Different ADHD Types: Which One Do You Have

As one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD affects about 6.1 million children (aged 2 to 17 years) and more than 8 million American adults.

These numbers show that the disorder is prevalent across age groups, but typically, ADHD goes undiagnosed in adults, i.e., many people are simply unaware that they have ADHD. Needless to say, there is little to no awareness of different ADHD types as well.

Knowing what type of ADHD you have is critical if you want to learn how to manage it effectively. Here are the subtypes you need to know.  

Predominantly Inattentive Type

This type is known as ADD, i.e., attention deficit disorder, and it’s when you’re unable to stay focused or sustain your attention for longer than a few minutes or even a few seconds.

People who have this ADHD type are often forgetful or easily distracted, and they may find it hard to stay organized and be detail oriented. This can pose significant challenges in all aspects of life, including areas like academics, social life, and even career-wise. This is because such people are usually spaced out and therefore find it difficult to follow instructions or complete tasks in a given time frame.

The worst thing about this ADHD type is that it’s most likely undiagnosed since people with ADD don’t display very obvious signs such as impulsivity or hyperactivity.

Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type

The hyper impulsive ADHD type is categorized by increased physical activity and impulsive actions. People with this type of ADHD are often restless, fidgety and may talk excessively while even interrupting others.

So, for instance, someone with this type of ADHD is likely to act or speak without thinking about the consequences. Typically, this type is very noticeable in children, but adults may also exhibit signs of impulsivity. However, adults may experience more of an inner restlessness rather than pangs of energy like children would.

Combined Type

This is the most common subtype, and it’s basically when a person is both inattentive and also hyperactive to a certain extent.

People who have ADHD combined type have significant difficulties in their day-to-day functioning since they struggle to sustain focus on specific things and are also hyperactive. This may leave them with several small windows of productivity throughout the day.

If you think you may have ADHD, it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis. Once you have a diagnosis, you can look into effective treatment options like hypnosis for ADHD in Rochester. At Blossom Hypnosis, we can help you detect signs and symptoms of ADHD so that you can address them effectively.

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