MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel Sorry, I Missed This — ADHD and caregiving: Helping others when you’re struggling
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May 22, 2025 In this insightful talk, self-care and ADHD coach Stephanie Antoine shares her journey in helping caregivers navigate the unique challenges of supporting loved ones while managing ADHD. Stephanie discusses the emotional complexities like frustration and guilt that often arise in caregiving roles. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and self-care practices to counter burnout and perfectionism. Listeners will also find a brief guided meditation exercise to aid in recentering amidst daily stress. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone balancing caregiving with their own mental health.
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Caregiver Experience Shifts Relationships
- Kate Osborne recounts becoming her mom's caregiver, facing emotional and practical challenges.
- This experience profoundly changed their mother-daughter relationship and her view on caregiving with ADHD.
ADHD Challenges in Caregiving
- ADHD heightens stress reactivity and makes caregiving harder due to executive dysfunction.
- Without self-care, a caregiver with ADHD struggles to support others effectively.
Invisible Burdens of ADHD Caregiving
- Managing caregiving while handling ADHD's executive dysfunction is exhausting and often invisible.
- Fatigue and overwhelm lead caregivers to self-blame despite their hard work and emotional exhaustion.
