Managing Treatment
Many adults with ADHD treat their symptoms with a combination of medication, therapy, nutrition, supplements, brain training, meditation, and/or exercise. Learn how to manage your own holistic treatment plan here.
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Managing Medications
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Treatment Options
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Can Psychotherapy Help Adult ADHD?
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The Decision to Medicate
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Stimulants
“Meds Make Me Feel Weird!?”
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Managing Medications
Share This With Your Physician! 11 Steps to Prescribing and Using ADHD Medication Effectively
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Managing Medications
Considering a Vacation from Your ADHD Medication?
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Therapies
“Therapy Helped Me…”
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What Causes ADHD?
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