Reply to ADHD diagnosis as adult and parenting

Forum Index » General Parenting Discussion

Reply to "ADHD diagnosis as adult and parenting "

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous]I have untreated ADHD (it was treated when I was young but I got off of all medication after my back teeth wore away from grinding them on ritalin). My parenting is okay, it's not great, but I've never really yelled at my kids and I try not to lose it too often (although the first two years when I had two under two, I did snap a few times at my oldest and still feel horribly guilty even after apologizing). I've actually had some folks say I was really calm and my kids were well behaved, which kind of blows my mind because I feel like we have a lot of crazy days. The main problem is getting things done. It took me 5 years to hang up photos in my house. It takes me ages to deep clean and do yardwork (although I do pick up every night and superficially clean). My garage is a disaster. I'm constantly trying to Marie Kondo shit because of my ADHD. I struggle with the motivation to put together a schedule so I do outsource my kids schooling and lessons (even though I can teach them sports and piano myself). My husband is also very patient, he constantly sends me gentle reminders to call offices and schedule appointments and things like that, but he's the one who pays the bills because otherwise we wouldn't have electricity and running water. Im also sahm, I've had trouble holding down a job for more than two years, despite high performance reviews and raises. I get bored and struggle to continue. I'm currently looking into employment that is adhd friendly. I don't think I can work in an office ever again.[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics