Understanding ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder in children which is most commonly characterized by symptoms such as inability to pay attention, hyperactive or aggressive behavior. There is no real cause for this developmental disorder but in many cases altered brain function, genetics, exposure of children to certain toxins or pre-mature delivery have been some of the risk factors considered to lead to this condition.
Typical ADHD Symptoms
Coping with a consistently disruptive attitude can be extremely frustrating, physically, mentally and emotionally exhausting, especially when it begins to affect the child’s social, family and academic life.
Most children do not show all the symptoms as it may vary for boys and girls (boys may be more hyperactive and girls more inattentive). Some of the most common symptoms found in ADHD patients include:
Inattention
A child who may be afflicted with ADHD generally
- Fails to pay close attention to details or makes careless mistakes
- Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
- Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
- Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish tasks
- Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
- Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort
- Loses things needed for tasks or activities
- Is easily distracted
- Is forgetful in daily activities
Hyperactivity and Impulsivity
- Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms when seated
- Does not remain seated when expected to
- Runs or climbs excessively in inappropriate situations (in teens or adults, may be feelings of restlessness)
- Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly
- Acts as if “driven by a motor”
- Talks excessively
- Blurts out answers before questions are completed
- Has difficulty waiting his or her turn
- Interrupts or intrudes on others
Aggressive Mood & Anxiety
- Frequent temper outbursts
- Excessive arguing with adults
- Active defiance and refusal to comply with adult requests and rules
- Deliberate attempts to annoy or upset others
- Blaming others for their own mistakes
- Resentment to take orders from others
- Showing hatred while talking when upset
- Often makes dangerous attempts to seek revenge
ADHD Treatment with Homeopathy
Coping with ADHD can be very hard for parents and painful for the affected child if not attended on time. A diagnosis can be controversial, since there are no lab tests for ADHD, and no objective way to measure a child’s behavior. However, experts agree that taking action early can improve a child’s educational and social development to a great extent. Homeopathy is a relatively safe and effective approach in treating children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In this holistic method of treatment, homeopathic remedies are prescribed by symptoms rather than conditions, as each case of a particular illness can manifest differently in different people.
Common homeopathic medicines for ADHD
Some of the most recommended homeopathic medicines for ADHD are –
- Anacardium
- Barytacarb,
- Carboveg
- Lycopodium
- Hell
- Nux Vomica
- Phosphorus
- Sepia
- Silicea.
For hyperactiveness some recommended doses include:
- Anacardium
- Argentum Nitricum
- Ars
- Belladonna
- Lycopodium
- Merc
- Pulsatilla
- Rhustox
- Silicea
- Sepia
- Tarent
Contact Tejinder Kaur of Shiva Homeopathy Clinic in Singapore if your child is displaying symptoms of ADHD.
