ADD/ADHD
AD or ADH syndrome has been discussed in the media for many years. Conventional medicine tries to help these people with psychotropic drugs and behavioral therapy. Many people and parents with their children are not satisfied with taking these medications, and families often have major conflicts of conscience.
In 2005, an ADD/ADHD double-blind study was carried out in Bern, which demonstrated a significant effect of homeopathy on hyperactive children.
Over the long-term course of the study participants over a period of eight years, it was shown that 75% of all ADD/ADHD patients could be satisfactorily controlled with homeopathy alone. In addition, treatment with homeopathy reduces the intensity of symptoms by 50%.
The treatment approach with homeopathy for ADD/ADHD is a holistic side effects (such as psychotropic drugs cause them) do not arise.
Using the initial anamnesis, I try to find the similimum (the most similar remedy) for each patient. There are also many differences in ADD/ADHD, as this syndrome manifests itself in each individual.
A reasonable minimum length for treatment of ADD/ADHD or similar disorders is 12 months. In most cases, treatment takes significantly longer because these symptoms are »more profound diseases«. However, the intervals between consultations with homeopaths can increase significantly over time. I see some patients 2–3 times a year.
In some cases time is of the essence. Here, patients are exposed to strong pressure at school or at work to function „normally“ as quickly as possible. In these cases I sometimes work with Bach flower mixtures or with systemic structure constellation. For some patients, concomitant psychotherapeutic treatment may be helpful.
Developmental problems in children can also have systemic causes from the family system. I would be happy to work separately with the parents or one parent through systemic family constellation to identify stresses that can have a healing effect on the affected child and the entire system.
Trauma from the birth of the child can also be dealt with in separate sessions with the child's mother. This can also have a positive impact on the family system.
FAQ about ADD / ADHD
Does a medical diagnosis of ADD/ADHD have to be available for homeopathic treatment?
No. For homeopathy, a medical diagnosis is not absolutely necessary for behavioral problems. For homeopathic treatment, the individual appearance of the symptoms in the individual patient is the basis for treatment.
Can conventional medical medications be stopped immediately?
It is often the wish of patients to reduce or discontinue medication altogether in the medium term. Whether it makes sense to stop taking the medication immediately depends on the individual case. The intensity of the dosage and also the personal severity of the symptoms must be taken into account here. The patient can decide this for themselves during the course of treatment or in consultation with their prescriber.
What is the timeline for observing success?
After around 6–12 months of homeopathic treatment, a significant improvement in symptoms could be seen. Continuing treatment over a longer period of time (years) could definitely make sense, even if the treatment intervals may become very long.
Can homeopathic treatment cause changes in the patient's personality?
Homeopathic therapy does not result in immobilization in the sense of conventional medicine. Homeopathy could only center and harmonize what is in disharmony or in »surplus«. It will remain a lively, extroverted person. The pathological »too much« that causes difficulties could be treated.
What side effects does homeopathy have? Isn't everything getting worse at first?
In this sense, homeopathy has no side effects, in the sense of organ stress or that it becomes necessary to take secondary medication. In individual cases, healing reactions could also occur. It can be observed that with the right dosage, initial mental and psychological worsenings very rarely occur.
Even though I've stopped taking conventional medicine, I'm still experiencing the side effects. Can homeopathy help me?
This could be a sensitive reaction of your body to the medication. Homeopathy will take this into account in your case.