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Feb 24, 2023

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…

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Feb 1, 2023

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…

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Dec 20, 2022

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…

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Oct 17, 2022

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…

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Sep 22, 2022

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.

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Aug 4, 2022

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.

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Jun 27, 2022

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…

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Jun 8, 2022

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…

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May 18, 2022

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…

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Mar 4, 2022

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…

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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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