ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can show up in many different ways. It’s not a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. ADHD exists on a spectrum, and can look differently from person to person.

ADHD’s impact depends on many factors, including how you were raised, what was expected of you, and the roles or strategies you learned growing up. Some descriptions of ADHD include having a mind that’s always running, struggling to follow through on tasks (even the ones you care deeply about), impulsivity, difficulty staying focused, trouble with time management or organization, and feeling overwhelmed by everyday life.

If you have ever been called “lazy,” “messy,” or “bad with time” or if you have labeled yourself that way, it might just be the impact of ADHD.

ADHD can affect work, relationships, confidence, and daily routines in ways that are often subtle, but deeply felt.

Therapy can be a powerful support for people with ADHD. It can help you understand how ADHD has impacted your life, both in the past and in the present, and offer a space for self compassion, clarity, and growth. Most importantly, therapy can provide practical strategies and skills to help you manage daily life in a way that works for you.

It is also a space to recognize the strengths that often come with ADHD (yes, they exist too) and build on what already works for you. Therapy can also be a supportive place to explore your thoughts and feelings about medication, and if you are interested, help you find referrals for ADHD assessments and psychiatric services.

Book:

Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder
By Edward M. Hallowell M.D., John J. Ratey M.D.

Podcasts:

ADDitude - ADHD Experts Podcast

Website:

www.additudemag.com