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 meds. I’ve tried not taking them, but then I get disorganized and miss stuff in meetings that requires follow up. Anyone have any suggestions for this?

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Right there with you. I realized that while I know have my ADHD managed, my COMPANY and businesss colleagues do NOT manage their OWN disorganization.
Ridiculously impossible to be in house when the rest of your company is also ADHD.

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Why is it hard on meds?

@LC one- exactly. Sounds like hiuoexlerinced the same. Any tips? Are you happy you stayed in house versus biglaw

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