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Is there anyone else who was annoyed by her character?

Hi everyone,

I just wanted some advice on if there are people out there managing ADHD without medication? I got diagnosed with ADHD Combination Subtype with Significant anxiety symptoms and I am F28 years old. Before I did my ADHD assessment with a professional I was always in therapy on and off since 2022 for my anxiety and was able to pick up systems that helped with my ADHD, in the past 2 years I have found those systems and skills I picked up no longer work. Talking to friends who have ADHD they recommended I get an official assessment as it sounds like my anxiety comes from my ADHD itself. They recommended combination of therapy and medication and I have been someone who has never taken medication unless I have a horrible flu or literally need it! I am having such a hard time and 2nd thoughts in starting medication and wondering if there are others out there that have found coping mechanisms to deal with their ADHD.

What I struggle with the most:

• The mental "notification pop-ups" (random thoughts, distractions) EVERYTHING is urgent
• Not being able to choose what to focus on, and attention being hijacked automatically
• The gap between impulse and action lengthening slightly — not pausing before interrupting or acting
• Time not feeling more linear and trackable, its more of a "now" vs. "not now"
• Impossible to start tasks
• Insane mental noises - 20 tabs open at once

Can these be fixed with better routines and skills picked up from therapy?

Hi everyone,

I just wanted some advice on if there are people out there managing ADHD without medication? I got diagnosed with ADHD Combination Subtype with Significant anxiety symptoms and I am F28 years old. Before I did my ADHD assessment with a professional I was always in therapy on and off since 2022 for my anxiety and was able to pick up systems that helped with my ADHD, in the past 2 years I have found those systems and skills I picked up no longer work. Talking to friends who have ADHD they recommended I get an official assessment as it sounds like my anxiety comes from my ADHD itself. They recommended combination of therapy and medication and I have been someone who has never taken medication unless I have a horrible flu or literally need it! I am having such a hard time and 2nd thoughts in starting medication and wondering if there are others out there that have found coping mechanisms to deal with their ADHD.

What I struggle with the most:

• The mental "notification pop-ups" (random thoughts, distractions) EVERYTHING is urgent
• Not being able to choose what to focus on, and attention being hijacked automatically
• The gap between impulse and action lengthening slightly — not pausing before interrupting or acting
• Time not feeling more linear and trackable, its more of a "now" vs. "not now"
• Impossible to start tasks
• Insane mental noises - 20 tabs open at once

Can these be fixed with better routines and skills picked up from therapy?

Hi everyone!

I was just wondering if anyone here has gone through an assessment with Finding Focus. I have my appointment scheduled for tomorrow, and I'm feeling a mix of excitement and nerves because I'm not entirely sure what to expect.

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience. What was the assessment process like? Was it mostly questions about your history and symptoms, or were there any tests involved? How long did the appointment take, and did you feel like the clinician listened to your concerns?

If you're comfortable sharing, did you receive a diagnosis during your appointment, or was it something that came later? Were treatment options discussed right away, or did you have to book another follow-up appointment?

I'm just trying to get a better idea of what tomorrow might look like so I can go in feeling a little more prepared and less anxious.

Any tips, advice, or personal experiences—whether positive or negative—would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance! 😊

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Hi guys,

How do you study for your interviews?

I have scripts written for practice but you can tell I am reading off something like practicing.

Hi guys,

How do you study for your interviews?

Mine is online and I keep om writing these long scripts for questions and when I pratice it almost seems like I am reading off.