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How to ADHD

Jessica McCabe, star of the award-winning YouTube channel How to ADHD, shares practical advice on living with a neurodivergent brain, making it a valuable resource for those with ADHD.

• ADHD 2.0 by Dr. Edward Hallowell and Dr. John Ratey

• Healing the Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw

• The Power of Neurodiversity by Dr. Thomas Armstrong

• Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Dr. Russell Barkley 

• 12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD by Dr. Russell Barkley

• Rethinking Adult ADHD by Dr. Russell Ramsay

• Empowering Youth with ADHD by Jodi Sleeper Triplett

• The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov

Body Doubling: Body doubling is a technique where having another person present helps increase productivity. Learn more about body doubling.

Reduce Anxiety: Anxiety often coexists with ADHD because our brains are consistently inconsistent.

Some effective anxiety reducers are:

• Sleep:

  • Adequate sleep improves emotional regulation, helping you pause and create space before reacting. Christina offers tips and tricks for better sleep.

• Going for a Quick Walk:

  • Research suggests that moving your eyes side-to-side while walking can calm the amygdala, which is part of the limbic system that regulates the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Pairing eye movement with physical activity can help suppress the amygdala’s fear response.

• Do an “Exercise Snack”

  • An “exercise snack” is a short burst of exercise typically less than 5 minutes. Try doing a quick round of jumping jacks or high knees. Doing this gets your heart rate going and releases positive endorphins into your system.

• Box Breathing

  • Box breathing is a technique in which you breathe in, hold, breathe out, and hold while envisioning creating a ‘box’ with your breath. You can check out a video explanation here.

• Walking Meditation

  • Meditation is a powerful tool for calming both the mind and body. Many people with ADHD assume meditation isn’t for them because sitting still and focusing can feel nearly impossible. However, meditation doesn’t have to mean sitting in silence. Walking meditation is a fantastic alternative for ADHDers. It involves going for a walk and focusing on simple, sensory experiences—your breath, the rhythm of your steps, the sounds around you, and the colors in your environment. It’s an active, accessible way to enjoy the benefits of mindfulness.