Strategies for controlling ADHD?

Question

I have ADHD, and I am having trouble controlling impulsiveness. I'll say things I don't mean to, or do things I don't want to. I always feel really dumb after. I just don't know how to slow down and not be so impulsive.

I'm also having troubles controlling my hyperactivity, and not fidgeting so much.

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

What about going to see the Chiropractor you be surpize on what they can do not only putting your bones back into place ..give anything a try you never know !!good luck !

Answer 2

I hope the teleseminar is still open.

Dr Handelman is creating a whole bunch of resources for people with ADHD to explore their potential.

http://adhdgift.com/unwrapadhd

You will find out what you can do to harness that 'impulsivity' and use your innate ADHD talents to create an amazing life.

Give it a go...It's free.

Also definitely diet like what was suggested.

Try to identify triggers that make your ADHD go off e.g sugar, flour, milk etc

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

There are ADHD diets that work really great for many of ADHD symptoms. Lowering the intake of sugar, caffeine, additives, wheat and such are a few things that will help.

There are many studies that prove that a healthy diet improves childrens performance. It makes complete sense. There is one particular study that was done in a New York city school that had very interesting results. I am trying to find it online.

Here it is:

The 1979-1983 New York City Diet Study: 800,000 Students at 803 Schools

In 1978, the New York Times reported that despite teachers in New York City receiving the highest salaries of teachers in the United States, the student’s test scores were well below the national average at the 35th percentile. The Director of Food Services for the New York City Public Schools read Dr. Schauss’ 1978 book and consulted with Dr. Schauss on the importance of nutrition on academic performance of students. In 1979, New York City’s public school system, had over 1.2 million students attending its schools, from kindergarten to high school. Dr. Schauss saw the poor academic performance of students in New York City as an opportunity to scientifically study the impact of improving the diet on academic performance. Dr. Schauss and a team of nutritionists and food services personnel recommended the following changes in breakfast and lunch meals given to students:

1) Improve the nutritional density (increase the concentration of vitamins and minerals per calorie) of the diet;

2) Reduce the amount of sugar (sucrose, which had no vitamins and minerals) in foods;

3) Eliminate preservatives (so the food was fresh); and,

4) Eliminate synthetic food colors and flavors (as some could upset brain function).

Largest Gain in Academic Test Performance in American Educational History

Nearly 800,000 out of the 1.2 million students participated in the study for the next 4 years (from 1979 to 1983). Computers kept track of how every student was doing academically in 803 schools in New York City. This was the largest study of diet in the world. By 1983, after only 4 years, the New York City School’s academic test scores went from below the national average to well above the national average in all 803 schools at all grade levels. An independent research team of investigators at California State University reported that the New York City Schools experienced the largest gain in academic test performance in American educational history. Results were confirmed by 102 other school districts who adopted the diet changes with similar results. While the New York City study was in progress, Dr. Schauss wrote his second book in 1980, Diet, Crime and Delinquency. This book reprinted many times was discussed by researchers and faculty at many colleges and universities for over 10 years, because the idea that what people ate and its effect on brain function was just an emerging science. Around that time researchers around the world were beginning to recognize that the lack of specific nutrients in the diet could impair behavior, learning, or cognitive performance.

Answer 4

chewing gum, and doodling/ drawing help me a lot, people are amazed when they look at the hours of art work in my notes from school, and little to no words, but I pull it off well- (3.6 GPA, Senior- college)- for some reason chewing gum just seems to give me something else to occupy myself with- also as dumb as it may sound- have you tried drinking strong coffee- I have self medicated with very strong coffee for about 5 years, and it is amazing what it has done for me- I am able to focus and just calm down- it is as though it makes it to where my body and mind can go at the same pace- I wouldn't take any meds unless there is just nothing else that seems to work- I only got talked into meds one time-which was very short lived- I hated every second of it- first I tried stratera- a non-stimulant ADHD med- I seriously slept until 2 in the afternoon, and was always so tired and not myself- I then tried Welbutrin- I could not bring myself to want to eat, and I just felt high all day

Answer 5

You need to go and talk to some one may be a doctor or counsellor about the troubles you are having. There are all sorts of different ways they can help you without having to resort to medication.

Answer 6

Don't feel dumb you can't help it! Talk to your dr.and ask him for the right medicin for you.