Many worried parents and medical practitioners have pointed the finger at the astonishing rise in prescribing the psychostimulant drugs for children with ADHD. They legitimately question the statistics issued by the CDC which state that the diagnosis of ADHD rises by 3% annually. They wonder if this has any connection with the massive promotional campaigns done by the pharmaceutical companies. There are no medical or social reasons why ADHD should increase so much. Given the other doubtful facts about these medications, more and more parents are now asking if a natural ADHD supplement could be the answer.
It may well be, but the first fact to come out of all the debate is that ADHD meds such as Concerta, Vyvanse and Dexedrine are now beginning to be treated as a two edged sword. On the one hand,
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I think most parents feel that whatever treatment they choose for their ADHD child, the best ones are those that get results. But we also have to consider what side effects there are and how these impact on the quality of life of the child. This is especially true when it comes to the rather more complex limbic ADHD treatment which is extra challenging.
As the limbic system in our brains sets the agenda for how we control our emotions, it plays a vital role in our mental health. When this is compromised, the worrying symptoms of apathy, negativity, hopelessness and mild depression are also co- present with the classic ADHD symptoms such as forgetfulness, disorganization and impulsiveness.
Just another type of ADHD? This brings us to the possibility that ADHD may be overdiagnosed in our society.
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Oftentimes we tend to think of ADHD as a hyperactive disorder with a dash of daydreaming thrown in for good measure. While not inaccurate, it is much more common to find someone with ADHD who has trouble remembering and is paying attention. So memory, and problems with memory function, are not only central in recognizing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder but gaining a favorable diagnosis as well. In this article we will explore this important concern impacting most ADHD individuals.
Memory is a complex storage system
I guess the best way to put it is modern science kind-of understands memory. The American Medical Association described it as the process by which information, knowledge, and past events are recovered, reproduced, or recalled and is thought to involve the storage of information through
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What is ADHD and how does it work are questions more and more people are asking these days mainly driven by greater demands being placed on performance at school, in the workplace, combined with social expectations. The questions as for what is ADHD and how does it work also seems to be reflected in the number of the self-help books written on the subject and a plethora of diverse treatment options ranging from risky prescription medications to brain re-patterning therapies.
What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is the more current name for what was previously known as ADD, or attention deficit disorder. The change in name was made to reflect the high incidence of hyperactivity most often seen is boys.
According to the American Medical Association ‘Symptoms must
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This article aims to help address the possibility that your child may have ADHD, and show you some helpful ways to cope with this disorder.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a childhood disease that causes chronic destruction and frustration in children with and his / her family. According to the American Psychiatric Association, ADHD is a disorder characterized by ‘hyperactivity, impulsiveness and an inability to sustain attention or focus.’
Many people tend to be confused with the terms ADD and ADHD. But, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is actually a type of ADHD. ADD is also known as primarily a discrete type. Two other forms of ADHD are of a predominantly hyperactive / impulsive and combined type (inattentive and hyperactive types in total).
To help you evaluate your child
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A child with ADHD has certain behavioral characteristics that set them apart from their peers. Almost every classroom has one or more of these unique children. Sometimes their presence is obvious such as in instances where hyperactivity and impulsivity are seen. Other times they simply sit in the back row almost appearing to be invisible, both to their teacher and fellow students. This is often the case with inattentive passive children. The inattentive passive type of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is often seen in girls while the hyperactive and impulsive types are common in boys. Nevertheless, it is difficult to place ADHD symptoms in a neat little one fits all box.
The medical definition of a child with ADHD according to the AMA is that of a mental illness characterized by difficulty paying
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I just did a Google search for ADHD remedies, and I was presented with just over four million results. Clearly there’s a great deal of interest in alternative treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which of course makes one wonder why there are so many people trying to avoid the use of prescription drugs which are routinely prescribed for this particular disorder.
This is actually something which intrigued me quite a while ago, and in fact, it led me to do a considerable amount of research. During that time, I cannot begin to explain how much I learned, not only about the medication which is used for treating the disorder, but also about the disorder itself. To say I was horrified would be somewhat of an understatement.
Quite honestly, I am shocked by the fact that so many governmen
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Most parents are worried that the ADHD meds are going to affect their child negatively and have long term risks for their health and ask ‘how can I treat ADHD’. Basically, they are right to be alarmed. Treating ADHD safely has become a controversial issue and parents are right to question everything. While it is true that certain ADHD symptoms, such as hyperactivity, inattention and lack of focus, can be relieved with amphetamine type drugs in up to 80% of children, there are still doubts about the long term efficacy of these medications. In all, a bizarre lack of accurate information about the clinical trials of these drugs in the long term. Yet the majority of the 2.5 million children being treated for ADHD are on these drugs!
Just look at the short term effects that can ruin a child’s
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One of the most known symptoms for ADHD is the lack of attention. This can be obviously seen in children and still a dominant symptom as they grow to their adulthood. It is said on the contrary that the hyperactivity lessens as the ADHD child progresses to adult stage.
According to some early surveys and studies, it is said that ADHD in children are more often diagnosed compared to adults that has ADHD.
There are about half of the children with ADHD that will undergo or experience the symptoms as they grow according to some research. With this, it is strongly recommended to consult a physician or medical specialist to diagnose the child if ADHD symptoms are seen or observed. This is to give immediate management that would help the child as they take the developmental stage of their life.
What the medic
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If you were to ask me a couple of years ago whether I thought detecting ADHD would become easier or harder I would have said much easier. I am sad to report that doesn’t seem to be the case.
That said, the number of prescriptions written for stimulant ADHD has increased by almost 5 percent and continues to chug along at about that pace from year to year with a staggering 12 million prescriptions written last year.
There also seems to be a growing divide between psychologists and medical doctors when it comes to detecting ADHD.
Many psychologists believe that the number of cases is grossly overstated and that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is nothing more than different behaviors becoming more noticeable in structured environments that provide little help for those children who may be overac
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