Mental health conditions and relation with chess rating

Sort:
IODiNI

I have ADHD and major depression combined. Some days my brain works fine; some days not so much. This causes a vast difference -like 900 elo to 1400 elo. I was keeping a diary to analyze the situation and found out;

1-Caffeine makes symptoms of ADHD worse you can simply focus a thing,it messes up your sleep cycle less sleep more brain fog.

2-Not doing cardio is a bad idea just lifting weights is not helping it makes your body fit but your brain needs its own kind of workout and that is running outdoors or skipping rope any form of HIIT workout is good for you.

3-You can read books to increase your attention span.

4-Learn a language or a new skill with serious learning curve like chess, jujitsu, coding...

5-Supplements(ZMA, probiotics, vitamin d, omega 3 ) Fish oil is really effective I highly recommend it.

6-Not talking-- lack of vocalizating your thoughts to someone else or to yourself if you don't talk your brain simply shrinks.

7-Videogames are double edged swords if you have a tendency to get addicted and avoid responsibilities just don't if not it's really helpful way of antidepressants playing with friends even better.

I would like to hear your comments about the subject I tried to look at this type of post in multiple places but failed to find it I am pretty sure many people are experiencing this situation. I am waiting for your responses and advices.

Psicojova

😃

CausalityD

Lifting weights is cardio if you don't take short breaks

SoupSailor
Ever tried lifting weights without short breaks? It’s not Poss
SoupSailor
Possible*
EscherehcsE
IODiNI wrote:

I have ADHD and major depression combined. Some days my brain works fine; some days not so much. <snip>

Something to consider if you haven't tried keto yet.

Sadlone

Lower rated are mentally challenged and diseased but anybody rated over 1500 is quite stable

romanracw

I think it only helps you to be honest, chess is a very good mind training. You can also take supplements like trt to boos your health and mental conditions. You can use this the best place to buy testosterone online. Testosterone is a hormone that is naturally produced in the human body, primarily in the testicles in males and in smaller amounts in the ovaries and adrenal glands in females