Does anyone have ADD? What are your symptoms and how do you cope? I'd like to hear some experiences...positive or negative....
2006-12-10 11:54:52 · 8 answers · asked by Sara 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
my young cousin has it, do not worry too much, they have a lot of energy in them. get them into sports to run around and you will be fine. (ie, hockey, soccer, cycling, swimming) it will do them wonders, and you as well.
2006-12-10 12:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by peregrine003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have it but know people who do. A great comprehensive book is The ADD Book by Sears and Thompson.
Some people with ADD have other disorders; depression, OCD, etc.
There are many symptoms. I suggest you google the many ADD sites and see what they list and their suggestions. Many suggest medication, however, I don't think that is always the answer. I believe in what is said in the ADD book, that other natural measures should be tried first; proper diet, behavior modification, biofeedback, etc. There are even natural tonics on the market that are said to work, especially in children.
When all else fails, and a good amount of time has been given to see what does not work, medication may be the answer. Counseling is necessary too.
In order to properly diagnose ADD, a team that specializes in the evaluation of people with ADD needs to be seen. They should have a 700 point test asking many questions of teachers, family members, doctors that have been seen, etc.
Other physical and mental problems need to be ruled out.
2006-12-10 20:36:56 · answer #2 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think my guy does. he was really smart but couldnt focus at all in high school-he never hears a word I say to him and I've heard the same is true with his boss-he's never been tested for it though so it could just be a problem with authority
2006-12-10 19:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by cassiepiehoney 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mind racing especially at night, feet are always fidgeting, mood swings. I take an antidepressant, Cymbalta, that has stopped the mindracing and mood swings.
2006-12-10 20:34:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have ADD.
Symptoms: loud, cranky, says things without thinking, impatient, hard to stay calm, anxiety, irrible, combative
Cope: Medications
Result: Positive that everyone wants to be with me.
2006-12-10 19:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by SweetBrunette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giving someone pills for this is totally inappropriate. Covering it up? Meds don't truly fix it.
What you need is to cultivate awareness. Simple. Easy. Real.
2006-12-10 20:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by unseen_force_22 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my spanish teacher: Mrs. Ramos..... theres never a boring moment around her
2006-12-10 19:57:00 · answer #7 · answered by himynameisbrandon 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
huh?
2006-12-10 19:56:14 · answer #8 · answered by my nickname 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋