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Hi guys, I've been diagnosed with ADHD as a child at one point later in life believed all the info about our brains being broken, medication is a must, etc.

Since then, I think what is going on is much deeper and doesn't even involve the brain so much as the "spirit" and while there exist many commonalities about ADHD, I don't believe it exists in the way (((science))) believes us to.

I've opted to meditate, eat well, etc. But some tendencies aren't fully absolved.

Does anyone have a diet/routines or supplements they have taken to function at their prime?

I take the odd adderrall if things require a ton of sustained effort but I hate they way they make me feel.

Ady advice goats?

Hi guys, I've been diagnosed with ADHD as a child at one point later in life believed all the info about our brains being broken, medication is a must, etc. Since then, I think what is going on is much deeper and doesn't even involve the brain so much as the "spirit" and while there exist many commonalities about ADHD, I don't believe it exists in the way (((science))) believes us to. I've opted to meditate, eat well, etc. But some tendencies aren't fully absolved. Does anyone have a diet/routines or supplements they have taken to function at their prime? I take the odd adderrall if things require a ton of sustained effort but I hate they way they make me feel. Ady advice goats?

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When you want to run a marathon, you dont just stand up and practice run the whole thing right off the bat. You practice day by day to increase your stamina and length of your run.

Media and our 24/7 culture has literally been training your brain not to focus well; did you hear that notification ping? Look at it, oh by the way here's some music from an ad to get stuck in your head, is that work calling asking me to solve a quick problem off hours? The list goes on.

Treat a book like a marathon. Start timing your reading/focus. Deliberately practice, with minimal distractions or stimulation from your surroundings. (Turn phone off for a few mins, etc). Start with 1 minute. If your mind drifts, gently bring it back. Keep doing this until you have stayed focused for the whole minute, then increase time. Re-train those neural pathways just like you would your body. The brain is plastic. If you get super frustrated, walk away and try again the next day. You got this :)

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That's a great idea, I just wish I knew exactly how the brain functions. In the sense that, you exercise the body, the effects are evident but with your mind it isn't so simple.

Outside of improving attention span while reading and the obvious knowledge one gets. What are the cognitive benefits of reading?

For example, maybe it improves memory.

Also, any way you know to "gauge" if your mind is getting stronger?

Physical exercise vs mental is a little nicer in that regard as it's easier to quantify/be aware of your progress.

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That's fair, it is nice to be able to "see" results.

I think reading can be akin to meditation and improve focus - letting the body relax, checking out from the world a bit, and funneling attention into a story; if fiction, perhaps your creative side can light up a bit too.

One way to gauge progress might be getting to a point where you dont feel a strong pull of distractions or other things around you and can really enjoy or soak in what you read.

On another note, if you want to play with biofeedback, check out the Muse headband. It senses your brainwaves and gets louder when you are not concentrating, and softer when you are relaxed and focused. It comes with an app and such. I thought it was pretty fun to play with!