E215: I Don't Know What Else To Do! 5 Ways to Find Fresh Solutions When You Feel Stuck and Hopeless in the Same Old Frustrating Problems

E215: I Don't Know What Else To Do! 5 Ways to Find Fresh Solutions When You Feel Stuck and Hopeless in the Same Old Frustrating Problems

Author: Patricia Sung | ADHD Coach for Moms with ADHD November 16, 2023 Duration: 26:06

"I've tried everything!" 

When you're dealing with a particularly frustrating problem that's gone on for years, like parenting your exasperating child, looking for relief from a chronic health issue, or advocating for your child struggling at school, you start to run out of energy AND optimism.

When you've got a situation that feels hopeless…

When you've run out of ideas…

When you've looked under every rock and barked up every tree…

Should you just give up? 

Sigh.

Except you REALLY want to find a solution. You're not ready to give up on your kid, your health, the things that truly matter to you.

What's a mom to do? 

My kindergartener surprised me with his fresh take on counting last week, and it made me think twice about how I look at the same-old-same-old. 

In today's episode, I'm sharing five valuable ways to find a fresh perspective when you feel overwhelmed or stuck. Let's look outside the box and past the same advice you've heard 37 times to find what you actually need or could use. 

These are the kinds of problems that are worth another go. You're worth it, too.

 

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After our first session together, you'll know how to stay cool when your Uncle Roger starts with his political BS at the next holiday party. It won't ruin the day for you.

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The group starts in 2024, so put your name on the waitlist now to get signup details, so you'll know that after the holidays are over and the kids are back in school, you are ready to get your life together and your emotions in control.

You'll learn the skills you wish you knew growing up to make adulting easier as someone with ADHD and you'll be able to teach your kids how to live well with ADHD. 

 

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-215-dont-know-what-else-to-do-how-to-solve-hopeless-problems-feel-stuck

 

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Ever feel like you're running a marathon with no finish line in sight, while everyone else seems to be on a leisurely stroll? That mental clutter, the constant search for your keys, the guilt over forgotten appointments-it's not a personal failing. It's often the lived experience of motherhood when you're also navigating adult ADHD. Motherhood in ADHD is a space created specifically for that reality. Hosted by Patricia Sung, an ADHD coach who gets it because she lives it, this podcast digs into the intersection of a neurodivergent brain and the demands of raising a family. You'll find conversations that move beyond simple tips, offering brain-based science and practical strategies tailored for moms whose minds work differently. Episodes explore how to structure your days in a way that works with your ADHD, not against it, and rethink parenting approaches to reduce overwhelm for both you and your kids. It’s about education that leads to self-compassion, replacing shame with understanding. Tune in for honest talk about productivity that actually sticks, managing mental health, and building systems that acknowledge your unique wiring. This is more than just a podcast; it’s a companion for redefining what success looks like in your home and in your mind, helping you move from barely coping to truly thriving.
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