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	Stress and ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is regarded as a childhood disorder but is prevalent even amongst adults. Its characteristics are hyperactivity, impulsiveness, disobedience and loud or angry explosions. It is a major problem for the children since it is difficult to control and teach the child. It also disturbs the entire class. Here we consider the causes and the treatment of the problem and the relation between stress and ADHD.

Nearly 80% of cases of ADHD are due to genetic inclination to the disorder. The remaining 20% are caused by prenatal or postnatal exposure to toxins and in few cases, traumatic episodes resulting in injury can be responsible. Alcohol and nicotine are the most common prenatal toxins.

Treatment for ADHD is usually a blend of medication and counseling. The goal of medication is to rejuvenate those portions of the brain responsible for focusing, attention and impulse control. Counseling helps the ADHD patient to reestablish their life. A new method known for some time but has not been used is diet modification. Although diet modification cannot prevent ADHD, it is believed that eating foods without artificial colors and flavors and reducing the intake of fatty foods and sugar increases the attention spans of children at school.

There is no relationship between suffering from the disorder and stress but it is clear that a person suffering from ADHD is more likely to be under stress. ADHD worsens with the higher stress faced by the patient. Hence incorporating stress management strategies in treatment is a good idea. The secret is the ability to relax. Relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation are beneficial but are harder to implement, especially in children.

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