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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor I have overheard people use "you have ADD" to attach a reason to everything from why someone can't sit through a TV show, to why they go on a tangent during a conversation. Of course, simple curiosity and distraction are not official diagnostic criteria for the condition. Those who really do have it face its effects throughout the day, every day, in a variety of ways -- some that others can see, and some that they cannot. What's the Difference Between ADD and ADHD? On the books, the condition is formally known as ADHD. While some people use these two terms interchangeably in conversation, there are indeed different types of ADHD, which can help explain why not everyone diagnosed exhibits the same exact set of behaviors. Criteria for Diagnosis: What Docs Use Myths and Facts About ADHD "What Can I Do About My Child's Impulsivity?" Sound familiar? If you have ever felt overwhelmed or at a loss, like this mom who wrote to us, the tips our Guide to ADD/ADHD gave her may be useful to you. More for Moms and Dads: Explaining ADHD to Your Child Helping Your Child Follow Directions Understanding His Anger Could I Have ADHD? It used to be thought that ADHD was something only children dealt with. Today, we know adults struggle with it, too. Just because you weren't diagnosed as a child doesn't mean you may not be diagnosed today. Living with ADHD as an Adult Strategies for Success at Work Keeping Promises and Commitments Dealing with Criticism Triumphs and Accomplishments "Each small success (I got something in the mail on time!) gave me more confidence, so give yourself credit for the things you get right." Read more comments like this from adults with ADHD, and share your own success story. More from Readers Tips for Improving Homework Time "I Say Things Without Thinking" Parent-to-Parent Advice Health Ads Health & Health Tips Business Letters Public Health MS Health Article PDF Featured Articles Move of the Day: Improve Balance Vitamin B12 Deficiency What Is Bloodless Surgery? When Alzheimer's Patients Want to Go Home Anonymously Search for Health Info Estrogen and Lung Cancer: Linked?   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Be the First to Respond! Comments About Adult Braces How Do You Prevent Back Pain? Taming Heartburn During Pregnancy Advertisement