Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 643936

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I prefered it when it was just called ADD--vent

Posted by saturn on May 14, 2006, at 14:52:30

It just rolls of the tongue so much easier than "ADHD". ADD is even easier to type.

I mean, does the H really contribute much? Won't those who are hyperactive consequently be inattentive?

I do understand the different subtypes, but the whole point of an acronym is simplification!

I think "ADD" adequatley gets the point across.

I call for a revision in DSM-V! Who's with me? Anyone here have some clout with the APA?

I'm only half joking ;

Re: I prefered it when it was just called ADD--ven » saturn

Posted by Racer on May 14, 2006, at 15:55:27

In reply to I prefered it when it was just called ADD--vent, posted by saturn on May 14, 2006, at 14:52:30

> It just rolls of the tongue so much easier than "ADHD". ADD is even easier to type.
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> I mean, does the H really contribute much? Won't those who are hyperactive consequently be inattentive?
>
>

I agree about the acronym, but frankly -- I've got a lot of cognitive hyperactivity, which leads to inattentiveness, so I tend to think of myself as the "H" in ADHD, without necessarily having a lot of the AD...

Eh. Machts nichts.

But I agree -- ADD is much better as an acronym.

Re: I prefered it when it was just called ADD--ven » Racer

Posted by Meri-Tuuli on May 14, 2006, at 16:44:07

In reply to Re: I prefered it when it was just called ADD--ven » saturn, posted by Racer on May 14, 2006, at 15:55:27

Hi!

>I've got a lot of cognitive hyperactivity,

What is this/what does it feel like?? If you don't mind me asking!

Kind regards

Meri

Re: I prefered it when it was just called ADD--ven

Posted by Caedmon on May 14, 2006, at 18:07:10

In reply to Re: I prefered it when it was just called ADD--ven » Racer, posted by Meri-Tuuli on May 14, 2006, at 16:44:07

Yes I do agree. I think it makes more sense to just say ADD and then the subtype (inattentive, hyperactive) along with it when necessary.

- Chris

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