I Have Adhd

I am worried about my unborn baby. There are so much research out there proving that a mother's mental condition plays a role on her unborn baby's health.

I struggle to fall asleep and it is because of my ADHD. I can not just turn my brain off at night and often takes hours to fall asleep and sleep are often restless. In the morning because of this struggle during the night (including nightmares) I cannot get up. (80% of people that suffer from ADHD struggle to get up or feel tired in the morning).

When I was a little kid I would wake up in the middle of the night walk to my parents room and get into bed with them. I suspect many kids with ADHD do the same (not that kids without it doesnt do it too at times). I even did that in high school or I'd call my mom to sleep with me.

It is really bad right now because I am single. I struggle almost every night with a nightmare or a vivid dream (partly AdHD but also a symptom from PTSD)and there is nobody to wake me up so I go deep into these nightmares. The nightmares at times better than other times. I wish i had someone in my house (even a roommate) i could climb into bed with a little while when it happens. To just make me feel safe again.

I hope this baby is going to be okay.

LoBoZo · 22-25, F

Hi! I also struggle from Adhd, and have had similar issues sleeping, try to think of your happiest memories, whether it's a smell, sound, or a full blown memory and focus of it, get lost in it, maybe talk to someone in your mind that you really need right then. Next find a comfortable position, and DO NOT MOVE no matter if you feel an itch or tickle, it is your body trying to see if the mind is still awake. You should be able to sleep, and if not, try comforting or nostalgic smells. If you really can't sleep, I am usually awake and you can message me whenever, I'll try to get back to you asap. Oh and congrats on the little one!