UNDERSTANDING ADHD
by Randy Dellosa, psychiatrist-psychologist-life coach
Some months ago, a Pinoy actor named Albie Casino announced in a press conference that he had ADHD. He explained that due to his ADHD, it became difficult and stressful for him to interact with others.
by Randy Dellosa, psychiatrist-psychologist-life coach
Some months ago, a Pinoy actor named Albie Casino announced in a press conference that he had ADHD. He explained that due to his ADHD, it became difficult and stressful for him to interact with others.
ADHD DEFINED
ADHD is short for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. "Attention deficit" here doesn't mean "kulang sila sa pansin." "Attention Deficit" in ADHD means "short attention span."
It is a brain disorder caused by problems with the brain chemicals, nerve pathways, brain structure, and brain functioning.
It is strongly genetic in origin.
TYPES OF ADHD AND THEIR SYMPTOMS
When a person has ADHD, it will commonly manifest in 3 ways:
It is strongly genetic in origin.
TYPES OF ADHD AND THEIR SYMPTOMS
When a person has ADHD, it will commonly manifest in 3 ways:
(1) Inattentive Type - characterized by the following symptoms:
* lumilipad ang isip
* kalat ang isip
* hindi makapag-concentrate
* madaling ma-distract
* pagiging makakalimutin
* burara sa gamit
* madalas ma-misplace ang kagamitan
(2a) Hyperactive Type - characterized by the following symptoms:
* di mapakali
* makulit, maharot, malikot
* pasaway, palaaway
* sobrang bibo at aktibo
* "hyper" rin ang bibig- madaldal at maingay
* computer/gaming addiction (since the games give them the illusion of being physically active
* pagamit ng alcohol, weed, or "uppers" para mabawasan ang kanilang excess energy (Surprisingly. uppers like shabu may cause a paradoxical effect and cause relaxation for them.)
* lumilipad ang isip
* kalat ang isip
* hindi makapag-concentrate
* madaling ma-distract
* pagiging makakalimutin
* burara sa gamit
* madalas ma-misplace ang kagamitan
(2a) Hyperactive Type - characterized by the following symptoms:
* di mapakali
* makulit, maharot, malikot
* pasaway, palaaway
* sobrang bibo at aktibo
* "hyper" rin ang bibig- madaldal at maingay
* computer/gaming addiction (since the games give them the illusion of being physically active
* pagamit ng alcohol, weed, or "uppers" para mabawasan ang kanilang excess energy (Surprisingly. uppers like shabu may cause a paradoxical effect and cause relaxation for them.)
(2b) Impulsive Type - characterized by the following symptoms:
* padalos-dalos ang ginagawa o sinasabi
* di makapaghintay, demanding
* madaling mairita o magalit
(3) Combined Type - "all of the above."
* padalos-dalos ang ginagawa o sinasabi
* di makapaghintay, demanding
* madaling mairita o magalit
(3) Combined Type - "all of the above."
These symptoms of ADHD continue throughout adulthood.
TREATMENT FOR ADHD
The good news about ADHD is that it can be managed by:
* Anti-ADHD medicine and natural supplements
* Behavioral management therapy
* Dietary changes, sports, and an active lifestyle
* Individual and family counseling
* Wellness therapies (such as acupuncture, yoga, and massage)
* Anti-ADHD medicine and natural supplements
* Behavioral management therapy
* Dietary changes, sports, and an active lifestyle
* Individual and family counseling
* Wellness therapies (such as acupuncture, yoga, and massage)
ALL IS NOT LOST FOR THOSE WITH ADHD
Remember that Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps, John F. Kennedy, Justin Timberlake, Walt Disney, Will Smith, Jim Carrey, and even Albert Einstein all became successful people despite their struggles with ADHD.
If you are interested in ADHD support groups, seminars, or workshops, the AD/HD Society of the Philippines is always ready to assist you. You can visit their FB page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdsociety/.
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