ADDed Perspective Blog

Getting The Roadblocks Out of Your Way… 

We all know that exercise is good for us. So, what is it that gets in the way of actually following through for some of us?

For many of us, it is the lack of motivation that is the roadblock to creating a workout routine. One step to creating that motivation is envisioning what exercise will give to you. I suggest that you take some time to answer the questions below.

1. List the top 5-10 ways that exercise will help you.

2. List the ways that exercise can help you manage your ADD. I have listed some below to get you started

* help regulate your emotions
* help you to focus better
* helps to expend energy

3. If you started a routine tomorrow, how would your life be different six months from now?

Hold on to that vision as you ponder the rest of the article. With this vision in mind, what are you willing to commit to in order to reach this vision?

You have motivation and vision, but what are some possible excuses for not executing your plan?

1. not enough time
2. can’t get outside to run/ Read More

“I don’t believe in medication.” You have heard people say this, right

According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, believe means:

1 a: to have a firm religious faith b: to accept as true, genuine, or real <ideals we believe in> <believes in ghosts>

2: to have a firm conviction as to the goodness, efficacy, or ability of something <believe in exercise>[1]

I think we can agree that medication:

• is not a religion.
• is real.
• is effective and necessary when used properly.

So, what does it mean when someone says, “I don’t believe in medication”?

I don’t know.

Here is what I do know:

• It is necessary to have an accurate diagnosis by a professional who specializes in AD/HD before embarking on any treatment plan.
• Treatment for neurobiological conditions, like AD/HD, may include medication to mitigate the challenges of the condition in order to function well.
• Medication, when warranted, has been shown to be one of the most effective treatments for Read More
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