Adult ADHD

RiaX said:
Good Lord. You want him to live in cave then ?

And the dopamine circuit is malfunctioning if the diagnostic is correct. So treatment is required to survive the modern world.

Why don't you go to a disabled centre and tell the paraplegics to stand ? Somethings are simply not possible without medical intervention.
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Keep telling yourself that then
 
Not sure... here or in the funny pics thread...
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saor said:
Was being a bit facetious partly because of how ubiquitous it's become to prescribe kids (with minds still developing & adapting to the environment) psychiatric drugs without much concern for what it does further down the line. Feels like a lot of times it's the education system that's an issue (conform or get out basically) and the drugs help the teachers more than the kids. Dunno, it scares me a bit how many kids are now dependent on drugs to modulate their behaviors and how they feel.
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I was, and still am, very against this medicine for my son but the explanation sounded good. My son is now in grade 2 and they are busy building their foundation for life going forward. He is unable to sit still and concentrate in class which will obviously cause him to fail the year.

On the medicine, which only lasts until 12:00, he can sit still, concentrate during school and thus also build his foundation. As soon as we realise there's no need for it anymore I am taking him off.
 
The_Mowgs said:
I was, and still am, very against this medicine for my son but the explanation sounded good. My son is now in grade 2 and they are busy building their foundation for life going forward. He is unable to sit still and concentrate in class which will obviously cause him to fail the year.

On the medicine, which only lasts until 12:00, he can sit still, concentrate during school and thus also build his foundation. As soon as we realise there's no need for it anymore I am taking him off.
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Not a good idea IMO. His schooling career will determine his life and future. ADHD doesn't go away. You don't want to cripple his chances in matric just because you against the medication.
 
The_Mowgs said:
I was, and still am, very against this medicine for my son but the explanation sounded good. My son is now in grade 2 and they are busy building their foundation for life going forward. He is unable to sit still and concentrate in class which will obviously cause him to fail the year.

On the medicine, which only lasts until 12:00, he can sit still, concentrate during school and thus also build his foundation. As soon as we realise there's no need for it anymore I am taking him off.
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You are aware that he's not going to suddenly be cured right? Also sounds like he's on ritalen.
 
Long term Ritalin/whatever the other name of the drug is users just be aware

"The new findings add to evidence that the drugs can pose heart risks. Researchers found that on average, older adults starting on a stimulant showed a 40% increase in their risk of heart attack, stroke or ventricular arrhythmia within 30 days."

www.webmd.com

ADHD in Adults

An overview of adult ADHD, detailing common ADHD symptoms in adults, diagnostic assessment standards, and standard clinical treatment interventions.
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saor said:
Was being a bit facetious partly because of how ubiquitous it's become to prescribe kids (with minds still developing & adapting to the environment) psychiatric drugs without much concern for what it does further down the line. Feels like a lot of times it's the education system that's an issue (conform or get out basically) and the drugs help the teachers more than the kids. Dunno, it scares me a bit how many kids are now dependent on drugs to modulate their behaviors and how they feel.
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Completely agree with you but things have changed.

We're living in smaller spaces, constant activity, rushing all over the place but restricted in so many ways.

Stress of life's horrible for adults, imagine what it's like for kids, they must feel caged.
 
maumau said:
Completely agree with you but things have changed.

We're living in smaller spaces, constant activity, rushing all over the place but restricted in so many ways.

Stress of life's horrible for adults, imagine what it's like for kids, they must feel caged.
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Most kids these days are either constantly indoors or inside a car enroute to a place where they'll spend most of their time indoors.

Makes me wonder how many kids meded up to the gills would actually get better results just with the activity of walking or biking to school.
 
Lupus said:
My symptoms were bruxism, anxiety, irritability and strangely enough not a real lack of focus, but if I hyperfocused that was all I did.
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Was this a GP who diagnosed you? It's a strange diagnosis for those symptoms.
 
lumeer said:
Was this a GP who diagnosed you? It's a strange diagnosis for those symptoms.
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I've been through the mental routes as well :-) but nope it's unusual but not unheard of symptoms, especially in adults where the symptoms won't be the same as kids as we've adapted more or less.
 
About two years ago, my GP diagnosed me with ADHD. He wanted to put me on Concerta, but I opted for Strattera instead, out of fear of addiction. The Strattera did help somewhat.

Eventually I went to see a psychiatrist. He said that I did not have ADHD, and instead diagnosed me with depression. My mental problems, such as poor concentration, poor memory, and distractability, were due to depression. To be certain, he also referred me to an occupational therapist for an ADHD assessment, which took almost an entire day. They confirmed that I did not have ADHD.

The antidepressant medication that I am on, has worked wonders and has completely restored my cognition.
 
Polymathic said:
Most kids these days are either constantly indoors or inside a car enroute to a place where they'll spend most of their time indoors.

Makes me wonder how many kids meded up to the gills would actually get better results just with the activity of walking or biking to school.
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Yup cause in SA that is supppper safe to do. You're also aware that ADHD isn't a new thing, it's just in the 80s and 90s you'd be labelled as naughty, undisciplined or something.
 
lumeer said:
About two years ago, my GP diagnosed me with ADHD. He wanted to put me on Concerta, but I opted for Strattera instead, out of fear of addiction. The Strattera did help somewhat.

Eventually I went to see a psychiatrist. He said that I did not have ADHD, and instead diagnosed me with depression. My mental problems, such as poor concentration, poor memory, and distractability, were due to depression. To be certain, he also referred me to an occupational therapist for an ADHD assessment, which took almost an entire day. They confirmed that I did not have ADHD.

The antidepressant medication that I am on, has worked wonders and has completely restored my cognition.
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See the anti-depressants turned me into a zombie and didn't help at all.
 
Polymathic said:
Most kids these days are either constantly indoors or inside a car enroute to a place where they'll spend most of their time indoors.

Makes me wonder how many kids meded up to the gills would actually get better results just with the activity of walking or biking to school.
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Exactly, or playing in the mud with their dogs instead of organised group activities.

Not arguing that ADHD exists and some people need meds but I feel for kids today.

Childhood isn't what it used to be :ROFL:
 
lumeer said:
About two years ago, my GP diagnosed me with ADHD. He wanted to put me on Concerta, but I opted for Strattera instead, out of fear of addiction. The Strattera did help somewhat.

Eventually I went to see a psychiatrist. He said that I did not have ADHD, and instead diagnosed me with depression. My mental problems, such as poor concentration, poor memory, and distractability, were due to depression. To be certain, he also referred me to an occupational therapist for an ADHD assessment, which took almost an entire day. They confirmed that I did not have ADHD.

The antidepressant medication that I am on, has worked wonders and has completely restored my cognition.
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Wharra you taking?
 
lumeer said:
About two years ago, my GP diagnosed me with ADHD. He wanted to put me on Concerta, but I opted for Strattera instead, out of fear of addiction. The Strattera did help somewhat.

Eventually I went to see a psychiatrist. He said that I did not have ADHD, and instead diagnosed me with depression. My mental problems, such as poor concentration, poor memory, and distractability, were due to depression. To be certain, he also referred me to an occupational therapist for an ADHD assessment, which took almost an entire day. They confirmed that I did not have ADHD.

The antidepressant medication that I am on, has worked wonders and has completely restored my cognition.
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This is why I always recommend patients going to a psychiatrist for this
 
Lupus said:
You are aware that he's not going to suddenly be cured right? Also sounds like he's on ritalen.
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As I said, WHEN we realise, be that in 5 or 10 years, we will take him off. If that doesn't happen then so be it. And yes he is on Ritalen 10
 
I still have 5 year old ritalin in my top draw of my desk.

One of the thing that struck me when I was on the drug was when I conversations with people my brain only heard what the person said and did nothing else.

It's hard to explain but normally I'd have a background process running in my head making connections and associations to whatever the person is saying .

The drug switched that process off
 
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