ADHD Treatment Questions

Child younger than 6 years old, before trying any medication behavior therapy should be applied. Recommend that adhd be treated with behavior therapy first, before trying medication. Behavior therapy is the recommended treatment for adhd in children under 6 years of age.

Ssris are the best available drug and you can start low dose of ssri and gradually titrate to reduce dose dependent side effects. Sexual side effects are not so common as you think. It occurs in 1-2 patients out of 10. So, there is a bright chance you might not have major side effects. You got to take this small risk considering risk and benifit ratio. You will need a preliminary evaluation before starting medications. So, you can consult me online or any other good psychiatrist nearby before st...more

Backache has nothing to do with medications. At this age most common cause is inappropriate posture while sitting, sitting for long hours in front of computer or with a mobile in hand in inappropriate posture. Self evaluate for these causes and rectify the posture in which you sit throughout the day. Do some stretching exercises for back as your problem could be because of lack of strength in bower back muscles as well. Preferably do dhanurasana ,ardha chakrasana if you know yoga so that your lo...more

Anxiety Stress patients worry too much...Stress In today’s day & age where stress is high, feelings of frustration can emerge. It is our perception that can change our current negative situation into a healthy & positive one. Another way of perceiving these feelings of frustration can be by looking at them as an opportunity to push ourselves to go that little extra mile until we achieve our objective. However, there are times when we all can go around in circles; and being in this space can be q...more

Hi lybrate-user, it may happen because of anger, stress, anxiety, tension or during when you deeply concentrate in something. You may opt for homeopathy treatment.

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
You can treat your child's symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity without having a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder. Options to start with include getting your child into therapy, implementing a better diet and exercise plan, and modifying the home environment to minimize distractions.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan fo...more

Phobia Coping and support
• Try not to avoid feared situations. Practice staying near feared situations as frequently as you can rather than avoiding them completely. ...
• Reach out. Consider joining a self-help or support group where you can connect with others who understand what you're going through.
• Take care of yourself

Dear lybrate-user
have hope. Every patient with adhd/autism does not always ned medication. Please visit an autism expert to see if psychotherapy can help your child or if medication will be required.
Take care.

Hello, greetings from your ayurveda wellness coach.
As you are suffering from stress and anxiety there could be gastric related issues, and indigestion problems, however this can be dealt with ayurveda medicines and with some diet modification.
For more details or doubts or clarifications, you may consult me online.
Thanks and regards.

Sir,
kindly consult your psychiatrist as he can advice you depending on your symptoms and how to taper it off.
Also for anxiety issues do practice some relaxation exercises, as it might help you.