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Alone in Dubai

Hi members, Im sanjeev from Dubai. At the age of 37 when I have lost almost everything and down in the pits that I have realized Im suffering from ADD/ADHD.

I havent been to any doctor here as there are none qualified to diagnoze ADHD. So instead of being prescribed for wrong illnesses I decided to learn survival techniques of my own.

My purpose of this post is to connect with members who have learned life skills without having any medicines and also make friends from Dubai with similar issues.

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Permalink Reply by DANA on September 23, 2009 at 3:43pm: Hello & Welcome Sanjeev! How long have you suspected that you have ADD/ADHD? There are so many helpful and informative websites that are so educational. The one little trick that I have learned is to always write myself reminder notes so I do not forget appointments and to remember important things.

Another thing that I do is set a time clock to ring loudly so I will remember to stay on task. When I am doing the laundry or washing clothing, I set the time clock for about 30-40 minutes. As soon as the time clock rings loudly, it is my little reminder to place the clean clothes into the dryer or to hang them on a line to dry naturally.

In reality, medicine is not a "cure all" and individuals diagnosed with ADD/ADHD should not rely on it to make their life easier. Medication may help with thinking clearly, with focusing or with staying on task, but everyone responds differently and some individuals have better results by using alternative treatments, instead of traditional medication.

I hope that you are able to connect with others and will be able to learn new life skills. Best wishes!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sanjeev on September 26, 2009 at 3:43pm: Its been 4 months. But as I read more about it I realize everything I did or didnt do was just bcoz of ADHD. And I didnt know all this time.

I have been meditating and doing yoga for quite sometime and realize that used to actually help me a lot. So im continuing with this.

I have started having Omega3 supplements.

Avoiding food with MSG or artificial preservatives or colourants.

Last 3 years i was using aspartame which only aggravated by adhd symptoms. I have stopped that and not having sugary items too. Instead I use honey in my tea and coffee. Tried stavia but didnt like the taste.

Have stopped eating chicken and meat and more on vegs. and seafood.

Since Im from IT business development and always on my laptop and my blackberry; I have puchased 3 softwares - an outlook add-in, taskline and nextaction. All these were bought after testing many softwares and these 3 softwares follow the "getting things done methodology". The purpose is to put all my tasks in outlook and use the softwares to manage and remind me.

Im also trying another software called ultra recall which is basically the "garbage collector". All the good and bad thoughts, ideas which i keep getting in my mind i put in that software for further research. If its good then that becomes a project for me which I will then put in the softwares mentioned above. this could cover my personal and professional life.

If any of the members have been doing something good and it has worked for a very long time then please do let me know. I would really appreciate it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Miss K on September 29, 2009 at 11:13pm: Sounds like you are doing a lot of good things for yourself.

I myself am going to be trying yoga. I know it can be good for relaxing and learning to focus. A friend of mine who is also an ADHDer really loves yoga.

One thing that REALLY helps me is actually eating more protein. So more meats, cheeses, olives, avocados...nuts, seeds...foods that have a good amount of protein will help you make sure that your blood sugar doesn't fluctuate. I had to start doing this years ago because I am hypoglycemic, but as it turns out, many ADHDers can benefit from keeping blood sugar levels from fluctuating too...it eliminates one less thing from your day that can throw your focus and thinking off.

Many people use exercise...I like REALLY fast walks or bike riding. Gets the extra energy out, or picks me up when I am running "slow".; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by sherry mulberry on October 2, 2009 at 1:50am: Miss k , thanks I had no Idea about the blood sugar I will have to keep an I on it Because my dad has diabitas . So I will eat more protein . I really noticed when I eat nuts I do feel good and more focused I just didn't know why . So thank you for that . You have a great day .; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Michelle MacGregor on October 2, 2009 at 6:16pm: One thing I see has not been mentioned is the importance of sleep. An ADD brain on little sleep, even if medicated, is a mess! When I do not get enough sleep, I have so much trouble concentrating. Granted sleeping is not the easiest thing for most of us with ADD/ADHD, but attempting to get as much sleep as night as you can will really benefit you.

Also, a schedule, routine and habits will replace your executive function and some of your impluse control - within the flexibility needs and limits of yoru personality!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Miss K on October 2, 2009 at 9:15pm: GOOD point Michelle...I really threw myself for a loop-dee-loop this week with the not-getting-enough-sleep thing. Blah. It did NOT make me feel good.

Sherry...glad to help. I struggle with that a lot so I feel it's important to share ;) You might also want to learn about eating Low Glycemic Index Foods. If you Google or ask a doc you should be able to get lots of info. Low Glycemic Index Foods tend to be richer in protein, or whole grains, and they help you to keep your blood sugar more level.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sanjeev on October 3, 2009 at 8:40am: Very Interesting

"Rhythms abound everywhere in nature: day follows night, tides rise and fall, seasons come and go, countless biological rhythms exist in the body. There are also rhythms of mind and emotions. When these rhythms are in sync, we feel a sense of harmony and well being. When stress throws us off balance, chaotic rhythms are created within us. Then we feel a sense of discomfort and discontent. The mind wavers vacillating between worries about the future and regrets of the pasts. We find that we do not fully enjoy our lives in the present moment, here and now.

A solution can be found with the breath-link between mind and body. Like other rhythms throughout nature, our breath also moves in specific patterns at particular times. Have you ever observed your breath when you felt anxious? Or angry or relaxed… content... happy? Every emotion/thought is instantly reflected in the rhythm of the breath.

When we reintroduce natural rhythms into our breath, our body, mind and emotions can be brought from a condition of chaos to a state of balance.

One is left free to enjoy life – alert to the present moment and centered in the silence of one’s Being.

Paranayama are the breathing exercises taught as part of a Yoga practice. With just 25 minutes of pranayama you will see a marked difference in your ADHD/ADD symptoms. You may continue this with further yoga exercises or get into 25 minutes of transcendence meditation."

Im so happy I attended this program last week. I feel so relaxed and calm. I felt that in the 2nd session itself. Its a 5 session program and 3 hours per session.

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