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Part 2 continues on from from last weeks episode (that we had to cut short due to waffling) where we discuss some of the funny symptoms we experience and debate if they are related to ADHD.

Shell speaks of some revealing “side effects” to do with her IBS that makes Sparky almost fall off his chair in hysterics! (We had to cut down the laughter because it went on for too long)

If you struggle with any of the symptoms mentioned please reach out to your local doctor. This is our journey to getting an official diagnosis, how we found out, how we feel, our frustrations, challenges and humour living with possible ADHD as an adult. 

NHS website on ADHD https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/symptoms/

If you have ADHD and would like to come on to the podcast and talk about your experience. Get in touch with us. We’d love to have you on!

See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! 

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We've been lead to the realisation, that we BOTH possibly have ADHD.

So in this episode we discuss the start of our journey to getting an official diagnosis, how we found out, how we feel, our frustrations, challenges and humour living with possible ADHD as an adult 

This is part 1 - part 2 is coming up next week because we waffled so much! You can tell we've began to hyper focus! opps! See you next week!

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In this episode we discuss how practicing gratitude can enrich your life and help you through tough times. Shell gets nervous about a big change and sparky waffles about third world problems, but behind it all, he says it all has a deeper meaning.
Welcome to the unscripted world of Sparky and Shell.

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In our final episode of our 7 part self care series, we discuss our top tips on how to take care of yourself going forward. Self-care is a process. It requires practice and dedication if you want to make it stick. Don’t get discouraged if it takes time to make this new concept a part of your life. It’ll get easier, and you’ll probably find yourself craving your self-care activities so much you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. However, there will inevitably be times that are busier or more stressful when self-care may go by the wayside. If you find that happening, be sure to follow these tips to continue to take care of yourself going forward.

We hope you found this 7 part series of self care helpful, please take part in our challenge this week and let us know what you find is helpful to you, when it comes to practising self care.

The Science bit!
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1993.18071085.x

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Challenge - Message us right now about what self care change you have implemented. 
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Last week we touched on the fact that many people feel guilty for spending time and resources on self-care. There are a lot of complex reasons for this within our society. Despite what anyone else may say, you deserve to focus on your own needs. In fact, it’s good for those you love when you take care of yourself. You truly can’t fill another’s cup if your own is empty. So, we’d like to take this opportunity in this episode  to emphasize why you shouldn’t feel guilty for practicing self-care and encourage you to do so in every area of your life.

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Quote: By making time for self-care, you prepare yourself to be your best so you can share your gifts with the world. Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. Self-care isn’t selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.
Eleanor Brownn (Motivational author)

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Lots of people get the wrong idea about self-care.  They feel like you have to splurge money to do something good for yourself. It can seem extravagant. We want to change that mindset today in this episode. Self-care is something you deserve. Everyone does. It benefits us all, along with those around us, when we put our own well-being at the forefront. You can’t take care of others when your own well-being is suffering.
This week we take a look at some free and low-cost ways you can care for yourself.

The Science bit!

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00048670701732681

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Do one zero or very low cost method of self care every day this week. 

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Ever thought about how you can practice or prep for self care in times of a crisis?
In todays episode we talk about setting up an emergency self care package and why it’s beneficial. 

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Challenge - Take action on todays 3 points. Make your list of activities, prepare an emergency kit and reach out to at least 1 confidant

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We’ve previously talked about what self care is and why it’s important to practice it. In this episode we discuss a few potential ideas that you can to do to keep things interesting when it comes to caring for yourself.

One way is to treat yourself to things you’ve always wanted to do. Adding new and novel experiences to your self-care routine is like giving yourself a little gift every day. It’s a great way to stay motivated and to feel better about yourself.

We also discuss what we like and don’t like, self care is always going to be individual to you but it’s also important to try new things and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Something, we’ve found Sparky probably really needs to do more often too!

Happy listening. 

The Science Section
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19496591.2016.1157488

When College Students Look after Themselves: Self-Care Practices and Well-Being

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Challenge. This weeks challenge is to try 1 type of self care this week that you have not done before. 

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As we discussed last week self care is very important for your mental well being and so it's important self care becomes part of your daily routine. It's a great habit to build, but like any new habit, adding self-care into your life can seem kind of tricky. You probably wonder how you’ll manage to find time to do anything extra for yourself, let alone how you’ll actually remember to practice it.
One of the best ways to get started is to build your activities into predictable parts of your day.
In order to make something a habit, it has to happen regularly. In this episode we’ll discuss some tricks that you can do on a daily  basis so that you can make self-care a routine part of your life. 

The Science Section

The Effect of Health Habit-based Intervention Program on Self-care and Self-efficacy of Nursing Students
http://jhpm.ir/browse.php?a_id=978&slc_lang=en&sid=1&printcase=1&hbnr=1&hmb=1

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An app called  'Habitica'
A free app which rewards you for sticking to your habits.

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Self-care is a practice. That means it’s something you have to do on a regular basis in order for it to stick. You also won’t get good at it unless you do it regularly.

In this episode we’ll talk about ways to build self-care into your day by taking on simple practices each morning and evening.  We’ll even give you some tips on making self-care a habit. You’ll soon be ready to make this process a part of your long-term routine.

The Science Section

Self care and wellbeing in Mental health professionals . The meditating effects of self awareness and mindfulness 

https://meridian.allenpress.com/jmhc/article-abstract/32/3/247/83286/Self-care-and-Well-being-in-Mental-Health

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Join us over on social media @adopaminekick where each week for the next 7 weeks you’ll get an update from us with tip or a strategy designed to help you on your journey towards embracing self-care.  These are hands-on, actionable tips and strategies you can use every day to improve your life and that of those around you by making sure you are your best self through the practice of self-care.

We’d like to invite you to join us over in our Facebook group where we’ll talk more about this. Share your own experiences, what you struggle with when it comes to self-care, and what you would like to accomplish over the course of the coming 7 weeks.

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