may 2024
The weather is cooling down in South Australia. Changes in the physical environment create sensory changes - visual stimuli change colour, tactile environments become brittle and scratchy or fluffy and bulky, food changes texture and taste, indoor and outdoor conditions change in temperature and humidity. This year, there is also a palapable sense of dryness as we wait for the delayed autumn rains to begin. Take some time to check in with yourself about how these physical and sensory changes are affecting you. Some people are summer lovers and may be feeling a sense of sadness as the light and heat are waning. Some people may be feeling invigorated by the muted tones and crisp air. While we have limited capacity to influence our physical and sensory environments, being aware of how they are changing and how we are reacting to those changes can empower us to manage our feelings and responses with intentionality and kindness. It can be empowering to recognise when our feelings and behaviours are reactions to external stimuli, so that we can think and talk about that rather than blaming ourselves for whatever shortcomings we may otherwise diagnose ourselves with. Be kind to yourself, and remember that you and your feelings are valid.
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RESEARCH, REPORTS AND MEDIA ABOUT ADULT ADHD The Adelaide Adult ADHD website has updated its libraries of research, reports and media articles relating to adult ADHD. You can now search for items by key word, by date, and by document type. Don't forget you can send in any interesting articles for inclusion in the library by emailing adelaide@adadadhd.net.
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