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I have a high pressure software job and severe adhd

User Profile: considerateSpruce6517
considerateSpruce6517 January 28th, 2021

As I’m sure you can gather from the title. I have a stimulant addiction. But I also have a medically necessary reason to have them with my adhd. I’ve tried tapering off and alternative medications but it all comes down to the same thing every time. My work performance suffers so strongly that I risk losing my job and then I would be in a much bigger problem. I just want to not need them as my crutch but I can’t stop them. When I lost my insurance and ability to get my adderall I started buying armodafinil as a cheap substitute from online Indian pharmacies. I just hate feeling like I’m not in charge of the controls anymore. It feels like I’m John Malkovich in the movie Being John Malkovich. I can see everything happening but I’m not consciously controlling it. I could reach out and stop at any time but doing so would throw my life into turmoil.

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User Profile: knotevry1scupofTea
knotevry1scupofTea February 11th, 2022

Adderall has ruined my life. Counting down the days until my next script is due. Spending days in bed because I can’t move or function from the “come down”. Most of all, I’ve his this addiction for years.

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User Profile: Erikahickory07
Erikahickory07 September 7th, 2024

Hi. I know this is 3 years old, but just wondering if you ever quit taking your adderall. I was in the same situation as you until about 6 weeks ago when I was basically forced by family to quit because things got bad. Now I’m struggling to not get my refill because daily life is a struggle without the adderall!

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User Profile: BillyTrex
BillyTrex July 13th, 2022

Interesting discussion. I would like to learn even more about how videos are analyzed and what software is used for this?

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User Profile: orangeKitten6681
orangeKitten6681 February 8th, 2023

@BillyTrex Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. It is the opposite of hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a computer. Software is a generic term used to refer to applications, scripts and programs that run on a device. It can be thought of as the variable part of a computer, while hardware is the invariable part.

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User Profile: TinyBon
TinyBon July 13th, 2022

In fact, it helps a lot of people predict the finals of a match or is used in various computer games! If you are interested, you can read about video analysis in sport, so you can learn a lot about it, including what it is used for! I hope this information helped you! I wish you a successful and good day!

User Profile: orangeKitten6681
orangeKitten6681 February 8th, 2023

Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. It is the opposite of hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a computer. Software is a generic term used to refer to applications, scripts and programs that run on a device. It can be thought of as the variable part of a computer, while hardware is the invariable part.

User Profile: AndylavenderEyes9519
AndylavenderEyes9519 February 8th, 2023

Hi, I saw you discussing programming and software development, it's a very cool topic nowadays, I'm a beginner, and I'm hoping for some advice from people who understand programming. I'm also interested in it and want to study it in the future, but now I need professional help for my project, my friend recommended me https://evnedev.com/services/saas-application-development-company/ I see you are experienced programmers, maybe you have worked with them? I will be grateful for the feedback!!!

User Profile: politeComputer9879
politeComputer9879 July 14th, 2025

As someone in tech who also deals with attention challenges, I really resonated with your post. Finding focus-friendly tools and streamlining downtime can make a huge difference. For instance, during breaks, using distraction-free setups like torrentio stremio helps me unwind efficiently without endless scrolling. Appreciate your honest take—it's a reminder we're not alone in this.

User Profile: politeComputer9879
politeComputer9879 July 14th, 2025

Absolutely relate to the challenges of managing high-pressure tech roles with ADHD—structure and flexibility really are key. Tools that simplify workflows, like streamlined launchers or custom clients, can make a huge difference. I’ve personally found that using alternatives like bloxstrap download helps reduce cognitive load during repetitive tasks. Thanks for sharing your experience—it’s encouraging to see this being talked about openly.

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User Profile: friendlyJet8800
friendlyJet8800 April 30th

Great read! Having worked through a major legacy modernization project, I can vouch for how much code migration using generative AI changes the game. What used to take weeks of manual refactoring now gets handled in a fraction of the time. The real win isn't just speed — it's how LLMs reduce cognitive overload, letting engineers focus on architecture decisions rather than repetitive syntax conversion. The point about compressing mechanical processes really resonated with my own experience.

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@friendlyJet8800 Absolutely agree — generative AI really shifts the focus from tedious code conversion to higher-level thinking. It’s impressive how it not only speeds things up but also frees developers to concentrate on design and better decision-making. commercial doors nj

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