Solutions For ADHD and Bedwetting

ADHD and bedwetting is an all too common, and extremely difficult, combination.  While many children suffer from bouts of bedwetting, it is particularly embarrassing and stressful for the ADHD child, who may already feel like an outcast due to his/her difficulties fitting in socially.  Fortunately, there are ways to control both ADHD symptoms and bedwetting without increasing the child’s emotional discomfort.


Though it isn’t a subject most people like to talk about, the fact is that most of us wet the bed at some stage in our lives.  For some children, bedwetting can become a real issue.  Though no real cause for bedwetting has been found, there seem to be some factors which predispose certain children to it including genetics, minimal bladder capacity and being a particularly heavy sleeper.


In a child already battling the lack of concentration, hyperactivity, distractibility and impulsiveness that characterize ADHD, the emotional trauma of wetting the bed can be that much greater of a problem.  A connection has been noted between ADHD and bedwetting, though doctors have no explanation for why incidences of bedwetting seem to be more common among ADHD children.  


Whatever the reason, the fact remains that bedwetting can be controlled with some of the same methods used to treat ADHD.   Behavior modification techniques have been successfully applied for both conditions.  Positive reinforcement is equally useful in terms of managing ADHD symptoms and incidents of bedwetting.  In both cases, praising good behavior encourages the child and promotes a sense of control.


Another way to treat bedwetting is by limiting fluid intake for several hours before bed and making sure the child uses the bathroom right before bed.  When it comes to ADHD and bedwetting, having the child take responsibility for changing wet sheets or making sure that he gets himself up several times a night to use the bathroom can help to develop a sense of responsibility and control which is necessary to battle both conditions.


In some cases, food allergies may be related to bedwetting as well as ADHD.  In these instances, making changes to the diet can help to alleviate symptoms.  While techniques such as these can be helpful, it is important for parents and children with ADHD to address symptoms individually so the child doesn’t become overwhelmed.  The more focused the approach, the better the chances that it will be successful.


Some children with ADHD have found the use of homeopathic remedies to be quite helpful.   Made from a special blend of herbs and other plant based substances, these products address the cause of ADHD and create positive changes in the brain.  Along with the other suggestions, natural remedies are a healthy, effective solution to ADHD and bedwetting because the more you can control the ADHD symptoms, the less these embarrassing incidents will occur.  Natural remedies alleviate ADHD symptoms without exposing the child to harsh side effects.


ADHD can be difficult enough to deal with and bedwetting only makes it worse.  Neither condition has to be overwhelming if you have a safe, natural means to treat them both. Exercise your options and find a method which works for your child and you’ll both be able to breathe, and sleep, much easier.