April 28, 2020
Here’s my list of what I’m exploring this week.
What I Read
… to Help Me Understand My Emotional Reactions to The Pandemic
These are terribly tough times for all. I find myself waking up with a jolt of anxiety and discomfort. This article may be of help to you in understanding how you are feeling and why: That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief
Dr. Ned Hallowell and I Chat
… About The Pandemic and the Instant Pot
What does an Instant Pot have to do with the pandemic? Listen to my conversation with Dr. Ned Hallowell as we banter back and forth about living through a pandemic when ADHD is in the mix. All on Ned’s podcast, “Distraction”. You might even have a (much needed) laugh or two as we share our experiences in the kitchen. Listen HERE.
Product I’ll Be Using
Adhesive Pen Holder I use a LOT of spiral notebooks for my projects and family notes. And I never seem to find a pen when I need one. These adhesive pen holders attach easily to notebooks, journals, calendars and more.
My Blog Wins BIG AWARD!
Healthline.com Votes (my blog at) ADDconsults One of Best ADHD Blogs of 2020!
Very honored to be picked again this year. Read more and find out who else made the list.
Thank you, Healthline!
Favorite Instagram Meme
Hey, follow me on Instagram for more memes and quotes and random “Terry Thoughts.”
Book I Recommend
Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm, by Thich Nhat Hanh
I just finished reading this. Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese monk, a renowned Zen master and an excellent writer. A very helpful book for helping us all get through these anxious times. Great breathing exercises are included when you find yourself anxious as hell during these anxious times.
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That is a great article from HBR. One thing I think I’d add is that, due to the “loss of normalcy” mentioned in the article, our usual ways of coping with grief have been disrupted. That further complicates the situation emotionally. Especially as a hyperactive ADHDer, I might typically cope partly by getting out and doing stuff. Of course, getting out and doing stuff is no longer a thing, so part of the adjustment is finding new ways of coping — and finding ways to socially distance without social distancing turning into too much rumination. 🙂 Anyway, thanks for sharing these resources!