My boyfriend has recently been diagnosed with A.D.D. the specialist or whomever who tested him, said it was severe. The specialist has to review everything and then she will get back to him on his options. What are some medications that will help and not hurt him in the end? What would you (the public) recommend?
2006-10-27 11:25:50 · 8 answers · asked by sweetbaby0809 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Check this out. One of our television programs had this report last night, I know it's long, but it's an interesting read. Also, check out the website at the bottom:
Thousands of ADHD sufferers worldwide have benefitted from a ground-breaking drug-free treatment known as the Dore Program. Just four months ago Port Lincoln schoolgirl Amerila Honan could barely string a sentence together when trying to read. Today it's her mum Narelle who happily can't find the words to express the amazing turnaround of her nine-year-old daughter, who was diagnosed with dyslexia.
"She's so excited. She’s unleashed herself. She’s become this confident child excelling in everything she's putting her hand to," said Narelle. Amelia's transformation, along with thousands of others around the world, has been achieved through the ground-breaking drug-free treatment known as the Dore Program. It's now being hailed as a cure not just for dyslexia but other debilitating neurological conditions like ADD, ADHD, Dyspraxia and Asperger's sydrome.Wynford Dore, the driving force behind the program he bankrolled and developed in the UK in a desperate attempt to help his suicidal daughter's severe learning problems, said his program has worked wonders for all ages.
"The results are very dramatic like nothing else on earth and, secondly the results last. They are not just temporary and that’s what makes it a remarkable process," said Wynford, who is in Australia to promote his new book and meet some of the many success stories here.
Dore's research centred on a small area of the brain known as the cerebellum, which if under-developed, affects cognitive and motor skills.
The clinics analyse a person's condition using equipment first developed through NASA's space program to investigate temporary dyslexia of astronauts returning from space.
One device studies posture and balance, the other, eye movement. The information is then used to develop a series of simple exercises, which stimulate the part of the brain which isn’t functioning as it should. The results have been phenomenal in almost 90 per cent of people who have been on the program, which costs about $4000 and usually takes 12 months to complete. Wynford Dore says he's not in it for the money. He's out to convince governments, educators, and medical specialists that this is a proven way to go in overcoming chronic learning and behavioural disorders without using mind-bending drugs.
http://www.dore.com.au/
Please check it out, it's worth the time.
2006-10-31 10:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by narba777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several good choices out there now as far as meds are concerned. I know people who really benefit form both staterra and adderal...this is like an illness (yes,it IS) in which your brain does not produce a chemical that it needs. By introducing a drug the brain is stuimulated to produce that chemical thus helping the individual focus. Anyone who says that the drugs are addictive needs to be told that the drugs are addicictive ONLY when bought on street corners and USED in an improper way by people who want them but do not medically need them...
Usually ADD adults have their own set of coping mechanisms(often including street drugs and alcohol) that they have turned to to self-medicate...counselling for both him and YOU would be very helpful for all concerned. He should notice an improvement in his job and/or school and life in general in as little as a month...hang in there it IS worth the struggle.
2006-10-27 11:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by ronibuni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Current Adult ADD treatment practices focus on management of symptoms through a combination of treatment methods:
Behavior modification (including coaching and therapy)
Medication
Combination therapy (medication and behavior therapy)
Treatment should be individualized for each patient
2006-10-27 11:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had ADHD and I was on ritalin. I ended up selling it to friends because i didn't want to take it. there is a pill called concerta (not sure about spelling) but it is the same thing but the pill is different and it's not what drug users want. it's a time release pill for treatment of ADD and ADHD
After having ADHD bad! and having grown up and grown out of it my best advice is to get him in a very structured environment. that's what will help him grow up and out of ADD. it is possible. if you want more info you can e-mail me
2006-10-27 11:33:46 · answer #4 · answered by ur a Dee Dee Dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need medication to help his condition - in fact stay away from it. There are other proven techniques that will help him. Read about it here. Its for both kids and adults.
http://www.empoweredlearningcenters.com/
2006-10-27 12:14:11 · answer #5 · answered by redstorm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gpd is the best healer. He can do what doctors can not. God loves him, and he is precious to Him. Pray to God and draw near to Him in repentance. There is fantastic and glorious future in Christ Jesus. Heaven is true and real, a perfect place of peace and joy for eternity. Never miss Heaven for anything in the world. My best wishes to you both.
2006-10-27 11:38:08 · answer #6 · answered by Moriahho 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
medications and counseling. The most common meds are ritalin, adderall, and strattera.
2006-10-27 13:17:53 · answer #7 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should meditate -- no matter how difficult it is.
2006-10-27 11:30:37 · answer #8 · answered by unseen_force_22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋