Solutions for Adult ADHD and ADD
Many adults suffer from unbearably short attention spans.
The epidemic of children with ADHD and ADD and treatment options
for those through the teenage years has been much in the news.
However, treating adults for these challenging conditions
is an under-addressed area of medical focus.
Children with Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Hyperactivity
Deficit Disorder have been treated with Ritalin for years,
with many unfortunate side effects. Historically, adults who
were bright but couldn’t focus in the same way most
adults focused and interacted were labeled “eccentric”
and “difficult to work with.” However, they were
not diagnosed and they weren’t given Ritalin.
Such adults are usually very good at some things, but other
people often can’t figure out what they’re doing.
It’s often a relief for such people who “just
never fit in” to finally come to understand that they
have ADHD or ADD.
What are the signs of Adult ADD? For one thing, the person
may rarely remember obligations and appointments. Sitting
down for a long time may be exceedingly difficult for them
and they may squirm and fidget. Sometimes they can’t
stop tapping their feet and hands. They may feel compelled
to do things and be overly active.
Additionally, they may delay or avoid starting a task that
requires a great deal of thought. They often have trouble
finishing the last few details of projects, doing the initial
difficult parts of the project just fine, but leave it hanging
at the end. They have difficulty with tasks that need organizational
skills.
Interestingly enough, nobody knows what Ritalin and similar
drugs actually do to the human brain over time. However, multinational
drug syndicates work hard at convincing doctors that they’re
the magic bullet; hoping doctors will prescribe them for children.
Now adults are starting to request them of doctors. Studies
have shown that Ritalin, either injected or inhaled, is more
addictive than cocaine. It is widely prescribed for children
because there seems to be no alternative for some children
struggling in school.
The drug industry now sees that they have missed a huge segment
of the population to market these drugs to. There are lots
more profits to be had if doctors diagnose adults with ADD
and ADHD. They see the huge opportunity in focusing advertising
dollars on adults who’ve had trouble concentrating all
their lives. It’s the lure of a cure.
How does Ritalin really work? No one really knows for sure.
It is known that the brain is permanently altered by this
powerful drug.
There are some interesting alternatives to prescription drugs
becoming available. One is an “integrated nutritional
approach” with a suggested food protocol for nutritional
supplementation by Dr. Nigel Plummer who has written an informative
monograph called “Intestinal Effects on Autism and ADHD
for a Novel Probiotic Approach.”
Another is the DORE method which uses “special eye,
balance and sensory activities customized for each individual.”
It teaches individually prescribed exercises that can be done
at home in 5-10 minutes. These exercises “stimulate
the brain, building connections that allow children and adults
to process information more efficiently.”
For a simple alternative, L-Theanine (an amino acid) seems
to help focus the mind on one thing at one time, greatly helping
with concentration. L-Theanine is available at most health
food stores as well as any of the major vitamin websites.
It comes in both capsules and powder form. Dosage is 100 to
300 mg. as needed for an 8 hour period. Some facts about L-Theanine
include:
• L-Theanine is non-addictive, nontoxic, and has no
side effects.
• L-Theanine helps attention and concentration.
• L-Theanine lowers stress and blood pressure.
• L-Theanine works in about 30 minutes.
• L-Theanine has antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.
• L-Theanine is considered a taste in Japan, after
Sweet, Sour, Salty and Bitter.
• L-Theanine raises levels of GABA (a brain chemical
responsible for feeling good.) GABA levels usually decrease
with age.
• L-Theanine is found in green tea and makes it better
for concentration than coffee.
• L-Theanine is an immune system booster.
• L-Theanine allows feelings of being calm and alert
by raising brain chemical levels of Dopamine and Serotonin.
• L-Theanine helps prevent nighttime panic attacks.
It takes some investigation, but there are some alternatives
to suffering from adult ADD and ADHD. This is hopeful news
for those who have always felt “different” and
who have struggled with being able to hold jobs all their
adult lives.
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Author: Eric Choong
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