Dr. Daniel Amen Describes the 7 Types of ADD

One of the most surprising discoveries Dr. Daniel Amen has throughout his storied career in mental health is that Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is not one thing. Hundreds of thousands of brain SPECT images have revealed that ADD presents differently based on brain activity and brain types. In this clip, taken from Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen's television special "Healing ADD", the Amens reveal the defining characteristics of the 7 different types of ADD.

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[UnityEpinephrine]

I've watched Dr. Amen describe the different types of ADD multiple times, and every time, he is amazing.

[yacinmohamedabdillahi]

I am a medical doctor. I have suffered from my whole life:
1. Impulsiveness
2. Grudges
3. Overfocused on people actions, physical appearances, remarks
4. Worries
5. Feeling difficulty focusing on focusing
6. Trouble in memorising
7. Constant conflict with others. I have never kept a relationship with anyone in my life except not more than 5 people. The reason, after overfocusing on their actions and remarks it hurts me, which lead me to isolate myself from them and cut them.
8. Didn't start assignments or reading until last time
9. Felt enormous stress, anxiety, and isolation
10. My ability to tolerate all these feelings has diminished greatly. For that, I have trouble doing anything, learning, or any benefit.
11. I recently started a plant that contains cathionine called khat, which is commonly used by our people, to calm myself and feel less stressed and less anxious.
12. I am afraid about dropped out and not able to progress in my life.
13. It would have been helpful if I got the right treatment in our country, but that is impossible.

[susanbrocksmith]

It’s a shame it’s so expensive for a scan and no insurance covers it. Insurance wants you to stay sick

[margaretosullivan]

Was the "specific diet" mentioned for classic type, covered in this video? Many thanks for this fantastic information.

[MandyB-jxzm]

Very Very Helpful. I obviously have 1 or more of these. Thank you for explaining them so clearly. :)

[ronnie-lynn]

I’m Hyperactivity. Not so much attention deficit. Im impulsive and anxious. But my attention to detail and organization is next level. I never loose things. But I talk and talk and talk. Ugh it’s exhausting, I exhaust myself and oh I procrastinate. I watched this 6 times and still can’t tell you which one I would be. 😏

[Alive_N_freeridin]

How the HELL is anyone supposed to get a SPECT scan when it's $4, 000!!!

[Remigio]

00:06 Dr. Daniel Amen discovered 7 types of ADD
02:55 Classic ADD is caused by low dopamine levels
05:27 Understanding ADD can lead to effective treatment for improved focus and well-being.
07:56 Personal story of Dr. Daniel Amen's daughter overcoming ADD
10:32 Anterior cingulate plays a role in behavior and emotional regulation.
13:08 Treatment for temporal lobe ADD involves supplements and diet modifications
15:38 Ring of Fire ADD is Type Six
18:02 Different types of ADD require specific treatments and strategies.
20:24 Dr. Daniel Amen describes different types of ADD

[yacinmohamedabdillahi]

I have learned really from other videos that I have suffered from ADHD throughout my life. But, from this video, I have realised I am at least overfocused ADHD. I really suffered all the symptoms in overfocused ADHD, with symptoms of other types. I really suffered, and I didn't realise I had a problem until this year. I really need help. I know I have great potential, but this disease is putting me down enormously.

[d-resmin]

I have ADHD and autism. By treating the autism with the right supplements, my ADHD is much better.

[jennifermccullough]

I wish there were psycharists here in Northern Ireland that have this treatment

[and_rayus]

love the video but why does this look like it was filmed in 2003

[kikokiko-re]

Why amen clinics dont have clinics in europe . France for example . We need some help ...i guess my son has ring of fire moderate one and i will byuneurolknk and omega 3 squeez for him on line ... but we need really some help here

[kikokiko-re]

Why Brain md has no clinics outside united states .? Have you the intention to build ones in Europe paris for example . I would like to scan my son .. and to give him the right treatment . I highly guess he has moderate ring of fire . / moderate asperger .... we need some help from specialist

[tjmd]

Does survey question Diagnose enough? How about people abroad ? Is there is an option for online assessment or consultation !

[CJ-ftyo]

I know I have ADD attributes. Number 3 - gets stuck, can’t shift gear, don’t feel much joy and I get thoughts or songs stuck in my head, but I don’t get upset and have grudges, or are selfish and argumentative. So I don’t know I’m so confused.

[francysvarona]

Just took a test and found out I have severe ADHD now I’m trying to get help for it.😢

[angelawilson]

What a shame people are asking questions but getting no answers about the questionnaire etc. In the uk the waiting list for getting any kind of assessment is years. What chance have people got?

[rawpoet]

After watching this twice over, I still don't know which one I have. They all sound quite familiar. I would need a brain scan which I don't see happening in the UK. I am in 2 year ADHD waiting list in the UK. It took them several years to accept me in the first place. This system is a joke.

[Queen-cdqz]

Dr Amen, I think my son have Type5 including poor appetite but then he is also overly sensitive to light and sound. Which is Type 6.