Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD

by Daniel G. Amen

(LIMBIC) ADD Limbic ADD has many symptoms of mild depression, including negativity, sadness, feelings of hopelessness, and an overabundance of ANTs (automatic negative thoughts). Frequently I have seen stimulants make people who have this type of ADD more negative and moody. The supplements that seem to help this type of ADD best are DL-phenylalanine (DLPA), L-tyrosine, and S-Adenosyl-Methionine (SAMe). DLPA is the amino acid precursor for norepinephrine. In a number of studies norepinephrine and epinephrine (adrenaline) have been shown to be low in ADD and depression. The antidepressants imipramine, desipramine, and a new one, Reboxitine, work by increasing norepinephrine in the brain. DLPA, by boosting norepinephrine’s precursor, can have a positive impact on mood and focus. In fact, in a number of studies DLPA has been found to be helpful for depression, energy, and pain control. I have used it for fifteen years as a mild antidepressant in children, teens, and adults. It is more mild in its effect than prescribed antidepressants, but