I’m waiting for an ADHD assessment, but at 43 I’ve struggled all my life with this being on of my traits.
I struggle mostly with anyone who I consider to have authority over me. So parents, colleagues or my bosses.
Back in February I had ADHD burnout that meant 6 weeks off work after my boss said something about me in my performance meeting.
Today I’ve just experienced a similar thing, she quickly realised and phoned me to talk it out, she’s neurodivergent too. But it was too late… my brain had switched to self loathing, to anger, hurt, failure, I was ready to quit my job, and actually it makes me want to not be here anymore.
I was working from home and my partner helped me get through most of it, but I’m now sat here so angry with myself that I have such intense emotions. I keep crying even though the issue is resolved, because I feel so pathetic. It really does trigger me.
I’m offloading a bit here, but really what i need is a management strategy I can use when this happens. Any tips or ideas?