Traditional treatments for ADHD such as medication can be effective, but they are not the only options. What is L-tyrosine, and can it reduce the symptoms of ADHD?
Sharing the highs and lows of life as an Attention Deficit (future) Doctor
Neurodiverse medics exist. We’re your friends, your seniors, and your colleagues.
Attention Deficit Doctor is a resource for all those wishing to learn more about ADHD and those who have it, in the medical profession and beyond.
ADHD Essentials
From diagnosis to medication, and everything in between
Thrive
In the Thrive section, you can find ADHD-friendly tips and strategies to help you reach new heights.
From overcoming procrastination, to planning and prioritisation, here are all the hacks that have got me through medical school so far.
Symptom Spotlight
The Symptom Spotlight series shines a light on all the different traits and characteristics that make ADHD what it is.
We explain why ADHD brains have these quirks, and what you can try to get on top of them – but always in the spirit of self-acceptance.
What is the link between fatigue and ADHD?
Fatigue can actually be a sign of ADHD, and it’s more common than you think.
Why is this, and what can we do to stay awake?
Mess and ADHD
Does your home, workspace or car look like an episode of Extreme Hoarders?
What is Executive Functioning?
A whistle-stop tour of the management system of our brains.
Interrupting and ADHD
Why do people with ADHD interrupt others? Can we control it, or are we just rude?
Coping with COVID and ADHD
Although the move to life online was great at first, I’ve learned that too much stimulation can be a bad thing.
Is there ADHD stigma in the medical profession?
You can still have ADHD and look like a “high achiever” – but consider what has gone on behind the scenes for us to get there.
Introducing an Attention-Deficit (future) Doctor
The internet is inundated with both the voices of medical students and stories about living with ADHD, but I’ve yet to see an amalgamation of the two. I know I’m not alone.