ADHD

Staying on task is not your strong point.

You rush out the door with a half-eaten breakfast and coffee in hand. You’re late again and frantically trying to fight traffic to work. Part of the battle is just getting out the door in the morning.

There’s so much to do to keep your life on track and so many other things you would like to do “someday,” like taking care of your “floordrobe” that is taking over your bedroom rug and that art project you started last month and bought all the supplies for and then lost interest after starting it.

Those words from your boss hang over your head, and he has addressed your attendance, time management, and organization. You know how to do all of this, but you can’t seem to get it together in the morning (or the afternoon, for that matter). “Well, I’ll only be 15 minutes late,” you tell yourself. “That’s still on time, right?”

Finally, you’re in the car and headed on your way, and then you remember the rent payment was due yesterday. %$*&! You swore you would pay it on time this month! “Why does this keep happening? Why can’t I remember these things and be more organized? Gosh, what is wrong with me?”

Perhaps you have ADHD.

ADHD is so much more than walking into a room and forgetting what you came in there for. It’s more than just having a short attention span and feeling easily distracted. It’s so much more than not enjoying reading or math in school.

For some, ADHD and neurodivergence can feel like there’s way too much noise in your head, and a chorus of harsh critics are constantly judging you, waiting for the next time you slip up. Dealing with ADHD can feel like being overwhelmed continuously by emotions, tasks, and responsibilities.

ADHD can also feel like a crippling depression where nothing feels fun or meaningful anymore, and everything feels so hard.

ADHD impacts the brain’s executive functions, which control things like working memory, organization, and self-control. A task that feels “boring,” like laundry or paying bills, can overwhelm a person with ADHD’s brain and cause them to start craving more fun or exciting tasks.

Therapy can help you manage ADHD.

Medication may or may not be an option. It’s a personal decision. If you’d like to explore it, I can help you examine your various ADHD treatment options to have an informed discussion with your prescriber.

I will help you learn different skills for time management, organization, goal-setting, and planning. We’ll also discuss the dopamine connection to ADHD, so you can understand how your brain works and what motivates you.

Whether your goals are to become more organized and follow the schedule you set for yourself or to learn to quiet the constantly judging voices in your head, you will learn skills that work as you receive support to take the following steps toward your personal goals.

Having ADHD doesn’t make you lazy or unmotivated. It doesn’t mean you are doomed to fail in life. You don’t have to do it alone; asking for help is OK.

Let me provide that help.

As a parent of a teen with ADHD and someone who was known to be “chronically late” or easily distracted by squirrels, I understand the struggles and the cycles of guilt and shame that accompany ADHD.

We can work together to help you manage your ADHD, allowing you to be successful in whatever endeavors you pursue.

Contact me today, and let’s start helping you become a better version of yourself.