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  • In Insider's new work-advice column, a reader worries she's developed ADHD while working from home.
  • There's no such thing as sudden-onset ADHD, but modern life and always-on tech are distracting.
  • Experts say building boundaries, setting rituals, and working less can improve focus.

I've been working from home ever since the pandemic began. It was lonely at first and it took some getting used to — I'm an extrovert —but I really like the flexibility and can't imagine ever having to go back to an office full time.