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What are the different types of ADHD? Did you know that people diagnosed with ADHD often experience the condition quite differently from one another? This is because each individual’s condition is a little varied… but also because there are different identified types of ADHD. Each type has different symptoms and traits that stand out, impacting life in a range of ways.
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In recent years, valuable research has shown that ADHD is much more complex than originally thought. If you feel like you’re struggling to process your diagnosis against what the average person believes ADHD to be, it’s okay! You’re not alone. The three different types of ADHD are hyperactive-impulsive type, inattentive type and combination type, which feature symptoms of the first two types. Let’s take a closer look at each of these types and their related symptoms. Hyperactive-impulsive type ADHD Hyperactive and impulsive type is characterized by impulsive actions and hyperactivity. Those diagnosed with this type of ADHD may also display inattention and a lack of focus, but hyperactivity and impulsive behavior will be much more prominent in day-to-day activity. Some of the common symptoms of someone with this type of ADHD include constantly feeling restless and fidgety, talking a lot and fast, having trouble engaging with quiet and relaxing activities, general impatience, and impulse purchasing. Inappropriate comments and speaking without considering what you are saying are also symptoms of this type.
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These symptoms can make learning tough, particularly in a classroom setting. Research has shown that people who identify as male are more likely to be diagnosed with this type, particularly younger boys. To receive a diagnosis of hyperactive-impulsive type ADHD, a child up to the age of 16 must have at least 6 symptoms. If you are 17 or older, you must have at least 5 symptoms. These symptoms, in both children and adults, must have been present for at least 6 months. Inattentive type ADHD Inattentive type ADHD is typified more so by symptoms of inattention, rather than high energy levels and impulsivity. Usually, someone who has been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD will find it more difficult to maintain attention, struggle to remain focused and will often have trouble following detailed directions.
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As with any type of ADHD, the symptoms of inattentive type will often vary from person to person. Do you become bored quickly? Find it hard to follow instructions? Perhaps you are easily distracted and at times, struggle to listen? Or maybe someone has said to you in the past that you always look like you’re daydreaming. These are all common symptoms of inattentive type ADHD. However, while there are identifiable symptoms, it is important to remember that there is no clear-cut divider between the different types. That means that even though you may well have been diagnosed with inattentive type, you could still experience impulsivity and hyperactivity at times. Interestingly, inattentive type ADHD is statistically more common in those who identify as female than male.
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In the past, inattentive ADHD was referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), without reference to hyperactivity. Now, however, inattentive type more accurately comes under the umbrella of ADHD. To be diagnosed with this type of ADHD if you are 16 or under, you will need to present 6 or more symptoms for at least 6 months. If you are 17 or older, you must present at least 5 symptoms, also for 6 months or more. Combined type ADHD Combined type ADHD is exactly what it sounds like. Those diagnosed with this type of ADHD display six or more symptoms of inattentive type, and six or more symptoms of hyperactive-impulsive type. This means that someone diagnosed with combined type will likely experience hyperactivity and impulsivity, while also struggling with inattention and distractibility. It may be difficult for them to concentrate in class or at work, and they will likely struggle with self-control.
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According to the American Psychiatric Association, statistics show that combined type ADHD is actually the most common ADHD diagnosis among children and adults. How do I find out which type of ADHD I have? A visit to a mental health professional is the only way to get an accurate diagnosis for your condition. They will be able to diagnose you with ADHD if applicable and will also be able to determine which type you have. In the end, that makes it easier for you to understand your condition and to more effectively treat it. When you visit a mental health professional, they will conduct certain tests and provide questionnaires that help to understand your condition more clearly. You may also be asked for your history of past medical conditions. With this information, your mental health professional can more accurately make a diagnosis. ADHD can be a difficult condition to live with. But no matter the type of ADHD you have, there is help available. And remember, always be kind to yourself!
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Depression, on the other hand, is a serious and debilitating mental illness that needs to be treated with professional help and therapy. These things are not all the same, and yet some people just can’t seem to grasp the difference. This can often feel very frustrating, especially when others disregard what you’re feeling as mere sadness and tell you not to think about it. Number eight people not understanding that mental illness is real. Many people still seem to think that depression is a choice and a mental illness. Isn’t real, But just because there are no physical manifestations to see doesn’t mean that the suffering you feel is not real. It’s, not just in your head. If you’re able to feel it, then it is very much real When others downplay its potency. It often leaves you feeling, as if you’re doing something wrong. As a result, you may even choose to remain silent about it. Instead, Number nine people think depression is the same for everybody Every individual’s. Experience of a mental disorder is different from Depression. Doesn’t look the same for everybody. Some people might stop eating and struggle with insomnia, while others might overeat and oversleep. Some people have high-functioning depression and may not even seem like they’re struggling at all for others, their depression might force them to lie in bed all day and do nothing. Nevertheless, all experiences of depression are valid, And number 10 learning to celebrate the little things. Finally, but perhaps most importantly, when you struggle with depression, even the littlest of victories deserve to be celebrated, Got outta bed today, smiled Managed a short conversation with someone Took the time to brush my hair, or take a bath. Give yourself a mental pat on the back. Those are all very, very important achievements for someone with depression. They might not mean much to other people, But to you struggling with mental illness on an everyday basis. They make up the good days that remind you why you need to keep fighting and why it’s so important to keep holding on It.’s important to remember not to allow others to dictate how you should feel Just because others are not feeling the same does not make it any less real. There’s no need to cover up or force yourself to change these feelings. The fact that you’re feeling it is reason enough to validate it If you are struggling with depression or any other mental illness. Please know that there is always hope and help and that someday things can be better. Seeking professional help can help you on the road to improvement, Leave a comment down below about your experience with depression. If you’d, like, Please, feel free to share any thoughts you have as well, If you found this video helpful, be sure to hit the like button and share it with those out there needing to hear this, Don’t forget to subscribe to Psych2Go and Hit the notification bell for more new videos And, as always thanks so much for watching We’ll see you next time..
Dr. John stated that
while people with ADHD may experience difficulty
completing their schoolwork or performing tasks, it’s often due to trouble
with concentration rather than perfectionism. Number four, you are
generally more sensitive to social cues. Are you very sensitive to how you come across to other people? Do you find yourself often uncomfortable with your social environment? Perhaps you find it challenging to eat in front of other people or tend to avoid speaking in public because of an overwhelming fear that people will judge you negatively. According to Dr. John,
if your answers are yes to the above questions, it’s more likely that you
have anxiety rather than ADHD. This is because people
with ADHD usually struggle with understanding or missing social cues rather than being hypersensitive to them. Number five, you experience
a racing heart, clamminess, tense muscles, headaches,
nausea, or dizziness. Do you often experience
headaches, nausea, or dizziness? These are just some of
the symptoms of anxiety. Dr. John stated that anxiety comes from a tiny almond-shaped part at the back of your brain
called the amygdala. As a watchman for your brain, it is constantly watching out for danger. And whenever it detects danger, it triggers a fight or flight response. However, for anxious people, the amygdala is large and hypersensitive. Because of this, it ends up sending out
a lot of false alarms. You can think of it as a watchman
who cries wolf too often. As a result, your brain may sense threats even in non-threatening situations. And number six, you are unlikely
to show problem behaviors when you’re feeling calm, safe,
and doing things you enjoy. How do you act when you’re having fun? Whether it’s listening
to your favorite music or playing video games, you
may find yourself feeling calm and safe while doing the things
that you genuinely enjoy. You are neither restless nor feeling like you need
to catch your breath. According to Dr. John, anxious
individuals are unlikely to display any problem behaviors
when feeling calm and safe and doing something they enjoy. On the contrary, people with ADHD will experience problem behaviors even when they engage in a particular fun or exciting activity.
However, if you decide to it has far-reaching benefits beyond the acceptance and acknowledgment of the traumatic experience Once you are in the healing process, you are developing bravery around your emotions and your mind With this newfound conscious control. You are no longer scared by things that scared you before Scared of making a living situation change. You now are redecorating your bedroom and experimenting with paint colors. You never thought you would Go to a party you don’t know Before you would’ve recoiled at the thought, but now it’s a little less anxiety-inducing and you have a bit more confidence Number seven. You easily accept disappointments and take them in stride. Life is a balance of success and failure, light and dark ups and downs. When you’re not healing disappointments hit, you like a freight truck to the chest, knocking all of the motivation and passion out of you With healing you understand that bad days do happen and can’t be avoided, but are also temporary Any disappointments or unmet Expectations are accepted and taken in stride. You respond in better healthier ways that are less reactive Number. Eight you have more inner peace Healing brings about self-integration. If you’re a Harry Potter, fan it’s as if Voldemort brought back all of his Horcruxes and decided on becoming a better complete person who accepts the natural way of life on a soul level. And if you’re, not a fan. It’s like taking inventory of all of your experiences painful or not, and seeing yourself as the whole person You develop this inner peace because you deeply forgive yourself and you can readily forgive others too. By having this peace and integration, you are less likely to self-sabotage because you’re no longer a warring country within yourself with conflicting desires and emotions. You reconcile your inner differences. You no longer criticize and dismantle your character in your mind And number nine. You welcome help and support The independent survivor. Has a don’t ask for help mentality, maybe because they never got it when they needed it or because of the harsh rejection when they spoke up, They shut down to get by and decided to do it by themselves because they had no choice With healing You start to realize that as strong as you are, you can’t carry and do everything by yourself. You do need help and we all do and it’s available out there for you. You are more open to support and less afraid of having this need for assistance met. The pride and shame you might feel for asking for help are gone, because you know that it’s, okay, to let go of the heavy burden on your shoulders and have someone to lean on. Did you relate to any of these points? Do you feel that you are beginning to heal As rewarding as the first step of healing? You will run into the discomfort of your healing and this will try to make you stop to lessen or ignore the pain, but whatever you resist you prolong. If you are in the healing process, well done, I’m proud of you for doing this work and I hope you can find peace through it And if you’re not that’s, okay, because healing is a long process that takes time you’re still living and doing what you can Applaud yourselves. Did you find this video valuable, Tell us in the comments below Please like and share it with friends that might find use in this video too, and make sure to subscribe to Psych2Go and hit the notification bell for more content. All the references used are added in the description box below. Thank you for watching and see you next time…
So getting over it feels difficult Eight you constantly compare yourself to others It’s normal to occasionally compare yourself to others but those with high-functioning anxiety. Take it to an extreme Are you overly concerned with how you measure up against your peers? Do you constantly worry that you’re not fulfilling your full potential? No matter how much you accomplish. Do you never feel like it’s enough? If so, you might be struggling with high-functioning anxiety 9 You’re a constant people pleaser Do you work hard to make others feel happy, even if it comes at the cost of your well-being Do you feel like you’ll never be good enough until you attain it? Everyone’s approval If you have high-functioning anxiety you may have convinced yourself that the only way others will ever accept you is if you go above and beyond what everyone expects of You all the time. 10 You need to keep yourself busy all the time Now we’re not talking about creating great Renaissance artworks or intricate business plans We just mean busy not necessarily productive If you’re not busy you feel Restless and tense. So you try to occupy yourself with just about anything during your nails. Yes Alphabetizing your games. Okay, cleaning your perfectly working computer fan with a toothbrush It’s sure the truth is you don’t mind doing anything as long as it helps distract yourself from your thoughts and worries 11 You get very anxious whenever you think about the future What does the future mean to you for many in the future is the light of possibility something to eagerly look forward to? then for some, it can feel like Scrooge and that last spirit of Christmas who looked like the Grim Reaper if You’re not feeling hope but terror and dread for what’s to come This could be a sign of high-functioning anxiety can paralyze you with fear about the unknown and what’s not in your control it can keep you from truly living your life to the fullest because you always expect the worst to happen and 12 you always focus on the worst-case scenario Do you like to prep my prep? We mean do you say to yourself? Okay, so this is the worst possible outcome I’ll be ready for it. If I’m ready for it. I can handle anything else. Do you then continue to expect the worst-case scenario? They might be high-functioning anxiety laying the plans This might lead people to misjudge you as a pessimist because ultimately you may try to share with them your preparations Where you see anticipating and being proactive they see a downer Unfortunately being so prepared often doesn’t allow you to just enjoy the moment Do you relate to any of the things listed here living with high-functioning anxiety is never easy? But most people may not see the emotional toll it can have on a person if you’re starting to feel overwhelmed with your anxiety There are many professional certified resources to reach out to Please like share and subscribe to the site to go for more psychology content.