The most common treatments are stimulants, however many people choose to explore other drugs as well. Non-medication therapies can be very efficient, such as psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. These treatments can be expensive and aren't available on NHS. This could be why some peopl...
The most frequently used treatment for ADHD is medication. Stimulants are the main treatment for ADHD. They increase brain activity and improve concentration. The stimulants are available in various forms and are used to treat adolescents, adults, and children who suffer from ADHD. Methylphenidate,...
For now,sleeping problemstend either to be overlooked or to be viewed as coexisting problems with an unclear relationship to ADHD itself and to themental fatigueso commonly reported by individuals with ADHD. Sleep disturbances have been incorrectly attributed to thestimulant-class medicationsthat are o...
Much of the research regarding Tourette’s syndrome (TS) has focused on why certain individuals develop tics while others do not. However, a separate line of research focuses on the momentary influences that cause tics to increase or decrease in patients who are already known to have TS or an...
Building reminder and scheduling systemshelps adults keep track of doctor’s appointments, school events, work deadlines, and all of life’s nagging to-do items. Without a system, the information rattling around in an ADHD brain can (and often does) cause overload. ...
The Monster Study is a highly controversial study that tried to investigate the effect of positive and negative labels on children's language development, specifically their speech fluency. The study was conducted in 1939 and led by Wendell Johnson. ...
Medications:Antidepressants may increase the risk of insomnia.6Medications that contain stimulants can also make it hard to sleep.7 Mental health conditions:Insomnia may be a sign of certain mental health conditions. These include anxiety, bipolar disorder, anddepression. ...
Interestingly, many people, particularly ADD and ADHD sufferers, report that fidgeting helps them concentrate and focus. This may be because it helps relieve the restless energy within them, which is so distracting. However, it does make me wonder: if the underlying cause behind the restlessness...
While we are at it, can we please get away from calling ADHD medications “stimulants” and "non-stimulants"? This also causes a lot of misconceptions and other problems. The name “stimulant” arose because these same medications can make people feel more awake (and are still used for th...
Adderall is a prescription stimulant that is prescribed to treat ADHD. Adderall helps people with ADHD to improve their ability to concentrate. Within the last couple of years, Adderall use has increased among college students [1]. While some may believe this is because more people are diagnosed...