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What is used more ADD or ADHD?

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9y ago
Updated: 3/21/2022

ADHD is a term used more than ADD. Officially, ADHD is the main medical term for the condition. As stated in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) which is published by APA (American Psychiatric Association), there are 3 subtypes of ADHD, one of which is also called ADD.

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What term is used more ADD or ADHD?

ADHD is a term used more than ADD. Officially, ADHD is the main medical term for the condition. As stated in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) which is published by APA (American Psychiatric Association), there are 3 subtypes of ADHD, one of which is also called ADD.


How many types of 'ADD' 'OCD' and 'ADHD' is there?

ADD is an attention disorder, ADHD is like ADD, but often more activity. OCD is an anxiety disorder where people struggle with obsessions, and act on them through compulsions. Now days ADD and ADHD are interchangeable. I have ADD and OCD.


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What should you do if you have ADD while pregnant?

You don't "get" ADD/ADHD therefore it's not a concern. There is however a degree of heritability in diagnoses of ADD/ADHD so children of parents with that diagnosis may be more likely to be diagnosed with the disorder.


What are some diets for adhd children?

A diet high in protein, complex carbs, and Omega-3s will be beneficial to a child with ADHD. For more information, visit WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-diets


How is seroquel used for ADD?

Seroquel is an anti-psychotic used mainly in the treatment of bipolar disorder. If an ADHD individual is suffering from bipolar mania, this will help them stay more even throughout the period indirectly helping their ADHD (by lessening the symptoms of bipolar). Seroquel is not used for ADHD; it is used to treat bipolar disorders.


Is ADD worse than ADHD?

ADD is a depreciated term for attention-deficit disorder. More appropriately, ADHD is used meaning attention-deficit hyperactivity-disorder. There are three subtypes of ADHD: predominately inattentive, predominately hyperactive, or a combination.It depends on the strengths of each disease and how old you are. ADHD is really bad for young people like teens because they could not focus well.


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Is there a website that offers more information on the ADHD diet for children?

WebMD has a section on ADHD, which includes diet suggestions for children and adults. There is also a site called ADHD awareness that has some pieces about nutrition. Many ADD/ADHD people self-medicate with caffeine, which should be discouraged.


Are women more prone to ADD and ADHD than men?

No. Many more males have ADD and/or ADHD than females. Some of this may be because symptoms are easier to detect in boys. Girls have more subtle symptoms. Boys tend to be more physical when distracted than girls.