ADD-ADHD

It is common belief within the medical field that marijuana will worsen the bipolar disorder. There are those who swear that the weed has helped them A LOT and then you have those within the medical field who laugh at these people. The sad truth is this, not enough research has been done and most doctors, less you find a very experimental one, would most likely not prescribe you medical marijuana. However, I am bipolar and I used to smoke it on a regular basis and I really thought that it helped me. My anxiety would literally vanish and my mania was pretty much non-exsistent. HOWEVER, I also was under the impresion it was making the depression side of my bipolar disorder worse. I say self medicate yourself at your own risk. I am on invega and wellbutrin and feel better than I have in years. I say stick with what is proven to work rather than something that is a big mystery.

Preliminary studies reveal that fish oil may be helpful in supporting mental health and wellbeing. Studies show that fish oil supplements may have some success enhancing aptitude levels and developing mental focus in children.

It is important to take pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplements, like Triple Strength Omega 3. To avoid impurities in fish oil, choose a fish oil supplement that has purity levels of 90 percent and above. This will give you a high potency of omega 3 fatty acids for maximum health benefits.

Desoxyn does, others are different variations of ampthetamine, they should be taking it if they are prescribed it. It's not like the street drugs in the low prescribed doses.

If you think your child or someone you know may have ADD/ ADHD you can seek a psychologist, psychiatrist, or neurologist. Neurologists can diagnose and prescribe any relevant medication if neccessary.

ADHD is a neurobehavioral development disorder that involves underdeveloped regions of the brain; mainly the regions that control focus, attention, and planning (executive functions). ADHD is best treated with a combined approach.

Most ADHD individuals respond excellent to medication. Stimulants are the first line treatment and include amphetamine (brand names include: Adderall, Dexedrine) and methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta), along with newer stimulant drugs such as lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse). Stimulants work by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain which has the reverse effect expected: stimulants calm individuals with ADHD. There are other numerous medications, including the non-stimulant atomoxetine (Straterra) and other off-label drugs used to help with the symptoms of ADHD.

The second proven treatment is behavioral interventions. Behavioral interventions include cognitive behavior modification, coaching, and support groups. "Life" coaching involves meeting with a person regularly to receive input and set goals, while helping the individual see what behaviors he/she needs to change.

Lastly, most ADHD individuals exercise extremely calming and this has been proven in medical literature. There are numerous other treatments including natural herbs and vitamins which have not been proven clinically effective at this point.

The best way to treat ADHD is with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy, under the advice of a doctor.

You have to find a provider that will test and treat for ADHD that takes medicaid as insurance. But yes, medicaid will cover it.

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It varies from person to person. Some doctors, such as Dr. Tom O'Connell, report that they have a number of hyperactive patients for whom pot has helped tremendously. Other people may have no benefit from it. No medicine is equally effective for everyone, but marijuana is definitely good for at least some people with hyperactivity. The only way to know if a medicine works for you is to try it.

A description of a condition labeled Asperger's syndrome first appeared in 1981. Different people had done research on the condition since then, but symptoms were not clearly described until 1989-1991 by several different researchers. DSM is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association. In 1994, Asperger's Syndrome was added to the DSM. Until a condition appears in the DSM, it does not receive much recognition in the US. Before that, it was sometimes called "autistic psychopathy", "schizoid disorder of childhood", "atypical autism", "social skills learning disability", "nonverbal learning disability", or whichever trait seemed to be causing the most difficulty, such as obsessive-compulsiveness. This breaks the criteria into six categories:

* impaired social interaction * restricted repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities * impaired social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning * no delay in language development * no delay in cognitive development * does not meet criteria for other pervasive developmental disorders or schizophrenia disorders

The European equivalent of the DSM published by the World Health Organization is known as the ICD (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems). It included Asperger's Syndrome in the 1992 publication. This breaks the criteria into four categories:

* no delay in language or cognitive development * abnormalities in reciprocal social interaction * intense, circumscribed interest or restricted repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities * does not meet criteria for other pervasive developmental disorders, schizophrenia disorders, or several other disorders Lars Christopher Gillberg has done significant research on autism and Asperger's Syndrome, and the criteria he developed is considered by those who actually work with children to be more accurate. It was published in 1989. He has six categories of criteria:

* social impairments * narrow interests * repetitive routines * speech and language abnormalities * non-verbal communication problems * motor clumsiness Peter Szatmari also proposed diagnostic criteria for Asperger's Syndrome in 1989. He has four categories of criteria:

* social isolation * impaired social interaction * impaired non-verbal communication * speech and language peculiarities M. S. Garnett and Tony Attwood developed a questionnaire to identify Asperger's Syndrome, which is known as The Australian Scale for Asperger's Syndrome, which was published in 1997. It has a checklist divided into six categories: social and emotional abilities, communication skills, cognitive skills, specific interests, movement skills, and other characteristics.

Tony Attwood's and Carol Gray's criteria is listed as "discovery criteria", rather than diagnostic criteria, because it focuses on the strengths of a person with AS. It looks at Asperger's Syndrome from a different point of view.

Links for each set of diagnostic criteria are below.

Many people with ADHD are smart, but not always, and it does not always show because the people are not attentive and therefore do not seem smart at all, just hyper and quite annoying.

The most effective treatment for ADHD is a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. Using both of these therapies ensures proper treatment of the specific cause of ADHD for each individual. There are stimulant and non-stimulant options for the medication therapies.

Good question! I haven't told my folks yet that I have been recently diagnosed!

You don't mention how old you are...and I presume by the wording of your question that you haven't been officially diagnosed yet. If this is the case, it might be worth talking to someone with ADD expertise, in confidence, to determine if a diagnosis is likely. I don't know if you have free access to this kind of advice through college etc (we do in the UK).

Then I suggest you write all the indicators down that make you suspect ADD. Everything from particular events in your childhood (ADD symptoms have to be present before 7yrs) and how you felt then to how you feel now.

When its all listed it will help you justify your suspicions to your folks if you really need to. You may find they need little convincing or are surprisingly supportive. Good Luck!

It's a shame you should HAVE to convince them. Hopefully, they'll be supportive and want to help you.

It might help to provide some informational pamphlets for them to read. Don't overwhelm them them with a stack of books and medical research/studies. :)

I don't mean to worry you but you should be prepared for a skeptical reaction. Often people are less than sympathetic when it comes to illnesses or disabilities that they can't actually see or have tangible proof of.

I'm in my thirties and my mom and step-dad are either in denial or simply refuse to accept that I (and 2 of my sisters!) suffer from varying degrees of ADD, depression, and anxiety. I sincerely hope you have a better support system than I've had. You'll fare far better than I have.

Good Luck and take care.

Yes, to a degree. ADHD is caused by underdevelopment in certain regions of the brain. However, individuals with ADHD have less dopamine in the brain and respond to drugs that increase this chemical in the brain.

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I believe there is no solid scientific research to support the "chemical imbalance in the brain" theory of mental illness.

No, the symptoms are too different. Depression can only cause cognative problems that might be confused with ADD in older people, but ADHD has hyperactivity as a symptom, whereas people with depression typically have the exact opposite.

yes he does.

-They are Born with it

-They Lived through it before birth

There are two main forms of ADD/ADHD. One is genetically induce, the other induced culturally. While many people believe ADD/ADHD to be the result of birth defects, brain damage, or poor general health, there is no scientific basis to support such claims.

The gentic form is a vestigial development derived from the pre-agricultural revolution era. The agricultural revolution was a period in human history in which people abandoned the nomadic hunter-gatherer lifstyles for more sedentary ways of life based on the domestication and cultivation of plants and animals. In such pre-agricultural lifestyles the various ADD/ADHD symptoms would give an individual an advatage over those without such traits.

The culturally induced variety for ADD/ADHD is often called pseudo-ADD. It is often the result of the modern worlds tendency to make things fast paced, reduce information to small sound bites, and cutting strait to the bottom line.

"Worse" is a subjective measure, and there is no answer for this. ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder can be a difficult condition to live with. Adding Hyperactivity Disorder to it only makes it worse. Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder is a completely different matter and bears no comparison to ADD or ADHD.

There is not really a pill you can take! However, going to a fully natural diet--no processed foods, colors or additives--has helped many. (It is not just sugar that is an issue). Additionally, activities like bike riding, getting enough sleep and a scheduled lifestyle will go a long way to keeping focus.

Many girls and women with ADD/ADHD are often undiagnosed because their symptoms look different from those in boys or men. Many girls or women may not appear hyperactive. Girls are usually less rebellious, less defiant and generally considered less difficult than boys. Boys who are hyperactive and disorganized are easier to spot and more likely to be referred for an evaluation.

There are several personality types of girls in which ADHD could be a factor. For example, there are girls who are shy and withdrawn, but disorganized. There are girls who are "tomboys," who are drawn to risky activities. They may be cooperative at school and work hard to please parents and teachers, but are often disorganized and messy. There are "daydreamers" or girls who seem to listen to teachers in class, but be in another world. They may find their minds wandering, are forgetful and disorganized. They become very anxious, depressed, worried and overwhelmed when schoolwork is due. They often are thought to be less bright than they actually are. "Chatty" girls also have high activity levels, and are very talkative and emotional, but can be forgetful and disorganized. Highly intelligent girls, with above average IQs, who have increasing problems with concentration and organization as their school life becomes more demanding also may have ADHD.

Women with ADHD who complain of feeling overwhelmed and disorganized tend to be diagnosed more often with depression. These women often feel a powerful sense of shame and inadequacy. They oftentimes need to spend all of their waking energy just fighting their natural tendency to be disorganized. Sometimes, ADHD does not become a problem until a woman has a baby or a second baby, when she is expected to be highly organized, accomplishing multiple roles under a lot of strain as both a caregiver and, in many cases, a career woman.

In addition to the above, lots of popular media in our culture, like women's magazines often have articles about how women are supposed to be multi-taskers, and how all women have trouble keeping up with kids, home, work, etc. You see it in movies and TV shows, too.

This can prolong denial, and make it harder for women to get diagnosed.

Yes; as with most mental disorders there are varying degrees of severity. Some individuals with ADHD believe it has contributed to their success, not failure.

It is a psychological disorder caused by underdeveloped neuron-receptors in the brain. Basically, individuals with ADHD have an inability to focus because their minds cannot interpret the satisfaction one associates with achieving a long term goal.

About 3 to 5 percent of school-age children in the United States are thought to have AdHD. This means for a classroom of 20 to 30 students, on average there is one child with ADHD. Boys are four time more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ADHD.

ADHD is not linked directly to increased lying; however, there has not been any large studies conducted into this.

The fact is no. Most kids will not grow out of ADHD but, You can get help with it at a younger age it will help with the rest of there life.