5 Tips For Dealing With Adult ADHD #adhd

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Tue, 2017-03-07 11:00

ADHD is commonly thought to be a childhood struggle and is rarely taken seriously in adulthood. Many people think that adults “grow out” of the condition as they mature. Many adults, 38% of which are women, still continue to fight their ADHD so that they are able to live a normal life and keep a career.

People with ADHD don’t just find it challenging to concentrate on activities they’re not interested in but are important for them to get done (e.g. finishing homework), it’s also especially hard for them to stop focusing on activities they are interested in (e.g. playing a video game).
~ SARAH JACOBY

ADHD requires close management to minimize struggles.

Adults with ADHD can help to reign in their symptoms by using simple tips such as keeping a planner with start dates, carve out time before going to bed, be mindful about worrying, “surf” your urges, and plan with others efficiently. These are ways to get started on the path to controlling ADHD.

Key Takeaways:

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ADHD is not just a childhood struggle, it also affects many adults.
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Some ways to deal with adult ADHD is to use a calendar to keep track of dates, carve out time to wind down before bed, and be mindful of your worrying.
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Other tips are to try to surf your urges and to plan with others efficiently.
Read the full article here:
http://www.refinery29.com/adult-adhd-tips-how-to-focus-concentrate