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Originally posted by Peaches@Feb 11 2005, 10:43 AM
I think I have ADD and I think I've always had it. It's never been diagnosed and I really don't need to take anything for it, but I do realize in hindsight that I probably could have benefited from therapy/medication or at least someone being aware of it when I was in school.
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if it aint broke dont fix it
if it isnt causing a problem in your life, like a lack of function at something important to you, then technically, it isnt a disorder.
Drug companies want to sell drugs.. research and developement costs are in the billions.. so they are very convincing that every "disorder" needs treating.
even mild bipoars can go without treatment, as long as the highs and the lows dont effect their lives or make them a threat to themselves and others.
Raven.. substituting herbal rememdies for prescriptions is very dangerous.. Digitalis is a perfect example... used properly, in the correct synthesized form, it strenghtens the heart muscle and is a treatment for weak valve syndrome or forms of cardiomyopathy. it can stop an arythmia or tacicardia on a dime... also it can be used to stop seizures, and can be far more beneficial than tegretol, depakote or other anticonvulsives.
but if taken without supervision, in an herbal form, it can stop your heart dead in its tracks. can cause your brain to seize and die...
Lithium is a natural occuring element.. it is also a salt.. taking anything that contains natural lithium in it can lead to electrolytic shock and death.
just because it is Natural, does not make it safe for use...
and all herbal and prescription remedies can effect your liver.. so i wouldnt take anything without getting an Liver Function Test first.