How to Manage ADHD in College
5 Expert Tips For Manageing ADHD Symptoms in College
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Have you ever tried studying while on a walk? If not, maybe it's time to try it. Dr. Caldwell explained that people with ADHD may process information more easily when they're moving. So, grab your headphones, transfer your notes to voice memos, or download an audio version of your assigned reading so you can listen to it while you're on the move.
If getting in some steps isn't an option, Dr. Caldwell recommends finding a space outside of your dorm room where you can be most productive, whether it's a quiet coffeeshop or a private nook in your school's library. "Our brains are state dependent," Dr. Caldwell said. "If you are trying to sleep in the same place that you study — which is also the same place where you eat and hang out with your friends — it all gets very messy and your brain doesn't quite know where to be."