ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD)
homeopathicADD and its various syndromes is not simply a condition of children, but of all age groups. There are obviously various and differing symptoms and syndromes from which people with ADD suffer, and homeopathic medicines are uniquely well suited to their treatment because each homeopathic medicine is effective in treating a specific syndrome of physical and psychological symptoms.
individualised · professional care
However, because ADD represents a chronic condition that requires a highly individualized remedy, it is best treated by a professional homeopath. The following remedies are not described to encourage self-treatment, but to help people realize the various syndromes in which ADD manifests and of homeopathy’s individualization of treatment.
Always consult a professional homeopath for individualized ADD treatment.
- Mental: Extreme fears (dark, animals, water); violent outbursts; rage disproportionate to trigger; stammering, cursing, hitting.
- General: Easily startled; animalistic responses; often from birth trauma, violent abuse, or traumatic events.
- Modalities: Worse from darkness, being alone; better from company and light.
- Mental: Extremely irritable; physically aggressive; fighting and arguing; tantrums when disciplined.
- General: Biting, kicking, pinching, screaming; benefits from rocking; avoids touch and eye contact.
- Modalities: Worse from discipline, being told what to do; better from rocking and being carried over shoulder.
- Mental: Sexualized behavior; manic symptoms; pressured speech; loquacity; extreme silliness; quarrelsome and obscene.
- General: Jealousy (especially toward younger siblings); bedwetting may be concurrent; malicious violence.
- Modalities: Worse from jealousy, being ignored; better from company and being distracted.
- Mental: Endless physical activity; hurried and impatient; soothed by music; loves to dance.
- General: Destructive (rips own clothes, breaks things); good sense of rhythm; irritated if watched; needs supervision.
- Modalities: Worse from being watched, restriction; better from music, dancing, motion.
- Mental: Restless; difficulty concentrating; “know-it-all”; bossy; self-righteous; argumentative.
- General: Constant busyness; desire to touch/kiss anything; repetitive behaviors (stacking, cutting, tearing).
- Modalities: Worse from being told what to do, restriction; better from being active and keeping busy.
Quick quiz · match the remedy
1. Which remedy is indicated for extreme fears (especially of the dark, animals, and water), violent behaviors, and rage disproportionate to the trigger?
2. Which remedy is indicated for extremely irritable, physically aggressive individuals who bite, kick, pinch, and scream — and who benefit from rocking but avoid being touched?
3. Which remedy is indicated for sexualized or manic symptoms, pressured speech, extreme jealousy (especially toward younger siblings), and possible bedwetting?
4. Which remedy is indicated for endless physical activity, destructive behavior, a love of music and dancing, and irritation when being watched?
5. Which remedy is indicated for restless people who have difficulty concentrating, are “know-it-alls,” bossy, argumentative, and engage in repetitive behaviors?
