Having ADHD can complicate a lot of areas of your life.
One such area is the workplace, here’s what 13 people had to say.
Mental health challenges are also high because the condition can be hard on self-esteem.
The implications of ADHD absolutelyextend to the professional realmas well.
I usually have a bunch of extra steps to organize my brain and the work.
I take a lot of breaks to get water or be near a window.
clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist
Sofia, 29, medical research coordinator
2.
-Ronnie, 27, librarian
3.
I value that structure and can check things off while getting the satisfaction of completing a step.
I can be a self-starter when expectations are communicated upfrontbut falling into a structureless ether is a prioritizing nightmare.
Mack, 26, director and production assistant
4.
Variety and novelty keep me engaged in my work
I can only really speak on this in hindsight.
I was diagnosed in my 40s, a few months before the pandemic started.
Ive worked freelance ever since.
I wasnt being lazy or disruptive.
clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist
Ryan, 45, freelancer
5.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
you might usually talk to your employer and arrange something that works for everyone.
Karl, 24, biomedical engineering doctoral candidate
7.
Also, explicitly acknowledging that support and structure needs wont be the same for everyone is super important.
Finally, I think there needs to be space for supervisors to have support needs as well!
In reality, honest conversations about workplace structure can give everyone the support they need.
Sam, 23, nonprofit professional
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Blake, 27, tech industry professional
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Marcella, 23, middle school art teacher
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I rarely ever make mistakes because of my fear of assumptions and the pressure to be perfect and exceptional.
Its a cycle that causes me to burn out.
Isa, 25, book publicity
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Jamie, 28, video production and editing
12.
There was a lot of talk about inclusivity, and I tried to open up about having ADHD.
It was taken seriously at first, but in my reviewall of the feedback I got was exceptionally disappointing.
It didnt take into account what I had said about my work style and support needs.
Sami, copywriter
These interviews were edited and condensed for clarity.
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