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Re: ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

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Post by FollowingTheDao »

viraptor wrote: post #68
FollowingTheDao wrote: post #61

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atomoxetine, while not a direct stimulant, is a norepinepherine reuptake inhibitor. That is, it makes the speed you already have stay around longer. And Guanfacine is certainly a stimulant. It is an agonist of the α2A-adrenergic receptor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanfacine

Guanfacine is not a stimulant. The Wikipedia page doesn't say it explicitly but hints at that a number of times. It's spelled out here though https://www.nps.org.au/radar/articles/guanfacine-intuniv-for... DEA also doesn't care and https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1c4... shows no potential for abuse and lethargy as common side effect. Also from experience - it doesn't feel even close to stimul…

My definition of stimulants is wider than your definition.

The drug antagonizes the adrenaline receptors. Adrenaline stimulates people.

They are selling it as a non-stimulant drug because people are stupid.

Re: ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

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Post by FollowingTheDao »

viraptor wrote: post #64
FollowingTheDao wrote: post #56

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You might want to know that ADHD meds may increase the risk of Parkinson's. This is something that needs to be spoken about more. https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-medications-parkinsons-dise... I have another comment here that explains how this may happen and why blasting EMFs in your brain will do the same thing. If I had ADHD the first thing I would try is B6 in the form of P5P: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2432…

It's fun to find grey/read links at random in these threads. B6 worked for me and adding B2 was also beneficial. But make sure to read about B6 toxicity as well. And you're going to freak out your doctor if you tell them.

Thanks.

By taking B6 in the form of P5P you reduce the need to push the Pyridoxal Kinase enzyme (which uses zinc) and you will more than likely not have any neurological side effects. And you will also save your ATP for better things.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyridoxal_kinase

Re: ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

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Post by FollowingTheDao »

simplyinfinity wrote: post #72
FollowingTheDao wrote: post #56

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You might want to know that ADHD meds may increase the risk of Parkinson's. This is something that needs to be spoken about more. https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-medications-parkinsons-dise... I have another comment here that explains how this may happen and why blasting EMFs in your brain will do the same thing. If I had ADHD the first thing I would try is B6 in the form of P5P: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2432…

In my case it's genetic. My mom & sister also have it. My grandmother has Parkinson's, so I'm extremely likely to also get it at some point. I've tried all recommended vitamins, supplements, etc. nothing really helped as much as Concerta.

You should get a full genome run on yourself and whoever else is affected and start investigating if you have polymorphisms in some of the genes responsible fro making dopamine or issues with antioxidant enzymes like GPX:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3736736/

Re: ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

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Post by 93po »

lewdwig wrote: post #16

These guys went on Shark Tank, and received no offers because their fine print says that it has “no medical benefits” and is not backed up by any peer-reviewed scientific evidence. This sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen.

shark tank takes 10% of a company just for them being on the show, last i heard, which is really funny to me

Re: ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

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Post by simplyinfinity »

FollowingTheDao wrote: post #83
simplyinfinity wrote: post #72

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In my case it's genetic. My mom & sister also have it. My grandmother has Parkinson's, so I'm extremely likely to also get it at some point. I've tried all recommended vitamins, supplements, etc. nothing really helped as much as Concerta.

You should get a full genome run on yourself and whoever else is affected and start investigating if you have polymorphisms in some of the genes responsible fro making dopamine or issues with antioxidant enzymes like GPX: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3736736/

Thanks, i will look into it.

Re: ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

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Post by viraptor »

FollowingTheDao wrote: post #82
viraptor wrote: post #64

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's fun to find grey/read links at random in these threads. B6 worked for me and adding B2 was also beneficial. But make sure to read about B6 toxicity as well. And you're going to freak out your doctor if you tell them.

Thanks. By taking B6 in the form of P5P you reduce the need to push the Pyridoxal Kinase enzyme (which uses zinc) and you will more than likely not have any neurological side effects. And you will also save your ATP for better things. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyridoxal_kinase

Very much dose dependent. 200mg was the sweet spot for me, but going higher caused tingling toes.

Re: ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

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Post by rendx »

varispeed wrote: post #75
rendx wrote: post #62

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Great if this happens, since it uncovers ongoing unhealthy relationship patterns, and makes them more visible. It does absolutely nothing to enable them. To label it "abuse" immediately is modern, but not necessarily the most beneficial perspective if you want to grow with each other. You may also not always be in the position to choose who you interact with (e.g. relatives). Then you can still work on why (and how)…

Now that's some gaslighting here. These products give false hope and are triggering for people susceptible for it which leads to abuse.

Can you explain what do you mean by "gaslighting" in this context? We seem to have a different understanding of what that term means?

Re: ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

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Post by VoreLuka »

FollowingTheDao wrote: post #80
VoreLuka wrote: post #71

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For me its the oposite, too much makes me sleepy. I actually slept for 24hours because of an ritalin overdose

This is because it also releases serotonin, and the serotonin turns into melatonin, which makes you tired.

I mean doesnt that contradict what my parent said?

Re: ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

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Post by varispeed »

rendx wrote: post #87
varispeed wrote: post #75

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Now that's some gaslighting here. These products give false hope and are triggering for people susceptible for it which leads to abuse.

Can you explain what do you mean by "gaslighting" in this context? We seem to have a different understanding of what that term means?

Gaslighting is when someone manipulates you into questioning your own perception or reality. By dismissing the concern, minimising the abuse, and subtly shifting blame, you're continuing to do just that - making me question whether the emotional manipulation described is valid, which is exactly what gaslighting is.

Re: ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

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Post by ddmf »

lexicality wrote: post #5

As someone with severe ADHD who has been repeatedly told they need to try everything that's not medication (so much CBT), I am now deeply sceptical of every new supposed cure. A presumably extremely expensive headband that claims to be a "MRI in your pocket" and has an AI assistant to help you use it correctly seems like yet another scam preying on the disabled. I'll stick to the meds thanks.

My first thought was "oh here we go again" - I'd try it though.
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