CARE FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD)🔗

Disease Description

ADHD predominantly inattentive (ADHD-PI or ADHD-I) is one of the three subtypes of Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While ADHD-PI is sometimes still called "attention deficit disorder" (ADD) by the general public, these older terms were formally changed in 1994 in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV).

ADHD-PI is similar to the other subtypes of ADHD in that it is characterized primarily by inattention, easy distractibility, disorganization, procrastination, and forgetfulness; where it differs is in lethargy - fatigue, and having fewer or no symptoms of hyperactivity or impulsiveness typical of the other ADHD subtypes.

In some cases, children who enjoy learning may develop a sense of fear when faced with structured or planned work, especially long or group-based that requires extended focus, even if they thoroughly understand the topic.

Children with ADHD-PI may be at greater risk of academic failures and early withdrawal from school. Teachers and parents may make incorrect assumptions about the behaviors and attitudes of a child with ADHD-PI, and may provide them with frequent and erroneous negative feedback (e.g. "you're irresponsible", "you're immature", "you're lazy", "you don't care/show any effort", "you just aren't trying",etc.).

The inattentive children may realize on some level that they are somehow different internally from their peers. However, they are also likely to accept and internalize the continuous negative feedback, creating a negative self-image that becomes self-reinforcing. If these children progress into adulthood undiagnosed or untreated, their inattentiveness, ongoing frustrations, and poor self-image frequently create numerous and severe problems maintaining healthy relationships, succeeding in postsecondary schooling, or succeeding in the workplace.

These problems can compound frustrations and low self-esteem, and will often lead to the development of secondary pathologies including anxiety disorders, sexual promiscuity, mood disorders, and substance abuse. It has been suggested that some of the symptoms of ADHD present in childhood appear to be less overt in adulthood. This is likely due to an adult's ability to make cognitive adjustments and develop coping skills minimizing the frequency of inattentive or hyperactive behaviors. However, the core problems of ADHD do not disappear with age.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED

1. VAJRA ASANA

GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 2, VERSE 12

॥ अथ वज्रासनम् ॥

Janghaabhyaam Vajravath Kruthvaa Gudha-Paarshve Padhaavubhau | Vajraasanam Bhavedethad Yoginaam Siddhidaayakam ||2.12||

TRANSLATION Having hardened the thighs like steel, and placing both the legs on the sides of the anus is called Vajra asana, which gives great extraordinary powers.

TECHNIQUE

IN VAJRA ASANA, NEXT-

KUMBHAKA PADDHATI, VERSE: 110

chakrakumbhakam dvidhaa kuryaadagnishomam tathaikadhaa | shankakumbho (a)yameeshena poorvavad dvividhah smrutah ||

TRANSLATION Practising chakra kumbhaka twice and agnishoma kumbhaka once is called as shankakumbhaka. As said before Shanka kumbhaka is also of two types like chakra Kumbhaka

TECHNIQUE

IN VAJRA ASANA, NEXT

VERSE: 110

chakrakumbhakam dvidhaa kuryaadagnishomam tathaikadhaa | shankakumbho (a)yameeshena poorvavad dvividhah smrutah || 110

TRANSLATION Practising chakra kumbhaka twice and agnishoma kumbhaka once is called as shankakumbhaka. As said before Shanka kumbhaka is also of two types like chakra Kumbhaka -Kumbhaka Paddhati, 110th Verse

TECHNIQUE

IN VAJRA ASANA, NEXT-

KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 112

Ubhaabhyaam Pooranam Yathra Rechanam Soorya-Vartmanaa| Gadaakumbhaha-Shivenoktho Yogino Balakaarakaha||112||

TRANSLATION When the inhalation is performed through both the nostrils and exhalation through the right one, it is called Gadaakumbhaka explained by Shiva and strengthener of Yogis.

TECHNIQUE