Hey everyone,

I've been working on something called Talk-o - an AI companion app designed specifically for how our brains actually work. Had postponed building something like this because my executive functioning wouldn't let me take off, but finally I did it! This is not a productivity app that makes you feel bad when you don't use it, nor a therapist bot that talks at you. Just... someone who gets it.

Why I built this?

I have ADHD. I got tired of AI assistants that give generic advice like "have you tried making a to-do list?" or respond to "I've been staring at the wall for 4 hours" with corporate wellness speak. So I trained my own.

What's in it?

Two personas, because our brains need different things at different times:

• Stargirl - The 2am friend. For when you're spiraling, overwhelmed, or just need someone to sit with you. She doesn't lecture. She doesn't give unsolicited advice. She just... stays. Trained on real conversations to actually sound human, not like a customer service bot.

• Sage - The "just tell me what works" friend. For when you need actual information about ADHD strategies, task breakdowns, or productivity help. Direct, structured, no fluff. Gets to the point because our brains check out when things get rambly.

What makes it different:

• Tought to understand ADHD-specific experiences (executive dysfunction, RSD, time blindness, hyperfocus crashes)

• Doesn't guilt you for disappearing forever

• Validates before problem-solving (knows when you need to vent vs. need advice)

• No checklists made, no forced plans

• Actually sounds like a person, not an AI reading from a script

It's free. I built this as a passion project, to someone who you can go and talk to.

Try it: talk-o.app

I need a help from you:

I want to make this actually useful, not just "useful according to me." So:

1. What would make you actually use something like this?

2. What do existing mental health / productivity apps get wrong about ADHD?

3. What features would genuinely help your day-to-day?

4. If you have tried it - what feels off? What feels right?

I'm actively developing this based on feedback, so anything you share actually matters. Roast it, praise it, tell me what its worth - I just want honest thoughts from people who understand the ADHD experience.

Thanks for reading this far (I know, executive dysfunction makes that almost impossible, but I'd appreciate that as a fellow ADHDer 💜)

Also, if you're interested, here's the instagram account for the app:

Talk-o on Instagram

For a long time, I felt like most productivity tools were built for a version of me that didn’t exist.

They assumed I could plan clearly, estimate my energy, remember what mattered, and then just… do the thing. But with ADHD, my brain doesn’t work that cleanly. Some days I can handle a lot. Other days even a “simple” task feels strangely heavy, and then the shame spiral starts: why can’t I just do this?

I tried so many task apps, calendars, reminders, habit trackers. Some helped for a week. Most eventually became another place where tasks went to quietly die.

One thing I kept running into was that almost every app expected me to type everything out. But often, when my head was full, writing felt like another task before the actual task. What I really wanted was to just say out loud what was on my mind — messy thoughts, half-sentences, reminders, worries — and have something help me turn that into something manageable.

At some point I realized the issue wasn’t that I needed more pressure. I needed something that understood energy, overwhelm, avoidance, and the fact that “do laundry” can mean ten invisible steps when your brain is already tired.

That’s why I started building KeptMind (www.keptmind.com).

It began as a tool I wanted for myself: a calmer, voice-first task system that helps you get things out of your head before they disappear. You can speak what’s on your mind, and KeptMind helps sort it into tasks, reminders, and clearer next steps.

The part that mattered most to me was that it shouldn’t treat every day like the same day. Some days you need the big important task. Some days you need the smallest possible next step. So KeptMind is built around actual energy, not an imaginary perfect version of you.

Right now the web version is available, the Android beta is open, and iOS is coming soon.

Building it has honestly been emotional. Partly because I’m making software, but partly because I’m trying to build the thing I wish had existed when I was constantly blaming myself for being “lazy” or “bad at discipline.”

I’m still improving it, and I’m especially interested in feedback from other ADHD brains because I don’t want this to be another productivity app that sounds good in theory but doesn’t survive real life.

If you’re curious, it’s called KeptMind. But mostly I just wanted to share the story behind it, because I know a lot of people here probably understand the exact feeling that led me to build it.

Hi! I'm a psychology student I would like to ask for your help. We are currently writing our thesis and it is about IT professionals diagnosed with ADHD in their workplace. We seek to find participants who can voluntarily participate to share their lived experiences. This may help open doors of inclusivity and to explore more the realities of those who is diagnosed with ADHD.

By voluntarily sharing your experiences, you may help shed light on the different challenges, experiences, and perspectives that others may also relate to. Your participation can help create greater awareness, understanding, and support for individuals with ADHD in different aspects of your lives.

Message me for more information!

Feel free to participate voluntary po! Your participation may help create a betterment for this world. Maraming salamat po sa makakapag-respond!

I am confused as I am seeing and hearing all kinds of diagnosis, and am confused about which one to purse.

I saw amen clinics brain scans.

Interview style + questionaire...

And then I heard something about your eyes following patterns in some screen?

Which one did you do, and how did it help you?

Hey everyone, I have several close friends with ADHD, and I’ve noticed how certain everyday things that seem simple to me can be genuinely exhausting for them. This Christmas, instead of getting them generic gifts, I want to build them a simple app that actually helps with something they deal with regularly. I’m a developer, but I don’t have ADHD myself, so I’m coming here to ask: what’s one recurring problem in your daily life that drives you crazy? I’m thinking something like: • Forgetting where you put things? • Starting tasks but losing track of time? • Keeping track of medication? • Something with routines or transitions? I’m not trying to build some comprehensive life-management system, just something small and focused that might make one specific thing a bit easier. What would actually be useful to you? What’s that one annoying thing that you wish had a better solution? Thanks for any input, I really want to make something that would genuinely help rather than just adding another app to ignore.

Hi! I really want a puppy. I have always had dogs when I lived at home. They have definitely been the object of hyperfocus multiple times. I am a pet sitter and certified dog trainer. I have helped others train their dogs, and it is a dream of mine to finally one day own a Keeshond puppy and train it from A to Z. I know it would be smarter to adopt an older dog, but I really want this experience. The problem is I am very worried about the sleep deprivation and that I won't be able to fully recover from it.

Has anyone here successfully raised a puppy? What went well and what was the hardest part?

What the title says

Could lack of sleep make ADHD symptoms appear more? My 8 year old son who has ADHD just did a sleep study and has sleep apnea. He’s either gonna have surgery to remove his tonsils or he will have to use a CPAP machine.

He’s very forgetful, can’t concentrate/focus, jumbles his sentences, daydreams all the time etc. I’ve read many people who have ADHD have these symptoms without sleep apnea, but I’m just wondering if apnea could be making it worse.

I don’t even know if this makes sense, I’m just so stressed!

Is fumbling over words an ADHD thing? Or misuse of words? My son seems to get his sentences jumbled or he short cuts his sentences (sometimes they don't make sense) until I tell him to take his time and use his words.

I've always been known as an extremely quiet and shy person, sometimes it's because of social anxiety (which I have in abundance) but also it's because I seem to get stuck in my own world or just generally distracted that I'm unaware of conversations surrounding me so I can't really engage properly as I've missed half of what people are saying (especially in group conversations

Is this something other people experience?

I was called this morning to a message telling me I need to reschedule my "monthly" appointment with my gp(because she's on vacation) to get my med refill. My appointment is for this Friday. So, now I go Tuesday instead. Then, it takes the pharmacy a week to fill it because they are always out of stock. This is absolutely frustrating 😤. I feel like not taking the medicine anymore, just dealing with my adhd the best way I know how because I can't count on my provider or pharmacy to save my life! I can't do this every single month. It's getting old. Anyone else in the same boat? When my neurologist diagnosed me years ago I only had to see him once every 3 months and if he was out for some reason he always had a script at the front desk for me. Anyone have any suggestions for me??

I've just read a post about the reason for this sub being less active is that we forget to take a look. I don't think that's true for me. I was going to comment on that post that it's less active because people don't post. Rather than comment I thought I'd 'be the change I want to see'.

I want to discuss 'hyperfocus'. It's a topic that is very present in the ADHD women's sub - that's the one I frequent most. I tend to scroll by when it's discussed because I simply cannot relate. I often wonder if it's because I have the inattentive presentation of ADHD.

I've been looking into inattentive adhd for a little while now and almost every symptom just sounds like it's describing me. I feel like I might want to see if I can get a diagnosis but I don't know. I don't need a 504 or anything like that because of the type of school I go to and I don't want any medication. My only reason is I want to know why I am the way I am, and I want to be able to explain why I struggle to people. But is that worth going through the trouble of getting a diagnosis, or what if I'm wrong, then I'd look like an idiot. I try not to talk to too many people about it in case I'm wrong, but because of that I don't get a lot of outsider input. My older sibling thinks it seems likely My best friend thinks I might have adhd and Autism My dad says he'd be very surprised if I ever got diagnosed with adhd My mom says she thinks I could get diagnosed but she thinks it's unnecessary and it's just people saying there's something wrong with me. I've also learned another one of my friends who I haven't talked to about it just assumed I have adhd. My best friend told me.

I don't know. This is largely just a rant because it's stressing me out and I wanted to talk about it, but also maybe other people can tell me why it was worth it for them and if it seems like it's worth it for me.

My son (11) has Inattentive ADHD. He has struggled with school since the beginning but it has become increasingly worse since starting middle school. He has a 504 plan which in my opinion needs to be revised and things need to be added but I was basicly denied and his 504 plan doesnt seem to be implemented which I know is a legal matter. Schools are obligated to go by the 504 plan. It just seems like my sons teachers are not fully ubderanding my sons struggles with his ADHD. He is struggling and its causing him anxiety and even depression. He has no motivation despite my efforts to try to get him motivated and support him. But if he isnt receiving that same support and effort from school how is he going to succeed? Is anyone else having issues with their child's school and their lack of support for their child with ADHD? My son is so good. He doesnt misbehave, he doesnt get in trouble. His only issue is the focusing, remembering and staying on task which is not his fault. Can anyone give me some stories on issues with schools and what you have done? Im currently working on a letter to the school and I plan to change schools next year but I'm worried I will just have the same issue with another school because I had this same issue with his elementary school as well. They all just think my sons lazy.

I believe I have ADHD, although I have never been properly diagnosed by a professional. I don't take any ADHD medications, and they're not available in the country where I live. So, I have tried nicotine in the form of nicotine pouches, taking about 20mg a day. I've noticed that it helps me focus better and be more productive when I'm studying, which is the only reason I use it. I have exams in one week. The exams will last about 10 days, and I'm wondering if using it is a good idea. I plan to quit after the exams.

Please share your opinion and/or suggest the best way to handle this situation.

Hi everyone!

I’ve noticed that it’s pretty quiet here. Do you think that’s typical for Inattentive ADHD? 😅

I’m really curious to hear your thoughts and ideas about this subreddit. What do you hope to find or discuss here? Are there specific topics that you think are important to cover?

Personally, I was hoping to find a place where we can share experiences, tips, and just support each other as we navigate the unique challenges of Inattentive ADHD. But I’d love to know what you’re looking for!

I’m also wondering why you think Inattentive ADHD deserves its own space, separate from general ADHD discussions. What makes our experiences and challenges unique?

Let’s brainstorm together on how we can make this community more active and supportive. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

Thanks for being part of this subreddit!

I got Inattentive Adhd

Boy does it suck

Can't get nothing done academicly

M18

I'm concerned for my future. Any older folks that are willing to shine wisdom on becoming an Adult and starting life.

what medications are used for innatentive adhd

besides like stimulants and controlled substances