ADHD Strategies, Executive Functioning, Behavior Problems

Do you have difficulty controlling your emotions and actions? You could have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD), an executive functioning disorder or behaviour problem.

ADHD can sometimes make it near impossible for you to sit still or have self-control. Your hyperactivity limits your ability to focus on everyday chores. This issue usually begins when you are a child and continues into adulthood..

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There are ADHD strategies to help you live a fully functioning life. Creating a schedule for yourself helps you steer clear off distractions as much as possible. When you are a student, try sitting at the front of the classroom close to the professor to keep your focus more on learning and less on other people around you. At work you can apply similar techniques during office meetings and group settings.

Executive function disorder is a weakness in your brain that causes you to struggle with organizing tasks and paying attention. This is very similar to ADHD except ADHD is a medical condition or neurodevelopmental disorder whereas executive function disorder is not.

Behaviour problems such as the ones mentioned above can be dealt with to help improve your ability to control your actions. You can visit  Igniting Hope Counselling and Therapy Center Panvel for diagnosis and treatments regarding ADHD and executive functioning issues.

What are some symptoms of ADHD, executive function disorders, and other behavioural problems?

  • Putting blame on others
  • Anger
  • Difficulty handling frustration
  • Hyperactivity
  • Inattention
  • Impulsiveness

Behaviour issues can lend themselves to substance abuse. Get help from our psychologists before you get to this point.

Why might you have a behaviour problem?

  • Malnutrition
  • Hereditary factors
  • Unhealthy or inconsistent discipline
  • Divorce or other emotional upset at home

A key way we can help you:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): This deep level of therapy will help you overcome negativity by becoming aware of your internal state. Your therapist helps you develop strategies to cope with your destructive actions and impulses.

Children can be helped with behaviour problems through support. As a parent, you must communicate with your young ones so they understand and learn how to manage negative situations. Your family is a huge part of your life and speaking to them about your concerns is a way of getting support. Professional therapy will guide you and your family members through treatments to relieve the symptoms of behaviour problems.

Adults may not realize they have a behaviour problem. If you act out in frustration and find it hard to focus then it is time to speak to a psychologist.

Behaviour problems can be difficult to handle but Igniting Hope Counselling and Therapy Center Panvel will look at your particular scenario to ensure you get treatment options best suited to your particular behaviour issue.

Don’t diagnose your loved ones or yourself; visit us if you feel your symptoms may relate in any way to ADHD / ADD/ Executive Functioning Disorder