Im looking for info on what to do if someone has adult attention deficit disorder but doesnt want to take meds. What are syptoms?
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First, to the Tom Cruise above me, you can go shove off. No one gives a sh*t about your opinions when they actually live with this disorder. Besides, your "9/10" stat is totally made up and ADD and ADHD are both technically the same thing, as doctors now more formally diagnose people as ADHD-inattentive type, ADHD-hyperactive type, or ADHD-combined type.\n\nAs for the question, I'm just going to say...if the person hasn't gone to a psychiatrist and been formally diagnosed, they might as well do it. A psychiatrist can recommend some different wayts to concentrate, etc.
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first of all you should go see a mental health doctor. they can diagnos you if you do in deed have a.d.d. my son was diagnosed at 5 yr old and is now 11 years old . its nothing to be ashamed of.. no matter what people say...he took meds for almost 5 years and now does not . . he is a very senitive ,bright, energetic.creative and very smart.but he struggles every day.its nothing to be scared of its not a disease..it just means you have to focus and work harder . thats all. if you end up on meds and you feel drugged or doped -up  . tell your doctor because that means its not the right medicine for you.there are lots of meds on the market 1 of them is bound to work for you if you and your mom decide to go that route.. hope ive helped
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well sometimes there is the need to use meds my son was on Ritalin i would have him seen by several others 4 there opinion teachers r quick to point out add-adhd it seems now days they used to not med until 3 or 4th grade u need more opinions or mom can keep him home put him in 1st grade next yr not alot of folks know this but in most states kinder is not mandatory good luck and i know what Ur going thru
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More children are being diagnosed because research has begun to show that mental illnesses often do develop earlier than previously though and as with most things, early intervention is very important. For example, for a very long time it was believed that children did not suffer from depression, but that is not the fact of it. The thing is, symptoms in children often look different than symptoms in adults. \nSometimes the answer is medication. Sometimes it makes a world of difference in a persons life. I do think that there seems to be a trend towards ADHD diagnosis and meds being given out a bit too quickly with kids. This concerns me for a couple of reasons. First of all these are serious medications and should not be used as a first resort. \n   And by overusing the diagnosis and medications, it is paradoxically creating an environment/ attitude of less acceptance of these kind of problems instead of more acceptance. It's making it harder for people to understand the reality and severity of them. \nHowever, for those who really need it, the benefits of medication are tremendous. I'm 30 now and have had psych issues for as far back as I can remember. They were not quick to put me on meds and I wish frequently that they had tried it much, much sooner. I didn't try any until I had already been in therapy 11 years, with no success whatsoever. My childhood and entire life thereafter could have potentially been very, very different if I had been properly treated early on. \nThere is an incredible amount of suffering for a person with mental illness, child or adult. \nWhen a child truly has one or more psychiatric issues, we are not talking about children who are just spoiled or have parents lacking parenting skills or who are just acting out as children do. For any parent of a child with these problems, it is extremely clear that something is amiss. The severity and intensity make it impossible not to see. It is incredibly important that such parents educate themselves and understand what it is they are dealing with (with disorders and medications.)
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U might wanna check on Psichology. Do a web search, they have pretty good journal articles and case studies on that condition. Schol libraries might help a lot too.  With these conditions people often get overdiagnosed and she might end up on meds she don't really need
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Well the first thing is to ask if you have hard time concentrating?  more than is normal?  do you misplace things often? it affects people in many different ways. For example, some people pace or walk around in circles unable to concentrate.  Others are amazingly hyper and totally out of control.  I guess what you really need to ask yourself is do you feel in complete control of your actions or to you do things impulsively without knowing why?  If you do you might have it?  Just a note.  Many doctors are very much against recognizing add and many are much more lenient so if you are not getting officially tested but are rather discussing it with a doctor first you should probably get a second opinion to make sure you are getting the correct treatment.
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Do you possibly have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder?)\nI do have ADD and social and work environments are tough and yes I have lost jobs but I learn from \n\nhttp://www.addmtc.com/shortcut.html\n\n\n\nIn my experience, each of the following is a valuable clinical clue to the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD.\n\n\nVirtually ABSOLUTE indicators of ADD/ADHD brain chemistry\n\n   1. Hyperactivity/Fidgetiness\n   2. Impulsivity (hyperactivity of the mind)\n   3. Unexplained inattention for "boring" mental activities\n   4. Primary nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting while sleeping at night\n   5. Episodic Explosiveness, also called Tantrums or Emotional Outbursts\n\nStrongly SUGGESTIVE indicators of ADD/ADHD brain chemistry\n\n   6. Waking slowly, not snapping awake, and/or being excessively grouchy without reason in the morning (91%)\n   7. Difficulty falling asleep at night (73%)\n   8. Unexplained irritability and easy frustration (very common)\n   9. Unexplained negativity with or without depression (common)\n  10. Verbal and/or spatial dyslexia (55%)\n\n\n\nWhatever you believe will happen!\nso  find that job you will love!\n\n\nTips for a job hunt. There is more hiring happening!\n\n� "Forget what's available out there" and go for the job you want the most.\n\n� Change the message on your answering machine: Put the kind of work you're looking for in your greeting. "Hi this is Heather. I'm busy right now looking for a job in the finance department at a startup company. I recently saw a candidate wearing a t-shirt with a brief summary of their skills. Now that is marketing yourself!\n\n� Write the phrase "Pay no attention to whether there is an opening (vacancy)" on a piece of paper, paste it on your bathroom mirror and memorize it and repeat it to yourself every morning. It will speed up your job search and you'll keep a positive outlook. Use the web and library (ask the reference librarian) to get ideas on companies you should target.\n\n� Concentrate the majority of your search on companies with fewer than 100 employees. Just because the larger firms are having layoffs doesn't mean the smaller companies aren't hiring. The recovery is already underway at smaller companies.\n\n� Get out of the house. Knock on doors. Do research online or at the library about the places you'd like to work. Then stop in and ask if they are hiring anyone with your skills. Your physical presence will make an impression on the hiring authority. Or tell them "I already e-mailed my resume and\nI would like to put a face with the resume I sent (have a hard copy in your hand). Tell the receptionist that you need her help. At one company where I worked an applicant showed up in a bunny suit, skip that bunny suit idea.\n\n� Be willing to look at different kinds of jobs: full-time, part-time, short term contracts, temporary jobs etc. Consider these jobs as a bridge.\n\n� Join a job seeking support group to get you going and to sustain your momentum. This is so crucial. You are not alone out there. Don't miss an opportunity to network. My hairstylist and Doctor have referred many great candidates to me. I heard about someone who told their Doctor they needed work, they had a job the next day. Join your alumni! Network at your church. Keep seeking new ways to market yourself.\n\n� Make a simple business card with the job you are looking for along with your contact info and e-mail address. The office supply stores sell the business cards stock so you can print them at home and save a bundle. I added a postage stamp sized photo to my business card. I saw a minature resume on one side of biz card.\n\n� Don't be wearied by rejection. The more noes you get out of the way, the closer you are to a yes.\n\n� Dont' just e-mail your resume. Try Faxing and snail ( U.S.) mailing your resume & cover letter. Companies are overwhelmed by e-mailed resumes. I know someone who got an inter
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I have adult ADD.  I wasn't diagnosed until I was about 22.  I never had problems in elementary or high school with schoolwork.  I was always busy with after-school activities, which made me happy.  I had problems with depression at about 16, which lasted until about 21...  I have a lot of self-esteem issues, problems with outbursts of anger, problems dealing with frustration and anger.  I forget details, so I have to try very, very hard to keep track of important things.  I miss appointments, I lose important things, I sometimes say stupid things without thinking.  I think the thing I have the biggest problem with is self-esteem, though.  I can't blame it on anyone else, because I give myself the most grief for making mistakes.  I find that real life in much, much harder than school was.
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My son has ADHD and so does my husband.  My son was on Ritalin and we didn't have any luck, He is 18 now and hasn't been on meds sice age 13. he has a lot of anger and frustration issues but he self medicates with Skateboarding. He says it helps him to escape and slow his brain down. And get rid of his aggression. My husband is on Strattera and Except for having a daily throw up session he says it helps him to concentrate and focus on his job.
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Be sure you are dealing with ADHD and not other issues ADHD can be diagnosed when its depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) , Allergies etc. Work closely with your Doctor and don't think of the Meds being a cure all its therapy and work. Get a second opinion and if your not satisfied keep looking and if you need to get 20 opinions you might just find that # 21 is right.
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yes... But PLEASE PLEASE be careful when giving him Ritalin... or other ADHD meds...  There are non-drugs you can get from the health food store to help calm them so they can do better at home, school, or where ever.\n\nThere was a boy, age 7 when he started taking Ritalin.  When he was 14, he collapsed and died of heart failure, determined to be caused by taking the Ritalin for too long!!   PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!  There are alternatives to prescription drugs for this!!!
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I am older and can look back and see it in people I grew up with. I have ADD and believe an aunt of mine has it too. She is in her 80's. It has nothing to do with discipline. It is all brain chemistry. I am beginning to think that crack babies might just inherit it from their parents. To use crack, it would take a compulsive type person that is not quite right. The most maddening symptom for me has been my mind racing. I would think of a million things at once. Any antidepressant or Strattera helps with ADHD.
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Oh gosh, NO!  Just being a hyper person does not mean you have ADD.  Do you have trouble concentrating?  Bad grades in school?  Personally, I think parents resort to medications too soon.  Let kids be kids.
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i am in the same situation...i have a daughter that has adhd with mood disorder and she is on the highest medication you can give someone...(adult doses) she is on so many meds for morning,noon and night...it sucks...but she is truely out of control if she isnt on them...and yes we are extremly disciplinary so its not a parental problem....if she wasnt on the meds she wouldnt be able to go to school...the teachers cant handle her if shes off of them...if we took her off we would have to put her in a special school and that would probably be worse on her...embarressing and everything that goes with that!   i hate the fact that we have her on so many meds it could kill a horse but i dont know what else to do.i sometimes let her go without it...when shes out of school like now,but sometimes its just to much...i am not very patient with her sometimes and i hate myself for that!  but anyways i have never heard of anything outside of meds that can help with this...but i do commend you for not letting them push meds down his throat...but depending on his age and the severity of it the school may force you to or put him in a special school...
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This person has nothing to gain by taking more than prescribed. I wouldn't go looking for sysmptoms, I see a symptom, the abuse, and it is a clear sign she needs to get honest with her doctor if she really wants to get better.
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A shrink would probably lean towards a diagnosis of conduct disorder more than ADHD.  ADHD is misdiagnosed way to much and there is much debate about what are real symptoms.  In regards to your question, though, ADHD people have a hard time staying on task and completing things they start.  A hyperactive person can complete things but typically get bored quickly.  This is just one example of many.  If you look up 'conduct disorder' you might find traits that fit you sister, and if so, good luck dealing with her.  Better consult with a professional psychiatrist.
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I took my son's adderal and welbutrin.....and as a result I took my son off of it..       It messed  me   up...and I decided right then and there I didn't want my Child taking that  stuff....   Plus it caused him to have Heart Palpitations" and "anxiety" attacks..    He wasn't ADD  he was just High spirited and needed extra supervision........    that was when he was 5 now he is 13 and is still a handful   but    he is a good kid  with good morals. and I  am so glad I got him off his meds.   He doesn't even remember half his child hood.  You know I hope that the schools get more money for every kid they have that is diagnosed with Adhd or ADD.   Think about it and think about your Kid.