i also have ADHD and i find it easier to study if you play music through headphones so that you block out all other distracting noises
Yes; there is no study that has shown it worsens symptoms for individuals with ADHD.
No; no study has linked ADHD with having a lower IQ than average. ADHD affects motivation and focus which do not have a direct impact on intelligence. There are certain celebrities with ADHD who credit their success to having the disorder.
The website "ADHD Rollercoaster" (http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/adhd-and-diet-parsing-the-recent-research/) in the article on "parsing the research" provides a clear and unbiased description of a particular study along with links to the original article and other helpful sources.
Methylphenidate improved both social anxiety and ADHD symptoms in adults, study found.
ADHD is no reason to stop studying. People with ADHD may have to work harder to remain focused but there are things that can be done to help. Eliminating distractions is one way to help. This can be done by turning off all music and other electronic devices while studying.
Adderall can help you to focus better if you are ADHD, which will help you to study better.If you are not ADHD and do not have a legal prescription, there's no way to know what effect Adderall will have on you.
I have found a website where there are good self help techniques for ADHD students. I have given a link to the website in Related links below There are various methods to help ADHD students concentrate on their studies. The best technique is listening to calming music especially designed to help ADHD students. This calming music consist of scientific sound therapy techniques which actually addresses the brainwave imbalances associated with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
Gerbils do not experience attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the same way that humans or some other animals do. Gerbils may exhibit behaviors that appear hyperactive, but this is usually within normal range for their species. If you are concerned about your gerbil's behavior, it's best to consult with a veterinarian who specializes in exotic pets.
Current studies have shown that prison inmates are more likely to have a mental disorder of some kind (ADHD, bipolar, and conduct disorders). In one study, the percentage of inmates who met the criteria for ADHD was 9.6%; this rate is higher than the 3%-5% estimate for the general population. Poor impulses and a higher likelihood of drug abuse likely are responsible for a higher proportion of ADHD people in prison.
ADHD is genetic. If you think they learned it somewhere, then that is a behavior disorder and not ADHD.
No, not exclusively; however one study has concluded that it decreased the time to fall asleep when taken with methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta).