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0 pointsrobmerki5y ago0 comments

I'm writing a book about ADHD: https://adhdpro.xyz/

Unfortunately there seems to be a lot of infantilizing in and around the ADHD sphere. Either we're treated like helpless children or we are encouraged to lower our expectations/goals.

It's hard to explain unless you've been open about having ADHD, or have been part of the community. The zeitgeist revolves around accepting and maintaining a status quo. The problem I'm trying to solve is how to build a growth/thriving lifestyle despite an ADHD diagnosis.

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mysore5y ago· 1 in thread

Hey this is cool. Would totally use this. Just got diagnosed at 28 and trying to implement meditation, yoga and better work habits so I can get the most out of the medication and maintain the lowest possible dosage

robmerkiOP5y ago

It sounds like you're already on the right track. Meditation and mindfulness are the foundation of building the right strategy. I'm still so appalled how neither my therapist nor my ADHD specialist doctor ever told me to go beyond medication.

adzm5y ago· 1 in thread

This sounds really interesting. I'm curious who you interviewed and their diversity of experience and careers.

robmerkiOP5y ago

I was very fortunate to meet some of the people I spoke to. Here's a few off the top of my head:

- Circus clown/performer

- Microsoft senior engineer (or whatever they call them these days)

- ADHD coach

- A few CEOs

- Product designer

- Habits coach

There are a few more who wanted to stay anonymous, but you get the idea. The most interesting part was how similar all of the success stories were. I think ADHDers have a lot more in common than we think.

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