My head feels like it’s about to fall off as a type this, and it’s not just because of the constant banging that’s coming from upstairs. Currently I’m having my bathroom completely remodelled, which has been long overdue because who ever did it last time, let’s just say if I saw them in the street I’d give chase. They’d obviously cut loads of corners when it comes to DIY jobs which means every time, I have work done it always throws up other problems.
Now this is probably difficult to manage for people who don’t have ADHD, but obviously I do so my emotional regulation is totally all over the place at the moment. Not only am I worried about what else is going to come up which creates more work in general, but I also don’t like the fact that everything is everywhere.
“A disruption in our emotional regulation can be a bigger deal for ADHDers than it is for most.”
ADHD gIRL
We ADHDers like routine and structure, but unfortunately when you’re having any kind of work done over a substantial period of time then it completely throws us out of sync. That being said my old bathroom wouldn’t have lasted much longer, someone at some point has thought wooden panels would be a great idea in a bathroom despite the fact it’s water central and sealant doesn’t work on wood. This has caused leakage, a rotted floorboard and one huge headache.
I’m constantly waking up in the middle of the night thinking what is going to happen next or wondering if something has gone wrong while I’m asleep, which makes me so dramatic I know but hello ADHD brain here. Fortunately, I have a great plumber who knows what he’s doing and is great at problem solving. I just can’t wait till it’s all done and dusted so I can enjoy it.
Take care ADHDers, I’ll be in Switzerland this weekend for my very first child free holiday in three and a half years, I can’t wait to fill you in on that, in next week’s blog article.
