This is my first post and it's taken way longer than it should have to get here. My ADD has taken control of my life for entirely too long; but lately, it's been a whole new ball game, and damn does it feel good!
Over the last few months, I've been trying different techniques to improve my memory and focus, and so far, I'm seeing improvement. This honestly all started with me ending up in the hospital due to death like pain in my lower abdomen for 2 nights in a row. I linked it to my high sugar intake(especially before going to bed). I'm learning to listen to my body and treat it like the temple it is!
So, my first goal was to reduce my daily sugar intake, which was much harder than I imagined. It has gotten easier and I feel a lot better without the added headaches and fatigue. The headaches would add to my already fogged brain and really make me not wanna deal with anything(or anyone) important because I just wanted to be alone. Feeling fatigued usually came with the sugar crash. I've also been working on my balance, which apparently has a WHOLE lot to do with one who has memory problems. I ran across an article about how you can make a homemade balance board(just Google 'indo board) and for just 10 minutes a day of keeping your balance on it can help improve your focus and memory. It was really hard at first, but progress began to show after a week or so and I kept getting better. There are lots of things you can do while balancing(once you can keep your balance) like reading something, watching something,(something else that requires your mind to think about) etc...
I've also taught myself to be ambidextrous(being able to write with your right AND left hand). I began writing the same sentence 10x with my left hand each day. I started with the alphabet(some days I would do upper case, other days lower case). My left hand is still sloppy, compared to my dominant right hand, but it's gotten so much better! Learning something new is actually helping to create these neuro pathways in the brain and it's pretty fascinating! Here's a website link that helped me understand more clearly. themindunleashed.com/2014/0...
It's funny because, even a year ago, I couldn't have imaged being where I am now (mentally) if it weren't for others sharing their stories, struggles, and solutions. I've come a long way, but I still have a long ways to go and I honestly don't plan on stopping until I can be the best kind of ME that I know I can be. I believe that Karma (the good AND bad kind) is very real, which is why I've been doing the right thing whenever possible. I know that my good deeds (no matter how small or big they may be) will some how help make someone else's life easier, and that right there makes it more than worth it. Being a selfless human being any time I see an opportunity (even when I don't think it will matter) produce the most powerful positive results I've ever seen. =)
Anyways, I know I'm a smart guy, and even though there have been LOTS of obstacles in my way, I feel like they've only made me stronger. Seriously. I find that even though it takes me longer to catch on to things, that others seem to fly right past me on, I do a better job in the long run because I'm thorough, and it's gotta be done RIGHT, not just fast. I WILL get fast, but only once I learn how to do it the way I know it should be done. Most people don't seem to get that, but it makes sense to me. Hard work now pays off later. I'm a firm believe in that. I'm not done with this topic, but my body is wanting to move around and do something, because I'm starting to feel very restless. 🙄 I love you guys, and please know that there is hope and never give up. Please...
We're in this together!!!❤️
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