The hottest ADHD Substack posts right now

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Tools for Life™️

box. • 399 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness ADHD
  1. Taking care of your body with exercise, sleep, and good food can really help you manage your feelings and energy levels. It's important to make time for these basic needs.
  2. Having supportive friends or accountability buddies can make a huge difference when you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed. Teaming up with others helps you feel less alone.
  3. Doing things that bring you pure joy, without any pressure to be productive, can help reduce anxiety and stress. It's okay to take breaks and have fun just for the sake of it.

Sensitivity-to-the-world

box. • 359 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness ADHD
  1. Being labeled as 'gifted' or having ADHD can create pressure and frustration. Some people feel these labels don't really reflect their struggles and often lead to unfair expectations.
  2. It's important to address needs before they become critical. Creating an accommodating environment helps everyone feel supported and reduces the chance of slipping into crisis.
  3. Sensitivity can be viewed as a strength rather than a weakness. With the right tools and understanding, people can harness their sensitivity to succeed and thrive.

My journey from ADHD skeptic to Adderall enthusiast

Building the Builders • 38 implied HN points • 16 Aug 25
🏥 Health & Wellness ADHD
  1. ADHD is often misunderstood and can lead to feelings of shame about one's abilities. Understanding it as a real condition can help people realize they are not lazy or weak-willed.
  2. Adderall can significantly improve focus and executive function for those who need it, helping them achieve their goals and maintain their attention over time.
  3. It's important to think of ADHD not just as a diagnosis, but as a way to understand your brain's functioning. This perspective can empower individuals to take control of their lives and use tools like medication effectively.

The Joe Reis Show w/ Zach Wilson

Joe Reis • 39 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🎙 Podcasts ADHD
  1. Zach Wilson shares insights on data engineering and mental health challenges.
  2. Podcast covers Zach Wilson's journey from Airbnb data engineer to entrepreneur.
  3. The conversation also touches on ADHD and friendship between Joe Reis and Zach Wilson.

Engineering teams are like ADHD brains

peoplefirstengineering • 17 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🕹 Technology ADHD
  1. Engineering teams have high cognitive load, just like ADHD brains. Both need to manage a lot of information at once, which can be overwhelming.
  2. Interruptions can hurt focus for both ADHD individuals and engineering teams. Managing distractions is crucial for getting work done effectively.
  3. Breaking down tasks helps both ADHD individuals and engineers. Smaller tasks make big projects feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
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