ADHD Aha! Am I using ADHD as a crutch? (Jiyoung An’s story)
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Jul 8, 2025 Jiyoung An, a UX designer diagnosed with ADHD this year, reflects on her transformative journey from self-doubt and stigma to self-acceptance. She discusses the frustration of navigating hustle culture and perfectionism while realizing her brain is simply different, not broken. Jiyoung candidly shares insights from her past, including the challenges of growing up undiagnosed and recognizing ADHD traits in her sister. Her story emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and the power of understanding in living with ADHD.
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Discovery of ADHD Symptoms
- Jiyoung An struggled with starting work and focusing, leading to anxiety about her job despite having great bosses and coworkers.
- She discovered ADHD symptoms by accident online, realizing many symptoms matched her life experiences.
ADHD Diagnosis Journey
- Jiyoung consulted three psychiatrists for her ADHD evaluation with varying approaches and opinions.
- The third psychiatrist confirmed ADHD with detailed analysis, and medication significantly improved her work focus.
Hustle Culture Experience
- Jiyoung fell into hustle culture for about eight years, pushing herself to work excessively without hobbies or relaxation.
- She was hard on herself, believing others did things easily while struggling with motivation and focus.