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Yes what meds? I need to know.
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i dunno myguy- that’s the question at hand
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I used to use Alpha Brain then moved to Genius Mushroom. You can get them thru Amazon. But exercise is the best. Rest, limit stress, and know your body. I've found fasting to boost my attention
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Will check that out! And I agree stress is a huge benefactor 😩
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The best you’ll get over the counter are caffeine pills, unfortunately. They work pretty well but I’m personally not a fan of caffeine for medicating ADHD as you build up a tolerance rather quickly and the physical side effects can be uncomfortable. Are prescription meds completely out of the question?
Agree with the other poster about stress - issue is that ADHD is cyclical, so not being able to complete tasks will only fuel the stress and anxiety that makes it difficult to do those tasks as it is.
I would take a look at your processes for working and organizing as those will arguably be more important than medication. Mental manipulation is extremely difficult when neurodivergent, so learning how to bring work into the physical environment is crucial.
Sorry if I’m going off track, I’m an arm chair ADHD coach lol. I’m gonna reach out via DM if you’d like more personalized recommendations, it’s just such a dense topic and medicating is only a small part of that.
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The only supplements I've tried that actually help with ADHD characteristics are high dosage Omega-3 pills (Fish Oil) which help with focus and L-Theanine which helps with relaxation. L-T is found in matcha naturally so you get a caffeine kick and a calming effect with the L-T. But you can go ahead and just take L-T pills by themselves if you want.
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I have found that just making a list of things I need to do helps. Prioritize them then just start at the top and work down. ADHD means you are getting easily distracted so keeping your important objectives right in front of you where you see them all day long helps.
This is especially helpful if you are also prone to manic episodes as you find yourself attacking that list with tenacity when the manic episode presents itself. There is only one thing you need to say to yourself when you find yourself getting manic is, "Where's that list!"
Great positive feedback when you accomplish an item on the list in the simple act of crossing it off. It feels like a celebration!
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The book, /Your Brain’s Not Broken/ by Tamara Rosier has some good practical stuff like what @Marissa mentioned. She has a “grid” that helps you understand what is challenging and not, and some strategies as well.
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St. John's Wart. It's an Herb for happiness. However DO NOT take them with a pharma anti depressant.
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Plus , one can not get better at something by taking a Pharmaceutical drug. Like St John's big pharma is nothing more than a band-aid . There is a better way, you have to want it then experience it yourself. I'd have to dm you the rest.
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Agree with @Marrisa_G, lists and organization are everything. I find the list part easy, personally, but find difficulty in keeping track of them if I haven't set up an organizational system to manage different areas of life. However, I tend to overcomplicate things so the notes app on your phone is probably enough. If anyone is interested in a slightly more robust app, I recommend looking into Things 3 on the apple app store if possible, it's a 1 time purchase for $10 but very worth it. If on android, TickTick is a great alternative.
And a great recommendation by @16thPres. It's been on my list for some time now, but I've heard good things about it. Going to check that out next.
@AFMadness, from what I understand St. John's wort isn't very effective in treating ADHD itself, but comorbid conditions like depression/anxiety.
I disagree that one doesn't need pharmaceutical medication to improve. In fact, all evidence points to the contrary. I can only assume you're referring to meditation/enlightenment as a solution to overcoming ADHD/mental health challenges, but the reality is that those things alone won't change the physical structure of the brain, and that structure is essentially what causes the condition ADHD.
However, from personal experience, those things do help you to accept that you ARE ADHD, rather than "having" ADHD. Medication like adderall/ritalin makes it possible for the brain to have the executive function to be able to meditate, heal, etc.
I'm adding a YouTube link for a short video by arguably the world's top ADHD research, if anyone would like to better understand the behavioral/physiological implications of ADHD.
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proper sleep.
Too many try to skip sleep and then the brain cant keep up
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I was 29 when I was diagnosed with ADD . Adderall has helped this condition.
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huggggssss
it’s great to see ways to helps friends.
tY
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Omg this!!
I sometimes feel like I have too many tabs open and it's so hard to focus, concentrate or remember things because my brain is literally going 103948395 miles per hour
Working on things like organization and writing everything down helped until I would write stuff down and then forget hahaha
There's a couple on Instagram called ADHD_Love_ and they add a little comedy and humor to our daily struggles but also tips on how to manage and control them
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^ I can relate!!
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It sounds stupid but routine, diet and exercise have helped me alot to wrangle in focus
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Numerous studies have demonstrated that spending time outdoors in nature can reduce symptoms of ADHD. I’ve provided a link to one of these studies.
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