Did you expect your treatment needs and access to change during this pandemic? Many ADDitude readers are adding to -- or taking away from -- their current regimen for a variety of reasons.
into your ADHD treatment plan — a significant increase over the 37% who typically exercise to mitigate symptoms. For these people, treatment change may mean new daily walks, online yoga classes, or family bike rides. Similarly, twice as many children are usingto manage their ADHD now — up from 13% typically to 26% in our most recent survey.
“The possibility of layoffs/furloughs at my company have had me planning for a financial emergency,” wrote one adult with ADHD and anxiety. “Unfortunately, my medication and appointments are already very expensive even with insurance, so the possibility of having to pay for them without an income or insurance has caused me worry.
Other parents have reported that stress and anxiety have diminished in lockstep with social interactions and classroom time, making medication less necessary. Still other parents are allowing their teens to try managing school and home responsibilities without medication during this relatively low-pressure time. For some, this could highlight the need for continued treatment; for others, it could point the way to long-term treatment adjustment.
“I have increased the level and intensity of my exercise, and persistently commit to at least 10 mins of mindfulness meditation daily,” wrote one respondent.
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