ADHD Management Guide
Common Challenges
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Time Management
- Difficulty estimating time and meeting deadlines.
- Procrastination or hyper-focus on specific tasks.
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Organisation
- Cluttered spaces or losing important items.
- Trouble breaking tasks into manageable steps.
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Emotional Regulation
- Intense emotions or impulsivity.
- Struggles with frustration or rejection sensitivity.
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Focus and Attention
- Easily distracted or overwhelmed by stimuli.
- Struggles with completing tasks or switching attention.
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Memory
- Forgetting tasks, appointments, or conversations.
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Challenges with working memory (holding and using information).
Helpful websites
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NHS – Living with ADHD: Offers official NHS guidance on living with ADHD, including support groups and treatment information.
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ADHD Aware: An organization offering support for adults impacted by ADHD and ADD, providing information, news, and a calendar of events.
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ADDISS: Provides information and resources on ADHD, including support for families, adults, and professionals.