This Online Event is organized by CHADD (Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
This group is for Adults 18+ who identify as having ADHD and are managing life with chronic illness.
The ADHD + Chronic Illness peer support group is a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment for adults living with ADHD and chronic illness to reflect on and share our challenges and successes, learn from one another, gain insights about managing our chronic illness and ADHD, develop new strategies and skills, as well as discuss resources.
Navigating the intersection of living with ADHD and chronic illness presents its share of challenges, but it's also a journey marked by resilience and growth. Despite the complexities, we find strength in our ability to adapt and overcome. The symptoms of ADHD, such as difficulties with focus, organization, and impulsivity, can exacerbate the management of chronic illness, making adherence to treatment plans and medication schedules challenging. Fluctuating symptoms of chronic illness further disrupt our daily routines and exacerbate our ADHD symptoms.
However, by acknowledging these unique challenges and embracing a spirit of resilience, we can cultivate innovative strategies for managing our health. Through self-compassion and support from our peers, we can learn to navigate the ups and downs with grace and determination, offering hope for a future filled with the possibility of living better in spite of our ADHD and our chronic illness.
About our CHADD facilitators.
Amanda Friedman is a volunteer facilitator with CHADD of Greater Los Angeles. As a woman navigating life with ADHD and chronic illness, she finds solace and purpose in supporting others with similar challenges and in caring for animals. Her journey includes providing exceptional pet care services, fostering animals, and administering medications with care and expertise. With a Bachelor's degree in Biology from SFSU and volunteer experience in shelter medicine, she brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her role. Amanda dedicates her time to facilitating support groups for those navigating chronic illness, offering empathy and understanding.
Suzanne Sophos is a neuro-inclusivity advocate who has been engaged in family and child work since 2010. She is the president-elect of Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD), executive director of CHADD of Greater Los Angeles and the manager of the ADHD Empowerment Community™. Suzanne serves as co-chair of CHADD’s chapter advisory board, is a member of the editorial board for Attention Magazine, and serves on the planning committee for the Annual International Conference on ADHD. Her expertise includes serving as a social-emotional learning specialist, certified peer support specialist, ADHD educator, writer, and family / parent consultant. Her work is informed by her education, professional experience, and life experience as an ADHD/2e individual and the parent of an ADHD/2e child.
***
This information and information in our meetings are provided as a public service. CHADD and CHADD of Greater Los Angeles and Seattle CHADD do not specifically endorse any product, service, publication, medication, or treatment. We exist only to provide support, education, and resources to those impacted by ADHD. CHADD is a national 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that improves the lives of people affected by ADHD through education, advocacy, and support.
