Vital TMS Therapy & Mental Health Services
ADHD Therapy Clinic located in Washington, DC.
ADHD is a condition that develops during childhood but can affect you for the rest of your life. Many ADHD patients benefit from treatments such as therapy and medication, but these aren’t always effective. If your treatment for ADHD isn’t helping, Vital TMS Therapy located in Washington DC has an alternative solution for you. TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a safe, painless, noninvasive treatment that uses magnetic energy to adjust your brain chemistry. To find out more about the benefits of TMS for ADHD, call Vital TMS Therapy today or request an appointment online.
ADHD Q & A
What is ADHD?
ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a condition that begins in childhood, typically by the time a child is 7 years old. ADHD is a developmental problem that still goes undiagnosed sometimes until adulthood.
A child who has undiagnosed ADHD might seem badly behaved, disruptive, or defiant. However, the problem is that ADHD makes it hard for them to deal with emotions and responses, so they struggle to manage and frequently behave inappropriately.
If ADHD remains undiagnosed into adulthood, people may find it hard to achieve what they’re capable of and have problems keeping a job. Relationships are often too challenging for people who have ADHD, and it’s not unusual for them to develop substance abuse disorders or get involved in petty crime.
If you’re wondering if you might have ADHD, the first question to ask is when the symptoms began. ADHD is a long-term, constant problem that starts in early childhood, so if symptoms only began recently or come and go, it’s unlikely to be ADHD.
What are the symptoms of ADHD?
Symptoms of ADHD can vary from person to person, but typically include:
- Excessive energy
- Impulsiveness
- Lack of organization
- Restlessness
- Frequent mood swings
- Poor time management
- Lack of concentration
- Difficulties multitasking
- Outbursts of anger
- Problems managing stress
Additionally, people who have ADHD frequently develop other mood disorders and mental health problems. Rates of depression and anxiety tend to be higher in people who have ADHD.
How is ADHD treated?
Once you receive a diagnosis of ADHD, the conventional approach to treatment is a combination of talking therapies such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and medication.
Stimulants that affect the brain’s neurotransmitters are the primary type of medication used for patients with ADHD.
Nonstimulant medication such as atomoxetine can sometimes be helpful, too, or aminoketone antidepressants. In many cases, people who have ADHD respond well to these treatments, but for others, these approaches are less effective.
In these cases, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could be the answer. TMS uses painless magnetic waves to alter the brain’s neural activity. It’s entirely noninvasive and drug-free, and can be of benefit when other ADHD treatments aren’t working.
If you’d like to find out more about ADHD and how TMS could help, call Vital TMS Therapy today or request an appointment online.
