Management of ADHD
The combination of medication and special therapy is the best step to fight ADHD. There are no shortcuts to overcome this condition. ADHD care requires commitment and commitment in terms of time, emotions and finances.
Although it cannot be completely cured, ADHD can be treated with several types of drugs and therapies to relieve symptoms, so people with this disorder can carry out their normal daily activities.
Drug treatment
The most commonly used medication for ADHD is methylphenidate. This drug works by balancing chemical compounds in the brain to relieve ADHD symptoms.
Methylphenidate is safe for children to consume, but doctors will continue to monitor medications to find out side effects, such as heart problems. If a child has these side effects or risks them, the doctor will give you other medicines, including:
ADHD sufferers need psychotherapy. Besides treating ADHD, psychotherapy also helps in treating other mental disorders that accompany ADHD, such as depression. The types of psychotherapy that can be chosen are:
Parents, families, teachers, and caregivers of people with ADHD also need knowledge and advice to help people with ADHD. Therefore, they must benefit from special training programs.
The material taught in this training includes setting up a praise system for encouraging children, punishing children who behave badly or violently, and how to direct children's activities according to their abilities.
To help children control ADHD symptoms, parents can also adopt a healthy lifestyle for children, including:
ADHD cannot be cured, but if diagnosed early and treated appropriately, patients will be able to adjust to their conditions and carry out normal daily activities.
Complications
People with untreated ADHD can meet the following conditions:
According to several studies, people with ADHD are also at risk of experiencing other mental disorders, such as:
Although it cannot be completely cured, ADHD can be treated with several types of drugs and therapies to relieve symptoms, so people with this disorder can carry out their normal daily activities.
The most commonly used medication for ADHD is methylphenidate. This drug works by balancing chemical compounds in the brain to relieve ADHD symptoms.
Methylphenidate is safe for children to consume, but doctors will continue to monitor medications to find out side effects, such as heart problems. If a child has these side effects or risks them, the doctor will give you other medicines, including:
- Atomoxetine.
- Amitriptyline.
- Alpha-agonist drugs, such as clonidine.
ADHD sufferers need psychotherapy. Besides treating ADHD, psychotherapy also helps in treating other mental disorders that accompany ADHD, such as depression. The types of psychotherapy that can be chosen are:
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Psychoeducation therapy
- Social interaction training
Parents, families, teachers, and caregivers of people with ADHD also need knowledge and advice to help people with ADHD. Therefore, they must benefit from special training programs.
The material taught in this training includes setting up a praise system for encouraging children, punishing children who behave badly or violently, and how to direct children's activities according to their abilities.
To help children control ADHD symptoms, parents can also adopt a healthy lifestyle for children, including:
- Get used to a healthy diet with nutritious food
- Make sure the child is sleeping and getting enough rest.
- Limit the child's time watching television and using a cellphone or computer.
- Have the children exercise for at least 60 minutes every day.
ADHD cannot be cured, but if diagnosed early and treated appropriately, patients will be able to adjust to their conditions and carry out normal daily activities.
Complications
People with untreated ADHD can meet the following conditions:
- Having difficulty concentrating on learning in class, so that their academic performance decreases.
- Having problems interacting with peers and the environment
- Have the risk of drinking alcohol and using drugs while growing up.
- Risk of injury during daily activities.
- Feel inferior
According to several studies, people with ADHD are also at risk of experiencing other mental disorders, such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Tourette's Syndrome
- Provocative interference with opposition (ODD)
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