This Is What Writing With ADHD Really Feels Like

Trying to write your dissertation with ADHD is not just hard—it’s like washing dishes in freezing water while your brain screams at you to stop. In this honest and eye-opening episode, Dr. Marvette Lacy breaks down what writing actually feels like when you're neurodivergent and why traditional advice like “just focus” and “eliminate distractions” only makes it worse. You’ll learn why your brain needs dopamine more than discipline, how to structure your writing time to stay engaged, and why creative side projects might be the key to finally finishing your dissertation. If you’ve been stuck, bored, or questioning your ability to do this at all, this episode will help you feel seen—and give you a new way forward.

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