Non-Medication Strategies for ADHD by Dr. Tracey Marks

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Questions and Answers

Why do aversive tasks seem too painful to start or complete for individuals with ADHD?

They lack motivation
They fear failure
They experience sensory overload
They struggle with executive functioning (correct)

What is a suggested method for breaking up large tasks for individuals with ADHD?

Ignore the task until it becomes urgent
Delegate the task to someone else
Break up the task into smaller ones (correct)
Complete the task all at once

How can individuals with ADHD make unpleasant tasks more manageable?

By rushing through them quickly
By avoiding them altogether
By pairing them with rewarding activities (correct)
By procrastinating until they become urgent

How should individuals with ADHD prioritize their tasks?

Based on urgency and importance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested way to create a soothing environment for unpleasant tasks?

Use calming colors and soft lighting (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should individuals with ADHD schedule unpleasant tasks?

Around natural breaks or pleasurable activities (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does prioritizing tasks help individuals with ADHD?

It helps them manage their time more effectively (C) Signup and view all the answers

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.