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Masking my ADHD at work was exhausting, so I stopped

I haven’t always felt comfortable disclosing my ADHD — especially in the workplace. I’d have a lot of anxiety about being vulnerable and…

Feb 24, 2023

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Feb 24, 2023

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With my ADHD, self-care doesn’t look much like meditation

At times, my ADHD can be stressful. I often have a hard time filtering out everything around me — especially when I have high-priority…

Feb 1, 2023

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Feb 1, 2023

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I’m Not Using ADHD as an Excuse — It’s My Reality

One of the downsides to being late diagnosed is trying to explain it to others who have known you for most of your life. It’s challenging…

Dec 20, 2022

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Dec 20, 2022

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I always felt guilty about my behavior. Then I found out I have ADHD.

I felt immense relief after being diagnosed with ADHD. It was great to finally know why I was struggling with my daily activities. It…

Oct 17, 2022

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Oct 17, 2022

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Some people cry when there’s a setback. I get impulsive.

My ADHD brain can’t wait for problems to resolve themselves. It springs into action — for better or worse.

Sep 22, 2022

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Sep 22, 2022

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Finding the job path that fits my ADHD pace

Life’s turning points are hard. And they’re especially hard when you don’t know what to expect.

Aug 4, 2022

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Aug 4, 2022

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Procrastination & Starting Over — With ADHD? Not always possible.

I felt that when I would receive an ADHD diagnosis and started treatment that my life would start to work out the way it was supposed to…

Jun 27, 2022

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Jun 27, 2022

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My mom finally believed in my ADHD when she saw her own focus problems

In Latin culture, learning differences are rarely talked about. They’re silenced and ignored out of fear that admitting these issues makes…

Jun 8, 2022

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Jun 8, 2022

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My ADHD brain won’t shut off and it’s wearing me out

My constant state? Tired. I can sleep through the night, drink coffee in the morning, and sit in the sun for optimal vitamin D absorption…

May 18, 2022

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May 18, 2022

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Attention students and faculty: Learning with ADHD looks different

While I was in college, I studied long and hard for exams. I needed to. And I thought everyone else did, too. So, it drove me insane to…

Mar 4, 2022

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Mar 4, 2022

Mayra Flores

Mayra Flores

I’m 24 years old, Chicana, Queer, Autistic, and have ADHD. I like learning things and sharing my story. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mayflors98h

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