Comment by coolThingsFirst
2 years ago
Can't hack ADHD without first sorting out other problems.
It's treated as a singular issue but in my experience it's not. Here are some factors to consider:
1) Does the person have a quiet place get high quality sleep in
2) How is their relationship with family and significant other
3) Do they exercise - physical stamina helps build mental stamina and helps with clarity
4) Do they eat healthy
5) Anxiety or depression. If we are constantly distracted there's likely a good reason for that. You can't focus on movie if your house is on fire and this fire can be emotional one with unresolved traumas etc.
What we see is only the tip of the iceberg and fixing the roof before we address the foundation won't work longterm.
I think we need to stop these posts. ADHD is a disease, not a symptom and should be treated like that.
For me, my sleep is very good, my mental health is perfect, do exercise, eat healthy. But I have ADHD.