I have attention issues, I am irritated easily. I take my frustration out on my family. I am always running behind schedule. I know the time of the event, it matters if I am late but whatever has my attention is priority, no matter how small.
Q: What is the difference between ADD and ADHD?
Answers (2)
11/20/08 12:05pm
Ok there is no real diffrences
the add was an old diagnosis in the old DSM-3 that has been rewritten since then. Now in the new DSM-4 the way it is written is that AD/HD is the way that everyone is Diagnosed. You see there is three typs of AD/HD
Predomatly Hyperactive/Impulsive Type
Predomatly Initentive
Combined Type
and the Dianostic and Statistical Manual,4th Edition (DSM-4) Is due to come out with a new one in about a year or so.
Where I get my information is from this web site WWW.HELP4ADHD.ORG
I am the Coordinator of the Long Beach California CHADD
11/20/08 11:05am
I know EXACTLY what you're talking about!! The difference between the two, ADD & ADHD is the "H" which means there is Hyperactivity involved as well...if it means anymore than that I am not sure. I do know that much though
Ruthie
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