Ways to Change
SURVIVING A BROKEN WORLD
It feels like the world has become too heavy to bear and we have no control over our future. Whether we like it or not the war in the middle east is affecting us all, regardless of our location, race, political affiliation or religious beliefs.
As neuro-divergents and/or those who have suffered trauma growing up, or as an adult, we become hyper-vigilant. We are visual thinkers and make movies in our heads about every possible scenario.
We lose perspective.
This is Harry - Iris's companion for many years. His photo came up on my memories this morning.
Iris was my "little sister" - the last of 6 sisters.
Many will say she was taken far too young, ten years ago at the age of 56.
I miss her dreadfully but I know that she had always lived life at the twice the speed of most people.
Harry was the perfect companion for her. He never stopped moving, he was crazy and extremely loveable.
One of my greatest memories of Harry was when he raced up to the 2nd floor of a building which happened to be an open top entertainment area. He was running so fast he flew off the other side as we watched in shock.
My head feels like it wants to explode. I am weepy, frustrated, overwhelmed. There is so much I desperately want/need to do but I don't know where to begin.
Even the birds twittering outside are freaking me out. Shut up! I am trying to concentrate.
I am at last fulfilling my dream. Launching my Coaching for neurodivergent women like myself.
Eighteen years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 51. I finally understood why my life had been chaotic, why I avoided conflict and desperately tried to fit in but never got it quite right.
Read more: Coping with a busy-full mind - Overwhelm is an enemy of ADHD
“Of course I can do it!” - I say.
“Aren’t you busy?” you say.
“For you I’ll killa da bull!” - I say.
How many times have you impulsively said Yes?
- Unexpected house guests
- Staying late at work to fix someone else’s mess.
- Playing taxi to that friend who “forgot” she had to be at an appointment in 15 minutes and hadn’t organised transport.
- Taking your child’s lunch box / sports clothes / books to school because they forgot to pack it in their backpack after you reminded them half a dozen times.
- Doing your child’s project at 11pm because “Mom, I forgot it was due tomorrow”.
At the numerous talks, workshops and conferences Dave and I have organised and presented, most questions centre around ADHD medication - in many minds ADHD = Ritalin.
I am a Coach. I provide you with the practical tools and support to help you become the person you were born to be.
I am not (and I am not required to be) a licensed medical professional nor a specialist on supplements or nutrition. These folk play a different role in your mental health journey.
Who can diagnose mental conditions like ADHD and Depression?
Read more: Mental Health Medication, Supplements and Nutrition
