Sunday, February 12, 2012

Question of the Week: Does Exercise Help You Manage ADHD Symptoms?

In reading over some of the recent posts, exercise has come up on a couple occasions. Merely Me posted on ADHD and Yoga and in her most recent post, Deborah mentions having an exercise ball at her desk at work to help relieve some of the pent up energy.   So my question this week: What types ...
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10/15/09 11:16pm

I take an extended lunch hour (have semi-flextime) and walk for about half an hour after lunch every day (unless it rains).  I gives me a chance to blow off some steam, think about something else, and usually talk to one of a few friends who do the same on a semi-regular basis.  I find my afternoons much more productive and pleansent after my walk.

10/16/09 8:40am

I try to do exercises, especially walking an hour a day.
The walks allow me to let the thought fly, without my having to worry about anything. And when I take a bath I am renewed.

10/17/09 4:47pm

Absolutely.  Additionally, for those who take meds whether kids or adults, intense and frequent exercise - but even walking can increase blood flow throughout the body and can sometimes result in lowering the doses because it takes less because the blood flow is better.

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