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Why do aversive tasks seem too painful to start or complete for individuals with ADHD?
Why do aversive tasks seem too painful to start or complete for individuals with ADHD?
What is a suggested method for breaking up large tasks for individuals with ADHD?
What is a suggested method for breaking up large tasks for individuals with ADHD?
How can individuals with ADHD make unpleasant tasks more manageable?
How can individuals with ADHD make unpleasant tasks more manageable?
How should individuals with ADHD prioritize their tasks?
How should individuals with ADHD prioritize their tasks?
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What is a suggested way to create a soothing environment for unpleasant tasks?
What is a suggested way to create a soothing environment for unpleasant tasks?
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When should individuals with ADHD schedule unpleasant tasks?
When should individuals with ADHD schedule unpleasant tasks?
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How does prioritizing tasks help individuals with ADHD?
How does prioritizing tasks help individuals with ADHD?
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Study Notes
- Dr. Tracey Marks is a psychiatrist who makes mental health education videos.
- This video is part of a series on non-medication ways to help with ADHD.
- Procrastination is common with ADHD.
- Aversive tasks seem too painful to start or complete.
- Break up large tasks into smaller ones.
- Pair unpleasant tasks with rewarding activities.
- Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Create a soothing environment for unpleasant tasks.
- Schedule unpleasant tasks around natural breaks or pleasurable activities.
- Prioritizing tasks helps reduce wasting time on unimportant things.
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Description
Learn about non-medication strategies to help manage ADHD, such as breaking up large tasks into smaller ones, prioritizing tasks, and creating a soothing environment for unpleasant activities. This video is part of a series by psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks focusing on mental health education.