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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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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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Clumsy with ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 907
If ADHD is related to abnormalities of the basal ganglia and the cerebellum, and the circuits connecting them, then what would you expect? Clumsy. I pull a cereal bowl off the third shelf and on the way down manage to … 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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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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Meds for Adult ADD ADHD? — ADD Tip O the Day 736
My opinions about the medications: There are many medications available for ADHD – the stimulants, the antidepressants, and others. Like everyone else, I have my opinions about the medicines, which I will repeat here: Everyone with ADHD deserves a trial … 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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Where is the Time with AHDH? — ADD Tip O the Day 714
Where in the world do I find the time?! Especially with my ADHD. Sometimes I get very frustrated with myself. But sometimes, I’m amazed at myself. I do mess up a lot, but I accomplish a lot, too. And I … Continue reading
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Amphetamines!? And ADHD— ADHD Tip O the Day 711
Research on amphetamines for ADHD For many people, amphetamine is a scary word. Some of the anti-ADHD folks have preyed on this fear and promoted mis-information. Here is some research on amphetamines for ADHD for children and adolescents. Presumably it … Continue reading
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ADHD Medications: Side effects, Dangers, and other Boogey Men — ADD Tip O the Day 646
Why we don’t take the medicine: Some people just don’t like to take medicines. It’s just a thing. OK. Some people think all medicines are harmful. Well, that’s OK, too, I guess. Some people are uninformed or misinformed. Well, … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, add and drugs, ADD and medicine, ADHD, adhd and drugs, adhd and medication, ADHD and medicine, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, help for ADD, help for ADHD, medication, medications, medicine, medicines, stimulants, stimulants and adult ADHD
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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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Tagged ADD, adderal, adderall, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, amphetamines, amygdala, attention deficit, brain, cause, concerta, daytrana, detroamphetamine, frontal, frontal lobe, genes, genetics, medications, medicine, methylphenidate, mind, Problems, research, ritalin, science, stimulants, strategies, strategy, stress, subcortical, symptoms, vyvanse
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Diagnosis and Therapy for ADD ADHD? — ADD Tip O the Day 640
A Response To Some Questions Everyone needs a careful thorough evaluation by a competent knowledgeable professional (good luck there) before being diagnosed with ADD ADHD. (There are other things that can look like ADD ADHD and there are other conditions … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, alternatives, attention deficit, biofeedback, counseling, diagnosis, diet, drugs, evaluation, feedback, food additives, food coloring, herbs, medication, medications, medicine, natural, neurofeedback, supplements, therapy, treatment, vitamins
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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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Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, brain, clonidine, cortex, guanfacine, inhibition, medication abuse, medications, medicine abuse, misuse., progress, progression, stimulant abuse, stimulant misuse, stimulants
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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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Tagged abuse, ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, controversies, controversy, Dexedrine, dextroamphetamine, drugs, insomnia, medication, medications, medicine, methylphenidate, misuse., natural, natural substances, ritalin, side effects, speed, stimulants, strattera
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Food Coloring And ADD ADHD and Doubts— ADD Tip O the Day 596
My Doubts: that ADD ADHD is one thing that food coloring has much effect on very many people that “natural” substances are better than medicines that stimulants are helpful to people who don’t have ADD ADHD that medicines prevent kids … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, alternatives, attention deficit, biofeedback, controversies, controversy, drugs, feedback, food additives, food coloring, herbs, medication, medications, medicine, natural, neuro, neurofeedback, side effects, sodas, soft drinks, supplements, vitamins
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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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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, alternatives, attention deficit, biofeedback, controversies, controversy, drugs, herbs, medication, medications, medicine, natural, side effects, supplements, vitamins
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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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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, alternatives, attention deficit, controversies, controversy, drugs, herbs vitamins, mango, mangoes, medication, medications, medicine, natural, side effects, supplements
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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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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, atomoxetine, attention deficit, buproprion, clonidine, drugs, Estulic, guanfacine, interactions, Intuniv, kapvay, medication, medications, medicine, side effects, stimulants, strattera, Tenex, Wellbutrin
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Taking Medicines, ADD ADHD or Any — ADD Tip O the Day 591
About taking any kind of medicine, not just ADD ADHD I wanted to write about the non-stimulant ADHD ADHD medications, but thought this should come first. Generics Always ask about the generic. They should always be much cheaper (should). Not … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, drugs, interactions, medication, medications, medicine, side effects
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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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Tagged abuse, ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, be myself, boring, controversies, controversy, Dexedrine, dextroamphetamine, drugs, insomnia, medication, medications, medicine, methylphenidate, misuse., ritalin, side effects, speed, stimulants, strattera
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Talking About ADD ADHD Medicines — ADD Tip O the Day 585
Terminology When, and why, did medicines begin to be called drugs? That used to be the term for illegal substances of abuse. Were I a little more paranoid I’d be suspicious. I’m old-fashioned and prefer to say medicines. Side Effects … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, best drug, best medicine, controversies, controversy, drugs, insomnia, medication, medications, medicine, ritalin, side effects, skin irritation, strattera
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An Excess of Blessings From ADD ADHD – – – ADD Tip O the Day 582
Gifts, Benefits, and Blessings of ADD ADHD Have exhausted this topic for a moment. Got lots of good comments on both sides of the question. Thank you. But – I am overly blessed with the gifts of creativity and wide … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, attitude, medications, overloaded, overwhelmed, pressure, stimulants, strategies, strategy, tasks, time
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Goals, Self Abuse, and ADD ADHD– – – ADD Tip O the Day 573
New Year’s Goals At the beginning of a new year, we often yield to the temptation to set new goals. We did this last year, and the year before, but we don’t seem to learn. How did that work out … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, goals, medications, New Year, new year's, resolutions, stimulants, strategies
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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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ADD ADHD Controversy and Other FlimFlams – ADD Tip o the Day 501
Regarding recent writings questioning the diagnosis of ADD, ADHD and the possible misuse of Ritalin and other medications: Why is there such an increase in diagnosis of ADD ADHD in children? Increased awareness of ADD ADHD? Increased expectations of children, … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, adhd controversies, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, drugs, medications, ritalin
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I don’t buy it – The war on ritalin — ADD Tip o the Day 459
The New York Times seems embarked on a war against ritalin or adderall for ADD ADHD. Why? I’ve read some of these articles, some I scanned, some I just read the titles. I don’t have time and I do have … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, adderall, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, drugs, medications, ritalin, treatment
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ADD ADHD and Drug Abuse? — ADD Tip o the Day 408
I’m confused, maybe more so than usual. There’s a lot of contradictory information about ADD and ADHD and abuse of stimulants, ritalin, adderall, other amphetamines, etc. 1. If children with ADD or ADHD are treated with meds, it lowers their … Continue reading
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