As seasons change and the year moves on, you can lose track and focus on your goals "I should just stop what I am doing and take the time to eat" is NOT a reasonable expectation of yourself as someone with ADHD. You will experience overwhelming moments and periods of hyperfocus -- so prepare ahead of time to handle it successfully. Let's start with some basic truths about ourselves: Eating on a regular schedule helps your body regulate mood, and any medications you take. This is particularly true for any time-sensitive medications for ADHD, depression or anxiety. When you don't eat regularly due to hyperfocus, and you lose track of time, your body will feel sluggish once you do eat as...
Sleep is the “night fuel” for your body and mind. During the day, we need a variety of fuels, but at night we need sleep—quality and quantity matter. It’s hard to work, take care of small humans, make meals, see your family, have some relaxation time, and get enough sleep. Let’s take control of the different factors that affect your rest by doing a sleep inventory. Mark the items that apply to you. Asses Where You are At What is your sleep like now? It’s hard to fall asleep I fall asleep as soon as my head touches a pillow I want to sleep all the time I fall asleep during the day I take long naps I wake up in...
"I should just stop what I am doing and take the time to eat" is NOT a reasonable expectation of yourself as someone with ADHD. You will experience overwhelming moments and periods of hyperfocus -- so prepare ahead of time to handle it successfully. Let's start with some basic truths about ourselves: Eating on a regular schedule helps your body regulate mood, and any medications you take. This is particularly true for any time-sensitive medications for ADHD, depression or anxiety. When you don't eat regularly due to hyperfocus, and you lose track of time, your body will feel sluggish once you do eat as your body works to get back to a healthy baseline. When you are overwhelmed by the decisions or...