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ADHD and Bedwetting

Advice and Treatment Options for Parents

By Debora Geary

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Another alternative therapy addresses a deep sleep disorder as the root cause of ADHD-like symptoms and bedwetting in many people. "The inherited deep sleep disorder that causes bedwetting also causes people to spend most, if not all of their nights in stage 4 of sleep," says Shelly Morris, director of the Enuresis Treatment Center. "Stage 4 is the deepest stage in the sleep cycle. It is the stage where the whole body slows down and rests. It is when the cells rejuvenate, the pulse slows down and the oxygen levels are low. When one spends the whole night not getting enough oxygen, the symptoms are going to be identical to ADD/ADHD ... lack of focus, staring out in space, easily distracted, etc."

Treatment therapies of this type focus on conditioning and biofeedback approaches to correct sleep patterns. Successful treatment will eliminate bedwetting issues and eliminate or reduce ADHD symptoms. According to Morris, even children who have both the sleep disorder and ADHD tend to see substantial improvement in their ADHD symptoms.

While you are working on bedwetting, it may be helpful to use disposable absorbent underpants. They help your child wake up feeling dry, which generates positive self-esteem – and means less laundry for you.


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