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A 17-year-old male asked:
can you succeed in life if you have adhd but take medication for it and the medication works fine ?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Pamela Pappas answered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Yes you can: You can also help yourself further by avoiding foods with pesticides on them, and eating as healthily as you can. This means eating organic fruits and veggies, especially those in the "dirty dozen": http://tinyurl.com/c7g2a6q those in the "clean 15" are less pesticide-laden. Research shows some associations between organophosphate exposure and adhd in kids. http://tinyurl.com/2u4wfot.
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Dr. Bernard Seif answered
Clinical Psychology 40 years experience
Success: You certainly can! many folks dealing w/adhd have wonderful personalities. They can be high energy and sometimes that can tire others out a bit. Keep a good sense of humor and all can be well.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Are there any alternatives for regular ADHD medication?
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Dr. Marlene Eisen answered
Clinical Psychology 44 years experience
Yes: Behavior modification, learning to focus on one thing at a time, hypnotherapy, which helps
with focused attention, and restructuring behavior patterns. In hypnotherapy, one becomes aware of the observing ego, which may help monitor and alter behavior patterns.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Can ADHD make you want to kill yourself if you're too crazy/psycho with no medicine?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Hmm: It sounds as if there may be more going on then adhd. Please obtain psychiatric care promptly if you have thoughts of killing yourself
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What tips can you give me to conquer my adhd?
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Dr. James Eyerman answered
Psychiatry 47 years experience
Stimulants, feedback: Different therapies are helpful, but only while on stimulant meds. Biofeedback works but must be kept up as a maintenance, that gets costly. Stimulants are some of the safest, most effective medications in the field of medicine.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What is the difference between ADHD and add? Which is more serious?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Hyperactivity: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can present with or without hyperactivity. Add does not present with hyperactivity. One is not necessarily more serious than the other.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What happens if a normal person takes ADHD (or add) pills?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Stimulants: Stimulants could cause jitters, insomnia, sweating, nausea, decreased appetite etc.
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