Concentration problems
Difficulty staying on task, easily distracted by background noise or your own thoughts. Meetings are often exhausting.
ADHD and work
ADHD and work — challenges and solutions.
ADHD does not only affect your personal life — you also notice its impact in the workplace. Concentration problems, missed deadlines and overstimulation are familiar complaints. But there are solutions, and treatment does not have to come at the cost of your career.
Wednesday evenings No time off work
100% online Secure video connection
Adults 18+ Specialist mental health care
Reimbursed Basic insurance (deductible applies)
The impact on your working life
Missed deadlines
Poor time estimation, procrastinating until the last moment and then panicking. The feeling that time works differently for you than for colleagues.
Cluttered desk
Difficulty organising paperwork, emails and tasks. Your workspace and digital environment quickly become overwhelming, which worsens stress.
Difficulty with routine tasks
Repetitive tasks are particularly challenging. Administration, reporting and filling in forms cost a disproportionate amount of energy and are often postponed.
Hyperfocus as a strength
ADHD also has a strong side: when working on interesting projects, you can be completely absorbed for hours. This hyperfocus is a strength that can be harnessed.
Recognisable situations
Time management
Starting tasks but not finishing them, spending too long on one part while other things pile up. The clock seems to move faster than expected.
Forgetfulness
Forgetting appointments, losing action points from meetings, asking colleagues the same question twice. Not out of indifference, but due to working memory difficulties that are part of ADHD.
Overstimulation in the office
Open-plan offices, background noise and constant interruptions are exhausting. By the end of the working day you are mentally drained, while colleagues still have energy.
Difficulty with priorities
Everything feels equally urgent. It is hard to determine what to tackle first — which sometimes means the least important thing gets done first.
Impulsive decisions
Saying something in a meeting without fully thinking it through, sending emails before they are ready, or suddenly switching projects. Regret afterwards, but the feeling that you could not stop yourself.
Practical approach
Create structure
Work with fixed daily routines, time blocks and checklists. Digital tools such as task managers (Todoist, Trello) help you maintain an overview and forget nothing.
Regular breaks
Schedule short breaks — stopping every 25-50 minutes prevents mental exhaustion. The Pomodoro technique works particularly well for many people with ADHD.
Adapt your environment
Use noise-cancelling headphones, ask for a quiet workspace or plan focus time in a silent room. Discuss adjustments with your manager.
Seek treatment
Medication and psycho-education can significantly reduce symptoms. With the right treatment, work functioning improves noticeably for most people.
Treatment without taking time off
AvondFocus is an online mental health practice specialised in ADHD in adults. We offer diagnostics and treatment on Wednesday evenings from 18:30 to 21:30 — so you do not need to take time off work.
What we offer:
- ADHD diagnostics by a psychiatrist (anamnesis, questionnaires, clinical assessment)
- Medication management (methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, non-stimulants)
- Psycho-education about ADHD and functioning in the workplace
- Advice on workplace adjustments and communication with your employer
- All consultations via secure video connection — from home or office
You need a referral from your GP. Treatment is reimbursed through the basic insurance (deductible applies).
Medically reviewed by drs. I. Beg, psychiatrist at AvondFocus.
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