im 26 female orlando florida and im adhd :p:D;):):eyebrow:

Hello, I am 41, female, from NY - and I don't have either - but my son has ADD.

17/male/arkansas

17/male/arkansasare you add or adhd?

16/male/Essex,UK/ADHD!

are you add or adhd?DSM-IV Criteria for ADHD
I. Either A or B:



Six or more of the following symptoms of inattention have been present for at least 6 months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:


Inattention



Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.

Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).

Often has trouble organizing activities.

Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).

Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).

Is often easily distracted.

Is often forgetful in daily activities.




Six or more of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have been present for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:


Hyperactivity



Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.

Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected.

Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very restless).

Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly.

Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor".

Often talks excessively.


Impulsivity



Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished.

Often has trouble waiting one's turn.

Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).




Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years.

Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g. at school/work and at home).

There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school, or work functioning.

The symptoms do not happen only during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g. Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, or a Personality Disorder).


Based on these criteria, three types of ADHD are identified:



ADHD, Combined Type: if both criteria 1A and 1B are met for the past 6 months

ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type: if criterion 1A is met but criterion 1B is not met for the past six months

ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: if Criterion 1B is met but Criterion 1A is not met for the past six months.


American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association, 2000.




ADD is just shorthand for ADHD. According to the DSM-IV we all have ADHD and are differentiated by type. Many people refer to Inattentive type ADHD as ADD...but all are the same disorder, merely different types. Call it either one? But there is no ADD vs ADHD.

whoa just a question eek thats to longDSM-IV Criteria for ADHD
I. Either A or B:




Six or more of the following symptoms of inattention have been present for at least 6 months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:


Inattention




Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.
Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.
Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).
Often has trouble organizing activities.
Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).
Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).
Is often easily distracted.
Is often forgetful in daily activities.





Six or more of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have been present for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:


Hyperactivity




Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.
Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected.
Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very restless).
Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly.
Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor".
Often talks excessively.


Impulsivity




Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished.
Often has trouble waiting one's turn.
Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).





Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years.
Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g. at school/work and at home).
There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school, or work functioning.
The symptoms do not happen only during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g. Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, or a Personality Disorder).


Based on these criteria, three types of ADHD are identified:




ADHD, Combined Type: if both criteria 1A and 1B are met for the past 6 months
ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type: if criterion 1A is met but criterion 1B is not met for the past six months
ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: if Criterion 1B is met but Criterion 1A is not met for the past six months.


American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association, 2000.




ADD is just shorthand for ADHD. According to the DSM-IV we all have ADHD and are differentiated by type. Many people refer to Inattentive type ADHD as ADD...but all are the same disorder, merely different types. Call it either one? But there is no ADD vs ADHD.

whoa just a question eek thats to long

A sign of ADD.

There are two schools of ADD communication going and it is the medical professions fault.


Abridged version:

Apparently maryza uses ADD {attention deficit disorder to indicate ADD without hyperactivity}, and ADHD {attention deficit hyperactive disorder} this the "old way" of differentiate between the two types. This was how they diagnosed it when I was first diagnosed back in the early 1990's, ADD was either with out without hyperactivity combined had not become a sub-type in and of it's self yet.

Crazy~Feet is simply trying to bring you up to date about the new and equally confusing terms used now to indicate which ADD sub-type sense now we technically have three, with the new combined sub-type including 60% of the ADD population.

ADHD, Combined Type = 60% of ADD population

ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type = 30% of the ADD population

ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: = 9% of the ADD population.



I am 43, I live in BFE Texas, I have ADHD or ADD primarily hyperactive.

maryza this may be why Vhan did not answer your question, those who are not familiar with the "old way" may become confused by the question of are you ADD or ADHD. Perhaps asking which sub-type of ADD may facilitate them in being able to answer your question.

hang on a second.... 60+20+9=99

What about the other 1% ?? :eek: :faint: :)


And yes it is all ADHD, but some people still call it "ADD".

I have ADHD combined type. I'm VERY hyper but I tune out a lot like the inattentive types.

Me :D

What about the other 1%

ADD NOS = ADD not other wise specified :D

AH! (slaps forehead) :D

36/F/Toronto/Combined (supposedly)

AH! (slaps forehead)

I learned from the best. . . . .

Gave up keyboard head banging for self inflicted slaps:p . . . .

Old enough to know better than to answer this question

BFE SC USA

ADHD combined, primarily inattentive

I'm older than Crazy~Feet and have 4 of the 6 subtypes. (6 if you uses what Dr. Amen lists I think)

The only thing I know for sure is that I'm about 35 miles from Chicago--most days.

Now what were the questions? :soapbox:

Age 48 ( old lady of the forum. heehe) :eek:

Live : Ohio just outside of Cleveland.

ADHD or not : I am Epileptic and that mimics alot the ADHD criteria. The dr diagnosed me and they didnt give me a direct label they labeled me as Mild Neurocognitive Disorder due to Epilepsy. :eyebrow: Silly label if you ask me.

Think it is generic, that is where they put all the misfits they dont know what to do with. :foot:

I'm 47 but don't act my age, female but not girly, and I live in Calgary, Alberta.

I'm going to have to look at the sub-types more closely, but I'm mostly inattentive, with chronic depression thrown in just to make life interesting.

40 M Denver ... Not sure about type

34 from norway live uk midlands dyealixa poss ap an total shore i have adhd....

and thats me i have diff things but not shore what had bit depossions over the years bit ocd other than that iam just grand smiles

dorm

im a 23 year old male from new york. raised outside of atlanta. I have a lot of things and only god knows what exactly.:eyebrow:

30, male, Iowa,USA

awsome

28, male, NH, USA with ADHD.

OLd 62 male in Arkanas. Inactive, lazy, legarthic, can screw up most anything. Don't know what that makes me, ADD or ADHD, wife says a##hole.