5 Tips in Managing ADHD

5 Tips in Managing ADHD

Mental health has become a hot topic these days. Some of the most common mental health troubles that are important to the population are post-traumatic stress disorder, autism, depression, anxiety, and attention deficit disorder. Attention deficit disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, is a disorder where a person lacks the ability to focus and pay attention to a topic. In fact, they often act out and can be impulsive or hyperactive. If you or a loved one who suffers from ADHD, there are some ways to get help with managing the symptoms so that it does not take over your life in a negative way.

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1. Create a structure             

Structure can help you feel in control and you can create a structure at home and begin taking control of your life right now! Organize your life, manage your paperwork, create a schedule, and track your daily responsibilities in a planner.

2. Manage your paperwork

One of the most stressful aspects of being an adult is have to deal with the daily chores and responsibilities such as paying bills. The best tip is to deal with your mail on a daily basis so that it does not add up and become so cumbersome that it overwhelms you. The best way to manage your paperwork is to organize an area in your home.

In addition, getting organized at work and at home can help you feel more in control. Making time every day to organize yourself and make a list of tasks that need to be completed will help you focus and stay on track to reach your goals in a timely manner.

If your work area and home are in disarray, you will likely feel out of control which could trigger impulsive behaviors or hyperactivity. To avoid this, be cognizant of maintaining your work space and keep your home tidy. Another tip is color coordinate things and write things down as that will help with forgetfulness.

3. Work on stretching your attention span

This can be very hard but you can do it! For example, if you are attending a meeting at work, request that the meeting agenda be sent to you ahead of time so that you can review it and prepare for the meeting. While in the meeting, follow along on the agenda so that you can stay focused. Taking your own notes of the meeting can also help you remain focused and engaged in the meeting.

4. Spend time outdoors

Working out and spending time outdoors is a great way to expend extra energy and relieve stress. In addition, spending time outdoors can boost one’s mood, calm one’s mind, and helps get rid of excess aggression that can cause problems in one’s life.

Spending time outdoors is a great way to re-center yourself. While it may take some time to notice the positive effects of working out and spending time outside, over time you will notice that your stress will decrease and you will be able to control your impulses.

5. Medication

There are ways to manage your ADHD with the tips we listed above, however sometimes taking a prescribed medication can also help your ADHD.

If you have tried all of these things and nothing has worked for you, perhaps you should consider therapeutic treatment that will be created and monitored based on your needs. If you want a personalized plan to help you with your ADHD, check out AddictionVA