RT EndingStigmaNow: New blog post! 5 Tips For Increased Productivity With ADHD via endingstigmanow
I was never officially tested, evaluated or diagnosed with ADHD/ADD. It simply wasn’t a common diagnosis when I was growing up. Especially when you didn’t have the “H”/Hyper piece of it. I always had trouble remembering new concepts or even things that I was supposed to be doing on a day to day basis. I learned to write lists for reminders, sit closer to the front in class, and keeping a datebook. These helped, but I still got easily distracted.
That is until I took my son to be evaluated for ADHD when he was about 10 years old. We discussed all of his symptoms, behaviors and struggles. We decided to hold off on medication and the psychiatrist suggested that I read a book called, Driven To Distraction, by Edward M. Halloween, MD and John J. Rates, MD. . This book had an entire section dedicated to adults who had ADHD/ADD but had gone undiagnosed.
Sit close to the front in class, worship, conferences or other places that you need to pay attention. I know as kids, sitting at the back of the room was where we all wanted to be. I’m not sure how or when the back of the room became know as the “cool” spot to sit, but it just doesn’t work for many of us. It took me a long time to figure this one out, but once I did, it made a huge difference in my learning. When I sit towards the back of a room, all I focus on is whose tag is sticking out, whose hair is messy, what everyone is wearing, etc. There are just too many distractions.
I’m sure many of you have other great tips and techniques that you use. I would love to hear them. Whether you take medication or not for your ADHD/ADD, most of us still need to have techniques we can use in order to help us get through our days at work, school or just regular life events. I am a big believer on knowing what helps you and what doesn’t help. We need to be our own best and strongest advocate.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
These Are the 11 Tips Teachers Shared to Help Them Stay Healthy and Prevent Weight GainTeachers are the ultimate caregivers, devoting immeasurable time, energy, patience, and love to their students. This can often mean forgetting to care for
Leer más »
Kevin Jonas Got His First Job Thanks to His Frosted Tips“The same haircut that got me called ‘piss head’ was what started my actual career, and it’s also the reason I’m standing on this stage, receiving this award today.”
Leer más »