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What’s the Difference Between Inattentive ADD & Overfocused ADD?

Feb 13, 2019
This discussion dives into the distinctions between Inattentive ADD and Overfocused ADD, highlighting unique symptoms and behaviors for each. The impact of gender on diagnosis, particularly in girls, is explored. Listeners learn about the emotional patterns linked to inattentive ADD and discover how boundaries and dietary tweaks can enhance management. Personal anecdotes illustrate the effects of these conditions on behavior and relationships, emphasizing the need for tailored treatment approaches.
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ANECDOTE

Effective Boundary Setting Story

  • Tana Amen shares how she managed her sister's acting out by setting clear boundaries and consequences.
  • This approach reduced anxiety and improved behavior effectively, unlike yelling.
ADVICE

Treating Classic ADD

  • Treat classic ADD with stimulants, stimulating supplements, and high protein, low carb diets.
  • Exercise intensely and do jobs that provide stimulation to the brain.
INSIGHT

Understanding Inattentive ADD

  • Inattentive ADD shows as short attention, distractibility, and disorganization but more introverted.
  • It often affects girls more and is underdiagnosed because they aren't troublemakers.
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