Hyperactivity And Animal Movements

Many kids can be very hyperactive and some have ADHD  and need some sort of stimulant or activity to get that excess energy out. I've seen many little ones over the years just run around with so much fire and imagination it's almost unbelievable how some adults can keep up. Now when I say stimulant, I'm not saying put them on Ritalin or some kind of drug to keep them focused, I don't believe in drugs and I was on Ritalin during the first decade of my life.

Hyperactivity is due to the abnormal or extreme case of moving that can be restless and overstimulation of the brain that causes the nerves to keep moving the body. We were meant to move and when you have a case of a child or even in an adult where focus can be difficult for certain tasks either during school or at a job, movement is better than a drug but also we have been told in school, sitting still is a requirement and we have to pay attention to the task at hand at all times. Sitting still isn't just difficult for some, it can be downright murderous to the mind and when you're hyperactive, trying to suppress the nerves is just nuts. 

I loved playing outside when I was a kid, playing ball, tag, building stuff and even rough housing a little but that gave me the stimulation my body needed cause when you're full of energy and don't know how to bring it down and have those endorphins kick in, it can cause someone to have insomnia or restless leg syndrome. When it comes to putting kids on drugs like Adderall or Ritalin or things of that nature, yes it can help someone stay focused and form an ability to control the nerves in your body but it also can have an effect on the nervous system to shut down and possibly cause depression and not have the ability to use the energy needed that brings in those "happy" hormones and you're left with this near "zombie" like state where you're too focused and undermining the energy a kid needs or even an adult for that matter.

If you ever get a chance, watch the films Bigger, Faster, Stronger & Prescription Thugs to understand the drugs that people use to get ahead in their endeavors that include Adderall that kids in high school trade off on. I've believed for nearly 17 years that movement and exercise is one of the best medicines if not right at the top of the list for best medicines to help with depression, insomnia, hyperactivity, motor skills and strengthening the nervous system. It's a natural form of therapy. I know some people have stronger and much different circumstances than others and it's not always in Black & White but to me, going straight to drugs especially in little kids is just a giveaway of saying "you're destined to be addicted." 

I have played around with mimicking animals when I was little but when I got older and discovered systems based on moving like a wild animal, it became clear at least in my experience that this type of training helps a lot more than what the drug pushers give credit for. In my experience, it's an amazing relaxer and gives off endorphins naturally. It teaches you how to handle the body in awkward positions, it stimulates the brain to help control the nerves and muscles needed to move without falling on your face and pulverizes that excess energy to help you focus better and feel good as you continue on your day. It's my go to therapy to help me sleep since I've been known to be a night owl. A few rounds of my animal dice game, some deep breathing and within minutes I'm practically out like a light. 

I'm one of those people who hates drugs or even over the counter stuff (unless it's a supplement I'm interested in) so much that I won't even take cough drops or pain pills. I hated it when I was forced to take things when I was little and when I was in the hospital for my injuries, I felt guilty taking the stuff in the IV. When I had those muscle issues after the car accident last year, the only thing I took for them was Tylenol and after a few days, I tossed them because I felt like I was relying on them too much. I worked on joint loosening & flexibility training and that did more for me than the Tylenol ever did and I felt good about myself. 

Animal Movement or even regular exercise can be a great form of therapy for hyperactivity and it provides stimulation needed to help focus on the things you can do. If I was able to train this way when I was a kid, who knows where my focus could've gone. It doesn't take very long and has benefits that both kids and adults can appreciate. Get stronger both mentally and physically as naturally as possible. Be safe and be aware.