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Connect with other ADHDers on social media. I have found Twitter, in particular, to be a great place for this. Have a look at our Twitter page for ideas on who to follow or search under hashtags like #ADHDTwitter, #AdultADHD, #ADHD etc.
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Attend the weekly and free ADHD Party run by ADHD Hub. Founded by two Scottish ADHDers for the global online ADHD Community. Every Friday night from 9.30pm.
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Join an online community of ADHDers. See our INSPIRATIONAL ADHDERS page for details of some of the best of these including a UK membership site and Slack and Discord communities.
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Find a support group, either locally or online. Details of local groups can be found on the Scottish ADHD Coalition website and ADHD and Women run a free fortnightly support group for women from all over the world.
Ideas for connection
FIND OTHER ADHDERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
FIND AN ADHD SUPPORT GROUP EITHER LOCALLY OR ONLINE
CONNECT WITH NATURE
CONNECT WITH ANIMALS
Connect
In his book, ‘Connect‘, psychiatrist and fellow ADHDer, Dr. Ned Hallowell, advises that connecting with others is an essential vitamin (Vitamin Connect) in building a healthy, successful life. It’s a scientific fact that we need one another (see article below).
One of his tips for dealing with anxiety is “never worry alone”. The solution to a problem can be found by talking it out with someone who “gets it”. ADHDers need to get in touch with people going through similar struggles for mutual help and support. There will always be someone who can help and who understands.
Reading
Videos
Nature
Not only do we need to connect with others, we need to connect with nature. There have been quite a few studies showing the benefits of being in nature for kids with ADHD, but there is absolutely no reason why these benefits would not also extend to adult ADHDers.
Reading
Videos
Animals
Connection with animals has always been very beneficial to me, especially dogs. I really couldn’t live without dogs in my life. They help me in so many ways. Obviously, I am lucky in that my lifestyle suits having dogs. However, you can still reap the benefits of connecting with animals in other ways: pet sitting, or dog walking for friends & neighbours, even just occasionally; spending time enjoying your local wildlife etc. There is also an organisation where you can ‘borrow’ other people’s dogs!