Stress And Stress Relief

Stress is like gasoline on ADHD symptoms. Everyone has some problems with stress. But I’d argue, stress is one of the biggest problems of the many problems that people with ADHD have.

Here are some Stress and Stress Relief Articles and Websites.

Stress Management For ADHD Adults

From my Vancouver Adult ADD Support Group Meeting notes, Adult ADHD Issues. We have 30 + notes on many different adult ADHD problem related topics.

This one covers:

Effects of stress on ADHD

Map out your stressors and how the stress cycle works for you,

Positive aspects to stress

Daily practice to reduce stress levels

How can I actually do them

Cool Stress Relief Shockwave Site

Creative stress relief.

Life, Stress and Health

John Upledger founder of CranioSacral Therapy talks about how our body deals with stress.

The Connection Between Stress And Illness Is Underrecognized

The result is science without wisdom by Gabor Mate, Vancouver based physician and author of Scattered Minds a New Look at the Origins and Healing of ADD, and When the Body Says No. The Cost of Hidden Stress

52 Proven Stress Reducers

From Columbia University. Here are a few I like.

“Say “No!” Saying “no” to extra projects, social activities, and invitations you know you don’t have the time or energy for takes practice, self-respect, and a belief that everyone, everyday, needs quiet time to relax and be alone.”

“When feeling stressed, most people tend to breathe short, shallow breaths. When you breathe like this, stale air is not expelled, oxidation of the tissues is incomplete, and muscle tension frequently results.

Check your breathing throughout the day, and before, during, and after high-pressure situations. If you find your stomach muscles knotted and your breathing is shallow, relax all your muscles and take several deep, slow breaths.”

Ten Ways to Defeat Brain Drain

From Lifehacker. “Here are some of the signs you might be suffering from brain drain.

1. Mental exhaustion.
2. Irritation or drowsiness when thinking about what you have to do.
3. Putting off certain tasks because they are “too hard to think about.”
4. Snipping at others who are not moving fast enough.
5. Feeling as if the harder you work, the farther behind you get.
6. Feeling depressed, stressed out, or as if you can’t keep up mentally with your task list.”

Sound familiar?