For most people, the word trauma connotes an acute tragedy. But our shared, lingering ordeal today is the epitome of chronic trauma. But fortunately, there are many ADHD-friendly, proactive ways to help yourself during this traumatic time.
We’ve all been in a state of high alert during the last six weeks as a pandemic rages somewhere outside our windows. During this time, I have continued to work with patients virtually, and they are reporting overwhelming anxiety:“Seeing empty supermarket shelves made me buy enough snacks for two weeks; I ate them all today and now I hate myself.”
“There’s no way I can entertain and control these kids every day. I’m already desperate, exhausted, and resentful.” COVID-19 has transformed everything we considered safe, predictable, and comprehensible about our lives. Each day is traumatic, as we battle vulnerabilities, uncertainty, and real danger. Derailed routines put constant demands on our executive functions to plan, prioritize, and organize new solutions for isolation.brains may refuse to engage. People are shocked by how much harder it is to self-motivate now, and by how distressed they feel.
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