25 things anyone with adult adhd should know
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Living with ADHD can be tough. There are many adult ADHD symptoms to contend with. Yet, there is no need to feel disabled. These 25 things will help anyone with Adult ADHD. Feel free to share this presentation as you see fit. Just please include a dofollow link back to http://www.johnscreekadhd.com
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25 things anyone with adult adhd should know
- 27. This presentation prepared by the staff of Johns Creek ADHD Resources. See our site http://www.johnscreeekadhd.com to learn about: • What is ADHD • Resources for Parents • Resources for Adults with ADHD • ADHD Infographics
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- 25 Things anyone with ADHD should know
- There is a positive side to ADHD. There are benefits.
- There are challenges of ADHD. You have to learn to treat the symptoms.
- Don’t worry when you make a sandwich, watch a TV show, remember 15 other activities only to realize that you didn’t eat the sandwich. We have all done that.
- A ADHD diagnosis is not the end of the world thousands of famous people have lived highly successful lives with ADHD.
- You need support for your ADHD. Join ADDer World connect with others with ADHD.
- ADHD is not a disorder.
- ADHD symptoms are a challenge. But, we can manage them and harness our hidden gifts.
- Don’t hide your ADHD. It only make it harder for those around you to understand your ADHD symptoms.
- Your ADHD is not like anyone else’s. We all have our combination of symptoms.
- If one treatment or coping mechanism doesn’t work then try another. Just because it worked for someone else doesn’t mean it would work for you.
- Psychiatrists usually don’t have ADHD. They only understand the medical explanation. Let them know how you feel.
- Doctors are paid to write prescriptions. If you want true counseling then find a ADHD life coach
- No matter how much you succeed, some people will still see you as handicapped.
- Embrace your differences. They are what famous people with ADHD have used to be successful
- Positive mental attitude is critical. Depression easily goes with ADHD. Optimism helps keep depression away.
- ADHD research is always changing. What we know today will change tomorrow
- Educate yourself about ADHD. This will help you understand yourself better
- Educate your family about ADHD. This will help them understand you better
- Educate your doctors about your ADHD. They need to know how yours is different then others.
- Be open about your ADHD shortcomings. Being in denial about them only makes them harder to cope with
- Educate yourself about the history of ADHD. You will see the genetics of ADHD. It is actually the stuff that gladiators, military generals, and some of history’s greatest figures used to make them great
- If your a child with ADHD then don’t let anyone teasing you bother you. Learn to harness the benefits of ADHD. In 20 years, they will be at McDonald’s and you will be creating wonderful things
- ADHD makes us very creative. More creative than most people. Don’t be afraid of it. Find out where your own creativity lies.
- Symptoms of ADHD can be across a wide spectrum. Identify those symptoms that you have then identify those that are causing you problems
- Only people with ADHD understand what it is like to have ADHD. How we act, what we say, and how we describe it is what they will think of it