How should I relax?

[Taverner]

420 can only go so far, drugs have proven to be a double edged sword, and drinking just messes things up.

Meditation is almost impossible for ADHD boy here, and even the "relaxing" teas like Kava do no good.

Any ideas? Anyone know a fool proof way for an ADHD boy to meditate?

[DarkTirade]

1. Not to turn this into a sex thread, but... masturbation.

Works every time.

[Taverner]

4. Gives me about 5 minutes of post-climax relaxation

Then the brain goes back to thrashing like a hard drive in a disk array

[Sky Masterson]

7. +1

:thumbsup:

[HopeHoops]

2. Sitting in a quiet garden listening to the birds.

Works for me.

[TheMightyFavog]

3. Find out if your local PBS station airs reuns of The Joy of Painting

Tivo or tape them, then pop that sucker in whenever you want to relax.

[Mike 03]

5. You've listed all the good ones.

How about running? Or at least very fast walking. Break some sweat.

Lift weights.

Yoga?

But I agree, it's very hard to keep pace with how stressful things are getting. The old tricks don't work so well.

Don't give up on meditation though. Everyone feels hyperactive the first few times they attempt to meditate. It's because you are looking at your mind and how fast it works. It's overwhelming, especially for someone with ADHD, I'm sure.

Good luck. You are NOT alone.

[Taverner]

9. I work out daily

Usually weights plus cardio

Sometimes just cardio

But I need something to soothe me

[Mike 03]

12. Have you tried Yoga? NT

[Taverner]

14. I have not

I will try it

[mwooldri]

19. Sorry I posted below but +1 for the yoga.

Even if it's on the Wii Fit Yoga...

[Sky Masterson]

6. Masterbation?

:shrug: Does wonders for me :yoiks: :hide: :rofl:

[Midlodemocrat]

8. Are you taking anything for the ADHD? That could be your problem right there.

I know, for me, my brain never shuts off, so relaxation is almost impossible and sleep is hard to come by.

[Taverner]

10. Yes I am. Effexor and Welbutrin.

It helps me live and work, but that may be the problem

No matter how many counter-drugs I take, it never turns the brain "off"

[arbusto_baboso]

11. Try Tai Chi.

Seriously. I know you'll say you won't be able to focus, but you'll be working your mind and body at the same time, so the ADHD will actually work in your favor on this one.

[Taverner]

15. Tried it. The discipline made me more stressed.

[pitohui]

13. is it important to relax?

for the folks who think sex/masturbation is relaxing, god bless 'em, but they're not doing it right


same for sitting int he garden listening to the birdies sing, i get off my ass, ID that birdie, learn all its songs and try to photograph all its activities and puts it species on my bird list, relax? fuck, relaxing is for weinies, birdwatching is a blood sport (there's a famous essay by that name you may enjoy, birdwatching as a blood sport, i should find it for you)


anyway i think relaxation is pretty over-rated, the mellow of the world are not the people the world remembers

i've been tense and nervous my whole life, never psycho-killed anyone yet

i say don't worry about not being mellow/relaxed enough for somebody else's standards, it's their problem not yours, and this square peg is not interested in fitting into their round hole

who is telling you that it's important to relax? what are they getting out of it? who profits?

[Taverner]

16. I just want to feel more relaxed

I have become agitated in a non-productive way lately

[pitohui]

17. being agitated is not telling you to relax, it's telling you to MOVE

that's my story and i'm sticking to it. :-)

[XemaSab]

22. Birding is totally a blood sport

Most birders hate each other.

I've seen it ruin lives.

People have died from it.

Good times. :D

-Sincerely, XemaSab (621 ABA, 398 California, and 100+ for Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, Trinity, Shasta, Modoc, Siskiyou, Lassen, Plumas, Butte, Sierra, Tehama, Mono, Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kern, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial counties.)

[mwooldri]

18. Go to the gym and work out.

Run on the treadmill or ride a stationary bike or those elliptical machines I can't get the hang of. Pump some iron.

I'm not ADHD but a good exercise session does wonders for me.

Mark.

[supernova]

20. Seconded. That and Yoga

Yoga is a great workout and also oddly relaxing.

[Taverner]

23. I work out EVERY day

At least 30 min

Usually 1 hour

Weights and Cardio

Helps, but still not enough....

[supernova]

24. What about Yoga?

[Taverner]

25. No yo

No yoga

[supernova]

26. Try it for a month and see what you think

[Taverner]

27. OK - June 9 is the day

Day after my Birthday

Day I take a hiatus on the drug alcohol

Day I take a hiatus on all coca and papaver somniferum substances

Day I only do food, water and 420

And from thereafter so it goes, amen...

[MilesColtrane]

21. Two hookers and an eight ball

You won't be able to move for a couple of days after.

[Stuart G]

28. Dr. Andrew Weil............has a 19 Second meditation technique..

And it works.

In a moment a link to a book that would explain it completely.......

http://www.amazon.com/Eight-Weeks-Optimum-Health-Advantage/dp/0449000265


This book, Eight Weeks to Optimum Health is available in paperback and is probably at your library for free. The meditation technique can be done by anyone and works. Best of luck..

ALSO..try jigsaw puzzles. I have severe anxiety, and they do help.

[handmade34]

29. maybe meditation in the traditional sense is not what you need...

...maybe look into Thom Hartman's books on ADHD. He has a great take on it and understanding what makes you tick could be a good start to how to deal with it. I get pretty wired and the only thing I can do to keep sane is get out, walk, run... window shopping sometimes, bookstore sometimes, engaging other people sometimes helps. Good Luck, for those who haven't spent time as or with aomeone with ADHD, it's difficult to understand...

[Shell Beau]

30. What about a nice long warm bath?

That is always relaxing to me.