Knowing your ADHD type can help you better understand how the condition uniquely affects you and how to manage it effectively. ADHD isn’t one-size-fits-all — different types come with different challenges and strengths.
Here’s why identifying your type is important:
- Personalized Strategies for Management
Each type of ADHD (Primarily Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, or Combined) requires different coping mechanisms. For example:
Inattentive Type might benefit from structured routines and external reminders.
Hyperactive-Impulsive Type may need strategies to channel energy productively.
Combined Type could require a mix of both approaches.
- Better Self-Awareness
Understanding your ADHD type helps you recognize why certain things are difficult for you — whether it’s staying focused, sitting still, or controlling impulses. This self-awareness can reduce frustration and self-blame. - Improved Treatment Choices
Knowing your type can help you and your healthcare provider choose the best treatment plan, whether that’s medication, therapy, coaching, or lifestyle adjustments. - Stronger Relationships
When you understand your ADHD type, you can explain your challenges more effectively to family, friends, and coworkers, leading to better communication and fewer misunderstandings. - Optimized Work & Study Habits
Certain work and study techniques work better for different ADHD types. If you know your type, you can tailor your environment, schedules, and workload to boost productivity and reduce stress.
Shervan K Shahhian
LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 