Suggest treatment for attention deficit disorder
Patient: I have ADD and have been taking Adderall for 11 years (30 mg each am).  It does not seem to work as well now.  I am age 61.  Should I have my MD increase my dose or try another medicine in case I have developed a tolerance? What do you recommend trying? Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much.  ADD is a mental disorder which needs medicines and life style changes for cure. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.