ADHD medication What are the signs I should be looking out for?

Episode transcript

Season 2 is on Understood Explains: ADHD Diagnosis in Adults.

This episode addresses this question “What do I need to know if I’m thinking about starting to take ADHD medication?”

The name I choose for my name. Roberto Olivardia. and I’m a psychologist that has more than 20 years of experience in assessing patients suffering from issues like ADHD. I’m also among many millions who have been diagnosed with ADHD as they reach their adulthood. My role is to organize your event.

My goal is to offer answers to many of the questions that are asked regarding ADHD diagnosis. Once you’ve finished the course this article will help you find out more regarding ADHD all over the world.

It could take 10 minutes or just a few seconds. The process will start right away.

What is the process that ADHD medication is given? [00:51]

Before we dive deeper into the subject I’d like to inform you that I am psychologist. This means I’m not authorized to prescribe medications. Psychologists are licensed to prescribe drugs however, in a majority of states, psychologists don’t have the power to prescribe.

In addition, I’d like to make it clear to clarify that I’m not paid by pharmaceutical companies to sell ADHD treatment. I’m here to offer suggestions to help you in talking to your doctor about how to discover an effective solution option for you.

What’s the procedure to make ADHD medication that is effective? There are two key aspects to think about:

The reason is because ADHD causes it to be more difficult for brain cells to link up with one another.

A key point to keep in mind is that medications can aid sufferers of ADHD to achieve better results. It can even assist in reducing levels of ADHD. However, it isn’t able to provide any significant improvement in performance for people who do not have ADHD.

What does it mean to mean”to “level the playing field”? To answer this question in greater depth, I’ll use an analogy from baseball. I’d like to show the brain comprised of two cells. A pitcher is one, while another is a catcher. Brain chemicals are known as balls. They are also known as neurotransmitters. The brain chemicals transfer from one cell the next.

Three ways ADHD can alter the chemical composition that the brain produces.

At first there may be something amiss between the catcher and pitcher. My personal method of arguing that neurotransmitters do not contain enough brain cells to relay an information to cells in order for it to be followed.

Another brain chemical issue is that ADHD can make it difficult for a catcher to grasp the ball. It could be due to the ball is constantly falling out of the hand of the catcher. (The Mitts function as what biologists call receptors. This part of the cell is vital in every aspect of the development of the highly effective COVID vaccine to finding the keys to your home.)

Another kind of brain chemical problem is that it is possible to notice that pitchers constantly move the ball away from fields before the catcher even has an opportunity to grasp the ball. The pitcher must take balls that are are left behind, and this is referred to as”reuptake. Reuptakes are crucial as in the absence of it, players would not be able collect enough balls. Also, it is possible that getting balls back too quickly could result in the catcher not having enough time to catch the ball.

ADHD medication could increase the production of neurotransmitters. This could aid pitchers in throwing more balls.

It also can stimulate receptors, allowing them to capture more neurotransmittersIt’s like sticking something inside the catcher’s mitt.

Certain types of ADHD medicines bear the name of a fearful creature, called Reuptake inhibitors. This means that they slow down the time required to retrieve balls from the pitcher, and make sure that the catcher has additional time in order to be able catch.

Does everyone who suffers from ADHD have to take medication? [03:39]

The truth is that there’s no reason to. Even if you’ve received the ADHD diagnosis, that does not mean that you have to use medication. Actually, the entire program will focus on alternative treatments to medication for ADHD.

On this show, I’ll describe the various kinds of medicines and the way they affect your body. I’ll also talk about the reasons it’s crucial to communicate with your physician to accomplish your goals like adjusting the dose you’re taking.

Additionally I’ll also make this article more specific to two distinct categories of people, such as those who are contemplating taking ADHD medication or who aren’t certain about whether or not they should take these drugs.

What are the best drugs for treating ADHD symptoms? [04:21]

The use of medication could be very beneficial for many people suffering from ADHD particularly those with severe or moderate symptoms.

I’ve seen medications produce positive outcomes on my patients’ behalf in a variety of ways.

A patient in the legal field, an attorney, was told that prior to the time when the patient was diagnosed as having ADHD the patient could sit for a few minutes without becoming distracted.

He was required to work for long hours to complete legal briefs. This led to a decrease in his sleeping patterns, and led him to drink a lot of coffee. This led to health problems.

As he started taking the medication and started getting better thrilling to realize that he could concentrate on his legal documents for hours at a stretch. He took only some breaks to be back on the floor! The result was revolutionary and not only in the ability to learn but also in managing other issues that were associated with this.

The best way to think about medicine is to understand that it’s an instrument to help you overcome difficulties.

Concerning this toolbox and all the options included in this toolbox, I’d like briefly to address the issue that is commonly raised when the use of ADHD medication is thought as “cheating.”

I’m aware that lots of people suffering from ADHD dislike taking medication because they believe they’ll be able manage their ADHD all on their own.

Do you feel like this when you are being treated for diabetes or high blood pressure? You’re probably conscious of your food choices and the way you go about your daily routine. If you believe insulin could aid your body perform better, don’t think of it as cheating. Should you?

ADHD Treatment isn’t considered to be a fraud and isn’t a fraud. It’s a method to eliminate and control your ADHD.

What are the limitations in ADHD treatment? [06:05]

Despite the numerous amazing things it can offer, it is not without its many wonderful things to ….

ADHD Treatment isn’t an all-encompassing one.

It could help reduce ADHD symptoms, but it will not solve all your problems like organising your schedule or organising your schedule.

Remember that medication won’t aid you in learning how to do things.

ADHD medication isn’t as effective for people who don’t suffer from ADHD.

You’ve probably been told from your doctor that ADHD medication is “performance enhancers,” but they’re not as effective influence on people who do not have ADHD. They may aid in retaining focus and performing at a higher level, but it does not aid in improving the memory of people who suffer from ADHD or increase their capacity to perform or learn.