Living with ADHD

Well it's October already. Back in March I was planning on doing a monthly post. I think my ADHD might have got in the way as the days and weeks went by and I completely forgot about it whilst doing other important things.  It's not that I intend to forget these regular things. It's just that when something is exciting it takes my attention away from what I was doing and what I planned to do. It happens with the little things and sometimes the big things.  I was in more of a routine when my kids were little, yet even then,  things happened that made me realise how distracted I can get. I was so excited about the prospect of meeting someone off the train that I didn't watch the time and totally forgot that my daughter, all 6 years of age would be waiting at the bus stop for me.  She looked so forlorn when I found her there later. Of course when I realised I hadn't collected her i ran as fast as I could to get her. She was very forgiving and we laugh about it now. Eve

It's been a while since I've written anything ADHD wise. I am back again and hope to bring you a monthly blog.  This is just a short note. In these new and uncertain days it can be tough for our kids where there is no certainty from day to day.  Rest assured that new routines will develop with time. It can also add pressure to you as carers for your families trying to juggle work, homeschooling and staying sane in isolation. There are many organisations who are bringing great ideas out to help us at this time. I will pop up a list here soon to give you access to tools that might be useful.   In the meantime, take care.  Jill