ADHD dev who got into med school to understand my own brain

hey everyone

I'm Heejin, a full-stack developer with ADHD.

quick story: I've been mass-unemployable for years because of ADHD. couldn't hold jobs, couldn't finish projects, the usual cycle. every productivity app failed me because they all assume you can "just make a list and do it."

so I did something kind of extreme - I got into med school specifically to study neuroscience. currently studying neuroanatomy. wanted to actually understand why my brain works the way it does.

now I'm building a task app based on what I'm learning. not just another planner - stuff like:

• visual timers for time blindness (based on Dr. Barkley's research)

• AI body doubling for task initiation

• micro-rewards for dopamine-hungry brains

• focus mode to reduce cognitive overload

competing in Microsoft Imagine Cup 2026 with it. just launched on Reddit and got absolutely roasted lol. but the criticism actually helped me refocus on the science instead of just features.

excited to be here. always looking for feedback from people who actually get it.