Hey Emma, first of all, congratulations! It sounds like you’re doing great things at your job so don’t downplay that promotion you just got. It’s valid that you’re a bit stressed, feeling a bit anxious, maybe even feeling imposter syndrome. That’s completely normal, but I have no doubt you’re going to knock it out of the park. Just take it day by day, one breath at a time, and pretty soon you’re going to be looking for an even bigger challenge. I want you to know that I’m so very proud of you kiddo.

Hey Emma, i just want to let you know that you're not the only one to worry about this. It is a legitimate thing and your body and mind is trying to prepare you for the challenge ahead, but you can do it! For all the benefits you mentioned, and also for the sake of proving to yourself that you can do it!

Those of is that have ADHD need more stimulation in our days, so having the same full-time schedule every weekday is a challenge. Maybe you can key into the differences between Monday and Tuesday, etc., and be looking for ways to be true to yourself in this new schedule.

Also, whenever you work a new job or a new place, but especially a full time one, in the beginning you'll get waaay more tired than you'll be when you're used to it. That is also normal, and not a problem with you, and it ends after it stops being new. Your mind has to process all the social, informational, etc., stuff at the new job, so maybe plan ahead by trying to limit some of your optional after or before work commitments for a little bit, just to have that room to breathe. You got this :)

I don't think your worried about the hours, it's the change.

The new people, routines, behaviours, schedules to memorise.

What you don't realise is all the skills you built getting yourself to this point means you are more prepared then you think.

You got this. You own this, so go make it yours.

Hey Emma,

Congratulations on your promotion. Also congratulations and realizing you were understimulated and did something about it. It's important to know yourself especially when you have ADD. Change is always scary especially when you bet on yourself. But it's always worth it in the end even when it doesn't work out. Regrets about missed opportunities hurt more then past failures.

The first few weeks (months?) may be difficult. But that's expected and I do recommend working harder or longer for that time period anyhow to get a good first impression of yourself. After that you can scale back to a sustainable level for yourself. You got this!!!!

I have ADHD and work overtime a lot. Personally I don't mind. I'm actually more calm at work. This is what I have to do, and I'm going to do that. At home, almost everything is optional. Options are what stress me out because I can put it off. You'll be ok. Change can be scary but this sounds like a pretty small change, and a positive one at that.