| When you have ADHD, it is easy to forget that your | | | | thought enters your mind. |
| ADHD is just one aspect of you. You spend so much | | | | 2. Now you have a list of the doctors and practitioners |
| mental energy thinking about how to manage your | | | | to visit. If you have a doctor who you like, then write |
| unwanted ADHD traits, you can forget that you are a | | | | their telephone number on your list. If you have a |
| whole person made up of many parts. We have lots | | | | doctor that you don't enjoy visiting, whether it's |
| of incredible body parts: eyes, ears, skeleton, etc. Each | | | | because the receptionist is rude or the doctor's style |
| of which is nothing short of a miracle. All we have to | | | | doesn't resonate with you, it's time to find a new one. |
| do, once in awhile, is to get a check-up, so that our | | | | The best way to find a new professional is to ask |
| body can continue working miracles every day. | | | | people in your life who they visit and can recommend. |
| Once a year, it's good to have a health blitz and take | | | | If you have one professional you enjoy working with, |
| care of any health concerns that have been bothering | | | | ask them to recommend someone in the field you are |
| you, as well as routine health appointments that might | | | | looking for. |
| have been forgotten. | | | | 3. Once you have got the numbers of everyone you |
| This time of year is perfect to do your health blitz, as | | | | need to see, sit down with a cup of tea and pick up |
| the weather is mild and sunny, making hopping around | | | | the phone. Think beforehand what the best time of |
| town to various doctors' offices quite pleasant. It's not | | | | day is for you. You might like to go straight after work |
| nearly as enjoyable when it's cold and snowy outside. | | | | or at lunch time. It's probably not a good idea to see |
| There are six steps for your health blitz: | | | | everyone in a week - you will be worn out! However, |
| 1a. From head to toe, write down which of these | | | | you could make a personal goal to see one doctor a |
| doctors you need to visit. It's recommended that you | | | | week until you have seen everyone. |
| visit each one at least once a year and the dentist | | | | 4. Once you have your appointments scheduled, start |
| twice a year. | | | | to jot down the questions you want to ask each |
| - Optician | | | | doctor. This is so you don't have to rely on your |
| - Dentist | | | | memory when you are face-to-face with your doctor. |
| - Gynecologist | | | | 5. Take something fun to do in the waiting room. It |
| - General doctor (for an annual check-up) | | | | could be a gossip magazine to read or a Sudoku |
| 1b. You might have special health needs, so if you do, | | | | puzzle, whatever is fun for you. Waiting times can be |
| add these doctors to your list. For example, a podiatrist | | | | long, so have something interesting and compelling to |
| for your feet, a dermatologist if you have any worries | | | | take the edge off any boredom. |
| about moles, etc. | | | | 6. Once you have seen everyone you will feel so |
| 1c. Your list might include alternative practitioners, such | | | | good. There might be a few follow-ups that you need |
| as a chiropractor or acupuncturist. | | | | to go to, for example if you need new glasses. |
| If you haven't been for a long time, don't feel guilty or | | | | However, generally you will find you are in tip-top |
| ashamed. It's better to visit now and address the | | | | condition and all set for another year! |
| problem head-on than to feel bad every time the | | | | |
