I am well over 18 years old and trying to manage my life (with no success)...any ideas, suggestions
taking meds, but nt really helping.
2006-07-23 09:02:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
My son had it and he was able to manage it without meds......
The only thing I can suggest and what helped him, is that you try to have as much structure in your life as possible. That means being disciple and that is not easy with someone with ADD. Follow a routine everyday and stick to it.
Also, exercising is great with people that have ADD/ADHD. It releases a lot of physical energy and frees the mind to better focus.....Not to mention the positive results exercise can give you health wise...
Their is no easy solution, but with a little effort, you can go a long way.....You hold the keys, to manage this condition....Good luck!
2006-07-23 09:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is an alternative to meds, even if not yet scientifically renowned:
Go for a manual one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax. The effect on the self-healing power of your body and mind is simply amazing - own experience. :-)
And it's really worth travelling far - at present, the treatment is available in California and Europe, costing around 200 Dollars. Good luck!
2006-07-23 11:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by swissnick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has ADHD and has been on several different meds and has finally started a new one the only problem ishe builds a high tolerence against his meds quick maybe you should talk to yourDr tofind out if this is possible for you youjust might be surprised I wish you the bestgood luck
2006-07-23 09:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the reading I have done regarding hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), the brain, when it senses that blood sugar is low, will do sometimes strange things to get the blood sugar (glucose) out of storage and into the blood stream. ADD/ADHD may be one way the brain uses to accomplish this.
Eating a diet that stresses protein (poultry and fish are best, unless you are a vegetarian and then soy is very good), low glycemic carbohydrates (look up a glycemic index) and good fat (olive oil for cooking, almonds or peanuts for snacking), may ease your symptoms. Snacking (with these same foods) between meals is very important and helps.
Ask your doctor for a fasting insulin blood test . Ask for a copy of your results. 10 or higher is abnormal for an adult. You have to have high insulin to have low blood sugar.
Chronic low blood sugar can also cause self-esteem problems, anger management problems and a whole bunch of other physical and mental nasties. You may want to check out the symptoms link on www.hufa.org, and see how you check out.
2006-07-23 09:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter has ADHD and in addition to medicine, I take her to counseling. Just so she won't feel so out of place, I guess. It's done her a lot of good though. You could try that. Or it could just be you're either on the wrong dose or you're taking a medicine that just isn't compatible with your body chemistry. That's why there are several of these types of medications on the market. Just be careful and research the medicine before allowing your doctor to prescribe it to you.
2006-07-23 09:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by dorky_goddess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to have ADD and was prescribed Ritalin when I was 25 now that I'm 45 I'm on several different drugs for Chronic Anxiety and Chronic Depression. Consult you doctor about maybe changing you medication.
2006-07-23 09:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by One Hand One Heart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi friend my son is 12 he has ADHD/ASD. Dislexier. Is is very heard for people to understand children with this disability. Thay just think thay are norty children. He is still aloving child. He will do anything for any one.Hope this will help you
2006-07-23 11:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by smillymichelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do have it the meds work, but if you are miss diagnosed and given the meds it can have a reverse affect
2006-07-23 09:05:39 · answer #8 · answered by johnblaze989 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yah. my dad, sis, and older bro all have ADD. my little bro has ADHD. my older bro with ADD also has OCD and suffers with depression from over use with marojana. my sis and i have both soffered from really out-of-control tics (habits, not the bug). my mom is the only sane person in my family......my only advise. face yourself and fight against the illness on your own with a little bit of therapy in the middle.
2006-07-23 09:42:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes..............i was diagnosed with ADHD the hyperactivity part its awful i take 80 mgs of strattara and if i dont im like a person on speed i cant settle down no matter how much i try. its up and down, up and down put this away rearrange this my mouth wont shut up its terrible
2006-07-23 09:08:35 · answer #10 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋