ADHD is the common & official medical abbreviation for:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a very common biological & medical & neuropsychiatric & likely genetic, inherited brain health condition (see Frontal Lobe Brain region in the picture below) that is often chronic and can become very symptomatic and potentially impairing, damaging, disabling or even deadly*. Yes, it can be! Distracted walkers & drivers can die, as can persons who are not listening and/or very impulsive and then seriously injured accidentally. Trouble in school or at work or at home or with friends or family or in relationships or even a marriage can be catastrophic as well.
Many young students and adult workers, along with their own affected family & friends & teachers & co-workers & bosses & life partners, often report that the highly symptomatic person has trouble with:
- Mental focus & concentration
- Staying on task
- Prioritizing tasks
- Organizing tasks
- Multitasking
- Completing tasks
- Time management
- Easily distracted
- Easily disorganized
- Getting along
- Being quiet & calm
- Sitting still
- Fidgety
- Restless
- Listening
- Learning
- Remembering
- Forgetfulness
- Paying attention
- Speaking in turn
- Waiting in line
- Social cues
- Following directions
- Following rules
- Collaborating
- Cooperating
- Communicating
- Regulating mood
- Regulating anxiety
- Thinking & behaviors
- Injuries & accidents
- Keeping jobs
- Keeping friends
- Keeping family
- Keeping relationships
- Keeping a marriage
- & more…
Do you or your loved one have ADHD?
These symptoms & problems can combine to cause serious life function impairment and even grow to become a federally-recognized & ADA-level Disabling Medical & Mental Health condition, ADHD, unless treated properly & ongoing…like many other severe chronic medical conditions. Yes, like with Type 1 Diabetes & HIV & Lupus & MS & Thyroid diseases & chronic Depression or severe Anxiety & Bipolar & Psychotic & Dementing Disorders, psychotherapies & great nutrition & exercise & praying can only do so much to reduced severe or moderate ADHD. The proper ADHD medicine, at the proper dose & time, with great efficacy & minimal to no side-effects, along with the proper comprehensive treatment program, can work to decrease severe or moderate ADHD in minutes to hours to days…
That’s why we are here for you, offering both intensive outpatient, Office-based MD Psychiatry Expert evaluations & ongoing comprehensive treatment for Adult ADHD & other very common & highly treatable biological brain conditions. Good results can be realized fast, with reduction in many of the ADHD symptoms realized in minutes to days to weeks, and then maintained with good ongoing comprehensive care for years. Being at peak performance is essential and required to obtain, maintain & succeed in school or most demanding occupations and intense jobs here in very competitive San Diego.
* If you or a friend or family member or loved one suffers from a currently severe & life-threatening medical or mental health condition, go to the nearest Emergency Room or call “911” for immediate medical assistance.
