# adhd and depression

- URL: https://numo.ai/community/zdfhflw/adhd-and-depression
- Language: en
- Author: @calcifer
- Posted: 2023-09-08T01:55:55.719Z
- Updated: 2023-09-08T01:56:30.576Z
- Tag: question
- Comments: 9
- Likes: 5

anyone have any tips on dealing with adhd and depression together?

## Comments (7)

### @aliona :3 — 2023-09-25T11:47:11.661Z

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### @ADHD teen — 2023-09-12T14:34:28.417Z

I struggle with adhd and mild depression and I find that reading a really good suspenseful book takes my mind off of all my sadness and struggles.

### @sdtopensied — 2023-09-09T19:10:22.376Z

I started doing guided Wim Hof breathing.  Quite a few free videos on YouTube to guide you.  Takes about 5 minutes.  Do it somewhere safe like your couch or bed.  I find that it relieves my anxiety, gives me better focus, and eliminates brain fog.

### @deezee — 2023-09-08T13:26:59.831Z

The meds I take helps with that. Are you on anything?

### @tania — 2023-09-08T07:41:48.841Z

Usually depression and/or anxiety is a comorbid state when you have ADHD. Treating depression itself always doesn't work.   
I tried to deal with depression unsuccessfully before I was diagnosed with ADHD. After - I have almost all the answers and I understand the reasons of my depression

### @goolia84 — 2023-09-08T04:04:03.148Z

It’s called behavioral activation and is a research backed way to combat depression

### @goolia84 — 2023-09-08T04:03:12.650Z

Get moving on a task. Start with something small and work up to bigger tasks. Accomplishments and movement help the depression, and getting things off your checklist helps adhd. Esp starting small.