Daily Archives: November 11, 2004

Lack of Normal Inhibition • Tactlessness • Iconoclasm • Impatience • Impulsiveness • Moodiness • Distractibility • Addiction Proneness Hyperarousal • Restlessness • Impatience • Impulsiveness Frontal Lobe Underactivity • Procrastination • Stimulation hunger • Boredom intolerance • Distractible • Worryaholic • Restlessness • Addiction Proneness History/Consequences • Underachievement • […]

?We were not made for this world.? We adapted over thousands of years to a world of high physical activity outdoors. Now we have mental stimulation, complexity, and relatively sedentary lifestyles. As a result, a large amount of energy is being stored up within us that doesn’t get used. This […]

Two-thirds of ADD/ADHD children have one or more other mental health disorders (comorbidity). The most common co-occurring condition with ADHD is Oppositional Defiant Disorder. These children are rebellious to a degree that causes problems for them at home and/or school. Their attitude is “you can’t make me/you can’t stop me.” […]

ADHD is one of the best-researched disorders, according to the Council on Scientific Affairs of the American Medical Association.  This study is probably the most extensive study of ADHD to date.  It concluded that ADHD has as much scientific validity and specificity as the best-known medical diseases, such as diabetes.  […]

Strattera* 18, 25, 40, 60 mg Wellbutrin XL 150, 300mg Effexor XR 150-225 mg Provigil 100-400 mg Clonidine .1 to .3 mg Guanfacine 2 to 8 mg * FDA approved for children and adults

?Do I have ADD?? No, but you may be ADD. ADD/ADHD is a group of different combinations of temperament extremes. The intensity varies from mild to moderate to severe, and is unique for each person. Many people say they don’t believe in ADD. Good! ADD is not a religion. Attention […]