Tuesday, March 4, 2014

ADHD Dallas And Ways To Treat It

By Lisa Williamson


The condition known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder makes it difficult for the affected to pay attention in various activities. The symptoms will bring about various problems, for instance low self esteem, unstable relationships and poor performance is school or at work. This condition normally starts during childhood but is rarely diagnosed until later in life. For people looking for treatment of ADHD Dallas offers a number of options. These include among others using stimulants and other medications.

There are a number of symptoms of the disease. These include restlessness, disorganization, hot tempers, frequent mood swings and trouble coping with stress. There are those that will have a low tolerance to frustration, impulsivity and difficulty completing tasks. Most of the people with this condition do not know that they have it. They will just find it hard completing daily tasks. Their inability to control impulses will vary from outbursts of anger, mood swings to getting annoyed when driving in traffic or impatience waiting in line.

Adults with ADHD had it as children, just that it was not diagnosed. There are those that will have fewer symptoms as they age, with others having significant symptoms even when they become adults. It however is important to know the actual symptoms. This is because almost everybody will have symptoms like those of the condition at one time or the other. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is only diagnosed when symptoms are so severe that they affect more than one aspect of the life of the individual.

Thus the moment one has symptoms that are disrupting their daily activities; it will be time to talk to the doctor about it. The signs may however be those of other conditions. Therefore, either way one would have to seek treatment.

What causes this condition is still mysterious in a way. There are however factors that are contributory to it, including genetics. This is because it has been known to affect members of the same family. There are also links with environmental factors. Some factors that are known to increase the probability of infection include kids that are born before the right time, mothers that take drugs and those that smoke or drink alcohol.

While this condition is not known to cause any psychological or developmental problems, some disorders can occur with it. For instance, those affected may have difficulties in learning, making them to score poorly in school. Furthermore, they will develop overwhelming nervousness and worry as a result of anxiety disorders.

The most used treatment options are medications and psychological counseling, or both. For the best outcome, a combination of both is the best option. Stimulants are the most popular medications that are used. They boost and balance the level of neurotransmitters in the brain. Antidepressants are also used but they work slower than stimulants.

Alternative medicine may also be prescribed, though these have not been certified to relieve symptoms. Before they are used, one should talk with their doctor to determine the risks and possible benefits. An example of medicine in this group is herbal supplements.




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