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ADHD Beyond DSM
From an article by Thomas E Brown, PhD, a credible ADHD expert. He points out that the DSM does not cover all the aspects of ADHD. But it is not intended to. DSM sets of criteria are only designed to … Continue reading
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ADHD Key Points — ADHD Tip O the Day 1000
Just a few of the key ADHD points. There are so many, so many ways to make our lives better, so that we are managing our ADHD and it’s not in control.Sadly, this is my last post. I want to … Continue reading
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Combinations and ADHD Symptoms — ADHD Tip O the Day 997
I’ve been “putting off” doing this post for years now because it’s confusing to me. But it’s time, now or never. Ever wonder why we ADHDers look so much alike?-Procrastination, distraction, impulsive, etc, but also we can look so different. … Continue reading
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Adult ADHD Revisited — ADHD Tip O the Day 987
A break from the relationship posts, but more to come. The Am. Psychiatric Assoc. is revising the DSM V, including the criteria for diagnosing ADHD. Many changes are recommended. The current criteria were written for children and tweaked to apply … Continue reading
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Many ADHD Links, Many Choices — ADHD Tip O the 981
We ADHD ers have difficulty making choices. I’ve collected too many links, so I’m going to dump them now. You pick and choose. It’s up to you now. Doug Links: Outgrow ADHD? Ages and stages of ADHD … Continue reading
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Non Stimulant ADHD Meds — ADHD Tip O the Day 980
While stimulants are the first choice of medication used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there are many non-stimulant medications that may be used. Statistically, stimulants are more effective, 85 % of ADHD ers. Straterra (atomoxetine), has the best response rate of the … Continue reading
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“New” ADHD Science — ADHD Tip O the Day 979
ADHD research continues. That’s good. There’s actually not much that’s very new, but: The new DSM V Tr is due out March 2022. I’ll try to find out what it will change about ADHD diagnosis, but that’s probably not available … Continue reading
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FAQ about ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 958
I get many AHD questions from various web sites. Here are some answers (ie my opinions) with links. What can cure ADHD? – Only God. Does ADHD get worse with aging? – No, age just adds more problems. Am I … Continue reading
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ADHD and Estrogen — ADHD Tip O the Day 952
ADHD is Different for Women Two contributors brought this up and it was a new area for me. Thank you to Susan and Eva. You can see their comments on Post 950. I knew that typically, girls have Inattentive type … Continue reading
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I’m Very Doubtful — ADHD Tip O the Day 949
Technically, adult onset ADHD isn’t possible, because it’s a neuro developmental disorder, meaning we’re born with it (or at least something interferes with the development of the nervous system early in life). The DSM requires symptoms to be present before … Continue reading
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ADHD Medications — ADHD Tips O the Day 948
This article is so good I’m offering it as the ADHD Tip O the Day ADHD Medications Hope you’ll read and enjoy it. doug Poem O the Day: The Mail Back in the day, when I was working, in … Continue reading
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Simplistic Oversimplified Simple Version of the Whole Dadgum Thing — ADHD Tip O the Day 937.5
We’ve been reviewing the science of ADHD, so to start the New Year (it’s gotta be better), here’s a summary of the neurobiology (as I understand it). (If this is old stuff to you, please just scroll down to … Continue reading
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ADHD Emotions Part 3— ADHD Tip O the Day 923
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria as a part of ADHD Do I have RSD? I don’t know. I reread the article, it says usually the crashes just last for hours, mine last a day or two. Still, I’m certainly overly sensitive and … Continue reading
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ADHD Emotions, Part Two — ADHD Tip O the Day 922
“Rejection sensitive dysphoria is not a formal diagnosis, but rather one of the most common and disruptive manifestations of emotional dysregulation — a common but under-researched and oft-misunderstood symptom of ADHD, particularly in adults.” I read this article and dismissed … Continue reading
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Marijuana and ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 918
Does Marijauna help with ADHD? I recently answered this question about marijuana (weed, pot) on another website. My answer stimulated a lot of controversy. My answer began, “I don’t recommend marijuana. “ Apparently some people took this as my being … Continue reading
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Does ADHD Medication Help With —? — ADHD Tip O the Day 909
ADHD Medication Helps with Focus, Motivation, Inertia The medication can be a miracle for some, but it doesn’t seem to help with: irritability losing things memory patience time management sleep Too bad; sorry. But what it does help with … Continue reading
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The Brake and the Accelerator — ADHD Tip O the Day 908
A Little ADHD Science: We have one amygdala deep in each side of the brain, a small group of nerve cells very involved with emotions. The frontal lobe is a whole section of the brain, guess where? Basically, the amygdala … Continue reading
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The ADHD Brain — ADHD Tip O the Day 906
An Excellent Article from Dr. Nigg on the ADHD Brain (link is below) The new focus is on networks, not just the neurotransmitters on which they work. The networks link different discrete areas of the brain. I suspect there may … Continue reading
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Genes and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 899
New ADHD Research This study is over my head, but I’m trying to summarize it as best I can. For the many of you more astute than me, the link for the whole study is below. A new very large … Continue reading
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More ADHD Science —ADHD Tip O the Day 897
We’re all tired of the virus thing. I just ask that you pay attention to the scientific experts, especially those willing to admit they don’t really know, and ignore the blathering and BS. Here’s more ADHD science: 1. Sleep problems … Continue reading
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Virus, Science, and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 896
Virus, virus, virus and ADHD What else is there to talk about? We are blessed with leadership from someone who was born with innate understanding of science so that, despite his being apparently illiterate, he knows more about scientific things … Continue reading
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Sleep and ADHD, and Now, the Virus — ADHD Tip O the Day 894
Virus I meant this post to be solely about sleep and ADHD. After all, what does the virus have to do with ADHD? Well, not much, except we’re impulsive and impatient, and prone to take risks. So, wash your hands … Continue reading
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Too Busy? — ADHD Tip O the Day 892
With ADHD, I’m Always “Too Busy” Since I retired, I figured I wouldn’t feel too busy all the time anymore. Wrong. I suddenly had a brilliant insight. Maybe if I didn’t try to do so many things all the time, … Continue reading
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ADHD Pathology — ADHD Tip O the Day 887
Here is a long article again documenting the reality of the ADHD diagnosis. I was slightly surprised to see in the final paragraph how much traumatic brain injury can mimic ADHD. Or, does it in fact, produce ADHD? I think … Continue reading
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Natural Treatments for ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 884
Treat ADHD without medicines? I’ve done several posts on this. I use supplements and Daytrana and strive for a healthy life style, a good idea for everyone. But I do believe the healthy things do specifically help with ADHD : … Continue reading
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The Scientific Method and ADHD Research — ADHD Tip O the Day 881
Statistics can be confusing. This is from a report on research showing that exposure to antibiotics early in childhood did not lead to ADHD (although there is a “but” at the end.): “Risk of developing ADHD was estimated using Cox … Continue reading
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The Scientific Method — ADHD Tip O the Day 880
If you’re very familiar with the scientific method, skip down to part two. Many of us are interested in research on ADHD. It’s important to understand what’s going on. Part One: The Scientific Method 1. A researcher states a hypothesis, … Continue reading
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Too Busy with ADHD — Tip O the Day 879
Why Am I “Too Busy?” Ram is on a roll; this comes from comments and discussion: Too Busy, part one: With ADHD – 1. It’s hard to set priorities. 2. I want to do it all. 3. I set good … Continue reading
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ADHD Research — ADHD Tip O the Day 877
There is new ADHD research, but nothing that new. The stimulants sometimes cause insomnia. (This can usually be fixed by changing dose, schedule, or medication. I need to get my Daytrana patch off by 5:10 PM and I usually … Continue reading
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Vitamin D for ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 866
From the National Institutes of Health: “The diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency was significantly greater in children with ADHD compared with the control group ( P < 0.05). Children with ADHD had significantly ( P = 0.0009) lower values of … Continue reading
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Defective — ADHD Tip O the Day 863
Who’s defective??! My patient sat with her head down, looking morose. I asked her why. “I’m defective,” she answered.” Just defective.” “What do you mean?” “Well, I have anxiety disorder and phobias. I’m just defective. I tried reassurance. “You’re not … Continue reading
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Momma Tried Meds— ADHD Tip O the Day 853
Should you give medication to your ADHD child, or take it your self? Diane Yvonne shared her post on another site. “Just wanting to share my experience. My 11 year old son has ADD. We opted not to try medication … Continue reading
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JADE and ADHD —- ADHD Tip O the Day 850
Ram, who is a great contributor to the ADHD blog, has written about the difficulties of dealing with family. I couldn’t refrain from offering some advice: “Ram Families are truly difficult. Ignorance makes it even worse. You need to manage … Continue reading
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Outgrow ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 849
Questions Abound About ADHD A follower asked if children outgrow ADHD. Research shows that 50% of children with ADHD will “grow out of it” by late adolescence. This means that they might still have some symptoms but the symptoms are … Continue reading
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Another Way to Look At ADHD—ADHD Tip 0 the Day 847
There are many different ways to look at ADHD: Some people deny that it exists. The fact that they have no idea what they are talking about does not deter them. Some people say it is an executive dysfunction problem. … Continue reading
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Can a Month Cause ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 846
Can A Month Matter in ADHD? The research show that kids who are born in August have higher rates of ADHD than those born in September. The strong implication is that starting school when you’re younger makes you susceptible to a … Continue reading
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New Research on ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 836
ADHD Research I try to keep current on the ADHD research and to keep you current. 1. Some of the latest research just confirms previous findings. ADHD diagnosed in childhood persists in up to 65% of adolescents and up to … Continue reading
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Comments About ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 822
Do you read the comments? I hope so. They are often better than the post. And contributing upgrades the blog. Here’s two of my responses to good comments: Scott Good to hear from you. The boating sounds great. Two things, … Continue reading
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Update on ADHD Science and Controversies- ADHD Tip O the Day 821
Controversies in ADHD In my opinion, science can be flawed, but it is more trustworthy than opinions. In the following, my opinions are italicized. There really is no controversy about whether or not ADHD exists. There are more and more studies showing … Continue reading
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Life With ADHD, With and Without Medicine, by Ram — ADHD Tip O the Day 818
I am grateful to Ram for her many good contribution to the ADHD blog. I don’t know if you read all the comments, so I’m posting her last one here. Lots of good stuff in it. doug Great post, as … Continue reading
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Medicines for ADHD?— ADHD Tip O the Day 817
ADHD medicines – alway a controversy! My View: The medicines – Ritalin, Adderal, Vyanse,Concerta, Daytrana, et al – are miracle workers for some, very helpful to others, somewhat helpful to some, and worthless or even detrimental to some. You will never know … Continue reading
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More Research on ADHD (Supporting My Previous Opinions) — ADHD Tip O the Day 811
New Research On ADHD Lots of important research comes from Scandinavia because they apparently keep very good detailed statistics on everyone from birth to death. That is a very valuable bank of data, but the concept probably would not … Continue reading
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In ADHD, Attitude Makes the Difference – But Then, There is Word Power — ADHD Tip O the Day 807
With ADHD, Everything Can Be Difficult But there are strategies to make things less difficult. Last post, I said that my job is difficult, but I love it. What helps me is using the power of words and keeping focus … Continue reading
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Comprehensive Treatment for ADHD: An Update —ADHD Tip O the Day 789
OK, So I Lied – Here Is More From the ADHD Article by Rahil R. Jummani, MD, This is actually the end of the article I’ve been reviewing, somewhat edited, with my comments in italics: “CDC surveys have shown that about … Continue reading
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“Are We Overdiagnosing and Overtreating ADHD?” – Part Three, the Last and Maybe the Best— ADHD Tip O the Day 788
Final Installment On the ADHD Article by By Rahil R. Jummani, MD, highly edited. My opinions and comments are in italics. For what they’re worth. Prevalence: Prevalence estimates have been increasing, with a prevalence in US children of over 8% … Continue reading
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“Are We Overdiagnosing and Overtreating ADHD?” – Part Two— ADHD Tip O the Day 786
More from the recent ADHD article in Psychiatric Times (Jummani, MD, et al, in Psychiatric Times, May 2017, pp 26-28.) To diagnose ADHD formally in children requires at least 6 of 9 inattentive symptoms and /or at least 6 of 9 … Continue reading
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“Are We Overdiagnosing and Overtreating ADHD?” Or Not? Or What? — ADHD Tip O the Day 784
This is the title of a recent ADHD article in Psychiatric Times (reference below, for the compulsive or curious.) ADHD was first identified as a syndrome in 1935. (I didn’t know this, did you? — Syndrome – “a group of symptoms … Continue reading
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The New ADHD Diet — ADHD Tip O the Day 779
Many People Ask or Comment About Diets for ADHD. Here are Some Insights: (Actually these insights are a mixture of facts and opinion. What isn’t these days?) Research: The research shows that some people with ADHD benefit somewhat from some … Continue reading
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Medication, Science and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 771
More new ADHD science From Dr. Wilens and AudioDigest and others: 1. Research shows that the stimulants are not risky for the heart or stroke. Nonetheless, I probably wouldn’t prescribe them for someone with heart trouble. Kids on stimulants may … Continue reading
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Remedies for ADHD. Or Misinformation? — ADHD Tip O the Day 764
ADHD Remedies and Solutions to ADHD I just found a post that’s an interesting follow up to the last two posts about treatment without medication. It’s an example of unsubstantiated claims and misrepresentations. Guy almost says that he is curing … Continue reading
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Stimulants and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 741
Stimulants for ADHD One of the common misconceptions and falsehoods posted on the net are that the stimulants are the same as street drugs. Not so. amphetamines vs methamphetamine Also, I believe that research shows: Stimulants are rarely abused by … Continue reading
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Is Your ADHD Brain Mature?— ADD Tip O the Day 739
Delayed maturation, or erroneous maturation as basis for ADHD? Like everyone else, I have my fixed ideas and opinions, and like most of us ADHDers, I have definite opinions about ADHD. Some researchers suggest that ADHD is a delayed maturation … Continue reading
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ADHD and Your Genes — ADHD Tip O the Day 735
What about ADHD genes? We each have two copies of the serotonin transport gene, SERT, one from each parent. This gene regulates uptake of serotonin back into the cell. The gene comes in two flavors, long (L) and short (S). … Continue reading
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Science and ADHD Meds — ADHD Tip O the Day 780
from Chris Dendy: “Comments from Russell Barkley: Thanks Russ More Evidence of Brain Development Enhancement from ADHD Medications Just today yet another science journal article was published showing that staying on ADHD medications (stimulants) may help to promote brain development … Continue reading
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“Science says —” About ADHD — ADD Tip O The Day 724
‘Research shows that young children with ADHD do better with parental training and behavioral approaches than with medication’ I am a big fan of science, but it is not perfect. Much research is based on averages. For example, a new medication … Continue reading
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Is It Really ADHD? DSM V and ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 720
“Why do you call it ADHD. Can’t you just let kids be kids?” Drives me up the wall. Total ignorance of ADHD. If the kid is floundering, it’s not just being a kid. You don’t just label a … Continue reading
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Diagnosis of ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 719
(If you know about diagnosing ADHD and the DSM, you might skip down to the good bonus links.) To Diagnose ADHD: Sometimes I can talk to and observe a patient for just a few minutes and it’s obvious that they have … Continue reading
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Vitamin D for ADHD????— ADD Tip O the Day 716
I intended this post to be about vitamin D, but I have ADD ADHD, so here: I’m not a big fan of “natural” treatments for ADHD. There is little evidence to support using most of them and some evidence against … Continue reading
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ADHD and Bio Feedback and Other Science— ADHD Tip O the Day 706
A short break from The ADHD Four Great Tips A recent meta-analysis, a study of previous studies, indicates that biofeedback is not an effective treatment for ADHD. That does not mean that it doesn’t help for other conditions, and doesn’t even … Continue reading
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Our ADHD Brains — ADHD Tip O the Day 703
ADHD Doesn’t Exist? There is increasing scientific evidence to prove the existence of ADHD. There is no rational argument against it. How can this new information be used? To better understand the causes of ADHD. To separate ADHD more clearly … Continue reading
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Opinions About ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 702
Everyone Has An Opinion (I’ll skip the joke) Opinions can be based on many things, such as sound scientific study in depth, delusions, or ‘My cousin told me that someone told him’, ‘My gut tells me’, ‘I think I read … Continue reading
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Changing From ADD ADHD – – – ADD Tip O the Day 699
Changes For years, I’ve been using “ADD ADHD” because I thought it would address more readers and possibly produce more hits. Under the new DSM V system, it’s now called Attention – Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. You then specify Combined presentation, Predominantly … Continue reading
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ADHD and Computers – Helpful? or Diabolical Instruments?— ADD Tip O the Day 696
With ADD ADHD, maybe everything is a challenge? On vacation, I’m using my laptop. I’m cheap, and it doesn’t have Word, but KingSoft, a great free program that will save documents in Word form. But, oh my! It’s a booger. … Continue reading
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Crusades, ADHD, Hyperfocus,Too Many Projects – Is it all a waste of time? — ADD Tip O the Day 692
Is This Hyperfocus, or What? I get caught up in crusades. They seem worthy, but are they worthwhile? Do the politicians listen to us? Is anyone’s mind ever changed? Confirmatory bias is universal. We emotionally reach a decision or take … Continue reading
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Wrongness About ADHD? Who’s Wrong?— ADD Tip O the Day 688
All Wrong We’re thinking all wrong about ADHD, Dr. Christakis, “a leading pediatrician,” says. “The current thinking in the field is that attentional capacity and skills do occur on a continuum or spectrum.” He also says that in general, pediatrics … Continue reading
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Stimulants for ADD ADHD, Yet Again — ADD Tip O the Day 682
First, Happy New Year to everyone. Just read a post that was based on a recent study of ADD ADHD kids on stimulants. The post said the the study outcome was that there are many kids on stimulants and that … Continue reading
Sleep, and Health, and ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 679
Inadequate sleep makes ADD ADHD worse I’m a little more disorganized than usual, thus so is this post. Probably because I didn’t get enough sleep last night. Sleep is of fundamental importance to our health and well-being, but even more so with … Continue reading
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Amphetamines ??? — ADD Tip O the Day 659
Adderall is crystal meth! This is not accurate, but it does make a sensational headline. It’s from a recent post on the net. Adderall and meth are not the same, but they’re pretty similar. And so–???? If it helps you and … Continue reading
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Is ADHD A Disorder? — ADD Tip O the Day 647
I found this on the net. The link is below if you want to watch it. I didn’t. “ADHD As A Difference In Cognition, Not A Disorder: Stephen Tonti at TEDxCMU” Well, it is a difference. It’s a difference that … Continue reading
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Your Brain and Your ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 642
Your Genes We each have two copies of the serotonin transport gene, SERT, one from each parent. This gene regulates uptake of serotonin back into the cell. The gene comes in two flavors, long (L) and short (S). If you’re … Continue reading
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“ADHD Science Says – – -” – – – ADD Tip O the Day 639
Some ADD ADHD Science I’ve been collecting scientific tidbits. Much of this is from Dr. Margolis, Dr. Mason and other articles: ADD ADHD kids have a high risk of substance abuse. The medications reduce that to about the normal average. … Continue reading
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Your Genes and Your ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 631
Causes and Courses of ADD ADHD Interesting article from JAMA Psychiatry July 2015 by Pingault, et al. I don’t really understand the article, but here’s what I get out of it. Genes and Environment and Their Interaction Most psychiatric … Continue reading
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ADD ADHD and the Benefits of Fidgeting — ADD ADHD Tip O the Day 630
Can’t Concentrate With ADD ADHD We were at a Wagner opera, which I love. But I had a lot on my mind (what else is new?) and I wasn’t able to concentrate on the opera. I was missing a lot … Continue reading
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ADD ADHD and Dyscoordination — ADD Tip O the Day 619
Clumsy, Clumsy, Clumsy – Is It ADD ADHD? I reached for the glass, and… – I reached too far and I knocked it over. – I didn’t notice the glass between it and me and I knocked it over. – … Continue reading
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Who’s the Expert On ADD ADHD? — ADD Tip O the Day 618
With ADD ADHD We Need Experts Who would you nominate? Long Definition of Expert: An expert is someone widely recognized as a reliable source of technique or skill whose faculty for judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely is accorded … Continue reading
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ADD ADHD Terms and Definitions Controversy – ADD Tip o the Day 616
Joe recently posted on the net: “ADD/ADHD is FICTION – NOT A REAL DISEASE GratefulEnergy Health Guide September 09, 2013 Before His Death, Father of ADHD Admitted it Was An Over-Diagnosed Disease” (well, anyway, i just came across … Continue reading
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Here’s The Poop On Food, Diet, Dyes and ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 607
How Many Helped? How much help? There’s nothing wrong with a good healthy diet. I’m skeptical that it makes much difference for very many people with ADD ADHD. Research shows that the food dyes do make a small difference for … Continue reading
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Keeping An Open Mind About ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 605
New Information I wrote about how hard it is for a person to change their opinion once it is formed. But I am getting a lot of new information. Dr. Charles Parker – I am reading his book- The New … Continue reading
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What Do You Believe About ADD ADHD? — ADD Tip O The Day 602
People are interesting. Here’s how our minds work: We form a belief or an opinion based on our emotional response to an idea. Then we look for data to support it. This may be scientific evidence, Bible verses, or what … Continue reading
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Are Natural Substances Safe? — ADD Tip O the Day 597
Natural Substances Many people with ADD AHD are helped by medicine – Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera, etc.- but many are concerned about medication side effects. Some prefer “natural” substances but not all “natural” substances they use are safe. Here’s a report … Continue reading
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Alternatives to ADD ADHD Medicine Part 3 and Beware! -More Snake Oil– ADD Tip O the Day 595
Buyer and reader, Beware!- More ADD ADHD snake oil Here’s the headline on a recent article: “New treatment for kids with ADHD retrains their brains, reduces symptoms“ Here’s the report on the study that is being done: Researchers hope that … Continue reading
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Alternatives to ADHD Medicines, part 2 —ADD Tip O the Day 594
There are lots of alternatives to cover, and recent studies show that the supplements don’t contain what they claim. What are you supposed do to? Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) for more than ADD ADHD It helps ADD ADHD some. … Continue reading
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Non-stimulant Medicines for ADD ADHD (plus other tips on medicines)— ADD Tip O the Day 592
Advantages of the non-stimulant medicines for adult ADD ADHD: Don’t cause agitation or insomnia; not controlled and easier to obtain; not abusable or addictive; longer acting and smoother effect. Sometimes added to stimulants to improve symptoms or reduce side effects. … Continue reading
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Snake Oil for ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 590
Cures In the 1960s a new cure for schizophrenia popped up every couple of years. Dr. Linus Pauling, a Nobel prize-winning chemist, discovered that massive doses of vitamin C would cure schizophrenia along with a host of other things. But … Continue reading
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Amphetamines for ADD ADHD: Follow-up. Plus, Foundations — ADD Tip O the Day 589
Great Comment On Last Meds Post From Dr. Boerboom. Summary: Dexedrine is not very addictive/abusable. It has a low incidence of side effects. They are different from methylphenidate. Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) may cause side effects, but apparently not often. restlessness difficulty … Continue reading
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Is It ADD ADHD or Executive Dysfunction? — ADD Tip O the Day 588
From a recent article: “Is It Executive Function Disorder (EFD) or ADHD? Children and adults with executive function disorder (EFD) have problems with organizing and schedules. They may also have ADHD and/or learning disabilities, but not always — it’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, controversies, controversy, dyscoordination, dyslexia, EFD, executive dysfunction, executive function, executive function disorder, incoordination, learning disabilities
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The ADD ADHD Year In Review –– – ADD Tip O the Day 572
Another Year with ADD ADHD We are starting a new year, 2015 -I just thought I would remind you of that, since so many of us are chronologically challenged. 2014 has certainly been interesting: ADD ADHD Bashing: Esquire bashed ADD … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, ADHD benefits, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, benefits of add, diagnosis, evaluation, gifts of ADD, gifts of ADHD, medications, ritalin, stimulants, strategies
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ADHD “Natural Fix” Letters to the Editor; and ADD ADHD Brains— ADD Tips O the Day 564
Dr. Marx posted the letters to the editor about the sensational NYT article “The Natural Fix” for ADHD. I was surprised that they’re so positive. And from some apparently credentialed people. And there wasn’t a single negative one. Very surprised. … Continue reading
Stimulants for Children with ADD ADHD? – – – ADD Tip O the Day 561
New report on stimulants for children with ADD ADHD It depends on how you spin it : The headline: Increased risk of cardiovascular events in children on stimulants – Wow! Bad! Makes a sensational headline. 111 children out of 714,258 … Continue reading
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The Natural Fix For ADD ADHD Revealed At Last —ADD Tip o the Day 559
From the sensational new New York Times article: I promised to reveal “the natural fix for ADHD.” So, here it comes. Both parts. Part A: Adults should find a job that is suitable for them! But wait, there’s more! Part B : … Continue reading
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Trivializing ADD ADHD, part two from the NYT — ADD Tip O the Day 557
Yes, ADD ADHD exists Dr. Friedman’s article contains a mixture of scientific tidbits which support the existence of ADD ADHD and the dismissal of its significance. His patient the lateuses Adderal to help her focus but can deletefocus for hours … Continue reading
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ny times again downing ADD ADHD — ADD Tip o the DAY 556
More ADD ADHD Controversy I’m slogging through the November 2 New York Times article, “A Natural Fix for ADHD”. It’s not as nasty as the recent series of articles they ran; it’s more subtle. I’m having to take it in … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADD children and medicine., adderall, ADHD, adhd controversies, ADHD medication for children, adult add, adult adhd, amphetamines, attention deficit, controversies, ritalin, stimulants
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ADD ADHD and Genes- an epigenetic viewpoint — ADD Tip o the day 544
Retirement?? Thought when I retired I’d take a genetics course, learn all about it. Hasn’t happened. Retirement is more time consuming than I ever imagined, and the change in scheduling has still got me thrown off. But I have read … Continue reading
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More on Diet and ADD ADHD —ADD Tip o the Day 543
We all have opinions We form our beliefs based on our feelings. Then we find data to support them, and ignore data that refutes them. Fortunately, there is science. This man seems to know what he’s talking about: Stephen … Continue reading
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More on Food and ADD ADHD — ADD Tip o the day 533
errors in thinking A common error is confusing correlation and cause. For example: The number of people who watch Fox news has risen in the last 10 years. The scores of American students on standardized tests have been falling over the same … Continue reading
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ADD ADHD and Food — ADD Tip o the Day 532
There’s a lot written about nutritional treatment for ADD ADHD. A lot of it seems to me to be wishful thinking. Here’s some science, from Dr. Farone. I’ve edited his post. Stephen V. Stephen V. Faraone, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of … Continue reading
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Outgrowing ADD ADHD — ADD Tip o the Day 524
New brain imaging studies I don’t pretend to understand this, but this is as close as I can get: Years ago, I was taught that children outgrow ADHD ADHD during adolescence. This is wrong. Our brains are different: In children, … Continue reading
Causes of ADHD? — ADD Tip O the Day 517
Do we know the causes of ADD ADHD? We know that our brain circuitry and functioning and neurochemistry is different. Presumably, that comes from our genes (ADD ADHD tends to run in families, especially among males). We have a lot of … Continue reading
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New Brain Studies in ADD ADHD — ADD Tip o the Day 508
New studies using brain imaging: The studies show two types of network within the brain, a resting one and an active one. In children and adults with ADHD, the resting one does not function properly – two major parts of … Continue reading
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Beliefs and ADD ADHD, Controversies, part four – – – ADD Tip o the Day 505
A long article from derek halpern says it better than I have, here’s an excerpt: Here’s The Big Reason Why People Don’t Change Their Minds When Confronted With New Data It’s proven that when we’re confronted with information that … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, adult attention deficit, attention, attention deficit, information on adhd, living with ADHD
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Beliefs, Where Do They Come From? — ADD Tip o the Day 487
According to research, we all do this, ADD ADHD or not: Most of our beliefs come from our emotional responses; we then dig up data to support them. If we come across information that refutes or doesn’t support our belief, … Continue reading
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ADD ADHD Myths, Controveries, and Fantasies — Tip o the Day 481
My new book, “The World Is Flat, The Round Earth Is a Communist Conspiracy and Ritalin Will Make Your Ears Fall Off”, will be out soon. I expect it to be an immediate best seller, and certainly featured in the … Continue reading
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Overgeneralizing with ADD ADHD – ADD Tip o the Day 478
Overgeneralizing isn’t a feature of ADD ADHD particularly, but it seems rampant everywhere. There are two main types, the personal and the universal. “I took medication X (ritalin, adderall, sterrata, wellbutrin, etc) and and had horrible side effects.” Yes, OK, … Continue reading
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Use Of Acetaminophen In Pregnancy Tied To AD/HD ? — ADD Tip o the Day 472
This is of interest if you have ADD or ADHD, and of concern if you are pregnant or at risk for pregnancy (I chose that term deliberately, a little touch of humor?). This is an example of the murkiness and … Continue reading
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