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When you have adult ADHD, it can be very difficult to deal
with daily distractions, lack of organizational skills and
the sense of feeling overwhelmed. Here are tips for
developing coping strategies.
for living better with
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y day Adding an exercise program in your
and daily routine will provide you with
attention many physical and mental health
benefits,
energy and
of depression
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with ADHD may feel that they are you feel uncomfortable or inai
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Look for time in your day to unwind, Take an oppo!
Use transitional time betwe
activities to de-stress and
behavior
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on your way
When you do get home family
know you need a few minutes of dow
time before joing family activitie
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Create a system for prioritizing your Should you eventually become
day, Look over what needs to be distracted, you will know that you
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st important frst important items for the day.
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j Use your own internal clock to your Look for jobs that permit you to be
mes benefit. If you are a morning person flexible in your schedule and allow you
=e and are more productive nthe tomake the most of your productive
= day, arrange your schedule so you Periods,
focus on the most important items
then
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unfinished and sometimes the living room - dust. Don't
worry about any steps other than the
one you are currently on
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recorders
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ut your diagnosis, the more questions or join a support group.
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