Does stress dominate your life? You’re not alone — adults with ADHD report relatively higher levels of self-perceived stress that interferes with daily life and functioning, a relationship that may have a lot to do with emotional dysregulation.1 What’s more, stress can intensify and worsen ADHD symptoms, causing a self-perpetuating cycle.Treating ADHD (and other existing conditions) is key to reducing stress and improving wellbeing.
But the work doesn’t stop there. Below are other fundamental ways to reduce your stress and its effect on your life.1.
Understand your triggers. Think about a typical day. When does your stress spike? Which situations cause you to feel irritable, anxious, or overwhelmed?
Make a list of the parts of your day that cause the most friction.2. Reframe the situation. Keep the following questions visible — like in sticky notes on your desk or notes on your phone — for quick reference.What is stressful now won’t likely last forever.