ADHD / ADD Support Group

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Join others who suffer from these conditions and share your experiences.

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ADHD help?

spellman1989
spellman1989
Is their anyway to get over over symptoms of ADHD/ADD without taking medicine. I set a goal only to either forget about it, its also almost impossible for me to stay concentrated on anything for more than a few minutes. Is their anyway to overcome them without medicine?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think there are ways to control them through behavior modification, but it doesn't work for everyone. I've had to use both meds and modification. The behavior modification may be as simple as coming up with a way to remember appointments or not lose your car keys. I don't function well without the meds, so they're going to be with me for a long time.
spellman1989
spellman1989
I tried that I set the alarm clock on my phone and laptop to go off an hour before any appointment. But I still have trouble concentrating in school I have to be doing something that involves using awareness or working with my hands.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I would suggest trying out a life coach. They can really help you towards your goals. I can suggest one if you want =)

As far as school goes, seek out accomendations from your college. When I got my official DSMIV diagnosis I went to my Special Services office for Students with Disabilities at my school. I get a notetaker, extended testing time, a one on one tutor, and meet with a counselor once a week to make sure im on track with school.

If you need any more info I would be glad to help you out! I am also new at this!
MsViv
MsViv
Have you tried omega 3 or eat cold water fish. - I hear it can help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
When you get a chance, send me a message, I have some ideas to share. My husband has ADD and has NEVER been medicated.
I have both ADHD and ADD and I have an anxiety disorder. I never took meds during school, etc. I have never taken meds for the anxiety disorder and in terms of my ADHD, I am new to adderall as I have been on it for a little over a month.

My reasons for being on it is a trial and error situation, NOT a do or die as it can be for some people. I am NOT anti-medicine at all, but I am very aware that success can be made in other ways if you are willing to deal with it. NOT the easiest route but none the less it can be done.

I did not have the life coach or behavior modification suggestions that are posted to date. I'm not knocking any of those ideas as I know each work, just like medicine, for a lot of people. However, there is a way, again, not an easy route, that you can accomplish your goals without having to deal with medicine.

If you are interested, hit me up when you get a chance and I'll be more then happy to share. Especially if it something in regards to school, I am sure that you can take my experience and others and use it to your benefit.

God bless!
~KK