Adult ADHD handhold and support

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I don't know if there's a thread already like this because my ADHD impulse just started this one on a whim

I thought it would be good to have a thread for those of us with ADHD to share stories and support each other with no judgement... let's laugh at our ADHD brains instead!

If you've got ADHD (or you think you do) and you're anything like me then your house might be a tip, you might be drowning in paperwork, feeling guilty for your kids about your parental failings, feeling like you're constantly playing catch up with your life and so much more besides...

I think we could do with a safe place to share all our experiences and stories so we know that we're not alone... I just wrote on another thread how my dd had a donut for breakfast, that I've got 3 days worth of washing up to do and about 3 weeks worth of washing to fold and put away... and I know that many will be aghast at such a terrible parent but i know I'm doing my best and constantly fighting my ADHD and maybe there's more of you out there going through the same thing.

As long as your kids know they're loved, it really doesn't matter that they're wearing odd socks to school or that their parent is behind on the housework... if anything, our downfalls teach our kids that no one is perfect and it's ok to struggle sometimes.

Anyway... please join in and introduce yourself :)

Hello! I am all over the place at the moment because I'm pregnant so I'm off my medication.

We do actually have a whole section :o but it's hidden by default and you have to opt in to see it.

@BertieBotts

Hello! I am all over the place at the moment because I'm pregnant so I'm off my medication.

We do actually have a whole section :o but it's hidden by default and you have to opt in to see it.

Ah I didn't know that! How do I opt in?

Did you notice a huge change when you came off your meds? How far along are you?

Yeah, my house is an absolute tip, too. There are so many things that need doing and it's just overwhelming. Basic jobs such as putting laundry away, dealing with paperwork, even replying to texts from friends...just get left indefinitely because I can't psych myself up enough to do them.

Yesterday, teenage dd literally stood over me while I sent a couple of emails that I have been stressing about for the last two months. It only took about 20 minutes in the end, but I had to be made to do it. I love that dd gets how my mind works, but I'm ashamed that I need that kind of intervention....I'm supposed to be the parent ffs.

I am not diagnosed, but I'm 99% sure that I do have ADHD. Occasionally, I wonder if it's just laziness and lack of motivation, but I don't actually think so. I've tried so hard over the years to overcome it.

I'm starting a new job soon, and I'm so scared that my inability to get moving will hold me back. Determined that I'm not going to let that happen!

6 months now. It took about 8 weeks for them to taper down so I didn't think there was any difference at first but there definitely is! I'm more Scattered and forget things, get sucked into distraction, struggle to make myself do things and my sleep is all messed up although hard to tell what's pregnancy and what's adhd.

DS1 age 12 is diagnosed as well so we coach each other :o

There is a hidden section?!

I'm currently unmedicated. Not very long attention span.

Here is the hidden section :)

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnetters_with_sn

I'm really sorry Blue I'm terrible with names! I assume we know each other from somewhere but I can't place you at all :o

I've had many name changes but was on earlier threads about ADHD, no reason why you would recognise me!

Hi 👋 I have my medication but I’m not taking it.
This morning we had no milk because I realized at 9 Pm we didn’t have any. I have 0 motivation to do anything.
Ditto on the mounds of washing.
Also i have no Motivation to cook.
Sorry not to be more cheerful but I just have no oomph at the moment