Saber Psychiatry evaluates and treats children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD) disorders. Attention disorders start in childhood and can last into adulthood.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers these ADHD coping strategies from Fast Minds: How to Thrive if You Have ADHD for adults with ADHD:
- Medication can be important and helpful for someone with ADHD but shouldn’t stand alone in a treatment plan. Understanding the risks, uses, and benefits of all medications for ADHD is essential.
- Getting organized. Being organized can help someone with ADHD maintain a healthy routine and lifestyle. An organizational or life coach may be key in achieving this.
- Learning to make decisions thoughtfully rather than impulsively. Before making an important decision, think through the positive and negative consequences of the choice. A therapist or supportive relationship can help improve decision-making.
- Finding emotional support. Many people living with ADHD have faced negative messages when their symptoms caused their actions to fall short of other people’s expectations. Emotional support is an important step in counteracting harmful experiences.
- Maintaining a wellness routine. Such routines include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and plenty of sleep.
- Having a solid calendar and reminder system. This can be essential when dealing with attention issues to avoid forgetting important occasions or deadlines.
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If you think you or your child needs help with ADD/ADHD, we can help. Saber Psychiatry works with patients ages 2 to 65. We are currently accepting new patients. Call us today at 615.678.7839 to schedule an appointment.