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Domestic Anxiety
- Domestic anxiety is a phenomenon experienced by many adults with ADHD, marked by feeling trapped and anxious in relaxing domestic settings.
- This anxiety is particularly strong in the evenings, when unstructured time can be daunting.
Alex's Anxiety
- Alex Connor experiences domestic anxiety as a daily challenge, especially between 6 and 8 pm, when he feels the need to use alcohol to cope.
- He finds that the anxiety goes away after a couple of hours if he can avoid drinking.
James's Anxiety Management
- James Brown's domestic anxiety used to involve insomnia and a need to "numb" the anxiety with substances.
- His wife unknowingly managed his ADHD for 12 years by creating structured activities.