Deal With ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD as it is known for short may make you feel totally overwhelmed like your life is out of control. here are some steps to taking back the reigns.

Steps

 * 1) Get a thorough diagnosis. If your doctor diagnosed you in one day then you need to seek a second opinion.  Lots of conditions may look like ADHD but may not be it.  You diagnosis should include blood tests, vision, hearing and medical tests, an IQ tests and several interviews with you and the people who know you best.
 * 2) Learn everything you can about your condition. The more you know the better you will be able to deal with it.  Read any book you can get, ask your doctor for other sources of information.  "Healing ADD" by Daniel Amen, MD is a comprehensive look at the 6 types of ADD and treatment options for each type.
 * 3) Don't be afraid to tell people that you have ADHD, they may look at you and wonder why you act the way you do. If you explain they will be better able to understand and help you.  If they go on about issue's like ADHD being false or over diagnosed, walk away and find friends or coworkers who are more supportive.
 * 4) Cut out junk food. Stop having soda's, candy, take aways, fast food and so on.  They all make your ADHD much harder to deal with.
 * 5) Consider medication, ADHD is a medical condition and only medical treatment will really ease the symptoms. Understand that it may take a while to get the right medication and the right dosage but when it does it will change your life forever for the better.  Work closely with your doctor while fine tuning the medication.
 * 6) Join a support group, if not in person then over the internet. It can help a lot to talk to other people who understand.]
 * 7) Get more physical exercise. Exercise works wonders on the brain function of an ADHD person, you should spend at least 30 minutes a day swimming or bike riding.  Also try some sports like martial arts or dancing at least 3 times per week.
 * 8) Develop routines. Write up daily and weekly routines for home and work or study and put them up on your wall.  Try to include a balance of time for work, study, family, being with friends, exercise and leisure.  Its often hard for ADHD people to do this and they get carried away with certain activities.