I Have ADHD Podcast 51 Adult ADHD + Quarantine
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Apr 7, 2020 Quarantine can be especially tough for adults with ADHD, and the host shares five specific challenges faced during this time. From disrupted routines to the added chaos of e-learning and virtual work, the struggle is real. Practical tips are provided to cope, like accepting reality and giving oneself grace amid the chaos. The conversation also touches on the importance of recognizing both the struggles and unexpected positives, such as improved family connections. It's a candid look at navigating this unique situation.
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From Luxury To Strain
- Kristen describes initial quarantine as a luxury with family time and relief from constant running.
- She then says intensity rose and the situation became much harder after a few weeks.
Tag-Teaming Family Life
- Kristen shares her family setup: husband works out of home, she coaches on selected days, and kids shifted to e-learning.
- She explains how they tag-team parenting and adjust to new rhythms.
Routine Disruption Is Central
- Quarantine massively disrupts routines that adults with ADHD rely on to function.
- Kristen Carder highlights that lost routines create major friction and require rebuilding at home.