#managing ADHD

[mksmadhouse]

Learn to live for today…learn to live in the moment. It’s ok to remember, just don’t get stuck there remembering.

[briarmae]

I always thought of it as self -punishment. "You didn't do the things you NEEDED to do, so now you don't get to do the things you WANT to do either."

It's funny how that never solved any of my problems and just left me miserable. I was left with crippling guilt, resentment, and disappointment with myself. Now I have medications and mindfulness to regulate my dopamine, set more realistic expectations for myself, and I'm overall kinder to myself. I get more done, I'm more relaxed, and I'm happier.

[atalana]

the curse of adhd:

i will remember with absolute clarity, when the thought strikes me that i have a text to send someone, that this is the fourth time in three days i've attempted to send this specific text

i will forget, in the time it takes me to pick up my phone, that i picked it up intending to send a text

[newinsightsbehavioralhealth]

The Role of Diet, Exercise and Medication in ADHD Treatment

Managing ADHD in adults requires a comprehensive approach that goes beyond medication and therapy. At New Insights Behavioral Health in Connecticut, we recognize the importance of a balanced lifestyle in enhancing traditional treatments. This blog explores how proper nutrition and regular physical activity can aid in managing ADHD symptoms in adults, alongside ADHD medication.

The Role of Diet in Managing ADHD

Nutrition plays a vital role in managing ADHD. Certain dietary habits and nutrients can help mitigate or aggravate symptoms. Consuming a diet rich in whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains provides essential nutrients that support brain function and overall health. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts, are beneficial for brain health and have been associated with improved attention and behavior in adults with ADHD.

Essential Nutrients and Foods to Avoid

Adequate protein intake helps stabilize blood sugar levels, improving concentration and alertness. Ensuring sufficient intake of vitamins and minerals like zinc, iron, and magnesium is important, as deficiencies in these nutrients have been linked to ADHD symptoms.

On the other hand, high-sugar foods and drinks, along with artificial colors and preservatives, can worsen hyperactivity and impulsivity. Reducing the consumption of processed foods that contain unhealthy fats, additives, and preservatives can help improve behavior and concentration.

The Impact of Exercise on ADHD

Physical activity is crucial in managing ADHD. Regular exercise boosts the levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, which are essential for attention and focus. Activities like running, swimming, and biking can significantly enhance concentration.

Physical activity also provides an outlet for excess energy, helping to reduce hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors, and promoting the release of endorphins, which improve mood and overall well-being.

The Impact of Exercise on ADHD

Physical activity is crucial in managing ADHD. Regular exercise boosts the levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, which are essential for attention and focus. Activities like running, swimming, and biking can significantly enhance concentration.

Physical activity also provides an outlet for excess energy, helping to reduce hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors, and promoting the release of endorphins, which improve mood and overall well-being.

Linking Diet and Exercise with Medication Management

While diet and exercise are essential components of ADHD management, they often work best alongside medication. Combining medication with a healthy diet and regular exercise can enhance overall treatment effectiveness. Medications help manage core ADHD symptoms, while diet and exercise improve physical health, mood, and cognitive function.

Our approach involves creating individualized treatment plans that incorporate all aspects of ADHD management. Regular check-ins with healthcare providers ensure that both medication and lifestyle adjustments are optimized for your needs.

The Importance of ADHD Therapy

Therapy is another crucial element in managing ADHD. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques can help adults develop better organizational skills, improve self-control, and manage their behavior more effectively. Individual counseling provides a safe space to express feelings and challenges, helping build self-esteem and develop coping strategies.

At New Insights Behavioral Health in Connecticut, we advocate for a comprehensive approach to ADHD treatment that includes nutritional guidance, physical activity, medication management, and therapy. For more information on how to integrate diet, exercise, medication management, and therapy into your ADHD management plan, fill out a new patient form with New Insights Behavioral Health today.

[thequestionsofmychild]

A Poem - I'm Bored!!!

The second poem in my series of poems. If you didn’t see the first one, He’s Fine, Click here to read. I hope the poem below highlights the frustration my son feels. I’m Bored! I’m bored he said more and more,At every opportunity he said galore.Morning, noon and night,He always seemed wound up so tight.Even during his favourite game,He will shout I’m bored without any shame.“I’m bored,”He…

[pixiemage]

Please, for the love of god, please don’t be this person. No matter how long it’s been since an update, no matter how many unfinished stories are sitting on their account, no matter what - do not be this person.

Not only is it insanely rude, but you also do more damage than you think be being such a self-entitled ass about something someone created for free and for fun. “This author” can see what you say.

RIP decency indeed.

[helenwhiteart-blog]

Learning to ADHD pace...the hardest but most powerful thing you will ever do

Yesterday, I wrote about my current burnout and, whilst I am still in it, I can definitely feel the sea change this morning. It’s always fascinating to behold the stage when I first start to lift back up again, noticing that my mental energy is back on the rise and my sensitivities shrinking back into proportion so that I can start to regain a foothold. For me, it always starts as a metal…

[ireonic]

Me: how do I study as a neurodivergent person?

Google: how to help your autistic child study

Me: how to study as an autistic adult/teen

Google: teachers guide to how to deal with autistic children

Me: how do I study as an autistic teen/adult

Google: study tips for autistic people(-written by this allistic man that will talk about autistic people like they're zoo animals)

Me: how to study as a neurodivergent adult, tips from neurodivergent person to neurodivergent students, on how to study independently as an autistic person, no reliant support needed

Google: high functioning autism and school

Me: fuck just. How do I focus during this test that I'm in rn as an AuDHD person

Google: ok, so, to focus on this thing that you currently are doing and need to get done TODAY; weeks before the test you'll need to eat healthy and exercise, meditate, study, set timers, take breaks, drink water, sleep, find the secrets to a happy life, adopt five children, sacrifice a goat, take short showers, brush your teeth

Executive dysfunction:

My fucking deadline:

[pluvioseprince]

Kabru scribble

[nocofamilyau]

A fortunate ending???

HAHA SUCKED IN

APRIL FOOLS!!! don't worry tho, the real final part to this arc will come about in the next few days, this just felt right at this moment.

[divorcedtom]

gretchen sees dylan g as a version of her husband who is motivated and competent while her husband has never been able to hold down a job. but dylan g was literally created to do that job and only exists to do that job. he isn’t a version of her husband who has managed to “find his thing”— he just never had a choice in what his thing would be. he’s been robbed of the freedom to try to find something he’d be passionate about, even if it would’ve meant failing a bunch along the way

[keferon]

How do you feel about spam likes?

I have my like notifs turned off. Unless you reblog or comment I won’t even know you were there haha

[vcndrell]

The White Lotus - The Meaning of Dreams (S3E3)

"Snake show."

[thatstechnicallytrue]

thinking about them and the way they look at each other. the happiness between them. the unspoken care and love. shakes the little jar i keep them in

[elodieunderglass]

Bill, Bren, & Blaw - I'm surprised they're not collectively known as "The B-sides"

(in reference to original character Killie's father, uncle and aunt.)

That's a great idea, I bet they could've been in their wild youth. They were definitely inseparable.

there's no bond on earth like siblings who murder a guy and cover it up together.

[redfishdeadfish]

does anyone ever feel that they’re like. too neurodivergent to fit into normal society but not neurodivergent enough to relate to other neurodivergent people or is that just me