What are the symptoms of ADHD?

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Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have a major depressive disorder or underlying stress. There is non-pharmacological management for depression, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you.

1. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk.
2. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit in one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts, just let it be.
3. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods, and avoid junk foods.
4. You must drink enough water.
5. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family.
6. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments.
7. You should take enough 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily.
8. You must avoid tobacco or alcohol or any substance abuse.
9. If you still have symptoms that persist after following the advice for 4 to 6 weeks, then you need to start medications for a short duration.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.