Recent questions tagged add

Description : Are all kids with ADHD hyperactive?

Last Answer : It's not HD Hyperactive Disorder ADHD is all about a person/child's inability to maintain focus or attention to tasks and lessons. From my personal experience, spectrum disorder kids get hyperactive because ... it may just appear as the kid is hyperactive, having a tantrum and out of control.

Description : Any idea what I'm going to feel like after going off this ADHD drug (Vyvanse)?

Last Answer : answer:Maybe you should taper off over a weeks time? Or, switch to a different ADHD drug at least temporarily. Why did he start you at a high dose. Always always look up (yourself) or ask a ... their appetite back if they had lost it, and their symptoms return with not being able to focus easily.

Description : On 5th ADHD med - an end in sight?

Last Answer : Psychiatric medications are Degenerative as therapies in many cases Meaning your body will become immune and being that every product out there maxes out in dose eventually, you may have to change them ... the once weekly time released 90mg dose. And all was right with the world once again.

Description : When are performance enhancing drugs ok, and why?

Last Answer : I feel like it's okay for someone to use performance enhancers if they have a good reason and aren't doing it for selfish reasons (like sports players or anybody like that). If the use of the drug will ... or else there could be very negative effects. Just my opinion I'm not an expert of any kind :)

Description : Animal hoarders, junk hoarders, and extreme neat freaks, who has the largest psychological problem?

Last Answer : It depends on the individual person and the degree that their compulsions and anxiety affect their lives. However those things happen to manifest really isn't the issue. They are both symptoms of ... the symptoms happen to go in really doesn't say anything about the severity of the problem.

Description : Can you give me advice about the "ADD Test"?

Last Answer : It was a battery of psychological tests. It took about 3 hours to complete. I do remember that towards the end, I burst out laughing and said that I couldn’t focus to process what they were asking in the questions.

Description : Do you like to nitpick and overly correct others?

Last Answer : “Wadge” should be “wage.”

Description : Can anyone tell me how to treat my Inattentive Attention Deficit Disorder without medication?

Last Answer : I take Vitamin B and Calcium-Magnesium to treat another issue that has some symptoms in common with ADD, and it has helped. Also chocolate and tea.

Description : What has been your experience with Ritalin and Adderall?

Last Answer : Ritalin made my ADHD worse, and Adderall made me sleep constantly. I’d sleep for days at a time.

Description : In the process of making our childs life better (through treatment of ADD, Bipolar and depression) are we hurting or helping?

Last Answer : As far as bipolar and depression, they must be treated. My sister went undiagnosed and was miserable. She ran away, often. She was in very dangerous situations and just couldn't get a hold on life. The ... therapy routes, would be more beneficial; however, like I said, I'm an outsider on that one.

Description : This level of forgetfulness?

Last Answer : Hmm, possible OCD? If it is, probably only the individual would know, because they usually do not discuss the obsessive thoughts (for obvious reasons). This site has a quiz.

Description : Adult ADD

Last Answer : Attention Deficit Disorder is commonly associated with children, but recent reports indicate that even adults fall victim to this condition. From ADHD to ADD Adult ADD and Adult ADHD, which ... it can severely damage people's professional and intimate relationships, as well as their confidence.

Description : ADD Coaching

Last Answer : About six percent of the American adult population today is suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). ADD is a behavioral condition that cannot be prevented or cured; however, different forms of ... adults. By taking advantage of ADD coaching, adults can finally take charge of their lives.

Description : Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Last Answer : Frank has been working hard as a carpenter for almost 30 years. When he was young, he dreamt of becoming a bank manager, but his poor grades in school discouraged him from pursuing his ... be achieved. With the numerous treatments available today, controlling ADD's effects may not be too difficult.