HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: PMDD, Midnight Raves, & ADHD Grans!

We dive deep into the rollercoaster of ADHD parenting, from school refusal crises to chaotic hospital visits, while also exploring how hormones and PMDD can devastate our mental health.• Gen shares her daughter's escalating school refusal that culminated in her unlocking school gates and running into traffic• Dealing with physical aggression and bites from children during meltdowns• The chaos of managing two children with different needs during a hospital emergency• Building a healthier relationship with your own ADHD parent as an adult• Claire discusses her debilitating depression caused by PMDD and perimenopause• How HRT helps manage symptoms but finding the right hormone balance is challenging• The value of resilience and knowing that even the darkest moments will eventually pass• Finding moments of joy through music, connections, and understanding our unique needsRemember, Sisters in Chaos - we're in this together!Support the showFurther TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.Artwork by GenFor more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE. To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!PLEASE like and subscribe, and if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review. Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most! See you next Wednesday! xxx