ADHD Chatter How To ADHD Without Medication - Joseph Pack | Ep. 31
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Oct 16, 2023 Joseph Pack, founder of drugfreeadhd.org, shares techniques for managing ADHD without medication. Topics include impulse control, breathing techniques, cold showers, diet, and the benefits of an active lifestyle. He also provides advice for parents and challenges the notion of ADHD as a disorder.
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Meditation for Impulse Control
- Practice meditation to widen the gap between stimulus and response.
- This improves impulse control by increasing awareness of your thoughts.
Breathing for Impulsivity
- Use breathing techniques to control impulsivity.
- Inhale deeply through your nose, exhale slowly through your mouth to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Cold Showers
- Joseph Pack uses cold showers daily to manage ADHD, finding them energizing and calming.
- Cold exposure boosts dopamine similarly to cocaine, but with a steady decline and no side effects.