It wasn’t until my diagnosis and medicinal treatment that I realized shutting down was a legitimate neurological response that I could not control.”
“Even now, being medicated, I still purposely keep my to-do lists short. It helps me stay focused and positive, and lowers my anxiety surrounding particularly challenging tasks.
As a teacher, I also do this with my kids who show signs of the condition. It feels nice to be able to pass on these tips to help my middle schoolers be more successful.”