Is there any actual medical evidence that ADHD is real and not just something we've dreamed up to explain the behavior of children? Should we be giving behavior-altering pharmaceutical medication to children in non-emergencies? Questions to think seriously on if you are a parent contemplating taking your kid to the doctor.
ADHD is also present in adults not just children, it's a real thing. Saying that, i also believe it is often used as an excuse for a child's inappropriate behaviour and i definitely agree about medication being used way to often.
Do you mind me asking how long you have been diagnosed with ADHD? Also, do you take medication for it, if so what? If not, how do you manage it otherwise? Or... do you find you don't need to manage it? Is it detrimental to your well being? Lot's of questions because I have a family member that was diagnosed with ADHD and it's nice to be able to ask someone these things that isn't related.
Within the past year or so, though once i was diagnosed it became painfully apparent to me and my family that i had been demonstrating the symptoms since I hit puberty; we just didn't notice until it was pointed out. It just stops me from being fully effective because I'm constantly moving around and stopping in the middle of tasks to do other things. When i try to force myself to concentrate it works for a while but then i just lose concentration anyway and find myself walking around. I don't take medication, but that is a personal choice. When it was offered I just said no. Sounds silly but I just don't like taking medication for things that aren't dangerous. Maybe i should have inquired further. I also find myself losing my trail of thought a lot, rambling and talking too much in conversations. I'm fully aware that it happens i sort of just can't help myself. Like i said i can sort of prevent myself but it just isn't possible sometimes (which is the very nature of a disorder i suppose). When considering my well-being it makes it incredibly hard to put on weight because something is always moving; I'm never still. Just remember there are different types and degrees of ADHD (the adult one is best defined by the symptoms listed here so my experiences may be, and likely will be, completely different from your family member. Lastly i suppose as a bit of a meta end to this long and bloated paragraph, I got up and walked around once while writing this paragraph and tabbed out a few times to do other things too; it's quite ridiculous when i notice it, this post has taken me 10 minutes to write. If you have any other questions feel free to ask, but i feel that you would be better off asking your family member, because their view on the situation will be way different. Though if you are wondering on how best to deal with it, I'd say that without medication, I'm really not sure.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Though if you are wondering on how best to deal with it, I'd say that without medication, I'm really not sure.
Based on what I've seen, I would likely agree. I know some people that take Adderall for ADHD and it seems to have a positive effect, but they all seem to abuse the drug too. In fact, I think they use it more recreationally than they do medicinally. I've actually tried it myself and it has a tremendous effect. I really do feel I can concentrate more effectively.