Guide To Sluggish Cognitive Tempo Treatment

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Around half of the individuals with sluggish cognitive tempo also have some form of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The attention-deficit type of ADHD is more common than the hyperactive type since an excess of physical energy categorizes the hyperactive type. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication can be used to treat comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Sluggish cognitive tempo can still be treated through stimulants, even in individuals who do not meet the diagnostic criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 

Stimulants increase the levels of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is important for focus, mood stability, and other physical functions. In sluggish cognitive tempo patients, low dopamine levels lead to lethargy and feelings of fogginess. Increasing dopamine levels can help individuals feel more alert, increase memory capacity, and make it easier to follow conversations and process information.

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