ADHD is a psychiatric disorder in which a person stay restless, loses attention, and become more hyperactive than other peoples.

Coping with ADHD is not as difficult as most people think about; this disorder can be killed if proper consultation from a psychiatrist, better self-care, and time management are part of your life. 

Let’s discuss some strategies which will help you in coping with ADHD.

Make a routine: 

Making routine being ADHD will help you improve overall activity and productivity because people with ADHD use to forget things. So making a routine and following it consistently makes you productive.

Limit Distractions: 

Try to limit distractions around you when doing some productive work. People who have ADHD lack focus, and minimizing distractions helps in improving focus. For limiting distractions around you, try to avoid using social media, listening to songs, watching television, or any other chores except on which you are working. To grab better focus, keep things around your workplace simple. While working, try to complete existing projects first and then start a new one.

Handling of big tasks:

If there are long tasks to achieve, try to break them into smaller achievable tasks and make a checklist. You can also arrange tasks according to your choice or level of difficulty. Follow the checklist one after the other to win it completely.

Exercise in routine:

Have a regular physical activity. It will help in burning excess energy as ADHD’s are hyperactive. Plus, exercise also helps in improving concentration and focus levels. It also makes you feel fresh and alive, which reduces depression and anxiety. Being obese can also hurt when you have ADHD. You should add a super B complex to your daily supplements. Recent studies have shown that super B complex can help you lose weight. 

Encourage thinking: 

People with ADHD get anxious quickly and react without thinking. This unconscious reaction to situations makes their life and relationships more difficult. To avoid this outburst, make a habit of thinking before responding to some circumstance.

Consult a psychiatrist: 

The most important and first and foremost step in dealing with ADHD is to consult a psychiatrist. They will inform you which stage of ADHD you are in and prescribe solutions to overcome ADHD. In this way you can cope ADHD in a better way.

Sleep patterns: 

People who have ADHD face problems while sleeping. Nightmares are more common in children with ADHD. To avoid sufferings from bad sleep, try to set a time for falling asleep. Also, avoid sugar as it irritates your doze, plus avoid television specifically before sleeping.

Build self-esteem:

 People with ADHD face a lot of bad comments and judgmental behaviors from others, and as a result, unconsciously, they start doubting their every capability. They even become doubtful over things they can perform very well. To avoid this situation, try to list all the achievements you have made. Embrace your every mistake and celebrate very small achievements. ADHD people have more creativity than others so try to work on your strengths. 

Asking for help: 

If you are an ADHD and people around you do not know about it. Try to educate them about it. Also, ask for help when you are in need and do not be ashamed of it.

Conclusion: 

Coping with ADHD is not so easy but dealing with it properly, maintaining daily tasks, consulting, and following a doctor can help to cope with ADHD in a better way. 

Reference: 

https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/parenting-tips#what-not-to-do