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What Is the Difference between ADD and ADHD Anyway?

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We often hear these two terms; ADD and ADHD used interchangeably, however those diagnosed with ADD themselves or parents with children who have ADHD will tell you that these two disorders are very different from each other. Let’s take a look at the difference between ADD and ADHD to help us understand what exactly we are dealing with.

Main Differences between ADD and ADHD?
To understand the difference between ADD and ADHD we really need to understand what ADD and ADHD each mean. Also it is important to note that with both ADHD and ADD, early diagnosis is crucial. The sooner a diagnosis is made the faster help can become available (and yes treating ADHD without medication is a very real option) and adjustments can be made to make your life and the lives of your loved ones better.

What Is ADD?
ADD stands for Attention Deficit Disorder and is a very common yet very complex and even more often misunderstood disorder. Its basis is physiological; it is a neurobehavioral disorder that can affect both children and adults. Actually Inattentive ADHD is another name that is commonly used for ADD. This is so because the main distinguishing feature of ADD is inattention, the person suffering from Inattentive ADHD will seem spacey and disorganized. Most often, sufferers will be staring out the window during classes and appear as if they are never quite present. This type is much more difficult to diagnose; indeed, many individuals having this form of ADD are unaware they have it for years.

Even though signs of ADD are not as visible as with ADHD, the results of the disorder can be just as destructive. For many years, the typical picture of Attention Deficit Disorder has been the little boy that is bouncing off the walls and driving his teachers and parents crazy.

With inattentive ADHD which is more commonly referred to as ADD, the person suffering from it will seem spacey and disorganized. Most often, sufferers will be staring out the window during classes and appear as if they are never quite present. This type is much more difficult to diagnose; indeed, many individuals having this form of ADD are unaware they have it for years.

What does ADHD Stand for?
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, there are many types of ADHD and very often it is also combined with anxiety or depression. However with the main symptoms being visible hyperactivity and/or impulsivity - which stand out to the objective observer. ADHD is by far the most diagnosed of the two subtypes, simply because it is so much more visible than ADD.  Since hyperactivity creates a lot more distraction and problems in the classroom, it is identified earlier and gets the most attention.

As you can see the difference between ADD and ADHD is crucial, it is very important to understand what you are dealing with. If symptoms of ADD are left undiagnosed for years, ADD can cause many secondary problems that could have been prevented, and that can take a long time to undo. This is why it is important to understand treatment options. We encourage you to explore natural treatment for ADD and ADHD and educate yourself to help those you love.

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