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    #3 ADHD Medication + my lessons

    en-usApril 10, 2023
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    About this Episode

    Typically there are 2 types of medication used to treat ADHD (stimulants + non-stimulants) plus there are a range of other treatment options available.
    I share my own journey with medication - the challenges I had and my recommendations based on what I've learned to help you find the right medication (if that's the route you chose).

    For more support & to explore coaching visit: xenajones.com


    Recent Episodes from Navigating Adult ADHD with Xena Jones

    #52 Overcoming ADHD Overwhelm in 4 Steps

    #52 Overcoming ADHD Overwhelm in 4 Steps

    Get your free guide HERE to go along with this episode! 
    The 4 step process to overcoming ADHD overwhelm: xenajones.com/52

    In part two of this series on ADHD overwhelm we are covering:

    • What overwhelm is in the body & where it comes from in the brain 
    • What we’ve been led to believe about overwhelm & whats actually correct (based on the science!)
    • And the 4 Steps you can use to overcome your overwhelm

    I created a free guide to walk you through this process & included some additional prompts to make it super simple - GRAB IT HERE: xenajones.com/52


    #51 ADHD & Overwhelm (part 1)

    #51 ADHD & Overwhelm (part 1)

    As adults with ADHD we are prone to experiencing overwhelm. 
    This can lead to us powering down,  going into hibernation mode or ending up in ADHD burnout. 

    In this episode we are diving into: 

    • The 2 reasons why people with ADHD experience more regular overwhelm 
    • The 5 types of ADHD overwhelm

    In PART 2 next week - I will share with you how to manage overwhelm & experience it way less often. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

    For more ADHD support visit: xenajones.com


    #50 ADHD Medication - My lessons & FAQs

    #50 ADHD Medication - My lessons & FAQs

    This is an update to the first episode we had on ADHD Medication #3.

    In the episode I'm sharing: 

    • A recap of what ADHD meds do  
    • The 2 diff types of stimulants
    • My personal experience of 3 different variations of ADHD stimulants. 
    • FAQs  such as 'should I take days off my meds & how do I know if my meds are working?' 
    • My 3 key lessons from ADHD meds

    **Note I am a Coach & not a medical professional. Please always consult with your doctor.

    FOR MORE SUPPORT FROM XENA:
    > Get your free ADHD guide
    > Follow on Instagram
    > Book a call here for one to one support


    #49 ADHD & Self-Esteem + 1 thing you want to do to improve your self-esteem

    #49 ADHD & Self-Esteem + 1 thing you want to do to improve your self-esteem

    By age 10 a child with ADHD has heard 20,000 more negative messages that their peers... so it's no wonder many ADHDers struggle with self-esteem. 

    In this episode we cover: 

    • 3 Reasons why ADHDers experience self-esteem challenges
    • Why external validation is never enough 
    • How no amount of being hard on yourself will even make you "do better"
    • The 1 thing you want to do to improve your self-esteem 

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    > Get your free ADHD guide
    > Follow my on Instagram 
    > Book a call here to get my one to one support

    #48 ADHD & Relationships

    #48 ADHD & Relationships

    As ADHDers we can struggle with relationships & often feel misunderstood by the people around us. 

    So in this episode I'm sharing: 

    • How ADHD symptoms show up in relationships
    • Personal examples of how ADHD affects my relationships 
    • How we can improve our relationships by focusing on this one thing

    For more support visit: xenajones.com
    Come hang out with me on Instagram
    And grab your copy of the 12 Things I wished my doctor had told me about adult ADHD 



    #47 ADHD & serotonin: What you need to know & 5 ways to increase it naturally

    #47 ADHD & serotonin: What you need to know & 5 ways to increase it naturally

    As ADHDers we have less serotonin.  A neurotransmitter that plays an important role in our mood sleep, cognition & memory. 

    By increasing our serotonin levels we can improve how we feel, we can reduce feelings of anxiety & depression, improve our sleep, increase our motivation & improve our memory!

    In this episode we explore: 

    • Signs of low serotonin levels
    • Causes of low serotonin (including foods that can have a negative effect!)
    • 5 Natural ways to increase your serotonin levels (proven by science)

    For more support visit: xenajones.com
    And grab your copy of the 12 things I wished my doctor had told me about adult ADHD (things we all need to know!)

    #46 10 ADHD dopamine seeking behaviours

    #46 10 ADHD dopamine seeking behaviours

    A key trademark of ADHD is low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine.

    Us ADHDers tend to be more restless as our brain constantly seek ways to increase dopamine levels.

    By understand dopamine we can begin to better manage it & use the various dopamine increasing activities to our advantage, whilst also understanding & monitoring the consequences of certain dopamine related experiences.

    In the below episodes  we did a deep dive (aka master class!) on dopamine:
    #12 DOPAMINE part 1: Understanding your dopamine for motivation & satisfaction

    #13 DOPAMINE part 2: Controlling your dopamine for motivation & satisfaction

    For more ADHD support visit: xenajones.com 

    #45 Identifying your ADHD success recipe

    #45 Identifying your ADHD success recipe

    Today I'm teaching you how to identify your unique recipe for setting yourself up for success.

    I'm sharing the 3 key ingredients in every success recipe .
    Breaking down multiple examples of this in action.
    And telling you exactly how you can identify your recipe for success with ADHD.

    For more tools & support visit: xenajones.com
    And remember to grab your copy of the 12 Things I wished my doctor had told me about adult ADHD, important things that you should know!

    #44 ADHD & Negative Thinking

    #44 ADHD & Negative Thinking

    Do you struggle with negative thinking? 
    You are not alone! Research shows that ADHDers are more prone to negative thinking & it's no wonder given many of the negative messages we received growing up... 

    In this episode we explore:

    • The 9 types of negative thoughts we experience (including all or nothing thinking & catastrophizing) 
    • 5 key things you need to know about your thoughts
    • 3 Steps you can take to begin thinking more helpful & positive thoughts 
    • Loads of relatable examples & powerful questions you can use

    For more support & to get your copy of the 12 Things I wished my doctor had told me about adult ADHD, visit my website: xenajones.com 


    #43 The motivational triad & the #1 thing required to change

    #43 The motivational triad & the #1 thing required to change

    In this episode we explore the motivational triad & the 3 things our brain is wired to always prioritise.

    We look at how these 3 things might be holding you back from achieving your goals & making positive changes. 

    I'm sharing my personal goal for 2024 & demonstrating how my challenges relate to these 3 key areas. 
     
     And we uncover the #1 thing required to create change & I share with you how I’m making positive changes. 

    For more support visit my website: https://www.xenajones.com/

    And grab your copy of the 12 Things I wished my doctor had told me about adult ADHD

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