January 21, 2009
Attention Deficit Disorder - Disease Or Phase? Uncovering The Right Answer!
Abhishek Agarwal asked:
Not really thinking about the reasons or consequences of an action and exhibiting the above traits is now being regarded as less than normal by the medical fraternity, which has coined a phrase called ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder, which is a result of a neurological imbalance, but not really a disease as such.
Many doctors and pyschologists are still not in agreement over a person having ADD merely based on certain commonalities; some experts associated with the mental health association demanded a proper method and scientific tools to help categorize individuals diagnosed with ADD and ways to identify this condition with fool-proof measures. This meant ascertaining a certain brain deficiency and though ADD was studied as an apparent dysfunction in a group of people suffering from encephalitis, (an inflammation of the brain), it is no longer a measure for determining ADD. Thus, even persons with no brain deficiencies are also classified under the heading of ADD affected individuals today.
There are 2 kinds of ADD: one with hyperactivity and the other, without; the former is also referred to as ADHD where due to the hyperactivity, the person may refuse to stay motionless for a period of time, exhibit impulsive behavior such as excessive talking, physical activity, impatience with situations or even be unable to play peacefully. They also have a tough time concentrating on simple tasks at hand and get easily distracted.
Thus, even with nearly 3-5 % persons diagnosed with ADD, there is a need to know more about this condition, which is neither a phase nor a disease but a medical condition that requires counselling for early diagnosis, accurate and timely treatment and to help make the ADD-er a successful, balanced and capable person. At times, outward signs of ADD may not be present and therefore the condition can be difficult to diagnose but with proper check-ups and tools, the mannerisms and undesirable behavior of ADD can be toned down and controlled considerably.
Therefore, a combination of various symptoms, ADD which can generate many problems, both pyschological and mental besides careless behavior, should be treated in a timely manner by experts in the medical field so as to grant genuine and timely help to the sufferers for whom living with ADD is a harsh reality, not just a phase in life. It is a mistaken belief to assume that people with ADD are not suffering and its just a bundle of indications; ADD-ers require understanding, support and treatment and its wrong to expect them to simply snap out of it as its not a stage, but a reality.
Eric
Not really thinking about the reasons or consequences of an action and exhibiting the above traits is now being regarded as less than normal by the medical fraternity, which has coined a phrase called ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder, which is a result of a neurological imbalance, but not really a disease as such.
Many doctors and pyschologists are still not in agreement over a person having ADD merely based on certain commonalities; some experts associated with the mental health association demanded a proper method and scientific tools to help categorize individuals diagnosed with ADD and ways to identify this condition with fool-proof measures. This meant ascertaining a certain brain deficiency and though ADD was studied as an apparent dysfunction in a group of people suffering from encephalitis, (an inflammation of the brain), it is no longer a measure for determining ADD. Thus, even persons with no brain deficiencies are also classified under the heading of ADD affected individuals today.
There are 2 kinds of ADD: one with hyperactivity and the other, without; the former is also referred to as ADHD where due to the hyperactivity, the person may refuse to stay motionless for a period of time, exhibit impulsive behavior such as excessive talking, physical activity, impatience with situations or even be unable to play peacefully. They also have a tough time concentrating on simple tasks at hand and get easily distracted.
Thus, even with nearly 3-5 % persons diagnosed with ADD, there is a need to know more about this condition, which is neither a phase nor a disease but a medical condition that requires counselling for early diagnosis, accurate and timely treatment and to help make the ADD-er a successful, balanced and capable person. At times, outward signs of ADD may not be present and therefore the condition can be difficult to diagnose but with proper check-ups and tools, the mannerisms and undesirable behavior of ADD can be toned down and controlled considerably.
Therefore, a combination of various symptoms, ADD which can generate many problems, both pyschological and mental besides careless behavior, should be treated in a timely manner by experts in the medical field so as to grant genuine and timely help to the sufferers for whom living with ADD is a harsh reality, not just a phase in life. It is a mistaken belief to assume that people with ADD are not suffering and its just a bundle of indications; ADD-ers require understanding, support and treatment and its wrong to expect them to simply snap out of it as its not a stage, but a reality.
Eric
