Adult ADHD - Inattentive

[peachesncream]

Ok so my psychologist told me that add no longer is a medical term its all ADHD and types of them... i have ADHD Inattentive and do not really possesed allot of the Hyper part? but i do show a bit of the hyper part

his words "i dont know... i guess you could be a combo... you have alot more of the Inattentive type than the hyper type... but I saw no signs at all of bipolar disorder"

what does that mean?

What is inattentive type? all i keep finding online is kids adhd and adult adhd but its the hyper type... is it rare to have the inattentive type? i wanna get more info for friends and family but not sure where to look?


BTW my psychiatrist is thinking i have a high tolerance to these meds... i am to start back on a higher dose of amphetamines (generic aderall) tomorrow. I have a 9am appointment with him. in the morning...

[misty]

I found a couple sites that might help answer your questions, Sim:

www.help4adhd.org/about/what/WWK8?format=print

www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=54691

www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_adult_symptoms.htm

Let us know how the Dr. appointment goes. I hope this round of meds starts to better help you.

[peachesncream]

The last one is perfect misty thanks... i have every one of those symptoms... it describes me to the T...

now to get meds that work

[misty]

You're welcome Sim! Good luck!

[peachesncream]

Doc put me back on amphetamine (aderall) 30mg in the am and 30 mg at bedtime....

i was on 20mg in the am and 20mg at bedtime before and it didnt even phase me.... so up we go to the next level i guess... i will start it tonight