To think I have ADHD or am I just overwhelmed?

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A doctor friend of mine said 15 years ago she thought I had ADHD due to constant frantic nature and obsessive multi tasking and short attention span. Fast forward to today and I have three children, am self employed, and one of my DD has significant disabilities. I often feel overwhelmed now by all I have on my plate. Do I just have a busy / stressful life?

I am short tempered and irritable with my kids which I hate, I used to be so patient with DD1 So I am not sure whether it’s DD2 traumatic circumstances that have changed me or just a new level of exhaustion.

i was going to make the title of this post AIBU to think most mothers in a family carry their kids’ mental load (rather than fathers) if that gives an insight. I want to be a better mother / wife / person - please help. Would medicine help?

Self care, exercise and counselling help but then I feel overwhelmed again.

Why don’t you have a chat with your GP about a referral for an ADHD assessment so at least you will know one way or the other. The waiting list can be several years.

In the meantime, yes, I think most mothers have a stressful time and big mental load when looking after young children. Is there anything else you can think of that will help you? What’s your husband doing to support things?