Facts About ADHD

By HelloLife

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a very recent phenomenon. It has only been recognized as a psychiatric condition for about 25 years. The very first mention of "hyperactivity' was made in 1902. Previous to this it was not noted.

There are no physical or biological tests to diagnose ADHD. A diagnosis is made purely on the doctor's assessment of a child's symptoms.
Many credible doctors are questioning ADHD.
- Over-diagnosis is becoming increasingly prevalent, and many doctors and psychiatrists are speaking out against it.
- Scientific documentation proving that ADHD is a disease is virtually nonexistent.
Drugs used to treat ADHD can have deadly side effects. The following are all proven side effects of the psychoactive drugs used to "treat" ADHD:
- Heart failure
- Seizures
- Suicide
- Violent and homicidal behavior
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Arrhythmia
Many of the so-called symptoms of ADHD are normal behaviors of young children. Children are not tiny adults capable of sitting still and concentrating for extended periods of time. Children are extremely active and tend to have short attention spans. This is 100% normal. As they grow and develop, with the right nurturing and encouragement, children will develop longer attention spans and the ability to sit still and concentrate for extended periods of time.
ADHD may in fact be a legitimate mental disorder. However, at this time there is not enough scientific proof to legitimize the medication of millions of children in the United States. One thing is certain: if ADHD is a legitimate disease, it is certainly not as prevalent as diabetes .

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