ADD ADHD Coach Lori

Since COVID is over, I have noticed that those with ADD or ADHD have been battling to rearrange their lives, still half living in the COVID time, when forced to stay at home, and therefore have felt comfortable once they got used to working from home. This due to their time being their own, and therefore could stop and start working when it suited them, and no one cared if they worked in the middle of the night! And no-one questioned if they decided to go walk about during the day, unless it was a position that required them to definitely be on call.

I have found that it takes time for the above people in business, whether it be as a manager or owner of a company, student or sales person to pin themselves down, as it were. I have found that apart from external pressure, that having a goal that is meaningful, helps to focus the mind. As does regular breaks for tea/coffee or fresh fruit juice, also helps, and creates a break. That break gives renewed energy and then we ADDers get down to it with renewed vigour!

To all my friends in Texas - we're with you in faith. Hang in there!!!

https://www.healthination.com/health/adhd-exercise?pl=adult-adhd
This is a good short video that explains the reason exercise is good for ADHD brains!

Exercise and ADHD: The Fascinating Ways It Helps Your Brain Physical activity is a workout for your muscles AND your mind.

Does ADHD Get Worse With Old Age?

“I’m curious about the effect of old age on ADHD. Do symptoms tend to level off or get progressively worse with age? Is ADHD linked to Alzheimer’s?

BY KATHLEEN NADEAU, PH.D.

Adult ADHD has been widely recognized only in the last dozen years, so, at this point, we have no research on how aging impacts ADHD. As a psychologist who has worked with older adults with ADHD, my clinical impression is that symptoms can become more problematic post-retirement. We know that, at every age, structure and routine are helpful in managing ADHD symptoms. But as adults grow older and retire, many of their habits and routines fall away. There is no evidence that ADHD is linked to Alzheimer’s, however.

When working with older adults, I advise them to develop and stick to daily and weekly routines. Although some physicians are reluctant to prescribe stimulant medication to older adults, I think it can be used safely and effectively by most older patients as long as they receive a careful medical check-up before starting medication, as the drugs pose higher risks for people with cardiac complications.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQRh_VMA7Vc

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