ADHD & Focus Issues
Understanding ADHD & Focus Issues
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood—especially in adults. It’s more than just being forgetful or easily distracted. ADHD can affect how you organize your time, manage emotions, complete tasks, and navigate relationships. You may find yourself jumping between projects, missing deadlines, or feeling frustrated by the constant sense that you’re underperforming, even when you’re trying your best.
Many adults with ADHD have spent years masking symptoms or blaming themselves for not being “disciplined enough.” For some, the signs show up as restlessness and impulsivity. For others, it’s mental fatigue, zoning out, or struggling to follow through on daily tasks. Whether or not you’ve received a formal diagnosis, difficulty with focus and executive functioning can take a serious toll on your confidence and quality of life.
How This Might Show Up in Your Life
Common ways ADHD and focus issues can show up include:
Difficulty concentrating or staying on task
Chronic disorganization or forgetfulness
Trouble with time management or meeting deadlines
Feeling overwhelmed by simple tasks or decisions
Impulsivity or difficulty regulating emotions
Restlessness, racing thoughts, or mental fatigue
Trouble finishing what you start—even with good intentions
Self-criticism or shame around “not doing enough”
These patterns aren’t about laziness—they’re signs that your brain processes information and stress differently. The good news is, support is available.
How Anna Helps
Anna works with adults who are navigating ADHD, focus issues, or executive functioning challenges—whether they’ve been formally diagnosed or are just beginning to explore what’s going on. Her approach blends education, therapy, and medication management to help you better understand how your brain works and how to support it effectively.
Treatment may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to build self-awareness and structure, as well as medication when appropriate to improve focus and reduce overwhelm. Anna also helps clients manage the emotional impact of ADHD, including anxiety, burnout, or self-esteem issues that often develop alongside it. Her care is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and tailored to fit your life—not force you into a system that doesn’t work for you.
What You Can Work On Between Sessions
While therapy can provide long-term support, there are also practical strategies you can try at home to begin managing ADHD symptoms and focus issues more effectively:
- Use external structure: Calendars, reminders, and visual to-do lists can help keep tasks visible and manageable.
- Break tasks into smaller steps: Large projects can feel paralyzing—start with just one small action and build from there.
- Try “body doubling:” Working alongside someone (even virtually) can help with motivation and follow-through.
- Practice time awareness: Use timers or time-tracking apps to better understand how long tasks actually take—this reduces under- or over-estimating time.
- Create transition routines: Moving from one task or space to another can be difficult—build in short rituals to help your brain shift gears more smoothly.
These tips aren’t about becoming perfect—they’re about finding tools that work for you, so life feels less chaotic and more manageable.
