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I desperately need an email management system that can tame the chaos of my inbox. My current approach is "pretend it doesn't exist" which has obvious drawbacks. What are your ADHD-proof… more

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Anyone with ADHD willing to mentor an energy and infrastructure associate with adhd? I just don’t know where to turn to so I thought I would try this thread :)

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Has anyone had any success using a project management platform to manage assignments and, ultimately, better manage your time? If so, which ones?

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I keep getting in trouble for low hours. I have such a hard time with billing. I am having another conversation at work tomorrow and I don’t know what to say anymore except for I’m not cut out for thi… more

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Sticking to a rigid routine helps my focus, but I also feel like it crushes my creativity. Does anyone else struggle with this? Any good strategies to find that balance?

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How did you choose your practice area? And are you happy with it?

My ADHD brain is telling me that EVERYTHING is fascinating and I'm struggling to pick a path... Depending on the day/hour I want t… more

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Do you disclose your ADHD to clients?

Are there any time management systems specifically designed for the ADHD brain? The usual ones don't work for me.

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I am just now starting to use AI to help me manage my schedule. I told AI what I have to do everyday between therapy appointments, doctor appointments, billable hours requirements, commuting time, my … more

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How did you cope with lawyering while pregnant? Did you stay on your medication?

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So I’ve been putting off preparing an article for months now, but now that I’m finally getting into it because of a looming deadline, I’m having so much fun exploring the topic and thinking about how … more

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I have anxiety and ADHD and I’ve been working from home for last 2 years. In some ways it’s great but being alone at home and with my own thoughts all day is driving me insane. I try to go on a walk o… more

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Ever have that split second of panic right before a hearing when you're 90% sure you forgot something crucial? What are your go-to self-checks?

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For those diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, what are some things you did / focused on in the first weeks/months following your formal diagnosis? I was diagnosed this month at the age of 33 and I’m find… more

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Has anyone found any “hacks” for turning their hyperfocus on? Deadlines don’t do it for me anymore

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Law school didn't prepare me for the reality of how my ADHD brain functions on the job. Anyone else feel blindsided?

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Does your hyperfocus work for you or against you at work?

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On a scale of 1-10, how ADHD-friendly is your work environment?

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How to manage your symptoms when you’re stressed and sleep-deprived?

I have been doing great at taking care of myself and managing my symptoms for the most part, but today I am such a scatter brain a… more

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anyone use wellbutrin for adhd?

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Do you guys think your ADHD helps you solve complex problems with a lot of info/moving pieces? Or the opposite?

I can’t decide if it takes me forever and I’m slow and make more of a mess of things wh… more

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The pressure to "always be on" feels amplified with ADHD. Like if I'm not frantically working, I'm failing somehow. How do you disconnect?

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I either forget to bill my hours completely or agonize over every 6-minute increment. Is there a happy medium for ADHD timekeeping?

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As I get more senior, I’m realizing that one way to guarantee attention to detail in work product is to not hit “send” unless I have reviewed and questioned every word on the document, starting at the very top wi… more

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I promise I’m not trying to be one of *those* people who always say they’re leaving social media for attention, but I’ve noticed a serious increase in my mood and less doom scrolling when I deleted th… more

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Tips for returning to work after a long vacation? How can I ease back into things without getting overwhelmed?

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I know Mondays are supposed to be hard, but I REALLY struggle. My body is physically tired (regardless of whatever I did that weekend) and even with medication I have a really hard time focusing. It’s… more

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How do you prep for annual reviews? All performance reviews terrify me. I know I'm good at my job, but the fear of criticism over those random ADHD slip-ups is real.

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anyone leave biglaw after a few months because too hard with adhd and anxiety? i got a great opportunity and i dont know whether my current depression over the difficult transition into big law hours … more

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UPDATE from the 33 y/old woman scared she would bomb her ADHD eval. I didn’t!! I was diagnosed yesterday by a licensed psychologist. 5 hrs of tests! I’m feeling all the things. Sad & angry b/c I w… more

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I want accommodations for clearer instructions from senior attorneys managing my cases. Everyone has different expectations of what I am supposed to do for them and it’s chaotic when it comes to my bi… more

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Ever "lose" a weekend to a work-related hyperfocus rabbit hole? It feels great in the moment, but the burnout the next day is brutal.

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Why is it so socially acceptable for lawyers to brag about how miserable and overworked they are? Are we all secretly masochists?

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Who else daydreams about your career "escape hatch" nearly every day?

Love my job but constantly dream about starting a legal commentary YouTube channel lol (not actually planning on doing t… more

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I posted in the Law bowl about where people work when they struggle working from home. Someone commented that it was a discipline issue and it piqued my curiosity —

How do you distinguish between your… more

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Friends, I need help. I physically can’t bring myself to do work when I’m at home. Meanwhile, when I’m at the office, a coffee shop, outside, etc., I’m a machine. Has anyone experienced and overcam… more

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