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For those unmedicated, how do you manage?
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Very rigid routines and coping mechanisms. For your tab problem, I use OneTab to collapse and save them all into a searchable list for later.
So the key for me has been "offloading" and "outsourcing" is what I call them. Memory tasks I offload to my phone like reminders, obsessive calendaring, note taking, and to do lists. I automate as much as possible when it comes to systems designed to make me get on task. Basically, if executive function is a limited resource (it is if you have ADHD) the less decision making you have to do, the better. Pre-make decisions and go from a script or playbook. That's my calendar and notes.
I started using an app that let's me make as many timers as i want fo anything i want and it's been amazing! I have timers for tasks i need to remember in 3 years lol
Which app?
It's called MultiTimer the free version was a bit restricted so i paid for the full version with a lot more features and i'll be using it for years so i don't really care.
Sounds interesting, what do you find sets it apart from "just" setting alarms on your phone?
The alarms on my phone are just very limited. I tried to do it that way but there wasn't nearly enough customization to have understandable reminders built into the original app.