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by annie_muss 3y ago
I have taken a properly administered IQ test. I scored 135 in one area and 89 in another. My main issue is I have very poor working memory. Luckily, we have technology to compensate for our deficiencies. * I write everything down on calen
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by annie_muss 3y ago
The real measure is the level of harm. That's it. My ADHD meant I couldn't hold down a job or relationship. You lose your job enough times and the depression that follows is inevitable. That said, I can imagine a Dustin where I ha
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by annie_muss 3y ago
There's a lot of good advice about health, bedtime routines and sleep hygiene. Definitely take it on board. However, I think reverse bedtime procrastination is mostly tied to emotions. It's easy to feel like you have no time to yo
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by annie_muss 3y ago
Todo lists can quickly become wishlists. The initial enthusiasm for a hobby turns into extremely unrealistic grand plans which then lead to disappointment when the lofty goals aren't met. Try to keep your planning focus on now and next
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by annie_muss 3y ago
> I didn't realize these things because I had systems in place to cope. This really resonates with me. Before I was diagnosed with ADHD I considered myself a basically functioning adult. I read about symptoms like being overly sens
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by annie_muss 3y ago
To start with, where do you currently feel limited in your life? What made you seek a diagnosis? Personally, I couldn't keep a job for years. This led me to realize I had ADHD and get diagnosed. You seem to be successfully running a co
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by annie_muss 3y ago
It's a lifelong issue. You can improve but it will never be easy. You don't go to the gym once and say "Ok, I'm fit now!" and it's the same with ADHD. Are the distractions internal (thoughts) or external (notif
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by annie_muss 3y ago
Some hobbies I've had in the past: * Woodworking * Piano * Videography/video editing * Drawing * Martial arts * Running But the best advice I have for you is to accept that your interests will change, often suddenly. Try to avoid
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by annie_muss 3y ago
A rough scale might be: Mild ADHD: You're more distractable and forgetful than most. You have techniques to get around this such as reminders, planners, assistants etc. Moderate ADHD: You struggle with important task completion all the
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by annie_muss 3y ago
First of all, I'm glad people are trying to come up with assistive technologies for ADHD. I applaud anyone who actually makes something and puts it out there. That said, a lot of "ADHD apps" are todo lists and planning apps.
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by annie_muss 3y ago
I have a very similar story. Come from a stable loving family and initially did well. Only after leaving home did I come up against the wall of ADHD. On reflection, my parents and teachers were providing a huge amount of support. Outsid
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by annie_muss 3y ago
Gabor Mate has got a lot of publicity recently but his ideas are (to put it charitably) on the fringe. I recommend Russell Barkley's youtube videos and books on ADHD if you want to understand the condition and the current research.
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by annie_muss 3y ago
Anything that deals with changing your emotions to improve your ability to get tasks done, rather than just organizational tools (calendars, planners, todo lists, apps). This includes but isn't limited to, CBT, mantras, positive self-t
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by annie_muss 3y ago
Some actionable advice: Write down what you are doing and put it somewhere within your field of view. I use notepad in the corner of my large monitor. When you forget what you are doing, look at this. Set a timer for each task you do. Kee
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by annie_muss 3y ago
I thought I could, but now I realize I can't. I quit my job twice to start companies. Neither made a cent. I read all the YC startup school articles, watched the talks, looked at successful bootstrapped founders and thought "Yeah
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by annie_muss 3y ago
70k USD. I am based in Japan and I'm looking for remote positions or Japan based ones.
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by annie_muss 3y ago
Yes. I have had many weeks, and sometimes even months when I have done nothing. The root cause for me is ADHD. I'm often distracted to an extreme level. I'll get into work, boot up my computer and then realise it's 5 in the
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by annie_muss 3y ago
I use a calendar for appointments that are set in stone. You need to be in a place at a particular time and not doing so would let someone down or mess something up in a big way. Meetings, appointments etc. I then have a todo list for each
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by annie_muss 3y ago
I am affected quite badly by ADHD and related anxiety/depression issues. Absolutely get out there and do some exercise. There are so many benefits it's untrue. I exercise every day and I think it's one of the most important
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by annie_muss 3y ago
Very very hard going for me. I have nearly 10 years of experience but only got one interview, and when the topic of money came up 70k was deemed much too high. I got no further contact from that company.
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by annie_muss 3y ago
A difference of degree can turn into a difference of kind. Lose 5% of your leg strength? You might not even notice. Lose 95%? You can't walk. This is what it's like for ADHD people. The impairment is enough to make it difficult to
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by annie_muss 3y ago
The executive function deficit that comes with ADHD means that you don't have as much control over those emotions. The discomfort of the task is overwhelming and so you avoid and procrastinate. The fact that avoiding the task is rooted
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by annie_muss 3y ago
I sincerely hope this works. I am a full blown screen addict. Screens and devices have basically been my life since I was very young. It's too late for me but I hope interventions and support while people are young will give them the
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by annie_muss 3y ago
Procrastination is an emotional problem not an organizational one. No amount of calendars, to do lists, apps or systems can fix an emotional problem. When you come to a task such as studying a new difficult topic you feel discomfort. "
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by annie_muss 3y ago
My experience in job hunting (my resume is swiss cheese, full of gaps, nothing particularly impressive) matches this. Give a good presentation at a conference, go to a language meetup, chat to some engineers directly and you can often skip
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by annie_muss 3y ago
A lot of discussion in this thread is centered around whether ADHD is "real" or not. When someone comes to me thinking that they might have ADHD I start by asking them how messed up their life is. How many jobs have you been thro
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by annie_muss 3y ago
"ADHD is not a disorder" in a nutshell. This is not backed up by science, not by experts in the field and neither by millions of people who suffer from it.
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by annie_muss 3y ago
Absolutely! For me, getting medication required multiple consultations with a doctor and a 3 hour IQ tests. Just scheduling all of those was difficult. And where I live you need a special registration card on top of your health insurance
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Ask HN: I am overflowing with ideas but never finish anything
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by annie_muss 3y ago
All other things being equal, short stints with gaps is not helpful for job applications. That said, it is possible to get a job. I struggle with ADHD and have had many short stints in my career (6 months to 1 year). Your resume likely loo

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