You Are Not Your ADHD

Are you seeking better strategies to handle ADHD in your professional and personal life? For many women, the struggles of undiagnosed ADHD can lead to eroded confidence and self-doubt in all aspects of life. Are you constantly battling feelings of inadequacy as a woman, mother, wife or professional? Do you worry that the challenges are too much to bear? In You Are Not Your ADHD, Lou O'Connell's coaching expertise and personal experience provide a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing ADHD, offering reassurance and practical solutions to aid struggling ADHDers. In this book, you'll learn to:Understand ADHD: Explore the intricacies of ADHD, from diagnosis to coping mechanisms. Navigate the Diagnosis Process: Learn about the challenges in accessing a diagnosis and advocating for yourself within the healthcare system. Manage Hormonal Impacts: Discover how female hormones affect ADHD symptoms and what helps mitigate these effects. Improve Memory and Time Management: Get practical tools and hacks for better memory and time management. Regulate Emotions and Handle Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): Learn tips and techniques for emotional regulation and managing RSD. Avoid Burnout: Identify burnout in yourself and discover tips to avoid it by recognising and working with your strengths. Enhance Relationships: Understand the challenges ADHD poses in relationships and find strategies to improve communication and reduce impulsivity. Succeed at Work: Learn about support systems at work and in higher education, including reasonable adjustments and government schemes. By the end of You Are Not Your ADHD, you'll have gained newfound confidence, knowing that your struggles are not signs of personal failure but symptoms of an undiagnosed condition. Lou O'Connell teaches you to embrace self-compassion and recognise your strengths and past successes. This book empowers you to navigate life with ADHD, providing a clear path to seeking support and further information. Embrace a new understanding of yourself and start living with greater confidence and clarity.