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Dr. Amen has done a great deal of research on ADD and has documented his research using brain scans to show different levels of activity. He also has identified 6 subtypes of ADD. Find out about each and the treatment he recommends for each subtype.
PARENT TO PARENT
I'd like to get some suggestions to help my 15 year old daughter who has
great difficulty getting to sleep. This is not a new problem. We have used
guided imagery, changes in schedules, dietary interventions all to no avail. She just cannot get to sleep until 1 a.m. most nights and the older she gets
the more frustrating it is for her, and for us. The most obvious or common suggestions just do not seem to work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks, Elaine
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EMPOWERING YOURSELF: 12 TIPS for EXTREMELY STRESSFUL TIMES
by award-winning stress-relief facilitator Susie Mantell, author "Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace"
(Copyright ©2000 Relax...Intuit(tm)L.L.C. All rights reserved.)
1) Cry when you need to...and laugh whenever you can. Smiling sends a mind/body message that, "I must be ok--I'm smiling."
2) Find, (and give) comfort. Gentle touch helps us to feel grounded and connected.
3) Listen to your body-mind-spirit. Take control of areas where you can,e.g.nutrition and exercise,healthy activities, avoid excesses, limit sugar, caffeine and alcohol. Rest.
4) Remember that "normal" will take many forms.
5) Know when to turn off TV/Radio/Internet. Some feel safer by being very well-informed, but "information overload" is a risk too. Plan activities near bedtime that are soothing. Perhaps a warm bath, foot-rub, light snack, light reading, or quiet time with someone you care for.
6) Be alone when you need to, then balance with social support.Find ways to create meaning and to help in some way, volunteer, donate time, skills or resources or financially.
7) Write a "Comfort Letter" (One of my favorites!)
 | Set a timer for 5 minutes. |
| Write a letter to someone real or imagined, living or not, historical figure, spiritual guide, faraway friend . |
| (IMPORTANT: DO NOT SEND THE LETTER. It's just for you.) |
| Scribble every worry out, asking for insight and comfort. |
| "Ding!" Take 3 slow, cleansing breaths. |
| Reset timer, now write a reply TO you, FROM the recipient. |
You'll be amazed! Writing meditation helps us reconnect with our higher consciousness, intuition and to re-balance in stressful times.
8) Concentration may be "off," so pay extra attention to safety, driving. You might want to proofread work, but within reason--Cut yourself some slack if you make mistakes.
9) If you care for others, allow yourself time and space to experience your own feelings and heal, ensuring strength, stability and stamina to help others.
10) If you sense that you or another could benefit from talking with a skilled compassionate, healthcare professional, local hospitals, physicians or clergy are good starting places.
11) Try, as much as possible, to release the past...and the future...and Be Here Now. Mindfulness is the first principle of meditation for healing relaxation.
12) Listen to your intuition and be aware of your surroundings, then go about normal routine and activities as best you can. Routine is a comfort.
Copyright ©2000 Relax...Intuit(tm)L.L.C. All rights reserved. NOTE: Susie Mantell offers support as an adjunct to, but not a substitute for, professional health care. Consult your personal physician regarding any practices or suggestions that might in any way affect your health and safety. For permission to reprint call 1-888-NOW-RELAX.
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