Non-Medication Strategies for ADHD by Dr. Tracey Marks
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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?

    <p>Based on urgency and importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Use calming colors and soft lighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should individuals with ADHD schedule unpleasant tasks?

    <p>Around natural breaks or pleasurable activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does prioritizing tasks help individuals with ADHD?

    <p>It helps them manage their time more effectively</p> 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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    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.

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