Let’s help each other by sharing what’s been most useful to you in managing the ADHD+Menopause madness.
The poll only allows five options, so please share in the comments other things that have helped, such as changes to nutrition, support groups, supplements, etc.
Picking only one thing from the list, for me, it has to be “exercise.” It helps me both mentally and physically, and I’ve come to realise that exercising in the morning is the way to go. Being active first thing in the morning seems to have a much bigger impact on my ADHD symptoms. Plus, it ensures that I actually get it done before life gets in the way.
What have you tried? I struggle sticking with anything long enough to find out if it works or not! Morning exercise is the one thing I have managed to make part of my routine.
The perimenopause/PMDD/ADHD anxiety is so crushing that it is really hard to stick with much. I used to be able to exercise but I can barely manage a 30min walk some days. I’ve tried all the SSRI/SNRI, TMS and stimulants. Currently trying to titrate the hormones and might be adding testosterone too.
That sounds so tough. I’m sure you’ve tried it all but keeping a diary to work out your anxiety triggers can be super helpful. And of course breathing exercises, I find they need to be super simple (e.g. square breathing or 4,7,8) I hope you can find something that works for you.
To be honest I’m still trying to find something that really makes a difference.
It’s hard isn’t it?
What have you tried? I struggle sticking with anything long enough to find out if it works or not! Morning exercise is the one thing I have managed to make part of my routine.
The perimenopause/PMDD/ADHD anxiety is so crushing that it is really hard to stick with much. I used to be able to exercise but I can barely manage a 30min walk some days. I’ve tried all the SSRI/SNRI, TMS and stimulants. Currently trying to titrate the hormones and might be adding testosterone too.
That sounds so tough. I’m sure you’ve tried it all but keeping a diary to work out your anxiety triggers can be super helpful. And of course breathing exercises, I find they need to be super simple (e.g. square breathing or 4,7,8) I hope you can find something that works for you.