at work? I’m on Vyvanse and while some days I feel like Superman, I hate the side effects. I have really bad insomnia and… more

How many mistakes would you say you make in a day

I filed 2500 emails since yesterday and finished quite a few minor tasks that has been piled up for months and delivered a two things ahead of deadline. It felt so good to have a day like this which I… more

I am AuDHD, mother of 4, cannot sit in an office setting all day, need to work remote for logistical and neurological reasons. I hate being a lawyer. I am on the edge of serious psychological break. M… more

For any moms on here...how did you deal with pregnancy and not being able to take Adderall or Ritalin? My husband and I are ready to start trying but I'm really worried abt how this will affect my… more

How do you guys get through reading cases in their entirety? For years this has been a struggle for me and I still haven’t figured it out. I always jump around and pick and choose and then stress be… more

If you are TTC, at what point did you or will you stop taking your meds?

Has anyone taken FMLA leave and know what the process is? I have been depressed for 2 months now and a barely making it. Hours are low, I’m late on deadlines, making mistakes. It’s not like me; I’m… more

Has anyone tried the generic of vyvanse? Any different from name brand?

I’ve been making a ton of typo mistakes at work. My work product is horrible. This isn’t like me. I’ve never had this issue until the past few months. I have extreme fatigue and brainfog. I’m scared … more

Some days my vyvanse makes me anxious. Most other days it doesn’t. Today is one of those days. I slept well last night, have been eating healthy, have no idea why today I’m suddenly anxious on it. Any… more

HELP. I’m having a hard time billing my minimum even lately. I have discovered that basically I have a hard time working when I’m feeling anything less than 100% (mentally or physically).

I avoid leng… more

Hybrid venting asking for advice. Former BigLaw, AuDHD (high-masking). I burnt out hitting hourly requirements and made a pivot into a different practice area that’s less demanding at a mid law firm, … more

I’ve somehow lasted in the legal industry despite my ADHD which was diagnosed late. This isn’t second career for me and I can’t seem to spend more than just over a year at any position, whether volunt… more

What strategies do you all have for getting your head on straight on a bad day (or week in my case 🙃)? I have a normal amount of work but my brain isn’t in it & I’m starting to freak out, which i… more

My medicine make it possible for me to do my job well. It also takes away much of my personality and makes me a much more serious person. Also, I’m having a hard time with being anxious and moody when… more

My med dosage was great at the firm when would sit and work on long projects for much of the day (litigation). Now that I’m in-house I’m finding the constant task switching is really hard while on med… more

I attended a hearing in March and I remember nothing from it. I don’t see the continued date in my firm calendar but I know the continuance was set alongside opposing counsel’s motion to be relieved. … more

Has anyone used the career coaching at JD Nation? I’m really lost in my career and have been considering a career coach. I found JD Nation by Annie Little, former attorney and career coach who special… more

Anyone with entrepreneurial ambitions? I know the general advice is to work on it on the side, get it profitable, then quit to work on it full time, but with the way my adhd and hyper focus work I thi… more

Has anyone found a way to cut down on cell phone addiction/intensive scrolling? I work in an extremely busy biglaw litigation practice and I’m also planning a wedding, so I often have to have my phone… more

Best apps for overall organization?

I’m currently on Vyvanse (20mg/day) and love it. However, it is clearly affecting my heart rate, as I often see my bpms going over 110 during a standard workday. I don’t (yet) have high blood pressure… more

This is for parents of small kids. I take my meds in the am and I’m pretty good about getting myself and the kids ready, fed, out the door and the chaos associated with that, and I feel like I could … more

Im the slowest researcher alive … need to figure out a way to exit with dignity before I get canned

How has your firm handled things with you & your salary/ hours requirement when you have missed time due to being sick/a medical condition that came up? I’m feeling like I’m being really ripped of… more

I’ve hop skipped and jumped my way from being a poor student in undergrad, graduating law school and not practicing law, job hopping, beginning to practice law, 4 firms in 4 years and now the opportun… more

Any tips for integrating feedback to work products? Even with multiple line-by-line passes, I always seem to miss a few edits.

I had to get a new doctor this year and they are giving me a super hard time about refilling my adderall prescription. It’s been working really well for me the past 3.5 years. This new guy is suggest… more

Anyone who is adhd run a solo firm?