ADD Treatments

Medical

identification and systematic promotion of talents and strenghts

Non medical but Crucial

Physical Exercise

Sleep

Diet

Meditation

Coaching

Restructuring of the environment

finding right job

finding right social group / mate

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Non medical treatments

Stimulant medication - increases level of dopamine and norepinephrine

Aderall

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Interactive Metronome

Neurofeedback

Physical Exercise specially designed to stimulate the back of the brain cerebellm

The AA 12 step program for ADD

cognitive behavioral techniques

5 step program

organisatie en tijdmamagement organisational habits

Non medical treatments Dietery and nutricional

fish oil, omega 3 fatty acids

Medication Side effects

cardiovascular problems

increase heartbeat and blood pressiure

heart rhythm problems

differences in heart structure

fainting or losing consciousness

Non Stimulant

Atomoxetine

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Stimulant medication - PRO AND CON

Non Stimulant PRO EN CON

Take longer to work

houden wakker, moeilijker slapen

overstimulatation/ jitteriness / agitation / too much energy

each dose lasts longer

minder verslavend

considered better than non stimulant at reducing ADHD symptoms

hoofdpijn

moeheid as medication wears off

Dry mouth

decrease appetite

nausea fatique afffect liver function

trouble urinatiing

moeheid en laag energy bij stoppen

Slaapproblemen

gewichtsverlies

nausea

anxiety, Irritability and mood changes

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mindfullness practice

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mindfullness practice

gluten-free

suiker

vitamin B12

Magnesium

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