Limbic System ADD WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Limbic System ADD
Limbic system ADD or limbic ADHD is one of the six types of ADHD according to Dr. Daniel Amen. Limbic system ADHD occurs when the limbic area of the brain is affected.1 This type of ADHD combines the usual symptoms with depression.2 This type of ADHD has other symptoms as well. These include inattentiveness, low energy, feelings of worthlessness, and a very negative outlook. Most times people who have limbic system ADHD have very low self-esteem.3
Fast Facts:
- The other types of ADHD according to Dr. Amen are ring of fire ADD, classic ADD, inattentive ADD, overfocused ADD, and temporal lobe ADD.
- There are different recommended treatments for the different types of ADHD including limbic system ADHD.1
- Limbic system ADHD may also be caused by a deficiency of dopamine and norepinephrine.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 About.com: Limbic ADHD
- ↑ WebMD: What Are Amen's Types of ADHD?
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 eHow: Symptoms of the Six Types of ADD
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- Contributor: Amy Marlatt
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Amy Marlatt
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Limbic Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Limbic ADHD, Limbic ADD, Limbic System ADHD
- Last update: Oct. 5, 2009
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