What If You Take ADHD Drugs But You Don’t Have ADHD?
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2024
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What are ADHD meds?
Most ADHD drugs are stimulants. They stimulate and activate your central nervous system within 15 or 20 minutes of popping a pill. Caffeine is a stimulant, but ADHD drugs are a LOT more powerful. Like Adderall, which is one of the most commonly prescribed stimulant medications in the U.S. The active ingredient is a version of amphetamine, which has been around for decades.
What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and it’s one of the most common mental health conditions in people under 18. It’s like having 100 tabs open on your browser, but in your brain, so you end up paying attention to the WRONG stuff instead of focusing on what you actually need to get done. In the U.S., Adderall is the most common drug prescribed to treat ADHD.
How do ADHD drugs help people with ADHD?
A lot of it has to do with a specific neurotransmitter in the brain that you’ve probably heard of before - dopamine. It’s key when it comes to your brain’s reward pathways. When you have a normal level of dopamine hanging out in the synapses of your brain, you’re able to maintain motivation when you’re doing something you’re not interested in. But for someone with ADHD, there’s less dopamine hanging out in the synapses. So, there’s less motivation to get things done. To get that dopamine level up, there’s more of a desire for short-term rewards. ADHD meds work by helping dopamine to stick around longer in the synapses. For people with ADHD, they can stay focused and avoid distractions, and that can be a total game-changer when it comes to getting stuff done at school or at work.
So what happens when someone WITHOUT ADHD takes an ADHD drug like Adderall?
Many studies in the lab don’t show that people without ADHD get any boost to their cognition when they take ADHD drugs, but real-life situations like exams and writing papers haven’t fully been tested. But many studies do show that these kinds of meds make you think you did better than you actually did. And there are worrisome side effects that can hurt you long term.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 The Hype Around ADHD Drugs
0:59 History of Stimulants
2:52 History of ADHD
5:41 Dopamine and ADHD
7:20 The Non-ADHD Brain on Stimulants
#adhd #adhdmedication #adhdlife #adhdstrategies
What do you think about people who DON'T have ADHD using ADHD meds to improve their academic performance?
I think its making adhd meducation less accessible to ones who need it most like myself sometimes I'm not able to get my medication for weeks since there's a very strict policy on them (i take focalin)
I litteraly came to the comments section to say the same thing. Before college, I had no problem getting proper medication prescribed. Once I started college every doctor looked at me like I was some sort of crazed drug addict.
Because of people who are (able) to get Adderall (without) being medically necessary for their condition, people like me who have ADHD and narcolepsy, have to go through 20questions and denial after denial by the insurance companies to require a prior authorization to allow it accessible to (me) for these conditions.
Not smart
I think it is not wise at all... Just eat more nutrition and strategies to reduce brain fog and look into any medical or mental condition they may have and get that treated.
The phrase I've found resonates with people with ADHD is: '
theres something in your life that would take you 5 minutes to do that would fix everything and you're not doing it, you know you're not doing and no matter how much you think about it you're still not doing it'
OMG so much this! Except that I feel like I have dozens of those 5 minute things. And I'm paralyzed to do them. Even with medication.
The same applies to depression. Which is kinda similar issue, depression is caused by the too small dosages of serotonin and dopamine in the system.
Yeah but that also resonates with me and I'm fairly certain I don't have adhd. Procrastination, even when it's pretty extreme, is also just a part of having a normal human brain.
@@TessaAvonlea same
@@TessaAvonlea While I can see where you'd get they're the same solely based on the description OP gave, they're not quite the same.
When a neurotypical individual procrastinates, it's a conscious choice that they have control over. From what I understand, neurotypical individuals usually actively choose not to do the thing due to an issue with thought process or mentality towards the task. Thus, modulating that behavior of procrastination would start with modulating the thought process or mentality towards said task-difficult, but still more within their control, and thus attainable.
When someone with ADHD* "procrastinates", their brain is malfunctioning, so they have far less control on their own over whether or not they do the thing-even if they decide on doing the thing. What the video didn't mention is that those with ADHD* not only have issues completing a task that they've started, but they have issues starting the task at all...oftentimes for the same reason: not enough dopamine. This is why those with ADHD* oftentimes need medication, external assistance, or a different approach to the task altogether: because their ability to do the thing on their own is impaired and thus makes it next to impossible.
TL;DR: The behavior may look the same, but the cause is not, which I believe is important to keep in mind. Ironic to your statement, the cause for those with ADHD* is abnormal function in the brain. For said individuals, impaired/dysfunctional ability to execute due to issues in the brain takes the choice out of procrastination that neurotypical individuals have...which is, fundamentally, no longer procrastination.
*I recognize that the issues and needs described can apply for other neurodivergent individuals, including (but not limited to) autistic individuals. In context, I am only referring to those with ADHD since that is the focus of the video and comment to which I'm replying.
The first time I took adhd meds, I didn’t think it would do anything. I was convinced, because my mother said I definitely didn’t have it. But I felt it clicking in, it was at 10am, when it happened. It felt like the fog in my head emptied out, like an eternal stuffy nose clearing up and suddenly you can breathe. First thing I did? Feed my dog.
The next thing I did was clean my car and fold my laundry. I feel like it’s always the laundry with adhd people.
Shit either I'm lazy or have mild ADHD, I can focus on school assignments but when it comes to that stuff I'm just so uninterested in it. As long as I have a distraction I never get to it. Maybe I'm just immature.
I had exactly the same experience
Yeah… I have a pile of clean laundry on top of my dresser and I just shove my clothes in my drawers….
I had barely any improvement to adhd meds and they just gave me bad nausea. And high heart rate.
And I don't mind doing laundry. But I never fold my clothes because It will be a mess tomorrow when I don't know what to wear.
I hate doing dishes. But mostly cause my mum had like millions of pits and pans and dishes. And she would soak them in big tub and then it would all get covered with mould and then I would have to clean it.
man whenever I mention the laundry all of the folks with ADHD start agreeing with me
Took adderall in college and was widely underwhelmed because it didn’t do what people described. Ten years later got diagnosed with inattentive adhd. My entire life made sense
When I learned some people take it as a party drug I was shocked. I thought the idea of getting hype from it was inconceivable.
@@danh6720 "Jacob brung some adderall, the laundry-folding party gonna go crazy"
@@bruoche The vacuum cleaning party is where the real action is at!
@@danh6720its crazy cuz when i was on adderrall it made me anti-social sometimes.
@@danh6720it's a pretty common party drug, in Europe it's made illegally and sold as white powder for snorting. We call it speed.
I am 24 and got diagnosed with ADHD 1 month ago. The first time I took my medication I actually cried. My mind was silent and I felt this weight being lifted off my shoulders. " So this is how it is for everybody?" I just couldnt believe it. Since then, every night I have the best sleep. My entire life I was falling and falling, trying to keep up with the world. This never ending battle of trying to get ahead but always falling back. I needed crutches this entire time. All the self-hate I had for myself, and feeling like a failure. It was all explained away, and now I can actually go to sleep on a tidy bed and my dishes are clean and I can actually read a book and rest, knowing that I am enough and I did the little and big things I had to do that day. It brought me peace of mind.
Chill it’s not a miracle drug
@@user-gs6er5mz8o Im happy that you are able to do stuff without help :) or I am sorry it didnt help you :(
@@user-gs6er5mz8o for some people, yes, yes it is a miracle drug
@@user-gs6er5mz8obro went on his knees 😂😂
@@user-gs6er5mz8ofor this person it obviously is 😂
I have adhd and for me, it’s just incredibly hard, unless I’m facing losing my job imminently, to focus on something that I find boring. Because it hurts, almost physically. When there are so many other things that are more interesting. I just constantly live in sort of a low grade dysphoria all the time. After I take an adderall- doing my work suddenly feels less painful. I wonder why I was avoiding it. Doesn’t make me any smarter, just makes it easier for me to direct my attention where I want because it hurts less to do it.
You described perfectly how I feel, even if my job was at stake sometimes I would still not be able to put myslef together. Ive always wondered if i have ADHD
Exactly. NTs really don’t understand that it’s literally physically painful (and nauseating) making ourselves do things we don’t want to do.
"Because it hurts, almost physically"........THIS HIT ME DIFFERENT !!
I 100% concur on the physical pain sensation when facing boring work. The real cost of ADHD is not that you will never get the tasks done, it’s that you’ll waste so much of your life doing random things for entertainment that you never advance to the level that you ought to. And if you have severe ADHD, you may end up killing yourself with dopaminergic activities like risky rock climbing, fast driving, and drugs.
@@sherrymeilana Get a new doctor!
I have adhd, and it is so much more than just attention stuff. That is just entry level, the emotional stuff is so much more hard to deal with.
This!!!
Yes!
Yup same
Yes
my sister has adhd and i wish i understood this comment
I don't have ADHD, but I accidentally took ADHD meds one time as a kid. You might be wondering how that happened. My brother has ADHD, but had trouble swallowing pills, so my mom would crush them up and put them in a cup of apple juice. One day I went into the fridge and saw a cup of apple juice and decided to help myself. That night I couldn't sleep. I was so wired. It felt like I drank 5 cups of coffee. I was only 12 years old, but it was a scary experience. That proved to me that I definitely don't have ADHD.
You’re probably right, but keep in mind that stimulant medication doesn’t work for all adhd people. I’m Audhd, and I do very well on stimulants. For my friend however, who has the exact same conditions (Asd and adhd), stimulants make them feel awful, so they take non-stimulants. 😊
also crushing the meds can affect how they’re absorbed (and so how they make you feel), definitely don’t ignore any adhd symptoms Just because of this!
They were crushed that’s why you were wired like that weather you have adhd or not the meds will still keep you awake it’s still a stimulant
@@micenabled9418 Thank you!!
It makes sense, I have ADHD and I love energy drinks. I cad easily drink 3 redbull and don’t feel anything. Drink coffee and feel sleepy. But some friends with one redbull they feel in the same way you did.
ADHD meds changed my life. It was like putting on glasses. Everything was clear and calm for the first time. Unfortunately, I have to discontinue them due to blood pressure issues, but life was definitely easier and more manageable while taking them. They actually helped reduce my anxiety and kept me in the present moment. Truly life-changing if you actually have ADHD. Of course not everyone's experience is the same.
I have adhd and maladaptive daydreaming disease. Can I cure it without meds ?
@@Dust-in-this-universe There is no cure for ADHD, only treatment. But yes if you want you can get by without meds. Meds are only one form of treatment and there are many other options.
@@brandonj7586 no cure are you sure sir 😓
@@Dust-in-this-universe Yeah it's a neurological disorder meaning it's pretty much built into your brain. But as I said before there are many treatments that you can utilize to minimize symptoms. I'd suggest you talk to your doctor about this as they'd be better at answering your questions.
Yes! That surprised me the most, a stimulate calmed me down, go figure lol
I was just diagnosed with adhd and I’m 35. And first time taking stimulants, I thought this must be what it feels like neurotypical people feel like. Small wins for me feel huge.
@@adamhull735 Yes , sounds reasonable
@@adamhull735 I’m concerned about a child that I assist in raising. Being that I have been on certain drugs (legal), I understand that addiction can occur and you can build tolerance as is currently being stated in my video…Having a tolerance can then proceed into upping the dosage and you get into this cycle. I hypothesized that at some point, his dose is going to be pretty high and he’s going to plateau and be where he started…I hypothesize that at some point he’s going to have to cycle back to a lower dosage in order to lose his tolerance so the medication works again OR he’s going to have to cycle with a similar medication to lose the tolerance to the old medication without going through a terrible withdrawal phase that’s destructive at this stage in life…then he’d go back to the original medication again. I’ve been trying to explain this to his mother and I don’t think she completely understands what I’m saying but I’m sure any doctor or person that’s encountered substance abuse would agree with me. So I’m wondering, what experiences have others had while taking these medications for very long time frames?
32 here and diagnosed 3 days ago! And I have a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, so initially, I wouldn't believe I had it until my dr did 2 tests and gave concertato me to see how I did, and I got a tell u; for the first time in over 26 years, I can finally be awake during the day and don't nod off in classes or do everything last min!!! I have always had issues, and I knew how to address them, but I couldn't even start, and I didn't know why thinking I was useless ( to me Ph.D. is not a big deal since my other family members are surgeons)! Now at least I know where the issue is coming from!
@@adamhull735 this is one of the most reasonable cmnt i've seen in a while. Can we connct? Please drop your instgram id
@@doubleemcastillano464 That’s an important question!
took an adderal once in highschool before a test, and after taking i just felt clear headed and normal. wasnt constantly making scenarios up or talking to myself in my head or letting myself think about things and getting distracted, was diagnosed adhd after graduating
@Link Link not in school anymore but if you are just know people. theres gotta be atleast a few ppl who have it prescribed. i just had a buddy let me take one
@Link Link i haven’t been diagnosed but i got a bunch of little 5mg time release pills by going to our family doctor and explaining my symptoms (my mother told the doctor that we suspected adhd) and we had more credibility because i have 2 other siblings with diagnosed adhd
i know you might not get any mediation anyways but i thought i’d tell you how i got it
i wish stimulants worked with me, because they dont work with me ;~;, i just get the side effects
@@emilythegreat18 no its normal, theres no difference in the feeling you get if you are nt or have add
@Z yes, everyone does, but not to an extreme extent to where you cant stop when youre supposed to have a test
One of my best friends was misdiagnosed with ADHD, went on meds for it, and experienced drug induced psychosis. It was really scary to watch him experience paranoia and lose trust in everyone he loved. I have ADHD and take meds for it myself, so I know how helpful they can be, but you really shouldn't try them (recreationally or otherwise) unless you have a trustworthy medical professional supervising you for side effects. Thanks for making this video and raising awareness.
Sounds like taking weed
He went on psychosis even with low amounts of adhd medication?
And for how long?
@@aleisshiki3649 Dude, I don't remember, this was years ago and I was too busy explaining the situation to his family and the cops. That was the diagnosis, I'm just repeating what the doctor said.
Bro was taking acid 😂
taking adhd meds tomorrow and this made me so scared
I was diagnosed with ADHD since my teenage. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in France. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Shrooms are 100% blessings from nature. Indeed nature's little miracles.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
I just got diagnosed at the age of 26. My psychiatrist is very confused about how no-one ever noticed it before, I think it is because I'm smart, so it wasn't a problem in school because I had good grades despite not studying. Now I can't help but wonder how far I could have gotten if only I knew 10 years earlier.
I got diagnosed on my 25th birthday, and SAME!! I feel like I fell through every crack in the school system.
@@madeinheaven1860 meds can be tremendously helpful, actually! And getting diagnosed goes beyond “taking pills,” getting diagnosed can mean you find the right therapist, learn coping mechanisms, specific skills, organization, etc.
It's likely someone noticed your behavior and just didn't know enough about ADHD.
No it’s like a double blind. Gifted children have special needs and adhd children have special needs. But being gifted doesn’t negate having adhd. It’s more like a mask but none of the special needs are met and now your being hit with this moral guilt for not achieving your potential but also without having any support
Yeah. You can brute force it. Thank god i couldn't fucking sit still as a child else i wouldn't get my diagnosis.
So I have adhd and I think the odd thing is how many symptoms don't go away with meds, everything from time blindness and skin picking to executive dysfunction and rejection sensitive dysphoria. Medication doesnt give us an advantage, it doesnt even level the playing field fully, it just removes the most major obstacle
wait i thought that rejection sensitive dysphoria was a trauma reaction moreso than an ADHD symptom? in the aspect that a lot of people with ADHD develop it due to the way adults (and peers) treat ADHD individuals as children, and less that its a part of having ADHD. this is one that wouldnt be tackled by medication, but would be through behavioral and talk therapy
I have to dissagree. As someone recently diagnosed and taking vyvance.
My simptoms are almost all gone. I can take criticism on so much easier without RSD. I’m a lot more aware of time and get all my stuff done day in day out feeling like I’m operating normally.
@@mateOriginal good for you but you're not everyone with adhd
@@starswirlsplanet6420 neither are you so my point is just as valid?
@@mateOriginal Be careful about vyvance for the long term. It’s great for like the first couple months, but then it starts to go down hill as your interest in social activities tends to decline. Not saying it WILL happen with you, I’d just be cautious.
What I find absolutely HILARIOUS here is that I do have ADHD and normally take medication daily, but occasionally skip a dose on days I don't work so that shortages don't affect my job when I'm out (AKA: saving some for later.) Today was a skip day, and here I am. I randomly found myself here at this video as a result. Overall enjoyed the vid. xD
It really hit me when she said ‘barely that some days’
It’s true, sometimes my meds help me do things and have the ability to get stuff done, but not always all the way, I still struggle just a bit less, and there are days where I practically don’t feel them working at all
Also I’m in Australia and I am yet to meet anyone who takes Adderall, Ritalin is much more common here but I’m on Concerta 54mg
It would be nice if there was a miracle pill that made it easy to do everything. Like, the one from Limitless.
Yeah. On the days I skip my meds, I remember why I fought so hard to get on them to begin with. So many childhood summers wasted laying around and never setting out to do all the fun things I thought I'd do... all that freetime melting into grey mush without a schedule or structure keeping me in check. Adhd meds at LEAST allow me to rot in front of my laptop instead of rot in bed. Doing anything meaningful takes actual willpower and discipline- things I'm still learning to get a handle on, as I've only been medicated for about a year.
@@hannahosb5132 Heyo, I'm on methylphenidate as well, 27mg. It was working super well for me for about the first week and a half, then a lot of the emotional dysregulation and executive function issues kicked back in. Not as bad as being unmedicated, but I'm still not very functional. Did you have a similar experience, or did you start off on the higher dose, and how is it working for you now?
I was falsely diagnosed with ADHD when I was young, and when I got to college I couldn't focus on my homework due to a lack of motivation so my parents took me to the doctor (I was 17 at the time) and got me prescribed adderal. After I started taking it helped me focus... on how much I would rather be doing anything else. After this went on for a while I stopped taking the drug and got re-diagnosed with high functioning autism and not adhd. After that, I started drinking energy drinks and that really helped me immensely with my motivation problems, I felt like I could do anything. After that mindset shift, I started looking at life differently and now I can find motivation without even taking an energy drink.
Lol I’m addicted to energy drinks too, definitely feel that way also.
thats almost the same as me,accept now i need alot of taco bell to keep me focus on my work.
What does high functioning autism look like?
Energy drinks itself changed you?
this is all over the place
The first time I took my psych-prescribed ADHD meds (ritalin), I was absolutely shocked to feel sleepy. I wrote down all my symptoms (sleepiness, feeling weirdly calm and steady throughout the day) for my one week checkup. Apparently this is normal for people with ADHD - stimulants slow us down! It's mind boggling that I got through 18 years of my life without them.
Are you sure about this. It was the same thing and my psych said it was weird, because everyone is supposed to be more alert
@Laura & @LM - I was prescribed adderall after being diagnosed at 45. I know, I know, I'm old af. But I can tell you that this absolutely happened for me, too. I went in for my monthly checkup before they would refill my rx and asked how I was doing because my blood pressure was the best it had been in a decade. I said, "I'm actually tired and sleeping when I want to for the first time in my life. Taking my final dose of the day was a little tricky figuring out (about 2 hours before bed) but jesus , I sleep. Is this what it's like for people?" My dr looked at me and said, "So that's a yes, it's working." Best thing ever in my life.
You should try asking Jesus Christ about helping you. He’s the only one who can help you with that!
I've been diagnosed with ADD not that long ago. I once used speed (the drug) with friends before I knew I had ADD, my body reacted completely different to it, I was calmer and could think clearer while they were having an enormous surge of energy.
Don't take drugs kids and stay in school 😉
@@irinasolomina1800i’m a christian. and i’m diagnosed with adhd. have been since pre school. i don’t think god is gonna look at me cause i’m a christian and be like BEGONE ADHD. and then poof i’m all better.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.sporesss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is. dr.sporesss
I remember several years ago I suffered from severe depression and mental disorder. I was addicted to illicit pills, alcohol, and smoking until I was recommended for psilocybin mushroom treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly I'm 8 years clean now. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against anxiety and depression.
To be honest, mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on the planet and it is natural, they serve in many ways not only for mental related issues.
Can you help me with a reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. It is very hard to get a reliable source here in New Zealand. Really need!
Yes, Sporeville. I had the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction... Mushrooms definitely made a huge difference to why I'm clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He's 59 & has many mental health issues plus probably CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD knows if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on Instagram?
I was diagnosed with adhd until 34. I was searching for everything under the sun to help with focus. Nothing worked until I kept hearing about adderall. Then my ex gf got some from her friend who's kid didn't need them. I tried it (longer lasting ones XR). After that first contact, I was in awe of the effects it had on me. I was soooooo happy that I wanted to cry. I kept recalling numbers that was mentioned to me over and over to test my memory. I paid attention to what was on tv for 30 minutes without getting distracted. I was testing all of my limits. I was soooo happy that something had finally worked. Because I wasn't diagnosed until my laters years, I was struggling financially up until that point. When you're a man and can't keep a job, broke, and unorganized, you go into depression. Low self worth. Now I have my life in complete order, making well over six figures and full of confidence in myself. IDC what the stigma is, it saved my life.
I know exactly what you mean. I was recently given some Ritalin, and oh my god the difference it makes. I always dismissed it as I didn’t want to be running around all day like I was on speed, but my world is so calm when I take one.
I’m 43 and to be able to sit at my desk and get some work done without distraction, it’s hard to explain how that feels. It’s all little things that mean so much. Just feeling present.
I relate a lot to your story, and will be seeking an official diagnosis. It’s comforting to hear someone with a similar story.
111 👍
This is really inspiring
What's your job?
you’re first experience in taking meds sounds just like mine. i remember sitting and not having a million thoughts running through my head. it was amazing, i was able to keep focus and it made me realize how happy i was in the moment that i could finally focus
Aside from meds (which are 100% necessary), one thing that helps me is having immediate deadlines and having others check in on me to help implement self-made deadlines.
For example, I always dread making phone calls. If someone reminds me I need to make a phone call, I say, "yeah, I will," and I fully intend to, but end up putting it off anyway. But if someone says, "go ahead and make that phone call _now_ ," suddenly I'm able to call and set up an appointment for a haircut I've been putting off for over a year.
It also helps to be able to have a friend I can text and say "hey, can you call me in a few hours and make sure I've done these three things?" Making to-do lists rarely helps me, but if I send the list to a friend, that social pressure helps immensely.
Omg early deadlines were a game changer for me. It took all the anxiety out of it. Before, I'd put off doing the work and then when it got closer to the deadline, I'd dread doing the work and put it off even more but with a sense of overwhelming anxiety constantly until the night before it was due
Many people with ADHD perform better under pressure. All theough high-school I completed projects and essays the day before theybwere due, and got good marks on them.
I hate doing phone calls as well. I get bad anxiety and same as you I would put them off. having somebody saying do it now helps. I agree.
They are not 100% necessery ...
@D T for some people they, are...
I bought an addy off a classmate to study once. Finals were coming up and I was way behind on every subject. The second it kicks in, I look around my room and realize I haven't cleaned up in weeks either because I kept getting distracted by schoolwork. So I spent a few hours cleaning, ate lunch, and then sat down and did an assignment I'd been freaking out about for weeks in a matter of hours. It wasn't a hard assignment, it just required concentration... yeah, you get where this is going. I'm diagnosed and get it from my doctor now, shoutout to that dealer tho!
I was diagnosed at 7 years old and have been medicated since then. When I’m off my meds there is definitely a noticeable difference and the symptoms and emotional aspects of ADHD are much more prominent for me. For example, on days when I forget to take my meds, the whole reason I realized that I forgot is because I keep interrupting people or because I’ve felt depressed and sad all day. Thankfully I have a mom with ADHD that realized as soon as 1st grade that I had it too and got me in for testing asap.
I’ve seen kids with ADHD…They typically don’t believe they were smart and they feel they are disappointing people and have trouble fitting in at times. And they can present traits that push people away and sometimes seem obnoxious to others. It’s a difficult line to see people walk.
Your description doesn't really do it justice how horrible kids with ADHD can be. My little brother with ADHD was the most annoying piece of shit I have ever seen and made my life miserable every single day, couldn't do anything that would deter him from being annoying because parents decided he can do whatever he wants because ADHD. Luckily it basically went away with age and can't even tell he had ADHD now... or if he still has it if that is how it works? Looks like a normal person now, but when he was a kid? God no.
@@spugelo359 nobody asked tbh
@@gwyn9759 Did somebody ask you either?
@@spugelo359 sounds like ur brother was just annoying when he was little and less off an adhd issue. alotta kids are annoying
@@spugelo359 and you seem like an annoying narcissist, get over it and show empathy and compassion towards your brother instead of kicking him down. what an A$*hole you are.
Fun fact: ADHD medications have been known to make some of those with ADHD feel the opposite of it's effects on neurotypicals: Incredibly tired. Sometimes it's a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation because you need the meds to focus during work or school, but the meds can also make you fall asleep during those same times.
funny enough, my mom would give me coffee as a kid and it never made me hyper, it actually calmed me down. my dad thought i was just trying to seem grown up but nope, just serotonin deficient :P
i'd argue thats from the lack of sleep that taking large doses of amphetamines causes. and the lack of appetite the meds cause will make your body fatigued from being in a constant caloric deficit...
@@saturationstation1446 There's not a delay. It's, take the meds, feel really tired. Not being hyper first and burning a bunch of energy and calories. It sounds like you don't know what I'm talking about.
@@Ivy-ir7jw I've had this especially at the beginning! It was a "tired but at least don't care & can function" type of tiredness. To be frank drinking coffee / cigarettes etc. have been having the same affect for ages though (many times I'd smoke a cigarette to be able to sleep).
Although it seems dosage wise I need to up it a bit with my psychiatrist since symptom-relieving affects last only about 2-3 hours by now.
It is as you've said - damned if you do, damned if you don't. Relatively hard to deal with it though especially with demanding jobs and all, sadly.
Yes this happened to me! I did a bunch of testing and they told me I had ADHD. I didn't have insurance at the time but my friend took Adderall. I took one to see if it would help and it made me so stupidly tired I had to take a nap in my car before I could go home. Never again.
This made me feel so much better. I always did well on tests but struggled to get my work done. I was diagnosed early but hated the medicine as a kid. I started taking it junior year of highschool and my grades shot up to number 1 in the entire class that year. It wasn't enough to get me anywhere prestigious as I was a C student otherwise, but I got to college. It was there that people made me feel like I didn't have any part of my achievements. Roommates and friends would tell me it Adderall was just a super power and tried to buy mine all the time. I really started to struggle again after that. Felt like I could never be proud of myself and like I was cheating. This is the first time I've really heard someone say that it isn't the drug, it's the person.
I don’t have ADHD but was misdiagnosed with it in 2014 and prescribed stimulants. I’d go to class super overstimulated and then I’d come home feeling irritable. Turns out I’m autistic. My difficulties with focus are similar to ADHD. If it isn’t a topic of interest it’s hard and painful for me to focus. But that’s because when you’re autistic, you gravitate toward your special interests, and that overlaps with ADHD. I can focus when my mood and energy levels are stable and there’s minimal sensory distractions (noise, lights, people etc).
That really sucks. I'm glad you figured it out. I ended up having both 🤦♀️. It's a weird combo because I get overstimulated from the autism but at the same time I need constant medium level stimulation for the ADHD. I'm a complete mess at the end of the day. It's so hard getting just enough but not too much stimulation.
In this topics adhd and autism are very similar. I hyperfocus in things and i have heard "I wonder if you are autistic" a couple of times. I can hyperfocus so hard and I'm fidgety (i'm sorry if it's wrong grammatically but I'm not a native speaker of English lol), i get verry irritated or overwhelmed about some stimulus, but really don't think I'm autistic cause i don't have any social difficulties that autism has.
But I'm glad that you figured out ❤
I've very confused if i have only autism or autism + ADHD
@@ruqaiyatasneem8594 I have both, most people who are autistic are also adhd, something like 80% of us are Audhd (autistic and adhd), the adhd meds have helped me with emotional regulation, that physical emotional response we get, both Autism and ADHD have it, thats what the meds help me with, it takes a lot longer to go into meltdown or get overloaded now.
I’m so happy she said "barely that some days" because that doesn’t get talked about enough. Adhd medication may work but definitely not at 100% effectiveness. Also, I say "may" because unfortunately for some, it doesn’t work.
Absolutely agree. I feel so seen when she said that. I take my meds almost on time, every day, and there are still days when I just _know_ I have stuff to do, but I'd do anything than that.
Another big thing is that (for me at least) the effectiveness of your dosage goes down as your tolerance builds, and obviously your psychiatrist wont raise your dosage on a bi-monthly basis, so sometimes you just have to rough it out for a few months to even years
Dr. Russell Barkely (clinical researcher for ADHD, 20+ years) recommends a triumvirate of medications; he explains that ADHD has three components that require attention in the brain. Emotional Affect (which stimulants cover), Executive Function (which Epinephrine re-uptake blockers/Atomoxetine handle) and task modulation (which Guanfacine handles) have to be addressed in equal proportion. No medication covers all three properly. The benefit is that you need much less of each to have a positive outcome response than any single medication.
@@tbs_Incorporated you know which book or article was this in?
So far, (day 5 medicated) I've been able to take a break after work, then start doing chores. But, so far as I'm aware, I still otherwise have adhd brain. I don't feel much different in the spacy and thinking about other things areas.
I don't usually comment on videos but this video literally fascinated me so i have to comment. The tonation you used was perfect, the way you used your voice really kept me watching without being bored, the music was entertaining enough but didn't distract me, there was a summary in the end, interviews, animation, roleplays, colorful stuff, background of the topic, scientifically written articles, question in the end.... Oh my god this is a really good video I admire your creativity and hardwork (also your editors if you have any) You just gained a subscriber who turned the notifications on and shared this video with her friends!
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I have adhd myself and I’d love to give my input on this subject.
Adhd medications can be nice to take when I need to be productive, but I’ve found that this incredible focus on what needs to be done prevents me from being my usual self. It almost feels like my personality is being surprised by the medication. I don’t tell as many jokes, can’t hold conversations as well and don’t find social activities as enjoyable. I stopped taking my medication a while ago and I will admit I’m not nearly as productive, but I’m finding a lot more joy in hanging out with friends, day dreaming, and playing videogames.
Another thing I’ll say is, I find it pretty obnoxious when other people (especially peers who don’t know anything about adhd) try to tell me about my condition. Doctors don’t even tell me everything about the condition because it’s different for every person. And it always feels jarring when someone tries to tell me what’s wrong with me and blames my behavior on my adhd.
Adhd is a thing, and it can make life more difficult. But I prefer to socially be treated like a normal person. I’m like everyone else, just a little faster lol.
Ohmygawd, i am so relieved to see your comment. I literally thought I was crazy for thinking like this. I was diagnosed with ADHD and have been on medication for a few weeks, tried also different ones… but I keep having an identity crisis. I just don’t feel like myself. The productivity, getting tasks done, even getting started is al soooo nice and wondefull. But having all those things done while feeling like a zombie is personally for me not worth it. I thought getting a task done in 10 min instead of 3h while being distracted is would be better. But it is the opposite for me, i miss being distracted and enjoying my random outburst of energy or dancing in the room, finding random stuff and start daydreaming. Getting lost in time, conversations and having fun while being very expressive during social gatherings.
yall aren't alone! I've been off ADHD medication for over a year now, because it felt like every medication I took either didn't work or made me extremely aggressive and unlike myself. I was the same, very *very* antisocial on meds. some of us just aren't cut out it for it, I made up for the difference of not being able to take pills with counseling mainly
just like everyone else but faster is not adhd though, we are not faster, we can't focus or regulate emotion, we can't hold a train of thought from start to end and many of us are not hyper at all, we are inattentive with broken executive function and can hardly do our own laundry. How you decribe yourself off the meds, able to keep track of conversations etc, thats what the meds do for adhd people, help us not hyper focus or zone out but even our focus and help us pay attention to conversations etc. Are you maybe not adhd and actually PDA or autistic?
100%! I've tried to explain this to specialists and they tell me it doesn't do that. I've tried to explain it to neurotypical family and many of _them_ tell me it's a demon drug that destroys your personality and ruins your brain and... etc etc. 🤦♂️
Concerta literally saved my life, but I'm not fun any more when I take it. I'm socially awkward and anxious. I struggle to be flexible or creative. I just want to hide and work, it's taken me years to develop any social confidence again.
But I was homeless and couldn't hold down a job before diagnosis, so... without massive socioeconomic restructuring, I guess I have to live with that.
It'd be great if psychiatrists just, you know... took us seriously on this one and looked for a solution beyond "try a different drug".
Oh, practical suggestion by the way. I suggest weaning ourselves off caffeine then using it tactically. I don't know about you guys, but some reason caffeine gives me less focus than concerta but a lot more pep!
If I want to be productive in the evening, I take my topup dose. If I want to be _fun_ in the evening then I down three cups of coffee. I have no caffeine tolerance any more lol, I transcend this mortal existence and become a vessel for the party. 😂
I have ADHD and I really felt what she said about just folding the laundry being a win. I'm prescribed Adderall 30mg XR, and it doesn't make me 100% able to do what everyone else does, but it's gotten just even a little better. I used to struggle just cleaning my bedroom or even getting organized. I can't tell you how many times I have lost my bank cards, social security card (neither of those are cheap to reorder lol) Sometimes you just have so many tabs open in your brain you cant focus on just one so you just kinda "overstimulate" yourself and do nothing. It's wild really. I do get very frustrated and have actually cried from being so frusterated when people I know talk about Adderall as a "miracle pill" because it's really not, it just helps me feel slightly more normal and live like everyone else.
so you take legalized meth in order to live "normal" damn
Jeez.. I am trying to get diagnosed as it hits really close to home, I've lost 3 personal IDs, several credit cards, keys, glasses, clothes, phones, two laptops....as my mom used to say "it's good my head is connected to my neck or I'd loose it." But people saying "you don't have it, you're too smart" or "this is an imaginary condition" make it even harder to do so, all the time when I struggle with making sure to eat, drink, go to the bathroom and turn into work on a daily basis, so trying to navigate tests and therapist visits is already a lot... I do understand the feeling of just crying out from frustration :/ Virtual hug for anyone who ever felt that about themselves.
@@benrice8257 I Take Em without having ADHD Legal Meth for the Win
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@@benrice8257 "legalized meth" yeah, I mean if you misrepresent it like that it does sound kinda crazy.
Psychedelics saved me from years of uncontrollable depression, anxiety, and illicit pills addiction. Imagine carving heavy chains for over a decade and then all of a sudden that burden is gone. Believe it or not, in a couple of years they'll be all over for treatment of mental health related issues.
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The trips I've been having have really helped me a lot, I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
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This is such a well produced video. Loved it so much.
as someone with adhd it really bothers me that people use the medication for unintended purposes. because of this its significantly harder for me to get the medication i need to function. doctors are really reluctant to renew my prescriptions despite of having a stack of papers from different medical professionals saying that the medication helps me dramatically, and that i will struggle with basic functionality without them. also i often have to get extra documents and keep my ID with me if i need to bring my medication with me just to prove that they are actually prescribed for me.
Let’s all sing praises for the Drug War!
Literally the process you have to endure to actually receive any is unbearable
I’m with you. I just spent the past week fighting for care that I deserve. And while the misuse of people is annoying. Even then.. our government and healthcare system is at fault. Trying to control the wrong side.
No medication should be illegal or controlled like this. It’s so hard.
amen and their abuse makes it hard for people like us to get prescribed for stimulants.
ADHD is more of a spectrum. Many people have it, just on the milder side, and not deemed medically to have it. The reason why these people took it must be that they are also struggling with concentration issues. It’s not fair to deny them access to a medication that can help them to achieve things.
The one thing that sucks the most about adhd for me is when you complete a task, no matter how big, you often feel ZERO reward. It's hard to clean or whatever when you know you won't have that relaxing happy moment when you can exhale and look at the work you've done and smile.
Sometimes it helps to like bargain with yourself though, like "if I clean this room I will watch this video I want to see" or whatever. One time to help my close friend with adhd, while she was doing some task i was drawing little drawings of her favorite characters and showing her until she got over that roadblock
It’s not about magically doing tasks effortlessly but giving someone with adhd the ability to focus on a task long enough to improve themselves in their day to day life functions. I’ve started taking adderall 3 years ago and I’m now able to read books without being confused on what just read, I’m able to focus on one thing instead of my minds focus being scattered around when I’m trying to focus. I’m able to speak to people without losing my grasp on the conversation. This has seriously improved my life and my work life as well. I own 3 properties that are generating passive income right now and I have adderall to thank for this. I would have never been able to take my personal time to do something productive before I was taking adderall because I literally lacked the reward system (dopamine) to focus on things. All I would do before was play videogames and stay on my phone for the majority of my day.
Great video, really informative, professional and pleasant to watch from the beginning to the very end. Thank you and please make more.
I just got a proper ADHD diagnose after 33 years of existing thinking I was just lazy and irresponsible, with terrible memory and lack of commitment to things I even liked in the long run. The day I took my first dose of ritalin I could finally finish a yoga session without random thoughts popping in my head whenever I wasn't listening to the instructor ---I could lay down and do the final meditation without feeling bad for failing at focusing on something as simple as my breathing!
I almost broke down in tears, medication is such a life changer! And it made it clear that people like me really need it just to function normally, and how much of a struggle it is on every level to live without it.
i cried the first time i took my vyvanse because i could sit down and actually listen to the walking dead without 20 other lines of my own dialogue in my head while they were talking and actually just focus on the show
it doesn't last. the meds stop working.
yeah v yvanse was great for the first 3 months, then it stopped working.@@mallsoftvaporwave4362
Having ADHD myself and knowing about it for many years. The medication definitely did... something. I did feel like I was focusing a bit more, but honestly it felt somewhat mild and kinda almost like a placebo for me. The thing that REALLY forced my hand was when I got into apnea freediving.
For those who do not know, freediving is essentially scuba diving but without the air tank, so you gotta hold your breath and go down there. Problem being, it requires an INMENSE amount of focus and the ability to remain calm under stress (it's literally very deep water without air and usually fairly dark), so I practiced heavy meditation techniques for days on end as well as practiced it to an extreme amount.
As a result I was far more capable of introspecting the thoughts I had, why I had them, why I thought I thought I had them, and what is actually stopping me in the moment from doing something at any one time, as well as the ability to perform figuratively and literally under pressure.
So I guess for me, the thing that did it was essential Cognitive Behavioral Therapy disguised as a sport I wanted to get good at.
That's interesting. I have very high ADHD and have been heavily attracted to dangerous sports my whole life. Jumping motorbikes, flying gyrocopters, cliff diving, road racing, etc. Can't stand normal sports or hobbies. I always found that when I was in "the zone" (one small mistake away from death) my mind would go quiet and I would focus intensely on survival. I became such an addict to that feeling. My doctor recently pointed this out as it definitely seems linked to my ADHD.
It seems to have done something for you! What an interesting way you have applied it for yourself and to an activity.
Oh woah that's definitely interesting! I'd like to practice more with meditating but always lose motivation, wonder if you have any tips for me?
this is really interesting as usually ADHD brains are more likely to seek something extreme to stimulate the brain because of our general lack of dopamine. as someone who has adhd myself, my version of that is doing everything last minute (not on purpose, just adhd brain) and feeling the rush of that and somehow succeeding (not a good long term solution)
That’s awesome bro, I don’t think I’d have the balls to do that because I feel like I’d drown but I did try to see how long I could hold my breath a while back n managed to go like over a minute, that was probably the only time I’ve ever been able to ignore my thoughts and keep holding my breath
I don't have adhd, but I have used ritalin for emergencies when I was very close to the deadline of a paper and it legitimately helped me. It helped me to stay motivated to work on the paper and focus on the task.
when I wasn't on it I felt overwhelmed and anxiety about how much work I still had to do for the paper, but while I was on ritalin I felt confident and eager to work on it and the anxiety just dissapeared.
I never developed an addiction personally but for other people they could get addicted to it
during the ritalin I felt very pumped up, dry mouth, pressured (in a good way) and after the 'high' I felt very sleepy/tired/headache and just a bit physically drained.
hhhhhhonestly it could be the whole making you fel like you did better than you actually did thing lol
@@mallsoftvaporwave4362 No, he is right. I don't have adhd either and i take Ritalin sometimes for basically the same reasons, and everything he says there is the truth.
@@tryh4rd666 well yeah, i never said he was wrong lol, just said it could’ve been something else
I second this
Just want note that anxiety is a common coping mechanism for ADHD, which is why anxiety is a common misdiagnosis for ADHD.
When your brain doesn't naturally produce enough dopamine you may tap into emergency mode to manage your life, adrenaline is just another stimulant after all, it increases dopamine levels to help with immediate survival, so you stress yourself out to get things done, but when you're done you're likely gonna feel relieved rather than accomplished/satisfied because that pressure is gone, which means the next time around it's even harder to motivate yourself so you need lean more into the anxiety, until you're anxiety graduates from being something you bully yourself into to a constant state.
People with stand alone anxiety usually get more anxiety from stimulants, because they mimic the bodies stress response and can induce the physical symptoms of panic.
This was so well done! Love the videos!
This girl is exactly describing my life. How many times I have hyper focused myself on completely useless information instead of actually doing my work. Also the messy desk and everything. I've been diagnosed 3 weeks ago at the age of 40. To anyone recognizing themselves in these patterns, please don't be afraid to get help. It's never too late to make your life a whole lot easier!
@Vivian chris No thanks! To anyone reading this, never go expirimenting on your own without any proffesional help! Thats the worst thing you can do!
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Be strong! Whoever you are. You are not alone, I commend you for taking the step in the right direction.
I was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago in my 30’s. My SO brushed off my trial of meds at the time due to their own experience with the meds in university since it was soooooo easy to get them. And then was really negative about my wanting to take them regularly. The comment at the end of - I was able to do laundry - that hit me hard. It doesn’t speed up my brain, it slows it down, instead of being in a room full of TV monitors all playing something with full volume, I can turn the volume down on meds and limit the number of screens I pay attention to…. To do something as simple as do the laundry. I’ve also paired it with a lot of learning and adaptions and understanding and kindness towards myself, so it’s not all the meds. But the days I forget to take them, I am a mess that cannot get anything accomplished.
I am 29 years old and the older I have gotten, the more I start to question if adhd might be the answer. I don’t have a diagnosis nor have I ever been tested and I’m fearful of going for that diagnosis because of the addictive nature of those medications. I struggle so much every single day just to do the simple things that I know I should be doing. Cleaning my house, doing the dishes, finishing a task or project that I start before I move on to something else that briefly crossed my mind before taking over completely or get so hyper fixated on a task that I can’t stop for anything (even eat no matter how hungry I am). I was diagnosed with depression at 18 years old, tried a plethora of different medications which I ultimately stopped taking because of no results time and time again. I hope that one day I get the courage to go into that doctors office, because this is not living. I just want to feel alive. Thanks to anyone who reads this, I just needed to vent 😬
I hope you are able to get the help you need. From what I understand, the ADHD meds aren’t addictive to people with ADHD. We need them in the same way that diabetics need insulin. ❤
i love how confident you are about all the science facts
I was misdiagnosed with ADD (I actually have bipolar disorder) and was put on Adderall for 3 months. Needless to say, it made me way too irritable but it did help my focus. It did not make me “smarter”, but it increased my efficiency. Still, it didn’t address all my underlying symptoms of bipolar so I was uncomfortable to continue taking it, even knowing it was being abused widely
i may have undiagnosed adhd and it makes me less irritable and angry 😅 and it helps my focus as well, but interesting that we had opposite effects
@@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans wait so you took an adhd pill without being diagnosed? isn't that harmful?
@@noob_artistrrrr no idea but it seems to help me with staying awake for a full day. i don’t remember if i said this already and im already typing this so i’m not gonna check, but i have to take 1,000mg of an intense anti seizure medication that makes me super drowsy and makes it hard to stay awake for more than about 4 hours :/
@@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans i have both bipolar and adhd, and yeah both the adhd med and the bipolar med (it's also an anti seizure med for me) balances each other out.
Did it trigger any manic or depressive episodes when you took it?
Before I was diagnosed and medicated, life was a constant struggle of being overwhelmed by what lay in front of me even if it was realistically a very minute task. I would be in class and be doing fine taking notes and out of nowhere some random thought would cross my mind like “how do HVAC systems work” and my hands instantly went to my phone to research it and by the time I looked up again the prof was finishing up the lecture. My meds gave me control over my life and have allowed me such an improved lifestyle. Its not a miracle drug for everyone but it is for me.
The cleaning thing is a big deal for me too. I pretty much only cleaned anything whenever it became too inconvenient to step over/around. I would forget to do laundry until I ran out of clothes and then start a random new hobby (Most recent: I had made 3 batches of mead). I would go through and buy stuff online because I thought it looked cool and when it got to my house I had no idea I ordered anything (one time was a $150 pair of night vision goggles). The random fixations are so appealing you can’t peel your eyes away to focus on the stuff that had to get done. The beautiful days (before diagnoses) were the ones when out of nowhere I felt like doing all the stuff I had been putting off for the last however long. Unfortunately this was 1-2 times a year. With my meds I just do the things as they come. I understand how people without ADHD can take them and feel euphoric because the first time I took them and did laundry and then folded them in the same day I felt like I was on top of the world.
How much do the meds actually help though. I fit basically everything everyone has been describing and hadn't even thought it could be ADHD.
Wow you described me! I hope the meds help me.
This is how I was for the longest time- now not so much
can I have the nvg?
One of the most helpful Videos on understanding ADHD out here !
For real though, this is like one of the best videos related to ADHD I've EVER seen or in general. You are legit MORE professional than professional videos, my dude! Edit: When the psychologist started talking about how she'd been with ADHD I was like...same.
As a grad student who was recently diagnosed I relate to the therapist so much. The comment about folding laundry really hit home because I was discussing with my wife recently and we have managed to keep our apartment pretty clean for 6 months. That is the biggest win for either of us because our previous record was like 5 days. I always tell people I knew my meds were really working when I was able to sit down and watch a movie.
This is my ultimate goal! I am on meds now, but don’t find that I am able to do anything…at first I thought it was helping, but now I just feel like I am not really able to focus at all (on what I need to anyways)…idk if I just need an increase or what, but I wish I would be able to fold the laundry or actually do the essay I had due last week….😢
@@lisaw861 I recently increased my dose and am finding it helpful. Having a regular sleep routine is also essential. Ideally getting morning sunlight within an hour of waking, supposed to help signal to your body your rhythm.
The first time I took my adhd medication, the first thing I noticed I did without much trouble was tying my shoes, and that says a lot about the daily struggles of a person with ADHD.
Tying shoes
Remembering to turn off lights
Getting up and doing things without needing to beg and scream and sob at yourself
Etc
I remember when I was 8 or 9, I was doing amazing in school and my parents slowly stopped checking if I did things like dress nicely, brush my hair etc. So then, I stopped brushing my teeth for 2 or 3 weeks. I just couldn’t do it for the life of me. It didn’t bother me at all since I don’t have a sense of smell, but my classmates started noticing and only then, when I felt embarrassed, was when I finally brushed my teeth. It’s crazy how psychiatrists only look at your grades when diagnosing.
I was diagnosed with adhd just last year. I started taking Ritalin recently and I can’t describe how much it changed my life. I never realized how much adhd affected my life until I took that first pill. Nowadays I feel happier, my emotions are much more balanced, I can do basic tasks like the dishes more easily, I can finally sleep through the night! Life changing.
Exactly how I felt when I first was diagnosed. I found a therapist who stays current with information and specializes in adhd. They are amazing, and my life continues to change for the better. I continue to feel much happier. My relationship is better, I have more self value and care. more motivation. The drugs are only one side of the coin.
I have ADHD. For quite a while, i abused my adderall which just made things worse. I was diagnosed at 7, and started adderall around 8. i started abusing it around 13 or 14, and now, even on a 20mg ER med, it does nothing. Plus addiction rehab etc. Not worth it, stay strong💞
Got diagnosed at 30. First time I took Adderall I took literally the best nap of my life because my brain was so quiet. I laugh anytime someone says doesn't that give you more energy. Yeah no it makes things quite enough for me to use the energy I have. My therapist just asked me what I see as a benefit since starting meds. My answer was doing dishes is no longer a physically painful activity. Definitely not the magic pill people think it is. It helps me function and has been life changing for sure but it definitely doesn't turn me into a superhero.
I napped too 😂
I'm on day 2 on meds again. I was diagnosed as a kid but stopped taking medication around 14.
It's like you said mundane things like dishes aren't painfully boring and I feel as if my head isn't a cloudy swirl anymore. And I agree I've always said stimulants usually make me tired and after laying down last night I realized it's because I can lay down and not have my eyes darting around under my eyelids trying to fall asleep. My mind is just not on overdrive anymore. It's been nice I think
I've had multiple doctors theorize I have adhd on top of my depression, but I've never been diagnosed. The thing you mentioned about your mind being quiet for once, I feel like that all the time. I don't have a lot going through my head at any given time. I have two possible answers to why that is. Either 1: I dont have adhd, or 2: my depression is so bad that it nullifies what should be a buzzing mess. I can definitely relate to things being physically painful because of how boring they are, only being able to focus on things I'm interested in, and being super disorganized without any motivation to do anything about it, as well as other common symptoms. I won't lie the stigma around stimulats does affect my willingness to go try for a real diagnosis, and my willingness to take any medication that might be prescribed, but maybe I should go see anyway.
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@@v4n1ty92 I was Leary about stimulants too but after non stimulants didn't work and gave me bad side effects I decided that if I'm going to be on meds quite possibly the rest of my life going with whats been proven most effective was my best shot stigma or not. And for me the benefits make dealing with the stigma worth it. Im a better wife, mother and friend because im properly medicated. My day to day life is less stressful because I can actually prioritize things and complete tasks and for me the curbed appetite is actually a bonus. Because I have PCOS too and I'm finally losing weight and getting that under control too
@@virtualtentrevivalministri7196 I forgot about the appetite side effect. Thank you for mentioning that. I have a really bad appetite as is so maybe its better to stay away from the stimulants after all
I'll be honest, this was an amazing video, and I think you really did the disorder justice. As someone with both ADHD and Autism, I personally find ADHD to be the more debilitating of the two, by a large margin as well in my opinion. The ability to not even do simple daily tasks, is so often downplayed by people as 'laziness', which to me, as someone who has had such struggle just to get normal things done has always hurt me quite a bit. Since taking Vyvanse (Long-lasting Ritalin), the change was so dramatic, it was like a switch just flicked and I could suddenly get things done, I found myself in school, interested in the most boring lecture about Job security. Suddenly I would be motivated to learn, and get things done like simple daily chores. There is still a part of me that fears that I will become dependent or build up a high tolerance to the drug, and I think that is just something that I'll always have to live with.
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!
I have both too and adhd is definitely the worst one.
Asd only really fucks me up in sensory issues and sometimes communication. Both of these things can be more manageable with healthy coping mechanisms. Adhd on the other hand...
@@dio_hoestar_4204 Adhd on the other hand is knowing that you have a problem and being powerless to fix it....
I have autism and i can’t get anything done too taking a shower or organizing is like the hardest thing ever for me does that mean I have adhd too ??
@@xdtijnntssyu3314 It could certainly be ADHD as well, and it's something worth exploring with a paediatrician or psychiatrist, personally I have quite high-functioning autism and so the symptoms are not quite as pronounced in me, and I definitely know autism presents very differently in different people. But, not being able to get things done or organise (as long as you're really trying to), is for sure a possible sign of ADHD. If it clears things up for you, the feeling for me is like, being trapped in my own body for lack of a better phrase. I know I need to shower or organise and I'm telling myself to go shower, but I physically cannot move and act on it. By the time I do end up getting up, often I'll have forgotten the things I need to do and be distracted by something else. Hope this might clear things up for you, but definitely go check out what your Psychiatrist might think.
I absolutely agree with her because the one thing the drug has done for me is to stop interrupting people. With ADHD medication I have way more self control and feel a lot calmer.
I was diagnosed with ADHD right before the pandemic, and I was only properly medicated a few months ago.
The diagnosis was an answer to a question I didn't know I was meant to have- I thought everyone was like me, I was just worse at existing, at doing what I knew I needed to do but that I didn't know how to and every answer was insufficient.
The medication helped, but it made my insomnia worse, so every time I sit down to do something - whether my meds haven't kicked in yet, or they've run out, or even if they're 'working' but they *aren't.*
It's a lifelong thing. I can't get rid of it. Most of the people I know don't have it, and my sister, who does, presents as more hyperactive rather than a combination of both- no one is the same. And I think that's hard.
I can't look to someone and go "oh, you're exactly like me, how do you do this" because no one is exactly like me and knows how to make me do things.
I sit here, tired, and I haven't done shit today.
I feel like I should write a 'but' here, but (haha) there isn't one for me. Thats the end. I haven't found something that works for me, and I don't know whether this is as good as I can get.
this is the end of my ability to make sense in words today. theres so much more, but i cant describe it. if you read this, thanks. have a hug
may i ask, do you work or go to school? because i see myself in what you wrote
@@sanji1259 I go to school :)
@@n3vulaa do you miss classes sometimes? I recently did quit my job and can't make myself applying for a new one. Sometimes i do ...but, barely
@@sanji1259 thing is, I would miss classes, but I'm so paranoid about missing classes because i hate getting to the classroom late that i've managed to get into the habit of leaving for classes 10 minutes early. There are some classes I hate, but... I can't do much about it, my school's roll-marking system alerts the teachers in the next period i have classes that I was marked absent. (mind you, this has never happened but I have seen it happen.)
I do not have ADHD or I don’t think I have it. My ex did have it and really bad, but when he would make a routine and stick to it, it was crazy how much he would get done. I feel like people with ADHD are really smart and just more sensitive to the crazy amount of stimuli our society constantly has us going through. They need routine and also social media overload is a real thing that does not benefit them at all. Tik tok is addictive af! Even to me, I can’t imagine how someone with ADHD must feel listening to that crazy amount of information :/
Tiktok is a massive rabbit-hole for me (as someone with ADHD), I have to be so careful with it or I will sink hours into just scrolling. I think the massive amount of content we can consume in short form now is having an effect on everyone's attention spans, not just those of us with ADHD!
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The adhd brain can be like a vampire that's always hungry. The lack of dopamine makes it feel like that, like we need something to satisfy our hunger for stimulation, but it's never satisfied. So it continues to starve. At least in my case, that's how it is. Before meds, I required an extreme amount of stimulus before I could even sleep. I'm currently on the strongest form of adhd meds, and it's so much easier to fall asleep.
It's shitty to have some huge accomplishments and not feel proud of yourself because of what you've done, but just glad that it's over.
That's true. The drugs do healp, but they really make true difference if you user to really do some strategies to deal with those things.
I’ve never been diagnosed with ADHD, nor have I taken the drugs to treat it. I’m pleased to hear that the meds don’t help students without ADHD perform better, as I was always so envious of them in my college days!
@@hyvsan9425 I can back this up
@@hyvsan9425 they help focus but i mean it does not make you smarter. you might appear smarter though. also many people go undiagnosed so who knows
I think most of its just placebo. When you spend so much time hearing about these crazy drugs that’ll make you study and remember everything they start to believe it.
NT people feeling jealous of ADHD people taking prescription stimulant medication is ridiculous. It just shows how much misunderstanding/ lack of knowledge there is around ADHD
@@clarathames7876 I was envious of people without ADHD who took ADHD medication. Not jealous of people diagnosed with ADHD.
OMG this video was so informative with humor!!! Thank you so much.
Great video 😊 good coverage of ADHD! I started adderall today actually. It calms me down so much, it’s amazing.
As someone with really bad adhd, adderall has genuinely made my work life so much better. It literally saved me my job, also assisted me with getting my sleep back together. This biggest downside to it is the fact that I’ve lost the ability to cope with my adhd when I’m not on the drug, relative to how I was before I was taking it
can you tell me how much time you were able to stay focused on something you like and studying?
@@zackarius2744depends on the dosage. I take 15mil and I’m good for about 4-6 hours!
Ive been taking Ritalin for one year and recently I decided to take them every day, not only on work days, because I can't handle life on ADHD anymore.
ADHD drugs should always be used in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy so that you have coping mechanisms even when you’re not on the drugs.
Related so much to the "I folded my laundry." When I followed up with my psychiatrist it was a "I did the dishes and I can read sequentially now." My mom was not able to finish her degree due to ADHD (forced by her parents to do something she didn't find interesting) and I was going down the same path (not all subjects are equally interesting). Now with medication, doing anything at all is bearable :)
I am on the same path right now.
I feel like I wasted the last 6 years of my life studying and doing shit I don't want. It got so bad that I can't do anything anymore because everything in my day feels like a waste of time to "catch up" while I am procrastinating
Dropped out of university because of that.... I fully understand I shouldn't have done it, but I simply just can't study uninteresting subjects
dude!!!! incredible content you should definitely post more!!!
You say alot of real and really true stuff o think you're are doing a great job keep up the good work 😊
Thank you!
I’m a teen and I have ADHD. I took some pills before until Highschool (which I’m in now) and I would describe me being very emotional. As a kid I was very hyper active, the ADHD pills I took calmed me down and helped me focus, but then it started to make me really emotional so it completely ruined my social life at school since any joke kids were making literally almost made me cry for the whole day. It got to the point were I would cry before taking them, so my mom was to sit there and watch me cry and take them because if not I was very hyper and wouldn’t even focus in class. Everything is good now, as I’m no longer hyper, it’s just any task that my brain deems boring I will not focus or pay attention to it.
I spent an entire year crying about every thing. It felt wrong but suddenly I couldn't cry anymore. Your brain doesn't fully "develop" until age 24, and throughout these years many things have improved without even doing the effort. Seems like life gets better with time.
I’ve been diagnosed with adhd since as long as I can remember, and have taken different medications throughout my life. From 5-9 I took non stimulant medication which made me excessively sleepy, and got switched to adderal at 9. It was good, and I started doing much better in school as I started actually finishing homework and focusing on the teachers. At 14 I was switched to Vyvance which was by far the best medication for ADHD I’ve ever used. The downside to it was the price, as when I graduated HS I couldn’t afford it. So I went back to adderal which works, but it’s not as effective. Eventually, I was unable to afford it for two months. In those two months I lost everything as it was like I couldn’t do anything to completion. I would start something, jump to another thing, walk in circles, look around the parking lot, just in general all over the place. I lost my job and home and fell homeless for 9 months. I got ahold of my medication after months of going through the legal process and I ended up pulling myself out of homelessness and back on my feet. Since then I’ve placed my medication above everything but food. If I loose my place to live it sucks, but I can find a new place eventually. If I loose my medication I won’t be able to function and will fall back into that pit. Though with all that said, if I’m not working I don’t take my medication. It’s more that I don’t want to be reliant on it to do my day to day tasks, and even if it will take me the entire day to do the chores, I know that I can do them without my meds. It just take three to four times as long because I will forget what I’m doing and hop onto something else.
when I think about searching for a certain video on RUclips while I'm supposed to be focusing on something else, I started to just go ahead and search quickly before the thought hides, but leave the tab for later. This has helped with my RUclips binge watching while I'm supposed to be doing something else entirely.
Just started on Adderall 10 mg twice a day (immediate release) and the difference is huge; I feel so much more centered rather than scattered. I can focus on a conversation plus I have been getting things done. The other day I felt a little overwhelmed having to clean my apartment, I did it and was surprised it only took me one hour and a half; I did things sequentially and not harder by distraction. It will be a life changing thing for me after being diagnosed with ADHD at 60 years of age.
As someone who can legit do basically nothing and be distracted by literally everything if I don’t take it, I’ve always kinda wondered what neurotypicals would experience on it
This video is actually really misinformed, the medication works exactly the same in people without ADHD. However if you have ADHD you will on average need a higher dose than someone without ADHD for the same effect. It would be nice if it was true, but doctors can't just diagnose someone with ADHD by giving them a pill and seeing what happens. If you have ADHD you can still become addicted to the meds, and you will still build up tolerance
@@Kushufy no lol
Thanks for explaining ADHD meds in such an accessible, non-fear mongering way!!! I struggle with ADHD, and I'm hoping to have access to medication in the future. Obviously the potential side effects worry me, and this video helped me learn a bit about what to watch out for without telling me I'll get cancer 57 ways.
On one hand, I don't think ADHD is widely understood, and a lot of people with ADHD don't know they have it or realize later in life. It's a common thing in some pockets of the neurodivergent community to experiment by taking their friends' meds. Plus it's often difficult, expensive, and time consuming to first get a diagnosis, then find a doctor willing to work with you that's affordable and helpful. Some undiagnosed people do have ADHD and might think the meds give them an edge because they can finally focus.
On the other hand, I think people without ADHD wanting to use ADHD meds or other drugs to be 'smarter' and more productive is indicative of how broken existing in capitalism makes us. We're so afraid of being flicked off by a shinier cog we're always afraid of missing out or being a step behind other people. If people with ADHD seem 'smarter' after taking the drugs, it's just because the drugs help them finally do the things they need to, like finishing that assignment, instead of rushing through a sloppy job or not finishing at all. The meds won't make a person smarter, they just help people who need it access their own brains. It's easy to think someone is smarter than you, even a genius, when you didn't have to put in the work to make the thing. But some people are so afraid of missing out on a 'cheat' drug, they don't even take the time to understand what they're putting into their bodies.
I got my dX after I took adderall in college to do a project but my brain was totally quiet and I could finally sleep. It’s now 6 years later and I no longer have depression, anxiety, shame and guilt. My life fundamentally changed and so many things from my past finally made sense.
The clip from Gloria really hits home 😢 ADHD is in large a lot of micro failures. And it really hurts. I recently in the last year have been diagnosed with adhd at 27yo. And there has been a lot to work thru of giving myself more slack that I’m not just a huge mess up :/ it’s blissful and painful in a way.
Amazing video! I have ADHD and struggle not just with my ADHD but also the stigma around the medication I take for it. My medication helped me a lot, so I find educational content like this very important. It helps to inform people and break down the stigma.
Thx for the effort you put into making well researched content.
Thank you for watching and this kind feedback!
A kid in my 4-H club and a best friend of my child was prescribed Ritalin. He got paranoid, anxious, felt out of sorts, etc. when he took it. I studied Special Ed in a Master’s, and taught for several years, both in public schools and a homeschool collective. That’s not the way kids with ADHD respond to Ritalin, in general. His mom mentioned his reaction, but said the school and doctor wanted him to take it. She was low income, with several children, and she may have been worried about social services thinking she was neglecting him or something. Those kids were not neglected. She spent all her time with them. I hope parents with concerns about misdiagnosis will speak up. Get a second and third opinion, if you can, and document your efforts. Do some research and express the fact that you’re coming from a place of concern.
some people also just don't respond well to stimulants even if they have ADHD. thinking a child doesn't have ADHD simply because of how they respond to only 1 ADHD medication does not sound like a reasonable assessment. It's a learning disability first and foremost and I don't think you have been in that child's classroom or helped them learn enough to know whether they have ADHD. Learning about ADHD in a master's vs actually being a licensed mental health professional specializing in ADHD diagnosis are two different things and only the latter can appropriately diagnosis someone.
The options are that he doesn't have it, it was the wrong medication or a dose that was too high.
I am diagnosed with adhd but when I take stimulant meds I feel paranoid, anxious,hallucinations so just because someone has those symptoms doesn’t mean you can’t have adhd because non stimulant meds work for me
Was probably not the right dose for him or not the right med. Doesn't mean ADHD meds are bad and don't help at all :(
@@vanillamilkshake1444 Yup, this, but surprisingly, the dose can be too low for some also and cause this, strangely.
Meds have been a game changer for me. Though I am certain I have had ADHD since starting school but was diagnosed with it until my 40s. I have taken meds for about 5 years now but the last 3 years of my life has been rough with the whole shut down of the world in 2020 at the finish line of my youngest “baby” and worrying about him and his classmates and what psychologically it was doing to them, on top of it being the beginning of empty nesting which I have dreaded since youngest born, top it off with a toxic work environment and the “cherry on top” was watching my vibrant full of love and life 83 year old dad become a shell of himself when he was stricken with a heart attack in spring of 2021 - he passed in September at 85. It was a LOT to take on for anyone but for my over sensitive, emotional ADHD self it threw me into the worst depression to date - it took up a large percentage of the last 3 years. Though I was getting help and being 100% honest with doc and family but as we adhders do,plaster a fake smile and bubbly attitude and pretend even when dying inside. Not wanting to burden my loved ones with my drama, I found that my adderall script every month was the only thing to wake my adhd depressed brain up and gave me relief - so much relief my script was gone within 2 weeks. Not cool on so many levels. After dad passed, I knew it was time to get my shit right and start living my life and actually enjoy it. I left out the adderall for 3 weeks while getting intensive counseling. I was on the road back to me but there was just something still nigh right with me so I added the adderall back in but this time I gave up all control when it comes to my mental health and now have my husband lock up my script and he gives me my daily doses every morning. I am productive and not wired, it doesn’t hurt physically to get out of bed to face my day and I don’t sit and watch the clock waiting for quitting time so I could get home and back under the covers. Who knew meds really can work when taken properly (JK I knew but was desperate).
What a fantastic, balanced, carefully researched video.
After I was diagnosed and the first time I took meds for my adhd I had this huge fear it was going to make me feel manic and hyper, like the kind of boost energy drinks are supposed to give you. Like me at my most intense point of hyperfocus but amplified or extended. Jittery energy. I was shocked and so incredibly grateful to learn that wasn't the case. It felt like my whole life id been expected to go draw a bucket of water from a shot glass, where everyone else had a normal well. When I took my meds it felt like for the first time, after id drawn my regular shot glass worth of water, there was still so much left to pull from; and then I realised I had a normal actual well. There wasn't a "boost," there was just more of a resource to pull from. Does that make sense or am I rambling idk its like 1am my meds have worn off man
Yes, that's a really good metaphor! I could visualize what you were trying to communicate.
For myself, I find there's more that I have been able to do to manage my ADHD than just taking medication. Unfortunately, meds aren't a complete fix, but they absolutely do help in certain ways. For me it's quicker/easier decision-making, less irritability, and less forgetfulness.
I was diagnosed in addition to going through extreme fatigue due to having a baby who doesn't sleep. I am SUPER creative when I take these meds, and it really helps with my energy level. I have a lot more drive to get things done than I used to. I just always thought I was messy and disorganized.
When I read a book without my medication I need to read a line 4-5 times to remember what words were in the beginning of it.
When I wanna study I first get the urge to fully clean my room, then I wanna prep snacks before studying, then I wanna get a drink, then I need a change of clothes and then I try to study and need good music to concentrate…
I remember recently forgetting to take my meds one day. In english class, I tried so hard to do what I was supposed to that I started bawling because I couldn't get myself to do it even tho I wanted to so badly. This was the result of not only adhd, but the depression and anxiety I was experiencing at the time
This video perfectly defines the feeling of ADHD and I think ill be contacting that ADHD expert.
For me before I started medicating at the age of 35 i spent my whole life in the rushed and confused "fog" or rampant thoughts that couldn't be calmed by any activity, though i was diagnosed at a young age (like 5 or something) with A.D.D my parents refused to medicate me because of the drug problem North America was facing in the late 80s early 90s, so my parents naturally put me into soccer and other sports to wear out that energy.
In school i had very poor grades mainly due to begin so unorganized and not being able to really focus when i needed to study, i used cannabis to "calm" my thoughts more or less in highschool but it still wasn't enough and now i was also creating a bad habit to cope. It wasn't until i was in my 30s that i decided to take medication and try to get ahold of my life so to speak and its been eye opening! It wasnt like pop the pill boom my brain works again, it was gradual but over the course of a month i found myself doing things, doing thins people considered normal, my clothes were no longer on the floor and were washed, my dishes were washed, i started cooking more for myself because it wasnt "boring" anymore, thing other people think similarly but it was that reward system that wasnt letting me get to the other side before.
all in all if you feel you have a hard time concentrating and "normal" people stuff seems like it cant be done, talk to your PH about adhd and see what they say, but if you are diagnosed at any age please, PLEASE take them in the long run you'll thank yourself for choosing to do so.
I do love watching vlogs hehe this was so chill
this is the most educational video on adhd ive seen yet, now i have a great resource to explain to my loved ones that im not just lazy :)
I do have ADHD and funnily enough, adderall sucked for me. It made my anxiety absolutely unbearable and did permanent damage to my psychological state, and basically triggered the onset of severe depression for me. Now, don't let this scare you, it simply wasn't for me and for others with adhd, it really really helps. Vivanse is another one I hear is really effective in management of adhd
It’s really different for everybody, adderall works really well for me, but it makes some people’s lives a lot worse. Honestly, I have really bad anxiety and OCD and adderall seems to help more with that than it does my ADHD in some ways. It allows me to stay present and not got lost in my brain more often, which leads to awful OCD thought loops. All that said, I really hope you find something that works for you!
Same
I wish I wasn't fooled into taking it. I fear I will never be myself again. Did it go away for you?
There are norepinephrine medications for adhd that aren’t stimulants, you should try one of those ask your doctor about it
hi, i’m going through the same exact thing but i still take adderall. did u find any alternative meds or are you completely off them? i can’t just stop taking meds because it actually does help me with school but i’m miserable.
I’ve always self medicated with coffee and lots of it. Since taking Vyvanse it’s amazing how much more I’m able to focus and get done the things I mentally can’t do. It was honestly amazing to me that I could do the things neurotypical people were able to do on the regular without a drug.
Im on vyvanse 50 mg. Is that better thabmn adderall
When I was in my late 50's, a doctor prescribed about 12 lower strength Ritalin pills for me to try because I always had something similar to ADHD. It did take my jumpiness away but I had to stop them because I was getting a worse type of uneasiness within me. One good thing about taking them was that I was able to easily read books for the first time since my teen years because my mind stopped wandering.
I was diagnosed at a really young age as far as I can remember, but I stopped taking the meds for it back in 2013. In my mind, at the time, I was thinking that they were messing me up mentally and physically. I wasn't eating all that much, I couldn't make any friends for a majority of my younger life. It worried me a lot, and so I stopped taking them. Switching back to the present, it's Jan 18th, 2024 10:42pm, and I'm currently imagining what I would've been like if I just kept taking my meds and stuck with it going forward, right now it really does just feel like I'm completely paranoid of the world. Every day I wake up is a blessing and a curse, all thanks to what continues to linger in my mind, with everything that has happened the past few months. I've started to wish I never stopped taking those meds. It probably would've been a real game changer for me. Now everything just feels really empty, like there's no point in doing any of it. I'm beginning to really hate it here friends.
maybe i'm misinterpreting your problem but if you are diagnosed couldn't you try to get back on meds for a bit to see how you go?
@@JasperWilliams42 I wish I could just I simply don't have the money for it...
i got diagnosed with ADD at a young age before it got combined with ADHD, teachers realized relatively quickly(i think) that something was wrong when they could not get me to listen at all, they tried many things like making me wear headphones while the teacher had the microphone until i eventually took a test for ADD/ADHD, my case was quite bad i think. I was prescribed medication, i don't remember what it was but i remember it being a small dosage and that i would completely lose appetite when i was already really skinny, plus it didn't help me at all so my mom when seeing this refused to have me take meds for it. I've had to see a remedial teacher and a speech therapist weekly to help me manage my ADD which helped a lot, over the years i've learned tricks to manage it better, i can force myself to focus on something even if it hurts although mentally exhausting i can now do it(probably has to do with my age) and other things. It's tough but i manage.
i don't know why but seeing others share their experience with ADD/ADHD made me want to share mine. Sorry for the long paragraph i keep adding more the more i review what i wrote haha
I feel you, can we be friends? I recently finally got my medication for similar issues
How do you force yourself to focus on things that you don't like? Do you tell your brain that if you do it now, it will benefit you in the future in a certain way? Is it so? Thanks.
@@shuvashishroy6006 i just brute force through it and i tell myself i'll eventually be over with said thing i need to do. Honestly not ideal since it takes more time to complete the task
hahaha appetite loss I had a friend with that.. 100 pounds 5ft10. He was on Ritalin
This video kinda opened my mind to ADHD. I'm not sure if I have it, but seeing some of the testimonies in the comments make me feel like I'm not alone in what I'm feeling.
I wish to learn about things, but in school I always zone out, thinking about other things I could be doing, or thinking extensively about minor things around me. Whenever I'm drawing, I can easily get distracted if I feel I'm not working well either. I'll look into it more though, I don't wanna self-diagnose.
I found this video randomly on one of my infinite browser tabs. Its probably been there for a year...
Everything is fine.
I didn't get diagnosed until I was 26. Ended up with an honours degree before diagnosis. The thing that I loved after starting medication was that I was able to sit still through my lunch break at work and finally relax. Even became more sensitive to another medication I'm on due to far less anxiety and constant panick over due dates and deadlines.
I was diagnosed at the age of six, my parents refused to give me medication however I had accommodations up until middle school, and by the end of high school, I was dismissed of ever even having ADHD in the first place. Yes, I graduated as a salutatorian and with honors, but people use it against me saying it's proof that I never had it. I always wondered what would've happened if I did take meds.
some people do grow out of the more severe ADHD symptoms they experienced as a childhood by adulthood. that's probably thanks to the accommodations you had.
@E I feel like it's a roller coaster. There are months where it's okay, but then there are months when it gets very bad -
@@thebeatles102998 its not 'growing out' necessarily, just learning to work around the lack of dopamine in the brain and developing masking skills.
Probably even better, part of ADHD is the need for support. When you don't get support you fall behind, you seem to have had excellent school support but not so much parental ones. Would imagine it has tanked your self image a bit.
also having it doesn’t (or wouldn’t) make a difference on your grades
I LOVED this video, the quality was great, it was funny, and I learned a ton. Thanks!
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Really liked the video, informative but easy to follow. I have ADHD and I hate that many people think we just want the diagnosis to get prescribed 'performance enhancers'
Very informative video and entertaining!