ADHD and distraction in the military and at home (Justen’s story)

Justen Scott got diagnosed with ADHD this year at age 27. His
ADHD “aha” moment happened while he was stationed in Qatar for
military service, and work just kept piling up. Trouble with
focus and time management had been a problem for Justen since
high school. But when others in the military started to notice
his challenges, he knew it was time to get evaluated for
ADHD. 

Host Laura Key and Justen talk about trying to seem “cool” on the
outside — even as thoughts race a mile a minute on the
inside — and how one small noise can be a huge distraction.
Hear Justen’s take on how the military handles ADHD. And pick up
a few tips on managing ADHD along the way. 

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit
the episode page at Understood. 

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