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ADHD can make it difficult to stay on top of things, especially complex tasks that require organization, planning, and sustained focus. But there are many things you can do to help yourself manage symptoms and stay focused.

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11 Tips for succeeding in college when you have ADHD


  • See a mental health professional in your new town
  • Set limits on your spending
  • Apply for accommodations
  • Try to stay focused on classes
  • Create a routine and practice it
  • Get regular exercise
  • Avoid online classes
  • Be cautious with alcohol
  • Get enough sleep
  • Stay connected with friends and family at home
  • Use your school's resources (tutors, study groups, writing centers)
To learn more about the tips provided, visit psychcentral.

ADHD Sucks, but not really


In current society, people with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) tend to struggle if not suffer. Despite this, rather than a disorder, ADHD should be thought of as a particular neuro-cognitive profile; that is, a characteristic brain format that results in a different way of literally thinking. With so many people diagnosed with ADHD – and so many more undiagnosed — we must ask, where does ADHD come from and is it truly a problem in and of itself? Salif shares a current hypothesis about ADHD’s root and an alternative perspective – including several benefits of the condition – regarding how we engage with it in our schools, homes and selves.