| The ADHD overdiagnosis is widespread in America | | | | stimulants include psychiatric disorders, cardiovascular |
| today. The fact that doctors usually can't wait to | | | | problems, and risk for drug abuse. |
| prescribe medication only makes it worse. A diagnosis | | | | You should know that medications are not the only |
| of ADHD cannot be made in one visit, or two, or even | | | | solution to ADHD. Before trying out stimulants, it is |
| three. It is a long term process with observations made | | | | important to consider other options for the treatment |
| by many observers. | | | | of ADHD. These include behavioral therapy, diet |
| While children with ADHD show symptoms of | | | | modification, vitamin supplementation, and homeopathic |
| hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention, there are other | | | | remedies. Other treatments that are said to help |
| reasons that can cause the manifestation of these | | | | control symptoms of ADHD include yoga and |
| symptoms. Many critics of ADHD prescription drugs | | | | biofeedback training. |
| have also criticized the fact that ADHD overdiagnosis | | | | Dietary modification basically focuses on avoiding |
| is taking place in so many cases. | | | | foods that are rich in sugar and additives. These are |
| ADHD overdiagnosis is a common mistake being | | | | said to aggravate symptoms of ADHD so it is best to |
| made by many professionals. One or two symptoms | | | | avoid junk food, fried food, and dessert, instead, give |
| showing hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention ARE | | | | your child plenty of fruits, veggies, and grains. |
| NOT enough to conclude that it is indeed ADHD. The | | | | Vitamins like zinc, magnesium, calcium, and B-complex |
| sad truth is, ADHD overdiagnosis is happening, and on | | | | can help control ADHD symptoms by helping in brain |
| a frequent basis. | | | | functioning. |
| With regard to the medication of ADHD, stimulants are | | | | Homeopathic remedies may also be used in lieu of |
| usually given to those with moderate to severe ADHD. | | | | stimulant medication. Studies have proven the |
| Examples of common stimulants are Ritalin, Concerta, | | | | effectiveness of ingredients like verta alb, tuberculinum, |
| and Adderall. These medications work by altering | | | | hyoscyamus, and arsen iod in minimizing symptoms of |
| dopamine levels and increasing blood flow to the | | | | ADHD. |
| frontal lobe of the brain to help with the symptoms of | | | | These are safe to use and non-addictive. Unlike |
| ADHD. | | | | stimulant meds, homeopathic remedies do not cause |
| Medications used in the treatment of ADHD may be | | | | side effects. You can even safely use homeopathic |
| helpful but it can cause disconcerting side effects that | | | | remedies before you have an official diagnosis. |
| range from mild to more severe ones. Among the | | | | Before you try out these treatment options for ADHD, |
| common side effects of ADHD prescription medication | | | | make sure that it is not merely a case of ADHD |
| include nervousness, stomach pain, restlessness, | | | | overdiagnosis. If your health practitioner is quick to |
| anxiety, anorexia, loss of weight, insomnia, and stunted | | | | jump the gun, maybe you should think about a second |
| growth. | | | | opinion. |
| More serious side effects associated with the use of | | | | |