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The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

The Right Prescription | Navigating ADHD Medication Options for Adults and Kids with Dr. Craig Heacock - 961

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Chalene Johnson

Wellness, Health & Fitness, Chalenejohnson, Personalgrowth, Fitness, Lifecoaching, Health, Personaldevelopment, Family, Mental Health, Organization, Nutrition, Diet, Goals, Relationships, Focus, Faith, Productivity, Advice

4.8 • 7.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2023

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

In this episode we explore treatment options for focus and attention issues, with special focus on ADHD, ADD.

Our special guest is Dr. Craig Heacock, a practicing psychologist with ADHD shares his extensive experience in treatment of both adults and children with issues around focus.

Chalene and Dr. Heacock delve deep into this important topic, discussing why ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, why anxiety and depression are often mistaken for ADHD, the potential benefits and risks of relying on stimulant based medications, and the range of alternative treatments available.

This episode explores the unique challenges of treating ADHD, and the pros and cons of medications that are commonly prescribed, such as Adderall, Strattera, Vyvanse, and Ritalin, including potential side effects, such as addiction, dependency, sleep disturbances, mood fluctuation and more.

Dr. Hecock sheds light on the misdiagnosis of ADHD, as it relates to those who experience, anxiety and depression, and how social media, lifestyle and sleep can cause symptoms that mimic ADHD. He discusses ways to improve focus and dramatically improve symptoms through behavior modification.

This episode explores the latest research and Dr Heacock’s first hand experience to help you make informed decisions about your treatment options.

Whether you're considering medication, alternative treatments, or a combination of both, this episode will provide you with a understanding of the options available. So, tune in and join us for an enlightening and informative discussion on this important topic

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Because I'm very open about the fact that I have ADHD, it's something I often talk about on my social media and of course on this podcast.

0:08.0

Every day somebody asks me if I in fact take medication for ADHD.

0:13.8

Spoiler alert, I do and in fact I did take it before this interview.

0:18.4

We're going to talk about a lot of common medications used in the treatment of ADHD.

0:24.0

We're going to talk about whose ideal for them, etc.

0:26.3

But here's what I want you to keep in mind. This is one doctor's opinion and every doctor is a human and they have their own

0:33.9

unique experience and perspective and biases when it comes to the treatment of ADHD.

0:40.4

So do your due diligence.

0:43.2

Your treatment plan is only as good as a doctor that you're working with.

0:47.2

And if you just don't feel like your doctor is really listening to you and understands your history,

0:53.4

your personality and all of the things that you're sharing about yourself and your brain,

0:59.2

don't be afraid to go find somebody else. All right, please promise me you'll do that.

1:04.2

And I just wanted to give you a heads up that when we get to the part about strutera,

1:07.7

I am going to insert some additional information, additional research that we did not discuss during our interview.

1:14.9

But I think it's really important for those of you who are trying to evaluate what might be the right

1:20.8

medication if any in the treatment of you or your loved ones ADHD.

1:27.6

Welcome to this edition of the Shlinch O. Today, I have a topic that we've never discussed here

1:33.6

on the Shlinch O. Which is crazy because I don't know what have we done almost a thousand episodes.

1:37.6

I feel like I've talked about every single topic known to man, but there's still more to learn and

1:41.8

still more to explore. And today we're talking about prescription treatment for focus.

1:48.8

So if you think you have ADD, if you think you have ADHD and you're not sure, or maybe you are sure,

1:56.1

either way, if you're someone who struggles with focus and you're wondering how medication might be able to help you with that,

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