Attention Deficit Disorder

Question: What do you think about Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit HyperActivity Disorder? I am working on a presentation about ADD/ADHD and I need some personal feedback. What do YOU think about this ADD/ADHD phenomenon? Do you think it’s over-diagnosed? Do you think it even exists? Are you diagnosed with it? Can you tell me about some of your struggle? Any opinion about Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Answer: I am 14 years old and I have ADD. My elementary years were terrible...i wasn't a behavior problem (most girls aren't) but I couldn't keep my mind on one thing. I fidget all the time... I multi-task and I have a very short attention span. I was diagnosed with ADD last year and at first I was upset. Why LABEL me with this disorder? I found out more about it and it's actually a breath of fresh air to know that that was the reason I couldn't keep many friends (communication problems) and that's why I always felt different. My older sister has it too...diagnosed when she was 18. She's 27 now. She says that when she makes love, its hard for her to enjoy it because she has so many racing thoughts and that creates relationship problems.

Question: What percentage of dogs have attention deficit disorder? I know many dogs have attention deficit hyper disorder because they can't pay attention much and are easily distracted. And then they get very hyper too same time. Isn't this ADHD?

Answer: Nope. it's lack of the ability to train a high energy and highly motivated dog. Dog is fine, people often don't understand how to communicate with dogs.

Question: What doctor do I go to, to find out if I have adult adult attention-deficit disorder? I think I have attention deficit disorder. There are several types and I have symptoms of either one. I just do not want to play doctor anymore and find out for sure. Thanks in advance.

Answer: Start out with your regular doctor. He/she may be an internist or 'generalist'. From there they may want to send you to a specialist.

Question: Is Peter Griffin in Family Guy supposed to have Attention Deficit Disorder? I was just wondering because I have attention deficit disorder and a lot of Peter's mannerisms are quite like mine. Now whether that a good are a bad thing I just don't know...

Answer: He has that, but mostly his behavior is because he's retarded. (There was one episode where he took an IQ test and the results were that he was mentally challenged).

Question: do people with attention deficit disorder have an over active imagination? its a bit embarrassing to say but i hav attention deficit disorder. whenever i listen to music my imagination goes nuts i imagine all these different scenarios and scenes. is tht normal? or is it because people with attention deficit disorder haver over active imaginations? i dont know if they do or not i was wondering.

Answer: To the question regarding music, yes, that's perfectly normal. As far as having over active imaginations, no: ADD is the result of the brain developing in such a way that nothing stimulates it for a prolonged period of time.

Question: Can mercury in shots cause Attention Deficit Disorder? I think I might have Attention Deficit Disorder. I have been reading about how the mercury in immunization shots can cause autism. The last shots I had was the series for hepatitis vaccine in 2001, flu shot in 2001, and flu shots in 2005 and 2006. Since 2001 I have been having symptoms of ADD like trouble concentrating, making careless mistakes at work, job hopping, and have problems with forgetfulness. I am 32 years old.

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Question: How do you tell a friend you have attention deficit disorder? I've got attention deficit disorder. I've fallen out with a close friend who won't even speak to me any-more because of it. Is it worth telling them about it and how would I go about it? Hi I'm mentally unstable, can we still be friends? lol What's the best way to tell people who I'm still friends with? It's a source of much anxiety :(

Answer: It is a personal matter. ONLY you choose to tell anyone about your problems and nobody else. I treat many people with mental problems everyday but I still can not advice anybody to tell their friends wether they should tell other people about their problems or not. If you feel that discussing your problems with someone that you trust will make you feel better, then do it. The diagnosis that you mentioned is very commen in a young person and happens and can be treated. You can read all about it in this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention-d…

Question: How do the medicines for Attention Deficit Disorder work? How do the medicines for Attention Deficit Disorder work? Ex: Ritalin? How is ADD related to Depression or anxiety?

Answer: The medicine helps me to focus. A simple example is filling out a form - usually I jump all over the place. If on my medication, I complete it sequentially. No, doesn't really matter with a form but in other things I need that focussing. It somehow helps my brain to slow down and not jump around so much. My guess is that people with ADHD are more likely to have depression or anxiety. Most people I know with ADHD have or did have depression.

Question: What is the name of the testing for Attention Deficit Disorder? Is there a name for the standardized test they give people for Attention Deficit Disorder? I need a test for myself to give to a school. Thanks

Answer: There's the Connors Test/Scale. Is that what you're talking about? There are also tests that measure impulsivity and focus.

Question: How do you say Attention deficit disorder in arabic? How do you say Attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) in arabic ?? I used google translate and it said: اضطراب نقص الانتباه and it doesn't sound right...

Answer: yes this translation is right.

Question: My girl with attention deficit disorder can't remember her security info how can I access it or delete it? I set up 2 yahoo accounts and made the mistake of letting my daughter with attention deficit disorder give info for hers, now she does not remember just what she put for her password which she has changed too many time, or other info.

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Question: Will a CT Scan show Attention Deficit Disorder? I have what I think is major depressive disorder, but having recently switched psychiatrists my new one now wants me to go for a CT scan to rule out any possibility of another disorder - which I'll soon be attending. The only other disorder that this could possibly be, at least from my perspective, is Attention Deficit Disorder. Would a CT Scan show the brain abnormalities associated with the disorder?

Answer: No, your doctor wants to rule out physical abnormalities with your brain. Mental disorders don't show up on CT scans because they are problems with the neurotransmitters and are not like tumors or strokes. I have schizoaffective disorder and my CT shows a healthy brain when I went in for migraine headaches.

Question: Student test taking for students with attention deficit disorder? Is there any added test taking time allowance for Michigan high school students with attention deficit disorder (A.D.D.)

Answer: I am not from Michigan. However, I do know a bit about the school system and disabilities considering I once was a student in that position. If the student has had an official diagnosis, the school will evaluate the results presented to them and then create a plan with the student. The accommodations are entirely based on how extensive the medical report says the disability is. I was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder as a sophomore in high school. I presented the school with my psychiatrist's report as well as an additional extensive evaluation by a specialist. My mother had to fight like hell to get me the accommodations. You will find that often the school does not want to deal with it, and will try to bully people out of it. The important thing is, I am almost certain that in any state ADD is a legal learning disability, which must be accommodated by the school district.

Question: What to do about attention deficit disorder? I have a chronic attention deficit problem. I cannot concentrate for more than a few seconds. I cannot remember what I did a few hours ago. Today I day dreamed through my train station and ended up further than I intended to go. If I drive somewhere I cannot remember how I got there. I forget everything. I walk out of meetings and I cannot remember what was said. It's beginning to seriously impede my career. Is there anything that can be done about this?

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Question: Can lack of exercise and high blood pressure produce symptoms similar to Attention Deficit Disorder or? Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder I forgot to add unhealthy diet (to lack of exersize and high blood pressure)

Answer: It is quite possible- high blood pressure in children has been shown to have a negative effect on their ability to think. See article link below.

Question: when was attention deficit disorder discovered? Approximately when did the term attention deficit disorder or ADD first become well known? First there was children with attention deficit disorder then there was adult attention deficit disorder. Who coined this phrase?

Answer: In the 60s and 70s it was called Hyperkinesis then Hyperactivity. When I was diagnosed in 1980 it was called Minimal Brain Dysfunction. I'm not positive but I believe ADD was coined just after that. Check this out: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Guide-To-The-History-Of-Adhd/398591 Margit Crane ADD/ADHD Coach

Question: Is Attention Deficit disorder caused by disfunction of neurotrasmitters? Is Attention Deficit disorder caused by disfunction of neurotrasmitters?? Do neurotrasmiters (dopamine, serotonine) play a role in ADD??. How does Ritalin function? does it work on brain neurotrasmitters?

Answer: Yeah, it is. ADD drugs like Adderall & Ritalin (amphetamine derivatives) promote dopamine production in neurons. More dopamine released-->more concentration ability. Other drugs also enhance dopamine production (esp. cocaine) that have a similar effect.

Question: What are the long and short term effects of attention deficit disorder? I am writing an english paper, and I'm not exactly one to turn to others first for information. This is just a bit serious, though. I have looked near and far for information on this disorder, as I'm looking for the facts described above, and I find things on ADHD. Granted, they're not incredibly different, ADHD and ADD, but they are different, and my paper is not on ADHD. I can't seem to find a good list of effects of this disorder. Any and all help would be extremely appreciated.

Answer: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is generally considered to be a developmental disorder, largely or entirely neurological in nature effecting 3-5 percent of the population.[1][2][3][4] It is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity[5] ADHD initially appears in childhood and manifests itself with symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, poor impulse control, and distractibility.[6] ADHD is currently considered to be a persistent and chronic syndrome for which no medical cure is available. While the majority of ADHD is believed to be genetic in nature, roughly about 1/5 of ADHD is thought to be acquired after conception due to brain injury either parentally or postnatal due to toxins or physical trauma. According to a majority of medical research in the United States, as well as other countries, ADHD is today generally regarded to be a non-curable for which, however, some effective treatments are available. A wide body of evidence has shown that stimulant medication is the most effective way to treat the disorder.[7][8] Methods of treatment usually involve some combination of medication, psychotherapy, and other techniques. Some patients are able to control their symptoms over time, without the use of medication. Within society, there is some skepticism if a diagnosis denotes a genuine impairment or disability. The symptoms of ADHD are not as profoundly different from normal behavior as is often seen with other mental disorders. Still, ADHD has been shown to be impairing in life functioning in several settings and many negative life outcomes are associated with ADHD. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in children and, over the past decade, has been increasingly diagnosed in adults. It is believed that around 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD retain the disorder as adults.

Question: How can I tell if my son has Attention Deficit Disorder? My son is almost 7 and is generally a good kid. He's got a great heart. Lately I've noticed that he is starting to have problems focusing on certain things. If I give him a task to do and I don't make sure that I have his undivided attention while speaking to him, he won't do it and if I ask him to repeat back to me what I just said, he doesn't know. I've also noticed that if I give him a list of things to remember, he has a hard time retaining that information. Should I have him tested? If so, do I go through his pediatrician for that or a mental health facility?

Answer: Some kids are like that by personality. They're pretty ordinary actually, but may have hidden talents that will come out later (if you don't see them already.) If this was a problem with him before, his teachers might have mentioned it. How are his grades? He needs to learn how to pay attention. It's an important skill and it can be LEARNED. It is not something people are innately born knowing how to do, and also is not something we can be expected to do just because it's convenient. It will take a lot of patience to teach it. The way you handle it now will dictate how he handles it as a grown-up. He can become smarter or he can be more confused all the time. You're being a good parent with your concern. Children used to be overmedicated for this, and doctors are getting wiser about it, realizing sometimes the kids and parents just need to adjust for different personality types. Pediatricians will also avoid referring a child based upon a description of what only sounds like personality differences. Most will, the good ones. Just work with your son a while longer, coming up with new ways for him to learn to pay attention. Be sure you're showing by example most times too. Make sure you're not demanding he do things when he's already doing something else you told him to do. Eventually he'll need to learn multitasking beyond a few things, but for now, keep it short and simple, then build up. Throughout the day, like maybe you're in the car with him, point out something on the road for him to notice and get him talking about it for a moment longer than he normally might. Little things like that also teach him to pay attention in a natural way, showing him it's fun and he might miss out otherwise. Try making sure his diet is a good one with lots of veggies, fruits, and lean meat (like baked skinless chicken) and make sure he gets enough exercise. It should be a family effort on those two fronts. We expect everyone to move so fast these days, doing thirty things at once, it's not a surprise there are more reports of ADD, seizures, depression and the like than ever before. Working with the kid and remembering he's a kid will make things go smoother with him, though if he's like I was when a child, or my daughter, then it will be somewhat lifelong. It's temperament....

Question: Negative effect of shift work on Attention Deficit Disorder? What negative effects can irregular hours shift work have on people with attention deficit disorder?

Answer: I don't think that the hours one works would make any difference on someone with ADD if they are not medicated.