Is it ADHD or Back-to-School Anxiety? - ADHD or Life? A couple's perspective.

Send us Fan MailWe’re still in our uniforms and attempting “routine” like responsible adults. This week we dive into back-to-school and back-to-work anxiety after the summer holidays. Is Adam officially old because he now has a child in college? Is Donna suspiciously excited to be back at school? Is routine good for ADHD… or just boring? Is work secretly a break? And does everyone really look forward to the kids going back—or is it just us clutching coffee and coping?Inside the episode:Transition anxiety: why returning to structure can spike stress (and how to soften the landing)ADHD at work and school: time blindness, executive dysfunction, organisation overloadCoping strategies we actually use: body doubling, Pomodoro timer, rest that isn’t “quitting”Morning routines and the power of a shower (#showerpower forever)Adam’s “block timing” method: work, darts, housework—chaotic but effective?Relationship dynamics: living with ADHD, cutting each other some slack, and making space away from the baby (Adam’s Daddy Day Care disaster report included)Self-employment realities: time off, burnout prevention, and why self-care isn’t selfishListener questions: tips, tricks, and the saga of the school shoes5-Minute Moans: Adam “leaves things for Donna,” then shocks her with a gripe about his side of the bedImportant research topic: Is it normal to eat six tubs of Ben & Jerry’s in a week? Asking for a friend.Good, Bad & Ugly: school stories, self-esteem, and tiny wins that feel massiveSide quests:Should Adam get an allotment? (ADHD + gardening = hyperfocus or compost)“Networking with ADHD” and Adam’s plan to be a Proper Businessman—unless Emmerdale says otherwiseWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7-jRDBTUzIcListen now for realistic ADHD life tips, relationship honesty, and a few belly laughs while we all try to remember where we put the PE kit.Follow us and say hi:Instagram: @adhdorlifepodTikTok: @adhdorlifepodYouTube: @ADHDorLifepodTwitter/X: @adhdorlifepodFacebook Group: ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective CommunityFind us on Spotify: ADHD or Life – A Couple’s PerspectiveWebsite: www.adhdorlife.com#ADHD #ADHDAwareness #BackToSchool #ADHDLife #ADHDinRelationships #ADHDParenting #ExecutiveDysfunction #TimeBlindness #MorningRoutine #ShowerPower #Pomodoro #BodyDoubling #BurnoutPrevention #SelfEmployedLife #Neurodiversity #ADHDAnxiety #RoutineReset #RelationshipTalk #ParentLife #SchoolRunTune in every week for more conversations and revelations! Send your good, bad and ugly stories to [email protected]. Like and Subscribe to see our faces here: http://www.youtube.com/@ADHDorLifepodFollow us on Tik Tok for extra snippits and more: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdorlifepodFollow us on Instagram for up to date info: https://www.instagram.com/adhdorlifepod/