Pelvic Floor PT Dr. Anna Burns on ADHD throughout Motherhood
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Aug 26, 2024
Dr. Anna Burns shares her relatable journey as a new mother navigating ADHD during the pandemic. The discussion dives into the unique emotional and logistical challenges faced by mothers, especially with late diagnoses. Strategies like using paper reminders and embracing flexible routines come to light. Hormonal changes and their impacts on ADHD symptoms are explored, highlighting the importance of community support and self-advocacy. This insightful conversation emphasizes personal growth and finding joy amidst the chaos of parenthood.
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Anna's Late Diagnosis
Anna Burns' ADHD diagnosis came after her son's birth in 2020, during the COVID pandemic.
The added stress of the pandemic and motherhood revealed her struggles with executive function, emotional regulation, and overstimulation.
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Hormonal Shifts and ADHD
Hormonal shifts, like those during and after childbirth, can worsen ADHD symptoms.
This is because coping mechanisms used for years can become less effective due to these shifts.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Whiteboard for the Win
Use physical reminders like whiteboards to externalize thoughts and tasks.
This helps with memory and allows others to understand and assist.
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This book by Skye Waterson offers practical advice and strategies for individuals with ADHD, particularly those diagnosed later in life. It focuses on how to manage distractions, capture and organize ideas, and maintain focus on important tasks. The book introduces concepts like the 'Dopamine Distraction Dial' and a three-step process to stay focused, which includes identifying common distractors, capturing ideas, and implementing a system to ensure tasks are completed without forgetting important details[1][3][4].
Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!
This week we are highlighting a conversation between Skye and Dr. Anna Burns, an experienced pelvic floor therapist whose own ADHD diagnosis sparked a new passion. Please enjoy this very relatable story of new motherhood during COVID and the extra bits that come with a late ADHD diagnosis.
Thanks for being here! Until next time, Sarah (Podcast Producer)
ADHD Skills Discussed:
Catch and release tasks - what is this?
Honor the reminder medium that works for you - paper, digital, combo?
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