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How to navigate a work/life balance with ADHD? (self.adhd)

submitted 1 year ago by landsharkkidd to c/adhd

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Hey folks, so I recently got a job, which has been pretty great but very tiring. And I am finding it difficult to have that balance while also living with ADHD. I'm on meds, though might have to discuss with my psych on putting me on different meds but that's another story for another time.

I think I'm just also having trouble going from no work at all to instant full time work. Luckily my boss is letting me come in starting at 10:30am, but eventually it'll be a 9am gig and I also have delayed sleep phase cycle too. Any pointers, help, what have you would be awesome. If not, kind words are also appreciated.

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[–] MrPoopyButthole 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

ADHD people thrive on routine. I think you'll adjust to the new job over a couple of weeks. Its going to be tiring absorbing all the new information at first but I hope the job gives you a sense of autonomy and freedom. Good luck!

[–] landsharkkidd 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah could just be early days, and it's such a new thing. Like, I mean I'm almost in my 30s but this feels like an "adult" job so to speak. My previous job was in hospatality, and not saying that's not an adult job... moreso that I've always felt so behind in what my peers do. I'm excited for the routine aspect, because being at home and doing nothing but playing video games, while I do wish for it atm, it's not stimulating enough.

But yeah, again, could be early days, I'll see how I go. My boss is nice and chill, and like I said in another comment, hopefully I can have some WFH opportunities once I really get into the job. So yeah... thank you!

[–] lwuy9v5 1 points 1 year ago

Are there other things you wish you could be doing instead of video games? Sometimes there's that "brain off" activity where you're just doing a thing but you aren't engaged and it's really unfulfilling. Even sometimes when I'm playing video games, for me personally, I WANT to be playing video games but I'm in the wrong headspace and it just feels like time spent.