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If anyone here with ADHD also has a PhD (i.e. an ADHPHD), how did you manage to complete this?

Questions/Advice

For context, I did an undergraduate master's in Physics a while ago, managed to get a fairly decent grade but skipped most lectures and left preparation for exams until the night before each exam. I massively struggle with consistency in working, but can generally learn things quickly and solve analytical problems well.

I'm considering a PhD, but it seems like it would require huge amounts of executive function, focus and maintained consistent dedication (self motivated and well managed). Can anyone else talk about their experience and offer any advice.

Posted Nov 14, 2025, 1:48 PM UTC

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