Contents:
- Medical Video: Natural ADHD Solutions
- Tips for managing mood changes due to ADHD
- 1. Let go of feelings that disturb you
- 2. Do lots of activities to shift focus
- 3. Provide an umbrella before it rains
- 4. Regular exercise
- 5. Changes in diet
- 6. Set a sleep schedule
Medical Video: Natural ADHD Solutions
Mood that changes in fast time aka mood swing is one sign of ADHD in adults. This effect can interfere with your daily activities, also damage your relationship with other people around. Relax, mood changes due to ADHD can be overcome with the following easy ways.
Tips for managing mood changes due to ADHD
1. Let go of feelings that disturb you
Embracing emotions will actually turn against you. So, set aside a time out for you to let go of all the feelings trapped inside. But also remember: although venting anger is very important, it's also important to calm yourself down.
You can do fun and energetic activities, such as watching music shows, watching sports competitions, attending fitness classes or gyms, and other activities that can relieve stress.
2. Do lots of activities to shift focus
Know what emotions you feel right now. After that, you can decide what next steps to overcome the emotional turmoil. However, don't waste time finding out what causes your mood changes, either by blaming yourself or others.
Get busy with useful and fun activities. You can read books, watch videos, or play with the closest people. This can pull you out of the psychological chaos you have.
Remember that these moods or mood changes will pass, and it is best to wait and try to get out without having to find fault.
3. Provide an umbrella before it rains
No one can predict when, where, and how the mood swing attacks. Even yourself.
So, prepare a box or bag and fill with items that you can use to distract once you "predict" the mood swing will come. The box must include things that require concentration and that you can enjoy. For example, coloring books, knitting equipment, puzzles, rubiks, TTS books, favorite story books, paper and markers, stress balls, to colorful nail polish - anything that can make you comfortable. You can also download funny videos or favorite movies on your mobile.
You can also prepare yourself by contacting your closest friends or family members to become impromptu friends. If at any time your mood is unstable, you can immediately do the thing you like.
4. Regular exercise
Exercise causes an increase in endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and tryptophan which cause feelings of pleasure and calm, increase concentration, and create positive thoughts. So do not be surprised if exercise can be a healthy way to reduce stress.
Research shows that a short but routine exercise session can give the same results in mood stability such as doing a long session of exercise.
5. Changes in diet
Your food menu cannot change your personality and emotions, but some ingredients such as preservatives and other additives have an effect.
Many doctors and nutritionists agree that preservatives, artificial coloring, and flavoring can affect a person's behavior, especially children.
You can better balance your blood sugar levels, also keep hormones stable, by eating foods that contain high fiber, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. These food sources can make you full and energize longer.
Sugar and simple carbohydrates (such as white bread, rice, and potatoes) can increase your blood sugar, which affects your mood.
6. Set a sleep schedule
Regular sleep is as important as eating well, which means you need to do a regular and quality bedtime routine.
Most people find that their mood, energy level, and even appetite are much better after deep sleep.
Set your sleep time, to be orderly and have good sleep quality. Sleep late and sleep well. Keep electronic items while sleeping.
