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The number of millennial and Gen Z adults taking medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder soared during the pandemic, according to new research.

A study published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention assessed stimulant prescription trends over five years among adults and children who get health insurance through an employer.

It found that the percentage of American adults and children who filled at least one prescription for stimulants rose to 4.1% in 2021, up from 3.6% in 2016. Among certain demographics, the increase is even more pronounced: The percentage of women ages 15 to 44 and men ages 25 to 44 who filled a stimulant prescription jumped 10% over those five years.

“The current study adds to evidence that the increasing trend in the percentage of adults receiving prescriptions for stimulants has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a notable upturn during 2020-2021,” the authors wrote. “The pandemic has had negative impacts on mental health, which might have led to or exacerbated ADHD symptoms.”
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I wonder how much of this might be driven by social media addiction amongst folks who had too much idle time on their hands while quarantining or working from home.

Link to study:

 
Back in my day, society had a treatment for that and it didn't include the use of drugs. A sharp slap upside the head and a "settle your ass down" and the problem soon corrected itself. In extreme cases, a belt nearly always solved the problem.
 
I worked with a man that told me the teachers actually used a rope and tied him down to his desk to make him sit still

another person i know had a child like that and started giving him cannabis when he was 10 years yound

calmed his ass right down and he still smokes today , an adult of course
 
Back in my day, society had a treatment for that and it didn't include the use of drugs. A sharp slap upside the head and a "settle your ass down" and the problem soon corrected itself. In extreme cases, a belt nearly always solved the problem.
Well back in my day…oh shit SQUIRREL!!




…what were we talking about again?
 
This is mostly about adults, not children (although teenagers were included in the study).
 
This is mostly about adults, not children (although teenagers were included in the study).

The young adults they are writing about are a product of not getting slapped upside the head enough when they were still young and could learn things. We always wondered what would happen to the "every child gets a trophy" children. Now we are finding it out.
 
two adults that i worked with were taking dexedrine to treat their adult adhd

that blew my mind , speed to calm down natural speed freaks
 
Well back in my day…oh shit SQUIRREL!!




…what were we talking about again?
I was that kid!

It's caused by a high Alpha brain wave. Very creative people have high alpha brain waves.

It's like a motor is running in your brain. Folks regularly tune out background noise without thinking about it. If you're watching TV and the clothes dryer is going, or the dishwasher? You tune it out. For ADHD types it's that 'noise' in your head that never stops. You can't 'tune it out'.

I did biofeedback sessions with a gal as an adult and it calmed me down some.

In fact the next day after the first session she asked me

"Do you notice any difference?"

I said "Yeah, it's like... uh, it's like... um..."

She said "Like the motor is gone?"

"Yes! Exactly!"

You can tell who has high Alpha. They're the ones who are tapping on the table, shaking their foot constantly moving. "Wiggling" all the time. Creative types.

Most folks think "They're not paying attention!" when they see it, but the truth is it's just the opposite, they're using up all that excess energy so they CAN pay attention!

So, smacking them upside the head (poor parenting) doesn't do anything, but piss them off! They'll probably end up hating whomever did it and that lasts a lifetime.

Like whacking a dog? The dog knows who is trustworthy. I trust my dog!
 
Saw this as I was browsing around:



ADHD is NOT a neurological type.

You are NOT an elite hunter-gatherer, you are metabolically impaired.

You have insufficient energy levels in your brain.

It actually takes a lot of brain energy to be able to relax or focus. Anxiety, restlessness, excitation come from a state of insufficient energy.

ADHD in children is related to the energy levels in the brain. The frontal lobes of the brain, which are responsible for planning and understanding complex tasks that require prolonged attention, have a very high energy requirement.

When these parts of the brain do not receive sufficient energy, children and animals can become hyperactive and unable to concentrate.

Ray Peat explains that stimulants like Ritalin (methylphenidate) and caffeine temporarily raise the energy level of the brain, making individuals more attentive and focused.

This is why Ritalin is often prescribed for hyperactive children, as it helps them to quietly pay attention.

However, Peat notes that this effect is not paradoxical from a scientific physiology perspective; it is simply a matter of providing the brain with the energy it needs to function properly.

We don’t want to feed Ritalin to children, obviously, so what should we do?

Well… Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in maintaining high energy levels in the brain. If these hormones are deficient, the nerves require stimulants to function normally, and the body produces large amounts of adrenaline to keep going, which can result in tiredness and tension simultaneously.

To address ADHD, Ray Peat suggested ensuring that the brain has a consistent supply of energy.

This can be achieved by correcting hypothyroidism, which often involves dietary changes or taking a thyroid supplement.

By increasing the rate of energy production, the brain can maintain a high energy level, reducing hyperactivity and improving concentration.

As someone rightfully pointed out, it is obviously a disorder if fixing energy metabolism fixes it.

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Methylene blue has a boxed warning — the FDA’s most serious type of warning — for a risk of serotonin syndrome when used with other medications that raise serotonin levels. Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that is caused by too much serotonin in the brain. Symptoms can include muscle spasms, sweating, and agitation, among others.

You shouldn’t receive methylene blue if you’re taking medications that affect serotonin levels. Some of the more common medications that can increase your risk for serotonin syndrome include:
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like selegiline
  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like sertraline (Zoloft)
  • Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) like duloxetine (Cymbalta)
  • Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) like amitriptyline (Elavil)
  • Mirtazapine (Remeron)
  • Buspirone (Buspar)
  • Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
  • Lithium
  • Triptans and ergot derivatives, which are used to treat migraine headaches
  • Prescription pain medications (like opioids)

Recreational substance use can also raise your risk for serotonin syndrome, especially amphetamines, MDMA, and cocaine.
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Methylene blue’s theoretical mechanisms of action for ADHD symptoms are multifaceted. Firstly, its ability to enhance mitochondrial function may address the energy deficits observed in the brains of individuals with ADHD. Improved energy metabolism could potentially lead to better cognitive performance and attention regulation. Secondly, methylene blue’s effects on neurotransmitter systems, particularly its inhibition of monoamine oxidase, may help modulate dopamine and norepinephrine levels, which are key targets in traditional ADHD medications.

The cognitive-enhancing properties of methylene blue have been demonstrated in various studies, albeit not specifically in ADHD populations. Research has shown that low doses of methylene blue can improve memory, attention, and processing speed in healthy adults. These cognitive domains are often impaired in individuals with ADHD, suggesting a potential benefit for this population.

While research specifically examining methylene blue for ADHD is limited, the existing studies on its cognitive effects provide a compelling rationale for further investigation. Methylation and ADHD have been linked in previous research, and methylene blue’s interaction with methylation processes adds another layer of interest to its potential therapeutic effects.
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Back in my day, society had a treatment for that and it didn't include the use of drugs. A sharp slap upside the head and a "settle your ass down" and the problem soon corrected itself. In extreme cases, a belt nearly always solved the problem.
As noted, comes a time, the belt and fist don't work.

SOMEONE has to collect trash and guard the bank, nights.

That's where those problem-students would wind up.

I've known smart and stupid ADHD cases.

The really smart ones, wound up writing code. Somehow, having neurological issues seems to offer an advantage.

The smart ones, found a way to work independently. One I knew of, became a farmer - his parents weren't; he had no other reason to gravitate to it, other than he liked animals and liked to work alone. Another became a carpenter - after his parents bought him a Masters in English Literature.

The mediocre ones, got menial jobs, or got in trouble with the law, and got a few years' vacation at the Crossbar Hilton.
 
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