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3 Stress-Management Techniques For ADHD Adults

Could handling stress be as simple as breathing, and smiling? These expert tips provide easy ways for ADHD adults to better deal with stress.

 
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ADD adults often complain of stress and anxiety brought on by daily challenges with organization, work, and relationship problems. Here, an attention-deficit expert offers stress-management techniques -- Try them next time you start to feel overwhelmed.

Stop and breathe.

We are not always aware that we hold our breath when we encounter stress. At the very beginning of a stressful situation, remind yourself to keep breathing.

Make an effort to breathe smoothly, deeply and evenly from the diaphragm. Also make sure to exhale each breath completely to help you lengthen your breaths.

Next: Just Smile?

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