Emotional train wreck.

[JW621]

Why is it a rollercoaster ride everyday, with my emotions. I try to be focused. Block out those negative thoughts !

[Nats2005]

Many of us are struggling right now. On top of the challenges of dealing with our kids' issues (ADHD + ODD in our car), we're in the midst of a pandemic, we're dealing with shepherding our children through remote learning, many of the activities they enjoy are not accessible right now, many of us are dealing with economic issues, plus there's everything going on in the political world. I'd be surprised if any of us are NOT on an emotional roller coaster!

I'm trying to focus on the positive myself, praising my son when he's being good, thanking him for all his little hugs and kisses (even when he insists on hugging me five times before I can leave to buy groceries or pick up lunch), controlling what I can control and trying to roll with the rest.

[ADHD_DAD]

Hang in there JW! Try to stay busy! Have a schedule and things to accomplish everyday. If you have a place to do so, try building something like a table. There is something soothing and beautiful about the simplicity and monotony and the series of constant accomplishable goals. Just a thought. We are happy to have you here, so take care of yourself. 2021 will be better!

[Klmamma]

I have a son with ADHD and I have it as well. It has been ROUGH staying home so much and we still go hiking and to parks. Have the lay around and watch tv days without guilt, it's what has kept us sane here and there.

I try to stick to a schedule but when I'm stressed it's all I can do to keep myself on schedule and manage two other people, one of whom also has ADHD. It's a struggle, hang in there!

[MoonMama71]

I juggle a household of three ADHD brains - my husband and my two kids. I feel like I now have ADHD because of them! I am exhausted and overwhelmed and sometimes furious with them. I am getting better at trying to cool myself down when I get sick of managing their lives and mishaps. Even though all of them are on meds and supported with therapy, I know that I am the anchor of our household, especially now that we are stuck at home together. I now tell my husband when all their ADHD brains are raging at once that I need at least 10 to 20 min to go into a separate room and breath, read, meditate, or do something that centers me. Hang in there!