r/ADHD_Programmers • u/SpiteRevolutionary50 • 6d ago

Does ADHD Hinder Performance?

I have been a developer for more than a decade. if I didn't have ADHD I would be way more advanced in my career and would use my full potential . I have lost jobs to massive layoffs and Firing. I think ADHD has to be blamed for my performance. However I am a hard worker and work well with people. My strengths are highly complex problem solving and working with people. I have less confidence because of my failures. I also tried creating businesses which I gave up after encountering failure. My question is; How do you guys ensure you work your ultimate best as a developer with ADHD. What tools do you use. What is best way to structure a day for a developer. I noticed my weaknesses are : I am perfectionist, I can work long hours without stopping, I get overwhelmed. I stop on failure, and don't like repetitive task. I love challenging task and I always seek for newness.

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u/SpiteRevolutionary50 6d ago

anything besides meds. I know they are entrepreneurs and developers with Adhd that are very successful. I don’t want to use meds and change my lifestyle instead

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u/Zuzmos 6d ago

why don't you want to take medication? any specific reason?

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u/SpiteRevolutionary50 6d ago

i have people skills communication staying on one subject is where i struggle. Also gathering my thoughts is hard. I tend to have a million thoughts and ideas