Ask HN: How to deal with ADHD without meds?

Re:Ask HN: How to deal with ADHD without meds? by gravstar on Monday July 05, 2021 @10:39AM (#27738451)

1. Go run. Start with short distances, then build up. Exercise daily.

2. Eat healthy food - think plant-based. Stay away from sugar. Don't lean on caffeine.

3. Control your environment: sound, light, temperature adjust these until it feels right.

4. Stay away from toxic people who will take advantage of you. This might mean "family & friends".

5. Foster your own curiosity.

6. Your ability to focus, aptitude for pattern recognition, and empathy is not a disorder.

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Re:Ask HN: How to deal with ADHD without meds? by ianai on Monday July 05, 2021 @04:26PM (#27741516)

For me, it’s walking that I can do. My joints scream too loudly with any amount of running. Long cardio is excellent for obliterating sideline thoughts though. (Probably any amount of cardio, but an hour and a half walk or more really zaps the mind.)

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Re:Ask HN: How to deal with ADHD without meds? by gravstar on Monday July 19, 2021 @11:01AM (#27883392)

Absolutely. A good walk (or run) is a great path to clarity and focus

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