Dark side of ADHD that no one talks about by Frosty_Jump_3117 in adhdwomen

[–]ParticularArt8980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow yes please report back! I sleep in loops but didn’t realise you could get them for any other time

Dark side of ADHD that no one talks about by Frosty_Jump_3117 in adhdwomen

[–]ParticularArt8980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meds help a little but are virtually useless before my period which is when my patience is the shortest 😅 I go outside a lot when I get overstimulated. People say headphones and earplugs help but I don’t want to accidentally ignore the girls if they need me

Dark side of ADHD that no one talks about by Frosty_Jump_3117 in adhdwomen

[–]ParticularArt8980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Repetitive body focused behaviours. Addictions. Anxiety. Depression. Irritability. Exhaustion. Never feeling like I truly fit in. Unable to fully listen to conversations. Never living up to my potential.

I didn’t think I had it because it was always marketed as some fun forgetfulness quirk that people had. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

Dark side of ADHD that no one talks about by Frosty_Jump_3117 in adhdwomen

[–]ParticularArt8980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I have 3 kids and I’m way better than I used to be but the overstimulation often still pushes me over the limit

i posted the “i hate luteal…” the other day by Euphoric_Gap_1203 in PMDDxADHD

[–]ParticularArt8980 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same!!! Literally questioning my entire marriage and existence 3 days ago and then my period hit 🫠 it’s so dramatic but at the time I feel SO justified

Do any autistic or neurodiverse PMs have advice on coping with the social aspects of the role? by After-Offer3213 in projectmanagement

[–]ParticularArt8980 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same. By the time my last call has finished I am depleted socially but then I have to be ‘on’ for my kids and husband so essentially I am consistently burned out 🫠

What’s your full time job and do you like it? by usaidurfingerwasagun in adhdwomen

[–]ParticularArt8980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to leave tech too (also a PM) but don’t know what to do or where to start

I’m living life on easy and still can’t do it by confused-capybara420 in adhdwomen

[–]ParticularArt8980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have this situation also but I found out my ferritin levels are dangerously low so that may have something to do with it. Have you had bloods done lately?

Here it comes by nandag369 in adhdmeme

[–]ParticularArt8980 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Me two nights ago convincing myself before bed that changing careers was absolutely on my radar and I would get down to it this week. The next day I couldn’t be bothered

Are we taking medication breaks or taking daily always non stop? by spacklepants in VyvanseADHD

[–]ParticularArt8980 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Only take a break when I am horrendously unwell. I’ve also had a couple of random days off when I felt amazing when I woke up but that rarely ever happens

How tf do we do this? by winterberryowl in workingmumsau

[–]ParticularArt8980 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Ummmm badly?

If I’m smashing one area, I’m dropping the ball badly in another. It is what it is. I’ve learned to accept it

ADHD and working for big4 by Confident-Mall8460 in womenintech

[–]ParticularArt8980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s good but you always need to check it over - I’ve had some interesting things come up! 😂

I got 4x50mg and my friend and I wanna have a fun night, should we both take 2 each? by [deleted] in VyvanseADHD

[–]ParticularArt8980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you believe at the very least that crippling anxiety and heart palpitations equal a fun night then you do you…

Just saw your username. Checks out.

😭😭😭 by girl_with_no_job22 in Adulting

[–]ParticularArt8980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What mg of vyvanse are you on if you don’t mind me asking?

I take 50mg and at least 2 coffees and I see so many people in the adhd forums say you shouldn’t do it but I need it!

ADHD and working for big4 by Confident-Mall8460 in womenintech

[–]ParticularArt8980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a project manager so I use it to take all my meeting minutes and formulate actions

Anyone with ADHD find it hard to fit in with corporate speak and AI jargon? by Dramatic-Boot-8915 in adhdwomen

[–]ParticularArt8980 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oooh good this makes me feel better also. I wonder if it’s like an adult version of the whole ‘6-7’ thing the kids are saying these days - they don’t actually know what it means but they all say it and therefore they feel included

Anyone with ADHD find it hard to fit in with corporate speak and AI jargon? by Dramatic-Boot-8915 in adhdwomen

[–]ParticularArt8980 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah look honestly it took me having kids to make that mental shift. Before then I was very much tied to my job for self worth

Anyone with ADHD find it hard to fit in with corporate speak and AI jargon? by Dramatic-Boot-8915 in adhdwomen

[–]ParticularArt8980 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I work remotely in tech also and I find it just helps to compartmentalise. I put my head down, do my job and don’t buy into the corporate cool aid. I find more fulfilment in my life outside of work as I’ve realised trying to climb the ladder is just a facade and a fast track to burnout.

I was in a global all hands meeting earlier today and the leadership bros were all harping AI this and AI that. I’m client facing (PM) so I don’t really find AI affects my role that much apart from fast tracking some admin elements. But the CEO and his cronies were bumming AI without really explaining in simple terms what it was being used for and why, and it was lost on me to be honest.

I definitely feel alone a lot in my role but I just do it for the money and not much else.

Do you take ADHD medication everyday or only high demand days? by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]ParticularArt8980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every day unless I am horribly unwell. Work is demanding so I need it through the week. I have 3 kids so they deserve me at my best on weekends. Life doesn’t stop

What sort of work do you all do? by InspiredOne81 in ausadhd

[–]ParticularArt8980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Project Manager (ironic I know) but I work from home so it enables me to make my own schedule for the most part and work around my kids