Related Posts
Conversation Starter
Any thoughts on meditation? Has it helped you?
Conversation Starter
Pro
Bowl Leader
Did anyone run the marathon?
Bowl Leader
4/1 check-in and announcement!
I’m excited to announce that in conjunction to the “Gym Buddies Daily Check-In”, we will be making a new bowl call “Rest Day Buddies Daily Check-In” for you all to compare notes and strategies for how to take a breather from the gym. Follow link below to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3yv8rvx8
Ok, now that it’s done, what’s your workout for today? 😅
More Posts
Visual Storyteller
What do senior associates in Chicago make?
3/2 - (specific symbols)
Enthusiast
3/29 Thread (General):
Enthusiast
You guys getting pizza parties?
Additional Posts in ADHD Consultants
Any thoughts on meditation? Has it helped you?
Conversation Starter
How do you get more dopamine?
New to Fishbowl?
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
I take medication, but the things that help me most outside of that are good sleep, regular exercise, a healthy diet, and forcing myself to have a routine/regular schedule. Easier said than done, but I feel at my best when I manage to get all of those done. As far as tips to get those done: I use a bullet journal and the pomodoro technique when I’m struggling to crank out a task I’m avoiding.
Do you have Reddit? I’ve seen a lot of threads on r/ADHD that cover tips for managing ADHD without medication (or with, since medication doesn’t take my symptoms away, just helps ease the severity of some of them). One I see often is to use supplements, like magnesium and vitamin C. I haven’t tried them myself yet, but I want to start.
I think to successfully kick the drugs you have to be willing to question what ADHD really is and question the accuracy of how you became diagnosed. Quitting something that floods your brain with dopamine for hours on end will always be one of the hardest things to do in the universe. You have to want to quit for a strong reason.
There is nothing out there that will replace what Adderall or Vyvanse does to your brain. That’s a pain you have to live with after quitting but if you feel like a healthier version of yourself once you get through the first few months to a year, then it’ll be worth it.
Years and years of psych evaluations and therapy led me to the diagnosis from my psychiatrist. I actually met with an ASD/ADHD specialist when I was 18 and I took some extensive tests as well as cognitive examinations. I suffer SO badly with impulsive behavior, high physical but low mental energy, constantly feeling burnt out, and overall executive dysfunction to the point of not being able to bring myself to carry out tasks that don’t interest me. After I did my own research, it was SO clear that it was adult ADHD.
I can substitute exercise, but I’ve found that cycling works the best, since it’s one of the few activities that keeps me fully occupied while completing it. Have also found that most serious riders tend to be ADHD, which is a plus.
Following, would love to know too
Try psilocybin. Research on associated conditions like depression and anxiety is promising.