Are there ADHD specialized psychatrists or psychologists in Lebanon? If yes, how can i find one ? Any website for ADD specialists ? Thank you,
Dr. Georges Karam,
Psychiatry
- Of course there are specialists. If you google it, you will find websites and clinics. Good luck!
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I suffer from ADHD, & it's getting out of hand. Any tips to solve it without medication perhaps, or a physician who might be of help?
Dr. Georges Karam,
Psychiatry
- Some forms of therapy (with a psychologist) may be helpful. They decrease impulsivity and help you focus better. However, if it is out of control, medications may be necessary. Some of them are very e... Read More
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Is there in Lebanon any ADHD medications other than Ritalin, Strattera and Concerta? I mean if someone with severe ADD and didn't benefit from either of these.
Dr. Ivana Dabaj,
Pediatric Neurology
- these are the current medications for ADHD not only in Lebanon but also in France and Belgium and as far as I know in USA. if it is a secondary ADD or ADHD the medications can be a bit usefull but not... Read More
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Does cognotive behavioral therapy really help people suffering from adhd and anxiety ?? And how much does a session cost on average ??
Dr. Nada Awada,
Family Medicine
- cognitive behavioral therapy is important in treating anxiety disorders and it was recently found useful in treating ADHD.
Cognitive therapy examines how negative thoughts, contribute to anxiety b... Read More
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I'm unable to concentrate, I'm not getting distracted but I feel something is blocking my brain. I also have a bad memory.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The possible causes for poor memory and inability to concentrate are wide and many. As such you need to be directly evaluated by a physician who should obtain extensive history (in an attempt to ident... Read More
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Dear doctors fi chi esmo adhd hayda marad nafsi chi khasso bl "hyperactif" chou 3ilejo hayda aslan chou howe hayda plz reply in arabic
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
هي فرط الحركة وتشتت الانتباه عند الأطفال
و هي حالة نفسية تبدأ في مرحلة الطفولة عند الإنسان، وهي تسبب نموذج من تصرفات تجعل الطفل غير قادر على إتباع الأ... Read More
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Is wellbutrin available in Lebanon? Or does it have any generic available here. I read about it being effective for ADHD
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Wellbutrin (bupropion) is used in the treatment of ADHD in adults, either alongside or instead of stimulants, which are the mainstay of therapy for this disorder. Antidepressants which target the brai... Read More
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What is the difference between ADD and ADHD?
Dr. Ivana Dabaj,
Pediatric Neurology
- ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder while ADD is without hyperactivity. Therefore as the name indicates the "hyperactivity" is the difference.
According to DSM iv we can talk a... Read More
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What are the side effects of ADHD medication?
Dr. Ivana Dabaj,
Pediatric Neurology
- There are different drugs with different side effects. They all can decrease appetite and some may cause abdominal pain, head ache, hypertension. The side effects vary from drug to drug. If you have q... Read More
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