Although it has long been a suspicion, I have every sign of having Adult ADD. I tend to do most of the things in the checklist (multitask without finishing many tasks, forget things, tons of lists and forgotten "helpful" notes, watch a movie in 10 minute intervals while doing 4 other things never to finish many movies, reading at current count 22 books, impulsive behavior -- well, you get the drift.) I am curious in the short run, what might have helped you with simple organization at work and at home. Feel free to share any tips and web sites. I hope to move on to some books (I have many checked out from the 'brary) but need a small step approach. My artistic side is keeping me sane and hopefully your tips can help me get a kick-start. (As far as medication, I am in consultation with a dr but want to try some diet/exerisie/organic things first. And yes, I abuse parentheses like nobody's business.) I am going through
this previous link as well.
posted by snap_dragon
on Mar 22, 2013 -
13 answers
I have attention deficit disorder primarily inattentive, am a professor who travels a decent amount, and have trouble with being organized about submitting my receipts for reimbursement. I believe that it is caused by a combination of basic and deeper-rooted problems, and was wanting to know what you do to be organized about correctly getting reimbursed. This includes systems that you use to ensure that you have everything, where you keep receipts, what specific kinds of filing systems you might use while you're traveling so that nothing is lost, anything electronic (either hardware or an app), or even just the odd things that "just work for you".
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posted by scunning
on Mar 14, 2013 -
19 answers
Smart people who did badly in college - how did you regain your footing and develop your work ethic and study skills?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Nov 20, 2011 -
21 answers
What is the single thing, aside from medication, that has helped you most with your ADHD/chronic disorganization?
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posted by granted
on Oct 16, 2011 -
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As a 30-year old who is a part-time grad student and a full-time office worker, are my goals to get control over my life (weight loss, finances, home, work, etc) really unrealistic? Is there a way to just be NORMAL and balanced, or is it really just normal not to really have things together, even as an adult?
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posted by dumbledore69
on Nov 13, 2009 -
27 answers
Help me get uninsane with prioritizing, please. I have a list of projects that would thank you for it.
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posted by damnjezebel
on Sep 27, 2008 -
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I've plenty in touch with my inner child. How can I get in touch with my inner adult? I just want to be more disciplined and do the things a grownup needs to get done.
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posted by Deathalicious
on Sep 23, 2008 -
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