Managing adult ADD/ADHD
For adults with ADD / ADHD, life can be a frustrating merry-go-round of running late, not getting things done, and screwing up — or at least feeling as if you are. Keeping track of and completing even routine chores and work activities can seem overwhelming. But ADD / ADHD doesn’t cancel out intelligence, and folks with ADD / ADHD often exhibit lots of creativity and imagination. And in those qualities are the seeds of skills and practices that can bring order to your chaotic world.
Managing your adult ADD / ADHD is largely a process of self-help. While ADD / ADHD is not a character flaw or something you caused, the disorder is an explanation, not an excuse. You still have to get the kids to school, keep the house in order, get your work done, and pay the bills. It’s a challenge, and it’s up to you to recognizing your strengths and use them to develop skills that will allow you to work better, be better organized, and interact with people more effectively. If you do, you can counteract the effects of ADD / ADHD. And there are plenty of people who can help you help yourself.
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Tips for Managing Adult ADD / ADHD
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Education |
The more you read about ADD / ADHD and the more you talk with other adults who have the disorder, the more insight you’ll have into your own condition and the less alone you’ll feel.
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External structure |
Even if you think of yourself as a free spirit, managing ADD / ADHD involves a lot of scheduling, routine, and discipline. The more structure you impose on your life, the more time you’ll have for the things you love to do.
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Internal resources |
It isn’t easy to bring order out of chaos. You’ll need to be strong-willed about changing not just daily habits but fundamental ways of handling many situations. You’ll also need to learn how to cope with stress in healthy ways.
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Informing |
By educating family, friends, colleagues, and other people in your life about ADD / ADHD, you can enlist them as allies in helping you maintain focus and get things done.
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