Understanding The Classic Type of ADHD

May 15, 2024
If you've been told there are only two types of ADHD, you have been misinformed.

It's not your fault.

I know this because I've seen brain scans of over 100,00 individuals with ADHD, between the ages of 4 and 88. There are indeed 7 types of ADHD and almost all ADHDers have multiple types. To say "one size treatment does not fit all" would be a severe understatement.

Today I wanted to talk about Classic ADHD, the most common type yet most misunderstood. Someone with these characteristics is spontaneous, risky, exciting to be around, drama-seeking, and disorganized. They are often late to gatherings and the first to invite you to watch a scary movie with them. This is because Classic ADHD has low function in the prefrontal cortex, the part of your brain right behind your forehead, and anything that fires immediate dopamine-- fear and excitement-- is going to give them that OOMPH!

One of my besties is addicted to trash reality TV. I support it because I've seen her prefrontal cortex and I would much rather her get her blood flow boost from TV than Adderall.

Individuals with Classic ADHD make great CEOs because they are inspirational. They are often very intuitive, prone to "divine downloads." Many CEOs with Classic ADHD are Manifestors types in Human Design. The overlap between Classic ADHD and Manifestors is noteworthy. Impatient, hardworking, prone to quitting jobs when they're no longer passionate about it... you can learn more in our ADHD in Relationships course.
 
Those with Classic ADHD would benefit greatly from: high-protein breakfast, vigorous morning exercise, L-tyrosine, Folate, Methyl B6, Zinc, Velvet bean extract, Rhodiola, Grape seed extract, green tea, and gratitude journaling.
 
The key is noticing and honoring happy moments. This gives the brain healthy hits of dopamine versus large dumps of dopamine which leads to feeling unfulfilled and depressed later on.

 

 

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