I’m now 48 and have fully recovered from that hell, which I suffered as a child until age 34. In hindsight, I would recommend weight lifting, running, and/or any strenuous sport for exercise. Then, at age 18 or later, begin ritalin. As per diet, low carbs and high on fruits and vegetables. Lastly, at least 8 hours of sleep. As per mental simulation, good books and visually intensive classes are a huge help. This is where I disagree with Rush Limbaugh... This disability is quite real and (can be) horrible!
I know. Everyone wants to tell me my kid is normal. He wakes up at 7 and goes to bet at 8. He hasn’t napped since he was 16 months old. He uses his bounce house and trike for 2-3 hours, when he is not doing that or eating he is running in circles either singing or making as weird of noises as he can. The only time he sits down is on the potty and during meals, and even then he’s constantly hopping down. It’s frustrating because no punishment discourages this behavior. he has even become self tattling. Despite spankings and time outs, he constantly repeats his misbehavior. Just now he was in the bathroom singing in various tones, “Get out of the toothpaste!” when I walked in he had toothpaste all over the place. It is getting beyond frustrating. The one thing I know is IF he’s diagnosed I won’t put him on drugs.
A typical day might begin with me going to the car to get my lunchbox so I can wash it. I notice that the car needs to be cleaned, and pick up a few cans and bottles. I need a garbage bag.
Go inside to get a garbage bag, notice that the garbage needs to go out. DO that, get back to the car - no garbage bag. Go back inside to get bag, see lunchbox, and decide to clean it before I forget. I get the cleaner, notice that the dryer is finished, take clothes out and fold them. Remember the car. Go out there - no garbage bag.
I take Vyvanse now, and it helps sort things out. Not a cure-all. To avoid a day like the one above, it takes meds, and a lot of to do lists and sticky notes. #39;t imagine not being able to focus on a task for more than a few minutes. I often have 5-6 projects running simultaneously