Unravelling Threads : A Case Study

Jane Thurgold had always been known as the creative spirit with her friends and family, bursting with energy and ideas, but struggling to pin them down. At 34, living in the vibrant city of Manchester, Jane worked as a graphic designer for a mid-sized advertising agency. Her workspace was a canvas of vivid images and swirling designs, reflecting her dynamic mind. However, behind the colors and creativity lay a struggle that Jane found increasingly hard to mask.

Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at 33, Jane's journey to understanding the roots of her daily battles was both a relief and a challenge. For years, she had faced difficulties managing deadlines and juggling multiple projects. Meetings were a particular struggle; staying focused felt like trying to tune a radio to a station, only to catch static and fragments of sound. Anxiety and overwhelm were frequent visitors, as high-stress environments made her feel as though she was perpetually running to catch a train that was always just pulling away.

Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at 33, Jane's journey to understanding the roots of her daily battles was both a relief and a challenge. For years, she had faced difficulties managing deadlines and juggling multiple projects. Meetings were a particular struggle; staying focused felt like trying to tune a radio to a station, only to catch static and fragments of sound. Anxiety and overwhelm were frequent visitors, as high-stress environments made her feel as though she was perpetually running to catch a train that was always just pulling away.

At home, the story was much the same. Disorganization wasn't just limited to her desk or digital files; it seeped into her personal life, where Jane often found herself grappling with basic routines that seemed to come so easily to others. Plans were made and then forgotten, appointments missed, and personal projects started with enthusiasm were left unfinished.

This chaos extended into her personal relationships as well. Her unpredictable focus and fluctuating energy levels made maintaining friendships challenging. Conversations could feel one-sided or disjointed as her mind raced ahead or lagged behind. Her spontaneous nature, once charming, began to strain relationships as her friends and loved ones struggled with the last-minute cancellations and forgotten commitments that seemed all too common. Her romantic relationships were similarly turbulent, marked by misunderstandings and frustrations, leaving Jane feeling isolated and misunderstood.

Navigating both her professional life and personal relationships became a balancing act that Jane was desperate to master, prompting her to seek the kind of comprehensive support that could bring harmony to the chaos. This search led her to Lindenhaus, where she hoped to find not just strategies for managing her symptoms, but a deeper understanding and active support to help transform her challenges into triumph.

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