THEY'RE WORRIED ABOUT ME

[@clairelouhope]

I did 9-5 for nearly 20 years, undiagnosed. It totally ruined me. I pushed so hard, and put an insane amount of pressure on myself to be the best I could (with really unrealistic targets). I’d get home every day and just fall on the bed - totally non verbal and recalling all the things I thought I’d done wrong (major RSD). Now I’m freelance, and diagnosed, and while I make nowhere near enough money, I’m so much happier xxx PS - the living room looks amazing! 💜

[@LyraDavis]

As someone who was first diagnosed with ADHD, and then found the symptoms didn’t quiiiiiite fit, who then later went back and said I felt like an imposter and didn’t really have it, and received the shock of my life after I walked out having gained an additional diagnosis of Autism and nooooow it all makes sense…. What you described about working a 9-5 and pottering really resonated. As a freshly diagnosed AuDHD hoomam I now understand what all the people mean when they say it puts their life in context. When I was initially diagnosed with adhd I felt like I was rediscovering myself, but I never experienced that relief or that ‘aha, that’s why!’ Moment I’d hoped for that everyone goes on about. But now with the AuDHD diagnosis I finally got it. Like they cancel each other out in a lot of ways. It’s like having two halves of my brain at war with each other. I always joked it was cuz I’m a gemini! Haha! But yeah, I know routine and structure would help, but I crave novelty and nuance, but unexpected things I don’t have time to prepare for terrifies me, but being stuck doing the same thing day after day terrifies me too. It’s a whole thing I’m new to exploring and figuring out but at least now I have the context. Anyway, just laying it out incase it resonates with anyone else who was late diagnosed with ADHD and it doesn’t quite fit.

[@weshasawi]

Your house is such a vibe, and I feel like your living/dining area now matches that vibes, in a way that it didn’t before!

[@Olivia-Scott]

I totally resonate with the challenges of the 9-5 grind as someone neurodivergent. WFH made it worse; I'd procrastinate during the day and work late into the night when it was quiet. I thrive when the world is asleep. Plus, I get fixated on tasks, spending entire days on housework or randomly deciding to deep clean my bloody fridge when I should be doing something totally different.😂 I simply cannot rest until the task that’s in my head is done lol. It’s exhausting but so liberating to know I’m not alone; thank you Helen! Xo

[@helenanderz]

And that task is the most important thing in the world to you until it’s done. Then sometimes I feel a little bit silly for putting so much importance on that task 😂😂

[@Olivia-Scott]

⁠@@helenanderz But it felt uber important at the time and god, it feels bloody good ticking it off the list. 😂😂 Thank you again for spreading awareness on this. Reckon this is why I’ve always resented the 9-5 culture and envy others that can function in that world lol. Xx

[@kjerstimoberg1]

I can't believe how amazing the living room is, it's like a dream!! Also, Your conversation with Lola is cracking me up. She is the cutest little thing xx

[@007janerussell]

I wish you hosted retreats at your place. Good food, some Helen wisdom and advice, boot camps, and learn to follow through with goals and projects. Love you xx

[@mand1960]

The house is looking great. Very brave of you to go in the sea. I saw the mobile sauna in Sheringham and thought what a brilliant idea it was x

[@helenanderz]

I wanna go in it! Xxx

[@mand1960]

We did chat to the guy who runs/owns(?) it and he was really lovely hope you get to try it x

[@angieb7572]

I took the plunge and ordered the loaf slow riser in butterscotch clever velvet a few weeks back ,departing from grey . Your lounge looks cool . I have that cow print throw from dunelm they did a matching pouffe and rug xx

[@xfirefli]

That sofa looks like it was built to host the BEST naps - sooo cozy ❤

[@XoxPoppyJadexoX]

It’s always a good day when there’s a new Helen Vlog! 🤩🙌🏻 Been watching you since your hair dye video days, and your videos are my fave! 🍉

[@katp3892]

All the decor is perfect for the space. The throw pillows are SO cute!!!!!

[@Samrayner88]

Loving the living room 👍🏻 we’re currently waiting on our sofa and chairs now 🤗 after a month long living room transformation! I’m exactly the same, I cannot relax if I’m working on something, I need to finish the job in hand first… I’ve just finished crocheting a blanket to match our living room colours 😄 one of my recent hobbies I’ve been hyper focusing on amongst decorating 😆

[@pAsDeNoMzUt]

You can get swim shoes for quite cheap, they're in a the same material as wetsuits on top so they warm up the water around your feet, and the soles protect from shells on the ocean floor xx

[@laurenmarinda]

Helen 😍😍 I love your style, the living room is so much more you. Vibrant and warm and amazing!

[@michaelacrawley6766]

I was under the impression you were small but wow, you on that sofa! You look like the cutest little borrower 😍😍😍

[@KimomoDragon]

This is THE CUTEST comment. 🥰🥰 Helen as a borrower needs to be a series. 🤣

[@taylorpatterson2919]

“That’s so true, but also unfair” 😂 me to my husband anytime we go shopping and I ask for something we don’t need

[@sportstradermick]

I self medicate with gallons of black coffee ☕ it has the opposite effect and calms me down more. PS...I bought some of that M&S burger sauce you mentioned, bloody gorgeous, thanks for sharing 👍

[@helenanderz]

I love coffeeed

[@fayemarshall500]

What a beautiful home you have…you should be very proud of yourself.

[@jennallen2837]

I don't know? That looks like a banjo to me 😂 Loving all this house content. I'm not a huge fan of pink, but this is done really well!

[@helenanderz]

Yes yes banjo haha xx

[@witchybusiness5570]

I haven’t got an adhd diagnosis but I deffo have it. I cannot relax until I’ve done a workout, walk the dogs, cleaned the house etc etc - it’s quite exhausting really 😢

[@tanyaturrell3367]

Same ! I literally don’t really stop until I sit down for dinner.

[@samspantsandplants]

This is so relatable!!! I am also notorious for starting so many different projects, making a mess of my brain and home, and then having to face that there's just not enough time to get to it all. Then get stressed out by the state of my space 😅

[@helenanderz]

Yep! Xxx

[@NamasYoga]

I'm exactly the same!

[@Hannah47745]

Sounds like normal behaviour… most people work out and do daily tasks and then relax

[@Yoannah]

That sofa is so lovley! You made the right choice, your house is so nice!

[@xfirefli]

Omg Helen!! I have almost the same cowprint shoes as you! I bought mine in some random pharmacy during my trip to Bosnia last year. I saw them in the window and had to get them - my SIL got the matching leopard print ones. One of my favourite purchases from the whole trip. 🐄

[@aliciagale911]

Helen you have amazing taste! I love your home, the lounge looks amazing ❤

[@04021Emma]

Your house is looking amazeballs! The living room…WOW 🧡🧡🧡

[@pAsDeNoMzUt]

Fro a sec at @18:18 I thought you had changed your hairstyle to a short fringe with 2 platinum bleached side strands (where the hair clips are), I think that would look banging actually!

[@gigigigi9981]

Your content is on fire! Loving every vlog. Had a little chuckle at your ah ha at the garden centre, reminded me of Aros wee laugh in twilight *hides in twilight shame lol*

[@clairedennis9483]

the "i ain't gonna take it" about the dog treat is so real... I'm the one that gave it to ya!!!

[@cuddle.a.cactus]

my favourite part of monday 🥰

[@helenanderz]

Awh thank you! Xxx

[@Briefyface]

I made the boiled eggs this morning, THANK YOU!! THEY WERE PERFECTION

[@Themellygoround]

Selfish request: Please get guinea pigs hehe! I have 3 and they are THE BEST 🥰

[@amandal9]

That is one huge sofa!! It looks great and the colour matches everything!! You could sleep in it.

[@thecountrypumpkin]

Loves country music but doesn't know what a banjo is 😂

[@kelseyrae1090]

That sofa literally looks like a cloud 😭😭😭 I want it I want it I want it

[@tinacrane1370]

Your house looks so cosy! Love it ❤ I think you would be the best Guinea pig mum 😀 you should get some xxx

[@helenanderz]

I would wouldnt I 😭😭😭❤️

[@beemo8620]

that sofa!!!! i love it

[@Sommernachtsschrei]

May I ask what lipstick you are wearing during the part where you show your Primark haul? Love love love the grungy look of it!

[@kkucha01]

Lola is adorable!🥰

[@helenanderz]

She’s my angel xx

[@towerxoverxme]

where did you get your skull and crossbones neon sign? 😍😍😍😍

[@holliekaate]

Every Monday dinner time is perfected with a helen vlog 🫶🏼

[@helenanderz]

Yaaay

[@LeahGraceEvans]

Your house looks amazing 😍

[@Thehennies]

Where is that cap frommmmm 😂

[@du_ogmog]

That's a banjo in that print!

[@helenanderz]

I knew it 😂😂❤️❤️

[@evie9609]

I get hyperfixated in general with ADHD, but if my environment is a mess I cannot rest either. It’s definitely part of the diagnosis 😅 house projects, I will go until my body gives out 😂

[@katrina3407]

You boil an egg in an air fryer for 7mins. I boil an egg in '3 mins' in a pot on the stove (the old fashioned way) Hahahaha!😆

[@fannygoldbee7660]

Woop Woop a long vlog hurrah xx

[@jsanders5419]

You looked so tiny on the sofa 😂

[@helenanderz]

I am 😂

[@laurathackray5688]

Hi where are your leopard print trousers from, the baggy ones ?

[@helenanderz]

Linked them xxx

[@paigerosner8574]

I think a lot of people feel that way about a nine to five, we just spend more time fucking around at work.

[@loren7790]

You need to get some neoprene socks for your cold dips! Cheap as chips and save your toes feeling like they’re going to fall off 👏🏻

[@helenanderz]

Thanks for the tip! Xxxx

[@janinel1866]

Love your vlogs 😍👍💐

[@accidentsafe]

Lola is so old now 😢

[@helenanderz]

shut uuuuup xxx

[@LemonLady996]

Bango :)

[@Grusto7]

What in the edgy decaf oat milk is this

[@007janerussell]

Ummm… stop making up excuses.. story of my life ☹️

[@freakishchick182]

Nice chilled vlog. Your house is looking amazing so far! And that sofa! Wow. I love a dip in the sea. You should try a sunrise swim one day. Beautiful. I've done a couple with my step mum. Also if you are swimming in cold water , get out as soon as you feel tingly and go warm up. With a hot drink 😊 my step mum told me that as she cld swims alot.

[@jaymark955]

I think you need to Google what a Banjo is babes ❤ 🪕