ADD / ADHD is not real?

[Nictos]

http://higherperspective.com/2014/10/ad ... ZIWl5Hg.01

I was scrolling through my facebook today and saw that a friend was claiming that ADD is fake because of this article. I decided to write an informative post against the claim.




I'm not sure about ADHD since I don't have it, but I do have ADD. In a more personal perspective, I remember sitting in algebra class literally trying to force myself to focus, when my mind would shut down and I would find myself looking out the window or drawing. I simply could not control it, it was beyond me.

Dopamine is a key component when understanding ADD. When large amounts of it is released due to excitement (The brain really wants something), the abused receptors become worn and the brain becomes figuratively speaking, 'spoiled', and can only function at its peak when the brain is given more, or better cake. This is where amphetamines come in (adderall) where large amounts of dopamine is constantly released so an ADD brain can remains active and not 'lazy' or 'distracted'. The biggest problem with amphetamines is that the brain accepts it as the "supreme cake" and wont be happy with anything less.

Diagnoses have been dramatically escalating not only due to genetic and environmental factors, but the more pills that can be shipped out the more money the drug companies can make. So obviously there's also a political influence on this whole thing. Environmental influences is basically anything that can make you addicted - people with addictive personalities are prone to suffer from adult ADD.

As for the claims of it being fake - I believe I can also explain that. Amphetamines were never meant to treat people with ADD, it was actually used to keep pilots awake on long flights so they don't crash. Keeping in mind that the people making these pills make a stupid amount of money; they will do anything it takes to prescribe it to anyone they can. It's a recent generational thing that we are using this drug because it has shown to be the most effective - but highly misdiagnosed. Unfortunately, we don't have the neurotechnology (to my knowledge) to really study and understand ADD.

I'm not saying that amphetamines are the way to go. But it's just the quickest, most effective solution. Just like some people need medication for bipolar and suffer from the side-effects, this is very similar.

Here's a really good link I send people that struggle with ADD here if anyone wants to learn more about it:

http://gettinbetter.com/ADD.html



Thoughts?

[Claeyt]

I'm not saying that amphetamines are the way to go. But it's just the quickest, most effective solution. Just like some people need medication for bipolar and suffer from the side-effects, this is very similar.

Heres a really good link I send people that struggle with ADD here if anyone wants to learn more about it?

There's no hyphen in 'Side Effects' and you forgot the apostrophe in 'Here's'.

[Nictos]

I'm not saying that amphetamines are the way to go. But it's just the quickest, most effective solution. Just like some people need medication for bipolar and suffer from the side effects, this is very similar.

Here's a really good link I send people that struggle with ADD here if anyone wants to learn more about it?

There's no connecting dash in 'Side Effects' and you forgot the apostrophe in 'Here's'.

Thanks. Changed.

[Potjeh]

I'm not sure about ADHD since I don't have it, but I do have ADD. In a more personal perspective, I remember sitting in algebra class literally trying to force myself to focus, when my mind would shut down and I would find myself looking out the window or drawing. I simply could not control it, it was beyond me.

Wasn't school like this for most people?

[Claeyt]

I'm not saying that amphetamines are the way to go. But it's just the quickest, most effective solution. Just like some people need medication for bipolar and suffer from the side effects, this is very similar.

Here's a really good link I send people that struggle with ADD here if anyone wants to learn more about it?

There's no connecting dash in 'Side Effects' and you forgot the apostrophe in 'Here's'.

Thanks. Changed.

Of course I was trying to be funny with that post.

I believe ADHD is real. It's measurable for diagnosis.

[Inotdead]

I'm not sure about ADHD since I don't have it, but I do have ADD. In a more personal perspective, I remember sitting in algebra class literally trying to force myself to focus, when my mind would shut down and I would find myself looking out the window or drawing. I simply could not control it, it was beyond me.

Wasn't school like this for most people?

I second this question.

[Nictos]

I'm not sure about ADHD since I don't have it, but I do have ADD. In a more personal perspective, I remember sitting in algebra class literally trying to force myself to focus, when my mind would shut down and I would find myself looking out the window or drawing. I simply could not control it, it was beyond me.

Wasn't school like this for most people?

Some people wanted to be better but mentally couldn't, is what I'm trying to say. In my example, I used every inch of my will to keep focused on the topic, but simply couldn't. That's when I realized I had a problem.

People with ADD can't focus even if they tried. It would have to be taught in a way that creates excitement. In my opinion, the future of schooling is in video games. If school was taught like a fun game, everyone would love school.

[Inotdead]

Some people wanted to be better but mentally couldn't, is what I'm trying to say. In my example, I used every inch of my will to keep focused on the topic, but simply couldn't. That's when I realized I had a problem.

People with ADD can't focus even if they tried. It would have to be taught in a way that creates excitement. In my opinion, the future of schooling is in video games. If school was taught like a fun game, everyone would love school.

I see.

In any case, you shouldn't think too much of this article or your friend's opinion.
I believe a doctor has far more idea about what he is doing, than a journalist using webMD as a reference.

[Nictos]

Some people wanted to be better but mentally couldn't, is what I'm trying to say. In my example, I used every inch of my will to keep focused on the topic, but simply couldn't. That's when I realized I had a problem.

People with ADD can't focus even if they tried. It would have to be taught in a way that creates excitement. In my opinion, the future of schooling is in video games. If school was taught like a fun game, everyone would love school.

I see.

In any case, you shouldn't think too much of this article or your friend's opinion.
I believe a doctor has far more idea about what he is doing, than a journalist using webMD as a reference.

Oh believe me, I don't believe it at all. I simply thought it was a good way to reach out to other people struggling with the same problem and informing them. Gaming is a magnet for ADD/ADHD.

[Heffernan]

ADD / ADHD is not real?

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