Why Phone Calls Are Uniquely Hard with ADHD
!Task initiation is the biggest barrier
The hardest part isn’t the call itself — it’s starting it. ADHD creates a wall of resistance around boring, low-stimulation tasks like dialing a customer service number and waiting on hold.
!Hold times are ADHD kryptonite
Waiting 20-40 minutes with nothing to do but listen to hold music is excruciating for an ADHD brain that needs stimulation. You either hang up or zone out and miss when someone answers.
!Working memory fails mid-call
You call about three things, discuss the first one, and completely forget the other two. Then you remember in the car an hour later and have to call back.
!Time blindness makes scheduling calls impossible
You plan to call during lunch. Suddenly it’s 3 PM. The office closes at 4. By the time you remember again, it’s 4:15 and you’ve missed another day.
!The "phone call" sits on your to-do list forever
It moves from Monday to Tuesday to next week to "eventually." The task stays on your list, generating shame and avoidance, creating a cycle that makes it even harder to start.
!Rejection sensitivity makes dispute calls unbearable
Calling to complain about a charge or dispute a bill triggers rejection sensitive dysphoria. The possibility of confrontation or being told "no" makes the call feel impossible.
How KallyAI Works with Your ADHD Brain
Eliminate task initiation entirely
Typing "call my dentist and book a cleaning" takes 10 seconds. No dialing, no hold time, no psyching yourself up. The task goes from your brain to done without the initiation barrier.
~20 creditsHandle the waiting you can’t tolerate
KallyAI sits through 45-minute hold times without getting bored, distracted, or hanging up. It doesn’t forget why it called when someone finally answers.
~30 creditsRemember everything you’d forget
Put all three things you need to discuss in the request. KallyAI addresses every single one and provides a written summary so nothing is lost to working memory gaps.
~25 creditsHandle confrontation without emotional cost
Billing disputes, cancellation calls, and complaint calls happen without triggering your RSD. KallyAI is assertive and persistent with zero emotional fallout for you.
~30 creditsCatch the things time blindness drops
Submit requests whenever you think of them — 11 PM, 6 AM, during a meeting. KallyAI calls during business hours so time awareness isn’t required.
~20 creditsA Day in the Life: Alex, Product Manager with ADHD
Alex has had "call the dermatologist" on their to-do list for two months. They also need to dispute a gym charge from a membership they cancelled (or thought they cancelled) three months ago, and call their pharmacy about a prior authorization for their ADHD medication that expired. Each of these tasks has been migrated from one to-do list app to another, starred, highlighted, and repeatedly snoozed.
The dermatologist requires calling between 8-4:30, which is when Alex is in meetings. The gym’s cancellation department has a 30-minute average hold time. The pharmacy prior authorization involves calling the insurance company, waiting on hold, being transferred, and explaining the medication history — a multi-step process that overwhelms Alex before it even starts. On Tuesday night at 11:47 PM (when Alex’s ADHD brain is finally awake and motivated), they type all three requests into KallyAI. It takes four minutes. The tasks leave their to-do list for the first time in months.
By Wednesday at 3 PM, KallyAI has booked a dermatology appointment for the following Monday at 9 AM, obtained a full refund for three months of gym charges ($147) with a confirmation email on its way, and initiated the prior authorization with the insurance company (case number provided, expected approval in 48-72 hours, pharmacy notified). Alex feels a weight lift that they didn’t even realize they were carrying. Three tasks that had become sources of shame are simply done.
The ADHD Tax, Eliminated
Calls that have been on your list for weeks or months finally happen, eliminating the shame cycle.
Late fees, uncancelled subscriptions, and uncontested charges that pile up when calls don’t get made.
Every call delegated is one less task requiring initiation, sustained attention, and working memory.
Tasks go from "thought of it" to "done" in hours instead of sitting on a list for months.
Next Best Step for This AI Executive Assistant Workflow
Validate fit, run the math, then launch your first task in the app.
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Try KallyAI for $1Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve tried every productivity app. How is this different?
Productivity apps help you remember to make the call. KallyAI makes the call for you. There’s no initiation required beyond typing what you need. The hard part is completely removed.
Can I submit requests at random times when I think of them?
Yes, and you should. Submit at 2 AM, during a meeting, while brushing your teeth. KallyAI queues the request and calls during appropriate business hours.
What if I forget what I need to ask about?
Write everything in the request when you think of it. KallyAI addresses every point you listed and provides a written summary, compensating for working memory gaps.
Can KallyAI handle my ADHD medication prior authorizations?
Yes. Provide your insurance info, pharmacy, and medication details. KallyAI calls the insurance company and manages the prior authorization process.
Is this just for people with diagnosed ADHD?
No diagnosis needed. If you struggle with phone call initiation, waiting on hold, or remembering to make calls, KallyAI helps regardless of whether you have a formal diagnosis.
How do I avoid forgetting to check the results?
KallyAI sends notifications when calls are complete. You get a push notification and email with the full summary, so you don’t need to remember to check.