ADHD can have widespread impacts unless meticulously addressed.
No one I talk to is happy with the state of health care. Doctors feel disempowered and pressured and do not have the time they want to spend with patients. And anyone who goes to see doctors feels about the same as they try to advocate for themselves.
At the national ADHD conference, for example, a theme arises: How can I even talk to my provider about my ADHD? ADHD is not a highly emphasized part of medical training—and it takes time to discuss the details. Rushed visits leave people struggling to communicate and feeling frustrated.
Living more easily with ADHD begins with managing emotions and the inner critic.
If a friend starred on the swim team and hurt her shoulder, we’d probably offer her emotional support. We’d say something like, “Oh, that’s awful! Can I maybe carry your backpack?” We’d also encourage her to do whatever work has to get done in the gym to get back to full strength. And yet for ourselves, if we hurt our shoulder, both the prospect of going to the gym and the disappointment of missing swim season might overwhelm us.
It’s common to live life one way although we’d recommend something entirely different for someone else. It can be helpful to consider what you’d suggest to a friend in the same situation
Navigating the complexities of ADHD can be a challenge—if you often feel overwhelmed and discouraged, you’re not alone. Dr. Mark Bertin and Dana Crews explore ADHD-friendly ways to begin or deepen a mindfulness practice that helps you thrive while managing this complex medical condition.
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