ADD and Depression
“We can hypothesize that much of the depression and ADD-type symptoms are a result of the individual feeling overwhelmed , threatened, or constantly faced with tasks that seem too large or too difficult. It is easier to let the brain slow down so the person can “zone out” or, as we call it, ” go.. read more →
ADD: Over or Under Aroused. Natural Help.
“The brain can be either over-aroused (speeded up) or under-aroused (slowed down), and in either case it will not function the way it is designed to. If the brain is in over-arousal, we may be jumpy, hyper or anxious, looking at too much, trying to take too much in, paying attention to everything at.. read more →
ADD, More Girls than Boys?
“ADD Affects More Boys than Girls” ? It is generally accepted that there is a much greater incidence of ADD in boys than in Girls. The DSM-IV states that the ratio of males to females ranges from four to one to nine to one . We contend this is an incorrect notion and may.. read more →
ADD Age of Onset
“The DSM-IV diagnosis definition requires that some attentional or behavioral problem be present before the age of seven, but it is easy to miss the cues. This is a disorder that may manifest in utero or may not be recognized until college Children with excessive hyperactivity frequently let their mothers know they are ADD before.. read more →
ADD Behaviors Are Complex
“We feel that ADD includes all of the above areas and perhaps more. For example, it is common for a child or an adult with ADD to have depression. Considering the trouble they have learning and achieving, it’s no wonder. In the case of oppositional and/or aggressive behavior, this can be a result of not.. read more →
ADD Diagnosis?
“A typical scenario in our society is that Johnny is disruptive in class, so the teacher tells the parents, He needs to be on Ritalin. The busy parents, both of whom work, take Johnny to the over-worked pediatrician. They describe Johnny’s disruptive behavior, poor attentional skills, and bad grades. Johnny is placed on Ritalin. Johnny’s.. read more →
ADD’s Cluster Conditions
From: Getting Rid of Ritalin By: Robert W. Hill, Ph.D. Eduardo Castro, M.D. “The time is overdue for a serious look at our current treatment regimens and for a realistic approach to the cluster of problems that fall under the large umbrella of ADD. There is a pressing need to discuss.. read more →
ADD, ADHD Watch Netflix to Get Well
From: Getting Rid of Ritalin By: Robert W. Hill, Ph.D. Eduardo Castro, M.D. With the many cases of ADD and ADHD, “there were no medications, no major dietary changes, no endless behavior modification or psychotherapy—-just neurofeedback. A simple treatment that involves two treatments a week, in which the patient is connected to a specialized.. read more →
ADD & Ritalin
From: Getting Rid of Ritalin By: Robert Hill, Ph.D. Eduardo Castro, M.D.” “Slow brainwave activity is at the core of ADD. Ritalin is a stimulant and it speeds up the brain. It is, however, only a temporary treatment. Remove the stimulant and the brain slows down again. Not only does Ritalin.. read more →
“ADD” and Sleep Problems
From Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION Q: I have ADD and a sleep problem. Are they related? A: Of the many forms of ADD and sleep disorders, some share common neurological anomalies. I frequently have clients whom we treat for ADD comment.. read more →