Can’t help the PhD specific, but knowing your weaknesses (digital planners, losing items, missing deadlines, needing a bajillion alarms and calendar reminders, etc) is super important.  There are sometimes things the college can help with if you look into it (accommodations even for severe enough impacts).

Ask lecturers if you can record for notes if you struggle to process auditory information.  Partner with a peer or a friend for “body double” work when you can’t focus.

I am struggling through my PhD and was only diagnosed a few months ago.. any tips from fellow academics on adhd management and surviving the PhD? 🙆🏼‍♀️ 

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Tips for managing ADHD as an academic?