"Overwhelmed Mum Syndrome" With ADHD

Household management presents unique challenges for mothers with ADHD, from the constant distractions to the repetitive, unrewarding nature of daily tasks. We explore "Overwhelmed Mum Syndrome" and share practical solutions for making our homes more ADHD-friendly.• Household tasks are particularly difficult for ADHD brains due to lack of structure, constant interruptions, and minimal dopamine rewards• The gendered division of labour places most household management on women, contributing to the rise in adult female ADHD diagnoses• Co-regulating with children while managing your own ADHD creates additional emotional labour• Creating ADHD-friendly systems like bag sorting methods and ready-to-go areas can significantly reduce daily stress• Home hacks like dishwashers, key hooks, and strategic storage systems make life more manageable• Sometimes the best solution is letting go of neurotypical standards and finding creative adaptations that work for your unique brainRaise a fist and say it with us... Sisters in chaos!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