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What is Dr. Gabor Mat\u00e9’s ADHD healing technique? Why does he believe medication isn’t the right treatment for ADHD?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Scattered Minds<\/em>, Gabor Mat\u00e9 says that doctors tend to treat ADHD<\/a> like it\u2019s a purely medical problem by prescribing medication\u2014and nothing else\u2014for it. He believes that this approach is fundamentally unsuitable and calls for a more holistic plan for healing ADHD<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dig more deeply into his theory of healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Editor\u2019s note: This article is part of Shortform’s guide on ADHD<\/a>. If you like what you read here, there\u2019s plenty more to check out in the guide!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medication Can Help, But It Won\u2019t Heal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Gabor Mat\u00e9’s ADHD medication<\/a> argument claims that while it can <\/em>reduce or help you cope with your symptoms, it won\u2019t heal<\/em> your ADHD. <\/strong>That\u2019s because the source of your ADHD symptoms isn\u2019t simply <\/em>a chemical imbalance. ADHD does have a chemical component\u2014your brain doesn\u2019t transmit dopamine (a neurotransmitter associated with the regulation of attention, impulse, and stillness) in the typical way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But according to Mat\u00e9, the chemical component of ADHD has deeper roots\u2014you can\u2019t transmit dopamine appropriately because you lack the appropriate neurostructure and positive life experiences that are required for typical dopamine transmission. Since ADHD medication can\u2019t address those root causes, he says, it\u2019s not possible to heal your ADHD with medication alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also notes that ADHD medication isn\u2019t appropriate for everyone\u2014sometimes it doesn\u2019t have the desired effect, or the side effects are insurmountably harmful. It\u2019s important that your autonomy be respected when it comes to medication\u2014if you feel it isn\u2019t helping, you shouldn\u2019t let anyone push you or your child to take it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dopamine, ADHD Medication, and Healing<\/strong>

Experts are still divided about the role that dopamine plays in ADHD.<\/a> Some research has indicated that people with ADHD have significantly lower levels of dopamine because they have a higher concentration of dopamine transporters\u2014proteins that can negate the function of dopamine in your brain\u2014resulting from a genetic mutation. However, other researchers suggest that dopamine doesn\u2019t contribute as much to ADHD symptoms as other brain differences do.

Nevertheless, the most common ADHD medications\u2014stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall\u2014work by increasing the amount of dopamine in your brain. These treatments don\u2019t work for everybody, but many people with ADHD report that taking stimulants radically changed their lives for the better.<\/a> There are also non-stimulant medications available for ADHD that target other neurotransmitters and parts of the brain. If your ADHD medication isn\u2019t working for you<\/a>, talk to your doctor. They may change your dosage, try a different medication, or prescribe non-drug treatment for your ADHD.

Experts don\u2019t claim that ADHD medications can heal your ADHD because ADHD is widely considered incurable<\/a>\u2014no treatment, whether it\u2019s medication, behavioral therapy, or something else, will eradicate your ADHD. But ADHD medications can <\/em>help you cope with your symptoms more effectively and, ultimately, live a happier life.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Your Brain Is Plastic, So Change Can Heal It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mat\u00e9 theorizes that it\u2019s best to treat ADHD by using brain plasticity<\/a> to your advantage.<\/strong> He explains that while your brain is most plastic during childhood, it continues to be affected by environmental stimuli throughout the rest of your life. This means that it\u2019s never too late to learn the psychological skills you missed out on developing as a child\u2014and when you do, it\u2019ll have a positive impact on your physical brain, too. Over time, you can gradually overcome the negative effects of early childhood stress on your brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Experts say that you can proactively improve your brain\u2019s plasticity by putting yourself in novel situations<\/a>\u2014as you adapt to the change, your brain makes new neuronal connections. Example activities include learning new skills<\/a> (like speaking a language or playing a musical instrument), having new experiences (by traveling to a foreign country, for example), and playing games that involve creativity or surprise. Getting enough sleep and exercise also promotes neuroplasticity.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Mat\u00e9 believes that the fundamental cause of ADHD<\/a> is the rupture of the parent-child bond<\/a>, that\u2019s where he thinks you should focus most of your healing efforts. <\/strong>You can\u2019t go back in time and provide yourself with a consistently positive childhood, but you can <\/em>re-parent yourself as an adult by taking responsibility<\/a> for your emotional wellness, learning to fulfill your own needs, and accessing the resources you need to improve. Likewise, if you\u2019re the parent of a child with ADHD, you can help them flourish by making changes that strengthen the bond you share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Re-parenting yourself is a commonly prescribed treatment for survivors of childhood trauma. According to the psychologist who invented the concept, self re-parenting works because it helps you disidentify from your parents\u2019 negative concept of you and come into your own, healthier self-concept<\/a>. For example, if your parents made you feel stupid as a child, you probably feel stupid as an adult\u2014and re-parenting yourself would involve learning to see yourself in a more positive light. Self re-parenting is usually done in conjunction with a therapist, who can help you identify the negative patterns you adopted from your parents and learn how to change them.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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