Feeling overwhelmed by your ADHD symptoms? Counselling can help you regain control and find balance.
Are you struggling with managing your ADHD symptoms? Many people face challenges with ADHD and its effects on their daily life. You're not alone.
ADHD, whether it's undiagnosed or its symptoms are exacerbated by challenging life situations, is something many people face at some point.
In manageable amounts, ADHD can be seen as a source of creativity, energy, and hyper-focus, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can dominate your life.
Severe ADHD can strain relationships with loved ones, negatively impact your daily responsibilities, and harm your overall well-being.
If you're experiencing this, counselling can help you regain control and improve your quality of life.
Are you struggling with ADHD? I can help.
Facing ADHD-related challenges can sometimes lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Many people experience this at some point in their lives. Initially, it might seem manageable, but if it becomes overwhelming, it can dominate your life. High levels of ADHD-related struggles can strain relationships with loved ones, negatively impact daily responsibilities, and harm your overall well-being. If you're experiencing this, counseling can help you regain control and improve your quality of life.
The roots of ADHD-related challenges can be both external and internal. External factors include the brain’s structure and function, social dynamics, and environmental influences. Internal factors, such as personal beliefs, low self-esteem, and negative self-talk, can also contribute to ADHD-related challenges. These internal struggles can make it difficult for individuals to cope with everyday life challenges, leading them to seek unhealthy coping mechanisms.
ADHD-related challenges can have harmful effects on various aspects of life. They can strain relationships with family and friends, negatively impact daily responsibilities, and take a toll on physical and mental health. Prolonged ADHD-related struggles can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and isolation, further exacerbating emotional distress. Seeking professional help through counseling can be an effective way to address and overcome these challenges, leading to a healthier and more balanced life.
One of the toughest lessons to grasp when dealing with ADHD is that you can’t always control the situations that might trigger it. There will always be challenges and circumstances in life that can lead to stress and difficulties in managing attention and impulse control. Recognising and accepting this reality is essential for effectively managing ADHD-related stress.
You can learn to take control of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions and how you respond to stressful situations. You can learn to stay calm when faced with ADHD-related triggers. You can learn not to let stress control your actions. You can learn to manage your behaviour and make healthier choices in how you handle ADHD challenges.
With counselling for ADHD, you can learn to handle various stressors, from mild distractions to overwhelming impulses. With professional help, you can develop healthier responses to these triggers and improve your overall well-being.
Minimise the impact of ADHD on your life.
Develop coping strategies to manage your anxieties effectively.
Feel good about your improvement and maintain the changes in your life for the long term.
Find relief from career path worries, and learn to feel positive and relaxed.
Kieran Mountney
Accredited Counsellor