Depression in ADHD

Posted on May 15, 2012 by John Neyman
How depression affects an ADHD patient?

There are many psychiatric disorders that individuals may be identified with. ADHD and depression are the common disorders that patients may suffer from. Their symptoms can be experienced by the patients from their childhood and may be continued until their adolescence. Though both depression and ADHD are the usual disorders identified, rare cases happen they are both seen on patients. Research and study show that only 3 out of 10 patients experience depression while suffering from the inattentive and hyperactive symptoms of ADHD. On the other hand, where children are identified with ADHD, the probability that they may encounter depression is thrice as much with children who do not have ADHD. Continue reading →

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OCD and Sexual Dysfunction

Posted on May 11, 2012 by John Neyman
When an individual is diagnosed with OCD, there is a great probability that he will encounter problems along the way when entering or maintaining an intimate relationship with his partner.

This may be because of problems when it comes to sexual dysfunction.Most partners find their sexual life to be an important factor in having a strong and lasting relationship. They believe that an active sex life will keep and save their relationship. Though there are many sexual problems that individuals usually suffer from, research and studies show that individuals diagnosed with OCD experience more problems when it comes to their sexual life and functions.  Continue reading →

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Probable Injuries in ADHD

Posted on May 9, 2012 by John Neyman

Injuries in ADHD patients are inevitable.

Individuals diagnosed with ADHD especially children and adults are more prone to meet accidents and injuries than those who are not identified with the disorder. The accidents they may probably encounter will result to more serious injuries than any other accidents that may inflict harm and danger. Continue reading →

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How to Deal with OCD Symptoms?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by John Neyman

There are many ways on how to cope and deal with the obsessive and compulsive symptoms of OCD.

Above all techniques and ways, patients must be guided that they must importantly have regular check up with their attending doctor or any other specialists.  Though it is the first meeting, second or third with the specialist, OCD patients must coordinate with their doctor and must also take some actions to have a best result of the treatment and or consultation. Continue reading →

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Focalin: Suicide Warning Labels on Medications given to ADHD patients

Posted on May 4, 2012 by John Neyman

There are certain medications for ADHD that must be keenly monitored.

There have been various concerns presented on the changes given and applied to the diagnosis, therapies and medications made available for ADHD. Treatment and diagnosis result from the implied factors set by health specialists to identify the disorder most especially among children. This is important. Continue reading →

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ADHD’s Higher Risk for Depression and Suicidal

Posted on May 2, 2012 by John Neyman

Who has the higher risk for depression that leads to suicidal in ADHD?

A new study shows children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that is between 4 and 6 years of age are at bigger risk for depression and suicidal thoughts and action between 9 and 18 years of age, even after taking precaution or prevention to cause depression. The problem with ADHD is either for short term or long term effect and it shows that it should not take carelessly. Some survey reveals that girls with ADHD from ages 4 to 6 are at higher risk for adolescent depression and suicidal attempt rather than boys with ADHD. The factors that cause a higher risk of depression and suicide attempts on teenagers are due to co existing emotional problem which is sometimes cause of lack of attention from the family members; and conduct problems cause by hyperactivity in their families when there are 4 to 6 years old. Continue reading →

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ADHD Symptoms and What to Observe

Posted on April 30, 2012 by John Neyman

What to look out in ADHD symptoms?

In finding out and treating the inattentive and hyperactive symptoms of ADHD parents and doctors must carefully assess and gather information related to the child’s behavior in school and at home. I when it comes to school assessment, doctors must coordinate to the school clinic whether the child has problems when it comes to their sense of hearing and sense of sight. Also, doctors and or specialists must consider the events and activities that the patient is engaged with; whether they cause them stress or any behavior that may influence their symptoms. Doctors and specialists can effectively do this by monitoring the child from time to time with the help of family members and school employees especially the teacher and guidance counselor. Continue reading →

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How Parents and ADHD Child Deal with Summer Season

Posted on April 20, 2012 by John Neyman

Does weather season affect an ADHD child?

According to studies, there are effects that may occur in a child with ADHD. During summer, the symptoms of ADHD may have the possibility to have difficulty to manage and parents may take this as a challenge. Continue reading →

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ADHD Patients and Dealing with them During Summer

Posted on April 18, 2012 by John Neyman

Of all the seasons, summer presents difficulties and challenges for both parents and children to deal and manage the symptoms of ADHD.

Children and parents spend most of their time at school for the whole year. After school comes summer, this is the time when parents have problems when it comes to their children’s routine. There are times when children find it hard to adjust. In this cases where children have difficulties in adjusting, parents, at the same time encounter conflicts and problems in dealing and managing their children inattention and hyperactivity.  Activities during summer and activities at school vary a lot that is why parents and children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder must cooperate with each other. Continue reading →

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Medications During Summer for ADHD

Posted on April 16, 2012 by John Neyman

Research and study show different factors that family members and ADHD Patients must bear in mind.

These considerations identify whether one must minimize or stop medications or any other treatment during summer season.  One of the factors ha patients and family members consider is on how does medication effectively treat he patients inattentive and hyperactivity symptoms.  Doctors and specialists do not usually recommend the stoppage of medication during summer time. This is happens when the ADHD case is still controllable and the symptoms are not that serious. This is commonly recommended especially when ADHD patients especially children experience difficulties without medication process. On the other hand, if the patient’s medication does not work hat well on his case, summer season is the best time o adjust or change he treatment given to the patient. Continue reading →

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Alternative Treatments for ADHD and Parenting

Posted on April 11, 2012 by John Neyman

There are many studies that had been shown regarding alternative treatments for ADHD and what parents can do about it.

Recent studies and research present that the available and most effective way of treating ADHD is through medications and behavioral therapies. However, doctors or any other specialist in the disorder may recommend other treatments, prevention or tips that may ease the condition of an individual diagnosed with ADHD. These alternative treatments may help the ADHD patients in alleviating their existing symptoms and to avoid any other symptoms that are probable to be suffered. Children having ADHD at times may need to undergo special educational assistance such as tutoring, occupational therapy and the like. Alternative treatments to children with ADHD vary on their case and situation and on how they respond with the symptoms. Continue reading →

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OCD Home Management

Posted on April 9, 2012 by John Neyman

How to manage OCD at home?

Being responsible of one’s self and taking good care of it are important factors in managing the obsessions and compulsions of an OCD patient. This proper and responsible management of the OCD involve the right attitude in taking medications and treatments to lessen the indicators of obsession and compulsion, a healthy and balanced lifestyle and observing fitness physically so as with maintaining good mental ability. ERP or Exposure and Response Prevention is common among other treatments that may be done at home. By means of ERP, an OCD patient is exposed on his symptoms like frequent hand washing having the fear of contamination and recurring unwanted thoughts. Continue reading →

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Knowing the Symptoms of OCD

Posted on April 6, 2012 by John Neyman

What to know with the symptoms of OCD?

An individual diagnosed or suspected to have OCD may have obsessions, which are recurring and unwanted thoughts and compulsions, which are patterned behaviors or actions. Knowing the symptoms of OCD can possibly help manage the disorder as early as the detection took place.  So it is significant that you have knowledge regarding the symptoms of OCD. Continue reading →

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Application of Medication to Manage OCD

Posted on April 4, 2012 by John Neyman

There are different treatments available to cure and alleviate the symptoms of OCD.

In giving medications for OCD, it is important to ask your doctor first. This is the safest way to do it. One of the treatments presented for OCD is the use of medication. Among the medicines given to an OCD patient, antidepressants are widely used. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors or SSRIs are commonly supplemented to patients for treatment. Another antidepressant given to OCD patients is Tricyclic antidepressant.  Antidepressants work in a way that they improve the moods of patients by the content of chemicals present in the antidepressants which give progress to the neurotransmitter of the brain. Continue reading →

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What are ADHD Chlindren Inside the Clasroom?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by John Neyman

A child with ADHD needs special care, love and attention.

Every parent, teacher and family member needs to take an important part in the treatment of the ADHD.  Every aspect of the ADHD child, physical, mental, emotional and physical must be carefully managed and studied so as to help him in his condition. Everyone must be aware of that especially if the child is going to school. Continue reading →

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What are the Management at Home for OCD?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by John Neyman

Being responsible of one’s self and taking good care of it are important factors in managing the obsessions and compulsions of an OCD patient.

This proper and responsible management of the OCDinvolve the right attitude in taking medications and treatments to lessen the indicators of obsession and compulsion, a healthy and balanced lifestyle and observing fitness physically so as with maintaining good mental ability. ERP or Exposure and Response Prevention is common among other treatments that may be done at home. By means of ERP, an OCD patient is exposed on his symptoms like frequent hand washing having the fear of contamination and recurring unwanted thoughts. Continue reading →

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Subtypes of ADHD

Posted on March 28, 2012 by John Neyman

ADHD was known before to be Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD.

There are subtypes to be known in ADHD. The subtypes of the disorder have been identified basing and depending on the symptoms the patient exhibits. The first of the three subtypes of the disorder is the inattentive type. The inattentive type of ADHD is characterized by various indicators. The patient diagnosed with the disorder has the inability to focus on details and instructions which make them ineffective in their work and that may affect their performance in school. This inability may usually lead them t committing mistakes that at times lower their self-esteem. Another is they are no able to keep their endurance in school and physical activities. When it comes to school, the ADHD encounter difficulty in listening to class discussions and may experience problems in organization that hinders them from understanding the lessons in school and affects their neatness at home as well. Inattentive type is also characterized by the child’s loss of appetite. They usually lose their things like their toys, notebooks, pencils and school materials and being in a stable of forgetting what they are tasked to do.  Continue reading →

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What Do ADHD Kids Act Inside the Classroom?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by John Neyman

A child with ADHD needs special care, love and attention.

Every parent, teacher and family member needs to take an important part in the treatment of the disorder.  Every aspect of the child, physical, mental, emotional and physical must be carefully managed and studied so as to help him in his condition. Continue reading →

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Alternative Treatments for ADHD

Posted on March 23, 2012 by John Neyman

ADHD Recent studies and research present that the available and most effective way of treating ADHD is through medications and behavioral therapies.

However, doctors or any other specialist in the disorder may recommend other treatments, prevention or tips that may ease the condition of an individual diagnosed with the said disorder. These alternative treatments may help the patients in alleviating their existing symptoms and to avoid any other symptoms that are probable to be suffered. Children having this disorder, at times may need to undergo special educational assistance such as tutoring, occupational therapy and the like. Alternative treatments to children with ADHD vary on their case and situation and on how they respond with the symptoms. Continue reading →

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Parents Must Know: Diet for ADHD

Posted on March 21, 2012 by John Neyman

There are different diets available for treating and or avoiding ADHD.

We are all aware that food is essential on our body. We must be aware that it is important and not to be taken for granted. This is most especially if your child has ADHD. One of the issues presented is the sugar intake. Studies present that sucrose or sugar does not affect children’s behavior pattern nor gives rise to any behavior illness. Studies and research also show that parent’s expectations on their children can affect their inattention and hyperactivity symptoms. There are also studies presenting a comparison on children given with foods containing less sugar and those given with foods that have a high level of sugar content. The latter showed an inattention and hyperactivity on children. Continue reading →

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