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Grandma Has Adhd Too

I was 57 when I found a name for what can about ADHD; what it is, and what it
made my life different. I discovered isn't. Many good books share what we've
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder learned. Look for wonderful authors like
(ADHD) reading "Shadow Syndromes" by Dr. Sari Solden or Dr. Hallowell and Dr.
John Ratey. His description of the Ratey. You can start your search on the
Inattentive type of ADHD was a Internet at the ADDA Web site, , or at
revelation. I went "Wow! That's it !" It the CHADD National Resource Center, If
explained so many things about my life. you have difficulty reading (many people
I did quite well in school, but I know I with ADHD do), look for audio books.
could have done better if I had been able Get a medical evaluation. It's important
to control my dreamy brain. Life was a to find a doctor with ADHD experience,
blur. I was always a little out of it, and not just any doctor. A knowledgeable
wondering what was I missing. I was never doctor will look for other potential
in on the joke. I thought that when I problems like depression and anxiety, and
grew up I would be able to plan, to get will help you find the best treatment.
organized, to stop procrastinating and Medication can be very effective for
get things done. controlling key ADHD symptoms.
It didn't happen. As an adult I continued Eat well. As we grow older, our bodies
to be spacey and lost in my own world. My are less efficient at absorbing the
big problem was communicating. I never nutrients we need. Eat four or five small
knew what to say. I had ideas rushing meals a day containing both protein and
around in my head, but when I opened my carbohydrates, the essential ingredients
mouth they all evaporated. your brain needs to function at its best.
My children grew up but I didn't seem to Exercise within your capacity. Go for
have much to do with it. I had difficulty walks in the park, on green grass, under
paying attention to them. I would respond trees. Green space is good for ADHD.
absent mindedly, instead of with my full Treat your grandchildren. Take them with
attention. you to watch the squirrels, listen to the
They did grow up and now I have a lovely birds, kick dead leaves in the fall and
granddaughter. Now knowing how ADHD watch the flowers come up in the spring.
affects me and with medication and Tackle the chaos. A big problem with ADHD
coaching, I can pay attention to her, and is disorder. You may have piles of stuff,
we have great conversations. paper, old clothes. The clutter drains
Yes, I still have piles of stuff and I your energy and weighs on your
procrastinate, but now that I am conscience. It's worth making the effort
connected to the world, I can mange life to clear it up. If you find this
as it comes. difficult, and you probably will, ask for
If my story resonates with you, you might help, a friendly neighbor, a daughter or
have ADHD too. Do you think you're too even a grandchild someone with patience
old for ADHD? Never! and a sense of humor. The presence of
We've learned a lot in recent years, and another person, what we call a body
one of the most important things we've double, can make the task easier.
discovered, is that ADHD often does not Tips for managing ADHD
go away as you grow up. The good news is 1. Learn about ADHD
that now there are many things you can do 2. Get medical support
about it, so let's look at where you can 3. Eat well
start. 4. Exercise with grandchild
Read to understand ADHD. Learn all you 5.




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