Informative Speech On Adhd

Introduction
If you have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may be relieved that you now know why you have felt or behaved a certain way. Still, you may feel overwhelmed about the treatment ahead. You may also wonder how to get the support you need and how to deal with the condition day-to-day. With treatment and support, you can live with ADHD and manage your symptoms.
How to cope with lifestyle changes
Coping with stress
To cope with the stress of an ADHD diagnosis, it may help to:
Learn more about ADHD.
Exercise regularly. Even a short daily walk can lower stress levels.
Participate in training or education programs that teach you to deal with symptoms, including social skills training classes.
Medicines

Talk with your pharmacist or health care provider about all the medicines that you take, their possible side effects, and what medicines are safe to take together.
Make it your goal to take part in all treatment decisions (shared decision-making). This includes giving input on the side effects of medicines. It is best if shared decision-making with your health care provider is part of your total treatment plan.
Relationships
To strengthen your relationships with family members while treating your condition, consider taking part in family therapy. You might also attend self-help groups alone or with a loved one.
Be honest about how your symptoms affect your relationships. Make an effort to communicate respectfully instead of fighting, and find ways to show others that you care. Psychotherapy may be useful in helping you cope with how ADHD affects your relationships.
How to recognize changes in your condition
The following signs may mean that your treatment is working well and your condition is improving:
Consistently being on time for

Resolve problems as they come up, instead of bottling up your feelings.
Talk openly about what you need from your loved ones and how they can support you.
Consider going to family therapy sessions or having your family meet with a specialist who deals with ADHD-related behavior problems.
Financial resources
Not all insurance plans cover mental health care, so it is important to check with your insurance carrier. If paying for co-pays or counseling services is a problem, search for a local or county mental health care center. They may be able to offer public mental health care services at low or no cost when you are not able to see a private health care provider.
If you are taking medicine for ADHD, you may be able to get the generic form, which may be less expensive. Some makers of prescription medicines also offer help to patients who cannot afford the medicines they need.
Follow these instructions at home:
Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider. Check with your health care provider before taking any new medicines.
Create structure and an organized atmosphere at home. Some ideas