ADD-ADHD

Yes, a person with ADHD can go into any profession. People with ADD/ADHD often seem slow, or less intelligent to other people, but that usually isn't the case. It has been found that people with ADD/ADHD often have higher than average intelligence, and with proper management, can be very successful.

In my opinion, your doctor should be telling you what kind of medications. Such a medication is Adderall. In addition, treatment for ADHD has been found extremely helpful and effective when behavioral therapy is also included, as well as medication.

There is no single specific test. Diagnosis is made on the basis of history, current symptoms and clinical observations. There are a number of diagnostic tools, ranging from questionnaires or interviews about frequency of symptoms, behavioral checklists filled out by the person or a caregiver (parent or teacher), and some neuropsychological tests such as the Continuous Performance Test. Contact the organization CHAD for more details.

Although ADHD begins in childhood, sometimes it's not diagnosed until a person is a teen - and occasionally not even until someone reaches adulthood. Because ADHD is a broad category covering different things - attention, activity, and impulsivity - it can show up in different ways in different people. Some of the signs of ADHD are when someone: * has difficulty paying attention or staying focused on a task or activity * has problems finishing assignments at school or home and jumps from one activity to another * has trouble focusing on instructions and difficulty following through * loses or forgets things such as homework * is easily distracted, even when doing something fun * has problems paying close attention to details or makes careless mistakes * has trouble organizing tasks and activities * has difficulty waiting one's turn * interrupts or intrudes on other people * blurts out answers before questions have been completed * fidgets with hands or feet or squirms about when seated * feels restless * talks excessively and has trouble engaging in activities quietly " THIS INFORMATION WAS EXERTED FROM THIS WEBSITE: http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/adhd.html Well I am a teenager with ADD/ ADHD. You most likely have this if you have trouble focusing, trouble keeping thoughts to yourself, or trouble with school. I used to could never get a paper turned in on time at school and could never focus long enough to even understand the lesson. You may have trouble focussing in class, even if you try you can't even repeat what was said throughout the whole lesson. I know before I started on medicine, I would do so much better if I was able to take a hands on approach to it. One way my doctor had me test it was drink a large Mountain Dew. If it makes you overly hyper you most likely don't have ADHD due to an ingredient in Mountain Dew that acts as a stimulant, for some reason if you do have ADHD it will mellow you out. Hope this helps! But everyone will have some slight differences in symptoms.

people are effected by others with ADHD just the same as your best friend has effected you. If you don't like this answer and you are ADHD g-mail me at dedofam@gmail.com

not really sure what you're actually asking...you can be in the military if you have ADHD but you can't be in the military if you have to take medication, it's too difficult to get them if you're overseas or in combat.

MILD I myself have ADHD and its not that bad im normal all that is different about me is that i am always energetic and have trouble paying attention in class and to other people but it is also good because most of the time people with ADHD are inventors because i personally think about alot of things im not paying attention in class. And alot of people have this disibility. and i think it is mild because all that we cant do is pay attention but we are always energetic which is a good thing because im always jumping around and losing weight and i could pay attention for a time but i just without even knowing it am not paying attention.

Xanax is the brand-name for a benzodiazepine; Benzodiazepines are used to treat anxiety and generally can be safely prescribed with most ADHD medication. This drug may decrease the effectiveness of some ADHD medications.

Consult your pharmacist to be safe.

OK. You should go back to the beginning of this ADD forum and read all the questions relating to wellbutrin. They sum up a lot of basics in many easy to read packages. ALL of these topics clearly state that you should NEVER combine Wellbutrin, which affects dopamine and can be over stimulating, or any serotonin re-uptake inhibitor with a Bipolar disorder (unless your doctor KNOWS you have Bipolar and CAREFULLY monitors every single mg you put in your hole) because of the various life threatening affects: suicide, homicide, violent acts of uncontrolled MANIA, and you can guess the rest.

The thing is... It could turn your already screwed-up brain chemistry into a bunch of unbalanced equations (crude analogy) -- AND we all know what happens to unstable equations/solutions in the lab! THEY EXPLODE (more or less)!!! Although I am going a little extreme here, BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.

Please go to a doctor and engage him/her in a detailed description of your TRUE/Noticeable symptoms (be sure to bring the printed information you found on the internet regarding what you think is wrong with you) BEFORE trying to self diagnose or *God forbid!!* SELF MEDICATE!!! you could be putting your friends/family/school/neighborhood at risk as well as yourself.

Lithium, Abilify, etc. treat Bipolarbecause they are MOOD STABILIZERS. Notice the key word: "STABILIZE"

I have heard of mood stabilizers being supplemented with ADHD medication Strattera, only because it happened to me. I am assuming that my Dr. figured Adrenaline really wouldn't mess with mood swings. he was right. it didn't do anything at all! haha. go figure. turns out I don't really have Bipolar after all -- that's probably why he subtracted the strattera and added two SSRI's to the mind cocktail: Abilify, Lexapro, AND Trazadone (which is actually an antidepressant disguised as a sleeping pill). I guess he thought the ADD was the mania part and the depression was the other end of the Bipolar spiral. he never said anything to me- I'm just assuming. But if that's the case, why didn't he prescribe another ADHD med? MAYBE he thought I was schizo and THAT'S why he prescribed the abilify (seriously). He was a pill pusher from the go-go. Asked me ten question's then handed me a prescription a mile long (most doctors aren't like this). didn't do a thing but take my extremely fun and vivid dreams away. They weren't hurting anyone.

ANYWAY - turns out I am ADHD with MILD depression resulting from the ADHD. I am two and a half weeks into Wellbutrin XL (1st week 150mg, the rest 300mg)

CONS -- I have side effects of insomnia, and I had a couple sudden extreme cases of irritability that lasted for about 45 minutes-- but I am usually irritable around 1/4 of a day anyway, just not that severe. That's probably not going to last (body getting adjusted), but you never know. I don't know if the insomnia is here to stay- I need four more weeks to tell. No change in sex drive yet (usually Wellbutrin either makes you hornier or there is little to no affect).

PROS -- ENERGY!!! I am not in the bed for 12 hours or more (sleeping ;} of course). I feel like dancing! Not so much the social part-need to work on the withdrawn issue-but the activity, definately. I already unloaded my mom's packed van up a flight of stairs into her new APT. AND I actually did a chore!!! I dried the clothes!! all in one night. I am actually acting on my responsibilty and obligation guilts instead of just feeling them tear me into little fatigued peices of frustrated disorganization. concentration HAS IMPROVED. I never thought I would say that about a non-stimulant. As it turns out- I feel pretty stimulated. I think it was the dopamine all along. I tried the SNRI. I tried the SRI. I even tried Strattera! and now!!! it was the DNRI all along (not official names but you know what the letters stand for). Go figure. stimulants still work for me by the way- but if Wellbutrin really works out in the long run (2-3 months is all I'm able to give for trial and error. If it doesn't work by then I'm back on the speed or I'm on the street.) I won't have to be a tweaker anymore!!! (JOKE!!) I can never overdose on that crap either. not that I've tried, I forgot I had taken a dose so i went ahead and took another one and it made me fall asleep. Happened again, this time just four hours after I got up! took too much and I crawled back in the bed again for a five hour nap.

Feel free to share your oppinions on this delicate matter and PLEASE -- I am 19 years old, I am scatter-brained, and I collect weird bits of info from (sometimes) misinformed individuals -- CORRECT ME if I am wrong!!!

not really, but you are considered as having a learning difference. a lot of kids with ADHD however do have learning disabilities. still, even if you don't, you may still be eligible for special education.

ADD is often characterized by impulsiveness. It is not uncommon for someone who is ADD to be more prone to addictive behaviors than the general population. They are not doomed to it, but they are at greater risk.Since most people have a reasonably strong sex drive, sex addiction is one of those things that ADD people are more prone to if they submit totheirimpulses.

there is no best medicine for EVERYONE all of the different ones affect everyone differently. you have to try different onesto find the best for the user. some doctors that are certified to dignose ADD might hav samplesof different kinds to try.

Adopt, Or get someone else to have the baby for you using some of your lover's DNA and your's :D

Most generic medications are covered under Blue Cross. Some new drugs may not be available under the insurance plan due to cost; consult the related link to verify.

In the DSM-IV-TR, and in the upcoming DSM-V, ADHD is coded on Axis I. Axis II is reserved for developmental delay and personality disorders.

ADHD is known as a brain disorder due to a chemical imbalance in the brain, and is also commonly categorized under 'Mental Health'. But since it is a type of disorder, it's not really a 'sickness' because it can't be cured, just managed and kept under control.

Actress Margot Robbie was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6 and has remained on medication for it ever since. She also works out a lot which helps her channel her hyperactivity.

ADHD -- the 'H' means hyperactive, this is usually associated with children and they begin to be less hyperactive as they get older and most of that is gone by puberty. Unfortunately other symptoms of ADD lasts for life such such as the difficulty to concentrate on certain things and wavering consciousness, impulsiveness (which isn't always bad), and difficulty waiting for rewards. After puberty there are other problems as their curiosity and impulsiveness makes them more likely to do things they maybe shouldn't, but this also leads them to do new things which can really be neat.

These children are not inherently bad but they don't think or do things the way others do, so to try and force them to (which is what most people do) will cause them and those who try to force them a lot of frustration. ADHD kids often receive a lot of anger from their parents, teachers and other children. Having everyone angry with them all the time can really cause them to hate the world and themselves, which will cause other problems such as deliberate rebellion. They begin to figure, "I'm always being accused of doing bad things deliberately, (which they don't) then I will do bad things deliberately!" This can then lead to criminal behavior later on. At least 50% of people in prison have ADD. Loving them and praising them for their strengths can really help prevent that. Make sure teachers and other kids are not constantly on their case as well.

All is not hopeless! There are methods and techniques that can help. There are books and websites on this subject. Extra patience and understanding is essential with such children or they will get worse. These kids are often very gifted in certain areas and if parents try to encourage those gifts that can help offset the negative traits of ADD. The creativity of many of these kids is quite phenomenal! Since they have the ability to think outside the box most if not all the greatest geniuses in history had ADD. Maybe your child will be one of them!

Unfortunately yes, but with practice and medication for some people you can be distraction free.

( Some times people will have ADHD their whole life and other times ADHD will go away on its own. It most commonly begins to go away at the beginning of adulthood.)

It would be more accurate to say that as children with ADHD grow older, they learn better coping skills so that they learn to compensate and find ways to concentrate a bit better and control their impulses better. The ADHD didn't go away, they just learned coping skills. I am an adult diagnosed with ADHD. I still have trouble sometimes focusing and tend to be more impulsive than most adults, but since I'm lucky to be rather gifted mentally it didn't' keep my from getting 4 college degrees (B.S., M.S., Ph.D. and another M.S.). Even so it has constantly made it more difficult for me to stay on task and get things done on time. The fact that I'm busy on here answering this question while I should be working is a good example.... :-)

no one had any idea what ADD was in 1990

Animals could potentially have ADHD since it caused by a defect in the dopamine receptors in the brain of mammals. There has been several models of ADHD in animals, but it is not yet treatable.

Have you tried the Learning Assessment & Neurocare Centre in Horsham, West Sussex? (01403 240004) No I have not heard of it I am diagnosed by the Maudsley and not getting the help I ought to have

A good place to start would be Adults with Attention Deficit Diosrder UK. See link below.

psychologist/counselor if you want behavior modification treatment, psychiatrist if you want treatment with medication, psychiatrist or psychologist if you need to be evaluated to find out if you have ADHD.

If you want meds don't go to a primary (family) physician. They will prescribe them for you, but often prescribe a dosage too low to be therapeutic. Also, if you try one or two different meds and they don't work, the primary doctor is probably going to refer you to a psychiatrist anyway.

Asperger's Syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder. The diagnostic difference between autism and Asperger's Syndrome is that autism has delayed language development while Asperger's Syndrome does not. (However, some people with Asperger's Syndrome displayed delayed language development.) Often, people with the symptoms who have below average intelligence are diagnosed with autism, while those who have average or above average intelligence are diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.

As conditions, Asperger's Syndrome is not worse than autism nor is autism worse than Asperger's Syndrome. Both disorders can range from mild to severe, so one person with autism might have a much more severe case than another person with Asperger's Syndrome, while another person with autism might have a much less severe case than another individual with Asperger's Syndrome. Severe retardation is a significant impairment that occurs in some cases of autism, so that combined with severe symptoms of autism might be worse than cases of Asperger's Syndrome.

Because people with Asperger's Syndrome have average to high intelligence, they are more likely to have developed techniques to avoid or cope with their difficulties and thus make it appear that they have fewer problems. This means that Asperger's Syndrome can go undetected for years, even into adulthood, so the person does not understand why he or she is experiencing so many difficulties.

Most ADD medications are stimulants. There is one that I know of that is not and that medication is called Stratara. There may be others that are not but that is the one I am most familiar with. Medications like Adderall, Ritilin, Concerta, and others are stimulant's and should be prescribed by a doctor only after he has tested you for ADD or ADHD. If the doctor tells you you have ADD or ADHD ask him to go over you options as far as medications go to find out what medication may be the right one for you to take. You may have to try a few if others do not work for you and you are still having symptoms.

Should your doctor decide to put you on one of the medication's that is a stimulant you need to keep him or her informed as to how you are doing. Are you feeling better, are you nervous or shaky all the time, do you have problems sleeping and so on. Your doctor should go over all those things with you if he or she decides to put you on medication.

Also, if you are put on a stimulant the best thing to do is to not tell your friends, etc. Most, if not all these stimulant are abused by other people, many who do not have ADD or ADHD. I am not sure how old you are but I would just use your better judgment as to who you would let know if you do take the stimulant's.

Best of luck,

Jeff

the full form of ADHD is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder