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9. Consider Prescribed Medication
If ADHD is the cause of your poor attention, medication might be the simplest and most effective option there is. A wide range of medications exist, including stimulants and nonstimulants. Wanting to go without medication is a personal choice, but consider the other forms of self-medication you currently employ. Do you load up on caffeine to boost your energy, focus and attention in the morning? Do you switch to soda in the afternoon to avoid the crash? Your self-medication can be riskier than what your doctor might prescribe. Medications can level out your attention throughout the day making these other stimulants unnecessary.
It seems that the winter blues are a justifiable fear and ADHD’s presence is constant. What can be done about this compounding combination?