Symptoms of the Six Types of ADD
ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, can be separated into six different types or categories: Classic, Inattentive, Overfocused, Temporal, Limbic, and "Ring of Fire." This article will explore the respective symptoms of these six different categories of ADD to help you better understand how they differ from one another.
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Classic ADD
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Classic ADD is more frequently found in males than females. It is characterized by hyperactivity, inattentiveness and a lack of ability to organize work loads or time management. Classic ADD is generally attributed to a lack of dopamine, and is treated with dopamine stimulators such as Ritalin, Concerta or Dexedrin.
Inattentive ADD
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Children with Inattentive ADD often have trouble concentrating. Inattentive ADD is not characterized by hyperactivity, but the opposite. Children with Inattentive ADD are often lethargic and reluctant to do physical activity. Inattentive ADD is attributed to a deficiency of dopamine and norepinephrine, and can be treated with dopamine stimulators plus L-tyrosine.
Overfocused ADD
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Children with who Overfocused ADD often become over-involved or obsessed with the activity or task at hand. They often suffer from anxiety and have difficulty transferring from working on one task to another. Overfocused ADD is attributed to an imbalance between neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine and can be treated with antidepressants.
Temporal ADD
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Those with Temporal ADD often exhibit aggressive, defiant, combative behavior. They also suffer from dyslexia and depression. Temporal ADD is attributed to insufficient activity in the in prefrontal cortex, deficiency of dopamine and/or a malfunction of the temporal lobe. Temporal ADD can be treated with dopamine stimulators, and inhibitory neurotransmitter activators such as Tegretol.
Limbic ADD
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Limbic ADD is characterized by chronic depression and a negative outlook. Those with Limbic ADD struggle with their self-image. Limbic ADD is caused by decreased activity of the orbital and lateral prefrontal cortex, as well as a deficiency of dopamine and norepinephrine. Limbic ADD can be treated with a combination of antidepressants, mood stablizers dopamine stimulators, and norepinephrine stimulators.
"Ring of Fire" ADD
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"Ring of Fire" ADD presents an assortment of all ADD symptoms, and often results in antisocial behavior and substance abuse. Its cause is attributed to a dysfunction of multiple areas of the brain, as well as a deficiency of dopamine and serotonin. Treatment includes dopamine stimulators and antipsychotic medication.
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