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by funkychicken 507 days ago
Maybe not ADHD specific, but getting a prescription for Propranolol was _the_ biggest game changer for me (for the day-of). It is a beta blocker, commonly prescribed for stage fright (it numbs the flight or fight response/reduces physical symptoms of anxiety).

I only mention it because it can help balance out an ADHD stimulant (and anxiety is commonly co-morbid with ADHD).

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Two notes.

1. Make sure you try it in your practice sessions first and not on interview day the first time.

2. For me I felt lightheaded and I think it had a negative impact on my interview.

I think being a bit more on the amped side was positive for me in terms of talking and pacing, but everyone's different.

Experimenting and practice is the thing that's gonna have the most return. First 5 interviews are write offs. After that you will know what works and will be much much better.

Guanfacine fiddles with the prefrontal cortex and diminishes RSD, which is another problem when trying to “make new friends”, and starting new things.
Did your normal doctor prescribe it? I've always wanted to try this.