Adults with ADHD: Tips for Juggling Life in Today’s Frenetic World

We live in a wired, fast-paced world. We’re constantly plugged in — checking email and social media sites from all of our devices. We’re trying to meet ever-increasing expectations and demands, juggling careers and school, raising kids, managing our homes, entertaining, and much more, says Terry Matlen, MSW, ACSW, a psychotherapist and ADHD coach. “For the adult without ADD, it’s a tough situation to keep their heads above water. But for an adult with ADHD, it’s almost an impossible task.” “The brain can just ‘shut down’ due to feeling overwhelmed,” said Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D, NCC, a psychotherapist and ADHD specialist. Adults with ADHD can become paralyzed because they don’t know where to start, she said. Everything seems urgent — the dirty dishes, overgrown lawn, your child’s science project, work voicemails and emails, and the report your boss just said he needed by the end of the day. This is when applying specific strategies can help. Below, Matlen and Sarkis shared key tips. 1. Enlist help. If possible, hire house-cleaning services and tutors to help your kids with homework, Matlen said. (This helps “avoid blowups and stress so your time with your child is a positive, not negative experience.”) “Always — always — keep in mind that not only are you juggling all of these responsibilities, you are also dealing with ADHD symptoms that make nearly everything in your day more difficult.” 2. Pause, and pay attention. ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Tags: ADHD and ADD Disorders Family General Happiness Industrial and Workplace Mental Health and Wellness Self-Help Stress Success & Achievement Technology Adult Attention Problems Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Overwhelmed S Source Type: blogs