ADHD: Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Has ADHD
ADHD: Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Has ADHDSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewBeing a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) is full of challenges and frustrations. This can lead to
exhaustion. Taking good physical and emotional care of yourself will help
provide you with needed energy. - Schedule time for yourself. Proper diet,
exercise, rest, and leisure activities are important to include in your
routine. Use a calendar, planner, or organizer to ensure you set aside time for
yourself.
- Find out whether there is a support group in your area
for parents of children with ADHD. If there is no group in your area, talk to
your doctor about starting one or finding another related
group that can help you.
- Talk with your doctor or another
health professional if you think you may be depressed or are having other
emotional difficulties.
CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerLouis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics Current as of:
May 3, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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