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Discussion on: Doing my Best Work as an Engineer with ADHD

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Deepa

Thanks for sharing this. I got diagnosed with ADHD too late in life and I wish it was sooner. I kept thinking something was wrong with me and I could not manage my brain for a number of years.
Making art really helped me, because there were no rules and I could go wherever my brain wanted.
Medication is helpful and I have seen condition worsen when I’m off them.

  1. Idle time through the day really helps my brain feel free. I need time between meetings or I start to lose comprehension. I h block my calendar on Sunday night so other people don’t overbook me.
  2. Music, I take breaks to listen to music to clear my head.
  3. Sleep schedule really dictates my day and routine keeps a lot under control.
  4. Audiobooks - i listen to audiobooks to feed my brain and it keeps me from getting distracted. Like listening to audiobook while cooking. Keeps me from getting too excited and taking on too much and starting a bake off.