According to the National Resources on ADHD, ADHD stands for attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder defined as “a common behavioral condition affecting 11 percent of school age children” (CHADD). For a diagnosis of ADHD, “clinical guidelines provided by the American Psychiatric Association are found in the diagnostic manual titled Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders known as the DSM5 book” (CHADD). As I gain a better understanding of ADHD, I have learned three ways to control my own ADHD which are to stay organized, take medicine, and get help with homework.
One way I find it useful is to stay organized is by using the list system to write down the tasks everyday. This helps me prioritize my responsibilities and complete them. A way I use the list system is by writing down what I have to do so I only do one task at a time. Another way is by prioritizing my responsibilities by putting the …show more content…
It is important to take the medication every day at the same time, and eating before taking the medication helps to regulate the effectiveness of the ADHD drug. Other ways that the medication helps me is by keeping me alert and focused, it also curbs my appetite. The third way I manage my ADHD is when it comes to doing my homework. When it comes to doing my homework, sometimes it takes me a long time, which can sometimes get me upset. However, without the help of my mother, I would not be able to get help with my homework most of the time. This is how I manage my ADHD when it comes to my homework.
Finally, ADHD is something in which everybody should be aware of, but most people do not have a clue as to what ADHD really means. Finding many ways to control ADHD can be a challenge, but as you get a better understanding of ADHD, it is evident that there are ways to control ADHD. As expressed in my paper, these are the three ways, which have helped me get a handle with my
One way I find it useful is to stay organized is by using the list system to write down the tasks everyday. This helps me prioritize my responsibilities and complete them. A way I use the list system is by writing down what I have to do so I only do one task at a time. Another way is by prioritizing my responsibilities by putting the …show more content…
It is important to take the medication every day at the same time, and eating before taking the medication helps to regulate the effectiveness of the ADHD drug. Other ways that the medication helps me is by keeping me alert and focused, it also curbs my appetite. The third way I manage my ADHD is when it comes to doing my homework. When it comes to doing my homework, sometimes it takes me a long time, which can sometimes get me upset. However, without the help of my mother, I would not be able to get help with my homework most of the time. This is how I manage my ADHD when it comes to my homework.
Finally, ADHD is something in which everybody should be aware of, but most people do not have a clue as to what ADHD really means. Finding many ways to control ADHD can be a challenge, but as you get a better understanding of ADHD, it is evident that there are ways to control ADHD. As expressed in my paper, these are the three ways, which have helped me get a handle with my