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Also, many studies have shown that lack of sleep really makes ADHD symptoms worse and sometimes even may be the real reason behind the problem. Point being is that you really want to also focus on his sleep disorder. I should also note that some asthma medicines (inhalers) can be very stimulating and cause ADHD like behaviors.
If you have any questions about any of this - please post! Best wishes.
And concentration. These are just the unfortunate symptoms of this condition. I have asked for meds to help- thinking ADHD med might help with concentration, but my NS said that it's not the same, and the ADHD meds won't work. Unless you have ADHD. Stay strong, and hopefully someone here can help you find a good doc. GL to you!!
What other symptoms are you having besides the "bad memory?"
Any medication can be dangerous to certain people; I don't get her comment; kinda lame. Plus, why is she giving you Adderall, and she doesn't think you have ADHD?
Usually Adderall dosing is increased slowly, so, for instance, 5 mg twice a day to start is ok. Are you taking the Adderall XR or IR?
In addition to the medications, behavior modification therapy is usually recommended as well; psychotherapy.
It really sounds like he has all of the classical symptoms for ADD For a pretty detailed explanation on ADD check out this site - do take your time reading it, and you can follow the provided links for more info.
http://www.healing-arts.org/children/ADHD/#Additional
The sad thing is that kids with ADD and intelligence, don't easily get noticed by the school system. He certainly is exhibiting many of those ADD traits.
I wish there was a vitamin or diet treatment that would resolve symptoms of ADHD. While the data indicate that some people are sensitive to food dyes, which may be associated with hyperactivity in particular, there is no diet to date that has been shown to have a significant effect size across studies.
difficulty paying attention to details and tendency to make careless mistakes in school or other activities; producing work that is often messy and careless
easily distracted by irrelevant stimuli and frequently interrupting ongoing tasks to attend to trivial noises or events that are usually ignored by others
inability to sustain attention on tasks or activities
difficulty finishing schoolwork or paperwork or performing tasks that require concentration
frequent shifts from one uncompleted
I did notice that some of my medications did affect my memory, be ause when i got off of them, my memory improved. The only medication I wasn't on in your combination was depakote.
My memory is still very good, but it isn't so spectacular. I remember things as if it was played back on a video. I don't have ADHD. I keep or improve my memory with mental exercises that sharpen or retain memory.
Since my diagnosis of depression, anxiety, and actually long before, I am having memory trouble. I read great books, and then forget about them. Like everything. It is bizarre. I have kind of been this way for my life. I am sure I have been ADHD most of my life undiagnosed. I was hyperactive as a child. Anyone with memory problems?
The main things would be ADD and ADHD. With these disorders it is very hard to focus for a period of time long enough to commit to memory.
You might want to buy, "The ADD/ ADHD Answer book," by Susan Ashley. She not only explains this but also gives ways to work with these disorders to overcome some of the problems.
What could be wrong with a 5 year old that can not remember what he has been told just a few minutes and sometimes seconds after you have told him? I also believe that he has ADHD but has never been officially diagnosed.
What could be wrong with a 5 year old that can not remember what he has been told just a few minutes and sometimes seconds after you have told him? I also believe that he has ADHD but has never been officially diagnosed.
There are study techniques that really improve memory. I don't quite understand what you mean by short term memory. Even the people that appear to glance at a word, and know it the next day use techniques to do so. And some superbright people can literally do just that.
I think the main question is why post to an ADHD forum. If he has trouble memorizing because he can't concentrate (ADD/ADHD), that is very different than just having trouble memorizing.
It use to be given to children exclusively for hyperactivity and other such symptoms/disorders as ADHD. It is many side-effects and has become a street drug in certain areas of our country. Below is an excerpt from a medical website that I often use.
QUOTE: Ritalin for Adults With ADHD. Ritalin for ADHD treatment in adults has not been adequately studied, meaning that no large studies have been conducted on the benefits and risks of using it to treat adult ADHD.
The reason that I have a fear of more memory damage or brain damage from certain meds is that while searching for medications to help with memory I have come across information that certain medications like aderall and others can actually cause memory damage with long term use, plus I already have memory problems due to SCT, long term uncontrolled type 1 diabetes, but is now controlled with insulin, major depression which is being treated with citalopram, hypothyroidism which is being treated w
Actually, research tends to indicate that very few people with anxiety also suffer from ADHD/ADD, although, of course, that is always a possibility. Most people with anxiety have ADHD symptoms but, in fact, do not have ADHD (this is why so often one will read that Ritalin or similar medication is not working).
I also believe that mild/moderate anxiety can be helped with herbal and/or natural remedies. So, why not try this route as a first option.
my 10 yr old daughter has had adhd for the past 6 yrs and is on focolin rx now 50mg in am and 10mg in afternoon. with her she has had trouble with memory loss for some time now and cant retain information from the past or at times 30 seconds after being told. she was giagnosed 3 yrs ago with seizure tendencies after fainting in my arms. her doc has not explored this further.
The Cogmed Working Memory Training is designed to train working memory (the ability to keep information in your mind for a short time, focus on a task, and remember what to do next), and children who display ADHD often do have a problem with working memory. The Cogmed Training can result in improved ability to sustain attention, improved impulse control and better complex reasoning skills.
Psychiatrists and psychologists are the professionals with the best skill set for coming up with practical ideas about how you can overcome your symptoms. Among adults in particular, ADHD is highly likely to co-occur with anxiety and learning problems. The distractability of ADHD makes it even harder to turn your attention away from intrusive thoughts and urges (such as the urge to pick your scalp). You are not alone in having both conditions.
You are describing the deficit in working memory that invariably is one aspect of ADHD. It will likely help your child if he resumes use of the medication that helped him previously. In addition, you might want to consider the Cogmed Working Memory Training that you may have seen mentioned before on this site. It is a five-week, in-home, computer-based program that utilizes a Personal Coach.
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And if you haven't already looked up information on ADD. I would suggest it. An interesting site is totallyadd.com which is completely done with video clips since it was a PBS special awhile back. I closely watch the ADD forum, so if you have any questions - if you post there I will see them. Best wishes.
Isolate yourself once a week from life, the world, and all other obstacles that may cause anxiety. ALSO keep in mind, your miscles have memory. If you normally catch a ball with your right hand, if someone throws something at you, you are bound to lift your right arm. Create muscle memory for your body. Pick up cardio, weight lifting, or other activities that include using your body's muscles.
I am 44. Recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. I have all types of memory problems, focus/concentration problems. A have a phobia of any situation that might reveal a lack of ability to articulate. I have very poor reading comprehension and have to read and reread many times to process it or in other words there is little automaticity there when I read. I have tried 6 different medications none of which has helped. My only source of relief is avoidance and denial.
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