I know you're looking for a bullet-point list of everything in the video so here it is: > Educate yourself on ADHD so you know what you're dealing with and don't feel demotivated by misinformation and rumours from people who don't understand ADHD. > Put your ADHD diagnosis (whether it's professionally or self-diagnosed) into a positive light. Things will only get better once you've been (self)diagnosed because now you can refer to many sources on how to treat it. > Get ADHD coaching. You can be coached by anyone whether it's a parent, a friend, or an ADHD coach. Make sure they're actually educated on ADHD coaching otherwise, you may be held to neurotypical standards and feel demotivated. > Medication is nothing to be ashamed of. As long as you don't abuse the medication, you'll be fine. You don't HAVE to be on medication, especially if it doesn't work or causes side effects that aren't worth it. > If you can't or don't want to take medication, then resort to other ways to treat your symptoms. This means implementing habits, routines, and lifestyle changes that will help you cope with your ADHD. Common examples of this: - Exercising regularly - Mindfulness meditation - Having morning, night, and reset routines - Having a diet that is ADHD-friendly More things can be done but don't stress about it too much as it can be overwhelming to try and implement all the changes too quickly
Thankfuly I live in modern era where I get Modafil to work through my day. In India we are severely underdiagnosed in mental health issues. I am happy that at the other end of world someone understands ADHD science truly and does not feel the kid is undisciplinary. Keep up the good work doctor. Grateful to folks like you. Thank you to your whole team for disseminating scientific information.
@@yougotsnipedbro6060 Frequent Breaks in study. Exercise like Walking every day. Spaced Repeatition of the topics. Active Recall in study. Follow this religiously. You will fly with great colors.
Believe me when I tell you I was recently diagnosed at 35 after a lifetime of time wasted and mistakes committed I had to go through several doctors directing them to properly diagnose me until I got to a non profit (CADDAC) who understands the ignorance of this disorder in the medical field and they sent me to a psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD. And until today I’m fighting to be put on the right track for treatment weather it has to do with treatment. Ex: I was prescribed addareal but had to convince doctor for right dosage, they’re usually scared because it’s a controlled substance they’re basically giving you meth. And people do get Hogg on it but it ruins for the patients. Ex2: when I was seeking therapy because that’s the best treatment along with the meds. We have public healthcare but psychology is not covered and it’s very expensive to pay for $200/h. So I had to go through the gov funded therapy and I had to lie and say I have anxiety and depression to get in CBT. And when I got in and told them that they were issues as a result of ADHD they answer with oh we only treat anxiety n depression so I played along with that…… btw I got diagnosed by one of the first doctors I tried with major depression disorder which very common for a misdiagnosis…… and many more issues…..etc so if you’re India good luck for you brother I hope you find the people who will truly help you !
ADHD has medications that contribute to focus and behavior. This helps me a lot. ADHD can be used as a gift when one learns to master it. When other people see a large stop sign at the gym or in very demanding physical work, our stop signs can be 10 miles further away than normal. Many athletes have ADHD. Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer of all time is one of them. So it is possible to turn it all into a gift when you have mastered ADHD. It will be demanding, it will take time and there is no shame in sharing feelings with someone you trust. It just means that you take these four letters seriously. Speaking from experience.
I love that this video is so short and simple. I like that it's compared to eyeglasses. Thank you so much. It's a shame that some people would rather struggle than just try medication.
I'm scared of it. I'm scared to develop an addiction and be miserable without it and having to take it for the rest of my life or that it would be the absolute opposite and I mess it up because I forget to take it/ not able to take it regularly and take it in a random manner that screws everything. I have never been able to be regular with anything in my life, not even eating
@@Cloudipy No you don’t have to be You’ll need a guide with micro-dosing pyschs, that worked for me and my cousin. My focus is better now This guy Mad_magics can help.
I'm drowning with Depression and AdHD . I have no motivation for life. I'm 26 years old with 2 sons . ADHD and Depression has me going to very dark places in my mind. I reached out so hopefully I can get help but I just don't know what the best choice is at this point
Thank you, Dr. Hallowell, for a succinct, non technical, explanation and description of treatments. This is impacting my family's life and making day to day life difficult to manage.
Recently read the book ADHD 2.0,(which overall didn't have a tonne of new info but was good and concise) it did bring up a new theory that strengthening your cerebellum, responsible for movement/coordination/balance, whether thats balancing on one foot or a skateboard or a balance beam on one foot or walking backwards on a beam, the coordination to juggle 3 balls, or do physical acrobatics. Also the cerebellum is one of the most dense area of neurons in the brain, weighing only 154 grams but having *69 billion neurons.* For comparison the cerebral cortex weighs 1233 grams and has only 16 billion neurons. In fact your whole brain has around 90-100 billion neurons so your cerebellum takes up A LOT. Through preliminary studies it's apparently been seen that improving your balance and coordination can help reduce adhd symptoms. I'm guessing this meana getting to an intermediate/advanced level. Not just walking open eyed across a balance beam will do it. While general exercise/sports can do this, just running or lifting weights isn't balance/coordination intensive. So it could help learning to balance on those balance boards with one big wheel under them, then do that with your eyes closed, then do it with eyes open and throwing a ball up and down or learning juggling is another coordination intense skill. Improving balance through balance beams or one foot balance exercises, headstands/handstands, skateboarding etc... Thought i'd throw that in there
I took medication when I was young in middle school after getting d's and c's in all classes. After taking the medication i got all a's and b's. I started to get ticks though and didn't like the way it made me feel.
Anyone els struggles with ADHD? and I don’t mean assuming you have ADHD. I mean if it didn’t cost you over 100k in mistakes thru ur lifetime don’t 🙋🏻♂️ ❌🙋♀️🚫
I took stratera for one year. A lot of people tell you, it feels as if the voices in your head stop speaking but for me, i can‘t describe it better than „A quiet ocean“. It really felt like that. I could sit still without having this weird pressure that i always had to release by burning energy (typically moving my whole knee rapidly). I could write with a pen without feeling the pressure of it being too slow. I lost almost half of my weight in one year (160 pounds) because i didn‘t thought about this „something“ that had to be „satisfied“ by constantly eating. But! Not everything was fixed. I couldn‘t bring myself to do the simplest things. I had the right mindset but i couldn‘t get over the barrier. It sounds easy. Just do it. But it feels like a instinct. You don‘t put your hand on a hot plate, because you know, this will hurt you. You have instinctively respect for the hot plate. And this instinct applies for me to literally everything. Going out with the dog, taking a shower, brushing my teeth. My mind says, that‘s the right thing to do and easy, but something else tells me, that this would be a very stupid idea. I wasn‘t happy. My head was quiet, but something else just wasn‘t. Then i took Vyvanse. This was a crazy experience at the beginning (today, it still feels like magic, but magic also feels normal after you saw it enough times). On the first day i took Vyvanse, something snapped temporary. I did EVERYTHING. The stress felt good, the challenges were exiting. Everything just worked. I was loaded with euphoria and i wanted to do and learn everything at the same time. And i did, for a few weeks. After some time passed, i felt paralyzed. Way worse than before. I was so overwhelmed (and i‘m still today). I have „phases“ where i do absolutely(!) nothing for 1 - 2 weeks. I‘m not relaxed in that time, i‘m constantly thinking. The medication gives me the ability to think in such a clear way, that i‘m maybe „too focused“ while thinking. The barrier i mentioned is also back again, but the motivation and the feeling, that i want to do and learn everything is still there. You can‘t imagine, how free and also caged this situation lets me feel at the same time. I didn‘t even know, that this was a thing. I COULD do everything. I WANT to do all those things. But i‘m not allowed to. I tried for the last 6 months to discipline myself by having a daily routine in which i check off a list of things i need to do. I got so much help from friends, family and psychologists but it feels just like 6 months ago. The moment, nobody is there to remember me about this „training“, i lost everything i learned. As if i was never capable to life the 6 months as i did. Medication is absolutely fantastic. I never felt bad or ill because of the medication itself. Most of the time when i felt bad was whenever i didn‘t took the medication. Not, because i needed it, but because i realized every single time, how i felt before i took it. And even though the medication gives me the ability to „wanting“ to do all those things, i can‘t, what makes me indirectly feel bad because of the medication. It‘s just chaotic. My next step is behavioral(?) therapy. I have to admit, i always thought that this wouldn‘t help and i still do. But a lot of people will never understand, how impossible big this barrier feels. And i say „feels“, because i also know, that i had moments, when that barrier was not there (Koffein, Medications and random euphoria boosts). So it is possible. This is the only thought that gives me hope. If i can feel like this sometimes, then i should be able to „learn“ how to trigger that or atleast how to not trigger the barrier. Sorry for my bad english. I read a few comments and thought, i‘ll contribute to the stories
Really like this guy thank you for explaining and making life easier sir I just got diagnosed today and have the choice between concerta or vyvanse, what do you recommend ❤
What if a diagnosis takes time and money that I don’t not posses? I’m not afraid at all of medication because they gave it to me as a child, but now I need it again as an adult.
I found the medication - Elvanse to be of limited benefit. I had the initial euphoria from it and being more alert but in terms of symptoms was of marginal improvement. When I stopped taking it my life didn’t fall apart and I’ve already learnt to compensate for most of my inattentiveness. Also I could only see increasing the dose age as the only way as my body got used to the medication. My worries were the long term side effects such as increasing blood pressure and heart rate and also the cost of seeing a ADHD specialist. A 20 min session is £220 for one based in Harley Street. There’s also a shortage of ADHD medication and I suspect those who are really struggling need it more than I do.
I do see it as a disability. I feel like I can’t function as a normal adult. It makes me hate myself and the “perks” of having ADHD such as being extremely creative serve to nothing in our society. Will this pay my bills? No. So, unfortunately, it’s useless. I get very amazing drawing ideas but can’t even execute them all and plus I can’t sell my drawings, so yeah, another way of me being useless and feeling incompetent.
Trial of medication to start at the smallest dose. Your creativity WILL benefit society but, like he said in the video: you're nearsighted but have never gotten glasses so you're squinting. There is no cure-all. Especially since I have anxiety/depression and am curious about other mental conditions. But, you will help society with your gifts...but not YET. Not yet. Stay strong.
Thank you for taking the first step and expressing your struggle. We want you to know you are not alone in how you feel. We hope you will check out the links to the resources in the description box for where to learn more and where to get treatment and support.
What are you referring to? the description is just more videos and psychhub is even more general.Where in nyc do I find coaches and more importantly drs who will prescribe??
Dear doc! My grandson (daughter's son) was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7.. which type of doctor should we show him to? A psychiatrist or a psychologist? Please let us know ASAP , so that we can start his treatment.. waiting eagerly for a reply.. Thankyou!
Paediatrician. They have a greater focus on children in general and are usually very well equipped to treat child psychology disorders and learning difficulties and can also prescribe medication for children if necessary.
My step mom saw that I would get too tired to fight her while on sretarra. So she upped the dose as much as possible evertime I got used to it. It took my bio mother, doctor, and teachers telling her no so I didn't have to take it ever again. Thats not what ADHD medicine is supposed to be used for, but it happened to me anyways. It took years to concure that fear of trying medicine. I was in control this time, so there would be no overdosing. Regardless none of the medicines worked for me. The sterratera and how it was used might of permanently caused problems, or I just never got proper treatment so my brain didn't know what to do on meds. My life feels so out of control. I really hope there's a way to treat the ADHD.
Re: medication. I'm 58 and my doctor warned me that it can cause high blood pressure and make heart problems worse. He said it can cause death and it is not usually prescribed for people with those conditions. Is there truth to this? I could use the "glasses" but I don't want to die from it.
I have it moderate to severe it’s been destroying my life I am 40 now and not one doctor will treat me because of past addiction issues…I have learned all about it and understand so the symptoms now that I see the symptoms but what about the medication needed?
Unless your addiction involved consuming and/or diverting large amounts of cocaine/crack/crystal meth, make an appointment with a psych md/np specializing in adult add. They're out there but are in high demand. Research, recommendations and patience are required. Good luck.🫸🏻💊
Dont mis guide please, if it worked for you it didn't mean it will work for other, even eating grass can work for some one but it didn't mean you are going to give it a try. Know the difference in pseudoscience and science.
My main problem is that I get absolutely no satisfaction from doing anything, it takes something enormous to make me happy about doing it and even then it lasts 30 minutes at best. At first, I thought it was severe depression, but none of the antidepressants worked for me long-term, then I tried methylphenidate hydrochloride, and oh my god, the difference it made was night and day, I felt like I'd been in a dark cage for my whole life and finally allowed my freedom.
I need the pill from that movie limitless. I try to think my way through the cloud in my mind called add. My mind even try’s to tell me that my brain doesn’t fully function.
Hi Dr Hallowell. Thank you for making this video. I was hoping to ask you a question, my dr prescribed trileptal for it but isn’t that prescribed for epilepsy or bipolar disorder?
The most effective treatment for ADHD often involves a multifaceted approach. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, a distinguished mental health specialist and author, in conjunction with the Sovereign Health institution, utilizes evidence-based therapies and medication management to effectively address ADHD. Testimonies from both employees and patients underscore the transformative impact of their services, highlighting how individuals with ADHD have found substantial improvements in their lives. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma's advocacy for those in need further strengthens their commitment to providing comprehensive care. By offering personalized treatment plans, behavioral therapies, and support, they empower individuals with ADHD to manage their symptoms and lead more fulfilling lives.
I am suffering from a condition of thinking so many ideas goals that I lost focus and i end up doing nothing I cant even watch a movie my attention span is so little Is that adhd ??
I need help! I suffer from adhd a d had 6 or 7 doctors diagnosed me over many years. Recently, my doctor retired, and now I can't get help. I lived on meds for years without any issues. Meds helped me quite a bit, but now I don't know where to go or what to do. Doctors are impossible to get in to see in my area. I recently lost my job, and the overwhelming nightmare I am now in is going to leave me homeless. I am currently ok, but I am afraid if I don't get help, I could end up far worse off. I am female, 56 years old and 5', and I have no criminal past. Please help me get help with meds, etc.
What kind of a chance do I have when I volunteer and as an AuDHD er I am not given the lunch. I am entitled when the catering assistant doesn't like me? These are the types of situations we face when we have autism in the mix.
My problem is ADHD medicine works great, it's just when it wears off I feel so irritable it's insane , even weed didn't help the irritability . Now I'm depressed and falling behind terribly bad
I have mental fog i just messed up everything i liked to do photography but even i don't want to do that nowdays i feel worthless i feel negativity and i use porn to satisfy myself feel guilty how can i track my journey help me out
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I'm praying to Jesus Christ to heal you mentally, spiritually and physically and also everyone suffering with this and any other challenge in life. Always remember challenges are meant to be overcome. Please keep researching to find what will best benefit you to live an enjoyable life. Many great inventions are always created because of challenges and obstacles that were causing great oppression. I'm praying for you and please be encouraged, I know it's difficult because my daughter has adhd. Here is a scripture I want to share from Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Most people do not understand this condition, therefore, they do not understand you. You need to like yourself. Tell yourself you are awesome every day and believe it! You have probably been "put down" a lot due to your behavior which causes a negative self-image. Do not hate yourself, love yourself! There is a solution! Have you sought medication and/or therapy? How about physical exercise (both muscle building and cardio)? You might be surprised how well medication and exercise work. Medication can be tricky. Try different ones if the doctor will entertain it. You'll know when you get the right one. Some people can get better with LOTS of daily exercises alone. ADHD is different for everyone. You may have an associated condition making you feel the way you do. Again, talk to a doctor specializing in ADHD. Sometimes they are psychiatrists and sometimes they are pediatricians known as "behavior specialists." You might try a hormone consult at a hormone clinic (e.g., testosterone). Both males and females report mental health improving with testosterone. This makes sense because t stimulates the hypothalamus.
" The most effective treatment for ADHD often involves a multifaceted approach. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, a distinguished mental health specialist and author, in conjunction with the Sovereign Health institution, utilizes evidence-based therapies and medication management to effectively address ADHD. Testimonies from both employees and patients underscore the transformative impact of their services, highlighting how individuals with ADHD have found substantial improvements in their lives. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma's advocacy for those in need further strengthens their commitment to providing comprehensive care. By offering personalized treatment plans, behavioral therapies, and support, they empower individuals with ADHD to manage their symptoms and lead more fulfilling lives."
The best treatment for this disease is not affordable to the poor and disabled! That includes you and every doctor I have reached out to for help and got nowhere because I can’t afford you or them. IF YOU CAN HELP IN ANY WAY IT WOULD WONDERFUL
You have to HELP YOU. Participate in your own rescue. 8 billion people on this earth and all of them have issues. You can get on RUclips to comment, now you can get on the Internet to help yourself. Stop blaming and making excuses, if you want help you'll have to find a way. Sorry if this is brutal information but you need to act like you care about yourself.
ok now what happens if they work but under unbearable side effects and the mother conceals them towards the doctor because she sees no other option for her son to pass school. What if the meds mutilated the brain like a horse that has been doped with amphetamine for 12 years? what is your 'Simple' answer to that issue?
‼️do dna testing for COMT gene mutation. It shows that YES you have the adhd mutation gene. But more help is there for you to supplement your body and be able to break down for increased dopamine to be used effectively ‼️‼️
Like the analogy, but not the answer…Kids need to be kids and meds don’t afford them that without unknown future risks. Why are recesses 20 minutes in an 8 hour school day?? Why do kids have to wake up super early for school (0550 for mine)? There has to be a change in culture to break this trend of increasing diagnoses!
try focus exercices help a lot and also organise ur time organise ur life limit going to tiktok or ig because they make your attention be worst be disciplined and also dont and never listen to ur toughts in your head try to always stay in the flow with this u can see some progress
@@meaninglessimulation The answer is not that cut n dry, because ADHS is the symtom, it doesn't have one clear cause. Most people need to find a specialist and experiment with the medication till they find their right mix. Adderall is not the only option. Additionaly to medical treatment therapy and/or coaching mostly regarding daily structure, social interaction, impulscontrol and self-esteem is adviced. Exercise should always be part of the process. Sometimes with the right treatment medication can be reduced to a minimum or none, other times it's a life long thing.
I wouldnt say dangerous, for MOST people with ADHD. Some people with very severe adhd do stuff like pour boiling water on their arm cause they were draining pasta and reached to grab something on the other side of boiling water theyre pouring out. So yeah for some people it can be dangerous. For most people it will just ruin your life slowly as your show up to work late constantly (even though you work great when AT work), miss deadlines, have a way higher chance for addictions. A lot of stuff. But it's not dangerous km the same way a diabetic not having insulin is dangerous.
Even thinking that, do you still take antibiotics? Do you take ibuprofen? EVERYTHING has side effects. Read every pill bottle you have. I have anxiety/depression not ADHD but I'd rather be on the meds with the side effects than the effects of the former. Anxiety/depression almost killed me.
See my friend has adhd but the problem is whatever they see new they copy it like you know some jokes that doesn't make sense and i literally want how to get it out
I have read many books, I listened to many RUclips videos by many of the world's leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
I pray to God that everyone who is reading this gets better and stays healthy. What helped me is using the herbs from the book the hidden herbs by anette ray
@Eltot Yup! There certainly IS a cure. If I've understood Dr. Maj. Bryce and Dr. Viktor Frankl… it seems to involve a warm bath and a razor blade. Y'know? 😔
And? If you're sick with a bad infection, do you not take antibiotics? Or other pills for other issues? Yes, it's not the end all be all but it's a decent start. If you're doing everything you can, you don't even have to be on the meds long-term.
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I know you're looking for a bullet-point list of everything in the video so here it is:
> Educate yourself on ADHD so you know what you're dealing with and don't feel demotivated by misinformation and rumours from people who don't understand ADHD.
> Put your ADHD diagnosis (whether it's professionally or self-diagnosed) into a positive light. Things will only get better once you've been (self)diagnosed because now you can refer to many sources on how to treat it.
> Get ADHD coaching. You can be coached by anyone whether it's a parent, a friend, or an ADHD coach. Make sure they're actually educated on ADHD coaching otherwise, you may be held to neurotypical standards and feel demotivated.
> Medication is nothing to be ashamed of. As long as you don't abuse the medication, you'll be fine. You don't HAVE to be on medication, especially if it doesn't work or causes side effects that aren't worth it.
> If you can't or don't want to take medication, then resort to other ways to treat your symptoms. This means implementing habits, routines, and lifestyle changes that will help you cope with your ADHD. Common examples of this:
- Exercising regularly
- Mindfulness meditation
- Having morning, night, and reset routines
- Having a diet that is ADHD-friendly
More things can be done but don't stress about it too much as it can be overwhelming to try and implement all the changes too quickly
Thank you, kindly.☺️
Thank you
Thank u so much ❤
Thank you 🙏🏼
You’re a truly amazing human! Thank you so much 💙
Best video, under 3 minutes and goes to the point. I cant believe there are people out there posting 1 hour videos about ADHD...
Thankfuly I live in modern era where I get Modafil to work through my day. In India we are severely underdiagnosed in mental health issues. I am happy that at the other end of world someone understands ADHD science truly and does not feel the kid is undisciplinary.
Keep up the good work doctor. Grateful to folks like you. Thank you to your whole team for disseminating scientific information.
Same here bro
Boards are coming I donno what to do
Can't focus properly while even reading books (sometime or many a time)
Any advice
@@yougotsnipedbro6060 Frequent Breaks in study. Exercise like Walking every day. Spaced Repeatition of the topics. Active Recall in study. Follow this religiously. You will fly with great colors.
@@YOGESHPHADTARE14 thanks bro
@@YOGESHPHADTARE14 bro how to spaced repeat topics ?
Believe me when I tell you I was recently diagnosed at 35 after a lifetime of time wasted and mistakes committed I had to go through several doctors directing them to properly diagnose me until I got to a non profit (CADDAC) who understands the ignorance of this disorder in the medical field and they sent me to a psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD. And until today I’m fighting to be put on the right track for treatment weather it has to do with treatment. Ex: I was prescribed addareal but had to convince doctor for right dosage, they’re usually scared because it’s a controlled substance they’re basically giving you meth. And people do get Hogg on it but it ruins for the patients. Ex2: when I was seeking therapy because that’s the best treatment along with the meds. We have public healthcare but psychology is not covered and it’s very expensive to pay for $200/h. So I had to go through the gov funded therapy and I had to lie and say I have anxiety and depression to get in CBT. And when I got in and told them that they were issues as a result of ADHD they answer with oh we only treat anxiety n depression so I played along with that…… btw I got diagnosed by one of the first doctors I tried with major depression disorder which very common for a misdiagnosis…… and many more issues…..etc so if you’re India good luck for you brother I hope you find the people who will truly help you !
Sir you’ve given me hope and made me cry.
to me it has been a blessing and i also didn’t know why i always had problems with taking responsibility
Its is one of the best video because it answers the question right away at the starting .
ADHD has medications that contribute to focus and behavior. This helps me a lot.
ADHD can be used as a gift when one learns to master it. When other people see a large stop sign at the gym or in very demanding physical work, our stop signs can be 10 miles further away than normal.
Many athletes have ADHD. Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer of all time is one of them.
So it is possible to turn it all into a gift when you have mastered ADHD. It will be demanding, it will take time and there is no shame in sharing feelings with someone you trust. It just means that you take these four letters seriously.
Speaking from experience.
I’ll do what ever but I’m not taking medication
Helps so much
Try ashvagandha- plant based supplement and workout.. works for me ❤
@@Onlightsmakeuphow you use it?
@@si-lq8vq it is available in tablet and powder form ….
Sometimes you have to depending on the severity
I love that this video is so short and simple. I like that it's compared to eyeglasses. Thank you so much. It's a shame that some people would rather struggle than just try medication.
For real like viagra it works
I'm scared of it. I'm scared to develop an addiction and be miserable without it and having to take it for the rest of my life or that it would be the absolute opposite and I mess it up because I forget to take it/ not able to take it regularly and take it in a random manner that screws everything. I have never been able to be regular with anything in my life, not even eating
@@Cloudipy
No you don’t have to be
You’ll need a guide with micro-dosing pyschs, that worked for me and my cousin. My focus is better now
This guy Mad_magics can help.
Instagra
I'm drowning with Depression and AdHD .
I have no motivation for life. I'm 26 years old with 2 sons .
ADHD and Depression has me going to very dark places in my mind. I reached out so hopefully I can get help but I just don't know what the best choice is at this point
Stay strong and remember life is about your two sons now. Your motivation is your two sons. Please seek professional help/assistance.
fk u are literally me
Go on walks/or runs. This will help with a lot of mental stuff. Also maybe do adhd treatment if you haven’t
@@micahhughes1622 Which treatments do you know to advice?
Hope you are okay hang in there
Thank you, Dr. Hallowell, for a succinct, non technical, explanation and description of treatments. This is impacting my family's life and making day to day life difficult to manage.
I hope u get better know u not alone.
You’ll need a guide with micro-dosing pyschs, that worked for me and my cousin. My focus is better now
This guy Mad_magics can help.
Instagra
Recently read the book ADHD 2.0,(which overall didn't have a tonne of new info but was good and concise) it did bring up a new theory that strengthening your cerebellum, responsible for movement/coordination/balance, whether thats balancing on one foot or a skateboard or a balance beam on one foot or walking backwards on a beam, the coordination to juggle 3 balls, or do physical acrobatics.
Also the cerebellum is one of the most dense area of neurons in the brain, weighing only 154 grams but having *69 billion neurons.* For comparison the cerebral cortex weighs 1233 grams and has only 16 billion neurons. In fact your whole brain has around 90-100 billion neurons so your cerebellum takes up A LOT.
Through preliminary studies it's apparently been seen that improving your balance and coordination can help reduce adhd symptoms. I'm guessing this meana getting to an intermediate/advanced level. Not just walking open eyed across a balance beam will do it. While general exercise/sports can do this, just running or lifting weights isn't balance/coordination intensive. So it could help learning to balance on those balance boards with one big wheel under them, then do that with your eyes closed, then do it with eyes open and throwing a ball up and down or learning juggling is another coordination intense skill. Improving balance through balance beams or one foot balance exercises, headstands/handstands, skateboarding etc...
Thought i'd throw that in there
Where we can find that book
This video is so necessary! Simply presented with valuable information for folks with ADHD like me. Thank you so much!!!
You're welcome!
I took medication when I was young in middle school after getting d's and c's in all classes. After taking the medication i got all a's and b's. I started to get ticks though and didn't like the way it made me feel.
What do you mean by the last two lines? Didn't like the way it made you feel? 😅
Name of the medicines I want my frontal cortex to do the job for me
Hmm I believe ticks are a side effect of older medications that’s typically doesn’t happen anymore.
@@corrinaridewoodticks are weird impulses where you do something weird out of nowhere. And you have no control over it
the thing with me is i just worry and worry and worry (due to adhd intrusive thoughts)
Anyone els struggles with ADHD? and I don’t mean assuming you have ADHD. I mean if it didn’t cost you over 100k in mistakes thru ur lifetime don’t 🙋🏻♂️ ❌🙋♀️🚫
I don't exactly know that I have ADHD
But all the symptoms are similar to my behaviour
I thought my memory was weak untill I discovered I have extremely good memory recently I discovered I have adhd
@@hussenhanif5225 hope you still remember your name XD
Fortunately I do
@@hussenhanif5225 oh nice
I took stratera for one year. A lot of people tell you, it feels as if the voices in your head stop speaking but for me, i can‘t describe it better than „A quiet ocean“. It really felt like that. I could sit still without having this weird pressure that i always had to release by burning energy (typically moving my whole knee rapidly). I could write with a pen without feeling the pressure of it being too slow. I lost almost half of my weight in one year (160 pounds) because i didn‘t thought about this „something“ that had to be „satisfied“ by constantly eating. But! Not everything was fixed. I couldn‘t bring myself to do the simplest things. I had the right mindset but i couldn‘t get over the barrier. It sounds easy. Just do it. But it feels like a instinct. You don‘t put your hand on a hot plate, because you know, this will hurt you. You have instinctively respect for the hot plate. And this instinct applies for me to literally everything. Going out with the dog, taking a shower, brushing my teeth. My mind says, that‘s the right thing to do and easy, but something else tells me, that this would be a very stupid idea. I wasn‘t happy. My head was quiet, but something else just wasn‘t.
Then i took Vyvanse. This was a crazy experience at the beginning (today, it still feels like magic, but magic also feels normal after you saw it enough times). On the first day i took Vyvanse, something snapped temporary. I did EVERYTHING. The stress felt good, the challenges were exiting. Everything just worked. I was loaded with euphoria and i wanted to do and learn everything at the same time. And i did, for a few weeks.
After some time passed, i felt paralyzed. Way worse than before. I was so overwhelmed (and i‘m still today). I have „phases“ where i do absolutely(!) nothing for 1 - 2 weeks. I‘m not relaxed in that time, i‘m constantly thinking. The medication gives me the ability to think in such a clear way, that i‘m maybe „too focused“ while thinking. The barrier i mentioned is also back again, but the motivation and the feeling, that i want to do and learn everything is still there. You can‘t imagine, how free and also caged this situation lets me feel at the same time. I didn‘t even know, that this was a thing. I COULD do everything. I WANT to do all those things. But i‘m not allowed to. I tried for the last 6 months to discipline myself by having a daily routine in which i check off a list of things i need to do. I got so much help from friends, family and psychologists but it feels just like 6 months ago. The moment, nobody is there to remember me about this „training“, i lost everything i learned. As if i was never capable to life the 6 months as i did.
Medication is absolutely fantastic. I never felt bad or ill because of the medication itself. Most of the time when i felt bad was whenever i didn‘t took the medication. Not, because i needed it, but because i realized every single time, how i felt before i took it. And even though the medication gives me the ability to „wanting“ to do all those things, i can‘t, what makes me indirectly feel bad because of the medication. It‘s just chaotic.
My next step is behavioral(?) therapy. I have to admit, i always thought that this wouldn‘t help and i still do. But a lot of people will never understand, how impossible big this barrier feels. And i say „feels“, because i also know, that i had moments, when that barrier was not there (Koffein, Medications and random euphoria boosts). So it is possible. This is the only thought that gives me hope. If i can feel like this sometimes, then i should be able to „learn“ how to trigger that or atleast how to not trigger the barrier.
Sorry for my bad english. I read a few comments and thought, i‘ll contribute to the stories
Can you be more especific? Being educated, being coached and take medicine can be applied to almost all health issues.
i did not know life doesn’t have to be extremely difficult “if you know what i’m saying “👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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Really like this guy thank you for explaining and making life easier sir I just got diagnosed today and have the choice between concerta or vyvanse, what do you recommend ❤
What did you do in the end?
This is helpful thank you.
We don't have a medical disorder we have Alternatively Designed Hyperfocus Advantages
Yeah it's amazing focus when it's working right. When it's working wrong it ruins yourn life
What if a diagnosis takes time and money that I don’t not posses? I’m not afraid at all of medication because they gave it to me as a child, but now I need it again as an adult.
I found the medication - Elvanse to be of limited benefit. I had the initial euphoria from it and being more alert but in terms of symptoms was of marginal improvement. When I stopped taking it my life didn’t fall apart and I’ve already learnt to compensate for most of my inattentiveness.
Also I could only see increasing the dose age as the only way as my body got used to the medication. My worries were the long term side effects such as increasing blood pressure and heart rate and also the cost of seeing a ADHD specialist. A 20 min session is £220 for one based in Harley Street. There’s also a shortage of ADHD medication and I suspect those who are really struggling need it more than I do.
I do see it as a disability. I feel like I can’t function as a normal adult. It makes me hate myself and the “perks” of having ADHD such as being extremely creative serve to nothing in our society. Will this pay my bills? No. So, unfortunately, it’s useless. I get very amazing drawing ideas but can’t even execute them all and plus I can’t sell my drawings, so yeah, another way of me being useless and feeling incompetent.
Trial of medication to start at the smallest dose. Your creativity WILL benefit society but, like he said in the video: you're nearsighted but have never gotten glasses so you're squinting.
There is no cure-all. Especially since I have anxiety/depression and am curious about other mental conditions. But, you will help society with your gifts...but not YET. Not yet. Stay strong.
Can you coach me. I have ADHD
Thank you for taking the first step and expressing your struggle. We want you to know you are not alone in how you feel. We hope you will check out the links to the resources in the description box for where to learn more and where to get treatment and support.
What are you referring to? the description is just more videos and psychhub is even more general.Where in nyc do I find coaches and more importantly drs who will prescribe??
I feel more focus if I do more workout. It helps me
This helps me too, am afraid of medicines, gym helps me
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Helps my hyperactivity for 5 mins lol
Short term though
@@grungeface you need to read the Bible
My school baby Dennis would always make me squeeze his head lol ❤
Dear doc! My grandson (daughter's son) was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7.. which type of doctor should we show him to? A psychiatrist or a psychologist? Please let us know ASAP , so that we can start his treatment.. waiting eagerly for a reply.. Thankyou!
Paediatrician. They have a greater focus on children in general and are usually very well equipped to treat child psychology disorders and learning difficulties and can also prescribe medication for children if necessary.
My step mom saw that I would get too tired to fight her while on sretarra. So she upped the dose as much as possible evertime I got used to it. It took my bio mother, doctor, and teachers telling her no so I didn't have to take it ever again.
Thats not what ADHD medicine is supposed to be used for, but it happened to me anyways.
It took years to concure that fear of trying medicine. I was in control this time, so there would be no overdosing. Regardless none of the medicines worked for me. The sterratera and how it was used might of permanently caused problems, or I just never got proper treatment so my brain didn't know what to do on meds.
My life feels so out of control. I really hope there's a way to treat the ADHD.
Nice video, thanks for sharing!
I like this guy
Re: medication. I'm 58 and my doctor warned me that it can cause high blood pressure and make heart problems worse. He said it can cause death and it is not usually prescribed for people with those conditions. Is there truth to this? I could use the "glasses" but I don't want to die from it.
Non stimulant adhd drugs like Strattera?
I have it moderate to severe it’s been destroying my life I am 40 now and not one doctor will treat me because of past addiction issues…I have learned all about it and understand so the symptoms now that I see the symptoms but what about the medication needed?
Unless your addiction involved consuming and/or diverting large amounts of cocaine/crack/crystal meth, make an appointment with a psych md/np specializing in adult add. They're out there but are in high demand. Research, recommendations and patience are required. Good luck.🫸🏻💊
Ashvagandha, magnesium and workout - No weird meds, only plant based
Are these things really useful?
@@meaninglessimulation yes!! I am doing this, and this helps with my adhd
@@meaninglessimulationI’ve only taken magnesium, it’s helps with anxiety and sleep 👍🏽
How frequently and when do you take ashwagandha and magnesium ?
What should I do in the beginning
Dont mis guide please, if it worked for you it didn't mean it will work for other, even eating grass can work for some one but it didn't mean you are going to give it a try. Know the difference in pseudoscience and science.
My main problem is that I get absolutely no satisfaction from doing anything, it takes something enormous to make me happy about doing it and even then it lasts 30 minutes at best.
At first, I thought it was severe depression, but none of the antidepressants worked for me long-term, then I tried methylphenidate hydrochloride, and oh my god, the difference it made was night and day, I felt like I'd been in a dark cage for my whole life and finally allowed my freedom.
You sound just like me!!
Im getting a see saw effect from my meds. They work good on the impulsive aspect. But sink me more into the inattention.
Dmt isn't good for adhd it makes you trip on weed
I need the pill from that movie limitless. I try to think my way through the cloud in my mind called add. My mind even try’s to tell me that my brain doesn’t fully function.
Hi Dr Hallowell. Thank you for making this video. I was hoping to ask you a question, my dr prescribed trileptal for it but isn’t that prescribed for epilepsy or bipolar disorder?
Hey man i did you know im near sided and i dint wear my glasses amd squint? How do you know my life ?
Gabor Maté. What are your thoughts...?
The best cure for ADHD is no simply never have it in the first place. It's a curse and one that cannot be cured.
The most effective treatment for ADHD often involves a multifaceted approach. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, a distinguished mental health specialist and author, in conjunction with the Sovereign Health institution, utilizes evidence-based therapies and medication management to effectively address ADHD. Testimonies from both employees and patients underscore the transformative impact of their services, highlighting how individuals with ADHD have found substantial improvements in their lives. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma's advocacy for those in need further strengthens their commitment to providing comprehensive care. By offering personalized treatment plans, behavioral therapies, and support, they empower individuals with ADHD to manage their symptoms and lead more fulfilling lives.
Education in what I have ADHD
I'll do as much as i can without medication.
Nothing
Thank you ❤️
I am suffering from a condition of thinking so many ideas goals that I lost focus and i end up doing nothing I cant even watch a movie my attention span is so little
Is that adhd ??
I need help! I suffer from adhd a d had 6 or 7 doctors diagnosed me over many years. Recently, my doctor retired, and now I can't get help. I lived on meds for years without any issues. Meds helped me quite a bit, but now I don't know where to go or what to do.
Doctors are impossible to get in to see in my area.
I recently lost my job, and the overwhelming nightmare I am now in is going to leave me homeless. I am currently ok, but I am afraid if I don't get help, I could end up far worse off.
I am female, 56 years old and 5', and I have no criminal past.
Please help me get help with meds, etc.
What kind of a chance do I have when I volunteer and as an AuDHD er I am not given the lunch. I am entitled when the catering assistant doesn't like me? These are the types of situations we face when we have autism in the mix.
What about neurofeedback?
So what's the solution to this ADHD
My problem is ADHD medicine works great, it's just when it wears off I feel so irritable it's insane , even weed didn't help the irritability . Now I'm depressed and falling behind terribly bad
I have mental fog i just messed up everything i liked to do photography but even i don't want to do that nowdays i feel worthless i feel negativity and i use porn to satisfy myself feel guilty how can i track my journey help me out
I like photography too. If you dont take medication for adhd make sure you exercise enough daily if you can
I wish I was dead, I hate having adhd, it's a fate worse than death.
We appreciate you taking the first step of expressing your pain.
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Hang in there! There are a lot of us with ADHD. It can be a gift too.
I feel for you & think like you sometimes but I will never give up to this stupid thing.
I'm praying to Jesus Christ to heal you mentally, spiritually and physically and also everyone suffering with this and any other challenge in life. Always remember challenges are meant to be overcome. Please keep researching to find what will best benefit you to live an enjoyable life. Many great inventions are always created because of challenges and obstacles that were causing great oppression. I'm praying for you and please be encouraged, I know it's difficult because my daughter has adhd. Here is a scripture I want to share from Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Most people do not understand this condition, therefore, they do not understand you. You need to like yourself. Tell yourself you are awesome every day and believe it! You have probably been "put down" a lot due to your behavior which causes a negative self-image. Do not hate yourself, love yourself! There is a solution!
Have you sought medication and/or therapy? How about physical exercise (both muscle building and cardio)? You might be surprised how well medication and exercise work. Medication can be tricky. Try different ones if the doctor will entertain it. You'll know when you get the right one. Some people can get better with LOTS of daily exercises alone.
ADHD is different for everyone. You may have an associated condition making you feel the way you do. Again, talk to a doctor specializing in ADHD. Sometimes they are psychiatrists and sometimes they are pediatricians known as "behavior specialists."
You might try a hormone consult at a hormone clinic (e.g., testosterone). Both males and females report mental health improving with testosterone. This makes sense because t stimulates the hypothalamus.
Hello sir, but adhd meds cause crash after there effects wear out
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The most effective treatment for ADHD often involves a multifaceted approach. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, a distinguished mental health specialist and author, in conjunction with the Sovereign Health institution, utilizes evidence-based therapies and medication management to effectively address ADHD. Testimonies from both employees and patients underscore the transformative impact of their services, highlighting how individuals with ADHD have found substantial improvements in their lives. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma's advocacy for those in need further strengthens their commitment to providing comprehensive care. By offering personalized treatment plans, behavioral therapies, and support, they empower individuals with ADHD to manage their symptoms and lead more fulfilling lives."
I need addy like I need air to breathe
The first 3 analogies got me dying😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thats me
The best treatment for this disease is not affordable to the poor and disabled! That includes you and every doctor I have reached out to for help and got nowhere because I can’t afford you or them. IF YOU CAN HELP IN ANY WAY IT WOULD WONDERFUL
You have to HELP YOU. Participate in your own rescue. 8 billion people on this earth and all of them have issues. You can get on RUclips to comment, now you can get on the Internet to help yourself. Stop blaming and making excuses, if you want help you'll have to find a way.
Sorry if this is brutal information but you need to act like you care about yourself.
ok now what happens if they work but under unbearable side effects and the mother conceals them towards the doctor because she sees no other option for her son to pass school.
What if the meds mutilated the brain like a horse that has been doped with amphetamine for 12 years?
what is your 'Simple' answer to that issue?
‼️do dna testing for COMT gene mutation. It shows that YES you have the adhd mutation gene. But more help is there for you to supplement your body and be able to break down for increased dopamine to be used effectively ‼️‼️
So medication that usually isn’t available at any pharmacy for the rest of my life.
You’ll need a guide with micro-dosing pyschs, that worked for me and my cousin. My focus is better now
This guy Mad_magics can help.
You’ll need a guide with micro-dosing pyschs, that worked for me and my cousin. My focus is better now
This guy Mad_magics can help.
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Like the analogy, but not the answer…Kids need to be kids and meds don’t afford them that without unknown future risks. Why are recesses 20 minutes in an 8 hour school day?? Why do kids have to wake up super early for school (0550 for mine)? There has to be a change in culture to break this trend of increasing diagnoses!
It’s terrible that you think medication means kids aren’t kids anymore.
I use vortixit .....can anyone tell me it is good for adhd or not
I have ADHD but don’t know what to do 😭😭
try focus exercices help a lot and also organise ur time organise ur life limit going to tiktok or ig because they make your attention be worst be disciplined and also dont and never listen to ur toughts in your head try to always stay in the flow with this u can see some progress
You’ll need a guide with micro-dosing pyschs, that worked for me and my cousin. My focus is better now
This guy Mad_magics can help.
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For me Medication causes depression
I can’t say the same, for me, micro-dosing Psychs with the help of my guide, has helped me a lot. My focus is superb now!
Is not taking treatment is dangerous for adhd
YES!
What a treatment I should use? Do u know? Or I've been waste time on another comment like this
@@meaninglessimulation The answer is not that cut n dry, because ADHS is the symtom, it doesn't have one clear cause. Most people need to find a specialist and experiment with the medication till they find their right mix. Adderall is not the only option. Additionaly to medical treatment therapy and/or coaching mostly regarding daily structure, social interaction, impulscontrol and self-esteem is adviced. Exercise should always be part of the process. Sometimes with the right treatment medication can be reduced to a minimum or none, other times it's a life long thing.
I wouldnt say dangerous, for MOST people with ADHD. Some people with very severe adhd do stuff like pour boiling water on their arm cause they were draining pasta and reached to grab something on the other side of boiling water theyre pouring out. So yeah for some people it can be dangerous. For most people it will just ruin your life slowly as your show up to work late constantly (even though you work great when AT work), miss deadlines, have a way higher chance for addictions. A lot of stuff.
But it's not dangerous km the same way a diabetic not having insulin is dangerous.
If you take the medication and it causes side effects like all medications do hurray?
Even thinking that, do you still take antibiotics? Do you take ibuprofen? EVERYTHING has side effects. Read every pill bottle you have. I have anxiety/depression not ADHD but I'd rather be on the meds with the side effects than the effects of the former. Anxiety/depression almost killed me.
85% + 25% =110%
I am not afraid of meds for Adhd I am afraid the physiatrist will be cause I am over 65.
You’ll need a guide with micro-dosing pyschs, that worked for me and my cousin. My focus is better now
This guy Mad_magics can help.
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With the current medication shortage, sure feels a lot like someone stole my glasses and it's somehow my fault.
You’ll need a guide with micro-dosing pyschs, that worked for me and my cousin. My focus is better now
This guy Mad_magics can help.
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See my friend has adhd but the problem is whatever they see new they copy it like you know some jokes that doesn't make sense and i literally want how to get it out
Good
I am afraid only side effects infertility for Adhd medication
I have read many books, I listened to many RUclips videos by many of the world's leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
Please tell me Adhd medication becomes infertility for women
The best treatment i have found for adhd is ibuprofen or 🍄
I normally don't comment but for everyone reading this go read the hidden herbs by anette ray
I pray to God that everyone who is reading this gets better and stays healthy. What helped me is using the herbs from the book the hidden herbs by anette ray
I will lose my job if I medicate so I can’t…
thank you. it seems like you need to be your own doctor these days. for everyone reading this i recommend the book the hidden herbs by anette ray
Everyone watching this go find the book the hidden herbs by anette ray
It’s crazy no one here is talking about the hidden herbs by Anette Ray…
There is no real cure for this if the prescription is coaching
No, it’s management.
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2:10 what happens if one of the side effects its creating some sort of addiction or dependency? "Dont take it again" may not be an option 😢
I believe that there is a cure to adhd.
@Eltot
Yup! There certainly IS a cure.
If I've understood Dr. Maj. Bryce and Dr. Viktor Frankl… it seems to involve a warm bath and a razor blade.
Y'know?
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Just give me meds :/
Clonidine
The voices in my head, theyre too noisy
Another one pointing yoga practice with some fancy English name
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God is the only one that can cure any disease. Pray always and God will help you to get through it in Jesus name.
Superstitious condition - can't help in any case
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Wow, so insightful. Medicate yourself. 🫠
And? If you're sick with a bad infection, do you not take antibiotics? Or other pills for other issues? Yes, it's not the end all be all but it's a decent start. If you're doing everything you can, you don't even have to be on the meds long-term.