Adult Adhd Alternative Treatments
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The Unique Aspects of ADHD People
For the most part ADHD people or people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are just like everyone else except they look at the world though a different set of lenses. In this article titled “Exploring the Unique Aspects of ADHD People” we will discover what is thought to cause ADHD people to exhibit the unique behaviors we all have read so much about and also explore one of the unique symptoms of the condition that can be an asset if nurtured correctly. So what do you we get started!
All individuals are reliant on delicate brain chemical balance and interactions to produce the types of consistent behavior that is considered normal or conventional. But in the case of ADHD people this balance is out of whack leading to a myriad of symptoms including inattention/distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
The three brain chemical imbalances thought to produce these symptoms in ADHD people are the brain neurotransmitters norepinephrine, dopamine, and to a lesser degree serotonin. When those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have too much norepinephrine present their ability to focus is dramatically reduced and irritability is often seen. When dopamine is in charge, the brain tends to get caught in a repetitive mode, leading ADHD people to enjoy doing the same task over and over again and finally obsessiveness can be a sign of too much dopamine in relation to the amount of serotonin. Nevertheless, most cases of ADHD are associated with too much norepinephrine.
While the biological aspect is the primary cause genetics also play a role as well. ADHD runs in families in fact most of the diagnostic testing first looks at the ADHD persons family history to see whether or not any one else may have the condition. Several studies by Dr. Joseph Biederman and his colleagues at the Massachusetts general hospital have given credence to this theory. In one study, Dr. Biederman found that first degree relatives (parent and siblings) or someone with ADHD have a five times greater chance of also having ADHD than someone who has no close relatives with the condition.
While it is true that ADHD people generally underachieve academically (80%) they do possess traits which have made a handful successful later in life. One of these traits is creativity. ADHD people have numerous ideas and thoughts running through their brains. In most cases they are fleeting thoughts which will not be remembered but some of them are bound to result in great ideas. Once an idea has been conceived and captured they tend to have an uncanny ability to latch on to it and look at it in ways that others might not have previously thought about. The trait of creativity is one of their great gifts and when allowed to be nurtured rather than smothered into a soup of conventional logic great things can happen.
What Next? Certainly for ADHD people finding ways to manage their problematic symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity should be the number one goal. In this pursuit many parents of ADHD children and adults alike have found answers in the form of natural ADHD remedies. Whether you are worried about the side effects posed by prescription drugs for ADHD or you want to get to the root of the problem rather than just suppress symptoms, ADHD alternative treatment methods will deliver powerful, lasting results.
About the Author
Rob D. Hawkins is an enthusiastic advocate for the use of natural health products and natural living with over 10 years
experience in the field.
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Need advise on low cost alternative treatment for adult with ADHD?
He doesn’t have money for a psychiatrist. He could only afford free counseling.
And he does not have the self discipline to significantly modify his diet.
Any herbal advise? Any other ideas?
My brother’s problem is not excessive movement (Hyperactivity). If it was, marijuana would actually be something to consider. I have heard of it being used to deal with hyper-anxious autistic children.
My brother’s problem is more about the lack of attention & focus. He seems to have no incentive. So marijuana would worsen the problem.
I had a son with ADHD and I treated him with natural remedies. I’ve written a few articles (site listed below) on the subject that you might find helpful
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