Posted by Kacy on September 25, 2003, at 13:23:38
In reply to Re:adult addhd, posted by mhj on September 25, 2003, at 11:29:51
Here's a chart distinguishing bi-polar and adhd. You'll note that although the add people have the same symptoms as bi-polar, the percentages of people with those same problems amongst adhders are much lower. One deal breaker for add is 'racing thoughts'. Bi-polar - 48% have it. Add- 0 %. Another is 'Suicidal thoughts with plan or intent', emphasizing the word "with". Bi-polar - 27 % have had a plan or intent. Adhd - 0 %.
http://www.psycheducation.org/PCP/handouts/ADHD.htm
Scroll down on this page to "What is attention deficit disorder (ADD / ADHD)?" for the DSM-IV definition for the different types. I found it a little confusing trying because of the "meet requirements 1 and 2" bit. There is other useful information there.http://user.cybrzn.com/~kenyonck/add/add_legal_public.htm
This link has the actual page in the DSM-IV.http://aafp.org/afp/20001101/2077.html
Suggested criteria:http://www.adders.org/info7.htm
poster:Kacy
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