Being an adult is hard. Everyone struggles. Adulting while being an AuDHDer can seem impossible. Here I talk about my struggles as an adult who is autistic, an ADHDer, and has severe cPTSD. I hope sharing my perspective helps you feel less alone on your journey.

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#adhd
#cptsd

00:00 Introduction (AuDHD and adulting)
00:34 My Background (AuDHD, cPTSD, late diagnosis, NPD parent)
01:00 Building Relationships
03:16 Communication Challenges
04:26 Employment, Imposter Syndrome, and Self Sabotage
06:24 Dealing with Money
06:59 Paying Bills
07:56 Overwhelmed by Planning Process
08:27 Impulsive Spending
09:43 Eating Out
11:27 Getting Help for Financial Challenges
12:02 Managing a Household (cleaning and organization)
12:42 Unfinished Home Improvement Projects
13:55 Inability to Follow a Routine
14:47 Juggling Homeowner and Parenting Responsibilities
15:42 Lessons I've Learned
16:34 Thank you for watching!