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I was diagnosed with ADD about two years ago and started taking meds. A couple of weeks ago I found something which allowed me to stop taking meds - I started

by 4ggr0 4y ago

I was diagnosed with ADD about two years ago and started taking meds. A couple of weeks ago I found something which allowed me to stop taking meds - I started running. I did not expect this to help with my ADD, but my head is so much clearer and focused since I started to run, it's crazy.

ojkelly 4y ago
Exercise helps with releasing neurotransmitters like meds do. It’s a known effect, and was recommended to me when I started meds. It works unreasonably well. However, different people need both different meds, and different dosages, so it’s not a substitute for everyone. Genuinely glad it’s working for you, meds are one less thing you need to manage.
vimsee 4y ago
ADD here too with severe tics and anxiety. This resonates with me to some extent. Physical workout does wonders for your mentality while also making your body healthier. I am on Aduvanz (Adderall equivalent) and it lifts me up an extra notch, or at least; is a good alternative when time is sparse. But being active is the single most important thing every person can do. I hope doctors will push harder on exercising in the future as we see more and more "cures" in the form of pills in circulation nowadays which, in many cases; could be fixed by a little change in lifestyle. This especially goes for people fighting obesity, insomnia and anxiety. Start using your body and your body will start healing - and your mind will too. All that with the added benefit of (if any) zero side-effects.
- 4ggr0 4y ago
  > ADD here too with severe tics and anxiety Then it makes sense that I manage to get by without meds and "just" sports. My case is not as severe as yours, in a way I needed the meds to be compatible with a corporate IT job, without them the stress and responsibilities made me really anxious etc. But the last three weeks since I started running have been surprisingly zen to handle, even though I quit the meds cold turkey. > I hope doctors will push harder on exercising in the future Definitely, yes.
mial 4y ago
My experience is really similar. When my physical health is good my ADD symptoms are barely noticeable. Medication can however be useful to get your life in order, to be able to carve out time for physical exercise and set up other healthy habits (meditation, journaling, task management system, time blocking etc).

by 4ggr0 4y ago

ojkelly 4y ago

Exercise helps with releasing neurotransmitters like meds do. It’s a known effect, and was recommended to me when I started meds. It works unreasonably well. However, different people need both different meds, and different dosages, so it’s not a substitute for everyone. Genuinely glad it’s working for you, meds are one less thing you need to manage.

vimsee 4y ago

ADD here too with severe tics and anxiety. This resonates with me to some extent. Physical workout does wonders for your mentality while also making your body healthier. I am on Aduvanz (Adderall equivalent) and it lifts me up an extra notch, or at least; is a good alternative when time is sparse. But being active is the single most important thing every person can do. I hope doctors will push harder on exercising in the future as we see more and more "cures" in the form of pills in circulation nowadays which, in many cases; could be fixed by a little change in lifestyle. This especially goes for people fighting obesity, insomnia and anxiety. Start using your body and your body will start healing - and your mind will too. All that with the added benefit of (if any) zero side-effects.

4ggr0 4y ago
> ADD here too with severe tics and anxiety Then it makes sense that I manage to get by without meds and "just" sports. My case is not as severe as yours, in a way I needed the meds to be compatible with a corporate IT job, without them the stress and responsibilities made me really anxious etc. But the last three weeks since I started running have been surprisingly zen to handle, even though I quit the meds cold turkey. > I hope doctors will push harder on exercising in the future Definitely, yes.

mial 4y ago

My experience is really similar. When my physical health is good my ADD symptoms are barely noticeable. Medication can however be useful to get your life in order, to be able to carve out time for physical exercise and set up other healthy habits (meditation, journaling, task management system, time blocking etc).