ADHD Chatter How To ADHD Without Medication - Joseph Pack | Ep. 31
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Oct 16, 2023 Joseph Pack, founder of drugfreeadhd.org, shares techniques for managing ADHD without medication. Topics include impulse control, breathing techniques, cold showers, diet, and the benefits of an active lifestyle. He also provides advice for parents and challenges the notion of ADHD as a disorder.
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Burnout and Diagnosis
- At 21, Joseph Pack founded a marketing agency that grew significantly, leading to workaholism and excessive caffeine consumption.
- This resulted in severe burnout and seizures, ultimately leading to his ADHD diagnosis.
Meditation for Impulse Control
- Practice meditation to widen the gap between stimulus and response.
- This improves impulse control by increasing awareness of your thoughts.
Breathing for Impulsivity
- Use breathing techniques to control impulsivity.
- Inhale deeply through your nose, exhale slowly through your mouth to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.