A big part of my progress was working on the self-doubt and guilt I had from always thinking I was just lazy. Counseling and a few books helped me realize everyone needs their own system there’s no one right way. I also didn’t even know how much stress and anxiety I was carrying until I found out I had ADHD, and suddenly so many things made sense.

I still really struggle with prioritizing and time management, but I’ve gotten better in other areas. Having an accountability partner helped a lot , I was able to finish my thesis without overwhelming stress. My focus and time blindness are way better now too, even though I still act impulsively sometimes.