What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD?
You've probably heard the term ADHD; but what is it? Why are people suddenly being diagnosed with this disorder at an alarmingly increasing rate? Is it something you can catch? Is it contagious? Or is it maybe a product of the environment we live in? Scientists and doctors still don't fully understand why this disorder, dubbed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD, but they are often quick to diagnose someone with it. They are also quick to put them on medication to help them combat the symptoms. But what is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD and how do you know if you have it? Let's take a look at the symptoms.
Symptoms of ADHD
Do you find yourself unable to concentrate on anything? Are you all over the place? Are you fidgety, can you not sleep, and are you constantly finding yourself moving from one activity to the other? Does your mind race on so many different subjects that you can't keep track of any one of them? These are just a few of the symptoms that doctors use to diagnose someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. This usually amounts to the doctor prescribing some sort of medication to slow them down, to slow their thoughts down, and to decrease their anxiety. This also helps them concentrate. However, these drugs have been known to change people. They are usually described as turning people zombielike, and they can cause weight gain because of their affects on the metabolism. But where does this disorder come from?
Children With ADHD
You've probably heard of the drug Ritalin. This drug is being given to kids more and more each day. That's because doctors are quick to find attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. These children may just be acting out. They may be trying to get attention or they may be eating lots of sugary foods. Well, it's in the doctor's and the pharmaceutical company's best interest to diagnose the child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. However, there may not be a conspiracy involved. They may have a disorder. Many people think, however, that doctors are too quick to diagnose and they're too quick to prescribe medicines; especially to children.
If you suspect that you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD, try changing your diet, getting exercise, and try your best to slow down and focus on your own before you see a doctor and get on the latest medication. It's only recently that people started taking medication for disorders such as these and there has to be a reason. Don't rush to conclusions and definitely don't let others, even doctors, rush to any conclusions for you either.
