Adult ADHD and Anxiety Can’t Stop You by SpreadLife Publishing

Part of ADHD Series

The Easy 7-Week CBT Therapy With 50+ Techniques to Build Focus, Eliminate Distractions, Improve Relationships, and Unlock Your Neurodivergent Mind

Adult ADHD and Anxiety Can’t Stop You offers a 7-week, CBT-based roadmap uniquely adapted for neurodivergent minds, explaining why standard CBT often falls short for those with ADHD and anxiety. Across 50+ science-backed exercises, you’ll learn to reclaim focus, regulate emotions, and establish daily routines that actually stick—transforming structure from a burden into a reliable ally.

Throughout the program, you’ll discover targeted strategies to reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue, manage impulsivity before it spirals, and harness time-mastery tools to counteract time-blindness. You’ll also gain practical calming techniques for anxious moments, ADHD-specific productivity hacks to avoid burnout, and clear communication tips to strengthen relationships—empowering you to navigate life with confidence rather than conceal your neurodivergence.

Plus, the book includes four bonus resources at no extra cost:

1. Neurodivergent Mind Planner—ADHD-tailored to-do lists.
2. Mental Resets for ADHD & Anxiety—quick practices for inner peace.
3. Relationship Repair Toolkit—insights to improve connections.
4. 16 Therapeutic Coloring Pages—mindful reinforcement at each chapter’s end.
   Together, these tools support lasting change, helping you thrive rather than merely cope.

 
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Introduction

When I first met John, he was perched at the edge of my office chair, his leg bouncing like a restless metronome. His handshake was firm, but his gaze flitted around the room as if searching for an escape route. It wasn’t long before the words spilled out of him.

“I’m 38 years old,” he began, “and I can’t seem to get it together. I’m smart… I know I am, but I’m late to meetings, I lose important paperwork, and my boss is constantly breathing down my neck. It’s like there’s a wall between what I know I’m capable of and what I actually do.”

John had spent most of his life wondering why everything seemed so much harder for him than for others. He described school as a war zone, where his teachers labeled him as lazy or disruptive. Deadlines, even back then, were a cruel joke. “It wasn’t that I didn’t care,” he said. “I cared too much. I’d start projects with all this excitement, only to get stuck halfway, overwhelmed by the details I couldn’t sort out.”

Now, as an adult, his struggles with ADHD have followed him into the workplace and his relationships. John talked about his job in bursts of frustration. He’d often wake up with grand plans for the day, only to get sidetracked by emails, unimportant tasks, or a thought he couldn’t shake.
“Before I know it, it’s 3 p.m., and I haven’t even touched the project I told myself I’d finish. And then the guilt sets in. I swear, the guilt is the worst part.”

John’s personal life wasn’t much better. He wanted to be present for his wife and two kids, but he often felt like a ghost in their lives. “My wife jokes about my ‘black hole,’” he said with a nervous laugh, “but it’s not funny to me. I’ll put down my keys, my wallet, or even my phone, and it’s like they vanish. I’m constantly apologizing for forgetting birthdays, bills, or plans we made weeks ago. My wife’s patience is wearing thin. I can see it in her eyes.”

John couldn’t count the number of times he’d sit down to help his kids with homework, only to find his mind wandering to unfinished tasks at work or the latest idea he wanted to pursue. “It’s like my brain doesn’t have an off switch,” he said. “Even when I’m home, I’m not really there. I hate that about myself.”

As John talked, his frustration turned inward. “I feel like I’m failing in every direction. I see other people managing their lives, paying bills on time, keeping their homes organized, remembering appointments, and I wonder, why can’t I just do that? What’s wrong with me?” He paused, the weight of his self-doubt filling the room. “I feel like I’m constantly playing catch-up. And no matter how hard I try, I’m always a step behind.”

His voice broke slightly as he admitted, “I’m exhausted. But what’s worse is I’m afraid. Afraid this is all there is for me. A life of chaos, disappointment, and letting people down.”

I listened, not interrupting, as John laid bare the tangled mess of his emotions. For all his outward energy, there was an ache in him that ran deep, a weariness born from years of battling an invisible enemy he barely understood. His story wasn’t unique, but in that moment, it felt like the heaviest thing in the world.