![[Adhd 2.0#^7ipdmf]] - Really resonate with this quote since I personally find myself in both the beneficial and addictive sides of scratching this itch - Can lead to [[ADHD addictions]] ![[Adhd 2.0#^uqu339]] ## Symptoms 1. **Fidgeting and Restlessness**: Difficulty staying still, often feeling restless and constantly moving, such as tapping fingers, bouncing legs, or shifting in seats. 2. **Excessive Talking**: Talking excessively, impulsively, and interrupting conversations or activities. People with hyperactive-impulsive ADHD may struggle to wait for their turn to speak. 3. **Difficulty Remaining Seated**: Frequently getting up from their seat when it's expected to remain seated, such as in the classroom or during meetings. 4. **Inability to Engage in Quiet Activities**: Finding it challenging to engage in activities quietly, often leading to disruptive behaviors in settings where quiet is expected, like libraries or during quiet work times. 5. **Acting without Thinking**: Acting impulsively without considering the consequences, leading to risky or potentially dangerous behaviors. This could include impulsive spending, substance abuse, or engaging in physically dangerous activities without considering the risks. 6. **Difficulty Waiting or Taking Turns**: Finding it hard to wait for their turn in activities or conversations, often blurting out answers before questions have been completed. 7. **Interrupting Others**: Frequently interrupting others' conversations, activities, or games, without understanding the social cues for when it's appropriate to speak or act. 8. **Impatience**: Difficulty waiting for things they want or for situations to unfold, often becoming frustrated or agitated when things don't happen immediately. ## Solutions My biggest weakness: - [[Mindfulness meditation]] - [[Cognitive Behavioral Therapy]] 1. **Exercise Regularly**: Regular physical activity, including aerobic exercises, strength training, or yoga, has been shown to significantly reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity in individuals with ADHD. 2. **Mindfulness Meditation**: Practicing mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing exercises or body scans, can help reduce impulsivity and improve self-control in individuals with ADHD. 3. **Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)**: CBT techniques, such as cognitive restructuring and problem-solving skills training, can effectively reduce impulsivity and improve self-regulation in individuals with ADHD. 4. **Stimulant Medication**: Stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate (e.g., Ritalin) and amphetamine (e.g., Adderall), are commonly prescribed to manage ADHD symptoms, including hyperactivity and impulsivity. 5. **Behavioral Interventions**: Behavioral interventions, such as token economies, reinforcement strategies, and contingency management, can effectively reduce impulsive behaviors and increase self-control in individuals with ADHD. 6. **Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation**: Some research suggests that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may have beneficial effects on ADHD symptoms, including impulsivity and hyperactivity.