adhd menopause and empty nest

[Georgeismydog]

I am really struggling with the transition into midlife

The change in my body due to menopause. Emotions, anxiety, overwhelm on high alert amplified by ADHD and losing hormones.

The change to the structure of my day as DC become older and more independent. Sundays i find particularly tricky now football has long gone and DS at his girlfriend house. I know i need to let them go but im pacing the house not knowing what to do with myself. Im fine during the week as i work and Saturdays is food shop. But Sundays is just a long day of nothingness. No structure to the day, no one around as everyone busy. I have a DH but he likes a doze on a Sunday which is fine but i get really restless

Anyone

Hi, I struggle with lack of structure too. Also in a similar situation as you. Daughter in new relationship, spending a lot of time with new partner. I hate long empty days, especially at the weekend. I get it's hard to adjust when things change.

Ok it’s time for a hobby. How physical are you? Could you start something by like CrossFit? Scuba diving ? Horse riding?

something you can get really into?

I know how you feel! I was feeling like that last year. Endless Sundays where I flit from phone scrolling to watching crap on Netflix to baking something for no reason.
I am getting overweight from inaction but can't seem to get motivated to change it.

This year I have a different focus. I took on a degree. Now that I know I have ADHD I have support from work and the uni which is proving invaluable.
Of course all my assignments are done at the last minute but it's keeping me busy and will hopefully lead to a promotion in the end.