Take a moment, can you hear that dove or those birds chirping away? Nature's symphony can be quite the distraction, but hey, that's life, right?
Now, diving straight into today's topic, have you heard about Dr. Amen's seven types of ADHD? It's not the standard three types we usually hear about. Dr. Daniel Amen, a guru in diagnosing ADHD through brain scans, believes there's a bit more to this story.
Decoding Dr. Amen's 7 Types of ADHD in Adults
1. Classic ADHD: This one's the attention magnet—distracted, restless, and all over the place. Decreased blood flow to the cerebellum, prefrontal cortex, and basal ganglia causing this.
2. Inattentive ADHD: Ever met the spacey, slow-moving, daydreamer types? That's the inattentive crew. More common in girls, later in life, and less behavioral, with low dopamine levels.
3. Over-Focused ADHD: Imagine getting stuck in thought loops, obsessing, and being rigid. These folks have low serotonin and dopamine levels. Treatment? Boost those neurotransmitters.
4. Temporal Lobe ADHD: Irritability, mood swings, dark thoughts—this type adds an edgy twist. Irregularities in the temporal lobe causing the ruckus.
5. Limbic ADHD: Meet the crew with chronic low-level sadness and a knack for negativity. Excessive activity in the mood-control center—the limbic part of the brain—is their ticket.
6. Ring of Fire ADHD: Think extreme classic ADHD with a fiery temper and hyper-sensitivity to just about everything. Overactive cerebral cortex? Yup, that's their vibe.
7. Anxious ADHD: This bunch faces classic ADHD with an added dose of anxiousness. High activity in the basal ganglia, where dopamine gets made, sets them apart.
Unveiling Treatment Avenues
Now, Dr. Amen isn't just spouting theories. He's got clinics across the US and tailored treatments for each type. So if you believe you, or someone you love, may be experiencing one of the seven types of ADHD in adults, it might be time to seek some help.
Remember, you're all in my thoughts, and here's to an amazing week ahead.
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