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submitted 5 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm 35, with diagnosed ADHD and brain scarring. My memory feels so fried and it's almost Impossible to finish a task. Where I live it's almost Impossible to get actual medication for something. Doc always gives herbal treatments and it helps nothing.

Is there a way to help myself without meds?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I use a plain notebook as my calendar / quarterly / weekly agenda. I've used a couple different solutions and this one works best for me. Plus it's more fun to do by hand.

But more to your point, the important part, I think, is that everything goes to the same place. Whether that's a notebook, app, or agenda. Just stick to one thing.

The second part is keeping your promises to yourself. But that's a habit of a lifetime…

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I like the idea of using a notebook and using my phone less. I’ll give it a shot.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

That was my motivation as well, and it worked for me, so I hope it works for you too.

Not to shill, but I started with Moleskin the weekly planner and really liked that level of detail (some people swear by Leuchtturm, but I didn't love it). They're pricey, but you only need one a year.

Now I just use a plain recycled paper notebook with my own system that is a lot messier and more in keeping with my aesthetic.

Shoot me a DM with how it goes! Would love to hear how it goes for you - even if it doesn't work out.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I have tried so many methods of writing stuff down. I always either lose said thing, or forget about it all together

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I've been writing in notebooks since college, so... for most of my life, I guess lol. It comes pretty naturally to check in with a notebook to "sync up" on what I'm supposed to be doing, and also as a sort of way of centering myself by faffing about with pencils and paper.

Downside is if someone asks me if I'm free on any given day, I'll have no idea at all, unless I have my notebook.