Lawyers with ADHD

How do I know if I don’t like my practice area/if it’s not a good fit, or if it’s just my adhd, and if I took a stimulant, I would be able to do it? Any thoughts or similar experiences considering thi… more

I have adhd (with diagnosis) but have been self managing for years. I can no longer do so and need medication. I’m just wondering, what does it feel like once you get started? I also just started a… more

Is a neuropsychologist or a neuropsychiatrist better to go to for a diagnosis, or to see whether you have anxiety or adhd?

I am having major med issues— I’m tired all the time and nothing is working. I can’t do my job unmedicated. Has anyone dealt with this?

Does anyone else randomly wonder what the practice of law was like before the internet. I sometimes imagine the amount of physical documents that had to be exchanged, having to go through it all witho… more

I need some advice to help me get motivated to meet my billable requirement again. I was doing great in the beginning of the year and then I had a lull, and then another lull. I’m billing like 50% of … more

Wrong title up there due to technical issues. But basically a 1st year associate struggled after joining a firm with mainly a capital markets practice. Worked 12-16 hours straight at printer sessions … more

Hardly worked all week because I’m burnt out, probably somewhat depressed, and just uninterested in the projects on my plate. Now I have to work all weekend on boring projects to make up hours. Any … more

What background noise helps you focus best? Mindless tv? Music? White noise? Noise cancelling headphones?

Has anyone actually disclosed to their employer & gone through the interactive process? I get excellent feedback on the quality of my work, but also get feedback about improving efficiency & h… more

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