ADD-ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD for short, affects millions of children and adults in a very impacting way. People with ADHD are often jittery, inattentive, distracting, and very very smart. Is ADHD treatable with drugs, or is this just a way for teachers, parents, and other caretakers to get their child to calm down without having to truly figure out a real way to treat it?

I am 14 years old and i have had adhd all my life.So there really is not any age you are born with it.And usally as you age it wears off.

They treat them as is they are to serve them to wait on them for everything. they want to be admired for everthing they do. alot of emotionialy abuse. and it's always your failt.There's a book called( loving the self absorbed)by Nina W. Brown that could help you. There's just to much to write about

Not at 18 years old. She is an adult and legally can make her own decisions.

Depression yes, I'm currently prescribed this amongst other meds for treatment resistant severe major depressive disorder.

Quite well. Coupled with other interventions, Welbutrin is often effective. You must consult a physician is order to get a prescription.

It is impossible to answer your question to any degree of certainty. Is your ADD/ADHD being managed with medications? There are many questions that would need to be answered before an estimate could be given & then you never know.If you put your mind to anything you can succeed,the mind is the most powerful tool we have.There are many high profile,powerful people in the world that have handi-caps. Try and you will succeed!!! Best Of Luck to You.

An EEG currently cannot diagnose ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, another name for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). It can tell whether or not there are any areas of the brain that are concerning for seizures or a lack of activity, but they are not diagnostic of this condition. They have started trying to use them to predict ADHD behaviors, but this is in the research phase. I would suggest you see a physician and get tested for ADHD in the normal fashion.

Many are misdiagnosed before being diagnosed with ADD. ADD is also used for many things that simply are not ADD. Make sure you and your doctor or neurologist agree that you or whoever has ADD. Once you study ADD, you will recognize the signs over and over in others. Our lives are so busy today, we are all encouraged to go every minute, fill every second - we almost have to be ADD to keep up. I sometimes call my ADD "excellent at multi-tasking". It is difficult to know when you have crossed the fine line from normal busy to ADD, except with ADD you seldom get things done, you cannot concentrate on any project very long without getting bored.

Yup, first diagnosed as lazy all that. I was then diagnosed with depression, which was accurate, but it largely stemmed from not being able to cope with my ADD symptoms. I think a few things made diagnosis harder for me: 1)I've always done very well in school, but it's because I have an excellent memory, not because I could ever study for more than 30 minutes at a time and 2) I'm a girl and don't have hyperactivity, which makes it much less noticeable in most situations.

Here's a link, http://www.iser.com/add-assess-TX.html I am unfamiliar with Houston's ADHD resources, but CHADD (a nonprofit ADD network should be able to help, here is a link to their main site, they have a clearinghouse of links and other info. Good luck! http://www.chadd.org/ My kids had problems with attention, sequencing, calming down and so on--never diagnosed with ADD. However, I found that Houston has a great center for Sensory Integration, which diagnoses and gives them skills to overcome the issues. The best, and the one I used, was Occupational Therapy Center, Inc. Sensory Integration is an additional certification, and the test they give is valid and robust. They did an excellent job with both my boys and both have graduated from college and are working. Not sure it would have happened otherwise. Look up Sensory Integration: http://www.sensoryint.com/

Many kids who are just naturally hyper-active have been mis-diagnosed with ADD. The reason is, hyperactive kids show the same symptoms as ADD. Except with kids who are just hyper seem to NOT control themselves during class. They'll jump around and all that but usually it's a case of not being disciplined enough. They talk out of line, and they get enough detentions and time-outs, they're going to learn "I better hold in my energy until recess". However with a child who truly does have ADD, you could give them a thousand detentions and beat them black and blue every time they lost focus on what they were doing, and they still WOULDN'T be able to stop.

It's very hard to determine whether a kid has ADD or if they're just eccentric and spontaneous, that's why a lot of people agree to wait until their teenage years because then you can see a lot more clearly, instead of drugging up your six year old kid.

Not to mention some kids just naturally have shorter attention spans. It's just so hard to tell a problem apart from a trait.

Unfortunately, so many doctors these days will tell parents that their kids have ADD even if they don't, just because that doctor gets more money every time they get to prescribe more pills. It's a shame.

Effective concentration exercises for an ADHD child to improve focus and attention span include mindfulness meditation, deep breathing exercises, guided imagery, and physical activities like yoga or tai chi. These exercises can help calm the mind, reduce distractions, and enhance the child's ability to concentrate.

There are several possible reasons why your child may experience hyperactivity at night. It could be due to their natural circadian rhythm, which may make them more active in the evening. It could also be related to their diet, screen time before bed, or lack of physical activity during the day. Additionally, underlying conditions such as ADHD or anxiety could also contribute to nighttime hyperactivity. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the specific cause and appropriate management strategies.