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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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Tagged ADD, ADD and medications, ADD and medicine, ADHD, ADHD and medicine, ADHD medications, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, awkward, basal ganglia, brain, cerebellum, circuits, clumsy, dyscoordinated, medicine, neurology, science, strategies, strategy, uncoordinated
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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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More On Esquire Article — ADHD Tip o the Day 488
The Esquire article was lengthy, … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, addiction, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, controversy, danger, medicine, ritalin, stimulants
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Ritalin In A Strip — ADD Tip o the Day 423
The Daytrona strip is a new gift for ADD or ADHD. It’s working great, once I learned to take it off at 4 PM, no matter what time I put it on, so I can sleep at night. I cut … Continue reading
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