ADHD & Food Sensitivities

Hi Everyone...

Recently, I've been diagnosed with ADHD. For anyone who has spent any real amount of time with me, this is not coming as a shock. I've suspected it for a number of years, but never convinced it was real for me.

The past year has been challenging, especially the last couple of months. When my life seemed to be headed into a constant state of being overwhelmed, and I acted contradictory to who I truly am, that's when I decided to seek out professional help. Before my appointment, I decided to take whatever advice the doctor offers.

He diagnosed me with ADHD as well as PTSD. I'm being given medication to get the ADHD under control, which should in turn (theoretically speaking), help with the PTSD.

I've been doing a great deal of research (and there will be more to come!) about ADHD. Turns out that some doctors believe that a restricted diet may have a large impact on individuals like myself.

Needless to say, I was NOT excited about this fact. Well, that's partially true. I'm a firm believer that a person should do whatever it takes to make the best out of a bad situation (or challenging one). If I can help myself out thru a change of diet, exercise, etc... then it is an obligation to a better self to follow through with it.

I wil say that I've been in a state of disbelief that I am going to venture down a path of eating less than I already do. Limiting what I eat already and now changing it even more will prove to be interesting. These will not be simple changes. I know I've gone hardcore before in other ventures to feel better (like what I did to get rid of 95% of the migraines). However, this time I feel exhausted and even more overwhelmed, which is not surprising considering how ADHD has taken over my life this year.

I do well with detoxes. I'll be going on a detox for a month and then introducing foods back into my diet slowly. This will be an easier task that simply pairing down... only due to the fact I know how I mentally react to these types of changes.

Although I will always have ADHD, I can begin to find ways to adapt to situations better. If nothing else, a lot how I am makes a great deal more sense to me than before. I'm counting on that knowledge to help me make necessary changes for a happier and healthier future.