To ask what you do for you?

[drspouse]

Manic time at work, the house is a tip because we're having the windows replaced, DS (7) is on new meds for ADHD and they aren't right yet so he's having some even more extreme behaviour than usual and was in hospital recently too. DD is in Receptionist isn't properly dry or clean due to a bowel problem, we have washing coming out of our ears. DS is really behind at school and they are sucking in their teeth and telling us you look at special schools.
Both DH and I are really worn down. I need a pick me up that isn't gin or chocolate.

Crap evening with DS. DD may or may not have any school clothes clean. Did manage to watch some trashy TV.

I have an 8 year old with ADHD. We have found the rights meds so it is calming down a little now but he nearly broke me and my relationship with my partner.
What has worked for me is making sure I exercise. I can cope better with the anxiety and stress if I have exercised. Sometimes I get up really early before kids are up which is hard but I just feel calmer if I have done something and less likely to loose the plot.
I have surrounded myself with friends who have kids with special needs that get me and how hard it is. We help each other out sometimes and I dont feel judged.
Are there any ADHD support groups around. In Australia where I am there are some good support groups and even some counselling services and sometimes being able to vent to someone that understands can be really helpful.
Sorry nothing really practical but I do understand how difficult it is and these are the things that have worked for me. Be kind to yourself.