The Difference Between ADHD and ADD

The terms ADHD and ADD are used interchangeably - which one is correct?

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• ADD
• ADHD
• diagnosis
• attention
• deficit
• hyperactivity
• disorder
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[WillyM79]

my sister is the coolest

[DocADHD]

Aw, thank you! :) You're the best.

[FATKATKY]

Thanks for the clarification!

[DocADHD]

You're welcome! :)

[mixerjason]

Thanks for this!!!

[DocADHD]

You're very welcome! :) 

[Spiritualend2011]

I was taught, by a rather insistent graduate school professor, that the two clinical terms should be stated as such: ADHD with hyperactivity and ADHD without hyperactivity. Going on my own with this, I believe that the two terms were combined to reduce confusion when diagnosing and treating the condition. Total invented disorder but its like if you had Nausea and Vomiting Syndrome with vomiting and Nausea and Vomiting Syndrome without vomiting. Doesn't that seem wrong? (gross too)

[thymoticman]

What an attractive woman.

[BeYeaY]

So ..because sadly I'm from the Kingdom of Nothing(Saudi Arabia), and it's kind of hassle finding Addeal or Vyvanse is only in the Royal Hospital"for the royal family" :( PLEASE HELP WITH SOME INFO. THANXXXX

[BeYeaY]

Doctor you know even this three types are old fashion. Now there are what Dr.Amen came up with through SPECT scan and I see it wildly accepted even around the world. Nobody use the rubbish old classification no more. Doctor i perfectly have the Overfocused type of ADHD I am wondering if there is difference between Adderall, Vyvanse and the Concerta in terms of the exact difference in efficacy?? Because ^^

[vintagelifelover]

i'm a combo type. I went to a doc recently & she told me I was depressed 7 wanted me on wellbutrin & told me i do not have adhd. The wellbutrin made me NUTTY i did not go back to her. is there a reason to push wellbutrin

[bigstinkyboat]

Actually... In my humble opinion, I don't think it's a disorder. Nor do I feel that I am deficient in anything. In truth, it is the WAY I focus that is different to most people. Due to the fact that I can have hyper-focus and make mental links easier than people without this condition, it is often a benefit. It seems more like genetic variation producing people with different strengths and weaknesses that ultimately benefit the human species as a whole.