Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that affects both children and adults. Research indicates that approximately 6.0% of adults in the U.S. have a current ADHD diagnosis, which translates to about one in 16 adults. The condition can manifest through various emotional, physical, cognitive, and relational challenges, including:

• Difficulties with concentration, organization, impulse control, and time management
• Experiencing frustration or feeling overwhelmed when handling routine or manageable tasks
• Memory challenges or difficulty with follow-through, frequently affecting work performance and relationships
• Exhaustion from hyperfocus episodes and/or masking (i.e., adapting your behavior to fit in and avoid judgment)
• A recurring pattern of shame and guilt following missed commitments, deadlines, and diminished self-confidence

When The Grind Never Stops

Living with these symptoms can make daily routines exhausting enough as is, but so many aspects of our hustle culture often intensify symptoms. The pressure to constantly perform causes many of our clients with ADHD to feel like it’s impossible to “keep up” with their peers. 

And the hellscape of the 24/7 news cycle mixed with the expectation to always be plugged in creates endless distractions for the ADHD brain. Whether you’re navigating the North Loop tech scene or the suburbs, that pressure hits the same.

We remain in the age of dis-information when it comes to ADHD since the condition continues to be somewhat stigmatized and misunderstood. Despite being high-functioning in many cases, individuals with ADHD are often written off as “lazy” or “disorganized” and misdiagnosed with other conditions. The lack of support and understanding is reinforced by the reality that schools and workplaces aren’t built for neurodivergent minds, instead pushing that same old “Try Harder” mentality.