I was diagnosed with ADHD my freshmen year of high school. I was never failed a class because of it - I was actually, a really good student. I was so impulsive all the time and would never stop moving. I think this is why I was a good athlete. My impulsiveness got me into trouble a couple of times, but once I started taking medication for my ADHD, I was back on track. I stopped taking the medicine before college, because for me, my ADHD was a maturity factor. I loved running because there was always something to see, to hear, to do. Your body is always moving. I think this is why I still loving running and training for marathons. Your body never moves the same way, and you always have something to look at to keep your brain active. My thoughts are everywhere but it makes running more fun! My ADHD was not a serious case, but being an athlete has helped me significantly and running, in general.
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Kristin -
August 12, 2014 - 10:11amThanks for your comment! I decided the summer before my freshmen year of college that I wanted to go into college without being on medication. I felt that after 3 years on the medication, I felt more prepared and more mature to level out my ADHD. I said this to my doctor, who approved and then we went through the steps to get off the medication (it's best if you do it gradually, rather than in a day).
It worked out great for me and I know how to focus myself more!
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Hi Milestogo!
Thank you for sharing your experience with the EmpowHER community!
I am glad to hear that you love running so much and that you found a great and healthy way to channel your energy!
When you stopped taking the medicine, was that a recommendation by your doctor? I'd love to know how you managed coming off the medicine. I know that your experience would be really beneficial to the EmpowHER community as many of our members also have ADHD or know someone that has it. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Best,
Kristin
August 11, 2014 - 12:02pmThis Comment