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How do you deal with your ADHD?
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this post was submitted on 11 Jun 2023
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I've tried medication, but unfortunately everything I tried had the side effect of pushing up my heartbeat to unhealthy levels, or causing anxiety issues. So currently unmedicated, although I miss the focus and motivation to get things done they gave me, the side-effects weren't worth it.
I try using todo-lists. But having been diagnosed at 36 it's so hard to break bad habits, especially during work, so I still often have days where I just jump between tasks. I've learned to accept that will happen and try to pay more attention to my to-do list again. Not getting frustrated helps a lot.
I've also taken up piano lessons, having to focus on playing a piece of music has improved my concentration quite a bit.