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"Thanks for Noticin' Me" says Eeyore...
 He walks slowly. He looks sad. He doesn't accomplish much. He's just glad to be noticed. This is Eeyore, the stuffed donkey who is so often in need of his tail being pinned back on.
Those with this type, or style of ADHD are often:
- Inattentive;
- Have a chronic sadness or low-grade depression;
- The seem to be negative, or apathetic;
- They have low energy levels;
- They just do not seem to care. They often feel worthless, or helpless, or hopeless.
This type of ADHD is called "Limbic System ADHD" by Daniel Amen. And for good reason. SPECT scans show that when the brain is at rest, there is increased activity deep in the limbic system, in parts of the brain called the thalamus and hypothalamus. There is also a decreased level of activity in the underside of the pre-frontal cortex.
When the brain is placed under a work load, as during a homework assignment, nothing changes. The over-active limbic system remains over-active, and the under-active pre-frontal cortex remains under-active.
This type of ADHD looks very much like a combination of ADHD and Depression. Some have suggested that up to 25% of children with ADHD are also depressed or suffer from a mild depression called Dysthymic disorder.
Treatment Strategies for Limbic System, or Eeyore style ADHD
For best results, try our Eating Program to start with.
In addition, experts recommend DL-Phenylalyne (up to 600 mg per day for adults), 5-HTP, and B Vitamins and St. John's Wort (up to 600 mg per day for adults).
We recommend for Limbic System, or Eeyore style ADHD the following for adults. Children can take less.
- ATTEND for ADHD symptoms, take 2 capsules per day
- EXTRESS for symptoms of impulsivity, temper, restlessness, and anxiety take 2 capsules per day
- DEPREX for symptoms of worry and depression, take 2 capsules per day
The ATTEND contains GABA, DL-Phenylalyne, Ginko, Pycnogenol and Grape Seed Extracts, 5-HTP, pregnenolone, DMAE, and more. See the ATTEND ingredients list below.
The EXTRESS contains GABA, DL-PA, 5-HTP, and St. John's Wort.
The DEPREX contains more GABA, and just 2 capsules of DEPREX contain 320 mg of St. John's Wort and 420 mg of DL-Phenylalyne.
 Order ATTEND, EXTRESS, and DEPREX here.
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