ADD / ADHD
ADD & ADHD
ADHD Counseling in Virginia Beach – Norfolk
Our office does not provide ADHD diagnostic testing. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, makes it difficult for children and adults to be calm, focus on specific tasks, and learn. At C&C Therapy Associates, we can diagnose patients with, ADD, ADHD and offer a variety of effective treatment options for this condition. With the right treatment, patients will be able to sit still, concentrate, and be more productive. Contact us to learn more about ADHD testing and treatment options.
What’s the Difference Between ADD and ADHD?
A.D.D. or Attention Deficit Disorder is defined as a chronic condition including attention difficulty and impulsiveness. A.D.H.D. is the same condition but also combined with hyperactivity (H). Both conditions are essentially treated the same, however, medications and treatment may differ to some degree for those who suffer from varying ranges of hyperactivity that may accompany your difficulty to focus. There can be a wide spectrum when it comes to how detrimental a patient’s hyperactivity is to their overall wellness and ability to focus. ADD / ADHD is a disorder that affects millions of children and often continues throughout the person’s life. For some people, ADHD may not be discovered until adulthood.
What causes ADHD?
Researchers don’t precisely know what causes ADHD. However, they believe it comes from a combination of factors, including development, environment, and genetics.
Several risk factors for ADHD have been identified, including:
- Premature birth
- Maternal drug use during pregnancy
- Exposure to certain toxins
- Having blood relatives with ADHD
What are the symptoms of ADHD?
If you have ADHD, you’ll notice a variety of symptoms. Some of the problems you may experience include:
- Inability to pay attention
- Making careless mistakes
- Losing important items frequently
- Being distracted easily
- Needing to move constantly
- Talking too much
- Having trouble waiting for a turn
Everyone experiences some of these symptoms on occasion, but if you have ADHD, these symptoms will continue for at least six months, and they’ll significant affect your life.
What treatments are available?
One of the most common treatments prescribed to people with ADHD is medication. The purpose of these drugs is to balance levels of certain chemicals in the brain so that you won’t have as many ADHD symptoms. However, these medications can cause potentially severe side effects, so it’s important for you to discuss all the options with your doctor and weigh everything carefully.
Where does C&C Therapy Associates Come in to play?
In addition to medication, many people suffering with ADHD benefit from other treatment options including:
- Psychotherapy
- Family therapy
- Behavioral therapy
These therapies may be used on their own or in combination with medication.
If you are here in the Hampton Roads – Virginia Beach – Norfolk area and are suffering from ADD / ADHD and would like to get to the bottom of it and treat it with an all-encompassing, safe approach, please contact us for an appointment to start your journey to a brighter, attention-focused future.
Start Your ADHD Counseling Journey Towards a Better Future Today…
Counseling sessions available at our Virginia Beach location. Evening and weekend hours available. Please call 804-641-5176 for appointment or Contact Us.