ADHD/ADD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects roughly more than 5% of the population in the United States. That is about eight million American adults. On top of the symptoms of ADHD, many of these people also have an existing anxiety disorder. Whether ADHD masks the symptoms from anxiety or vice versa, the link between ADHD and anxiety exists. Learning to manage both disorder symptoms can help you at work and home. Tips for alleviating ADHD and anxiety symptoms You can alleviate ADHD and anxiety symptoms by making a few lifestyle changes and creating new habits. It may take time for your brain to accept the new routine, so consider creating a trigger. Once you have the trigger, concentrate on habit stacking. For example, if you know that your stress level seems to trigger your ADHD and anxiety symptoms, introduce ten minutes of exercise a day. Your goal may be to work out for 30 minutes a day eventually, but for now, ten minutes will suffice. Your trigger could be putting on your workout clothes after brushing your teeth in the morning. This may trigger the habit of taking a short walk before coffee. Brushing your teeth and drinking coffee in the morning are both habits. Now, you can stack those habits with a short walk or workout. Try the following lifestyle changes to see changes in your ADHD and anxiety symptoms. Exercise Exercise is an effective way to relieve stress and lower anxiety. It can also boost concentration and focus. Aim for the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week or seventy-five minutes of vigorous-intensity activity a week. However, do not get caught in perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking. It is okay if you can only fit in a ten minute walk daily. You will feel a difference. Eating [...]