Mollys ADHD mayhem

19/12/2024

I’d appreciate any support and engagement on my most recent video: How ADHD Affects Driving: Before & After Diagnosis | ADHD Tips, Challenges, and Personal Experiences

Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/cEt1nRKcO78

Thankyou🩷

My Driving Experience Before vs After ADHD Diagnosis and Medication ...

19/12/2024

Ever felt completely drained after a big emotional experience? 🌀

This is known as an emotional hangover, and for those of us with ADHD, it hits extra hard. 💥

Heightened Emotional Sensitivity: People with ADHD often experience emotions more intensely, which can make minor situations feel overwhelming.

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: A heightened emotional reaction to perceived or actual rejection or criticism, causing deep distress.

Emotional Dysregulation: Difficulty managing and regulating emotions, leading to intense mood swings or outbursts.

Difficulty Shifting Focus: Trouble transitioning attention between tasks or thoughts, causing people to stay stuck on an emotional experience.

Negative Self-Perception: A tendency to view oneself negatively, often due to struggles with ADHD symptoms and perceived failures.

Impulsivity: Acting on emotional reactions without thinking, which can lead to regret or negative consequences.

Tendency to Mask Emotions: Hiding true emotions to fit in or avoid judgment, which can lead to emotional exhaustion.

Hyper-focus on Negative Experiences: Getting stuck ruminating on negative events or emotions, making it hard to move on.

Memory and Time Perception Issues: Forgetting past successes or misjudging how long negative experiences last, reinforcing emotional hangovers.

Low Frustration Tolerance: Becoming easily frustrated by challenges or obstacles, which can lead to quick emotional burnout.

Read the last slide for a few tips on how to cope with an emotional hangover 🪫🧠

18/12/2024

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17/12/2024

In the new year I’m going to be putting all my effort into finishing my solo documentary!

It’s something I’m so passionate about creating that I have found it hard to get started on this project because I have so many ideas and I can’t get them out of my head to create them!!

(But this is the sneak peak)

Would you like to see me talk to some of my old teachers (if I’m able to) about my behaviour and whether they can see ADHD/Autism looking back?

17/12/2024

If you enjoy my content and want to support me, I'd love for you to follow me on TikTok! Every follow helps me reach more people and grow my little corner of the internet.

You can find me here: [https://www.tiktok.com/?_t=8sI9y5G13kO&_r=1](https://www.tiktok.com/?_t=8sI9y5G13kO&_r=1).

Thank you so much for being here! 🖤

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10/12/2024

I came across this photo earlier, and it’s been on my mind ever since because of how much it resonates with me.

I’m the "Emily" of my family—the one who feels stuck, like life isn’t moving forward. While everyone around me seems to be starting the next chapter—getting boyfriends, getting engaged, getting married, starting families—here I am, still waiting.

I want those things so badly. I’ve been trying harder than anyone I know to make them happen, but with every milestone my sister reaches, every Christmas or birthday that passes, it feels less and less likely for me. The more time that goes by, the more pressure I feel to catch up or achieve these things, and the more I feel like a failure.

As the eldest child, I’ve always felt this pressure to hit certain milestones first—whether it’s relationships, children, or career success. But in reality, my younger sister has achieved so much that I can only dream of. She has everything I want, while I feel stuck in place, just like "Emily."

I’m so scared of being alone forever. I don’t have friends, I don’t go out, and it feels like I’ll never meet my future partner. It’s a constant fear that weighs on me, and sometimes I can’t see a way forward.

09/12/2024

Can anyone recommend a business mentor or someone to help me start my own business? Thankyou

08/12/2024

Reminder of why I don’t cook or bake… I just forgot I had banana bread in the oven bc I was watching an unsolved murder documentary series on TikTok😂

04/12/2024

The Hidden Struggle of ADHD

Hey guys! Today's video is all about 5 Signs of Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD that are often overlooked. Emotional dysregulation can make life with ADHD ch...

04/12/2024

Can anyone advise me, please? My Grandad has a disabled badge and a disabled bay outside his house (It’s not designated to him specifically it’s open to any BB holders). However, since he’s had to stop driving, people without blue badges have started parking in the spot. My car is registered as his caregiver's vehicle, and I display his badge when picking him up or assisting him. His walking and balance aren’t great, so he’s at risk of falling, and the other parking spaces nearby don’t have dipped curbs for easy access.

Does anyone know how we go about dealing with this or how we can report this?

Thankyou x

04/12/2024

What’s ADHD Looping and How It Might Affect You? 🌀

(Read below for tips to help break the loop)

Ever find yourself stuck in the same thought or activity, unable to shift gears? That’s ADHD looping. It’s when our brains lock onto something, and letting go feels impossible—whether it’s replaying conversations, hyper-focusing on a task, or even binge-watching a show.

But breaking the loop is possible! Here are a few ways to shake things up when you feel stuck:

🌀 Interrupt the cycle: Do something sensory—snap a rubber band, take a cold drink, or splash your face with water.
🌀 Set a timer: Give yourself a limit to finish or pause what you’re doing, then step away.
🌀 Shift environments: Change your surroundings, even if it’s just moving to another room.
🌀 Enlist a body double: Having someone nearby (even virtually) can help refocus your attention.
🌀 Practice grounding techniques: Use the 5-4-3-2-1 method to re-center yourself.

Remember, breaking the loop takes practice and patience, but even small steps can make a big difference. What helps you break out of your loops?

Share your tips below! ⬇️

26/11/2024

If my mum and I did a live chat answering questions about our experiences as a SEN parent and child navigating ADHD, would you join us?

25/11/2024

ADHD and the battle of staying consistent 🪫

These are just a few of the reasons why it can be harder for ADHDers to stay consistent..

It’s not about laziness, but how ADHD affects brain processes like attention, motivation, and emotional regulation.

If you or someone you know struggles with ADHD, you’re not alone! 💚

Share your story in the comments below or tag someone who needs to hear this. Let’s keep the conversation going and support each other!

24/11/2024

My anxiety has been the worst it’s been for a LONG time.. I don’t know what I would do without my Mum❤️‍🩹🩷

24/11/2024

What stimming can look like: 🌈

23/11/2024

22/11/2024

I've just reached 61K followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉