27. Sensory Overload with Deanna Reynolds

Are my kids the loudest kids in the world? Or can I just not cope with the noise. Jane interviews Deanna Reynolds, an ADHD Mum with two children on the Sunshine Coast who is studying to be a teacher. Deanna was diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year after advocating for herself for years and battling misdiagnosis that she was NOT just 'anxious' or a 'tired Mum.' Highlights - What is sensory overload? - How does it impact Mothers? - How does Deanna cope with burnout/sensory overload in her relationship with her husband. - How has the awareness of Sensory Overload and ADHD impacted the understanding of herself. - How does Deanna cope with having a small 18 month old child and the constant whinging/talking and crying. - What strategies can we use to prevent or reduce the sensory overload as it's happening. - Deanna's severe and debilitating anxiety attacks and how she can prevent them now knowing her diagnosis. - Deanna is managing severe anxiety attacks with lifestyle changes and preventative measures - she isn't able to receive medication yet - Jane plans to follow her back up after she receives medication to see if it helps or not. - The spoon theory - such a great take on ADHD and sensory overload --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jane-mcfadden/message