Stories of people with hyperactivity?
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My husband doesn't have either. He is just full of energy. For instance, when he is sitting on the recliner watching tv he is unaware but he swings his feet back and forth sometimes for almost an hour before he settles down.  Then he wonders why his legs feel sore. \n\nOne thing I have noticed in him and other people I have encountered in the business world is that the hyper people seem to only eat one big meal a day. I asked why and one person told me that to eat a large meal slows him down so he only eats a large meal at night.
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I have had a few!!!  I cleaned a respite home for mentally and physically disabled people while I was at college, I was hoovering a room when one of the patients started being sick, as he had a hole in his throat where he was tube fed, it sprayed all up the wall out of the hole, that was pretty disturbing.\n\nI worked for a short time in a beauty salon, owned by a semi-famous hairdresser so no names as I don't want to get sued, she was an absolute psycho b*tch from hell and her husband was an arrogant man, they made it their mission to make every member of staff cry at least once and made my life heel every day.  I hated that job so much I faked illness and told them I was not coming back.
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You can also try:\n\nhttp://www.healing-arts.org/children/ADHD/homeopathy.htm\nhttp://www.newideas.net/homeopathic_medicine_adhd.htm\nhttp://www.abchomeopathy.com/c.php/3\nhttp://www.sweetpoison.com/health-articles/issue12.php\n\nOr any number of other sites. In Google or Yahoo search, enter the two terms: ADHD homeopathic
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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...You may be suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. You may have even been diagnosed already, but people wanted you to take prescription drugs. \n\nThere is nothing “wrong with you” and this is not your fault! Many people are affected by this disorder. You do need to find out as much as you can so you can make an informed choice about your treatment. \n\nHere is some ADHD information you need to know that most other web sites won't tell you. \n\n"ADHD Facts You Need To Know"\n\nYou need to know what you’re dealing with so you can effectively fight this enemy. The best weapon is knowledge! Warning: some of this information may make you angry at the pharmaceutical companies, so be prepared! \n\n\n"Your ADHD Symptoms"\n\nYou need to be able to tell if what you have is really ADHD. Some people have the disorder without the hyperactivity component, known commonly as ADD. \n\nIf you think you may have ADD, visit our sister web site to find out more. Here are some symptoms of both disorders. Go through the list and see which describes you better. \n\nThese are common symptoms of ADD* without hyperactivity: \n\n You have a hard time solving problems \n You experience difficulty managing your time \n You are easily distracted \n You procrastinate \n You are forgetful \n You find it difficult to organize or finish projects \n You tend to lose things \n You have trouble remembering certain events like anniversaries and birthdays \n You may have or have had a learning disability \n You have disruptions in your sleep patterns \n You have trouble motivating yourself, setting and reaching goals \n You experience failure in your work and or your personal relationships \n You may be sloppy \n You feel sluggish \n You tend to not be assertive \n You tend to go out of your way to please others \n You may be modest and shy \n You remove yourself from social situations \n\nThese are common symptoms of ADHD: \n\n You are hyperactive and fidgety \n You tend to be rebellious \n You tend to be bossy \n You are easily irritated \n You tend to be cocky \n You show off and brag \n Your behavior is impulsive and may sometimes be daring or unpredictable \n You are stubborn \n You are aggressive \n You have a tendency to talk too much \n You are easily frustrated \n You stress out easily \n You have difficulty handling even the smallest of problems \n You are impatient \n Your behavior may be destructive to your self, your friends and family \n You do not adapt well to change or new situations
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most people with adhd are very smart, and creative, the only curse is that society wants to fit everyone into one mold and have them act a certain way, these people dont need medication they need different types of learning envirements.
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I am  a 32 year old woman, I was recently diagnosed with adult add, I tried those drugs and had to stop. they are the same as speed. not good. the side effects are terrible and i went into severe depression when i stopped.(withdraw). I cannot believe parents would actually give their children speed intentionally
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quiet...\n\nyep, quiet!\n\nthen i have my off days where i am very hyper...(weird, isnt it, how being hyper is an "off day")\n\nthat's me, though!
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I definitely have ADD.... ADHD, the inattentive type, not the hyperactive type.  I am a pediatric occupational therapist and I have a Master's degree.  My job allows me to be always moving (my body) around and keeping active.  I know if I had a desk job I would be falling asleep at work.  I would look for a career field that doesn't involve a lot of "sit at your desk and be quiet"-ness.  People with ADD/ADHD often need a lot more movement stimulation in their days in order to be functional.  If you're stuck with a desk job scenario, i would try to find opportunities for movement breaks throughout the day to re-energize your nervous system.
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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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Try being a teacher with ADHD... (Yes, Hyperactive.)  I was diagnosed about 10 years ago.  I am coping well.  I still have days that I forget things, have problems paying attention, and overall spacey; but I learned what things could help me concentrate better.  For instance, for me-> I keep a key or a small amount of change in my pocket at all times.  When I am having problems concentrating, I tend to play with the object.  I am not sure how, but it seems to help me focus better.  I promise... it will get better!
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get them to create something. Drawings, building blocks, games that excite or test their ability to remember, painting, crafts. You can try making them discuss issues. You will be surprised what comes out. If you are facing hyperactive children know that their attention span is very short so a variety of quick games may help. TV is your last resort. They would likely not enjoy the same program anyway. Good luck.
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There was no such thing as ADHD the last time there was a draft.\n\nThere was no such concept until 1980.
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coffee,\n\nThe question you asked is the very issue that's surrounding a LOT of controversy.  I believe there are just as many doctors that will tell you that ADHD is a for real, bona fide diagnosis, and those who'll tell you that it's junk science, just a way to chemically control behavior which is absolutely normal.\n\nI take it your step-brother is an example of one that gives pro-ADHD folks plenty of ammunition and speaking points.  A "demon" you said?  See, in order to have a child diagnosed with ADHD is not as easy as taking him/her to the pediatrician and having the doc put the diagnosis in the chart.  There are a LOT of guidelines and criteria that must be met, and the final "yea" or "nay" would depend on the say-so of folks that the child spends a lot of time with, including teachers, day-care workers, guidance counselors, etc.  One of the main questions that must be answered by these folks, including those living with the child is, "Is the behavior affecting the child's capacity to learn (in a school environment) and/or is the behavior disruptive to others to the point that the environment within the school or home has deterioated-affecting the DISRUPTIVE CHILD in a negative manner..."  \n\nSee coffee, the way it's supposed to be done, is to take how the hyper kid is being affected, NOT how everyone else around him/her feels.  If you look at it objectively, it would be pretty dangerous to be able to medicate a child if all it took were a "majority vote" within the household...agree?\n\nI have a son, now nine years old that was diagnosed as being affected by ADHD.  At first when we tried medications we did not like the way his personality changed, so medication was not an option.  That was four years ago, and by working with him, he's doing much, much better now...he's able to control himself and doing fantastically in school.  \n\nAm I for diagnosing kids with ADHD and medicating them?  There is evidence that medicine helps a lot of kids and for that, I'm inclined to side with those who agree with diagnosing and medicating those who need it.  But ultimately it's the parent's responsibility to see that their child's best interests are being protected.
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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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Try a comparison study of boy and girls aged 10-18 who are diagnosed with ADHD.  Compare symptoms, treatment, success of treatment, school discipline for comparable behaviors, grades, achievement and aptitude, and popularity amongst peer and with teachers.  \n\nShould be pretty interesting.
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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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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.