What is Hyperactivity?
Hyperactivity is a state of being unusually or abnormally active.
Coping with a hyperactive person is often difficult. Individuals such as teachers, employers and parents are usually at the receiving end of the hyperactive's frenzies.
Hyperactive people easily become anxious or depressed because of their condition and how people respond to them.
People who are hyperactive may exhibit other complicated mental or psychological developments due to their inability to stay cool or concentrate. For example, hyperactivity may lead to difficulties at school or work. It may strain relationships with friends and family. It can lead to accidents and injuries. In fact, studies have shown that hyperactivity increases the risk of alcoholism and drug abuse.
Recognising the Signs of Hyperactivity
In children, hyperactivity may make it difficult for them to concentrate in school. They may also display impulsive behaviors such as:
talking out of turn
blurting things out
hitting other pupils/students
being overactive
Adults who are hyperactive may display the following:
Difficulty concentrating at work
Short attention span (which can bring a huge strain on relationships, reduce productivity or lead to ineffective communication)
Difficulty remembering names, numbers, or bits of information
You may develop some anxiety or depression if you are distressed about your condition. Adults who have hyperactivity probably displayed these symptoms as children.
Is your child hyperactive?
Almost every other mother would respond in affirmative. But before you think you can boast of this quality of your child, let’s understand it better.
Instability and inattentiveness make it difficult to handle hyperactive kids and more often than not, you see them bouncing from one activity to another with seemingly limitless energy and ease.
You see, a hyperactive kid may have problems in paying attention and sitting calmly in their seats. Also, they can be impulsive, which means doing things without thinking about the results.
Not a desirable trait, agree? But think about it! A hyperactive child is not ‘bad,’ they may just needs little more attention, patience, and activity to channelise their energy and thought-process.
Is Hyperactivity bad?
Every trait has two sides; a positive and a negative.
When a person finds the good side of hyperactivity that is a good thing, as there are many benefits to being hyperactive. A hyperactive child can be hyper-productive when their energy is properly channeled. However, if it is not used properly, it can be destructive. Unfocused hyperactivity can be difficult (and oftentimes harmful to both the hyperactive person and the people around them) to live with.
Hyperactivity is an internal energy. It must be cared for, nurtured, and properly managed.
Is hyperactive hereditary or caused by what they ate or exposed to?
Hyperactivity is genetic — passed down from parent to child. It seems to “run in families” — at least in some families. A child with hyperactivity is four times more likely to have a relative with hyperactivity. At least one-third of all fathers who had Hyperactivity in their youth have children with the condition.
Here are some behaviors that are common with hyperactivity:
Talks almost constantly and frequently interrupts others
Moves from place to place quickly and often clumsily
Keeps moving even when sitting down
Bumps into things
Fidgets and has to pick up everything and play with it
Has trouble sitting still for meals and other quiet activities
Being hyperactive doesn’t just mean zooming around the room. Kids may fidget or have extra movements even when doing little things like tying their shoes, writing or playing an instrument.”
Diet for Hyperactivity
Water, Fruits and Vegetables are very important for Hyperactive child/children.
Less of junks and carbohydrates..
Note
Learn as much as you can. Understanding your child’s hyperactivity is the first step to getting him the help he needs. The more you know, the better able you’ll be to find ways to help him gain self-control skills.
Observe and take notes. By observing your child’s behavior, you may be able to spot patterns and triggers. Maybe his activity level rises as the night wears on. Or perhaps he has a hard time falling asleep and is overtired. Recognizing the trigger allows you to try different strategies like changing his bedtime routine to have more quiet time and get a full night’s sleep.
Provide things to fidget with. Let your child chew gum, carry a stress ball or have some other object to fiddle with. It can help direct some of the overactivity and cut down on your child picking up and playing with other items.
Consider martial arts or yoga classes. Physical activities give your child an outlet for his energy. These can also teach your child to be aware of his movements and be in control of his body.
Key Takeaways
Talking to your child’s teacher and doctor is a good first step to getting your child the support he needs.
Hyperactivity is a sign of a medical condition, not the result of bad parenting.
Giving a fidgety child a ball or some putty to squeeze can help him concentrate.
Having critically examined this topic, it's my hope that you've been able to pick useful tips on how to cope with a hyperactive kid, and help them channel their abundant internal energy to something more productive. Hyperactivity is not a complicated condition to handle once you approach it withe, understanding and positivity.
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