[Help] Focusing Supplements

[lumineth Realm Lord]

So, I've recently got the diagnosis that I have ADHD. I was hoping to ask if anyone knew of any good supplements to help with focus. Possibly energy.

 

[Morell]

Forget supplements, build discipline, eat healthily, exercise and play focus training games. Focus in ADHD is a b*tch, meaning that when not interested, you don't focus even if your life depended on it, but when you are, you are hyper-focused. So you need to learn how to work with that.

 

[aecion]

daily meditation practice

 

[FireBorn]

I tried a few Nootropics from Gorilla Mind (they sell great shit), specifically the Gorilla Mind nootropic for focus. Unfortunately for me, the formula didn't jive with my ADHD. It had a different chemical reaction in my brain. It did NOT help me focus better. It rat fucked my sleep, made me feel a bit disconnected and made it harder for me to stay grounded.

The product is just fine and it seems to work for many people. so no shade on them at all. It just isn't formulated for ADHD. I have found that (as @Morell stated) a clean diet is best.

That said, most of those focus or energy supplements are formulated for the Neurotypical brain. Neurodivergent brains are wired differently, so the results will be either mildly or wildly different than advertised. You may be able to find something that works for you, but it will be mostly trial and error. Not saying it cannot be done, just harder due to different brain wiring.

Also, if you are on meds for ADHD (and I chose not to take take them) talk to your Doc before taking other shit as it will impact you.

Learning how my ADHD patterns itself, how to live with it and use it to my benefit. I choose not to take chemicals, that's just my personal choice.

Since you were just diagnosed, maybe get used to the idea before cramming chemicals into your system and jacking your baseline all to hell.

YMMV.

 

[AbammonTheGreat]

I refuse to take medication as I dont like chemical dependencies I feel like they just make me worse.

What ive learned raw dogging ADHD and turning it into a superpower.

1. Routine is absolutely essential
2. Regular sleep and diet, if i dont get enough sleep at the same time every night or i skip meals it throws everything off
3. Eliminate false dopamine. This means limiting screen time, substances/psychoactives (even caffeine intake), pornography, masturbation... start with one false dopamine habit and slowly wittle down. These are all coping mechanisms that perpetuate ADHD behavior and exacerbate it.
4. As others have said meditation
5. Frequent breaks every 15 - 20 minutes
6. Exercise regularly. I workout three times a week and thats enough to mitigate my bad ADHD habits

If you can do those things you can live with ADHD unchained and it becomes a positive instead of a negative

 

[St. Stephen]

So, I've recently got the diagnosis that I have ADHD. I was hoping to ask if anyone knew of any good supplements to help with focus. Possibly energy.

Do you consume a lot of short for content on social media?

 

[FireBorn]

You might find some good info in this thread on ADHD and Magick here:

Magicians with ADHD: a thread

Quite a few people with ADHD on the forums, and I always end up commenting on it in other threads. Maybe we could have a thread just for this topic? Some prompts: How does this make magic/mysticism/etc harder for you? On the other hand, what strengths does ADHD bring? David Shoemaker says the...

wizardforums.com

 

[AlfrunGrima]

So, I've recently got the diagnosis that I have ADHD. I was hoping to ask if anyone knew of any good supplements to help with focus. Possibly energy.

I had/have several colleagues and friends with ADHD over the years. The ones who had the most success in managing their ADHD had few things in common:

• They had one person where they could share all their thoughts and who could help to pick just one or a few thoughts to concentrate on, leaving the rest for what they are. So conscious thought control with a little help of a friend.
• They found a thing that helped in a very bodily way to calm down. Think of techniques like self massage with a foam roll, dry brushing or playing with wet clay or with foam. (yes even people with normal to high intelligence have an advantage there, it is not childish) That calms down the nervous system thus keeping cortisol and adrenaline low. If both are high, the brain is more prone for searching for easy dopamine sources which starts a negative loop. One colleague learned that in therapy and for her it was a HUGE difference.
• They avoided everything (!) that is acts as a stimulant. Don't think of alcohol or drugs only. Caffeine is a thing, energy drinks were a absolute no go. Dark chocolat too. Everything with sugar acted as a stimulant for them so were the most artificial flavors and sweeteners. So basically they went back to basics with a low carbohydrate diet, lots of omega 3 foods/fats, lots of greens and veggies and nuts.
• They had a strict exercise regiment.

Some commented over time that taking care for a pet made things better in their life too. The petting itself, the daily tasks of taking care and the fact that animals are very aware of the emotions of their owner etc.

 

[Morell]

I had/have several colleagues and friends with ADHD over the years. The ones who had the most success in managing their ADHD had few things in common:

• They had one person where they could share all their thoughts and who could help to pick just one or a few thoughts to concentrate on, leaving the rest for what they are. So conscious thought control with a little help of a friend.
• They found a thing that helped in a very bodily way to calm down. Think of techniques like self massage with a foam roll, dry brushing or playing with wet clay or with foam. (yes even people with normal to high intelligence have an advantage there, it is not childish) That calms down the nervous system thus keeping cortisol and adrenaline low. If both are high, the brain is more prone for searching for easy dopamine sources which starts a negative loop. One colleague learned that in therapy and for her it was a HUGE difference.
• They avoided everything (!) that is acts as a stimulant. Don't think of alcohol or drugs only. Caffeine is a thing, energy drinks were a absolute no go. Dark chocolat too. Everything with sugar acted as a stimulant for them so were the most artificial flavors and sweeteners. So basically they went back to basics with a low carbohydrate diet, lots of omega 3 foods/fats, lots of greens and veggies and nuts.
• They had a strict exercise regiment.

Some commented over time that taking care for a pet made things better in their life too. The petting itself, the daily tasks of taking care and the fact that animals are very aware of the emotions of their owner etc.

Something worth learning from even for non ADHD people.

 

[AlfrunGrima]

Something worth learning from even for non ADHD people.

Yes, actually a lot!