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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, big hugs to you. The teen years are hard. People have rocky relationships with short, contentious interactions with their neurotypical teenagers too, but then you have to deal with ADHD and anxiety on top of that. Those disorders make parenting extra hard no matter the age of the child. Most of us didn’t have our kids by our mid-twenties, so our kids’ teenage years are aligning with our own midlife issues. Put it all together and you’ve got the perfect storm.

All we can do is take it one day at a time. Most days will be okay, not great, maybe not even good, but okay. Some days will be bad. A few days will feel unbearable. Once in a while, we have a good day. If we’re lucky, we might have 1-2 fantastic days. That’s all normal. Teens and their parents have to grow apart so kids can leave home and live on their own. Life is preparing you and your son for that. All you can do is to prepare him for independence the best that you can. There will be setbacks and there will be triumphs.

Please work self care into your routine. Meet up with a friend and unload. Let the people who love you know that you’re in a rough patch. Talk to your doctor and see if you should be screened for depression or anxiety. Prioritize sleep; take something to help you sleep if necessary. Everything is more overwhelming when we’re tired. Do something nice for yourself. It’s not selfish; it’s an investment in your son’s primary caregiver.[/quote]

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