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People with ADD may exhibit symptoms that include: excessive inattentiveness, impulsiveness, extreme procrastination, disorganization, forgetfulness, and trouble with deadlines. People with ADHD may have any of the before mentioned symptoms as well as hyper-activity (often seen in children as squirming and moving and in adults as restlessness and agitation).
With homeopathy, we do not place people into a category based on a diagnosis. We look at all aspects of the individual in order to select a remedy that best fits them. For example, some people with attention-deficit behavior can demonstrate extreme concentration in certain circumstance while others cannot do this at all. Some are gentle and some are more aggressive in their activity. For some people their activity can be productive, while for others it is often fruitless.
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Selecting an appropriate homeopathic remedy for a person with ADD or ADHD is about bringing a sense of balance to their life, not about suppressing the behavior. If their impulse is to be constantly on the move, they will find themselves taking life slower and more purposely. If they have trouble sitting still, they will find that they are more are able to sit and listen and pay attention with more ease. If they were aggressive, then they will find that the anger or fear that drove the aggression is gone.
Homeopathy is a very individual therapy. A homeopath may need a few tries to discover the best remedy for a client, however usually some relief is experienced within the first 6 months.
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On ADD or ADHD Medications?
You do not need to stop present medications to explore homeopathy. Usually a person will experience enough break-thru symptoms (symptoms that existed before the medication and afterwards) to be able to track the progress of the homeopathic treatment. At a time that the client feels stronger and more in balance, then they can discuss with their doctor changes in medication.
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If you have ADD or ADHD, why might you want to explore homeopathy?
- Medication side-effects are troublesome currently, or you are worried they can build over time
- You personality is altered on the medication
- You can’t take medication, you’re too sensitive or medications have bad effects or don’t work
- You’re ethically opposed to medication
- You’ve never been diagnosed, but feel you may have attention issues and want to get more balance in your life
- The medication works great, but there are still remaining symptoms that are bothersome
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