NOVEMBER 17, 2005
DIAGNOSIS ADD ADHD Now What?
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DEAL WITH IT
The following is copied from Mr. Quily's website, www.addcoach4u.com
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Challenges of Attention Deficit Disorder
26 challenges
Blurting things out
Clutter-physical leading to mental and emotional
Daydreamer
Defensiveness
Depression
Emotional self-flagellation
Forgetting things
Getting lost
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity
in relationships
Impatient, impulsive, distractive
Lacking attention/ wandering mind
Losing concentration during conversation
Losing things
Messy
Negative self-talk
Never finishes jobs
Often occupied with self or easily distracted so difficult to maintaining
Concentration
One-upmanship
Organizational
problems
Over talkative
Pessimistic
Procrastination
Time management
Undisciplined
Unfocused, disorganized, forgetful
How to Deal with the Challenges of Attention Deficit Disorder
Four possible ways to deal with the negative aspects/challenges of ADD
1. Deal with the problems yourself
2. Delegate the problem
3. Ignore it
4. Partner with someone to assist you in dealing with the challenge. I.e. coach, therapist, professional organizer, friend, family member, work colleague etc.
Specific examples of how to deal with the challenges of Attention Deficit Disorder.
62 ideas
Acupuncture
Analyze the situation
Ask for feedback
Medication
Be somewhat vigilant – try not to go overboard
Brain storming,
being visual
Break down into tasks and schedule time
Calm down
Carry a map
Cheery things help.
Day timer –
write down what needs to be done and when needs to be done
Double check directions
Emotional alchemy
Exercise always helps.
Give another reminder – on door, bed, and chair before going out
Go to course
offered by Paul Talbot clear the clutter
Have a list
Have someone call to, remind me to go, or to say how long it takes to travel to
a Place.
Have two garbage bags #1 keeping #2 not keeping start sorting!
Hire a coach
Hire a clutter
consultant (delegate)
I need an assistant but not a pushy, driving type.
I need to stay calm to keep moving to get ready for appointments.
Invisible clock
Learning to listen to your wife
Leave early
Let people know the challenge and to try let them know what will help (not to
Interrupt).
Let them know when you’ve lost your train of thought
Listen (don’t judge)
Listen (not wait to talk, truly listen)
Listen and make
people feel they are heard (non-verbal communicator)
Listening, not judging, not getting bored
Make sure to turn off all other distractions.
Make a list of things to be done and when
Meditation
Minimize
distraction
Music helps.
Organize projects, plans, ideas
Organizing and removing clutter
Pause, check in with self before speaking
Plan
conversation, topics during meeting
Plan out subjects/goal for conversation
Relax
Remove distractions
Schedule in rewards/fun
Schedule what you
need to do and when you need to do it
Set clocks fast
Slow down
Start with one thing at a time
Stop, pause, breathe, act.
Supplements also
help; they're natural and nutritional.
Talk about adhd so others can become better informed
Tell yourself to wait without interrupting
The invisible clock
Therapy
Tie string to
hand
Timer
Try medication
Use day timer
Use rewards when getting goals
Using calendar
and getting in habit of checking it regularly
Yoga classes
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IT'S YOUR CHOICE
Go to Pete Quily's website for additional assistance. http://www.addcoach4u.com
Pete Quily is an ADD coach who has taken the time to post information on the web that you will find astonishingly helpful.
I have NO affiliation with Mr. Quily.
I am impressed by his insight into the distress of AD/HD and his suggestions of non-medical ways to DEAL WITH IT.
DISCLAIMER
This information is for educational purposes only. Much of the information is from classes and workshops I’ve taken during my 33 years of working with ADD & ADHD students – sprinkled with my own comments, thoughts and insights.
Some information has been acquired from the INTERNET. Be aware that not all information on the WWW is accurate. Use your own judgment.
This information is not intended to replace information from your doctor, therapist, lawyer, psychologist, nutritionist or psychiatrist. Consult your child’s (or your own) doctor for additional input
Editor: BJ Madewell
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