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How to get adult DD with ADHD to stop talking constantly?

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BListOrMaybeEvenZList · 19/04/2021 15:00

DD is 23 and was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago. She is on medication which does help her a lot, however she does not ever stop talking/complaining and it is really wearing me down, especially when she decides to talk 'at' me at 11pm about an argument she's had with her boyfriend or a work issue, as she will talk for 3 or 4 hours.

I'm exhausted and have got a lot going on at the moment; my husband (her dad) has just had a big operation and is unable to do much for 6 weeks. I have other, younger kids too.

If I ever say anything like 'I'd like a bit of quiet time now as I want to watch tv/go to sleep/do something' she storms off and kicks off sometimes too.

Any ideas?

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BertieBotts · 19/04/2021 15:02

Does she live at home?

Boundaries are really important. Could you try giving her set times when she can talk to you, and set times when she can't? That can sometimes be clearer.

She does need to be able to talk to you of course but not for hours and hours at a time and not at a time when you are feeling exhausted yourself.

BListOrMaybeEvenZList · 19/04/2021 15:06

She does live at home, yes. She and her boyfriend are hoping to buy their own home within the next couple of years

The boundaries of when she can talk to me is a good idea. I always enjoy my kids' company and happy to talk to them all but she's draining the soul out of me. When she's at work she also sends me constant FB messages about anything and everything and gets angry if I don't reply instantly

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Nith · 23/04/2021 08:14

When she storms off, where does she storm off too? Provided she's safe, I'd be inclined to leave her to it.

BListOrMaybeEvenZList · 23/04/2021 10:26

Mainly off to her room or into the family room when she storms off.

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