First what is ADD and ADHD? How are they similar and how are they different.
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are basicly the same. Some people are hyperactive and some aren't.
People assume wrongly , you know what happens when people assume, that Add or ADHD are childhood disorders. The fact is childhood is when most of it is diagnosed. You don't grow out of it. You either learn to deal with it, or you dont.
Everyone always notices the hyperactive child first. The non hyperactive (child with ADD) is looked at as a daydreamer, slow learner, always angry, maybe over weight.
You don't grow out of Attention Deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is always there. How you deal with it, like any other Disorder is key. In most cases , not all, it is genetically hereditary. Meaning there is a good chance all your child and or siblings have some form or degree of it.
Once you understand exactly what the disorder looks like in yourself or others, it's very easy to spot it in others.
So what is Add/ADHD in children and Adults. It is a chemical imbalance that leaves the brain not fully awake. That's why it's treated with stimulants. That's why Mom has to drink coffee or tea all day long.
Imagine not getting enough sleep and going to work or school. Now imagine not getting enough sleep every day of your life. Your tired, your crabby can't focus on what people are saying. You forget things easily.
Sleep apnoea has the same affect. In some cases is the cause and can be fixed.
For me at over 50 it doesn't matter anymore I'm set in my ways. I'd never follow through with wearing a sleep mask now. But if I got used to it as a child maybe things would be different.
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are basicly the same. Some people are hyperactive and some aren't.
People assume wrongly , you know what happens when people assume, that Add or ADHD are childhood disorders. The fact is childhood is when most of it is diagnosed. You don't grow out of it. You either learn to deal with it, or you dont.
Everyone always notices the hyperactive child first. The non hyperactive (child with ADD) is looked at as a daydreamer, slow learner, always angry, maybe over weight.
You don't grow out of Attention Deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is always there. How you deal with it, like any other Disorder is key. In most cases , not all, it is genetically hereditary. Meaning there is a good chance all your child and or siblings have some form or degree of it.
Once you understand exactly what the disorder looks like in yourself or others, it's very easy to spot it in others.
So what is Add/ADHD in children and Adults. It is a chemical imbalance that leaves the brain not fully awake. That's why it's treated with stimulants. That's why Mom has to drink coffee or tea all day long.
Imagine not getting enough sleep and going to work or school. Now imagine not getting enough sleep every day of your life. Your tired, your crabby can't focus on what people are saying. You forget things easily.
Sleep apnoea has the same affect. In some cases is the cause and can be fixed.
For me at over 50 it doesn't matter anymore I'm set in my ways. I'd never follow through with wearing a sleep mask now. But if I got used to it as a child maybe things would be different.
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