As many of you know I am an advocate for natural treatments but at the same time a strong case can be made for prescription medications.
Most people take the idea of taking prescription medications for ADHD seriously due to the publicity surrounding side effects.
  The cornerstones of ADHD symptoms are inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
These symptoms can take on many different forms and combinations leading to a tricky decision as to whether medication is the right course of action.
Nevertheless, the right medication at the right dosage can lay a solid foundation for improvement.
Finding the right medication can be an arduous task.
It can be quite annoying to tell your story over and over to your medical professional, trying to explain the idiosyncrasies of daily life, only to find that your symptoms don't quite match the official diagnosis criteria.
For women, especially for those without hyperactivity, this scenario can be particularly difficult due to the under diagnosis of ADHD in women.
Additionally, if a woman is well read and shows no outward indications of incompetence it will only make receiving an acceptable positive diagnosis more frustrating.
  Most adults don't get overly exciting about taking a form of medication that affects the brain on a regular basis.
They have concerns about side effects involved with prescription stimulant medications (Ritalin, Adderall) such as anxiety, nervousness, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, depression and even psychosis.
Nevertheless, even with all of this negative input most women who go to the trouble of getting a diagnosis do decide to give prescription stimulant medications a try.
This quandary can probably be attributed to the fact that they have been coping with difficult ADHD symptoms for so long that they are willing to try anything that might offer relief.
For some relief is swift and dramatic.
Others show moderate to poor results but continue to follow their prescription treatment program.
  In summary, people with ADHD are independent minded thinkers who have many strengths and many weaknesses.
For some the hope that they will at last be able to express their feelings and be able to connect with love ones in a more meaningful way is more than enough to offset the risks.
  Additionally, if you feel as if you are not willing to take the risks associated with prescription medication then perhaps a natural ADHD treatment such as homeopathy might be worth considering.
Homeopathic remedies are safe for all ages and have been shown to be effective at treating such ADHD symptoms as hyperactivity, distractibility, and lack of concentration.
Many people have reported positive results with these alternative treatments, so it's certainly worth looking into.