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Grandma Has Adhd Too

I was 57 when I found a name for whatisn't. Many good books share what we've
made my life different. I discoveredlearned. Look for wonderful authors like
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderSari Solden or Dr. Hallowell and Dr.
(ADHD) reading "Shadow Syndromes" by Dr.Ratey. You can start your search on the
John Ratey. His description of theInternet at the ADDA Web site, , or at
Inattentive type of ADHD was athe CHADD National Resource Center, If
revelation. I went "Wow! That's it !" Ityou have difficulty reading (many people
explained so many things about my life.with ADHD do), look for audio books.
I did quite well in school, but I know IGet a medical evaluation. It's important
could have done better if I had beento find a doctor with ADHD experience,
able to control my dreamy brain. Lifeand not just any doctor. A knowledgeable
was a blur. I was always a little out ofdoctor will look for other potential
it, wondering what was I missing. I wasproblems like depression and anxiety,
never in on the joke. I thought thatand will help you find the best
when I grew up I would be able to plan,treatment. Medication can be very
to get organized, to stopeffective for controlling key ADHD
procrastinating and get things done.symptoms.
It didn't happen. As an adult IEat well. As we grow older, our bodies
continued to be spacey and lost in myare less efficient at absorbing the
own world. My big problem wasnutrients we need. Eat four or five
communicating. I never knew what to say.small meals a day containing both
I had ideas rushing around in my head,protein and carbohydrates, the essential
but when I opened my mouth they allingredients your brain needs to function
evaporated.at its best.
My children grew up but I didn't seem toExercise within your capacity. Go for
have much to do with it. I hadwalks in the park, on green grass, under
difficulty paying attention to them. Itrees. Green space is good for ADHD.
would respond absent mindedly, insteadTreat your grandchildren. Take them with
of with my full attention.you to watch the squirrels, listen to
They did grow up and now I have a lovelythe birds, kick dead leaves in the fall
granddaughter. Now knowing how ADHDand watch the flowers come up in the
affects me and with medication andspring.
coaching, I can pay attention to her,Tackle the chaos. A big problem with
and we have great conversations.ADHD is disorder. You may have piles of
Yes, I still have piles of stuff and Istuff, paper, old clothes. The clutter
procrastinate, but now that I amdrains your energy and weighs on your
connected to the world, I can mange lifeconscience. It's worth making the effort
as it comes.to clear it up. If you find this
If my story resonates with you, youdifficult, and you probably will, ask
might have ADHD too. Do you think you'refor help, a friendly neighbor, a
too old for ADHD? Never!daughter or even a grandchild someone
We've learned a lot in recent years, andwith patience and a sense of humor. The
one of the most important things we'vepresence of another person, what we call
discovered, is that ADHD often does nota body double, can make the task easier.
go away as you grow up. The good news isTips for managing ADHD
that now there are many things you can1. Learn about ADHD
do about it, so let's look at where you2. Get medical support
can start.3. Eat well
Read to understand ADHD. Learn all you4. Exercise with grandchild
can about ADHD; what it is, and what it5.



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