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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I also have anxiety and ADHD, and kids with ADHD and one with ASD and a husband who has ADHD but is in denial of need for medication.

I can't take the meds because I don't react well to any of them.

The best thing I have done is for me to manage my triggers and learn how to better manage the ADHD brain.  I am part of a parent support group/ training program called ImpactADHD.  It has really helped me get perspective on how to manage myself and help support my

Quick sanity tip- while husband was deployed [b]I joined a gym with childcare and spent 30 minutes in the whirlpool tub/ shower at least twice a week[/b].  I bribed the kids with carry out pizza on the way home. I think it saved my sanity- it is just so draining to manage everything.

Hang in there![/quote]

If you joined the gym just to get some peaceful time in the shower and whirlpool, you might be my best friend.  [/quote]

NP here.  I love this idea.  I have a gym membership I don't use.  Don't currently have the childcare option because that was more than twice as much / month but maybe I'll revisit that.  I really want to get back into going regularly but I'm so tapped out.

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