'Many of us in the ADHD world are too concerned about what’s happening out there, in the bigger world. We worry about the opinions of others. We set timers so that we will meet an acceptable standard. In the process, we lose ourselves.' addiva
Recovery starts when I remember that there are two parts of my body: the “Ears Up” section above my earlobes, where the Screaming Meemies hang out. And the “Ears Down” section: everything below my ears, which includes the rest of my body. My heart is there; my solar plexus, and my legs and feet. This is when I breathe deeply, calm down, and come back to myself.
I remind myself that there is a lot more of me in the “Ears Down” section than in “Ears Up.” I remember that my brain controls both sections, but the image of myself regrouping in my physical body quiets my soul. It doesn’t always work. The voices can break through, throw me into the emotional gutter, and high-five each other over their success. But they also know my “Ears Down” self will regain control, and I will once again become my usual self.Many of us in the ADHD world operate outside our bodies. We are too concerned about what’s happening “out there,” in the bigger world. We
. We set timers so that we will meet an acceptable standard. We hurry and bustle to keep up. That’s when we bump into furniture and have to apologize.In the process, we lose ourselves, as I lost my emotional center on Grandfriends’ Day. But I can reclaim myself with a few deep breaths or by noticing my body in space — feeling my back against a chair or seat. Some people call thatGrandfriends’ Day was less embarrassing than I had feared. The band concert was just a warm-up.
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