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Been living with it for years and I’m an open book about it to coworkers Bc I also think it’s my super power. There’s an ADHD bowl you might want to check out. Hang in there! DM me with any questions

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I’ve been managing ADD and a consulting career for four years. Feel free to be in touch with questions or venting

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Look, when it comes to imposter syndrome, this may or may not help, but you are way smarter than you think, big time. Do something to build your confidence. Find bosses who love you. You are more than enough as you are

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To be honest, I understand your hesitation. Definitely builds a dependency for me, to the point I can’t really function without it and it stresses me out to no end when that happens. However I’m very productive and much better on it. It’s different for every body I guess. Just my 2c and experience

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I’m a bit hesitant to take adderall b/c I’ve heard a lot of info on dependency and addiction (pills, alcohol, etc) runs in my family.

As of late I’ve been Pretty anxious and depressed about it all and it’s taken a serious toll on the quality of my work. I hate coming in every day b/c I feel like an imposter. I want to quit and have a fresh start at another firm.

Exercise, meditation, caffeine. I suffer from diagnosed ADHD depression and anxiety. I don’t take any meds anymore for reasons you’ve stated above. My motivation is not intrinsic, it comes from the caffeine in my tea

Is there anyone you can talk to at your company? There are other medications that you may be able to take. Did your doctor go over them with you?

The main reason to be in touch with HR would be if you needed accommodations. They prefer to not know your diagnosis anyways. Maybe you and your dr can come up with some accommodations that could help you feel more secure. Check out the JAN website for reasonable accommodations for ADD. In my experience, best to just find a project that fits as oppose to having accommodations

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I try to only take my adderal every other day. Still get the benefits without building up the dependence. Be open with this concern with your doctor and they can maybe come up with alternative treatments or make sure you aren’t becoming addicted

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