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Nailing the basics

Navigating the transition into adulthood with ADHD can be challenging, but it’s also a chance for you to embrace your unique strengths.

ADHD is a part of who you are. It can help you make the most of your super strengths, like creativity and hyperfocus; but some areas, like organisation, can be more difficult and usually need extra tools and support to help manage them.

Whether you’re starting university, an apprenticeship or even landing your first job, we are here to support you.

It’s time to ‘Nail the basics’ – here is a symptom tracker that you can use to make the most of your ADHD.

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All information provided in this resource has been carefully reviewed and drawn from reputable sources, including recognised health, education, and wellbeing organisations. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not replace individual advice from a qualified professional.

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Tracking your behaviours
Diet and exercise
Impulsivity, alcohol & drugs
Tracking your behaviours

Stay in tune with yourself

  • Connecting with how you feel and behave in your day-to-day life may help you structure the thoughts and emotions that you experience in your daily life
  • Tracking your behaviours, for example by keeping a journal, may help you to spot patterns or triggers, allowing for increased self-awareness and greater opportunity for personal growth
  • Setting goals may help you take action before things become overwhelming

All information provided in this resource has been carefully reviewed and drawn from reputable sources, including recognised health, education, and wellbeing organisations. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not replace individual advice from a qualified professional.

Tracking your behaviours

Checking in regularly with your healthcare team

  • If you are on medication, seeing your healthcare team / HCP/ doctor regularly is key to managing your ADHD treatment
  • It’s important to understand if your treatment is working (or not working) so that you can make adjustments, or if you need to start, stop or change a medication, you can do so with your healthcare team / HCP/ doctor
  • Picking up prescriptions can be made easier by signing up for prescription delivery services with the NHS, which may be helpful if you have moved or have a busy schedule

All information provided in this resource has been carefully reviewed and drawn from reputable sources, including recognised health, education, and wellbeing organisations. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not replace individual advice from a qualified professional.

Tracking your behaviours

Understanding your ADHD baseline’ tracker

  • This tracker may help you to identify and manage any patterns or behaviours associated with your ADHD
  • By identifying behaviours that you associate with a good day, this tracker may help you make informed decisions about your wellbeing
  • For example, if you exercise for a week you can see if it improves your wellbeing
  • The tracker may also help you to identify when your ADHD may be negatively impacting your daily life, prompting you to take action before it gets worse. This form does not constitute a clinical assessment and is not intended to monitor or inform management of ADHD. For direction on a clinical assessment please contact your healthcare provider.
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*Please note that any data added to this tracker will only be saved to your computer. 
Takeda will not have access to your personal information.

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Diet and exercise

Finding your balance

  • The NHS recommends that children, adolescents and adults with ADHD should follow a balanced diet, good nutrition and regular exercise to manage its effects
  • It’s not about running endless marathons and living on a diet of salads, but about finding an exercise routine and balanced diet that is manageable for you
  • Universities and workplaces often have sports clubs that you can get involved in – a great way to get active, be social and meet people with similar interests to you

All information provided in this resource has been carefully reviewed and drawn from reputable sources, including recognised health, education, and wellbeing organisations. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not replace individual advice from a qualified professional.

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Impulsivity, alcohol & drugs

Staying safe with ADHD

  • ADHD may make impulsive decisions more likely and adding alcohol or drugs into the mix may turn those decisions risky.
  • Alcohol can heighten impulsivity and mess with your focus amongst other issues. Recreational drugs can hit even harder, affecting your safety and decision-making.
  • In the UK, there are several charities and organisations, such as Rehabs UK, YoungMinds, The Mix, and FRANK, that can support with your ADHD and making informed choices if exposed to these substances in the future. If you are at university, you may even be able to speak to your Disability and Support Service (DAS) for advice. Takeda has no affiliation with these charities.

Remember to remain aware of other people putting pressure on you to act in a particular way, e.g. bullying or exploiting you for their own gain. You don't have to do anything that you don't want to do.

All information provided in this resource has been carefully reviewed and drawn from reputable sources, including recognised health, education, and wellbeing organisations. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not replace individual advice from a qualified professional.

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