Hi there I’m just new to this site. I’m a 37 year mother and was diagnosed with ADHD in July of last year. I’m very familiar with ADHD as my youngest son was diagnosed 3 years ago and I had a lot of support to learn how to manage his needs and outbursts. Although this has not been the case for myself I feel at the moment there is no help or support out there for adults. I quite often feel alone.
Was wondering if anyone attends any support groups or uses any strategies to help manage ADHD symptoms?
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Hi there and welcome. Fellow mom with ADHD here (I was diagnosed a couple of years ago, and my youngest is in the process of being diagnosed now). There is lots of information available online for adults with ADHD (both personal stories and tips/strategies for how to manage). Check Additude magazine and How to ADHD (YouTube) for starters. I highly recommend reading Sari Solden’s book, “Women with Attention Deficit Disorder.” When I was diagnosed, I worked with a coach and participated in a group that was composed of all adult ADHD women. It wasn’t exactly a support group, but it functioned much like one, and I learned some practical things along the way. There are a few groups on Facebook for women with ADHD (I think there may be some for moms, too); you may find some ideas and support there, too. This group is wonderful about offering strategies, as well. What are some of the things you are struggling with most?
Hi, thanks soo much for the useful info I will look into getting the book and magazine. And also have a look on YouTube too. I don’t do social media it’s not for me but thank for the suggestion.I hope your youngest gets the diagnosis soon as I know it’s a long process it took me about 3 years to get me son diagnosed I had to put up a fight but we got there in the end and he’s like a different child.
I’m hoping that once COVID is over there will be some sort of support group on in my area.
My main struggles are dealing with the slightest change of routine, For example this could be having a meal 5 mins later than planned Or missing something out on one of cleaning days. I struggle the most with noises around me And people being too close to me this is on a daily basis It makes me feel very agitated and sometimes emotional or angry. I thought that once I started the medication this would go away which it has slightly they definitely help me I’m in such a better place mentally now, but if I could learn to manage my daily life a bit better it would be great.
Of course. ADDitude is online, by the way (additudemag.com)—lots of good info for both kids and adults. I can certainly appreciate the need for personal space and sensitivity to noise. As you said, medication can help somewhat with emotional regulation. I find regular exercise to be the most helpful for me in being able to manage my mood. I run, and I definitely notice feeling more on edge and less able to be patient with my kids when I don’t get out for a few days. Meditation can also help, especially if you can make time to do it regularly. I aim for 10 minutes a day (I miss some days, of course), and I do find it helps me to slow down when I feel myself starting to get irritated (sometimes that means just leaving the room for a bit to reset and recharge before I say something I’ll regret). For things like changes in routine or missing things, I find that paying attention to my self-talk is important. Have you worked with a therapist at all? Cognitive-behavioral therapy helped me a lot with being more flexible and less hard on myself.
Hi! I can relate to feeling alone. I was also diagnosed a few months back. There are several adhd channels on youtube such as my favorite youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD. She covers almost everything you could think of and even stuff you'd never thought of. Also check out ted.com for support as well. That site and its many speakers have helped me.
I was recently diagnosed as well. Everything makes sense now. Are you or he’s he getting therapy? Are you or is he on meds? I hope to help another adult adhder.
I joined ADDA and attend 2 of their support groups. The web address is add.org. It’s $50/year or $5/month to join but I think it is well worth it as all of their webinars and support groups are free to members.
Hi! My son was diagnosed as a young child. Ten years ago, I was diagnosed.
I just rejoined CHADD because “working from home” has brought my executive functioning (dysfunction) out with magnitude. My workspace is unorganized and flows into the rest of my home.
I bought the book, “Life Changing strategies to improve Executive functioning: BRAIN HACKS. By Lara Honos. Not through the book yet, but I’ve learned things that are helping me. Mostly in the area of emotional regulation and focus. Another part of this book I like is on “Cognitive Flexibility”.
Basically exercise and calling your best friends are two of my own biggest supports. Social life keeps ADHD on tip-toes. And exercise makes the tank bigger. Even a hour morning walk will help tremendously to start your day off. I did that today! but everyones different, try different things and see what works for you.
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but everyones different, try different things and see what works for you. 
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