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There’s a shortage of medications and it’s getting worse.
At the moment there is a shortage of medications used by many Australians on a daily basis. One such med is Ritalin and from what I can gather it seems to be affecting those who are on the long acting version which is a slow release form of the popular ADHD medication. The affect that…
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Online Support Groups
When Leni was first diagnosed with ADHD I joined a few Facebook support groups because I needed to find people who could offer free, unbiased advice. I had no idea what I was dealing with and really thought that these groups had more experience and could hopefully offer me the guidance and support I needed.…
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Last Night
I’m not perfect. In fact I’m far from it. Last night was hard. Voices were raised and tempers flared and I couldn’t control myself. The boys couldn’t see eye to eye and eventually the constant bickering wore me down and I lost my cool and started yelling. I said things I didn’t mean. I even…
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Tongue Twister
This week I’ve been a bit down in the dumps thanks to a long overdue dental appointment that I made for Leni and I. We were both well overdue for a good clean and check up and I booked our appointments back to back over a month ago. Leni was last in the chair over…
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Screen Time
I don’t even know where to start with screen time for an ADHDer other than to say it’s annoying, frustrating and the bain of my existence. I’m not a gamer so I don’t do fortnite, COD or NBA but I am partial to some Super Mario if I get to choose the character. Screen time…
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Sensory Processing Disorder
Many people with ADHD may also have sensory processing disorder. This is a neurological condition which presents as challenges with stimuli and the senses. Not all diagnosed ADHDers might have SPD but many do and it just poses another challenge in managing the day to day for those who it does affect. We knew nothing…
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Separation Anxiety
This week I had to travel on my own which meant I had to leave Leni for 4 days, something I haven’t done since his diagnosis 2 years ago. Firstly I’m an anxious flyer so having to deal with all that anxiety mixed in with leaving the boys for a few days just about did…
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I do but sometimes I don’t!
I’ve been with my husband for eighteen years and whilst I love him dearly, I also dislike him immensely sometimes, and I’m sure without a doubt that the feeling is mutual. Relationships can really test you and some of the biggest tests come with moving in together for the first time, getting married, buying a…
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Flying Solo
Going away with kids on your own can be stressful. Not having your partner there as back up in case you get tired or the kids act up can be even more stressful, especially when one of them has ADHD. Thankfully, I had my sister in law along for the ride with me as well…
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Que sera, sera
You often hear parents playfully pay each other out when one of their kids displays a characteristic similar to either mum or dad. Hubby and I do it all the time. For example, when the boys say or do something silly I’ll say, oh he got that from you and so on which is all…
Staying Focused 