Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (or ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder among children, according to the American Family Physician, and cases among adults and children continue to grow. Physicians diagnose ADHD in patients by looking for a collection of telltale behaviors—including poor impulse control, hyperactivity, inability to focus, and more. After a formal diagnosis, patients and their families may not know how to cope or manage their condition daily, aside from taking ADHD medications.

However, there are a variety of different management tactics and therapies you can adopt to help manage the disorder, such as:

1. Practice self care
A lot of people who have ADHD can become hyper-focused on a specific task for a significant amount of time. As such, many may go without the likes of food and water while doing so. This can be extremely detrimental to your health and well-being. With that in mind, taking time to look after yourself regularly is recommended, regardless of what else needs to be done in the day.

2. Get enough sleep
Not having enough sleep can affect everyone negatively, although it can have a greater effect on people who suffer from adult ADHD as it can exacerbate many of the symptoms of the condition. On top of this, many people have suggested that it can be difficult to judge whether medication is working if you don’t get enough sleep. As such, getting enough sleep can prove vital.

3. Have a planner
When it comes to adult ADHD, many sufferers can have a terrible memory. With that in mind, having a planner can have a significant amount of benefits. By doing so, you’ll be able to plan out your schedule in advance and ensure that you’re adequately prepared for the day or week ahead. It also means that you won’t forget the likes of appointments or meetings that you have to attend at any point.

4. Learn to say no
Many of us can have a hard time saying no to things, and this can be even tougher when you’re suffering from child or adult ADHD. However, this is something that many of us, regardless of diagnosis, can learn to do over time. Having said that, the key to doing so is knowing that you’re not letting anybody down by agreeing to tasks that you don’t want to do or have time for. As such, it can be something valuable for child ADHD sufferers to learn early on too.

5. Track medication
When it comes to taking regular medications, many of us can easily forget to take them when we need to. On top of this, some of us may end up taking the medication more than we should in a day. This is especially true when it comes to ADHD medications. However, one of the easiest and most efficient ways of keeping organized with your ADHD medications is by using medication organizer containers to help plan out when you need to take them. This can help you stay organized with when and how often you should take them, and ensure that you’re taking them when you’re supposed to.