I was diagnosed with "severe" ADHD. I've been on Concerta 36 megs for two weeks. It helps temporarily but, rather than solving the problem entirely, it's like putting on a pair of glasses. Its like one piece of the puzzle is now there, but the rest are still missing,, there is no question that it's essential to me now though.
I have heard some do Yoga, exercise etc. to cope, what do you do that has helped?"
2006-10-01 18:31:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I know people who have taken up some type of art or crochet.. knitting are drawing... I am serious.. it has helped.. they tend to focus better and it keeps their mind working... try it.. what is the worse that can happen??? you might find a good way to keep busy and still be rather calm.. good luck.. :)
2006-10-01 18:41:07 · answer #1 · answered by ghill4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Log on to the Brain Gym site below and follow the cues to get your country and state etc. Call the consultant see if they have a class to take. It is a little like yoga.
I use sticky notes and several calendars and call my voice message so I don't forget things. I have trouble listing to lectures or church, I can't really get directions or information by listening but find I can always find the same info somewhere else. I multi-task too much so try to slow down and take it one step at a time even if I get impatient with myself. I went to a support group for a while, seeing people worse off than me helped (!) but got a few good tips. So many people are..it's not so unusual..I can't think of anything you can't do! You are probably pretty bright, too!
2006-10-01 18:57:42 · answer #2 · answered by atheleticman_fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A balanced diet & exerciae really helps, but you should really talk to your doctor about this. If you are only taking it for 2 weeks then this is about the time to evaluate it's effectiveness. Let your doctor know. The dosage could be wrong for you, everyone is different and could use a different dose. Also there are other medications that your doctor could prescribe if Concerta doesn't work properly.
2006-10-01 20:03:21 · answer #3 · answered by J Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yoga and meditation really help. But you need to be consistent.
Also a healthy and balanced diet and avoiding all processed and artificial foods. Works like a miracle. Check to see if you have any food allergies, this also makes the problem worse.
Good luck.
2006-10-01 18:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by Evenstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coffee coffee and more coffee. java java java!
2006-10-01 19:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋