08/14/2026
As someone with ADHD who is currently experiencing perimenopause, I have noticed an increase in my symptoms and a need to adjust or expand my existing toolbox.
Over the past several months, I've observed that some of my challenges have become more difficult to manage, which is quite frustrating. I’ve noticed a sense of resistance in myself.
One specific challenge I face is related to written expression, which is partly due to a learning disability. While I enjoy the process of writing and the final product, the time it takes has become increasingly burdensome.
My options are to either reduce the number of clients I see to lessen my documentation workload or to implement an accommodation. Unfortunately, no personal strategy seems to alleviate this challenge.
If I've seen you in the last two weeks, you're likely aware that I’ve started using the AI scribe feature in the Jane app. It meets my professional standards, and I always obtain consent before using it. Most of my clients have provided their consent, allowing me to manage my administrative tasks more effectively. For those few who are not comfortable with AI, it doesn’t create any significant burden.
This accommodation has enabled me to maintain the same number of client appointments each week, while also enhancing my social media presence, freeing up more time on weekends for my family and friends, and reducing the cognitive load I’ve been experiencing lately.
The right accommodations can positively impact both the present and the future!
