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ADD & ADHD
Do you have trouble concentrating? Can’t sit still? ADHD treatment with MediPsych can help you find the root cause of your symptoms and live a healthy life.
What is ADD & ADHD?
Imagine a radio that keeps switching channels, often before your favorite song ends. That’s what it can feel like for someone with ADHD. This condition affects focus, energy levels, and impulsivity, making routine tasks feel like navigating a maze with constant distractions.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which means it’s related to the development and functioning of the brain that begins in childhood. ADHD often coexists with other mental health disorders, such as anxiety, mood disorder along with learning disabilities.
Without appropriate intervention and support, these challenges can amplify over time. An untreated individual with ADHD might continually feel like they’re swimming against the current and struggle to reach their full potential, not just in childhood but also into adulthood.
leading Symptoms
The many faces of ADHD
Inattentive
Presentation
Picture a student who constantly misses the details in a lecture, misplaces their books, and gets easily distracted by a bird outside the window.
Hyperactive / Impulsive Presentation
Think of a young kid who can't sit still during storytime, blurts out answers without being called, and may impulsively grab toys from peers.
Combined
Presentation
This is a mix of the above, representing challenges in both attention and hyperactivity. In the past, ADD and ADHD were considered different diagnoses, but now all attention deficit disorders are classified as ADHD and then qualified as primarily inattentive, primarily hyperactive/impulsive or combined type.
Do you think you might have ADHD?
Take the self-assessment
I have a hard time concentrating always
and find myself feeling hyperactive
most of the time
I generally sleep between 4-5 hours
each night and exercise 1-2 days
a week.
What symptoms to look out for
Difficulty in staying seated, frequent forgetfulness, difficulty in following instructions, interrupting and being overly talkative are common signs.
A teenager with ADHD might frequently forget their assignments, impulsively blurt out answers in class, and have difficulty remaining seated during lectures, often becoming easily distracted by a buzzing phone or a conversation in the next room. They may be more likely to engage in high risk behaviors like driving recklessly, or using recreational drugs.
An adult with ADHD might have issues maintaining focus on long meetings, frequently misplace important documents, jump from one task to another without completion, and become easily sidetracked by incoming emails or chat notifications. They may be more likely to engage in high risk behaviors and may struggle with interpersonal conflict in their relationships with others.
Schedule an appointment to be assessed for ADHD
Unmasking ADHD: Diagnosis
Getting a diagnosis involves a comprehensive evaluation. It’s not just about recognizing certain behaviors, but understanding their impact on day-to-day life, school, relationships, and more. It is important to work with a trusted clinical expert, who can help differentiate between symptoms of ADHD and symptoms of other disorders, such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder
Treatment
Finding the
balance
Most people with ADHD benefit from a combination of:
Medication
Several approved medications can help manage symptoms. A mental health provider can help you determine which medications might be most helpful and most appropriate for you and your individual symptoms.
Therapy
Behavioral strategies can be crucial, especially for young children.behavioral strategies for managing their ADHD in childhood, also benefit from therapy aimed at teaching these skills.
Support Systems
Structured environments, both at home and in educational settings, can make a world of difference. Oftentimes a formal diagnosis of ADHD can be critical to ensuring people with this condition get the support and accommodations they need.