The Several
Types of ADD and ADHD/ Part One
Okay, we've all
used this excuse.
"Sorry I can't focus, I'm just totally ADD right now."
Or something similar. Admit, you have. Anytime there's a moment of sporadic thought that crosses your mind and diverts your attention, it's easy to classify it as ADD or ADHD. But in reality, it's probably not.
"Sorry I can't focus, I'm just totally ADD right now."
Or something similar. Admit, you have. Anytime there's a moment of sporadic thought that crosses your mind and diverts your attention, it's easy to classify it as ADD or ADHD. But in reality, it's probably not.
But what about the
people who really DO have to live with ADD or ADHD?
ADD (Attention
Deficit Disorder) and ADHD seem to be one in the same. However, in reality
there are several significant differences that can play a part in how one goes
about treating this disorder. In addition there are also several types of
ADD/ADHD. Here are the most prevalent:
- Easily distracted by irrelevant sights, sounds and thoughts
- Extreme difficulty with focusing on tasks like reading or listening to others
- Often struggles to finish seemingly simple tasks on time
- Really poor listening skills especially in regards to remembering key details and following directions
- Often overlooks
important details in projects or at work.
The "Where the flip did I put the keys?" Disorganized and Forgetfulness Type - Serious trouble
with organization and maintaining organization
-Everything is always cluttered whether it be at home, school, and work - Trouble with starting and finishing projects
- They tend to procrastinate…everything. No matter how small or large, it's generally always, "I can do this tomorrow." attitude.
- Frequently forgets important dates, appointments and deadlines for things
- Under estimating the time in which something takes to do or how long it takes to get somewhere
- CONSTANTLY losing important things, (your keys, wallet, papers, shoes, your sanity…)
- A nearly impossible to control habit of blurting out things that are inappropriate or rude
- Poor levels of self control
- Reckless tendencies
- Low levels of regard for personal safety (the constant high-risk taker)
- Has trouble sitting still for long periods of time
- Often interrupts people and talks over them
- Usually portrays addictive tendencies
- Difficult time managing feelings like frustration and anger
- Short fuse, explosive anger outburst
- Easily flusters and quickly gets stressed out
- Constant sense of underachievement
- Problems with long term motivation
- Hypersensitivity to suggestions and criticism
- Very low sense of self esteem and high levels of insecurities
- Highly energetic
- Always on the go
- Doing a trillion things all at once
- Excessively talking… All the freaking time
- Constantly fidgeting
- Craving for excitement
- Inner feeling of agitation and restlessness
The
Common Variety of ADD/ ADHD
This is what you
probably associate with when you hear ADD and ADHD.
The
"Don't you have a shut-up filter? What about a think ahead button?"
Impulsivity Type
The Sensitive Type
The
"Seriously though. Where is the off button?" Hyper-Active Type
So which do you
have?
Keep in mind, that several types and symptoms can be combined. Every person is unique and each case is often different than the next.
Keep in mind, that several types and symptoms can be combined. Every person is unique and each case is often different than the next.
In most of my other
posts, I talk about ways to help combat the symptoms of whatever the problem
is. But because ADD and ADHD is such a huge topic, I want to do it justice. I
too suffer from ADD and I know the legit challenges that it comes with both
mentally and in every day life. Look
for my next few posts on different ways to help treat the disorder and to
learn better ways of handling it.
My final note?
Life with ADD and
ADHD can be one of the most exciting rides out there. With our ability to
think at lightning speed, our creative pursuits and our often charming and
bubbly dispositions; people with this disorder are often the life of any
party.
But as many of you
who live with it know, it can also be debilitating and overwhelming. It can
reek havoc on relationships at home and destroy friendships. It can lead to
serious financial issues as well as trouble at work. With all of these strains
bringing you down, ADD and ADHD can be huge contributors to depression.
But there is HOPE.
I promise you that.
I hope that you'll check in or subscribe to learn more about different ways to help :)
I hope that you'll check in or subscribe to learn more about different ways to help :)
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