Have you ever learnt a coping strategy, only to completely forget about it when you actually need it?
This video looks at why practising coping strategies before you’re in a stressful situation can be useful, especially when a strategy is still new or unfamiliar.
You don’t necessarily need to wait until you’re struggling to practise a coping strategy. Sometimes, practising early gives you the opportunity to learn, test and adjust it before you need to rely on it.
If you’d like to explore how coping difficulties show up for you, you can reach out to The ADHD Outpost.