What are some triggers for ADHD?
Risk factors for ADHD may include: Blood relatives, such as a parent or sibling, with ADHD or another mental health disorder. Exposure to environmental toxins — such as lead, found mainly in paint and pipes in older buildings. Maternal drug use, alcohol use or smoking during pregnancy.
Although doctors don't know what causes ADHD, it's a real condition. Researchers believe that your genes play a role. About 85% of people with ADHD have someone in their family who also has it. It's also possible your environment, brain injuries, diet, and your brain's wiring may have something to do with it, too.
- Anxiety.
- Chronic boredom.
- Chronic lateness and forgetfulness.
- Depression.
- Trouble concentrating when reading.
- Trouble controlling anger.
- Problems at work.
- Impulsiveness.
The exposure to stressful life events, and—more specifically—Childhood Trauma, has been shown to predict ADHD onset as well as persistence of the disorder into adulthood (Biederman et al. 1995; Friedrichs et al.
In adults, the main features of ADHD may include difficulty paying attention, impulsiveness and restlessness. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Many adults with ADHD aren't aware they have it — they just know that everyday tasks can be a challenge.
Stretch, jump, go up and down the stairs, walk around the block – anything to release pent-up energy. Exercise produces feel-good hormones, such as endorphins, that help us destress and relax.
- Acknowledge Your ADHD. Stop blaming yourself for forgetting chores or missing a deadline. ...
- Exercise Your Options. Exercise is a potent stress-reducer. ...
- Measure Time. ...
- Create Boundaries. ...
- Make Structure Your Friend. ...
- Take Time to Play. ...
- Remain Vigilant. ...
- ADHD Relaxation Responses.
Interest is what stimulates the release of dopamine, the essential chemical messenger that helps get your pre-frontal cortex (PFC) going. This is the part of the brain that has been extensively studied and where the challenges of ADHD are consistently identified.
Obsessing and ruminating are often part of living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). No matter how hard you try to ignore them, those negative thoughts just keep coming back, replaying themselves in an infinite loop.
ADHD can make you forgetful and distracted. You're also likely to have trouble with time management because of your problems with focus. All of these symptoms can lead to missed due dates for work, school, and personal projects.
What are ADHD people good at?
Creativity and Spontaneity
People with ADHD have exceptionally creative and versatile personalities. Their ability to “think outside the box” is one of their greatest strengths.
Overstimulation is a daily reality for many people with ADHD. We feel too much — physically and emotionally. We struggle with emotional regulation, impulsivity, and big feelings. Many of us also experience sensory sensitivities, reacting strongly to sights, tastes, smell, and more.
Some of the common foods that can cause ADHD reactions include milk, chocolate, soy, wheat, eggs, beans, corn, tomatoes, grapes, and oranges. If you suspect a food sensitivity may be contributing to your child's ADHD symptoms, talk to your ADHD dietitian or doctor about trying an elimination diet.
Stimming can take many different forms: visual: staring off into space, drawing, spinning things like pens or coins. verbal/auditory: repeating sounds, excessive giggling, constantly clearing throat. tactile: rubbing fingers, chewing/biting nails, chewing the inside of cheeks.