calcifer avatar
calcifer
3
3 years ago

adhd and depression

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



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aliona :3 avatar
aliona :3
21
3 years ago

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ADHD teen avatar
ADHD teen
9
3 years ago

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 avatar
sdtopensied
4
3 years ago

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 avatar
deezee
6
3 years ago

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


tania avatar
tania
1
3 years ago

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 avatar
goolia84
1
3 years ago

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


goolia84 avatar
goolia84
1
3 years ago

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.