| You had trouble concentrating, your work and social | | | | imbalance that triggers ADD began with a nutrition |
| life was suffering and you couldn't keep it together | | | | deficiency. |
| long enough to hold on to regular a job for long. | | | | Another argument is that there are structural |
| One day, while surfing the web, you read an article on | | | | differences in the brains make up that can cause |
| the Internet about adult attention deficit disorder, | | | | ADD. In a small percentage of ADD victims, the |
| otherwise known as ADD and wondered if you had it. | | | | forebrain, or he part that control our thought emotional |
| You got checked out by prominent psychologist who | | | | and behavior are smaller than normal. This could |
| specialized in adult ADD diagnosis and sure enough, | | | | influence certain behaviors causing not only the |
| you are suffering from the disorder. | | | | chemical imbalances but he problems that regularly |
| The revelation is bitter sweet. On the one hand you | | | | manifest in the lives of people with ADD. |
| now know what has been happening to you. On the | | | | What ADD treatments are right for me? |
| other, you now have more questions than ever before. | | | | The answer to this question will largely depend on the |
| This is normal, in fact, the next time you see your | | | | individual. For instance smokers will have to stay way |
| doctor, you should bring a list of questions with you | | | | from certain medications that may not be prescribed |
| that can put ADD in its proper perspective. | | | | for fear of health risks. |
| The list below is far from comprehensive, but is the | | | | ADD suffers who manifest symptoms of clinical |
| fundamental questions hat one may ask to learn about | | | | depression may be given Prozac. Stimulants like Ritalin |
| more about living with this condition. Feel free to add a | | | | Adderall or Strattera can also be prescribed, but not |
| few questions of your own. | | | | for people with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, as |
| What causes ADD? | | | | these items are highly addictive. |
| Even within the medical profession there is some | | | | As stated earlier, diet and nutrition can play a major |
| debate as to the actual causes of ADD in children and | | | | role in combating symptoms, so if are really serious |
| adults. Some say that the neurotransmitter | | | | about getting the ADD/ADHD monkey off of your |
| Acetylcholine is the culprit. This particular brain chemical | | | | back you may want to modify your dietary habits. |
| control the cognitive functions of the brain and can | | | | Can I control ADD? |
| greatly affect awareness, judgment memory and the | | | | The answer is yes and no. Will you ever be able to |
| ability to concentrate on tasks. Also, dopamine, another | | | | truly suppress it? No. ADD/ADHD is a constant |
| essential chemical, is very low in individuals with ADD. | | | | condition and the battle is fought on a daily basis. |
| The fact that nearly 60 percent of ADD suffers have | | | | That said, you can mitigate symptoms with a |
| low dopamine count is very significant. | | | | combinations of medication and behavior modification. |
| Indeed no one can argue with these facts. | | | | Also, seeing a therapist may also help you not only |
| Where the arguments come in is the how and why of | | | | lessen he symptoms of ADD and ADHD but can |
| these issues. | | | | perhaps aid you in putting the disorder in perspective. |
| Some say it is a diet and nutrition problem, in fact, | | | | Being diagnosed with ADD doesn't have to be the end |
| some studies have shown that the eradication of | | | | of the world. You are now armed with the knowledge |
| certain foods, like sugars, and refined and processed | | | | and know the enemy you have to defeat. With the |
| foods, decrease certain symptoms of ADD. Certain | | | | right impetus and tools at your side, you can embark |
| vitamins and minerals can also help stabilize symptoms. | | | | on a healthier lifestyle with new goals and a brighter |
| This begs the question of whether or not the chemical | | | | future, in spite of your ADD diagnosis. |