>>11219546I have ADHD and have been studying math nearly every day for the last few months (getting ready for university).
I tried a bunch of different textbooks until I found one I liked and could stick with.
I only do a few minutes a day as my quota, but usually I will want to go longer cause I will get curious about something I am learning and want to work it out.
I dont have meds but I want to get them because objectively that is what helps the most for ADHD. Other things help too like regular sleep, morning cardio, dual n back. For me cutting back on carbs helps a lot. They just make me sleepy and emotional. I actually function best when I am hungry. I think it's hunting mode, wakes up the mind and body.
Oh also use Anki. I used it just for facts which is kind of retarded. But if instead of just "bashing your head against the wall" when learning math facts, make sure you really understand it. When you fail an anki card, take a minute or two to go over the material and really get it. Once you truly understand something, it will not take a special extra effort to memorize.
And last: play with math. By this I mean, explore the material in your own time. I have made good progress just thru effort and books but most of my intuitive insight comes in the evening when something pops into my head like, "how does this work exactly?" and I will spend a few minutes thinking about it, can I figure it out based on what I already know? And usually I can.
Find out how you think: is it in sounds, in words, in pictures? You can use this to your advantage, eg. visualizing formulas and graphs, getting an intuitive understanding of what you're doing mechanically on paper.
Most important, be patient with yourself, but be firm. Persist. Acknowledge the progress you are making, however slight. Realize that if you press on, eventually you will get to wherever you want to go.
Good luck.
