ADHD shares symptoms with other conditions, so it’s easy to misdiagnose your child. A professional diagnosis is necessary before you can address the problem effectively. If your child exhibits ADHD symptoms for more than 6 months, take them to a doctor or a mental health professional for a proper diagnosis. Other conditions that can have similar symptoms: bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, thyroid disorders, epilepsy, learning disorders, and behavior disorders. Natural intervention may not be effective if your child is unresponsive after several months of trying. If they continue to have problems paying attention and can't seem to follow instructions, it’s time to see a doctor for help and advice. Other focus and concentration symptoms may include:  Doesn’t respond or appear to hear when spoken to Forgetful in daily activities Makes frequent careless mistakes on homework and school assignments Inability to follow instructions correctly Enlist the help of a doctor or therapist if you’re unable to control your child’s behaviors. Symptoms of hyperactivity include excessive talking, fidgeting, squirming, and an inability to stay seated. It can also include behaviors like acting without thinking, blurting out answers in class, and an inability to wait their turn. Other disruptive behaviors to watch for:  Frequently interrupts or intrudes on others Inability to take part in leisure activities quietly Inability to correct behaviors after being disciplined Uncontrolled ADHD symptoms can have a severe and negative impact on your child’s daily life. Try to be open to the idea of medication if other techniques don’t seem to be working. Using a combination of natural treatment and medication can be an effective solution! Be sure to discuss your specific concerns with your child’s doctor.  Parents are often worried about stimulant medications. Ask your doctor about non-stimulant options if you’re worried about this. Always follow your doctor’s instructions exactly and give your child their medication at the correct time each day.
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One-sentence summary -- Get an official diagnosis before trying any kind of treatment. See a doctor if your child can’t focus on tasks after 6 months. Seek medical help if your child’s hyperactivity doesn’t improve. Consider prescription medication if natural treatments don’t work.


if this method fails to work, try the other methods stated on this site.
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One-sentence summary -- And, that is all you need to do.


Know who is behaving abnormally, like those repeatedly invading others personal space, since they could be potential assailants. Take a mental note of all the ways you can exit an area quickly, in case a situation suddenly escalates. Keep your periphery active by moving your eyes around, which will help you anticipate obstacles in advance.  Your periphery is the outer boundary of your vision, what you indirectly see when staring at things. Practicing these behaviors will help you see violence before it happens, and give you time to prepare a response should you need one. Indications of this can include nostril flaring, excessive swearing, an out-thrust jaw, dilated pupils, or a whitening face. Once adrenaline begins pumping through potential assailants, their behavior becomes more difficult to predict. Be prepared to defend yourself no matter what they seem to be doing. Talk to your potential assailant and try to get him to step down or see the value of making truce. If you've got the gift of gab, here's where you can use it. Keep your guard up while you negotiate.  Say something like: “I don’t want either of us to get hurt. Can we try to just talk this out?'” You can also try saying: “What’s the problem? Is there any way I can help?” Avoid saying things like “Calm down buddy” and “Take it easy,” which can increase tension. The primary objective of a fight should be to protect yourself, not harm the other person. If you believe you are in serious danger, try to exit without causing the other person alarm. Whether or not you actually end up in a physical altercation, your opponent can no longer damage you once you’re gone.  There are a select few times when fighting will prevent future problems, but on the whole, you win 100% of the fights you defuse or avert entirely. Know your limitations. Going to the hospital with a broken nose might not be worth the "cred" that you get for staying in a losing battle.
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One-sentence summary -- Maintain an awareness of your surroundings at all times. Watch for aggressive body language from potential aggressors. Try to defuse situations with passifying dialogue. Leave at the earliest opportunity.


Heating systems absorb moisture from the air, leaving rooms dry. This dryness can dehydrate your body, including your throat and vocal cords. To lose your voice fast, turn up the heat in your room or home as much as possible and leave it at that temperature overnight. Cold, dry air can irritate the larynx and hinder the vocal cords, diminishing your voice. If you are living in a cold climate, get outside for prolonged winter activities (e.g. cross-country skiing) or go for a long walk outdoors. If you are living in a warm climate, crank up the air-conditioning as much as possible. To help lose your voice fast, increase the ambient noise level in your home or work space so that you automatically have to speak louder or yell to communicate. People tend to naturally increase their voices by 3 decibels for every 10 decibel increase in ambient noise around them. Play loud music or movies in the background, or opt for instrumental scores if you need to concentrate without distractions.
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Turn up the heat. Expose yourself to cold, dry air. Increase ambient noise.