ADD-ADHD

ADD is the common name for attention deficit disorder.

Yes most adhd meds are controlled substances. Adderall for one is amphetamine the same drug sold on the street as speed. In a drug test like you take when applying for a job it will show up as a positive result for drug abuse

You don't have to take medication, but, depending on the severity, I would highly recommend it. Medication helps so much, with everything from remembering to brush one's hair in the morning to getting straight As. I have ADHD, I know what it's like, and to me, medication is a blessing on many levels. Without it, I would barely have any of the wonderful things I have today.

I would not automatically say it was ADHD. ADHD is widely overused and we are doping our children unnecessarily. It is possible it is Tourettes, tardive dyskinesia, a magnesium deficiency, chronic motor or vocal tic disorder, or transient tic disorder . This may also be linked to stress or abuse. Has there been a traumatic event in her life? Tgdan: I'd just like to add that teeth grinding at that age is perfectly normal. But you should speak to your doctor if you are still worried.

ADHD medications usually show up as amphetamines on drug screens.

Yes! I have ADHD, so I know first-hand. I love to read, and when I do I can sit still for hours on end if it's a good book. In fact, that's what I do during car trips and plane rides. If your child has ADHD and your going on a trip, have them bring something they like (DS, book, puzzles) and you may be surprised how still they can be.

No ignoring people is probably not one of the signs of Bipolar. It could me a sign of attention deficit disorder, or it can simply be a matter of insecurity or distrust.

extended release or regular? and does this person have severe ADHD? for recreational use, yes, too much. for someone with ADHD, and having been titrated up, that should be fine. but the prescription should be started with the lowest possible dose, which is 10mg, and gradually increased as necessary.

The symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) include being hyperactive and lacking attention. Similarly, people who suffer from this may appear to daydream or be distracted.

Juanita I would suggest that maybe you can give your child vitamins with his medicine. My 5 year old son takes a Sesame Street vitamin with his Adderall in the morning. It acts as a reward to him. They are very tasty to him as well.It got easier with us after we started using the vitamins. So maybe you can take a Cartoon Character that he/she obsesses about and get them in a vitamin

Attention Deficit Disorder. This term is since depreciated, but was once used for those who did not display hyperactive symptoms. The new medical term for such a person is ADHD predominately inattentive.

ADHD is a hyperactivity of the brain which causes a person to think rapidly and lose focus. Anxiety is when we turn that power in on ourselves, obsessing over and over on microscopic detail. Where there's one, there's usually the other and quite often anxiety is misdiagnosed as ADD in children.

They could blink more frequently than anyone else they spread there jaw apart

I believe there would be a high possibility. To give you an example:

My younger brother has: Autism, ADHD Tourette's Syndrome and Epilepsy.

During the time he was being assessed for Tourette's Syndrome, it was found that my father had a mild case of it.

In the last few months, I've been diagnosed with ADHD. I figured that what I was "feeling" was related to it and the likelihood that it could be ADHD because of my brother's pre-existing condition.

Check with a health professional, perhaps even a geneticist like my family did. It was more for the autism, but gave us a good idea for all of the disorders and the potential for if/when I decide to have my own children.

I'm not a medical doctor just a wife and Mom. My husband and 9 year old son are both adhd but only my husband has both adhd and enuresis. Our nephew (husbands side) is 13 is adhd and also has enuresis. So I do believe that there is a link. don't forget not alot of people will discuss enuresis with you.. so there may be more..

I have one daughter with ADHD and one with ADD both have enuresis. Many parents I have spoken with have the same issue.

Yes. And a link between encopresis (pooping in the pants) and AD/HD.

The same brain areas which deal with behavioral monitoring, control and inhibition/disinhibition are also responsible for the problems with these functions. People with impulsive-type AD/HD have the most problems.

No-one could teach my son to use the tiolet appropriately until he was 6. The symptoms abated markedly once we started him on methylphenidate. Prior to this we had no end of problems with school teachers and incompetent paediatricians who diagnosed it as "poor parenting".

OTOH, I have ADD, and had no problems of this nature as a child other than severe constipation. I suppose I coudn't focus enough to produce, while my son couldn't focus enough to prevent. Same underlying mechanism, different ways of showing it.

I am 50 years old and thinking about going to the doctor before i get fired. I believe i have had ADHD for several years but just thought it was part of stress. I can no longer sit through a meeting without having anxiety build up. I constantly move in my chair and think to myself that I wish i could leave. I can not sit through a whole church service if it runs over an hour. I am always taking on to much and get very stressed when i can't complete it. so yes, i think you can have ADHD at 50.

It is tempting to "self-diagnose" using questionnaires that you may find on the internet. These can be useful in that they may help you to become aware of a potential illness and point you toward consulting a professional. However, these conditions are complex and require a full diagnostic work-up by a qualified health care provider. This is important because other illnesses or problems may be the cause of the symptoms, not necessarily ADD or narcolepsy. Also, proper treatment sometimes requires professional help, using medications, behavioral treatments, and/or psychosocial counseling. Ideally, if ADD is suspected, one should consult with a psychiatrist. For narcolepsy, a neurologist, sleep specialist, or psychiatrist should be consulted. Both of these are serious, often life-long conditions that warrant professional treatment!

ADHD is not associated with being more "mean" than the average person. It could be your personal experience, but there are many different types of individuals with ADHD.

Some people with ADHD have trouble "catching" the subtle social communication forms such as nonverbal facial expressions, etc. Therefore they appear to disregard other's feelings when actually they just "missed" it. They can also "miss" verbal cues or entire sentences while their mind is spinning with other thoughts. Their gears are always spinning. In any case they are embarrassed and ashamed at their lack of social skills and they are masters at hiding this- so it looks like they don't care. Further they may play this whole ruse about not caring as a defense mechanism so that they seem more in control.

ADHD can be a real pain in the butt for these people- the constant social problems and turmoil in their lives can make them miserable. The constant disappointments (how could I forget my wife's birthday again?!) can grind on them. They can get stressed out and grumpy and lose their temper.

All people with ADHD want is to have fun, be loved, and channel their energy into being productive members of society. These people would have been warriors, heroes, leaders, and visionaries in the past, but unfortunately for many they don't always fit in with the modern world of desks, cubicles, hypersensitive culture, and the whole sedentary lifestyle. If they are to survive in this world, they need some outlets like running, karate, and/or intellectual challenges as outlets for all of their energy.

The child should be on real (as in, DOCTOR PRESCRIBED) medication. Self-medicating with caffeine is just asking for trouble.

We are not sure of what you mean. If you are asking about bipolar disorder and attention deficit disorder being present together, it is quite common. You should be speaking to a mental health professional about it if you have these problems. They are both treatable (sometimes with the same medication) and you do not have to suffer.

Some people are commonly misdiagnosed with bi-polar disorder, due to the frequent mood swings associated with Attention Deficit Disorder.

Not at all. Some people have ADD or ADHD which stand for Attention Deficit (hyperactivity) Disorder, which means they have an extreme lack of attention. Some people have valid reasons for not paying attention, like they're tired, or haven't had coffee yet. But no, it's not at all disrespect, if anything, it's merely something that you should just remind them about.

that's a phobia or maybe a mild stress attack thingy. sometimes is helps to sleep in a sifferent room of with a light on.