Alternative "treatments"

I had to put the term "treatments" in quotes, because I really feel like the only reason we need medication is to try to fit into a system or world that doesn't work for us. It's not really a "dis" order but a "different" order, if you will. Yet, this is the world in which we live, so if the decision is to try to live within those parameters--then I guess we must be "treated." OK. Enough with the quotes.

Having ADHD myself, I have never been great with alternative treatments for anything. Too complicated, too many steps, and lack of motivation, I suppose, all keep me from being able to maintain and follow through with even my best intentions of trying anything alternative. (Another thing that makes me feel like a bad parent, but alas, I did that post yesterday!). That said, I was sent a link to a video on SuperBrain® Yoga awhile ago from a friend and it was sitting in my inbox until I finally decided to check it out today.

This practice has been part of Indian/Hindu culture for many years--it's not some wacky new thing. I am thinking that we just might be able to try this for a week and see how it goes. It only takes a few minutes in the mornings--and DS#1 is off meds right now--so we can see if it might make a difference. Unlike supplements and other practices that people less distracted than I have had success with, this actually seems doable and if it doesn't work, we're only out a few minutes of our time.

I did read about the book on Amazon, and my initial reaction is that it's not worth the time to read. What I might do, though, is go listen to Pranic Healer Master Stephen Co, author of Your Hands Can Heal You, who is speaking at Changing Hands bookstore in Tempe in the next couple of weeks. While I tend not to be a woo-woo kind of person, I don't totally discard all things spiritual, and while I am a Christian, I am also open to other spiritual practices that I think come from the same God. I also don't believe in coincidences--I think the Universe brings us opportunities when we need them--so it is no accident that I read this e-mail today right before this author speaks half an hour from my house!

Whether any of this is interesting to anyone else or not, I have no idea. On this journey of trying to fit into a world that doesn't seem to fit me (or my husband and son!), it can't hurt to always be looking out for ways to make our load lighter and to have a few more enjoyable moments.