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5 tips to reduce stress when you have ADHD

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Article Overview: 5 ways to reduce stress and the negative effects of ADHD

5 tips to reduce stress when you have ADHD

ADHD can be stressful; however, there are ways to both reduce

stress and improve the negative effects of ADHD.

Having ADHD is stressful! Forgetting important belongings, arriving

late to appointments, always feeling like you are putting fires

out, and no time to relax are just a few examples. It is also a

catch 22 situation as when you are stressed your ADHD becomes

worse. There is; however, good news. There is lots that can be done

to both reduce the negative effects of ADD and reduce your stress.

Here are 5 top tips to reduce your stress level.

1) Exercise

Exercise is a great stress-buster. Not only does it relax the body

and mind and reduce the chance of diseases; exercise helps your

ADHD by improving attention and focus, increasing memory and

reducing anxiety. Start to exercise for 30 minutes every day and

notice the benefits immediately.

2) Omega 3

Many studies have shown that people who consume omega 3 supplements

on a regular basis are better able to handle stressful situations

and the less one consumes, the higher the stress level.

Omega 3 is an incredible addition to everyone's diet who has ADD as

it helps the ADD brain in a similar way that prescribed drugs such

as Ritalin do.

3) Meditation

When you meditate, your whole body, and mind, relaxes. Your heart

rate slows down, your blood pressure reduces, and there is a

reduction in the production of the stress hormone cortisol. Your

mind ages more slowly and you have clearer thought. In terms of

your ADD, meditation has a remarkable effect as it increases

cognitive functioning and concentration and improves self esteem

and confidence.

4) Sleep

When we sleep, our body restores itself. Sleep keeps us physically

healthy and mentally sharp. It is ironic that when we are stressed

we allow ourselves less time to sleep. Getting enough sleep is

particularly important for an adult with ADD as lack of sleep makes

ADHD systems greatly increase.

5) Your Personal De-Stressor Techniques

You have probably developed a knowledge of what relaxes you. Some

people bake, others iron (the repetitive motion is very relaxing)

others take a bubble bath or watch an inspirational movie. Make

sure you add your own, fun de-stressor techniques into your life

too.

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