Anyone here struggle with their ADHD?
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Very much so but I’ve found that having a rock solid routine, batching my tasks and using a time cube has helped somewhat
Same here. But it’s a struggle
I was diagnosed when I was about 6 years old and have a severe case. My teachers would instantly know if I had not taken my medication, or skipped my lunchtime dose and I would be sent home from school immediately. My friends told me I was boring when I would take it so I always tried to skip doses which would get me in trouble with the teachers. In my adult life it’s a similar story - without my meds my life becomes unmanageable and goes into disarray but with them I feel like a boring and unremarkable person who is kind of awkward. This dichotomy shows up at work too. When I’m medicated I’m incredibly high performing and pretty intense guy (to the point where it can overwhelm others) but without the medication I struggle to stay focused on a short 15-minute call and people make comments like “did you take your meds today”. So yes, I struggle with my ADHD - and really wish my case wasn’t so severe (and I’ve tried every dose and med you can think of). Making peace with my meds has been incredibly difficult and i think about not taking them everyday. It’s also a difficult topic to discuss with others because there is such a negative stigma with stimulant-based treatments…people think they are cheating, bad, or unfair. My dream is to one day be able to live and function without my meds. Thanks for opening the discussion and sorry for such a lengthy reply - I’m clearly a little triggered by the topic bc it’s been such a struggle to have candid conversations about it throughout my professional career.
I’m sorry you are struggling. It took years of confusion before I was diagnosed. I can relate to the intensity that comes with meds like adderall. It led me to years of self medication and struggles in my relationship. Currently I am on a low dosage of Focalin which is just enough to help me medicinally m-f only, and I supplement the rest with reflection, therapy and mentorship. Honestly, the only thing that truly worked for me was taking time for mental health and learning tools and strategies and recognizing that life is a practice even if it’s hard. Good luck friend!
I have learned to embrace it...ooh shiny ball, over there, catch you later!
Yes! I totally feel what you’re saying. And most the world has no clue how to deal with adhders. What do you struggle with most when it comes to your ADHD if you don’t mind me asking? Procrastination, organization, focus, time management, etc...?
I think I do but I actually never gotten tested… I don’t want to be given meds I don’t need.
That’s the thing, the world has no idea how to label us so they just say “take some meds and suck it up”, when in my experience, the only thing people with adhd need is a good strategy.
ADHD here. I recognize the signs, I recognize the struggle and I champion the positives! :) living with ADHD does not have to be a negative thing. There are lots of positive sides.
I agree🙌🏼
Yes ☑️ me too ✋🏼
During meetings, I hear frictions of sentences. I can’t follow instructions clearly, and I double-question every task.
You mean with not following through on projects or not taking new opportunities?
Yup and I also suffer from short term memory loss :/
I've seriously considered getting meds, I'm sure if I went to a provider that I would get diagnosed. But I can't help but feel that the problem is elsewhere. Me personally, I know I don't have ADHD, I have 5 social media apps, 26 browsers open, and a millions tasks to complete.
I've noticed how my actions have sped up over time in my life. I type so fast I misspell every other word. I didn't do this until I worked at a startup and everyone else was doing it.
All that being said, what I do is log maniacally log my time throughout my day, and focus only on the things that matter.
UNDERNEATH this habit, is a clear vision of where I want to be in my life. The clearer you are about what you want, the easier it'll be to deal with these set backs.
And you'll figure out what works for you. You can read hundreds of self-help books about productivity, but in the end they rarely are effective if you are not in a state to imbibe the ideas. One almost has to be in a desperate state to change.