The main thing I've learned about ADHD is this: *accept* the symptoms, *manage* how they impact your life.
Example: I'm impulsive.
Okay cool!
Given that I'm impulsive...
--In what areas is that an asset? Use it!
--In what areas is it a liability? Put safeguards in place
Example: I'm impulsive.
Okay cool!
Given that I'm impulsive...
--In what areas is that an asset? Use it!
--In what areas is it a liability? Put safeguards in place
*note that shame, berating, apologizing profusely, and general beating up of self is surprisingly not a requirement for doing this
I think this is useful to remember with partners, too.
“My #ADHD partner tends to hyperfocus on things whether he wants to or not”
Okay cool!
Given that...
In what ways is his hyperfocus fun or helpful (i.e. on projects, hobbies?)
When might he need support breaking away?
“My #ADHD partner tends to hyperfocus on things whether he wants to or not”
Okay cool!
Given that...
In what ways is his hyperfocus fun or helpful (i.e. on projects, hobbies?)
When might he need support breaking away?
