https://click4r.com/posts/g/18682465/10-facts-about-treatment-for-adult-add-that-make-you-feel-instantly-a How to Treat ADHD Many people with adhd experience difficulties waking up in morning. They also often have trouble sleeping at night. Some medications can help. Doctors might prescribe stimulants or non-stimulants to reduce impulsivity and improve attention. Dietary changes are important. Foods that contain artificial flavors, sugar, colors, and preservatives can increase the severity of ADHD symptoms. Medicines Many people find that medications are effective in treating ADHD. However, it isn't the only way to treat ADHD, and counseling can be a great help. Talk therapy -- whether in groups or in individual settingscan teach you techniques that can help reduce symptoms and improve your functioning. Your doctor could prescribe medication to alter the ways your brain functions to control your attention and behavior. Stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin), are the most frequently prescribed. They are quick to relieve symptoms and can be taken as little as once every day, or as often as twice daily. Be aware that stimulants could cause serious side effects, such as difficulties sleeping and heart problems. Your doctor will weigh these risks against the benefits of taking them you or your child. Viloxazine as well as atomoxetine both antidepressants, are also used to treat ADHD. They belong to a class of medications known as selective norepinephrine receptor inhibitors, or SNRIs, which affect different areas of the brain, which stimulants don't do. They don't produce the same type of energy boost as stimulants do, but they can decrease impulsivity and increase concentration and concentration. In some instances your doctor might prescribe Guanfacine (Seroquel) or clonidine (Catapres) to treat both ADHD and tics, or anxiety. These drugs can take a few weeks before they begin to work but once they do, they will reduce tic severity significantly and reduce the need f