Structure is one of the best ways of combatting and counteracting the effects of ADHD, the same is also true for the types of exercise that work best for the ADHD brain.

Exercise is a natural anti-depressant. Not only does it make you feel good about yourself and doing something good for you. Science actually shows that it helps to change the chemistry of the brain, not only improving mood but also helping your brain to process anti-depressant medications more effectively.

Whether you are a doctor, nurse, therapist, assistant, fast food employee, delivery driver, sanitation worker, etc; you have and always will be “essential” but now that you are working endlessly and tirelessly who is taking care of you? Many of you are being forced to work long never ending hours and many of you are having to live separately from your families wether that is by choice to protect them or necessity. This is leading to further isolation when our mental health needs it the most. I want to let you know that you are not alone! There are many people out there to support you and who are in the same boat, I highly encouraged you to reach out for support.

Sounds like an oxy-moron right? By now you’ve probably gotten to the point where you feel like you’re losing your mind and trust me, you aren’t alone.

Apps and other ways to maintain social connection during the time of Social Distancing:

I’m going to a little off course here from my original plan as it seems this COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic is going to be sticking around for awhile.

Anxiety is a very natural response your body has to stress, we all need some level of anxiety, after all that’s what has kept us alive for millions of years depending on your beliefs. This stress response is also known as the fight or flight response. It’s when your body’s natural instincts kick in to save your life. It’s designed to help you fight off danger, freeze if necessary or run away (flight).

Regardless of whether or not you have a significant other to spend this “holiday” with, I think it’s a good idea to talk about how we can take care of ourselves on this day. Turn V-Day into U-Day by practicing self-care. Here are some ideas to get you going: 

Self-care doesn't make you selfish and it also doesn't make your productivity worse. In fact, it will help you accomplish more than you ever have. Sounds counter productive but its not.