Tell HN: If you have trouble focusing on projects/meetings, see a psychatrist
I&#x27;m becoming more of an adult-onset ADHD skeptic. I mean, there is even a crisis now because of an Adderall shortage [1]. People who legitimately need them (they cannot hold a job without it) are not able to get them.<p>I think there is certainly a spectrum of ADHD. Those with severe ADHD literally cannot function in society, they can&#x27;t hold jobs, they can&#x27;t get university degrees, without medication. Then you have the mild ADHD induced tech worker which is becoming more prevalent. Yes, meds are going to help as well. Possibly less social media, less dopamine hits, more exercise, and better sleep would help too.<p>Another thing to keep in mind is that burn out symptoms look an awful lot like ADHD symptoms. And burn out is very common in our industry.<p>1: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.fda.gov&#x2F;drugs&#x2F;drug-safety-and-availability&#x2F;fda-a" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.fda.gov&#x2F;drugs&#x2F;drug-safety-and-availability&#x2F;fda-a</a>...<p>edit: Updated to be clear I mean people being diagnosed with ADHD as adults, not everyone with ADHD who is an adult.