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The Cause of Internet and TV Addiction? www.causeof.org |
Similarities with
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Note: By posting this topic
I don't mean to imply that people suffering from Internet/TV
Addiction necessarily suffer from ADD, and vice-versa. ·
Symptoms ·
Types · Attentional Problems · Distractibility · Disorganization · Impulsivity "Typically, when
people with ADD try to concentrate there is decreased activity
(rather than the expected increase) in the prefrontal cortex, the
part of the brain that helps with sustained attention, forethought, and
impulse control. The brain betrays the ADD person. Stimulants
work [in some cases] by preventing prefrontal cortex shutdown, so a
person has more access to his own brain to help him focus and settle
down." Healing ADD: Identifying and Treating 6 Types of ADD · Convergence
Insufficiency and ADHD "Another self-stimulating behavior common in people with ADD
is worrying or focusing on problems. The emotional turmoil generated by
worrying or being upset produces stress chemicals that keep the
brain active." "The problem with using anger, emotional turmoil and
negative emotion as a way to stimulate yourself is that it ruins your
immune system. The high levels of adrenaline produced by conflict
driven behavior decreases the immune system’s effectiveness [adrenal
fatigue], increasing vulnerability to illness. I have seen this
scenario over and over." ·
Other
Suggestions: Self-Esteem ·
The
Brain: Fmθ and Blinking: Causes of Frontal Midline Theta Rhythm
(Fmθ) "Overfocused ADD
– primary ADD symptoms plus cognitive inflexibility, trouble shifting
attention, stuck on negative thoughts or behaviors, worrying, holds
grudges, argumentative, oppositional, trouble with change, need for
sameness. SPECT shows increased activity in the anterior cingulate
gyrus (the brain’s gear shifter) and prefrontal cortex. Often seen in
families with addiction problems or obsessive-compulsive
tendencies. Stimulants, by themselves, usually make this type
worse, people become more focused on the things that bother them.
Effectively treated with Effexor, or a combination of an SSRI, like Prozac,
and a stimulant, aerobic exercise is also helpful, and a higher
carbohydrate diet." Healing ADD: Identifying and Treating 6 Types of ADD Neurodevelopmental
Delays Suggestion: Neurodevelopmental Delays "A unique way of
treating people with learning disabilities has come to
NewsCenter 5's Heather Unruh reported that the
While 10-year-old Kevin Colford kick boxes, brother Brian bounces and John stretches
with his eyes closed. It is simple, but targeted exercises designed to
stimulate an under functioning part of their brain." Exercise-Based Program Treats Learning Disabilities DDAT Exercise
Program: www.ddat.co.uk |