Question:
Hi - can anyone help? I think i suffer from ADHD - although dont have the 'hyperactivity' bit - i literally cannot do something for more than 1 minute without my mind wandering to something else. For example, i started washing up this morning at 9 and at 4 it was still not done as i had kept popping out of the kitchen and doing other things. This is really taking over my life. I seem to take so long to do anything - just a simple job that would take anyone else 5 mins seems to take me 3 hours. I seem to be so slow at doing everything and am an obsesssive list-maker with nothing actually getting done. I really have to get out of this as i feel my life is constantly on hold and i never get round to finishing even the smallest things and when important things like college assignments need to be done i dont actually complete them until the very last minute which is really stressful...HELP!!
seeker.
Hi Seeker.
EFT (emotional freedom techniques) is documented as having good results with ADHD.
If you go to the following web link www.emofree.com and download the free manual you'll see lots of lots of information about ADHD and how it can help you.
If you have not heard of EFT before, it is an energy psychology therapy which deals with emotional blockages that cause us to have all sorts of, ermm, issues which can hold us back from completing tasks ie, fears and phobias or compulsive disorders.
Have a look at the website above and decide for yourself whether you want to download the manual, and let us know how you get on. There are lots of people here expereinced with EFT who will be able to offer any help that you need with the implementation of its practices.
Hugs[sm=grouphug.gif]
Steve
Hi Seeker,
I agree with Steve too.
Sometimes better nutrition can also help. If you are a student, I assume budget is an issue, so it's may be hard to go and see therapists, but there's no reason why you shouldn't ask if they do a student discount.
Good Luck with your search :)
Hi
Think i'll try that link too as my son has ADD[:'(]
Seeker , you can have attention deficite disordrer without the hyperactivity. My son has ADD but not ADHD unless he eats too much of what he shouldn't then he can flip into the hyper bit. Generally he is easily destracted, forgets things easily, strikes out either verbally or physically & then regrets it & is so very remorseful. He doesn't mean it ,its just that it's already done b4 he can think noo thats not neccessary or thats not nice & get himself into so much trouble, bless him it really makes him feel dreadful if he thinks he's hurt someone cos it really isn't his intent.
Keeping a check on the amount of yeast & fungi & sugar products you eat will help you . Many of these symptoms are often caused by food intolerance & tend to diminish once your body has adjusted to the new dirt. Fish oils are also good for this too.
So hopefully along with the eft & the diet you should be ok :D
Love & Hugs Maria xxx
Ahhh yes, ADHD. . . The story of my life. Although you may not think that you have the hyperactivity part, take a close look. If you were often deviant while growing up and found yourself in the principals office, there is a good chance that you do have ADHD. All people mellow out as they mature, but may still be more hyper then other people their age. I am also a college student, and found myself doing month long projects the last night, or even the morning before they were due. Procrastination is very common amongst people with ADHD and ADD. Most people don't know this and just assume they are lazy. The reason it is so common amongst those with ADD is because it is addictive to them. ADD, is not only an attention disorder, but an anxiety disorder. As you are given your assignment, your anxiety is low, and remains low until you get closer and closer to the due date. As you get closer your anxiety continues to rise, once you take the test, your anxiety drops straight back down to where it was and you feel great about life. This anxiety drop can be compared to the same high as some people get while using drugs (negative reinforcement). It's addictive, especially to those with ADD & ADHD. The only thing I can recomend to you would be to write things down constantly. I have Post-It notes everywhere, god bless 3M. Keep a calendar close by and try to get things done early, and reward yourself somehow (positive reinforcement). If you do have ADD, there's nothing your diet is going to do to fix it, it's a chemical imbalance. Also, I have a little pager thing that I keep in my pocket all day. It vibrates every five minutes. Every time it vibrates it is to remind me there is something I'm supposed to be doing, being as how my whole day is planned on a schedule (a firm schedule is a must to those with ADD). Recently due to the high demand of school I have had to go under medication for the first time in my life, being as how I am not all for it, and wouldn't recomend it unless absolutely necessary. If you for some reason can't make it to the doctor or don't believe in medication, many ADD stricken people resort to caffeine. As you may know stimulants act as depressants to people with ADD (cancels out the imbalance in the brain) and helps them focus. One more thing, many with ADHD (more so than ADD) often have problems getting out of bed and are known to sleep hard. Hopefully your schooling is something that you would get ouf of bed to do for fun. A major you totally thrive on. If not, consider changing it. People with ADD need to be far more interested in school then others to have any reason to go. Trust me, I've changed my major three times because of it and it has cost me a lot of time and money. Sorry for blabbing on for so long, just wanted to help you to not go through some of the things I have had to go through to learn as much as I have. For now, focus on positive reinforcement, and keeping a good schedule. Good-Luck
Paul
Hi seeker,
I agree with Steve that EFT would probably be a great help here. And the nutritional angle could well help too.
You might also like to have a think about if there's anything underlying what's going on. Consider the following four questions as deeply as you can and you may discover some new insights.... BTW I'm assuming that what you want out of this situation is "to be able to get things done".
1. What will you get out of being able to get things done? i.e. what are the benefits / positive consequences
2. What will you get out of things staying the same? What possible payoffs could there be (e.g. what don't you have to do, because you're spending the time not completing other things? does it give you an excuse for something?)
3. What is the possible downside of being able to get things done? e.g. If you could get things done, what else would you then be able to look at/do (that maybe you don't want to)
4. What is the possible downside of staying the same? Is there anything other than the straightforward not being able to get things done?
You may find out stuff from this analysis which would show you a good place to start.
All the best to you
Jonathan
Eaton - Have pm'ed you
seeker
seeker.
Answers:
Hi Seeker.
EFT (emotional freedom techniques) is documented as having good results with ADHD.
If you go to the following web link www.emofree.com and download the free manual you'll see lots of lots of information about ADHD and how it can help you.
If you have not heard of EFT before, it is an energy psychology therapy which deals with emotional blockages that cause us to have all sorts of, ermm, issues which can hold us back from completing tasks ie, fears and phobias or compulsive disorders.
Have a look at the website above and decide for yourself whether you want to download the manual, and let us know how you get on. There are lots of people here expereinced with EFT who will be able to offer any help that you need with the implementation of its practices.
Hugs[sm=grouphug.gif]
Steve
Answers:
Hi Seeker,
I agree with Steve too.
Sometimes better nutrition can also help. If you are a student, I assume budget is an issue, so it's may be hard to go and see therapists, but there's no reason why you shouldn't ask if they do a student discount.
Good Luck with your search :)
Answers:
Hi
Think i'll try that link too as my son has ADD[:'(]
Seeker , you can have attention deficite disordrer without the hyperactivity. My son has ADD but not ADHD unless he eats too much of what he shouldn't then he can flip into the hyper bit. Generally he is easily destracted, forgets things easily, strikes out either verbally or physically & then regrets it & is so very remorseful. He doesn't mean it ,its just that it's already done b4 he can think noo thats not neccessary or thats not nice & get himself into so much trouble, bless him it really makes him feel dreadful if he thinks he's hurt someone cos it really isn't his intent.
Keeping a check on the amount of yeast & fungi & sugar products you eat will help you . Many of these symptoms are often caused by food intolerance & tend to diminish once your body has adjusted to the new dirt. Fish oils are also good for this too.
So hopefully along with the eft & the diet you should be ok :D
Love & Hugs Maria xxx
Answers:
Ahhh yes, ADHD. . . The story of my life. Although you may not think that you have the hyperactivity part, take a close look. If you were often deviant while growing up and found yourself in the principals office, there is a good chance that you do have ADHD. All people mellow out as they mature, but may still be more hyper then other people their age. I am also a college student, and found myself doing month long projects the last night, or even the morning before they were due. Procrastination is very common amongst people with ADHD and ADD. Most people don't know this and just assume they are lazy. The reason it is so common amongst those with ADD is because it is addictive to them. ADD, is not only an attention disorder, but an anxiety disorder. As you are given your assignment, your anxiety is low, and remains low until you get closer and closer to the due date. As you get closer your anxiety continues to rise, once you take the test, your anxiety drops straight back down to where it was and you feel great about life. This anxiety drop can be compared to the same high as some people get while using drugs (negative reinforcement). It's addictive, especially to those with ADD & ADHD. The only thing I can recomend to you would be to write things down constantly. I have Post-It notes everywhere, god bless 3M. Keep a calendar close by and try to get things done early, and reward yourself somehow (positive reinforcement). If you do have ADD, there's nothing your diet is going to do to fix it, it's a chemical imbalance. Also, I have a little pager thing that I keep in my pocket all day. It vibrates every five minutes. Every time it vibrates it is to remind me there is something I'm supposed to be doing, being as how my whole day is planned on a schedule (a firm schedule is a must to those with ADD). Recently due to the high demand of school I have had to go under medication for the first time in my life, being as how I am not all for it, and wouldn't recomend it unless absolutely necessary. If you for some reason can't make it to the doctor or don't believe in medication, many ADD stricken people resort to caffeine. As you may know stimulants act as depressants to people with ADD (cancels out the imbalance in the brain) and helps them focus. One more thing, many with ADHD (more so than ADD) often have problems getting out of bed and are known to sleep hard. Hopefully your schooling is something that you would get ouf of bed to do for fun. A major you totally thrive on. If not, consider changing it. People with ADD need to be far more interested in school then others to have any reason to go. Trust me, I've changed my major three times because of it and it has cost me a lot of time and money. Sorry for blabbing on for so long, just wanted to help you to not go through some of the things I have had to go through to learn as much as I have. For now, focus on positive reinforcement, and keeping a good schedule. Good-Luck
Paul
Answers:
Hi seeker,
I agree with Steve that EFT would probably be a great help here. And the nutritional angle could well help too.
You might also like to have a think about if there's anything underlying what's going on. Consider the following four questions as deeply as you can and you may discover some new insights.... BTW I'm assuming that what you want out of this situation is "to be able to get things done".
1. What will you get out of being able to get things done? i.e. what are the benefits / positive consequences
2. What will you get out of things staying the same? What possible payoffs could there be (e.g. what don't you have to do, because you're spending the time not completing other things? does it give you an excuse for something?)
3. What is the possible downside of being able to get things done? e.g. If you could get things done, what else would you then be able to look at/do (that maybe you don't want to)
4. What is the possible downside of staying the same? Is there anything other than the straightforward not being able to get things done?
You may find out stuff from this analysis which would show you a good place to start.
All the best to you
Jonathan
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Eaton - Have pm'ed you
seeker
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