The Albatross
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Well my psychologist authored a book (I had read it and sought him out as he didn't prefer to treat with Rx medicines). I did "free flow stream of consciousness" therapy. I greatly reduced my caffine and sugar intake (I did go sugar and caffine free for a year, but some has crept back in slowly -- it is though greatly reduced). Over time I learned how to slow down my thoughts and to recognize when I am racing. I did learn to pause, be aware of and then choose to attend and stay with one thought or a series of thoughts and improve my ability to communicate and then focus better when listening.
The name of the book is "Curing ADD/ADHD Children" by Dr. Peter Oas. Though he primarily works with parents and children, he agreed to work with me... and I actually tried to "self parent" and develop/learn non-ADD behaviors through challenges.
Because I was aware that I was symptomatic, and that it was a big drawback to my ability to interact with other people I went for the "least invasive thing first". I have to say that I was very fortunate to work with him and he helped me immensely.
His approach is: "The development of a child's capacity to attend, reflect, maintain self-control, and act calmly is a normal task for all parents to accomplish. ADD/ADHD is a behavioral response in all toddlers, and parents are required to teach non-ADD/ADHD behavior. The official diagnosis of ADD/ADHD is completely behaviorally based, and its causes rooted in a child's early experiences."
The name of the book is "Curing ADD/ADHD Children" by Dr. Peter Oas. Though he primarily works with parents and children, he agreed to work with me... and I actually tried to "self parent" and develop/learn non-ADD behaviors through challenges.
Because I was aware that I was symptomatic, and that it was a big drawback to my ability to interact with other people I went for the "least invasive thing first". I have to say that I was very fortunate to work with him and he helped me immensely.
His approach is: "The development of a child's capacity to attend, reflect, maintain self-control, and act calmly is a normal task for all parents to accomplish. ADD/ADHD is a behavioral response in all toddlers, and parents are required to teach non-ADD/ADHD behavior. The official diagnosis of ADD/ADHD is completely behaviorally based, and its causes rooted in a child's early experiences."