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tips on managing adhd?

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ADHD: Best to be followed by a Medical Professional skilled and experienced in managing ADHD
In general avoiding alcohol and illicit drugs
Eating a balanced diet 
Exercising at least 45 minutes each day
Do not smoke
Avoid excess caffeine and other stimulants
Get sufficient rest
Avoid stress
Engage in leisure time activities

Question 2

what is adhd mentality?

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: They lay use of such terms often suggest someone who cannot focus or carry through with an idea or action. You get more from this site when you provide more detail with your question.

Question 3

is adhd or add heriditary?

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Maybe: Adhd has a very strong hereditary component. That means that in most cases
it tends to run in families. However, in some cases adhd can be the result of injuries to an infant during pregnancy as a result of the use of alcohol or tobacco by the pregnant mother.

Question 4

what is the cause of adhd?

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Genetics: Most cases of adhd are inherited.  There is great evidence to indicate that adhd is inherited and passed on for parent to child. Many factors can determine if inherited adhd will penetrate into clinically significant adhd, but it's genetic nature is indisputable.

Question 5

what medicine is there for adhd?

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Several types: Best studied meds for adhd are the stimulants (methylphenidate and amphetamine), which come in various dosing forms.  There also are non-stimulants, including atomoxetine, guanfacine, and clonidine.  Roughly 90% of patients with adhd can find a medication that helps their symptoms without causing unacceptable side effects.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of adhd? :)

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ADHD symptoms: People with adhd have significant trouble staying focused on one topic. They are constantly feeling distracted by external stimuli in their environment as well as other thoughts running through their mind. They take 2-3 times longer than normal to complete tasks. They frequently will have to re-read a page several times in order to fully comprehend and remember what they are reading.

Question 7

what is adhd and symptoms of adhd?

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ADHD- braind isorder: Adhd is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is a brain disorder. Some symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity begin by age 6, though full-fledged symptoms may not be clear till later. Symptoms may get better but persist in adulthood. There is no test to diagnose it - if there are enough symptoms that affect function, the diagnosis is made. It is best treated with medicines.

Question 8

how to tell for sure if i have adhd?

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Adult ADHD: Symptoms similar to youngsters with adhd (inattention, impulsivity, over activity) except that effects are on work & social situations, instead of school & family.

Question 9

what are some societal issues of adhd?

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Many. : Social skill acquisition is learned.  This is one of the primary areas of an add pts problem. Usually add pts are 2-4 years behind their chronological age peers in acquiring these skills. This can cause problems as suspected. Eventually, if treated with stimulant medication, these patients catch up with their peers. Usually this occurs around age 25.

Question 10

urgent! what are the symptoms for adhd?

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ADHD: There are a number of symptoms of ADHD to include inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. In addition, daydreaming, distractibility, and disorganized are present as well.  Since one of the core features of ADHD is working memory problems, ADHD individuals have difficulty holding onto information for a brief period of time without distraction and using that information in some functional way.

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