ADHD Anger – Discovering More About ADHD Anger Along With Possible Solutions
ADHD anger presents serious obstacles both for those with the condition and those doing their best to parent the condition. According to the American Medical Association about half of all children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are hostile in their behavior and a smaller number engage in aggressive behavior towards people and animals.
There is no shortage of possible reasons as to why an ADHD child may react angrily. Some might say it is a problem with self-regulation or a biological chemical imbalance combined with underdevelopment in the areas of the brain known to control self-regulation. Others may suggest that ADHD anger is driven by lack of time to modulate angry feelings due to impulsivity. And still others may argue that those with ADHD are driven to anger by social problems and/or academic under achievement.
ADHD anger can also be driven by a long list of secondary symptoms including depression, low self-esteem, boredom, and a low tolerance for frustration.
Another possibility could be fluctuations in mood due to co-existing conditions. An example of this would be ADHD overlapping with occupational defiant disorder which occurs about 60 percent of the time.
Oppositional defiant disorder is very similar to ADHD and includes behaviors ranging from violating rules to using violence. A child with this condition often acts out in socially unacceptable ways, which is also true with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Regardless of whether ADHD anger is really ODD, solely ADHD, a combination of the two, or something else, parents must find a way to help their children manage their ADHD anger.
One way to do this is to find positive outlets with the best being some type of strenuous outdoor activity. I must stress outdoor since study after study tells us that simply being outdoors reduces the severity of most ADHD symptoms. Running, climbing, jumping, or riding a bike are great ways to help your child release their negative energy and restore calm and balance.
Oddly enough striking a golf ball or kicking a soccer ball are also excellent ways to help release anger and may even restore confidence and self -esteem when done in a positive way.
Parents should known that the fires of ADHD anger can be stoked by aggressive reactions to audio and visual input primarily due to lack of impulse control. Examples would be music conveying violent thoughts and ideas through musical lyrics, and violent movies, television programs, and video games.
There are numerous treatment methods to help with ADHD anger including the pharmaceutical option (stimulants, SSRIs, tranquilizers) which is filled with side effects and may make the situation worse under the right set of circumstances.
Additionally, the side effects associated with prescription medications is causing many natural health minded parents to opt for less risky forms of treatment.
One example of a side effect free way of managing ADHD anger which might be worth considering is the combination of behavioral therapy and herbal or homeopathic ADHD remedies with diet modification and increased daily outdoor activity.
There is no shortage of possible reasons as to why an ADHD child may react angrily. Some might say it is a problem with self-regulation or a biological chemical imbalance combined with underdevelopment in the areas of the brain known to control self-regulation. Others may suggest that ADHD anger is driven by lack of time to modulate angry feelings due to impulsivity. And still others may argue that those with ADHD are driven to anger by social problems and/or academic under achievement.
ADHD anger can also be driven by a long list of secondary symptoms including depression, low self-esteem, boredom, and a low tolerance for frustration.
Another possibility could be fluctuations in mood due to co-existing conditions. An example of this would be ADHD overlapping with occupational defiant disorder which occurs about 60 percent of the time.
Oppositional defiant disorder is very similar to ADHD and includes behaviors ranging from violating rules to using violence. A child with this condition often acts out in socially unacceptable ways, which is also true with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Regardless of whether ADHD anger is really ODD, solely ADHD, a combination of the two, or something else, parents must find a way to help their children manage their ADHD anger.
One way to do this is to find positive outlets with the best being some type of strenuous outdoor activity. I must stress outdoor since study after study tells us that simply being outdoors reduces the severity of most ADHD symptoms. Running, climbing, jumping, or riding a bike are great ways to help your child release their negative energy and restore calm and balance.
Oddly enough striking a golf ball or kicking a soccer ball are also excellent ways to help release anger and may even restore confidence and self -esteem when done in a positive way.
Parents should known that the fires of ADHD anger can be stoked by aggressive reactions to audio and visual input primarily due to lack of impulse control. Examples would be music conveying violent thoughts and ideas through musical lyrics, and violent movies, television programs, and video games.
There are numerous treatment methods to help with ADHD anger including the pharmaceutical option (stimulants, SSRIs, tranquilizers) which is filled with side effects and may make the situation worse under the right set of circumstances.
Additionally, the side effects associated with prescription medications is causing many natural health minded parents to opt for less risky forms of treatment.
One example of a side effect free way of managing ADHD anger which might be worth considering is the combination of behavioral therapy and herbal or homeopathic ADHD remedies with diet modification and increased daily outdoor activity.