See how McKenna thrives in medical school with ADHD
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As a medical student with ADHD, I had to learn very quickly that the study strategies that worked for my peers and got them great grades did not always work well for me.
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It took me a couple of weeks to really lean into the strategies that worked for my brain, like using more visuals, bouncing from topic to topic, or taking more breaks.
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It can be incredibly hard to put in the same amount of effort as those around you and not do as well because your brain is not as attuned to the methods they are using.
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If you have ADHD and you find yourself struggling compared to your peers, there is help out there for you.
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LifeStance Health offers a range of mental health services, making it easy for you to get the help that you need.
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While it can be intimidating, recognizing that your brain works differently from other people’s can be incredibly empowering as you see the progress you make by doing what works for you.
