Any Mum's with ADHD... how do you find it?

[regretnot]

I struggled so much when I became a mum.. recently just found out I have ADHD and it explains so much of my life.. Any other mum's have this and have problems in life; work, relationships? I've become to fully understand it and myself but intrigued as to others' experiences..

Yes, I have adhd. My young adult dd is currently awaiting assessment and I'm pretty certain that my own DMum has it too.

It does indeed explain a lot. But it can be a superpower at times as well as a massive hindrance! What kind of thing are you particularly struggling with?

Mostly career, finding my feet in life and earning a decent income..! I've always flittered around and never settled on one thing.. I find life at times really overwhelming.. it makes so much sense to me! Do you take medication or talking therapy? Thanks

Neither at the moment. I did take medication and it definitely helps but I've had to come off it for now for other health reasons. I'm finding it very difficult without it. I have considered an adhd coach or similar but they're not cheap.... not sure if Access to Work might pay for stuff like that though?

I totally relate to the feeling of overwhelm. It's tough. I have been fortunate in that I have been very successful in my career but I'm constantly stressed and feeling like things are out of control, always have to work extra hours to stay on top of stuff etc. And find it incredibly hard to get on with stuff before it is blue flashing lights level urgent. On the other hand, I'm brilliant in a crisis and somehow manage to get stuff done when I really need to. I have only told one person at work that I have adhd, so I spend the rest of the time masking and pretending that I'm in control! It is exhausting sometimes!!

Have you tried meditation? I find that this helps me quite a lot. And all of the boring stuff like eating well and exercising, when I can actually manage to get my shit together enough to do this. And sleep, which I constantly resist for no good reason. It does make a difference though....