ADHD Treatment
What is ADD or ADHD?
The full meaning of ADD or ADHD is - Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder.
How Do You Know You Are Struggling with ADD/ADHD?
So many persons struggle with the ADD/ADHD condition without even having a clue as to what they are going through. In order to be sure you are not one of such people, here are some ways you can tell if you are struggling with the condition.
You are always feeling restless, including difficulty staying in your seat.
You find yourself often interrupting others.
You experience difficulty focusing or zoning out during meetings, conferences or in the classroom resulting in consequences.
You find things difficult to understand or comprehending, or your mind easily drift off whenever you are studying.
You're very easily distracted, and as a result, you have lots of incomplete projects and/or inability to meet deadlines, which can result in feeling anxious.
Feeling Restless, Difficult to Understand, Distracted?
You could also be experiencing hyperactivity, inability to concentrate or even daydreaming - these are some ways ADHD can impact on one life. Although most of these sound harmless, they could result in really health issues, for example, being hyperactive or having difficulty being attentive for more than a short period of time can result in insomnia, anxiety, mood swings, depression, etc.
Coping with the ADHD condition daily isn't an easy task, and as a matter of fact, it takes lots of courage to fight against it and all the problems that come with it. However, the situation can sometimes get tedious, so much that even the bravest of heart may find it difficult to handle alone. During such instances, it will do you a world of good to seek help from a professional.
That's why you need the help of a professional
We have therapists with professional expertise that will make it possible for them to understand how demoralized you must be upon discovering that you or a loved one is fighting against ADD/ADHD. They will also be able to provide you with all the information you need that'll help you through your struggle. But you must assimilate them bit by bit.
You'll be able to connect to a therapist that will help you achieve that within the confine of our safe, warm, welcoming and confidential environment. Our therapists are open to listening to you 100%. However, you need to first understand you have a confidant in them.
How common is the ADHD in U.S?
According to a study carried out by the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), it has been statistically proven that 4.4% of adults in the US have ADHD, and of these adults with ADHD, 62% are men, and 38% are women (Kessler et al. 2006). (Source)
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also released a survey which states that there was a 43% increase in the number of U.S children diagnosed with ADHD between the year 2003 and 2011, with the total number of children estimated to be approximately 6 million.
These statistics simply proof that ADHD is on the increase in the United States of America and we as therapists are committed to improving the lifestyle of those who are diagnosed with the disorder.
How does therapy help?
As far as ADHD is concerned, the tried and proven method of treatment is therapy treatment, especially when used in combination with short-term medication. Although medication can also be used as a treatment on its own, albeit for only a short period of time.
The first aspect of therapy is always associated with diagnosis and here are some of the questions asked by patients or their loved ones:
Can I give my diagnosed child medication to help improve his/her behavior in class or should I opt for other alternatives like have the child transferred from a higher to a lower class or change his/her diet?
Should I consider my child's hyperactivity to be a problem or is it merely a show of youthful exuberance?
How can I tell if the difficulty I experience trying to focus and pay attention is much of a problem that calls for treatment?
As an answer to the above questions, it is highly recommended you consult a therapist as soon as possible after diagnosis. The symptoms of ADD/ADHD respond quickly to psychotherapy treatment because it basically takes care of behavior modification.
Psychotherapy TREATMENT for ADHD
Below is a step by step guide of how sessions with our therapist can help. You'll be taught:
Strategies that'll help you cope with your struggle
How to meditate
Focus exercises
Medication – our therapist can give an accurate evaluation of your ADD/ADHD that will reveal whether or not you need to be referred to a psychiatrist for medication evaluation.
Learning vital strategies for coping with or regaining control over the symptoms of ADD/ADHD is a very effective form of treatment, although it can be a very difficult process for both adult and children, our therapists will be able to help facilitate the process and help regulate their behavioral and emotional response to the symptoms.
One of the most important questions asked by most struggling with ADD/ADHD is if they should talk with their family or school teachers or employer understand their daily struggle with ADD/ADHD?
You needn't be shy or afraid to seek help and talking to a therapist alone will go along way in getting that problem half solved for you. With the help of your therapist you will be able to deal with that challenge as he or she will help initiate the following:
Reiterate your problem & hope
Family session, psychoeducation
Seek a convenient arrangement at work or school during test taking, projects, etc
People are generally reluctant to seek therapeutic counseling for ADD/ADHD due to some the following reasons:
I want to keep my problem private, don't want friends or even family members to know about it.
People are going to think I’m dumb or stupid.
I don’t want anyone to know that I’m being counseled for ADD or ADHD.
Counseling will be too costly to me to afford.
I don't think I will have the time for therapy sessions because I have a very tight schedule.
I don’t like taking medication.
But here is an advice for you, make sure you or your loved one get examined by an experienced mental health professional if you suspect ADD/ADHD symptoms. Because that's your surest way and the first step toward the right direction.
Our therapists are highly skilled and experienced, they welcome, respect and attend to you without being judgmental in any way. Our therapeutic environment is warm, safe and provides confidential space that allows you pick your own treatment path albeit with the professional guidance of a therapist.
If you think you are too busy, well our therapists are extremely flexible with timing. So you can book appointments at your convenience be it during lunch break, after-hours or weekends.
Affordability is another thing we take into consideration; we make therapy affordable for all as we consider family income and budget. So for an affordable fee, we provide treatment tools that improve care for kids, adolescent, and adults suffering from ADHD symptoms. So it doesn't matter if your insurance doesn't cover for your sessions, we have a structure that still ensures you can get the therapeutic help that you or your loved ones require.
So feel free to contact us today at Wake Counseling & Mediation for solution to you/your loved one's ADD/ADHD or any mental related issue.
