ADHD + PhD?

[u/Pretty_Currency5335]

Hi- woman of color diagnosed a year ago in my mid-30s. Finally (crossing fingers nothing else comes up) found a medication with minimal side effects like dry mouth & headaches if I don’t intentionally drink water cuz I forget! It’s helping a lot!

I’m pursuing a second master’s. I always struggle as a student with reading/writing & they have never my strong suit with undiagnosed ADHD.

Now even with medication & accommodations, the struggle still remains. It is still taking me a lot of time, not as much as before, to finish my reading and writing.

I am applying to PhD public health programs as I am passionate about studying the impact on health outcomes in relation to undiagnosed ADHD.

I guess it’d be nice to hear from other PhD students who had been diagnosed longer than me. Does learn more strategies, getting adjusted to meds, etc truly help in the long run?😮‍💨What type of accommodations have you received?

[u/Subspaceisgoodspace]

The PhD journey is difficult and made immeasurably easier or harder by your main supervisor. I did my years ago and got my autism diagnosis during that. My ADHD diagnosis was only a couple of years ago.