
ADHD Chatter
How To ADHD Without Medication - Joseph Pack | Ep. 31
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Quick takeaways
- Understanding intuition and following passions can lead to success in managing ADHD without medication.
- Procrastination can be a signal to explore alternative approaches and embrace creativity to overcome ADHD challenges.
Deep dives
Managing ADHD Drug-Free
Joseph Pack, founder of drugfreeadhd.org, shares his insights on living with ADHD without medication. He discusses his personal experience with burnout and how it led to a diagnosis of ADHD. Pack emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own intuition and following their passion to find success. He highlights the benefits of breathwork, including specific breathing techniques to calm the mind and improve focus. Pack also discusses the significance of cold exposure, such as taking cold showers, in boosting dopamine levels naturally. He suggests that an active lifestyle and movement can be beneficial in managing ADHD. Pack encourages parents to embrace their children's creativity and intuition rather than trying to fit them into societal expectations. He concludes by suggesting dietary changes, such as reducing processed foods and increasing high-fat and high-protein foods, to support ADHD management.