The term self-care can conjure up images of luxury spa treatments and exotic island retreats. In reality though, self-care is about practical day to day actions that make sure you are well looked after.
Self-Care is care for you by you.
It is knowing what your needs are, then making sure those needs are met. Those needs range from eating food regularly, taking a shower, developing communication skills and doing activities that make you happy.
If you don’t look after yourself, it is easy to become physically depleted, emotionally exhausted, resentful, depressed or angry, which in turn can mean your ADHD symptoms get worse, relationships suffer and performance at work suffers.
Adults with ADHD are often good at looking after other people but not so good at treating themselves with the same care and attention. [Read more…]
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Prioritizing is a skill that doesn’t come naturally to many people living with ADHD so it takes on almost a mythical quality.
Even though I wish it weren’t true, ADHD is a condition that carries a certain stigma.
had worked closely together 8 years ago and at that time, Harry had made many positive changes in his life. These changes helped his ADHD and created a life he loved. Now, like lots of past clients, he booked appointments every few years for a ‘top up’ session.
group of people who identified themselves as having a good memory were closely studied.
disaster area. Every surface was piled high with papers, shopping bags, paper work and flyers were mixed with important tax documents.
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