who is affected of ADHD?
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ADD/ADHD is just something one has when they are born.  However, it is not diagnosed until they are older and exhibit symptoms of it.  Sometimes it may not be diagnosed until preteen, teen, or even adult years. \n\nFor years, ADD/ADHD was assumed to be a disorder of childhood that faded with the onset of adolescence; however, the disorder is not limited to children.  There are approximately eight million American adults who have ADD.\n\nThe syndrome Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) defies a concrete definition. There are no blood tests, brain scans, or psychological tests that definitively diagnose it.   Not all Attention Deficit Disorders display the same exact symptoms.  There are many combinations of cognitive and behavioral problems that may exist. \n\n\nIn response to the other answers so far:\n\nADD/ADHD is not an imaginary disorder.  It is a chronic developmental disorder which is genetically based.  It is not a learning disability, but can coexist with learning disabilities in approximately 25 to 33 percent of those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.\n\nThere are studies that have found that stimulants are the single most effective way to treat this disorder.\n\nPeople are understandably squeamish about ADD/ADHD and medicating children who are otherwise healthy.  When the public deals with issues concerning children, they don’t want to believe that ADD/ADHD is a real problem that requires medication because it is often treated with Ritalin which is a controlled substance.  Unfortunately, there is no type of medication that will cure ADD/ADHD.  The use of medication to treat it, however,  is very controversial.
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The syndrome Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) defies a concrete definition. There are no blood tests, brain scans, or psychological tests that definitively diagnose it.\n\nNot all Attention Deficit Disorders display the same exact symptoms.  There are many combinations of cognitive and behavioral problems that may exist.\n\nADD/ADHD is not an imaginary disorder.  It is a chronic developmental disorder which is genetically based.  It is not a learning disability, but can co?exist with learning disabilities in approximately 25 to 33 percent of those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.\n\nIn general when the public deals with issues concerning children, they don’t want to believe that ADD/ADHD is a real problem that requires medication because it is often treated with Ritalin which is a controlled substance.  \n\nStudies have found that stimulants are the single most effective way to treat this disorder.  \n\n\n\n\nIs that enough or would you like more?
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I have ADHD and I'm still in school on mysenior year about to graduate.. ADHD is what it is and yea it makes your attention span short and you a little hyperactive, but him not wanting to go to school has nothing to do with his diagnosis..\nSo for some help i gave you a link below for some signs of ADHD and ODD\nAnd about staying in class yea i do sometimes when my medicine starts to wear off so i go to sleep or doodle my thoughts n stuff and it really helps
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It really depends on the health condition involved.  The most common is ADHD. The best help for ADHD is to teach the child compensating strategies like chunking assignments, pacing work and breaks, figit toys and special seating, etc.\n\nFor other conditions, it is really something you have to go by "feel". Some of the more common conditions (e.g. fatiguing issues like cancer, etc.) have websites helping educators...you can also use tips on parenting from parent support groups and modify them for the classroom.
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It depends on the ADD/ADHD and the person. There is never a better drug, cause we're all different
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This drug would affect you regardless if you have ADD/ADHD or not. This is an amphetamine and has a high potential for abuse. \n\nYou shouldn't be taking this drug if it's been prescribed to someone else. Prescriptions are made base on age and weight and symptoms. Adderall has powerful side effects such as elevated blood pressure, heart palpitations and insomnia, (to name a few) that could be worse for you than what the drug is doing for you. Any treatment program for mental diagnosis' includes more than just drugs. If you did have ADD/ADHD, you would need other aspects of treatment for success. This would include but is not limited to; therapy sessions with an MD. Seek help from a doctor before you continue this medication.
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Multiple meds are often prescribed for for ADHD and ODD.  If your son has ADHD you can drop the ADD, that's redundant.  ADHD is attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and ADD is attention deficit without the hyperactivity element so he can't have both.\n\nThere are no interactions.  Did you think his prescriber would write for both without checking first?\n\nRitalin (methlyphenidate):\nCommon adverse reactions - nervousness, insomnia, headache, palpitations, tachycardia, exfoliative dermatitis.\nLess common adverse effects - tics, dizziness, pharyngitis, weight loss, cough, rash\nLife-threatening adverse effects - seizure, arrhythmias, thrombocytopenia & pupura, leukopenia, erythema multiforme\n\nDepakote (valproex sodium):\nCommon adverse effects - insomnia, nervousness, somnolence, tremor, headache, dizziness, diplopia, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anorexia, alopecia, flu symptoms.\nLess common adverse effects - emotional upset, depression, pharyngitis, constipation, increased appetite, bruising, weight gain or loss, bronchitis, pruritis.\nLife-threatening adverse effects - pancreatitis, hemorrhage, bone marrow suppression, hepatotoxicity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hypersensitivity reactions, erythema multiforme.\n\nDon't let the less common and life-threatening reactions frighten you.  These are, well, less common and rare, respectively speaking.\n\nIf ever you have concerns about the medications that you or a family member have been prescribed, take it up with the prescribing physician.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a behavioural problem/difficulty mainly affecting young persons, Bi-polar disorder is a severe mental health problem affecting adults which can lead the sufferer to suicidal ideation.
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Check the CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).  The site has info for adults and employment problems, advocacy, health insurance, professional directory, and a resource center.
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I totally resent this question! ADD and ADHD destroys peoples lives! I am a sufferer and without my  medication I would be out of control! My brother has ADHD and because of this he has not a single friend! His life is ruined! without his medicane he would be destoroyed! And he's only 9! I'm only 13 too for petes sake!  And don't call it speed! These medicanes are legal cause people like you ruin it by taking it for your own amusement! Beside you know perfectly well why Marijuana isn't legal! My Dad smokes and its worst enough! Would you like to lose someone to something 50 billions times worser than that? This question upsets me very much! Your making a resourcfull helpfull medicane into an amusing drug that could be taken away to people who really need it!
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The syndrome Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) defies a concrete definition. There are no blood tests, brain scans, or psychological tests that definitively diagnose it.\n\nThere are many combinations of cognitive and behavioral problems that may exist.\n\nADD/ADHD is not an imaginary disorder.  It is a chronic developmental disorder which is genetically based.  It is not a learning disability, but can co?exist with learning disabilities in approximately 25 to 33 percent of those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.\n\nThere are studies that have found that stimulants are the single most effective way to treat this disorder.  Followers of the news know that more and more people are being treated with Ritalin and other stimulants, and the treatment rates are different from one community to the next.  \n\nUnfortunately, there is no type of medication that will cure ADD/ADHD.  The use of medication to treat it, however,  is very controversial.  \n\nRitalin is stimulant which increases brain activity, enabling those with ADD/ADHD to control impulsively, regulate behavior, screen out extraneous stimuli, and increase attention span.  This may appear to calm the ADD/ADHD person while over?stimulating those who do not have this disorder.  Most people who need medication, that is with abnormal brain function, do not abuse it; however, the potential for abuse is always there.\n\n College students cramming for an exam and professionals preparing for a presentation are turning to Ritalin.  They obtain Ritalin by telling doctors that they are having problems paying attention.  This kind of abuse is dangerous.  Ritalin affects a normal brain differently, and it can make you sick.  For the person with normal brain function, there are many potential side effects including elevated blood pressure and heart rate, nausea, agitation, headaches, and insomnia.\n\nA thorough evaluation of the person’s abilities, including appropriate screening for learning disabilities, should be made.  A diagnosis of ADD/ADHD may then be determined by assessing the difficulties the person has with their ability to stay on task, control impulsivity, and maintain attention and organization.  A person with ADD/ADHD, left undiagnosed and untreated, is at a greater risk of underachievement in the classroom and on the job, substance abuse, poor relationships, lack of self esteem, and problems with the law.  While Ritalin is effective in reducing these risks among ADD/ADHD sufferers, it should be used in conjunction with other methods.
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He may not actually have ADHD.  That's a pretty good way to figure out if a child has it, but it's unethical to give someone drugs to see how they might affect the person--so it's not done.  My guess is he's been misdiagnosed, but try to get the medication switched by consulting with your doctor.
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I don't know but it seems nowadays they diagnose any hyperactivity or problem behavior in kids as ADHD.  Why don't you ask this in the "Mental Health" category?
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and this affects me how?
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My son has ADHD, in the worst way. It is very very hard. Especially when he has a schedule to follow. Most tasks are very hard for him to complete because he is so easily distracted. He is 7 and is on medication, and even that isn't 100% effective. You take a deep breath, and tell yourself they are not doing IT to irritate YOU, they just can't help it. \n\nGood luck, let me know how it goes.
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ADD (Attention-Deficit Disorder), is a psychiatric illness that is marked by hyperfocus, hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood swings, and lack of impulse control. Some experts say as many as 70%-80% of people with ADD have sleep disorders as well. This can be either trouble falling asleep or trouble staying asleep. Either can cause problems with attention, impulsiveness, and distraction, increasing some of the main symptoms of ADD. LOL
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All the answers are good on this one but there is one thing that also causes alot of bad behavior in these children RED DYE in food and Hawaiian Punch etc Jello bad stuff. Allergies also. Prime example my grandson was so hyper and diagnosed with ADHD etc. Meds the whole deal then he was allergy tested he has some allergies. And asthma. Well now hes so much better. But i have seen children like you mention have real problems with the Red Dye etc.