| ADHD can be stressful; however, there are ways | | | | diet who has ADD as it helps the ADD brain in a |
| to both reduce stress and improve the negative | | | | similar way that prescribed drugs such as Ritalin |
| effects of ADHD. | | | | do. |
| Having ADHD is stressful! Forgetting important | | | | 3) Meditation |
| belongings, arriving late to appointments, always | | | | When you meditate, your whole body, and mind, |
| feeling like you are putting fires out, and no time | | | | relaxes. Your heart rate slows down, your blood |
| to relax are just a few examples. It is also a | | | | pressure reduces, and there is a reduction in the |
| catch 22 situation as when you are stressed your | | | | production of the stress hormone cortisol. Your |
| ADHD becomes worse. There is; however, good | | | | mind ages more slowly and you have clearer |
| news. There is lots that can be done to both | | | | thought. In terms of your ADD, meditation has a |
| reduce the negative effects of ADD and reduce | | | | remarkable effect as it increases cognitive |
| your stress. Here are 5 top tips to reduce your | | | | functioning and concentration and improves self |
| stress level. | | | | esteem and confidence. |
| 1) Exercise | | | | 4) Sleep |
| Exercise is a great stress-buster. Not only does it | | | | When we sleep, our body restores itself. Sleep |
| relax the body and mind and reduce the chance | | | | keeps us physically healthy and mentally sharp. It |
| of diseases; exercise helps your ADHD by | | | | is ironic that when we are stressed we allow |
| improving attention and focus, increasing memory | | | | ourselves less time to sleep. Getting enough sleep |
| and reducing anxiety. Start to exercise for 30 | | | | is particularly important for an adult with ADD as |
| minutes every day and notice the benefits | | | | lack of sleep makes ADHD systems greatly |
| immediately. | | | | increase. |
| 2) Omega 3 | | | | 5) Your Personal De-Stressor Techniques |
| Many studies have shown that people who | | | | You have probably developed a knowledge of |
| consume omega 3 supplements on a regular basis | | | | what relaxes you. Some people bake, others iron |
| are better able to handle stressful situations and | | | | (the repetitive motion is very relaxing) others |
| the less one consumes, the higher the stress | | | | take a bubble bath or watch an inspirational movie. |
| level. | | | | Make sure you add your own, fun de-stressor |
| Omega 3 is an incredible addition to everyone's | | | | techniques into your life too. |