Showing posts with label Anxiety. Show all posts
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Sunday, September 4, 2011

ADD and ADHD... OH Shiny! Pt. 1 Defining the Several Types


    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.

    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: