smw73

From my point of view, strong amphetamine drugs should be the last resort in treating Attention Deficit disorders. I used to be on the other side - the pharmaceutical companies really seem to push these drugs and declare their 'harmlessness' and safety. There are many alternative treatments out there. I can't take many psychotropic medications because I am allergic to them, so I've had to seek out alternative therapies. (I don't know if I have ADD as such, but I seem to have a few neurological issues - I get tired easily and then it is harder for me to focus and concentrate. I have Autism and that often has a few other neurological effects.)

I try to ensure that I have a healthy, well balanced diet, and that I get some moderate, regular exercise - it seems to help overall with my energy and well-being. Kinesiology has worked very well for me, and if you have someone in your area who specialises in behavioural/educational kinesiology (different from sports kinesiology) it may be worth having a consultation. There is also biofeedback - which helps change the way brain patterns operate. Some people say that fish oil is very good, though I can't say I noticed much of a difference. Possibly different things work better for different people.

I've also tried Reiki - I went to see someone who practices it and definitely noticed an effect. I learnt how to do it myself and feel that it has greatly helped me become a calmer, more at peace person - it also seems to help with other things, like arthritis and injuries.

As you can see, I was pretty desperate for some kind of treatment - which the conventional medical side of things didn't seem able to offer me. It's not likely that these treatments are going to offer complete 'cures' but they can help make life happier and more manageable. Shop around, don't be afraid to ask questions - and don't end up spending thousands of dollars on any particular 'remedy'. The simplest and least complex remedies are often the best. Good luck.