Treat Adult ADHD

Many years ago it was thought that children outgrew ADHD but doctors have been aware for several decades now that most ADHD sufferers continue to have the condition through their adult years. Here is how to treat it.

Steps

 * 1) Get an accurate and current diagnosis. Make sure ADHD is the real problem.  If your doctor diagnoses you in one session, then seek a second opinion.  It is, and should be, a complicated process.  The doctor should be able to tell you if you have ADHD, how severe it is, what subtype it is and if you have any other co-morbid conditions.  [[Image:Treat Adult ADHD Step 1.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 2) Learn as much as you can. Read every book on ADHD you can get your hands on.  [[Image:Treat Adult ADHD Step 2.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 3) Join a support group. If you can't find one in real time there are many on the Internet.  [[Image:Treat Adult ADHD Step 3.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 4) Take medication. It is is a medical condition and can't just be cured with will power.  Medication is needed to help you reach your potential.  [[Image:Treat Adult ADHD Step 4.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 5) Cut out as much sugar, junk food. Lollies, soft drinks and fast food as you can. Most of the chemicals in these foods make the condition much worse.  [[Image:Treat Adult ADHD Step 5.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 6) Get involved in sports at least three days a week. Sports help to keep the pathways in your brain working.  [[Image:Treat Adult ADHD Step 6.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 7) Do at least 30 minutes of active exercise every single day and you will find you function better. [[Image:Treat Adult ADHD Step 7.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 8) Find an active job where you are doing something you love. [[Image:Treat Adult ADHD Step 8.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 9) Find a mentor or a life coach to help keep you on track. This can be a partner, or a family member or a good friend.  Someone you can trust.  [[Image:Treat Adult ADHD Step 9.jpg|center|550px]]