Take Control Of Your ADD
How is it you find yourself with no energy and nothing accomplished at the end of most days? Contrary to what you might think, it's not because of anything that your boss said to you. It's not because your coworkers are too much for you to handle. And it doesn't mean that today is a bad day. It's called ADD, ADD for Attention Deficit Disorder, and one in every 25 kids between the ages of 5-17 has this condition.
ADHD is thought of as a mental health disorder in which people have difficulty paying attention, being organized or controlling emotions & behavior (National Institute on Mental Health).
Although you may feel like you're fine, you might be suffering from something called 'over-inhibition.' The over-inhibition of ADD is thought of as 'hyper-responsivity', where people become hyperactive, overly sensitive to external stimuli and/or unable to appropriately control themselves.
These people tend to be high in adrenaline and are quick at responding to environmental changes (apparently). Because of their high levels of over-inhibition, they generally don't do well because they can't stay on task. They end up feeling inactive.
With all the recent success stories for managing this condition with substances such as Ritalin, Adderall etc. in the U.S., a lot of people are becoming more aware of the problems associated with ADD, especially in schools and workplaces.
They're learning about the symptoms, but not learning how to live with them and cope with their condition. Many people have become aware that ADHD is a real condition, but many don't know how to deal with it, especially in adulthood.
ADHD doesn't need to ruin your life. Although you may feel like it's one more thing to deal with, there are ways you can manage your condition so that you can focus on things that really matter. It may be difficult at first, but once you learn some coping techniques it will get easier over time.
Historically, ADD has been considered an "impaired" child, where you may find yourself at the "end of the line" by teachers and school counselors. However, more and more people are becoming aware that this is a condition that affects adults as well.
For example, in many workplaces today people are being diagnosed with ADD/ADHD (or ADHD) than almost any other time in history. Dr. Russell Barkley has been studying ADD's and ADHD for over three decades and has found that even though the symptoms of this condition have become more widely known, they've actually gotten worse rather than better since he began working with ADD/ADHD patients.
He's also found that workers with ADD/ADHD are much more likely to encounter problems at work. The reason for this is because people with ADD/ADHD often wear their mental illness on their sleeves and don't necessarily hide it from others. Instead, they usually act in ways that make them seem like they're not 'there' or aren't paying attention.
As a result, it becomes very difficult for the person to be successful at work. You see these kind of problems come up all the time in workplaces today: - People with ADD/ADHD often say what they want to say before they've finished thinking about it (known as... impulsive). - They do things in a haphazard manner (known as... disorganized). - They don't seem to learn from their mistakes (known as... impulsive).
This is not to say that everyone with ADD/ADHD has problems like this. However, it does happen all the time. As a result, these people often have difficulty maintaining relationships with employers, coworkers and friends.
This is one of the reasons why many people haven't learned how to live with ADHD : because they're dealing with relationships at work, at home and in situations where they can control the environment around them regularly.
Most people with ADD/ADHD are highly creative and productive in certain areas, but they're not always able to apply those same creative abilities or behaviors in everyday life. The good news is that this is something that many people have learned how to manage by that time in their life.
It's also important to note that ADD/ADHD can be diagnosed adults, even if you don't remember ever having it when you were a child. It's possible for adults to be diagnosed with ADD/ADHD...
...only if the symptoms are severe enough and continue for long enough periods of time (like a few days).
"Take Control of Your ADD" is not a typical ADD/ADHD book... First, most books on ADD/ADHD focus on information about the symptoms and what to do when it's diagnosed. They talk about how to deal with tests that are given to people at the doctor's office or school.
This is exactly what this book does, but it goes much deeper than that. It teaches you how to take control of your condition so that you can live a productive life even though you may feel or behave like your ADHD is controlling you.
"Take Control of Your ADD" is an effective guide for people with ADD/ADHD who want to learn how to manage their condition even when it seems different or uncontrollable. It teaches you how to deal with the disorder and live a rewarding life, rather than being completely overwhelmed or acting in unproductive ways. "Take Control of Your ADD" will teach you how to do this so that you can work on the things that really matter... no matter what your current situation might be.
Does this sound like something you might find helpful? If so, please read a few pages from the book and make sure it's right for you before ordering it.
It could take you a long time to read this book. Even though it's written in a way that's easy to understand and follow, it will take you some time getting used to the techniques and materials. Be patient and don't give up!
You can get "Take Control of Your ADD" online at Amazon, or you can order your own copy at amazon.com/dp/1443206710...
Highlights from the Book:
Introduction About ADD/ADHD Symptoms of ADD/ADHD and Ways Learning Changed My Life...
Chapter
1 What is ADD/ADHD? Comes with Problems, Costs and Changes in Thinking...
Chapter
2 How Can You Change Your Thinking in ADD/ADHD? The Reality of ADD/ADHD When You're a Child... The Reality of ADD/ADHD When You're an Adult... The Test for ADD/ADHD: If a Person Has All or Most of the Symptoms, They Have ADHD... ...but It's Not Always Assessed as Sufficiently as It Could Be. Chapter 3 How to Take Control of Your ADD: Finding the Right Support and Help at Work, at Home and at School.
Conclusion Taking Control of Your ADD...
About the Author:
The author is a clinical psychologist who has been working with people with ADD/ADHD for over thirty years. He is also on the board of directors for ADHD-Parent Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the understanding and treatment of attention deficit disorder in children and adults. He has worked with many people with ADD/ADHD over the years, and he's been able to help them effectively manage their symptoms through his approach.
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