tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71753266283869871452024-02-08T13:16:18.892-06:00ADHD, Anxiety and DepressionHow I deal with Attention Deficit Disorder, possibly with Hyperactivity, PLUS Anxiety and Depression which are the most common "co-morbid disorders."<br>
<p>All suggestions given are from my own experiences and are NOT meant to replace a diagnosis or advice from a professional such as a psychiatrist!</p>Theresa Ammons Pinkstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17134308343678371413noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175326628386987145.post-88775580314602933572012-09-27T15:01:00.004-05:002017-01-02T17:37:35.060-06:00Anxiety and Depression<br />
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This probably belongs down near "First Steps" but it was written on June 14, 2011 and I decided to include it on this blog.</div>
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should always see a doctor if you have at least half the following problems:</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">unexplained,
long term or frequent <b>sadness<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">anxiety
including feeling jittery, <i>wanting to hide</i> or panic attacks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">unexplained
weight loss OR weight gain – most people say this should have happened in the
last six months, but if you can narrow it down to <b>any</b> six month period,
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">changes in your personality or reactions, such as from calm and collected to angry and
abrasive or the opposite<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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often angry or dissappointed with yourself<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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jobs because you're “too slow,” because you get nervous or because you
can't concentrate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Theresa Ammons Pinkstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17134308343678371413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175326628386987145.post-83204359584696827532011-03-28T13:06:00.000-05:002017-03-28T15:26:27.180-05:00Ideas for Running Errands<span style="font-size: large;"> Almost everyone has to run errands. To me "errands" include grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, going to the library and much more. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Some people have very little trouble getting these things done. But, people with ADHD tend to have a lot more problems with this chore. We forget our coupons and/or what we need from the grocery store. We don't plan our route and/or forget one of our stops. We don't give ourselves enough time to get everything done before we must be somewhere else. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> If you have any of these problems, something like one of them and/or if you run errands for more than one person, here are some ideas for you:<and> </and></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><and> 1. Give yourself extra time! This can range anywhere from starting 15-30 minutes earlier than normal to doubling the amount of time you think you need.</and> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 2. Keep something to write on (and with) handy at all times and <b>make lists</b>. List each stop you need to make and what you need to buy, pick-up or drop-off. Many people recommend using an envelope to write your grocery list on and then putting coupons inside the envelope.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 3. Take your cell phone and make sure that it has a good charge. This is especially important if you are running errands for someone else.<and> </and></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><and> 4. Combine errands. Many grocery stores now have pharmacies, birthday cards, gift wrap and more. If you still need more than one store, try to find a shopping center where you can buy needed items and park between the stores. If you can accomplish most of of your To-Do list in one place or at least in one shopping center, you will save time and gasoline.</and></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><and> 5. If you're running errands for someone else, make sure you ask them to list everything they need. Once you are finished with that list and headed toward their home, do not<b> </b>go back! If they call with one or more additional items, decide if you can purchase them in between where you are and their house but don't be afraid to tell them <b>no</b>.</and></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><and> 6. Reserve one or two days per week for running errands and grocery shopping. Do not go buy bread, milk or prescriptions every day. </and></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><and> 7. </and>If you're new to the town or specific area where you're traveling,<and> use a map or GPS to arrange your stops in an orderly fashion. Otherwise, look at your list of stops and decide the best route before you start.</and></span><br />
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<and><span style="font-size: large;"> Now, if you try some or all of these suggestions and you still have trouble with your errands, remember this: Do <b>NOT </b>berate yourself! Don't let anyone else put you down either. If you gave something your best effort, then pat yourself on the back and say, "Good job," or at least, "Good try." Perhaps you can find someone who will do your errands in exchange for something you can do such as childcare, cleaning, mowing the yard or pet sitting.</span><br />
</and>Theresa Ammons Pinkstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17134308343678371413noreply@blogger.com0