Author:
Ellen Moore
Date Of Creation:
11 January 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) defining your life? You don't have to let him do it. You can learn to enjoy life by learning how to deal with ADD / ADHD. If you have been diagnosed with ADD / ADHD, this is not a death sentence at all. Learn to be who you are with what you have and you will achieve more in life than many other people.
Steps
1 See your doctor. If you are prescribed medication, follow the directions without question. Do not take a double dose of medication as it can be dangerous and you may develop addiction. 
2 Look for alternative reasons. Allergies or "sensitivity" to food and / or natural / artificial chemicals can also influence behavior. Not all doctors agree with Dr. Benjamin Feingold's theory of allergy in the 1970s, so you can do independent research and test this theory for yourself. A small change in diet can dramatically improve your concentration! Try to eat foods that are low in sugar, as sugar can further reduce concentration and stimulate hyperactivity / impulsive behavior. 
3 Use a variety of relaxation techniques. Take a deep breath, clear your mind, relax your body. Once you learn how to calm down and relax, you can be at peace with yourself and deal with ADHD. 
4 Use therapy to find constructive ways to distract yourself, increase your awareness of what you are doing, and calm yourself down when you have a hyperactivity disorder. This will draw your attention to the fact that you are being distracted, and you can learn how to avoid such bouts of hyperactivity. 
5 Try to avoid things that make you hyperactive.
6 Remember, ADD / ADHD makes you conscious and sensitive to everything around you. This can be very helpful at times. Try to find a job that offers a wide variety, and you may very well be the best employee in your department! Get up and move, move, move. 
7 ADD / ADHD means that you are more creative than others and have a more vivid imagination. Other people are probably not as interesting as you, which is good. You, of course, attract attention to yourself, which can be bad at times. You will suppress many people. Don't let this discourage you from communicating, but try to control it. 
8 People with ADD / ADHD are known to be disorganized. Buy a diary and self-adhesive colored notes so you don't forget to do something important. 
9 Get rid of excess energy. Hyperactivity in the context of ADHD is erratic. To get rid of it, you probably need more physical activity than you think. 
10 Find a hobby. Keep your brain busy. If you're not a sports fan, you might find yourself hobbies or volunteering for a job to unleash your energy. Choose a hobby that you like or an activity that you really enjoy. 
11 Get a dog or volunteer to look after other people's dogs. Even such a thing as caring for a dog drains excess energy. 
12 Save the environment. Who said protecting the environment is all about just sitting and ranting? This means much more. You can plant trees, recycle, or even teach people how to make something new out of old things. The choice is endless! 
13 Develop your talents. If you have talent (it can be singing, dancing, whatever), then now is the right time to develop it. It can turn you into a determined and determined person. 
14 Gather your friends and walk around the city together. This is not only an outlet for energy, but also a great way to keep fit. 
15 Identify where you have talent and focus on it. Most people with ADHD have a special talent: music, visual arts, construction, etc. 
16 Don't let other people, in particular peers, colleagues, teachers, shame you. You have nothing to be ashamed of. You are a wonderful person who has a lot to give, and it doesn't matter if you have ADHD or not. 
17 Never complain that you have ADHD. Treat it as a gift that opens up new opportunities for you. 
18 Try to make friends. Friendships can develop in the most unexpected places and with the most unexpected people, especially people who also have ADHD. 
19 Explain to your friends what ADHD is. It is a disorder that manifests itself in impulsive and sometimes inappropriate behavior. 
20 Realize that you can do whatever you want in life! You can become an actor, musician, artist, writer, and even a lawyer. 
21 Many people have ADHD, including celebrities. For example, Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine, who has a wonderful voice; comedian Jim Carrey, an excellent actor who has played many extraordinary roles; poet and writer Edgar Allan Poe, famous for his eccentric dark poems and stories; famous composers Beethoven and Mozart. If these people have made exceptional achievements, then so can you. 
22 Most importantly, enjoy your life as you recover! Happiness is the path to health. 
23 In ADHD, the brain is never fully awake and works under constant overload to try to fully awaken. This is why stimulants are used to treat hyperactivity disorder. And that's why people with ADHD can drink coffee all day and still fall asleep without problems. 
24 The brain is a set of lobes that communicate with each other through the reticular activating center. This is a kind of switch. This is where the source of the problem lies. The reticular activating center and axons in the brain are underdeveloped at the cellular level, so neurons misfire and miss the axons for which they are intended, or fail to fire at all, in which case communication fails. This is why medications can be critical. 
25 While medications can be helpful temporary crutches, as long as you build confidence in your ability to organize, discipline, and focus, they are not a permanent answer for everyone, even if they were prescribed. While medications may be necessary for people with more severe ADHD, most people with milder ADHD can only learn to substitute pills for discipline. Be aware of what medications do specifically for YOU and how much you really need them. If you can eventually stop taking your medications, it may be better to just learn to work WITH your brain, not against it. You will feel much more confident.
Tips
- You are a normal person. As you recover, you must realize that the differences between you and others are not your fault.
- Remember that all medications have side effects. You must be very well informed about what is entering your body, especially when it comes to psychotropic drugs.
- Be positive. You can overcome ADHD.
- Don't blame ADD / ADHD if things don't work out. Each person has certain limitations. Don't feel like you can't do anything because you have ADHD.
- Self-help groups can be very helpful depending on your nature.
- You can learn to coexist with other people around you.
- If you want to express yourself, use your creativity and imagination.
- If you start to feel useless, sad or angry when someone makes a comment about you, translate the negative into something positive, such as paint a picture, go to the gym, exercise. Football, baseball, and basketball are good examples of sports that can help release energy.
- Never tell yourself that your teacher hates you and left you unchanged because you forgot to do your homework. He is trying to teach you not to forget. We bet you won't forget your homework tomorrow!
Warnings
- Don't be under constant pressure or worry too much about your condition, it won't help.
- Don't do anything that causes you significant discomfort. If pressure is on you to do something that is unpleasant for you, refuse. Regrets are not very pleasant, even for teenagers.
- Realize that whatever you choose, be it medication or self-help groups, it will take time. You can't expect incredible results in just a few days!
- Maintain a good relationship with your psychiatrist.
What do you need
- Psychiatrist to monitor medications.
- Therapist for current unresolved issues.
- Positive attitude.
- Patience.
- Happiness.
- Determination.
