how do u know someone (not me) has ADHD? cos i think a lad i went to hospital with had it cos he was so hyper and clingy i thought something was wrong with him. i'm not being nasty i just want some info on ADHD. thanks
2006-09-12 00:58:41 · 15 answers · asked by stupid 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Its a made up disorder. There is no such thing. It started to be a disorder when parents quit disciplining their children.
2006-09-12 01:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
First of all, to the people who say it's a made up disorder; I suggest you have a chat with my partner as he has it and his behaviour is certainly like no-one else I know. However, it hasn't stopped him from being one of the nicest people I've ever met. I also teach kids with ADHD so any prejudice I had against the disorder has vanished. Yes, some of the parents are crap, but not all of them and many doctors believe that because it runs in families it has always been around just not recognised. Those families have been deemed unfit and rejected by society.
Anyway, check out these websites - they're pretty good:
www.netdoctor.co.uk (has a whole section devoted to ADHD)
http://add.about.com
2006-09-13 08:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by Wibble 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds possible that ADHD might be a factor there. Basically children with ADHD find it hard to concentrate, are often hyper, and it seems like they are just being 'bad'. a lot of people think it is a made-up disorder, but it is definitely real.
Occasionally children with Aspergers syndrome have ADHD too.
Not sure of any specific websites for ADHD, but the bbc (bbc.co.uk) always have lots of info - check out the health section.
2006-09-12 01:51:01 · answer #3 · answered by clairelouise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no info to back this up, but I personally think that ADHD is one possible manifestation of hypoglycemia. If you want more info on that, check out the website www.hufa.org. Low blood sugar can cause a bunch of symptoms that are sometimes thought to be other disorders or conditions. Check out the symptoms link.
2006-09-12 01:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is such a thing as ADHD, if you source the internet you will find relevant information, it is all to easy to blame bad parenting, and ignorance, they say
is bliss, however, parents with ADHD children will tell you that it`s really
exhausting work, fish oil, "Efalex" X6 per day can help with concentration, but
medication is usually the parents last resort.
Regards
lain.
2006-09-12 01:33:45 · answer #5 · answered by RAYMOND E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U can do a simple internet search for it, but ADHD is something that is diagnosed by a doctor such as a psychiatrist or psychologist. U can find more info at a health clinic also.
2006-09-12 01:01:13 · answer #6 · answered by CrystalRose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ADHD is not a made up disorder. Discipline does not work with such children. Far too many children are then drugged with Ritalin.
A change in diet is usually the best answer.
2006-09-12 01:12:18 · answer #7 · answered by felineroche 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really, there are many things that can be wrong with people that are NOT ADHD but appear to have similar effects. I also believe ADHD is too freely diagnosed these days, it kind of covers a multitude of things.
2006-09-12 01:05:40 · answer #8 · answered by kerrykinsmalosevich 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
there are signs like - cant sit still for long,inattention to detail,lack of concentration,don't sleep much,eat small meals often.i could go on all day,the lad just sounds as if he was very worried about procedure etc.
2006-09-12 01:06:17 · answer #9 · answered by witchone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can by if they are hyper etc food like sweets with lots of 3 numbers do not help and coke too
2006-09-13 04:54:35 · answer #10 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their behaviour is impulsive they have no think bubble, they swear, have boundless energy, have problems in school, are disrespectfull, dont learn by their mistakes, have learning difficulties, are imature for their age, can be the class clown, i know cos my son of 17 has this condition
2006-09-12 10:04:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋