What is attention deficit disorder in adults?
באופן כללי, הפרעת קשב וריכוז יכולה להתבטא כאחד או יותר מהמאפינים הבאים: קשיים בקשב, אימפולסיביות או אי שקט גופני. דוגמאות
מאפיינות יכולות לכלול חוסר יכולת להקשיב במהלך שיחה, נטייה לקרוא פיסקה נתונה מספר פעמים, נטייה להתפרץ לשיחה, חוסר יכולת לבצע
מטלה הדורשת ריכוז מבלי "לזוז או לקום מהכיסא".
Do you need to take medication for ADHD all the time or only depending on the situation?
ADHD affects many areas of everyday life such as work, studies, relationships, and time management. That is why it is recommended to take the medicines every day.
In any case, the drug will be effective even if you only take it to perform certain tasks. Effect of ADHD medications (compared to antidote medications
depression) occurs within an hour and the effect wears off the same day.
Are ADHD medications addictive?
When someone suffers from attention deficit disorder, the stimulant drugs (such as Ritalin and Adderall) are not likely to cause addiction.
Experience shows that drugs like Ritalin help improve the quality of life for those suffering from attention deficit disorder. These drugs may cause addiction in people
who do not suffer from attention disorder.
Is there a connection between taking ADHD medication and heart disease?
In December 2011, the results of two important studies were published that proved that drugs for attention disorder are not dangerous for the heart. The studies examined 1.2 million children
aged 2 to 24 and 440,000 adults aged 25 to 65. There were no statistically significant differences in the number of cardiac events compared
to the normal population.
How do I know if I'm depressed?
דכאון מאופיין בדר"כ במצב רוח ירוד מלווה בשינויים בהרגלי שינה, תאבון, אנרגיה ורגשות של חוסר ערך עצמי, אשמה ויאוש. במידה והדכאון
מלווה במחשבות אובדניות, חשוב לקבל עזרה מקצועית בהקדם האפשרי.
How long should antidepressants be taken?
For a patient suffering from depression, it is recommended to take medication for 12 months in a row to avoid a repeat episode. In case the depression returns after the end of the treatment,
It is recommended to take antidepressants for a longer period of time under the supervision of a psychiatrist.
Is it dangerous to take antidepressants during pregnancy?
This topic is a controversial topic among doctors and patients. The general consensus is that the benefit of taking an antidepressant during pregnancy outweighs
The (rare) risk that there will be a complication in the development of the fetus. Most SSRIs (the most common type of antidepressant) are considered safe for pregnancy.
It is very important to consult a psychiatrist when deciding to receive treatment for depression during pregnancy.
How can depression during pregnancy affect the baby and the mother?
Studies show that the fetus of a depressed mother does not develop optimally and is born with a lower than normal weight. In addition, the chance that the mother will develop depression after
birth higher. Postpartum depression can cause an inability to bond with and care for the baby.
What is an anxiety attack?
התקף חרדה הוא סימן שכיח של חרדה. במשך ההתקף מרגישים שמשהו נורא עומד לקרוא. ההרגשה מלווה בסימפטומים פיסים של קושי
לנשום, דפיקות לב חזקות, הזעות, רעידות, סומק, ובחילה. ניתן לטפל באופן יעיל בהתקף חרדה ע"י טיפול תרופתי ותרפיה.