Does anyone have any recommendations for ADHD individuals to seek help planning and organising?

[Animatric]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a person who has suspected ADHD from my GP. She outlined a lot of ADHD symptoms which I feel has always fit my life.

I'm currently in the waitlist for an official diagnosis with a psychiatrist. However, I want to do what I can in the meantime to be able to organise and plan my life better.

My personality is that I'm very ambitious, with a lot of goals. However, I always feel overwhelemed and make flaws when planning. This could be ADHD or not. Regardless, I need external help.

An ADHD coach sounds perfect for what I'm looking for, but are far too expensive (eg. $180 per session), when I can only really afford $30-50 for one session. I'm not sure what else I could turn to, as I really need that regular feedback in order to progress further in life.

Would anyone have any idea/suggestions? Cheers.

[Gettingittogether]

Do you have insurance for psychotherapy. My view is that people with ADHD almost always need some therapy because ADHD tears down our self esteem.

But there is another reason. If you search and try out different therapists, you should be able to find someone who does therapy and essentially coaching. And you just make a copay for the therapy.

I would say go look for online ADHD coaches, find one you like and send an email outlining your financial situation. I think there are a lot of coaches who would work with you for a discount fee. I had such a coach and she cut her prices way down for me. But I expressed great interest in her methods (I had met her at a support group) and expressed real determination. And lots of therapists and coaches really just love helping people, so even if they don't advertise it, they will sometimes cut fee rates for folks.

Here's a tip: in your email, emphasize how much you are determined to live a better life, how you are looking forward to living a better life. Don't appeal based on your finances. People in the helping professions much prefer working with people they think are serious about improving their lives. They get all kinds of pleasure out of that.

And if this person says no, you can ask for tips of what to do and ask if they know some coaches who might have low fees.

[NYCmom2 in reply to Gettingittogether]

Agreed on a therapist (any focus CBT, talk etc) and search by specialty (ADHD) and that they take your insurance.

Then do ADHD research (Books, audiobooks, podcasts, or YouTube etc) based on areas you need help with: organizing, project management, time management etc.

That should get you started. Then down the road you can decide if a coach would be beneficial.

A book I recommend:

ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life by Judith Kolberg

Podcast:

Overcoming Distractions w Dave Greenwood

[Animatric in reply to Gettingittogether]

I had not considered that, thank you!

[Beethoven3333]

I did not find coaching at all helpful. I have had ADHD my whole life

[StoneJeweler in reply to Beethoven3333]

Sometimes it's hard to find the right coach, be specific with what you need help with. if you really want help, keep looking tjjhere is someone out there that will be a better fit for your needs.