What is hyperactivity?

Hyperactivity is excessive movement. People who suffer from this disorder usually have impulsiveness, difficulty paying attention, difficulty focusing and maintaining focus, as well as difficulty staying silent. Because it is a disorder in which the individual’s energy is managed unusually and excessively compared to average, it often leaves considerations and consequences that can be complex for coexistence. It should be noted that it is more common in children than in adolescents and adults.

Causes that lead to hyperactivity

• Below we will leave a list of the causes that can lead a person to develop hyperactivity.
• Thyroid problems (hyperthyroidism)
• ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
• Emotional disorders (anxiety, depression, anger, rage)
• Disorders or problems in the central nervous system (alterations in the frontal lobe and corpus callosum)
• commonly found in adults and adolescents
• Addictions to substances such as caffeine, mate (in the case of Uruguay, Argentina, and southern Brazil), tea, Coca-Cola, and other caffeine derivatives. In this case, as in the previous one, hyperactivity can only occur if these substances are consumed excessively.

Consequences and symptoms of hyperactivity

Generally, those who suffer the most consequences of this disorder are children. But adults and adolescents can also suffer some consequences that can be unfavorable and frowned upon from a social point of view. We will tell you a little about the consequences that hyperactivity can bring.

• Excessive movement of hands or feet, they tend to move in their seat (common in children).
• Children with hyperactivity often get up from their seats in the middle of class and also in other situations where they are expected to remain seated.
• Running and jumping excessively in situations where it is inappropriate to do so.
• Very noticeable restlessness and difficulty relaxing (more prevalent in adults and adolescents)
• Difficulties in playing and doing leisure activities
• Constantly talking “without stopping”, verbosity
• Excessive anxiety and mood problems

The importance of the family and school role

Because of the difficulty concentrating and paying attention at school, as well as the difficulty controlling themselves at home, it is important to provide support to children who suffer from hyperactivity both at home and at school. Many hyperactive children are unhappy, and this en leads depression. It is very common for the child to be the target of bullying. In addition, children who suffer from hyperactivity have a hard time connecting with other children and even making friends. It is quite common for them to be punished at school due to their disruptive unruly behavior.

Psychotherapeutic treatment

There are various ways of treating this disorder. Generally, treatments are directed towards children because the symptoms of hyperactivity usually disappear in adolescence and adulthood, although they are replaced by impulsiveness and restlessness. The recommended treatments are psychotherapy, psychoeducational, and drugs (riRitalinmethylphenidate, tricyclics) that can only be prescribed from the age of 5. The most recommended is a psychological treatment with a comprehensive approach and parental work.

Who can treat hyperactive patients?

There are many professional fields in which children, adolescents, and adults with hyperactivity can be treated. As mentioned above, most professionals specializing in TH tend to work a lot with children can treat hyperactivity

• P.ediatricians
• Neurologists
• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Psychopedagogues (only in a school and educational setting)

Conclusion

Hyperactivity is a disorder related to behavior and the nervous system itself. As can be seen throughout the article, it is more prevalent in children than in adults and adolescents. In case you are a mother or father of a child diagnosed with hyperactivity, we hope that you are working and supporting the child with professional treatment for their well-being and development. If you have a child and you see that they have some symptoms of hyperactivity and have difficulty controlling themselves at home and school, but they have not yet been diagnosed, do not hesitate to find a health and mental health professional to help you with the child’s difficulties. Finally, in the case of adults and adolescents, we hope that you liked the article and that if you are or have a history of hyperactivity, you can work on them and help yourself.