Has anybody had experience of non drug related treatments and remedies? If so, did they work and do you have information?
2006-08-02 00:27:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Explain yourself sHaRON...........please
2006-08-02 05:16:06 · update #1
My son has ADHD. his gap is about 5 minutes so it's pretty bad.
I'm assuming you know a little about ADHD? It is caused between the left side and the right side of the brain working at different speeds. Therefore, you could be running and fall over causing a nose bleed. You would be thinking about playing on the swing. You wouldn't notice that you were hurt until you got to the swing and then be confused as to where the blood came from. This is why amphetamines work - rather than slowing the fast side down, they speed the slow side up so that they work closer together.
We controlled my son's ADHD through diet. This was really hard as there was so few things he could eat, fruit being the absolute worse! If he had an orange or something with citric acid in he was totally uncontrollable and always running into things,
We started on a base diet of organic lamb, porridge oats, potatoes, sweetcorn and peas. It took about six days for all the other stuff to come out of his system and we couldn't believe the difference! He was nearly four when we started, and being tested for some serious stuff like central nervous system failure! He couldn't talk, he couldn't focus (either concentration or his eyes). He had no co-ordination. He would run round in circles for hours just shouting gobbledygook. He would run into walls, fall over any curb or step he went near. All this and we had never given him any e numbers! Within 6 days of the new diet he could talk, understand what was being said to him, see, etc. It was like having a normal child (although he was still "busy").
We introduced a new food every three days. We started with foods to make the base foods more interesting. Onions, garlic, tomatoes and spices. Milk (for many this is a no no, but was ok for him.) Start a new food with the organic version. If that's ok, try the non-organic. We then went onto fruits as I was a firm believer that everyone should eat a lot of fruit. DISASTER! We found eventually that he could have 1 banana a week, but any other fruit was awful. We then introduced non organic lamb which was variable. other meats, again starting with organic stuff. Additive free bread (harder than you think) and ingredients for fruit free cakes so he could have puddings.
My son is now 15 and able to control his ADHD without diet (although orange juice and chocolate still have to be reserved for when there is no school the next day). He is doing well and is a delightful person to know.
Also, you should get tested for dyslexia. 60% of people with ADHD and ADD have severe dyslexia.
All the best.
2006-08-03 01:50:44 · answer #1 · answered by krazykarenteague 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Inattention indicators of ADHD comprise: no longer paying interest to ingredient Making careless errors Failing to pay interest and shop on activity no longer listening Being no longer able to stay with or comprehend training fending off projects that contain attempt Being distracted or forgetful dropping issues that are mandatory to end projects Hyperactivity-impulsivity indicators of ADHD comprise: Fidgeting Squirming Getting up frequently while seated working or mountain climbing at beside the point cases Having complication taking part in quietly speaking excessively or out of turn Interrupting
2016-10-01 09:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meditation - such as through Yoga or Transcendental Meditation. Probably works best for the milder cases, or as a supplement, but it helps to calm the mind and teaches control over the mind.
Also solo physical activities, such as running cross country, tennis or swimming, where everything is in the mind, the person can still have their ADD thoughts, etc, but continue to perform the activity. This also burns a lot of energy and makes them more tired. They may not learn team work, but they won't be judged for some of the side-effects of their condition.
2006-08-02 00:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by xamayca.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have that ADHD and all my life it has made me fill like a stupid person when it comes to school. My mom tried to help and my school but nothing helps. Now that I'm older I have learned how to some what control it without medicine. But if there is a way I would love to know to!!!!!
2006-08-02 00:38:50 · answer #4 · answered by 10th warrior 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I had Concerta but it was useless I do not have ADHD or ADD , it was mistaken. I do know someone and they seemed slightly benefit from it.
2006-08-02 01:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no proof that anything but medication helps the symptoms of add and adhd !
2006-08-02 00:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by hartshorntracy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep off e numbers most packets of food and drinks have it written at the back now
2006-08-02 03:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can get high and be able to sit through a whole movie.
2006-08-02 00:31:17 · answer #8 · answered by Thumbs Up Fairy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does this really exist?
2006-08-02 00:38:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah.... er I think that
2006-08-02 00:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by AudioMog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋