Back-to-school season can be particularly challenging for women with ADHD, especially if their kids also have ADHD. This blog post offers practical tips for creating flexible routines, organizing spaces, and planning ahead to reduce stress. It emphasizes the importance of self-care, open communication with your children, and celebrating small successes along the way. By finding what works best for your family and seeking support when needed, you can turn this hectic time into an empowering experience for everyone.
Understanding ADHD starts with recognizing the critical role of the brain’s frontal lobe, which governs essential functions such as planning, decision-making, impulse control, and attention. This region, known as the brain’s command center, is integral to managing our time, tasks, and behaviors. However, for individuals with ADHD, the frontal lobe often struggles to perform efficiently, leading to impulsivity, difficulties in sustaining attention, and challenges in planning and organization. Read more to learn more.
Struggling to start tasks can feel like an uphill battle, especially with an ADHD brain craving stimulation. Whether it’s tackling that mountain of laundry or diving into an exciting project, getting started is often the hardest part. But guess what? You're not alone, and there are ways to break through the wall of procrastination.
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Emotional dysregulation is a common experience among women with ADHD, characterized by intense, swift, and sometimes unpredictable emotions. It's essential to recognize that our brains process emotions differently, leading to strong reactions that may seem overwhelming but are manageable. Identifying the triggers of such intense emotional responses by tracking your emotional highs and lows can serve as a foundation for cultivating self-awareness and beginning the journey toward emotional stability.
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Ever feel like you’re dancing to a different beat because of your ADHD? You’re not alone, and there’s so much strength in your unique rhythm!
I’ve put together five essential insights that every woman with ADHD should know. Discovering your ADHD as an adult can be a bit overwhelming. This post gives you straight-forward essentials that can help navigate the world of ADHD a little bit easier.
