At its most harmless, adult ADHD is a disadvantage, both personally and professionally. At its worst, it can actually be dangerous. Research shows that adults with ADHD have much higher risk for certain problems than adults who don't have ADHD. Adults with ADHD are:

• 2x more likely to rarely or never use BIRTH CONTROL
• 4x more likely to have contracted a SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE
• 3x more likely to be currently UNEMPLOYED
• 2x more likely to have PROBLEMS keeping friends
• 47% more likely to have trouble PAYING BILLS

*Data compiled from a study comparing the young adult adaptive outcomes of nearly 140 children (ADHD and non-ADHD control) followed concurrently for at least 13 years. From http://www.webmd.com/content/article/122/114733.htm

Saturday, May 19, 2oo7

Depression and Stroke …News about counseling and mental health for those living in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Lakewood, Prairie Grove, Huntley, Elgin, Woodstock and Barrington Hills, IL …

  There are so many emotions that a person may feel when they are going through the terrible ordeal of a stroke. This is very hard time for anyone to go through and it is important for you to be very strong but it is important to be able to go through all the steps that are necessary to make a fast and good recovery.

When going through the ordeal of a stroke a person has to have a good support system. They have to have someone that will be there for them and give them the help that they need and someone to confide in as well. A stroke victim is going to need help with both the physical and the emotional part that they will go through.

There will be many feelings and this is very important to address. Helping someone that has been through the process of a stroke is going to be something that you can do to make a difference. The worst thing that can happen is for someone to go into a deep depression when they are trying to recover from a stroke.

Having fun is important too. Making a stroke survivor laugh is important so that they can see that they still have life ahead of them and that they are going to make it through the bad times and have many more good times ahead of them. Making sure that the person knows that they can still go out and enjoy life is very important.

If you or someone that you know has been through the process of a stroke, you have to get up and moving around. Get up every morning and get dressed. Make sure that you are feeling good about yourself and that you have the confidence to go through life.

Make sure that a person that has survived a stroke is going to all the appropriate therapy sessions. It is important to get the strength back and get back to normal or as normal as possible. It will make the difference between someone gaining their life back and someone just giving up. Getting through this time is difficult and it is only time and healing that will make it better.

Depression is hard on anyone especially someone that has been through a devastating process like a stroke. The most important thing is to not stress over it and get through the bad times and know that good times are coming again and that the opportunity for a second chance has been given so do not pass it up. It is important to have a better diet and the right exercise as well so that the body can gain strength and be healthy once again.

Keith Londrie II is the and publisher of http://life-after-strokes.info A website that specializes in providing tips on Life After Strokes that you can research on the internet. Please Visit http://life-after-strokes.info Today!

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Attention Deficit Disorder …News about counseling and mental health for those living in Palatine, Marengo, Lakewood, Lake Barrington, Port Barrington, Dundee, Wauconda and Barrington Hills, IL …

ADD is a very complex, often misunderstood disorder. Its basis is physiological; however, a host of ramifications may accompany it. That aside, what are the differences between ADD and ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, with the main symptoms being visible hyperactivity and/or impulsivity - which stand out to the objective observer. ADD stands for Attention Deficit Disorder; its main di! stinguis hing feature is inattention.

For many years, the typical picture of Attention Deficit Disorder has been the little boy that is bouncing off the walls and driving his teachers and parents crazy. ADHD is by far the most diagnosed of the two subtypes, simply because it is so much more visible than ADD. Since hyperactivity creates a lot more distraction and problems in the classroom, it is identified earlier and gets the most attention Unfortunately, even though ADD is not as visible, the results of the disorder can be just as destructive.

With inattentive attention deficit disorder, or ADD, the person suffering from it will seem spacey and disorganized. Most often, sufferers will be staring out the window during classes and appear as if they are never quite present. This type is much more difficult to diagnose; indeed, many individuals having this form of ADD are unaware they have it for years.

In the past, it was believed that only boys had ADHD. This myth has been shattered recently, though. It is now known that both boys and girls can have attention deficit disorder, and many do not outgrow it in adulthood. One difference that has been noted is that girls tend to have the inattentive version of ADD, which is often misdiagnosed as depression. Because inattentive ADD does not cause obvious problems and distractions to the surrounding environment, many suffer in silence for years before they find out the real cause of their troubles.

With both ADHD and ADD, early diagnosis is crucial. Although difficulties in learning are the most obvious symptom, some sufferers do not have significant issues with getting school work done. Keep track of your children, not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Do they have trouble with other children? Does it seem as though they find it difficult to be organized, or are excessively messy? Do they have trouble sitting still for a period of time? Are they excessively quiet or excessively talkative? It is impo! rtant to remember that these symptoms do not necessarily signify one is suffering from ADD or ADHD, but they do indicate outside help from a counselor or therapist is needed. Your child's psychological health is just as important as his/her physical health and how he/she does in school. If you sense something is off, check it. If left undiagnosed for years, ADD can cause many secondary problems that could have been prevented, and that can take a long time to undo.

Friday, May 11, 2007

Getting over Anxiety…News about counseling and mental health for those living in Cary, Marengo, Lakewood, Woodstock, Wauconda, Crystal Lake and Schaumburg, IL …