HI FOLKS
I am very happy to be here !! I am experiencing the time of my life and have just found out that I have been suffering from Attention deficit disorder (without hyperactivity) for last 20 years of my life.
This has raised the cloud of depression surrounding me for years. I am planning to start with Bupropion and Sulbutamine.
It this disorder curable or will it be a lifelong malady !!
2006-11-04 06:55:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I feel that the United States doctors are going crazy w/ this diagnosis. I feel this is something you can help on you own. I think that this is a super crazy world w/ tons of things going on in our lives at once and because of this, some of us have a hard time focusing. You need to practice focusing possibly w/ the everyday use of meditation you could over come this so call disorder.
2006-11-04 07:00:19 · answer #1 · answered by truebeing3030 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is generally considered to be a developmental disorder, largely or entirely neurological in nature effecting 3-5 percent of the population.[1][2][3][4] It is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity[5] ADHD initially appears in childhood and manifests itself with symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, poor impulse control, and distractibility.[6] ADHD is currently considered to be a persistent and chronic syndrome for which no medical cure is available. While the majority of ADHD is believed to be genetic in nature, roughly about 1/5 of ADHD is thought to be acquired after conception due to brain injury either parentally or postnatal due to toxins or physical trauma. According to a majority of medical research in the United States, as well as other countries, ADHD is today generally regarded to be a non-curable for which, however, some effective treatments are available. A wide body of evidence has shown that stimulant medication is the most effective way to treat the disorder.[7][8] Methods of treatment usually involve some combination of medication, psychotherapy, and other techniques. Some patients are able to control their symptoms over time, without the use of medication. Within society, there is some skepticism if a diagnosis denotes a genuine impairment or disability. The symptoms of ADHD are not as profoundly different from normal behavior as is often seen with other mental disorders. Still, ADHD has been shown to be impairing in life functioning in several settings and many negative life outcomes are associated with ADHD. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in children and, over the past decade, has been increasingly diagnosed in adults. It is believed that around 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD retain the disorder as adults.
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2016-04-14 07:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have it as well. It is life long and not curable. But you can learn to live with as I am sure that you have. I have to work hard to concentrate on what I read or what people are saying to me without my mind drifting. It can be frustrating at times, but I realize that it is just a part of who I am and that it will never change. I wish you all the best in your endeavors!
2006-11-04 07:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by cabjr1961 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i have A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. too but i take aderole because i'm in school. it's nothing to be depressed, or ebarassed about. i've had many people tell me i will grow out of it. you probably will too. i've come along way myself. i still have it. but it's not as bad as it used to be. i used to not have any friends because i was so hyper and annoying. but now i have more friends than most do. so i think medication will help with your problem. but curing might be a couple of years. depending on how your body deals with it. AND YOU. live. don't be drepressed.
2006-11-04 07:02:13 · answer #4 · answered by John B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ADD/ADHD is not cureable, but it is managable with behavior modification and medication. Doctors and researchers have done brain scans on patients with symptoms of ADD/ADHD and patients without symptoms of ADD/ADHD. The results in patients with ADD/ADHD was markedly different. The brain is literally wired differently in patients with ADD/ADHD.
I would suggest that you spend some time learning about ADD/ADHD. I would also suggest that you begin working with a therapist that treats people with ADD/ADHD to learn some tricks and techniques to help you modify your behavior which will help you learn to manage your condition. An excellent resource for ADD/ADHD information is http://www.chadd.org. CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a non-profit organization serving individuals with ADD/ADHD and their families.
Good luck.
2006-11-04 07:04:43 · answer #5 · answered by kc_warpaint 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not curable but it does respond to medication and therapy.
Try to concentrate on the positive aspects of your life and make a great effort to help yourself get better.
http://www.mental-health-matters.com/articles/article.php?artID=463
2006-11-04 06:59:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-11 02:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by Mathis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-05 20:18:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your trips to market with a list and a period of time limit; that way, you're less likely to stray into the processed foods section.
2016-02-20 10:01:37 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Decaf coffee is a good low-calorie fluid when you're having cravings (and an incredible source of antioxidants).
2016-02-25 05:51:56 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋