If you’re raising a teen with anxiety, you’ve probably had this moment:
You say something simple — “Hey, don’t forget your water bottle.”
And what you get in return is a massive eye roll, a sarcastic “I KNOW,” or full-blown snark.

Let me just start by saying this: no two days in our home ever look the same. ADHD has a way of throwing the plan out the window — even when I think I’ve nailed it. But here’s a peek at what a “typical” day might look like for us.

Because yes — teens can still have them.

Let’s just start here: teenage meltdowns are real. They’re not tantrums. They’re not “bad behavior.” And they’re not something they can just “grow out of.” For teens with ADHD and anxiety, meltdowns are often a sign that the world has become too loud, too fast, too much — and their brain just can’t process it all at once.

Let’s be honest—when you’re a mom, especially a solo one, “me time” can feel like a joke. Between school runs, work demands, meltdowns, therapy appointments, and just keeping everyone alive and fed, where exactly are we supposed to fit in wellness?

Raising a neurodivergent teen is like learning to dance on a moving floor—you never quite get your footing, but you learn to sway with the rhythm.