July 6, 2024 • 15 mins
Today we're diving into the world of ADHD—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As someone who went untreated with ADHD for decades and has a teenage son diagnosed in the fourth grade, I know firsthand the challenges and misconceptions about this condition. From coping mechanisms and practical tips to common questions and debunking myths, we'll cover it all. Plus, I'll share my personal experiences and lessons learned. Whether you're navigating ADHD yourself, supporting a loved one, or just curious, this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive. So let's get started!
00:00 ADHD, coping skills, common questions, symptoms explained.
03:43 Managing emotions and daily activities with ADHD.
07:42 Doodling can help focus with ADHD. Therapy can provide support and management.
11:51 ADHD treatment involves therapy, medication, and support.
14:13 Active on Instagram, message me about ADHD.
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(00:00):
I was untreated with my ADHD fordecades, and I have a child who
(00:06):
is now 17 and was diagnosed inthe fourth grade with ADHD.
And it is so unfortunate that Ireally wish I would've known
what I know now, because I thinka lot of things would have been
different.
And I think he would have feltmore supported in a lot of ways.
And I felt, I feel like I wouldhave been more confident as a
(00:26):
parent, too.
Hey, welcome back to leaning in.
Perfect.
Um, I just got back, not thatlong ago from back-to-back
vacations, which was incredible.
I had such an amazing time and Ifeel so out of sorts, like
getting back into routine.
it's like you need a vacationfrom the vacation vacation.
(00:48):
I don't know, but it's been sucha transition but I can't
complain because I had such anamazing time and such a great
experience.
Uh, I went to Europe with myolder son.
So if you've never experiencedthat, I mean, we went to
Switzerland, Italy, Monaco,France, and Spain, all
(01:09):
incredible, beautiful, beautifulcountries.
So if you've never been, Ihighly recommend.
And then I went to Myrtle beachfor my son's baseball tournament
and it was so hot down there.
It's like I'm a Northern girl.
So it was definitely anexperience.
Um, but it was a great time.
(01:29):
I was a little bit sick when Iwas down there too.
So that was.
A little bit rough, but anyways,I'm totally rambling on, and
this is not even the point ofthis episode.
But I'm also late to thisepisode.
I've been releasing these onWednesdays and it is now sat.
No, wait, what is it?
It's Friday and I'm gonnarelease it tomorrow.
So it'll be Saturday when thisreleases.
(01:49):
But I guess this is just all apart of my ADHD too, which leads
me into the topic today.
So.
I just wanted to hop on and kindof talk a little bit about ADHD,
some coping skills for ADHD, andthen answer some common
questions that I get about ADHDtoo.
So.
We'll start by just kind ofbreaking down what ADHD is.
(02:10):
It's a neural developmentalcondition that impacts how the
brain processes information andregulates our attention or focus
and activity levels.
So it can manifest in a lot ofdifferent ways, but.
Some common symptoms that youmight see, um, are
inattentiveness.
So it's being easily distracteddifficulty focusing on tasks for
(02:31):
getting things often.
Um, there's hyperactivity forsome people.
So it's restlessness fidgety andtrouble sitting still for long
periods of time.
Um, impulsivity.
So acting without thinking,blurting out things, difficulty
waiting for your turn.
So this inattentiveness and thehyperactivity piece.
You don't have to have both ofthese.
(02:52):
Some people only experienced theinattentiveness, uh, symptoms.
Some people have a combination,so they can have both
inattentiveness andhyperactivity.
Working with your provider, yourtherapist, or psychiatrist,
whoever, you know, specializesin diagnosing and treating ADHD
can walk you through that.
So you can have a better idea ofwhat specifically you're
(03:13):
struggling with.
Um, That's kind of the breakdownof what ADHD is in simple terms.
There's, it's a lot morecomplicated than that.
And other people have moresymptoms, but we won't get too
far into that.
So.
ADHD is not a character flaw.
I want to be very specific aboutthat.
It's a real condition that, I'msorry, I'm just, I'm still
(03:34):
getting over this sickness.
So if I sound a little weird, Iapologize, but.
It it's this real condition thatcan bring on its own set of
challenges.
So juggling daily activities,staying organized, managing
emotions can feel like thisuphill battle.
I know that's something I'vetalked about in previous
episodes with regulating youremotions.
(03:55):
It's something before I wastreated with my ADHD that I
struggled with greatly like totry to regulate emotions, little
things could kind of set youoff.
And then it's like, there's aroller coaster.
Um, it's been much better sinceI've been treated with ADHD and.
Helping other people along theway, because that could be some
real suffering that's happening.
So I find that very importantwhen I'm working with my
(04:17):
patients and I take it veryserious for myself too, to just
be very mindful of that and findways to manage, uh, regulating
your emotions.
There are ways that we can cope.
Like I'm kind of talking about,some practical strategies that
we can talk about that can helpyou navigate living with ADHD,
because it's something where.
(04:38):
ADHD is something that isn't,it's not a cure.
It's a lifelong condition that,that people are living with,
it's something that you'rewanting to find ways to cope
with living with ADHD.
So structure can be your verybest friend.
I thrive off of structure.
So creating routines andschedules.
(04:58):
You can use visual aids likeplanners or color coding
systems.
Um, I, I like to color code alot of things.
That's very helpful for me.
Uh, sometimes it can kind ofseem like this OCD kind of thing
where, I have my, in my closetthat the clothes are color
coordinated, things like that,but I just, I love to see it.
(05:19):
Um, so that can be somethingthat's very helpful.
Checklist also that can be alifesaver for a lot of people.
So breaking down larger projectsthan the smaller ones.
I know we've talked about someof that in previous episodes,
too.
So breaking tasks down can bemore manageable in those types
of steps and setting realisticdeadlines and rewarding yourself
(05:42):
for the progress that you'vemade and celebrating small wins.
I'm a big advocate forcelebrating even the smallest
wins.
Uh, physical activity is a greatway to burn off some excess
energy and just improve yourfocus.
So finding activity that youenjoy, it could be dancing.
I love dancing.
Running, um, lifting, gardening,yoga, all of those things.
(06:05):
It'd be really helpful.
As long as you know, you're safeto be able to engage in physical
activity.
minimizing distractions.
So when working on, importanttasks, being able to be in a
quiet space and some people.
Some people do really well whenyou eliminate the distractions.
But some people also like to,even if you remove yourself and
(06:29):
you're in a quiet space, itmight be helpful to have some
type of music playing in thebackground.
I know I can't be in a.
Like just a straight, quietplace.
Like I need something going onin the background.
But maybe you're someone whodoesn't.
So you could use.
Noise canceling headphones toeliminate some distractions that
(06:49):
are going on around you too.
Let's see if you have likeroommates or family members,
just make sure that you'reexplaining what your needs are
to see if that can help youcreate.
A focused environment duringlike designated work hours or
study hours, or just, if youneed quiet time or downtime,
just let them know kind ofwhat's going on and what your
needs are.
(07:09):
I definitely make sure that Ilet them know, like when I'm
doing this podcast, I make sureI'm like, Hey, I'm, I'm
recording an episode.
So they know to kind of justgive me the space and the quiet
time just to eliminate somedistractions.
Cause I know.
If you have a family kids, it,it can be very distracting for
sure.
And then some people with ADHD,they thrive with fidget toys to
(07:32):
help them focus their energy.
So you can experiment and try tofind different things that work
for you.
So fidget spinners, squishystress balls, or even doodling
on a notepad can be helpful.
That's something that I alwayshave done even growing up, you
know, in school and.
And it just is something that'sreally helpful.
I know a lot of people when theysee people who are like
(07:52):
doodling, they think that theymight not be paying attention,
but if you have ADHD, that'sactually a great way to hone in
and focus on either a teacheror.
You know, if you're in a workmeeting or something, it
actually you're really payingattention.
So.
Letting people know around youthat that's something that's
really helpful to allow you tofocus and pay attention more, to
(08:13):
can be helpful so that theyunderstand you as well.
And then talking with, atherapist or, a psychiatrist to
discuss how you can feelsupported.
In your ADHD and being able tomanage your skills.
And then your therapist orpsychiatrist, you know, if
you're having other symptomsthat are related to anxiety,
(08:36):
depression, they can help.
Uh, manage that and talk youthrough some really helpful tips
and tricks and skills and allthat stuff.
So I did want to talk about somequestions that I'm commonly
asked about ADHD.
So the first one is isn't ADHD,just overactive kids.
So that is a commonmisconception.
(08:58):
Hyper activity can be a symptomof ADHD.
But it doesn't affect everyonewith the condition like we were
talking about earlier.
So inattentive ADHD, forinstance, presents more with
difficulty focusing and stayingorganized.
And then ADHD does persist andcan persist into adulthood for
(09:18):
many people.
And then this ends upmanifesting and challenges with
work and your relationships anddaily routines.
So that's that.
And then another question that Iget is can you outgrow ADHD?
So ADHD is a lifelong condition.
It doesn't mean that you can'tthrive with it.
So that's kind of why we'retalking about all these coping
(09:40):
skills and just having a betterunderstanding of what ADHD is
and how we can manage it.
Um, so with the right tools andsupport people with ADHD can
achieve all of their goals andlive a very fulfilling life.
And I'm proof of that.
My patients are proof of that,so absolutely.
Um, Well, let's see what else.
So another common question isisn't ADHD just caused by too
(10:05):
much sugar or screen time.
So this is a complex issue,dieting and screen time can
certainly impact, focus andbehavior in everyone.
So there aren't.
The sole cause of ADHD, ADHD isrooted in this neurological
differences in the brain.
(10:25):
Maintaining a healthy lifestylewith balanced meals, regular
exercise and good sleep hygienecan definitely improve focus and
just your overall wellbeing forpeople with ADHD and really
anyone.
So the next question is, whatabout medications for ADHD?
(10:46):
Is it right for everyone?
Medication is a common and it'san effective option for ADHD,
but it's not a one size fits allsolution.
So a doctor, a psychiatrist,your primary care doctor, A
nurse practitioner or physicianassistant, and those people can
assess.
Uh, people's needs and be ableto determine if a medication is
(11:10):
the right approach for you.
There are different types ofADHD, medications, and being
able to find the right one cantake some trial and error.
It took me almost two years tofind the right medication for
me, because I do take amedication for that.
And there were just some sideeffects that I was experiencing
(11:30):
on different medications.
So patients is very important.
And being open and honest, andjust having discussions with
your provider to help walk youthrough, what's kind of going on
and what, what is going to bethe best fit.
So just being able to weigh thebenefits and the potential side
effects with your healthcareprovider is so important.
(11:51):
And just remember thatmedication is often used
alongside therapy and inlifestyle changes for.
A more comprehensive liketreatment plan.
So it's not just take amedication and everything's all
good.
It's you really have to put inthe work with therapy.
Possibly if that's a right fitfor you.
(12:12):
I don't personally, you know,see someone for ADHD therapy,
but I do a lot ofself-education.
It's what I do for a living aswell.
So that everyone's different,you know, but if you're someone
who needs more support and youjust want to learn more working
with a professional, it can bereally helpful to.
And then the last question thatI have, um, that we're going to
(12:34):
go over is how can I help mychild who has ADHD?
If you have a child who'sdiagnosed with ADHD, there are a
lot of different ways that youcan support them.
Open communication is reallykey.
So talk to your kid about theirdiagnosis and just work together
to develop coping mechanisms.
And if you have ADHD or youthink as the parent, you have
(12:56):
ADHD, making sure that your rolemodeling like good care.
So you're seeking help andtreatment for that as well.
And managing your ADHD symptomsand learning as much about it as
you can so that you can helpsupport your child also.
Um, because the more, you know,the more, you know, it's going
to be better.
I, you know, I was untreatedwith my ADHD for decades, and I
(13:21):
have a child who is now 17 andwas diagnosed in the fourth
grade with ADHD.
And it is so unfortunate that Ireally wish I would've known
what I know now, because I thinka lot of things would have been
different.
And I think he would have feltmore supported in a lot of ways.
And I felt, I feel like I wouldhave been more confident as a
(13:43):
parent, too.
If I knew more about ADHD.
So I, my biggest advice andrecommendation for that is just.
Learn as much as you can aboutit and get the support that you
need so that you can helpsupport your child.
And there are support groups forparents out there too, for kids
who have ADHD.
So it's looking into thosethings that can be really
(14:04):
helpful.
Um, But so, yeah, that's, that'sall I have for this week.
Um, I would love to stayconnected with you guys.
I'm on social media on Instagramis where I do a lot of my
posting about ADHD.
So I'm connected with me there.
I'll put that in my show notes.
If you have any questions, I'mvery active on Instagram.
(14:25):
So just message me with anyquestions that you have that
could be related to ADHD.
And we can chat there and catchup.
Um, but I will see you guys onthe next episode, so next week,
and I will try to be.
On my game, so I will be postedon Wednesday.
Okay.
Hopefully my ADHD doesn't getthe best of me and I'll be
(14:47):
posting, but I have been verygood since November posting once
a week on this platform.
And I am going to celebrate thatcause that's our.
That's very incredible for me.
And I'm very happy about that.
So celebrate your wins too, andI hope you have a great day and
I will see you next week.
Thank you so much for joining meon this episode of landing
imperfect.
I truly appreciate you being apart of this community and
(15:10):
sharing this journey with me.
If you do want to connectfurther, then don't hesitate to
follow me on Instagram at Jendot Lander.
I would love to hear yourthoughts, any questions or any
stories that you want to share.
So, DME there, I also have awebsite.
It's a landing and perfectwebsite where I share a blog
post about my podcast, and thenyou can join my email list.
I have a PDF that providesanxiety and stress management
(15:32):
tools that you can.
And use as well when you join myemail list.
So check it out.
My website will be linked in myshow notes.
So don't hesitate to reach
I was untreated with my ADHD fordecades, and I have a child who
(00:06):
is now 17 and was diagnosed inthe fourth grade with ADHD.
And it is so unfortunate that Ireally wish I would've known
what I know now, because I thinka lot of things would have been
different.
And I think he would have feltmore supported in a lot of ways.
And I felt, I feel like I wouldhave been more confident as a
(00:26):
parent, too.
Hey, welcome back to leaning in.
Perfect.
Um, I just got back, not thatlong ago from back-to-back
vacations, which was incredible.
I had such an amazing time and Ifeel so out of sorts, like
getting back into routine.
it's like you need a vacationfrom the vacation vacation.
(00:48):
I don't know, but it's been sucha transition but I can't
complain because I had such anamazing time and such a great
experience.
Uh, I went to Europe with myolder son.
So if you've never experiencedthat, I mean, we went to
Switzerland, Italy, Monaco,France, and Spain, all
(01:09):
incredible, beautiful, beautifulcountries.
So if you've never been, Ihighly recommend.
And then I went to Myrtle beachfor my son's baseball tournament
and it was so hot down there.
It's like I'm a Northern girl.
So it was definitely anexperience.
Um, but it was a great time.
(01:29):
I was a little bit sick when Iwas down there too.
So that was.
A little bit rough, but anyways,I'm totally rambling on, and
this is not even the point ofthis episode.
But I'm also late to thisepisode.
I've been releasing these onWednesdays and it is now sat.
No, wait, what is it?
It's Friday and I'm gonnarelease it tomorrow.
So it'll be Saturday when thisreleases.
(01:49):
But I guess this is just all apart of my ADHD too, which leads
me into the topic today.
So.
I just wanted to hop on and kindof talk a little bit about ADHD,
some coping skills for ADHD, andthen answer some common
questions that I get about ADHDtoo.
So.
We'll start by just kind ofbreaking down what ADHD is.
(02:10):
It's a neural developmentalcondition that impacts how the
brain processes information andregulates our attention or focus
and activity levels.
So it can manifest in a lot ofdifferent ways, but.
Some common symptoms that youmight see, um, are
inattentiveness.
So it's being easily distracteddifficulty focusing on tasks for
(02:31):
getting things often.
Um, there's hyperactivity forsome people.
So it's restlessness fidgety andtrouble sitting still for long
periods of time.
Um, impulsivity.
So acting without thinking,blurting out things, difficulty
waiting for your turn.
So this inattentiveness and thehyperactivity piece.
You don't have to have both ofthese.
(02:52):
Some people only experienced theinattentiveness, uh, symptoms.
Some people have a combination,so they can have both
inattentiveness andhyperactivity.
Working with your provider, yourtherapist, or psychiatrist,
whoever, you know, specializesin diagnosing and treating ADHD
can walk you through that.
So you can have a better idea ofwhat specifically you're
(03:13):
struggling with.
Um, That's kind of the breakdownof what ADHD is in simple terms.
There's, it's a lot morecomplicated than that.
And other people have moresymptoms, but we won't get too
far into that.
So.
ADHD is not a character flaw.
I want to be very specific aboutthat.
It's a real condition that, I'msorry, I'm just, I'm still
(03:34):
getting over this sickness.
So if I sound a little weird, Iapologize, but.
It it's this real condition thatcan bring on its own set of
challenges.
So juggling daily activities,staying organized, managing
emotions can feel like thisuphill battle.
I know that's something I'vetalked about in previous
episodes with regulating youremotions.
(03:55):
It's something before I wastreated with my ADHD that I
struggled with greatly like totry to regulate emotions, little
things could kind of set youoff.
And then it's like, there's aroller coaster.
Um, it's been much better sinceI've been treated with ADHD and.
Helping other people along theway, because that could be some
real suffering that's happening.
So I find that very importantwhen I'm working with my
(04:17):
patients and I take it veryserious for myself too, to just
be very mindful of that and findways to manage, uh, regulating
your emotions.
There are ways that we can cope.
Like I'm kind of talking about,some practical strategies that
we can talk about that can helpyou navigate living with ADHD,
because it's something where.
(04:38):
ADHD is something that isn't,it's not a cure.
It's a lifelong condition that,that people are living with,
it's something that you'rewanting to find ways to cope
with living with ADHD.
So structure can be your verybest friend.
I thrive off of structure.
So creating routines andschedules.
(04:58):
You can use visual aids likeplanners or color coding
systems.
Um, I, I like to color code alot of things.
That's very helpful for me.
Uh, sometimes it can kind ofseem like this OCD kind of thing
where, I have my, in my closetthat the clothes are color
coordinated, things like that,but I just, I love to see it.
(05:19):
Um, so that can be somethingthat's very helpful.
Checklist also that can be alifesaver for a lot of people.
So breaking down larger projectsthan the smaller ones.
I know we've talked about someof that in previous episodes,
too.
So breaking tasks down can bemore manageable in those types
of steps and setting realisticdeadlines and rewarding yourself
(05:42):
for the progress that you'vemade and celebrating small wins.
I'm a big advocate forcelebrating even the smallest
wins.
Uh, physical activity is a greatway to burn off some excess
energy and just improve yourfocus.
So finding activity that youenjoy, it could be dancing.
I love dancing.
Running, um, lifting, gardening,yoga, all of those things.
(06:05):
It'd be really helpful.
As long as you know, you're safeto be able to engage in physical
activity.
minimizing distractions.
So when working on, importanttasks, being able to be in a
quiet space and some people.
Some people do really well whenyou eliminate the distractions.
But some people also like to,even if you remove yourself and
(06:29):
you're in a quiet space, itmight be helpful to have some
type of music playing in thebackground.
I know I can't be in a.
Like just a straight, quietplace.
Like I need something going onin the background.
But maybe you're someone whodoesn't.
So you could use.
Noise canceling headphones toeliminate some distractions that
(06:49):
are going on around you too.
Let's see if you have likeroommates or family members,
just make sure that you'reexplaining what your needs are
to see if that can help youcreate.
A focused environment duringlike designated work hours or
study hours, or just, if youneed quiet time or downtime,
just let them know kind ofwhat's going on and what your
needs are.
(07:09):
I definitely make sure that Ilet them know, like when I'm
doing this podcast, I make sureI'm like, Hey, I'm, I'm
recording an episode.
So they know to kind of justgive me the space and the quiet
time just to eliminate somedistractions.
Cause I know.
If you have a family kids, it,it can be very distracting for
sure.
And then some people with ADHD,they thrive with fidget toys to
(07:32):
help them focus their energy.
So you can experiment and try tofind different things that work
for you.
So fidget spinners, squishystress balls, or even doodling
on a notepad can be helpful.
That's something that I alwayshave done even growing up, you
know, in school and.
And it just is something that'sreally helpful.
I know a lot of people when theysee people who are like
(07:52):
doodling, they think that theymight not be paying attention,
but if you have ADHD, that'sactually a great way to hone in
and focus on either a teacheror.
You know, if you're in a workmeeting or something, it
actually you're really payingattention.
So.
Letting people know around youthat that's something that's
really helpful to allow you tofocus and pay attention more, to
(08:13):
can be helpful so that theyunderstand you as well.
And then talking with, atherapist or, a psychiatrist to
discuss how you can feelsupported.
In your ADHD and being able tomanage your skills.
And then your therapist orpsychiatrist, you know, if
you're having other symptomsthat are related to anxiety,
(08:36):
depression, they can help.
Uh, manage that and talk youthrough some really helpful tips
and tricks and skills and allthat stuff.
So I did want to talk about somequestions that I'm commonly
asked about ADHD.
So the first one is isn't ADHD,just overactive kids.
So that is a commonmisconception.
(08:58):
Hyper activity can be a symptomof ADHD.
But it doesn't affect everyonewith the condition like we were
talking about earlier.
So inattentive ADHD, forinstance, presents more with
difficulty focusing and stayingorganized.
And then ADHD does persist andcan persist into adulthood for
(09:18):
many people.
And then this ends upmanifesting and challenges with
work and your relationships anddaily routines.
So that's that.
And then another question that Iget is can you outgrow ADHD?
So ADHD is a lifelong condition.
It doesn't mean that you can'tthrive with it.
So that's kind of why we'retalking about all these coping
(09:40):
skills and just having a betterunderstanding of what ADHD is
and how we can manage it.
Um, so with the right tools andsupport people with ADHD can
achieve all of their goals andlive a very fulfilling life.
And I'm proof of that.
My patients are proof of that,so absolutely.
Um, Well, let's see what else.
So another common question isisn't ADHD just caused by too
(10:05):
much sugar or screen time.
So this is a complex issue,dieting and screen time can
certainly impact, focus andbehavior in everyone.
So there aren't.
The sole cause of ADHD, ADHD isrooted in this neurological
differences in the brain.
(10:25):
Maintaining a healthy lifestylewith balanced meals, regular
exercise and good sleep hygienecan definitely improve focus and
just your overall wellbeing forpeople with ADHD and really
anyone.
So the next question is, whatabout medications for ADHD?
(10:46):
Is it right for everyone?
Medication is a common and it'san effective option for ADHD,
but it's not a one size fits allsolution.
So a doctor, a psychiatrist,your primary care doctor, A
nurse practitioner or physicianassistant, and those people can
assess.
Uh, people's needs and be ableto determine if a medication is
(11:10):
the right approach for you.
There are different types ofADHD, medications, and being
able to find the right one cantake some trial and error.
It took me almost two years tofind the right medication for
me, because I do take amedication for that.
And there were just some sideeffects that I was experiencing
(11:30):
on different medications.
So patients is very important.
And being open and honest, andjust having discussions with
your provider to help walk youthrough, what's kind of going on
and what, what is going to bethe best fit.
So just being able to weigh thebenefits and the potential side
effects with your healthcareprovider is so important.
(11:51):
And just remember thatmedication is often used
alongside therapy and inlifestyle changes for.
A more comprehensive liketreatment plan.
So it's not just take amedication and everything's all
good.
It's you really have to put inthe work with therapy.
Possibly if that's a right fitfor you.
(12:12):
I don't personally, you know,see someone for ADHD therapy,
but I do a lot ofself-education.
It's what I do for a living aswell.
So that everyone's different,you know, but if you're someone
who needs more support and youjust want to learn more working
with a professional, it can bereally helpful to.
And then the last question thatI have, um, that we're going to
(12:34):
go over is how can I help mychild who has ADHD?
If you have a child who'sdiagnosed with ADHD, there are a
lot of different ways that youcan support them.
Open communication is reallykey.
So talk to your kid about theirdiagnosis and just work together
to develop coping mechanisms.
And if you have ADHD or youthink as the parent, you have
(12:56):
ADHD, making sure that your rolemodeling like good care.
So you're seeking help andtreatment for that as well.
And managing your ADHD symptomsand learning as much about it as
you can so that you can helpsupport your child also.
Um, because the more, you know,the more, you know, it's going
to be better.
I, you know, I was untreatedwith my ADHD for decades, and I
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have a child who is now 17 andwas diagnosed in the fourth
grade with ADHD.
And it is so unfortunate that Ireally wish I would've known
what I know now, because I thinka lot of things would have been
different.
And I think he would have feltmore supported in a lot of ways.
And I felt, I feel like I wouldhave been more confident as a
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parent, too.
If I knew more about ADHD.
So I, my biggest advice andrecommendation for that is just.
Learn as much as you can aboutit and get the support that you
need so that you can helpsupport your child.
And there are support groups forparents out there too, for kids
who have ADHD.
So it's looking into thosethings that can be really
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helpful.
Um, But so, yeah, that's, that'sall I have for this week.
Um, I would love to stayconnected with you guys.
I'm on social media on Instagramis where I do a lot of my
posting about ADHD.
So I'm connected with me there.
I'll put that in my show notes.
If you have any questions, I'mvery active on Instagram.
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So just message me with anyquestions that you have that
could be related to ADHD.
And we can chat there and catchup.
Um, but I will see you guys onthe next episode, so next week,
and I will try to be.
On my game, so I will be postedon Wednesday.
Okay.
Hopefully my ADHD doesn't getthe best of me and I'll be
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posting, but I have been verygood since November posting once
a week on this platform.
And I am going to celebrate thatcause that's our.
That's very incredible for me.
And I'm very happy about that.
So celebrate your wins too, andI hope you have a great day and
I will see you next week.
Thank you so much for joining meon this episode of landing
imperfect.
I truly appreciate you being apart of this community and
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sharing this journey with me.
If you do want to connectfurther, then don't hesitate to
follow me on Instagram at Jendot Lander.
I would love to hear yourthoughts, any questions or any
stories that you want to share.
So, DME there, I also have awebsite.
It's a landing and perfectwebsite where I share a blog
post about my podcast, and thenyou can join my email list.
I have a PDF that providesanxiety and stress management
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tools that you can.
And use as well when you join myemail list.
So check it out.
My website will be linked in myshow notes.
So don't hesitate to reach
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