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As someone with ADHD there's tons of things that aren't usually mentioned: - being sensitive to sounds, smells and lights; - constant thoughts in your mind: you start to do something and then during actually doing it you get distracted by side quests; - you start lots of things but actually never finish one of them; - you loose your phone in your own bedroom, almost get the kitchen on 🔥, loose the bus card, your keys... Yeah everything; - your can get overstimulated by external and internal stuff and you get so confused that you wanna cry, be alone and without anyone touching you. - you overfocus on something and forget to eat and drink, or even hold not to go to the bathroom because your on flow time; - someone talking to you: you zone out. Then you comeback. - ah yes totally agree. 🤣; - forgets everyones birthday, important stuff unless you get it somewhere you can actually track; - important test tomorrow.. please brain 🥹 focus this one time. 🧠: No; - do you remember that one time...? ... 🐟 no.. but the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
@@saorise28 don't be. It's actually genetic. There's a 70 to 88% of passing ADHD to your kids. Yep you read that right. 😅 And it's uncontrollable, just rest and have your time. Try to relax and let it pass.
I guess that would be part of the mixed type, but I get overstimulated and really anxious when I'm already at a certain stress level. Anyway, felt. And I gotta get back to my work.
"loose the bus card" reminds me of when I was a kid and I panicked ao much checking all my pockets bc my bus pass was gone! It was in my coat sleeve, by my wrist.
Just as a little extra here: Sensitivity to surroundings and overstimulation can absolutely be a part of adhd, but its also important not to confuse that with sensory issues in autism. Us with adhd can be sensitive to our surroundings because it can easily serve to distract us. Overstimulation and eventually breakdowns are unfortunately common because our surroundings can worsen our concentration and it turns our minds into more of a mess. And, coupled with emotional dysregulation, that shit will make you cry out of frustration. But like… if you have meltdowns because the lights are too bright or your mom talked too loud or you can feel your clothing and it just is too much and it actually sorta *hurts…* consider autism. A lot of people with adhd also have autism, it’s just that adhd is more commonly looked for and diagnosed.
One of the core aspects of ADD, ADHD, and ADID is the that you are able to focus on things that interest you to the ignorance of the world. Most people think that ADHD just means you lack focus, which is not the truth. Being able to focus on things that interest you is strangely easy for people with ADD. Just wanted to bring this up, since it's overlooked as signs in this line.
@@Psych2go Not a problem. Having ADHD myself, I understand the struggles quite a bit, and if I am going to be a public speaker on Developmental Disabilities, I should at least understand my own strengths and weaknesses.
I just posted a comment on how I made things interesting to help me keep focus on it! Interest is everything, with some techniques I actually expanded my interests as well, cause I was able to link it to something I did already like ❤️❤️❤️
Just feel the same.. first time see myself in the cartoon. And let’s be honest how many times did you stop this video before finishing? It’s my 3 time and only 3 min of watching
Is it a symptom to have to stop the video to comment because if not i cant understand anything? Like u dont knkw what im writing or what thw video even says..@olenapravylo
You guys have the ability to consciously pause it? I’m super jealous. 😂 I constantly have to rewind things after realizing I’ve been spacing out for the last three minutes or I’ve gotten up and wandered off and started doing something else partway through the video.
@@rstrid5505 this is me and that is why i am always stuck on the first chapter of every subject because they take 2 day and my memory power being worse than that of a goldfish , i forget what i was supposed to do the next day and when i do remember then i forget what i studied in previous lecture
@@JiyaYadav-qe9gy I feel you. Are you getting any help? I tried Focalin, but that seemed to make my focus and impulse control even worse. Trying Adderall now. Hoping something will work.
My fiancé, who has inattentive ADHD, sent me this and said it made him cry because it validated so many of the struggles he’s had over the years, and he had no idea it was because of his ADHD. He’s also struggled to get proper accommodations because for a long time, it wasn’t seen as a valid disorder because he’s just not hyperactive. So thank you sincerely for making this video, and for helping someone feel seen.
@@Psych2go Did you make a video which *helps* people with AD(H)D focus or perform certain tasks without struggle? i think we’d really appreciate that any time :]
@@idk-rp2dq ADHD is (and was) sometimes referred to as ADD. ADD used to be an older term for ADHD, but more modernly its used to refer to “inattentive-type ADHD” that describes ADHD but with a significant lack of Hyperactivity (as of the H in adhd) and overall symptoms of dezorganization, lack of focus and forgetfulness. TLDR: ADD is a term BRANCHED from ADHD correct me if im wrong!!
As someone who has ADD, it can be difficult living with it, especially when people don't and can't understand why we act the way we do. Here are some other things about ADD people don't even know about: 1. We remind ourselves about something we have to do, but then (raspberry) we forget all about it a minute later. 2. We often can't finish what we started. For me, I would have an intense burst of focus for a few days to a week; then, I lose it and end up not finishing any projects or get distracted with something else 3. We can't cope with stress well. Indeed, we get stressed so easily because we're prone to be overwhelmed and even overstimulated. Sometimes it's too much that one would have an emotional outburst. 4. Mood swings, low frustration intolerance, anger issues. I'm not sure if anger especially and ADD/ADHD are intertwined, but in my case, this is a big one for me. One minute, I can be upbeat; next minute, I can be sad. It's frustrating as hell. 5. People with ADD/ADHD may have poor planning, and can't follow directions. Especially for me, it's difficult to even follow a map.
As someone who is currently being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, this "type" of ADHD is mostly me. It's very difficult to deal with things when you just can't bring your mind and body to do them and one of the reasons is you being easyly distracted or you just starting to unintentionally daydream the whole time
This is absolutely spot on. I’m 100% the inattentive add type. Always have been and it gets viewed as being lazy by most people unfortunately. In fact this video took me about 12 minutes to get through because I randomly started daydreaming through the video and had to go back to find my place. The chores being broken down is a HUGE thing for me as well. Neurotypical people will look at a kitchen and just clean it. I physically can’t bring myself to do that. I have to divide up the work like ( left stove countertop, 15 min break, right stove countertop, 15 min break, stove top, 15 min break, sweep/ mop floors, 15 min break, gather trash and take out, 15 min break, do dishes, 15 min break, etc. It’s the only way I can function and even then I fall behind and get overwhelmed super easily. It’s only gotten worse as I’ve gotten older too. It’s really hard to deal with it and most people gloss over the ADD diagnosis as if it’s something minor when it really does affect virtually every aspect of our lives in a major way. Getting others to understand that isn’t easy, so for that I say thank you for this video
I’m autistic and always had issues with organization, lack of focus in general, initiation, and finishing tasks. Like you, I tend to break things into time chunks in order to get things done. Problem is, if I never start nothing gets done. I may be ADD as well since my experience seems to align with all the signs. I have an almost impossible task to finish any goal, let alone important ones.
I just get so overwhelmed by too many tasks, i run back and forth to them like a chicken with its head cut off.I cant finish one task before moving on.
Its nice to see something on ADD i normally never see pepole that talk about it i normally just tell peole i have AdHd instead of ADD bcs they often dont know what it is
As a person diagnosed with ADD I can infact confirm that this video hit home way to hard. Its true. I have been strugling since i went to pre-school. Test, daily tasks made me cry, develop depression. To this day i'm taking medication for both the depression and ADD. Aint easy
Daily tasks make me cry too. Living in a country where people are so uninformed about mental health issues is a struggle. People call me dumb, stupid, inattentive, uninterested, when in reality I’m not doing it on purpose and it breaks my heart so badly.
Just been recently diagnosed with ADHD. And I’m usually the quiet person. So naturally people didn’t believe when I said that I think I have it. I had read that ADHD can appear to be anxiety and/or depression. I noticed that a good amount of people in my family have ADHD. So I began to wonder if my anxiety and depression was actually ADHD. Also I must mention that my anti-anxiety medication was not working. But since I’ve been prescribed ADHD medication and a mood stabilizer, I’m now in a much better place mentally. I’m finally able to push myself to go back to school.
I haven't been diagnosed yet, but my boyfriend, who has ADHD, told me to get checked because he recognized the signs. This entire video is very accurate to me. I'm currently looking into a therapist to help me get an official diagnosis. Thank you.
I was “diagnosed” with inattentive ADHD when I was young but my doctors never knew hardly anything about it and never told me much about it. This video felt so good to watch seeing how there is so much more information about this. I feel like I now understand myself a lot more knowing some of these things aren’t my fault why I am the way I am. It made me feel so validated to finally know something about this after being on this earth for 21 years.
I feel you it gives me Fomo the fact that I could had ended all this suffering if i just went to a psychologist. But im also grateful I discovered that in an earlier age than you. Im 17 right know. Stay strong my man 🤧
Try being 61 and no help from family, military, relationships...I find to do lists help and having MANY projects going on at the same time helps immensely. That way you can bounce around and you're still getting things completed, eventually.
Tip: if to-do lists don’t work for you try making a list of completed tasks aka a “done list”. You’ll feel good when you complete the task and get to put it on your list of done tasks. Or try a hybrid of sorts, set up like a pros and cons list. Put on one side what you need to do, then once completed put a check mark next to it or transfer it to the done side of the list. That way you don’t just get overwhelmed by all the tasks, you’ll be able to see what is done and what still needs to be done. I did this in high school. We worked a lot on google classroom and so I’d pin tabs of all my assignments and try to order then by due date so I knew what needed to focus on the most. Then as I worked I could turn in the assignments and the close the pinned tab and move on to the next assignment. It also helped me gauge when to take breaks better. It was also easier to re-read the assignment details and make sure on doing it right. This helped especially for English essays that had details about topic, length and format.
5 Signs of Inattentive ADHD (ADD) 1. Often Day Dream or Easily Distracted 1:05 2. Bored Quickly 2:02 3. Doesn't Pay Close Attention or Is Careless 2:35 4. Forget Routine Chores 3:22 5. Advisor Task That Require Focus 4:06
Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.
Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, I would like to give them a try but haven't found any legit grower to get it.
A lot of people have testified about this and I really want to give it a shot. I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels
As someone with officially diagnosed ADD, one of the most helpful things I do to try and keep me on task and help keep me from forgetting important things I need to do is setting alarms and reminders for _everything_ and doing my best to try to keep a consistent schedule. Pretty much everything I need to do is set to a time with an alarm and reminder attached. Feed pets, wash dishes, take my meds, etc...
I am the same way - I have to have reminders for EVERYTHING! Even so, I still often miss things or am late because my alarm went off and I hit stop and then immediately forget!
@@JonesLeFae I know that feeling all too well. I'll be working on something when an alarm goes off and I'll hit stop and tell myself I'll do whatever it was for right after I finish a certain part then end up forgetting all about it.
I have notebooks all over my house, I like writing list of things I need to get done for the day, week, month. It helps…unless I get overwhelmed with my list and only half of it gets done…but it’s progress 😊
ADHD and ADD are the same condition. It’s important to clarify that ADHD actually exists on a spectrum (the type assigned upon diagnosis only describes how you’re presenting at the time, or how you present most of the time), and an individual can present inattentive at times and hyperactive at other times, over the span of their lives. You don’t necessarily present the same throughout your whole life, especially when you have comorbid conditions like depression or autism. For more comprehensive understanding of ADHD experiences I recommend the How to ADHD channel here on RUclips.
Well idk if i can agree with that. My friend has ADHD and i have ADD. We are in a few things the same but in other things we are very different. I know that there are different types of ADHD but i wouldnt call ADHD and ADD the same.
It was so hard in school having ADD, The teachers and students really just treated me like I was stupid 🙃 Also I'm a mixed kid , and I don't like putting race in to things but other kids with the same symptoms at my school would get treated way better for their symptoms 😅 I was left to just keep repeating...
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.
I've been struggling with these symptoms my entire life and didn't think about the fact that it may be something like this until last year. I've done countless hours of research when I'm in some sort of hyperfocus spell- and everything leads to it, things are finally clicking. I brought it up to my mom and the only thing she said was "if you had that, your teachers would've said something" but in actuality, I never get noticed because I'm "the quiet kid" I always sit in the back, behind everyone. My grades are a D average for Christs sake. None of the teachers ever ask if I'm having trouble, they just get angry because I don't understand things or turn in work late. I even brought my suspicions up with my school counselor (I was seeing her for my depression issues) and made it clear that I wasn't trying to self diagnose and she said "okay, but you could also research symptoms of cancer and you could have the symptoms, it doesn't necessarily mean you have cancer. So be careful with self diagnosing-" like- I understand where you're coming from but at the same time- I feel like this is a serious conversation- who knows, maybe I am in the wrong for doing research and having suspicions - Sorry this got too long, thank you for listening, have a great day!
I believe if you’re struggling, regardless of whether it’s adhd or something else, they should be wanting to help you and help look into why it could be adhd. I hope you find the help you need
nah take yourself seriously. dealt with the same issues as u and i nvr got help for it, im helping myself now and i just graduated yesterday literally almost two years later than my class because i was behind in like 6 classes. ur counselor sounds like an ass. u know ur body well so jus research it to the best of ur ability and talk to a trusted teacher maybe about getting extra help. i always had to sit in the back n suffer too until i found something that worked for meee
I'm so sorry to hear that all the adults around you sound so dismissive. I had anxiety and depression issues throughout my entire time at school, and felt like no-one ever took them seriously (even when I was having regular panic attacks around the age of 15). I'd say, looking back, that it's one of the things that contributed to me dropping out of university (not once, but twice!). Is there any way you could get some help outside of your school counsellor? Perhaps speak to a family doctor about it? Agree with other commentors about this - you know your mind and body better than teachers or parents. Wishing you all the best. ❤
As a person who was diagnosed with ADD back in the early 80s you hit all the marks on this video yes it a struggle for me at times to do my daily living skills but it’s not the end of the world don’t give up you may have to have caseworkers or a support system to help you manage daily task it’s nothing to be ashamed of and don’t let others outside your support system make you feel that way either sometimes some flowers need a little more help to grow
This video is highly appreciated because, for most of my life, I've struggled with ADD. A lot of the time, when people who don't know me see me at first glance, they may think there's nothing wrong with me. I submit my homework in on time at school, and I do what needs to be done at work with minimal supervision needed. What makes life difficult, though, is when stress takes over in one way or another, and then my symptoms start to interfere, and I have to put in more effort to either work against them or just push through like nothing's wrong.
I had a rough life not knowing that I was not at fault for my lack of attention or Impulse behavior 😢Now at the age of 56 years young what's really weird amazing i feel like I'm still a little girl/ young lady as I said I'm 56 years young I think it's because Now I know what I've been missing I thank you for the bottom of my heart ❤
This is really great to see how it points out that hyperactivity is not the only sign that someone has ADHD. I have ADHD, and it's always leaned towards Inattentive, and all these fit me perfectly. (I can be in a room by myself with something I should be doing and still find a way to distract myself)
All people with ADHD/ADD are hyperactive. It's whether it is expressed internally or externally. There are so many factors that contribute to how you can express it. People who have social anxiety won't be hyperactive outside of their comfort zone, it then will be expressed internally, zoning out, overthinking ect. But I promise you, if that same person is in their comfort zone, they're more hyperactive than a dog at the park.
@@Jason-qx9hn Yeah, but a lot of people assume that if someone has ADHD, they would be expressing that hyperactivity more physically. Inattentive is the more calm form that people don't always associate with ADHD, and it's good to see it focused on in this video.
@darkdragoness5 This is sadly the case of ignorance of the condition. ADHD is an insanely conplex condition, and putting more labels on top of labels confuses the condition more and more, hence why most scientists like Dr Russell Barkley follow a more open discussion when talking about adhd. I highly recommend reading some of his literature. It's probably one of the most amazing scientists in the field.
Unfortunately I haven't been able to and won't be able to get a proper diagnosis but this helps me understand that my declining grades and attentiveness might not be me being dumb and my constant need for stimuli and activity either mental or physical may be because of ADHD. Thanks psych2go I nearly went crazy thinking of what could be wrong with me😂
Hi Alffy, I hope you are able to get the proper support from the professional. We also have a discord where you can talk about anything. If you ever needed someone to talk to. Feel free to join our discord discord.gg/EsWEvrJ just note no medical advice will be given in this discord
bro same. My declining grades are due to avoiding homework (and extreme procrastination) and feeling overwhelmed to do an essay or smth. Plus, there's barely stimuli/activity so I highly hope transferring to another college will help with that.
@@connordoesexist1807 yeah I can relate sometimes it's just a lack of drive honestly, nothing really peaks my interest anymore. Lessons sometimes feel long and boring unlike when I was younger and even practicals which use to be my favourite thing became so awful that suddenly daydreaming seems so much more appealing than listening, hopefully I hope that changing colleges will help you
I was diagnosed with ADD about 5-6 years ago (I started medication around that time too), and it’s rarely talked about bc many people say it doesn’t exist anymore. I really appreciate you talking about!!
@@srkzn5304 Concerta. I take the 36 Mg in the mornings for school days, and either the 10 Mg, half of the 27 Mg, or all of the 27 Mg, on the weekends for hw (depending on what homework I have). The more concentrated the Mg, the more you’ll concentrate
I’ve struggled with ADD my whole life and people tend to confuse it with ADHD or haven’t even heard of the disorder. It just goes to show how a lot of people aren’t educated on certain topics. I really appreciate this video for educating and making awareness of ADD because it’s not talked about as much as it should be.
ADD is now inattentive ADHD just like how aspergers is now combined with autism on the ASD, so they aren't wrong, just confused about what kind of adhd
ADD is a real disorder, but the term ADD (attention-deficit disorder) is outdated. Now, the disorder that was once called ADD is called ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) In 1980, the DSM-III introduced the term "ADD (Attention-Deficit Disorder) with or without hyperactivity." That terminology (ADD) technically expired with the revision in 1987 to ADHD in the DSM-III-R. In the DSM-IV, published in 1994, ADHD with sub-types was presented. It wasn't until 1987 that the standard name of ADD was changed to ADHD. Then, in 1994, ADHD was finally broken down into the three different types, or presentations, that we have today. While many people still use the term ADD as a type of ADHD, it is no longer a formal classification in the medical community.
Stopping letting ADHD happen to me. I will no longer be a victim of our a product of my condition. Your videos are helping me to better understand my behaviors so I can adjust / address them. Thank you!!!!!
Being neurodivergent isn’t something you can just stop. Your brain is wired this way. You may be setting yourself up for serious disappointment, and frustration. If you think you can be “cured” or that you can just somehow make it go away by learning the right strategy or something. You absolutely can learn to live with it better and get treatment, but we can’t just choose to stop being ADHD
This explains why I would procrastinate all of my essays in school and finish them all the night before they were due. I just couldn’t focus at all unless it was the last day. My focus and brain just worked better when I had no other choice but to research and write or else I’d fail.
If you are younger and are watching this video don't wait to get an assessment. The earlier you get help and learn how to manage it the better things will be, I promise. I was diagnosed as a child but stopped taking medication and receiving treatment at around 14. Now at 38 I finally began to get treatment again after 25 years of "sucking it up" and I really wish that I did it sooner. I dealt with so many issues throughout my life that were caused by my difficulties with focus.
Excellent advice. I was diagnosed around 25 or so. Didn’t believe in medicating. My brain was pharmaceuticals back then. Figured I was smart enough and tough enough to just keep pushing through it like I had been. Fortunately, or unfortunately, I was a smart kid and able to mask well enough. in my fort and slowing down, it’s becoming impossible to keep up with everything. I’m beginning to realize I’ve basically driven myself into a very deep depressive pit trying to handle this on my own. As somebody who was incredibly shy as a kid and somebody who doesn’t like to ask for help, I think I did some serious damage that’s gonna take years of therapy, but at least I’m starting that journey now. if you think you have it, say something to adults you trust but if they claim you don’t have it, make them explain why, and look it up to verify it.
I'm 66 and have only recently become aware of inattentive ADHD in women. I recognize myself and I recognize my mother. Both of us having depressive illnesses. Neither of us diagnosed. At least now I am on a waiting list for assessment. Thank you for the video but please consider doing a video of how it affects women especially those of us who are older.
I was diagnosed with inattentive ADD as a child. I'm in my 30's now and well...I still do all the things listed in the video. It did get better only because the world started to be more mindful of mental health issues and now they are talked about more, but we still have a long way to go. The biggest difference is now the people that are in my life are understanding and don't make me feel like I'm stupid and don't judge me. My inattentive ADD is part of who I am and I appreciate this video.
Hi Zariah, you're very welcome! We would like to hear your personal experience with ADD. Did you find these points resonate with you? Are there other points that you have experienced that aren't listed from this video? Would like to hear your input! Thank you! - Cindy
Talking from experience (diagnosed at 6, retook courses, graduated in highschool and university. Currently master student): your biggest weakness can become your biggest strength, you just need to know yourself.
Diagnosed as a kid with ADHD This coupled with the ADD inattentiveness was always a Focus issue. I'm 28 now and still affects me at this point in time. All tasks aren't created equally but having friends family and psychologist definitely help but it is still prominent. Will isn't the only way to rectify this you can stimulate yourself by going for a reward system. That's how I was able to fix a lot of things before burning out on mundane things. Love your videos!!!
Thank you so much for these You and Jessica from the adhd channel help me feel unalone. I’m mixed with hyperactive and inattentive it can feel like a nightmare
I remember watching this video a few months ago and talking about it to my therapist. Today I started Medication and I have my official diagnosis in 2 weeks! :D This Channel has helped me so much by just putting my experiences and feelings into words ❤
Please do update on how the meds have been for you, if they helped? I'm in the process of getting an official diagnosis and my dr recommended me some meds. do they work? do you feel more focused?
@@LukeMeers omg I didn't check my notifications :,) it has been going great! My day to day life has improved due to the meds and I haven't had any side effects :D Life just got less stressful
I've always had this very short attention span whilst being under active and lethargic at the same time. I also daydreamed a lot. With those two parts, you stay static and find it hard to pull yourself out of your own head, therefore learning suffers, probably more than someone with the hyperactive type. I'm in my 30s now and only been prescribed amphetamines a couple of years ago. They help, sometimes massively, but I still find it hard to organise my mind to get things done. Boy do I wish it was diagnosed when I was a child
I’m 26 almost. I wasn’t exactly diagnosed but they mentioned it when I was younger, that it would be a big possibility. I also daydream a lot, struggle to remember a lot, it’s a lot of issues. Don’t really know where to get help in my country.
Just realizing this is me at 33. Daydreamed into my early 20s. I have a mode thats lathargic and where my brain's on/off switch is inaccessible to me. I try to run from that mode but last week i had to watch the movie Crank to restart my adrenaline 😅.
My gawd this hit my ADD heart! Dont forget the hyperfocus on the smaller things that are qualified as «not nessesarry» for normal people. PS: sorry if my english is a little bit of.
I really enjoyed listening to this video! As for me it’s a quite relatable topic. I was diagnosed with ADD as a young child and have struggled through my current adult years. I can listen all I want and try to learn, only problem is my memory retention is poor and I won’t be able to recall all the details. I struggled with math thoroughly in school, being unable to complete longer algebra problems from being unable to remember what I had been taught. Currently I deal with forgetfulness at work, lack of motivation and simple mistakes. Also side note I avoid learning board games/card games due to me being humiliated by not being able to participate well, being a “slow learner” There is definitely hoping in working around the struggles, praying about it and putting your best foot forward! I hope this reaches someone that might feel the same as me!
Back when I was in school, I had really high grades but every now and then (more often than not), my tests came back with a warning (very, very innatentive!). Maths was a nightmare as I'd always replace a + with a - in the middle of the equation or lose a part of it on the way. I could hyperfocus and learn huge chunks of lessons in a really short time, but just as the video said, I would sometimes accidentally skip entire parts of tests. I used to be belittled a lot by my teachers, "focus more", they said. Now as an adult, my biggest enemy is avoiding important adult tasks, like reading a contract at the last possible moment, making important payments or finishing up work tasks. I only recently learned about ADD, and I, as an ignorant also believed that ADHD means a super hyperactive child, and not a potato like me who sits all day and starts daydreaming in the middle of a work meeting.
I always joked that I had add but I never really believed it. This video just made me realize I probably actually have it. I've shown symptoms of it my whole life
I first got diagnosed with ADD in 3rd grade. Now, after 9 years of having ADD and being a senior in high school, I find it so hard to be able to remotely relate to any resource or person. I still don't know anyone else who has ADD, but I am very thankful that there are some videos like this one to make me feel not alone in my diagnosis. Also, I heavily relate to all of the symptoms listed in the video, and of course more signs as well. I just really appreciate the fact that there's actual content that solely discusses ADD, and not ADHD. Like I genuinely appreciate the discussion of ADD in this video. So, thank you Psych2Go.
My parents always tell me that i dont have any mental illness because i have nothing to be stressed about i have all the symptoms and when my doctor asked if i had Adhd or bipolar disorder in not lying when i say my parents SCREAMED and said "MY DAUGHTER DOSE NOT HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS I WOULD NO THAT IM HER MOM/DAD". this is why parents need to focus and listen to their kids
@Monokuma I am terribly sorry that you are having to go through these difficulties. Sometimes parent's take issues like these to heart, & personally think that they, as parents, have done something wrong. They do not understand how the disorder actually works. I know it must be difficult for you, but maybe if you spoke with another adult that you trust to be discrete, & then maybe they could talk with your parents to where they could fully understand this disorder & then they(your parents) could possibly not take it so personal & would want to help. I'm hoping the very best for you & your family.✌️💚😉
I really really wish this information had been around when i was a child. I've since been diagnosed with adult adhd (inattentive) and they said that it most likely carried from my childhood. Describing aspects of my childhood behavior, they posit that i likely had it always. Long before the other... problems were formed. In fact, a few of my mental and emotional issues likely stem directly or indirectly from this disorder. From self esteem (being constantly told off and called lazy will have that effect) to procrastination... and a few very indirect results like bullying. Not the only reason, by far, but I'm sure it has its butterfly effect on a lot of areas. It certainly didn't help. Thank you for the informative video! I'm absolutely sharing this around. 😊
Thank you for the beautiful demonstration. I know that i have ADD, not diagnostic, but it is always good to read the symptoms it makes me rethink my ADD and forgive myself for not doing that well in life.
I never knew that I had ADHD. Now that I realize this, I have come to know that I was diagnosed with it when I was 13. I tend to forget whatever I study. I always get frustrated about the tasks that need more focus to learn. My grades suddenly got lower. I always forget about my daily chores. I still have it. I'm having several depression and traumas. Now that I know about it, I can understand that what am I doing is not actually my fault. I can forgive myself now. thanks for sharing this content.
I loved the explanation in this video! I think it’s incredibly important to also point out how people with ADD or ADHD aren’t always openly struggling either, people with such conditions can still be successful in classwork and workplace activities, but that doesn’t mean it is easy. I’ve seen many people (namely parents) brush off the possibility of this condition because “your grades are fine,” or “you’re not struggling in school, you’re just stressed.” or similar saying, but it’s equally as important to recognize that success doesn’t override the possibility of being challenged, etc.
Man didn’t think I’d relate to all of the things here 😂 my mom dose think I have ADHD but it’s not confirmed by any doctors of such ( at least not that I know of) and something I’ve been struggling with for months now is homework and now me and my sister usually do homework together, it’s nice to have someone to talk to and it’s been keeping me focused and idk just wanted to share this for some reason.
I relate to everything too. Only but my mom and general practitioner didn't think much of it, and as I'm beginning to be more aware of what I do, and I have a huge struggle on homework. Well, most of the time I feel overwhelmed to do them, but when I can finally do them, I get easily distracted (hw can be about Egypt and then immediately think about the aspects I can put in my webtoon, then from there develop my webtoon plot like). Plus the amount of times my mom scolded me for not doing chores, and mainly because they feel overwhelming. And the more I learn about ADHD, the more I think about my childhood and the amount of times my teacher scolded me for daydreaming, not doing homework, and even putting me in detention to do all the homework I missed.
@@Psych2go it’s been rough these past few weeks but it’s been getting better, how’s yours? I really like your videos its really been helping me understand more about mental illness! You are an amazing channel that I’m really happy I found it ❤️
Well, I have ADHD. But not this kind. Good to know. I really appreciate all of the mental health and psychology information you share with us. I love how you guys take so much time to research and put all of this amazing information out for anyone to learn.
As a child with ADD, this is not all symptoms, but a great video explaining! And dont self-diagnose yourself as someone with ADD, speak to therapists, doctors and phsycologists first.
I’ve had ADHD for years now, & I realize I relate to this a lot. I think I’ll ask my mom if she knows what type I am, but these solutions are helpful! Thank you for that
I was diagnosed with ADD very young. And have struggled with it more in adult years than ever. I definitely put things that require large amounts of attention and dedication off until I just straight up forget about it. I'd also like to add, yes focusing on particular things can be very hard. However, at the same time, I can easily get tunnel-visioned on what I'm doing so hard that if I get pulled out of that hyperfocus, I straight up have to remember how to interact with everything. Like "right, I need to actually hold conversations with my co-workers." crazy how the effects can make it hard, yet so seemingly easy to focus that I can't focus on anything but what I'm focusing on. Like how I'm focusing on how weird the word focus is now.
I’ve wondered for a long time if I may have ADHD because of different struggles live had through out my life, but, being misinformed, I always wrote off my wonderments because the symptoms of ‘stereotypical’ ADHD didn’t quite fit what I was experiencing. Then, I watched this video and read some others’ experiences in the comments and it just kinda clicked. This has given me the clarity to be able to speak up out my experiences with my therapist, so thank you!
I love how you explain these problems and how to solve them it’s so helpful, and I can finally explain why I didn’t submit the seven assignments I completed.
Giving into avoidance with inattentive type ADHD is so dangerous because it can snowball into you not doing anything with real effort and becoming anxious about everything. I've been working hard lately to try and rewire my thinking. Now I sometimes have a lot of fun when I challenge my brain because I am a lot nicer to myself when I slip up.
ADHD is definitely an odd thing especially depending on the person, it's sort of like a gift and a curse at the same time. like the ability to pay attention to small details when fixing stuff in my case, but then you're like easily bored by some other work or you forget why you had a glass in your hand when you needed to get a drink of water or you just zone out and stare off into the distance and then some days you just feel like the Energizer Bunny and on others you're falling apart, in my 30 years of being alive being diagnosed 20 years ago two different times originally ADD then they did a reevaluation and changed it to ADHD. I found ways to trick my brain a bit. it's a bit hard though but it takes a lot of practice and mental energy especially if you practice being mindful of your surroundings though I do understand this won't work for everyone you pretty much have to have a very strong will to overcome this and it's different for each person. I still remember the office that had me testing in with the block shapes to fit it into the right places and all the questions and stuff and the doctors were so nice, wish I could say the same for the school teachers though some of them understood what I was going through but not all of them.
I have been struggling with these symptoms & more for as far back as I can remember. Both my children, now adults, were diagnosed as children, but I didn't even know that it existed until my kids were diagnosed in the early 2000s. I didn't even put the pieces together until my daughter started sending me RUclips shorts & videos or Facebook posts. I'm thinking about getting tested, but I feel foolish asking to get tested later in life & taking that time slot away from a child getting help.... Thank you for making these videos. They have been helping me understand things about myself & learning to heal!
I just want to say this channel has really helped me discover certain things about me, and why I act in ways i do. So thank you, this channel has helped me a lot
This video is very accurate. Adulthood has been a challenge! I don’t hate the way I am, - I think it makes me a more patient, compassionate person - but I regret that my behavior sometimes undermines my family’s trust in me. Edit: Case in point. I was so focused on writing my comment that I flaked on an appointment. They called my husband at work, so he called me, which reminded me that I promised to have his car looked at today (because I ran over something in the road last night ) And then I remembered that my son actually needs the car this afternoon, Which reminded me that I told him last night I would put his laundry in the dryer and didn’t, and even though i remembered to make sure my daughter made it to class, I never checked on my so who had slept through his alarm…
I was diagnosed with ADD when I was young- the inattentive kind. I feel like now with social media spreading misinformation a lot of people self diagnose themselves with ADHD without knowing all the facets that come with. When I tell my friends who have self diagnosed that I have ADD, they don’t believe me because I’m not the hyperactive type. I have worked very hard to fight against the way my mind is wired to work, but it’s frustrating when people who haven’t been diagnosed by professionals discount the struggles I have been through because they’re not the same as what they have experienced. :(
I watched this last night and I’ve already been diagnosed but I wanted to do an experiment on waching my behavior throughout the day and realized I did all of these multiple times throughout the day to whoever reads this comment: you shoud try this
As someone with a combo of hyperactive and inattentive ADHD, I am rarely bored. I often spend time staring off into space, but I'm not bored. I enjoy thinking about everything and anything all the time! Your thoughts is often going way faster than your focus and your body
I'm glad to see more attention to ADHD. While this can be frustrating, the neurological effects can be reduced with discipline and practice. Especially when you do physical exercises; it's perhaps the best efficient way to positively help with both hyperactivity and inattention from ADHD.
Watching this to see if I might have ADD. Put it this way, I started watching over 20 mins ago and I’m only 2:16 through the video. There’s your answer haha.
I'm 68. I think I just looked in a mirror! I'm not sure that "ADHD" or other keywords were a thing when I was younger, but this explains many things, past & present.
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD (I do not know which type) and this video clarified alot of things I wasn't sure about if it was just me or might be an effect of the disorder, thank you Psych2Go as it's been a confusing ordeal to say the least
I learned to live with my ADD since i was a little kid. Its very difficult to deal with sometimes especially combined with the depression and tiredness i was dealing with a few years ago too. Im horrible at learning theoretical stuff but practical is something i pick up insanely quick. Anything practical there is, is something i can do in at least half the time other people need to pick it up. Think of driving, shooting a gun or playing a sport. But when you ask me to read a book and make a summary of it, it will take me MONTHS to do so for a simple small book, because i dont have the attention to read for long periods of time and combined with my Dyslexia its horrendous. I was very bad in school but im good at doing my job and it shows that theoretical stuff in school doesn't mean you don't understand or want to understand the practical aspects of what you are studying.
my understanding is that ADD is an outdated term, they kinda just lump everyone together under ADHD now. there is research being done on another attention disorder called sluggish cognitive tempo, or SCT. it's not in the DSM but it might be worth looking in to if you feel like you fit into the old ADD diagnosis.
is it outdated? i suppose so. my understanding is ADHD is HYPERACTIVE whereas ADD is the INATTENTIVE type. and then there’s the combined where you have qualities of both. I suppose you can use ADHD like an umbrella term like they said in the video. I also wouldn’t be surprised if people still use the term ADD since that’s what happens when you phase out a term, you still have the people that grew up with the word using it. Never heard of SCT, although idk if I like the term “sluggish” lol. Did the research say if it’s part of ADHD?
@@Rebecca-asdf you aren't the only one who doesn't like the word "sluggish" either, i think they are actually working on changing that. SCT isn't part of ADHD, but you can have both.
Hey Psych2go Team! I watch pretty much all your videos and I would like to see a video about the parallels of ADHD and anxiety! I appreciate and love your videos :) greetings from Germany
I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years. With so much anxiety Not until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatmentPsilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms
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 Germany. Really need
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I was curious when I clicked this. I have been diagnosed with inattentive adhd since I was little, and number 3 hurt the most, as for some reason it has not clicked in my brain, and I have labeled myself as lazy which degrades at the mind very quickly. It was nice to be reminded that im not lazy, thank you.
I really think that I have ADHD when I told my parents that I needed to be sure (they don't know what ADHD is)when I told them the symptoms of it and what it is causing they literally just said "it's all in your head you are fine" so yeah
Hii Psych2Go!! I was wondering if you could do a video about Autism and ADHD in combination with each other? They are often portrayed as polar opposites, and while that may be true in some occasions, they also have a high comorbid rate.... I think it would be interesting to see
Hi Aceeghost, thanks for suggesting a topic! We currently these topics in separate videos. Feel free to search them under our channel. It may cover some of the questions you might have! For now, we don't have a plan creating a video about Autism and ADHD in combination with each other.
@@lucidfangirl1030 ADHD and Autism have overlapping symptoms, for example sensory issues, social issues or impulsivity. But then again, they both have symptoms that differentiate from each other. Autism has more repetitive behaviours like stimming and more difficulties with social interactions, while ADHD has more problems with inattentiveness (lack of focus and concentration) or impulsivity (blurring out and interrupting others) It kinda depends on what you’re struggling with the most. But as I said before they have a high comorbid rate, so if you have one, it is likely that you could also have the other one I hope that helps :D
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@@mariomaster101official wait a minute.. the video says it was posted 4 minutes ago and your comment is 7 minutes ago.. THIS DOESN’T ADD UP 🤔
It's magic :D
@@Psych2go yes
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1- Daydreaming/Easily Distracted
2- Quickly Bored
3- Does not pay close attention/careless
4- Forgets Routine Chores
5- Avoids tasks that require focus
man i just came to the comments before even starting to the video. what does that say about me💀
Well...shit.
@@issysgalentine dont selfdiagnose it's way more than that 😟
oof that’s me
Oof...
As someone with ADHD there's tons of things that aren't usually mentioned:
- being sensitive to sounds, smells and lights;
- constant thoughts in your mind: you start to do something and then during actually doing it you get distracted by side quests;
- you start lots of things but actually never finish one of them;
- you loose your phone in your own bedroom, almost get the kitchen on 🔥, loose the bus card, your keys... Yeah everything;
- your can get overstimulated by external and internal stuff and you get so confused that you wanna cry, be alone and without anyone touching you.
- you overfocus on something and forget to eat and drink, or even hold not to go to the bathroom because your on flow time;
- someone talking to you: you zone out. Then you comeback. - ah yes totally agree. 🤣;
- forgets everyones birthday, important stuff unless you get it somewhere you can actually track;
- important test tomorrow.. please brain 🥹 focus this one time. 🧠: No;
- do you remember that one time...? ... 🐟 no.. but the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
That last one is currently me right now and I feel so guilty about it
Edit: for context, when I commented the overstimulated one was last
@@saorise28 don't be. It's actually genetic. There's a 70 to 88% of passing ADHD to your kids. Yep you read that right. 😅
And it's uncontrollable, just rest and have your time. Try to relax and let it pass.
I guess that would be part of the mixed type, but I get overstimulated and really anxious when I'm already at a certain stress level. Anyway, felt. And I gotta get back to my work.
"loose the bus card" reminds me of when I was a kid and I panicked ao much checking all my pockets bc my bus pass was gone!
It was in my coat sleeve, by my wrist.
Just as a little extra here: Sensitivity to surroundings and overstimulation can absolutely be a part of adhd, but its also important not to confuse that with sensory issues in autism. Us with adhd can be sensitive to our surroundings because it can easily serve to distract us. Overstimulation and eventually breakdowns are unfortunately common because our surroundings can worsen our concentration and it turns our minds into more of a mess. And, coupled with emotional dysregulation, that shit will make you cry out of frustration. But like… if you have meltdowns because the lights are too bright or your mom talked too loud or you can feel your clothing and it just is too much and it actually sorta *hurts…* consider autism. A lot of people with adhd also have autism, it’s just that adhd is more commonly looked for and diagnosed.
One of the core aspects of ADD, ADHD, and ADID is the that you are able to focus on things that interest you to the ignorance of the world. Most people think that ADHD just means you lack focus, which is not the truth. Being able to focus on things that interest you is strangely easy for people with ADD. Just wanted to bring this up, since it's overlooked as signs in this line.
Thanks for sharing Vincent!
@@Psych2go Not a problem. Having ADHD myself, I understand the struggles quite a bit, and if I am going to be a public speaker on Developmental Disabilities, I should at least understand my own strengths and weaknesses.
This is why I believe the word "disorder" isn't fit for ADD. It puts it on the spotlight as a bad thing, when sometimes it is advantageous
This makes me quite convinced I may have some form of ADHD. Maybe I should check.
I just posted a comment on how I made things interesting to help me keep focus on it! Interest is everything, with some techniques I actually expanded my interests as well, cause I was able to link it to something I did already like ❤️❤️❤️
I don't remember licensing the rights to my life story to these people
Just feel the same.. first time see myself in the cartoon. And let’s be honest how many times did you stop this video before finishing? It’s my 3 time and only 3 min of watching
Is it a symptom to have to stop the video to comment because if not i cant understand anything? Like u dont knkw what im writing or what thw video even says..@olenapravylo
You guys have the ability to consciously pause it? I’m super jealous. 😂 I constantly have to rewind things after realizing I’ve been spacing out for the last three minutes or I’ve gotten up and wandered off and started doing something else partway through the video.
@@rstrid5505 this is me and that is why i am always stuck on the first chapter of every subject because they take 2 day and my memory power being worse than that of a goldfish , i forget what i was supposed to do the next day and when i do remember then i forget what i studied in previous lecture
@@JiyaYadav-qe9gy I feel you. Are you getting any help? I tried Focalin, but that seemed to make my focus and impulse control even worse. Trying Adderall now. Hoping something will work.
My fiancé, who has inattentive ADHD, sent me this and said it made him cry because it validated so many of the struggles he’s had over the years, and he had no idea it was because of his ADHD. He’s also struggled to get proper accommodations because for a long time, it wasn’t seen as a valid disorder because he’s just not hyperactive. So thank you sincerely for making this video, and for helping someone feel seen.
I cried too. 🤗
I had a lot of tears streaming through my eyes
It's so rare to see people informing on ADD and as someone who has it I REALLY appreciate you guys doing this!!!
You're very welcome! This was another topic request from everyone. Let us know if there is anything we need to improve on :)
@@Psych2go Did you make a video which *helps* people with AD(H)D focus or perform certain tasks without struggle? i think we’d really appreciate that any time :]
@@Psych2go Thank you
add doesn't exist it's just adhd
@@idk-rp2dq ADHD is (and was) sometimes referred to as ADD. ADD used to be an older term for ADHD, but more modernly its used to refer to “inattentive-type ADHD” that describes ADHD but with a significant lack of Hyperactivity (as of the H in adhd) and overall symptoms of dezorganization, lack of focus and forgetfulness. TLDR: ADD is a term BRANCHED from ADHD
correct me if im wrong!!
As someone who has ADD, it can be difficult living with it, especially when people don't and can't understand why we act the way we do. Here are some other things about ADD people don't even know about:
1. We remind ourselves about something we have to do, but then (raspberry) we forget all about it a minute later.
2. We often can't finish what we started. For me, I would have an intense burst of focus for a few days to a week; then, I lose it and end up not finishing any projects or get distracted with something else
3. We can't cope with stress well. Indeed, we get stressed so easily because we're prone to be overwhelmed and even overstimulated. Sometimes it's too much that one would have an emotional outburst.
4. Mood swings, low frustration intolerance, anger issues. I'm not sure if anger especially and ADD/ADHD are intertwined, but in my case, this is a big one for me. One minute, I can be upbeat; next minute, I can be sad. It's frustrating as hell.
5. People with ADD/ADHD may have poor planning, and can't follow directions. Especially for me, it's difficult to even follow a map.
@ArcaneSiren I can totally relate with what you're saying.
You described me 😔
Thank you for educating us on this! You are amazing :)
Yes definitely. I get so stressed I would just sleep the entire day.
@@youngkey3051 You can sleep???🙃
As someone who is currently being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, this "type" of ADHD is mostly me. It's very difficult to deal with things when you just can't bring your mind and body to do them and one of the reasons is you being easyly distracted or you just starting to unintentionally daydream the whole time
For sure! What strategies have you applied now that work for you?
I can’t even get out of the house in the morning on time. Always daydreaming during tasks….
Yes
Did you get your diagnosis in the end?
Jesus loves you!💞May God bless you all and your loved ones and have a blessed day, night and life!✝️💞
This is absolutely spot on. I’m 100% the inattentive add type. Always have been and it gets viewed as being lazy by most people unfortunately. In fact this video took me about 12 minutes to get through because I randomly started daydreaming through the video and had to go back to find my place. The chores being broken down is a HUGE thing for me as well. Neurotypical people will look at a kitchen and just clean it. I physically can’t bring myself to do that. I have to divide up the work like ( left stove countertop, 15 min break, right stove countertop, 15 min break, stove top, 15 min break, sweep/ mop floors, 15 min break, gather trash and take out, 15 min break, do dishes, 15 min break, etc. It’s the only way I can function and even then I fall behind and get overwhelmed super easily. It’s only gotten worse as I’ve gotten older too. It’s really hard to deal with it and most people gloss over the ADD diagnosis as if it’s something minor when it really does affect virtually every aspect of our lives in a major way. Getting others to understand that isn’t easy, so for that I say thank you for this video
I’m autistic and always had issues with organization, lack of focus in general, initiation, and finishing tasks. Like you, I tend to break things into time chunks in order to get things done. Problem is, if I never start nothing gets done. I may be ADD as well since my experience seems to align with all the signs. I have an almost impossible task to finish any goal, let alone important ones.
I just get so overwhelmed by too many tasks, i run back and forth to them like a chicken with its head cut off.I cant finish one task before moving on.
Its nice to see something on ADD i normally never see pepole that talk about it i normally just tell peole i have AdHd instead of ADD bcs they often dont know what it is
As a person diagnosed with ADD I can infact confirm that this video hit home way to hard. Its true. I have been strugling since i went to pre-school. Test, daily tasks made me cry, develop depression. To this day i'm taking medication for both the depression and ADD. Aint easy
Same here, I get Ritalin for my ADD. It helps me to focus, still I get bored easily and avoid complex tasks that require high level of attention.
Daily tasks make me cry too. Living in a country where people are so uninformed about mental health issues is a struggle. People call me dumb, stupid, inattentive, uninterested, when in reality I’m not doing it on purpose and it breaks my heart so badly.
U r very brave
you've come so far and are continuing to do so!! Keep growing!! Its like picking up a new skill, all it takes is practice. Keep crushing it bro!
@@glendasegreiro 🥺. Don't worry. You got this!! 🙌
Just been recently diagnosed with ADHD. And I’m usually the quiet person. So naturally people didn’t believe when I said that I think I have it. I had read that ADHD can appear to be anxiety and/or depression. I noticed that a good amount of people in my family have ADHD. So I began to wonder if my anxiety and depression was actually ADHD. Also I must mention that my anti-anxiety medication was not working. But since I’ve been prescribed ADHD medication and a mood stabilizer, I’m now in a much better place mentally. I’m finally able to push myself to go back to school.
You got this!
Yes as a kid I was diagnosed with OCD and Anxiety but it’s really ADD. I lived all my life not knowing what was holding me back.
What did you have, could you show me which medicines or any types of functioned food?
Im in this position right now
Jesus loves you!💞May God bless you all and your loved ones and have a blessed day, night and life!✝️💞
I haven't been diagnosed yet, but my boyfriend, who has ADHD, told me to get checked because he recognized the signs. This entire video is very accurate to me. I'm currently looking into a therapist to help me get an official diagnosis.
Thank you.
Diagnosis shouldn't be your man concern. Treatment options should be. Not exactly something you want to have.
@@afriendorfoe sometimes you do need an official diagnosis for certain treatments like medication. that's been my experience.
The video fits basically anyone who uses Tiktok
Me too! The exact same story except my friend with ADHD told me
@@FactsBeFacts social media does ruin people
I was “diagnosed” with inattentive ADHD when I was young but my doctors never knew hardly anything about it and never told me much about it. This video felt so good to watch seeing how there is so much more information about this. I feel like I now understand myself a lot more knowing some of these things aren’t my fault why I am the way I am. It made me feel so validated to finally know something about this after being on this earth for 21 years.
I feel you it gives me Fomo the fact that I could had ended all this suffering if i just went to a psychologist. But im also grateful I discovered that in an earlier age than you. Im 17 right know. Stay strong my man 🤧
Try being 61 and no help from family, military, relationships...I find to do lists help and having MANY projects going on at the same time helps immensely. That way you can bounce around and you're still getting things completed, eventually.
Tip: if to-do lists don’t work for you try making a list of completed tasks aka a “done list”. You’ll feel good when you complete the task and get to put it on your list of done tasks. Or try a hybrid of sorts, set up like a pros and cons list. Put on one side what you need to do, then once completed put a check mark next to it or transfer it to the done side of the list. That way you don’t just get overwhelmed by all the tasks, you’ll be able to see what is done and what still needs to be done. I did this in high school. We worked a lot on google classroom and so I’d pin tabs of all my assignments and try to order then by due date so I knew what needed to focus on the most. Then as I worked I could turn in the assignments and the close the pinned tab and move on to the next assignment. It also helped me gauge when to take breaks better. It was also easier to re-read the assignment details and make sure on doing it right. This helped especially for English essays that had details about topic, length and format.
5 Signs of Inattentive ADHD (ADD)
1. Often Day Dream or Easily Distracted 1:05
2. Bored Quickly 2:02
3. Doesn't Pay Close Attention or Is Careless 2:35
4. Forget Routine Chores 3:22
5. Advisor Task That Require Focus 4:06
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As a person with ADHD I appreciate the increase in this kind of content :)
Thanks for your feedback Lochan. This was one of the topic that a lot requested in the past. Let us know if these points resonate with you
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Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, I would like to give them a try but haven't found any legit grower to get it.
A lot of people have testified about this and I really want to give it a shot. I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels
Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.
Oh gods yall are shroom bots. For fucks sake.
Heroin addiction is a lot different than a chemical imbalance bud.
As someone with officially diagnosed ADD, one of the most helpful things I do to try and keep me on task and help keep me from forgetting important things I need to do is setting alarms and reminders for _everything_ and doing my best to try to keep a consistent schedule. Pretty much everything I need to do is set to a time with an alarm and reminder attached. Feed pets, wash dishes, take my meds, etc...
I am the same way - I have to have reminders for EVERYTHING! Even so, I still often miss things or am late because my alarm went off and I hit stop and then immediately forget!
@@JonesLeFae I know that feeling all too well. I'll be working on something when an alarm goes off and I'll hit stop and tell myself I'll do whatever it was for right after I finish a certain part then end up forgetting all about it.
@@slasher3336 Exactly. It’s comforting to know I’m not the only one!
I have notebooks all over my house, I like writing list of things I need to get done for the day, week, month. It helps…unless I get overwhelmed with my list and only half of it gets done…but it’s progress 😊
@@bryanoooopj I'm right there with you!
ADHD and ADD are the same condition. It’s important to clarify that ADHD actually exists on a spectrum (the type assigned upon diagnosis only describes how you’re presenting at the time, or how you present most of the time), and an individual can present inattentive at times and hyperactive at other times, over the span of their lives. You don’t necessarily present the same throughout your whole life, especially when you have comorbid conditions like depression or autism. For more comprehensive understanding of ADHD experiences I recommend the How to ADHD channel here on RUclips.
Well idk if i can agree with that. My friend has ADHD and i have ADD. We are in a few things the same but in other things we are very different.
I know that there are different types of ADHD but i wouldnt call ADHD and ADD the same.
@@aegufm4531 agreed
@@aegufm4531 There's nothing to disagree with. It's just a fact
@@aegufm4531 might very well be wrong but this is in a criteria for diagnosis called dsm 5 i believe. It's highly debated tho.
@Jessica Michelle I completely agree with you. Also thank you for the recommendation abt the How to Channel.✌️💜☺️
"Avoids tasks that require focus". Well, that summed my problems up way too perfectly...
It was so hard in school having ADD,
The teachers and students really just treated me like I was stupid 🙃
Also I'm a mixed kid , and I don't like putting race in to things but other kids with the same symptoms at my school would get treated way better for their symptoms 😅 I was left to just keep repeating...
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've been struggling with these symptoms my entire life and didn't think about the fact that it may be something like this until last year. I've done countless hours of research when I'm in some sort of hyperfocus spell- and everything leads to it, things are finally clicking. I brought it up to my mom and the only thing she said was "if you had that, your teachers would've said something" but in actuality, I never get noticed because I'm "the quiet kid" I always sit in the back, behind everyone. My grades are a D average for Christs sake. None of the teachers ever ask if I'm having trouble, they just get angry because I don't understand things or turn in work late. I even brought my suspicions up with my school counselor (I was seeing her for my depression issues) and made it clear that I wasn't trying to self diagnose and she said "okay, but you could also research symptoms of cancer and you could have the symptoms, it doesn't necessarily mean you have cancer. So be careful with self diagnosing-" like- I understand where you're coming from but at the same time- I feel like this is a serious conversation- who knows, maybe I am in the wrong for doing research and having suspicions -
Sorry this got too long, thank you for listening, have a great day!
You got this!
@@Psych2go thank you so much!!
I believe if you’re struggling, regardless of whether it’s adhd or something else, they should be wanting to help you and help look into why it could be adhd. I hope you find the help you need
nah take yourself seriously. dealt with the same issues as u and i nvr got help for it, im helping myself now and i just graduated yesterday literally almost two years later than my class because i was behind in like 6 classes. ur counselor sounds like an ass. u know ur body well so jus research it to the best of ur ability and talk to a trusted teacher maybe about getting extra help. i always had to sit in the back n suffer too until i found something that worked for meee
I'm so sorry to hear that all the adults around you sound so dismissive. I had anxiety and depression issues throughout my entire time at school, and felt like no-one ever took them seriously (even when I was having regular panic attacks around the age of 15). I'd say, looking back, that it's one of the things that contributed to me dropping out of university (not once, but twice!).
Is there any way you could get some help outside of your school counsellor? Perhaps speak to a family doctor about it?
Agree with other commentors about this - you know your mind and body better than teachers or parents.
Wishing you all the best. ❤
As a person who was diagnosed with ADD back in the early 80s you hit all the marks on this video yes it a struggle for me at times to do my daily living skills but it’s not the end of the world don’t give up you may have to have caseworkers or a support system to help you manage daily task it’s nothing to be ashamed of and don’t let others outside your support system make you feel that way either sometimes some flowers need a little more help to grow
This video is highly appreciated because, for most of my life, I've struggled with ADD. A lot of the time, when people who don't know me see me at first glance, they may think there's nothing wrong with me. I submit my homework in on time at school, and I do what needs to be done at work with minimal supervision needed. What makes life difficult, though, is when stress takes over in one way or another, and then my symptoms start to interfere, and I have to put in more effort to either work against them or just push through like nothing's wrong.
I had a rough life not knowing that I was not at fault for my lack of attention or Impulse behavior 😢Now at the age of 56 years young what's really weird amazing i feel like I'm still a little girl/ young lady as I said I'm 56 years young I think it's because Now I know what I've been missing
I thank you for the bottom of my heart ❤
This is really great to see how it points out that hyperactivity is not the only sign that someone has ADHD. I have ADHD, and it's always leaned towards Inattentive, and all these fit me perfectly. (I can be in a room by myself with something I should be doing and still find a way to distract myself)
All people with ADHD/ADD are hyperactive. It's whether it is expressed internally or externally. There are so many factors that contribute to how you can express it. People who have social anxiety won't be hyperactive outside of their comfort zone, it then will be expressed internally, zoning out, overthinking ect. But I promise you, if that same person is in their comfort zone, they're more hyperactive than a dog at the park.
@@Jason-qx9hn Yeah, but a lot of people assume that if someone has ADHD, they would be expressing that hyperactivity more physically. Inattentive is the more calm form that people don't always associate with ADHD, and it's good to see it focused on in this video.
@darkdragoness5 This is sadly the case of ignorance of the condition. ADHD is an insanely conplex condition, and putting more labels on top of labels confuses the condition more and more, hence why most scientists like Dr Russell Barkley follow a more open discussion when talking about adhd. I highly recommend reading some of his literature. It's probably one of the most amazing scientists in the field.
Unfortunately I haven't been able to and won't be able to get a proper diagnosis but this helps me understand that my declining grades and attentiveness might not be me being dumb and my constant need for stimuli and activity either mental or physical may be because of ADHD. Thanks psych2go I nearly went crazy thinking of what could be wrong with me😂
Hi Alffy, I hope you are able to get the proper support from the professional. We also have a discord where you can talk about anything. If you ever needed someone to talk to. Feel free to join our discord discord.gg/EsWEvrJ just note no medical advice will be given in this discord
@@Psych2go thanks I hope so too
bro same. My declining grades are due to avoiding homework (and extreme procrastination) and feeling overwhelmed to do an essay or smth. Plus, there's barely stimuli/activity so I highly hope transferring to another college will help with that.
@@connordoesexist1807 yeah I can relate sometimes it's just a lack of drive honestly, nothing really peaks my interest anymore. Lessons sometimes feel long and boring unlike when I was younger and even practicals which use to be my favourite thing became so awful that suddenly daydreaming seems so much more appealing than listening, hopefully I hope that changing colleges will help you
I’m so sorry to hear that and I truly wish you the best 🥺🙏🏽
I was diagnosed with ADD about 5-6 years ago (I started medication around that time too), and it’s rarely talked about bc many people say it doesn’t exist anymore. I really appreciate you talking about!!
How do you feel after starting medication
@@srkzn5304 it was great, and really helps me out to this day!
@@Shae29 what medication were you prescribed?
@@srkzn5304 Concerta. I take the 36 Mg in the mornings for school days, and either the 10 Mg, half of the 27 Mg, or all of the 27 Mg, on the weekends for hw (depending on what homework I have). The more concentrated the Mg, the more you’ll concentrate
I’ve struggled with ADD my whole life and people tend to confuse it with ADHD or haven’t even heard of the disorder. It just goes to show how a lot of people aren’t educated on certain topics. I really appreciate this video for educating and making awareness of ADD because it’s not talked about as much as it should be.
ADD is now inattentive ADHD just like how aspergers is now combined with autism on the ASD, so they aren't wrong, just confused about what kind of adhd
Yeah it needs to be talked about more cuz I have it to and it sucks
ADD is a real disorder, but the term ADD (attention-deficit disorder) is outdated. Now, the disorder that was once called ADD is called ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) In 1980, the DSM-III introduced the term "ADD (Attention-Deficit Disorder) with or without hyperactivity." That terminology (ADD) technically expired with the revision in 1987 to ADHD in the DSM-III-R. In the DSM-IV, published in 1994, ADHD with sub-types was presented. It wasn't until 1987 that the standard name of ADD was changed to ADHD. Then, in 1994, ADHD was finally broken down into the three different types, or presentations, that we have today. While many people still use the term ADD as a type of ADHD, it is no longer a formal classification in the medical community.
Yes!
Stopping letting ADHD happen to me. I will no longer be a victim of our a product of my condition.
Your videos are helping me to better understand my behaviors so I can adjust / address them.
Thank you!!!!!
Being neurodivergent isn’t something you can just stop. Your brain is wired this way. You may be setting yourself up for serious disappointment, and frustration. If you think you can be “cured” or that you can just somehow make it go away by learning the right strategy or something. You absolutely can learn to live with it better and get treatment, but we can’t just choose to stop being ADHD
This explains why I would procrastinate all of my essays in school and finish them all the night before they were due. I just couldn’t focus at all unless it was the last day. My focus and brain just worked better when I had no other choice but to research and write or else I’d fail.
thanks for this, i’ve been diagnosed with ADD since i was younger but i only ever see people talk about ADHD and the hyperactive part of it
Ikr!
If you are younger and are watching this video don't wait to get an assessment. The earlier you get help and learn how to manage it the better things will be, I promise. I was diagnosed as a child but stopped taking medication and receiving treatment at around 14. Now at 38 I finally began to get treatment again after 25 years of "sucking it up" and I really wish that I did it sooner. I dealt with so many issues throughout my life that were caused by my difficulties with focus.
Excellent advice. I was diagnosed around 25 or so. Didn’t believe in medicating. My brain was pharmaceuticals back then. Figured I was smart enough and tough enough to just keep pushing through it like I had been. Fortunately, or unfortunately, I was a smart kid and able to mask well enough. in my fort and slowing down, it’s becoming impossible to keep up with everything. I’m beginning to realize I’ve basically driven myself into a very deep depressive pit trying to handle this on my own. As somebody who was incredibly shy as a kid and somebody who doesn’t like to ask for help, I think I did some serious damage that’s gonna take years of therapy, but at least I’m starting that journey now. if you think you have it, say something to adults you trust but if they claim you don’t have it, make them explain why, and look it up to verify it.
As someone who is diagnosed with add I’m very thankful to see a informative video on it since it gets over looked alot and it’s always adhd
I'm 66 and have only recently become aware of inattentive ADHD in women. I recognize myself and I recognize my mother. Both of us having depressive illnesses. Neither of us diagnosed. At least now I am on a waiting list for assessment. Thank you for the video but please consider doing a video of how it affects women especially those of us who are older.
I was diagnosed with inattentive ADD as a child. I'm in my 30's now and well...I still do all the things listed in the video. It did get better only because the world started to be more mindful of mental health issues and now they are talked about more, but we still have a long way to go. The biggest difference is now the people that are in my life are understanding and don't make me feel like I'm stupid and don't judge me. My inattentive ADD is part of who I am and I appreciate this video.
This is the ADD I was diagnosed with, it’s rare and im so shocked you guys made this, thank you lol
Hi Zariah, you're very welcome! We would like to hear your personal experience with ADD. Did you find these points resonate with you? Are there other points that you have experienced that aren't listed from this video? Would like to hear your input! Thank you! - Cindy
@@Psych2go Hi, thanks for replying, about all of these apply to me.
Talking from experience (diagnosed at 6, retook courses, graduated in highschool and university. Currently master student): your biggest weakness can become your biggest strength, you just need to know yourself.
I'm 52 years old and that's the first time I have ever known something that explains me accurately.
Thankyou for this information, it's most helpful.
Diagnosed as a kid with ADHD This coupled with the ADD inattentiveness was always a Focus issue. I'm 28 now and still affects me at this point in time. All tasks aren't created equally but having friends family and psychologist definitely help but it is still prominent.
Will isn't the only way to rectify this you can stimulate yourself by going for a reward system. That's how I was able to fix a lot of things before burning out on mundane things.
Love your videos!!!
Thank you so much for these
You and Jessica from the adhd channel help me feel unalone.
I’m mixed with hyperactive and inattentive it can feel like a nightmare
You're very welcome. You are not alone!
I remember watching this video a few months ago and talking about it to my therapist. Today I started Medication and I have my official diagnosis in 2 weeks! :D This Channel has helped me so much by just putting my experiences and feelings into words ❤
AS A KID FROM THE RITTLEN ERA! NARCOTICS ARE VERY VERY VERY BAD
DO NOT TAKE METH BASED ANYTHING
Please do update on how the meds have been for you, if they helped? I'm in the process of getting an official diagnosis and my dr recommended me some meds. do they work? do you feel more focused?
Please let us know how you're getting on 😶
@@LukeMeers omg I didn't check my notifications :,) it has been going great! My day to day life has improved due to the meds and I haven't had any side effects :D Life just got less stressful
I've always had this very short attention span whilst being under active and lethargic at the same time. I also daydreamed a lot. With those two parts, you stay static and find it hard to pull yourself out of your own head, therefore learning suffers, probably more than someone with the hyperactive type. I'm in my 30s now and only been prescribed amphetamines a couple of years ago. They help, sometimes massively, but I still find it hard to organise my mind to get things done. Boy do I wish it was diagnosed when I was a child
I’m 26 almost. I wasn’t exactly diagnosed but they mentioned it when I was younger, that it would be a big possibility. I also daydream a lot, struggle to remember a lot, it’s a lot of issues. Don’t really know where to get help in my country.
You got this!
Just realizing this is me at 33. Daydreamed into my early 20s. I have a mode thats lathargic and where my brain's on/off switch is inaccessible to me. I try to run from that mode but last week i had to watch the movie Crank to restart my adrenaline 😅.
My gawd this hit my ADD heart! Dont forget the hyperfocus on the smaller things that are qualified as «not nessesarry» for normal people.
PS: sorry if my english is a little bit of.
I really enjoyed listening to this video! As for me it’s a quite relatable topic. I was diagnosed with ADD as a young child and have struggled through my current adult years.
I can listen all I want and try to learn, only problem is my memory retention is poor and I won’t be able to recall all the details. I struggled with math thoroughly in school, being unable to complete longer algebra problems from being unable to remember what I had been taught.
Currently I deal with forgetfulness at work, lack of motivation and simple mistakes.
Also side note I avoid learning board games/card games due to me being humiliated by not being able to participate well, being a “slow learner”
There is definitely hoping in working around the struggles, praying about it and putting your best foot forward! I hope this reaches someone that might feel the same as me!
❤️
I relate to the games/cards part so much
As somebody that have ADD, this video speaks the truth to 110%. Thank you for informing about this 💙🙏🏻
Back when I was in school, I had really high grades but every now and then (more often than not), my tests came back with a warning (very, very innatentive!). Maths was a nightmare as I'd always replace a + with a - in the middle of the equation or lose a part of it on the way. I could hyperfocus and learn huge chunks of lessons in a really short time, but just as the video said, I would sometimes accidentally skip entire parts of tests. I used to be belittled a lot by my teachers, "focus more", they said. Now as an adult, my biggest enemy is avoiding important adult tasks, like reading a contract at the last possible moment, making important payments or finishing up work tasks. I only recently learned about ADD, and I, as an ignorant also believed that ADHD means a super hyperactive child, and not a potato like me who sits all day and starts daydreaming in the middle of a work meeting.
You’re not alone! Same struggles here🤚🏼
Thank you for educating us on this! You are amazing :)
How are you dealing with ADD?
Hello are you me?
Anything with numbers, official documents, bills…my brain just shuts off.
I always joked that I had add but I never really believed it. This video just made me realize I probably actually have it. I've shown symptoms of it my whole life
I first got diagnosed with ADD in 3rd grade. Now, after 9 years of having ADD and being a senior in high school, I find it so hard to be able to remotely relate to any resource or person. I still don't know anyone else who has ADD, but I am very thankful that there are some videos like this one to make me feel not alone in my diagnosis. Also, I heavily relate to all of the symptoms listed in the video, and of course more signs as well. I just really appreciate the fact that there's actual content that solely discusses ADD, and not ADHD. Like I genuinely appreciate the discussion of ADD in this video. So, thank you Psych2Go.
My parents always tell me that i dont have any mental illness because i have nothing to be stressed about i have all the symptoms and when my doctor asked if i had Adhd or bipolar disorder in not lying when i say my parents SCREAMED and said "MY DAUGHTER DOSE NOT HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS I WOULD NO THAT IM HER MOM/DAD". this is why parents need to focus and listen to their kids
I’m so sorry
that’s terrible
@Monokuma
I am terribly sorry that you are having to go through these difficulties. Sometimes parent's take issues like these to heart, & personally think that they, as parents, have done something wrong. They do not understand how the disorder actually works. I know it must be difficult for you, but maybe if you spoke with another adult that you trust to be discrete, & then maybe they could talk with your parents to where they could fully understand this disorder & then they(your parents) could possibly not take it so personal & would want to help. I'm hoping the very best for you & your family.✌️💚😉
@@cml2968 i wish the best for yours aswell
Shoutout to the people reading the comments whilst listening and will eventually need to rewind it 👊🏽
I really really wish this information had been around when i was a child. I've since been diagnosed with adult adhd (inattentive) and they said that it most likely carried from my childhood. Describing aspects of my childhood behavior, they posit that i likely had it always. Long before the other... problems were formed. In fact, a few of my mental and emotional issues likely stem directly or indirectly from this disorder. From self esteem (being constantly told off and called lazy will have that effect) to procrastination... and a few very indirect results like bullying.
Not the only reason, by far, but I'm sure it has its butterfly effect on a lot of areas. It certainly didn't help.
Thank you for the informative video! I'm absolutely sharing this around. 😊
Thank you for the beautiful demonstration. I know that i have ADD, not diagnostic, but it is always good to read the symptoms it makes me rethink my ADD and forgive myself for not doing that well in life.
I never knew that I had ADHD. Now that I realize this, I have come to know that I was diagnosed with it when I was 13. I tend to forget whatever I study. I always get frustrated about the tasks that need more focus to learn. My grades suddenly got lower. I always forget about my daily chores. I still have it. I'm having several depression and traumas. Now that I know about it, I can understand that what am I doing is not actually my fault. I can forgive myself now. thanks for sharing this content.
I loved the explanation in this video! I think it’s incredibly important to also point out how people with ADD or ADHD aren’t always openly struggling either, people with such conditions can still be successful in classwork and workplace activities, but that doesn’t mean it is easy. I’ve seen many people (namely parents) brush off the possibility of this condition because “your grades are fine,” or “you’re not struggling in school, you’re just stressed.” or similar saying, but it’s equally as important to recognize that success doesn’t override the possibility of being challenged, etc.
Man didn’t think I’d relate to all of the things here 😂 my mom dose think I have ADHD but it’s not confirmed by any doctors of such ( at least not that I know of) and something I’ve been struggling with for months now is homework and now me and my sister usually do homework together, it’s nice to have someone to talk to and it’s been keeping me focused and idk just wanted to share this for some reason.
I relate to everything too. Only but my mom and general practitioner didn't think much of it, and as I'm beginning to be more aware of what I do, and I have a huge struggle on homework. Well, most of the time I feel overwhelmed to do them, but when I can finally do them, I get easily distracted (hw can be about Egypt and then immediately think about the aspects I can put in my webtoon, then from there develop my webtoon plot like). Plus the amount of times my mom scolded me for not doing chores, and mainly because they feel overwhelming. And the more I learn about ADHD, the more I think about my childhood and the amount of times my teacher scolded me for daydreaming, not doing homework, and even putting me in detention to do all the homework I missed.
how's your day?
@@Psych2go it’s been rough these past few weeks but it’s been getting better, how’s yours? I really like your videos its really been helping me understand more about mental illness! You are an amazing channel that I’m really happy I found it ❤️
Well, I have ADHD. But not this kind. Good to know. I really appreciate all of the mental health and psychology information you share with us. I love how you guys take so much time to research and put all of this amazing information out for anyone to learn.
I constantly find myself getting distracted 24/7. This video helped a lot. ❤❤
As a child with ADD, this is not all symptoms, but a great video explaining! And dont self-diagnose yourself as someone with ADD, speak to therapists, doctors and phsycologists first.
I’ve had ADHD for years now, & I realize I relate to this a lot. I think I’ll ask my mom if she knows what type I am, but these solutions are helpful! Thank you for that
thank you for talking about ADD. i feel like mostly ADHD is only talked about
I was diagnosed with ADD very young. And have struggled with it more in adult years than ever. I definitely put things that require large amounts of attention and dedication off until I just straight up forget about it. I'd also like to add, yes focusing on particular things can be very hard. However, at the same time, I can easily get tunnel-visioned on what I'm doing so hard that if I get pulled out of that hyperfocus, I straight up have to remember how to interact with everything. Like "right, I need to actually hold conversations with my co-workers." crazy how the effects can make it hard, yet so seemingly easy to focus that I can't focus on anything but what I'm focusing on. Like how I'm focusing on how weird the word focus is now.
I’ve wondered for a long time if I may have ADHD because of different struggles live had through out my life, but, being misinformed, I always wrote off my wonderments because the symptoms of ‘stereotypical’ ADHD didn’t quite fit what I was experiencing. Then, I watched this video and read some others’ experiences in the comments and it just kinda clicked. This has given me the clarity to be able to speak up out my experiences with my therapist, so thank you!
I love how you explain these problems and how to solve them it’s so helpful, and I can finally explain why I didn’t submit the seven assignments I completed.
Giving into avoidance with inattentive type ADHD is so dangerous because it can snowball into you not doing anything with real effort and becoming anxious about everything. I've been working hard lately to try and rewire my thinking. Now I sometimes have a lot of fun when I challenge my brain because I am a lot nicer to myself when I slip up.
I was told by a therapist I may have ADD or ADHD and this list is accurate to how I act.
Are you planning to get an official diagnosis?
@@Psych2go i'd love to but idk how I can unless talking to doctors and it has always been hard for me to get diagnosed with stuff.
ADHD is definitely an odd thing especially depending on the person, it's sort of like a gift and a curse at the same time. like the ability to pay attention to small details when fixing stuff in my case, but then you're like easily bored by some other work or you forget why you had a glass in your hand when you needed to get a drink of water or you just zone out and stare off into the distance and then some days you just feel like the Energizer Bunny and on others you're falling apart, in my 30 years of being alive being diagnosed 20 years ago two different times originally ADD then they did a reevaluation and changed it to ADHD.
I found ways to trick my brain a bit. it's a bit hard though but it takes a lot of practice and mental energy especially if you practice being mindful of your surroundings though I do understand this won't work for everyone you pretty much have to have a very strong will to overcome this and it's different for each person. I still remember the office that had me testing in with the block shapes to fit it into the right places and all the questions and stuff and the doctors were so nice, wish I could say the same for the school teachers though some of them understood what I was going through but not all of them.
You got this!
I have been struggling with these symptoms & more for as far back as I can remember. Both my children, now adults, were diagnosed as children, but I didn't even know that it existed until my kids were diagnosed in the early 2000s. I didn't even put the pieces together until my daughter started sending me RUclips shorts & videos or Facebook posts. I'm thinking about getting tested, but I feel foolish asking to get tested later in life & taking that time slot away from a child getting help.... Thank you for making these videos. They have been helping me understand things about myself & learning to heal!
I just want to say this channel has really helped me discover certain things about me, and why I act in ways i do. So thank you, this channel has helped me a lot
This video is very accurate. Adulthood has been a challenge! I don’t hate the way I am, - I think it makes me a more patient, compassionate person - but I regret that my behavior sometimes undermines my family’s trust in me.
Edit: Case in point. I was so focused on writing my comment that I flaked on an appointment. They called my husband at work, so he called me, which reminded me that I promised to have his car looked at today (because I ran over something in the road last night ) And
then I remembered that my son actually needs the car this afternoon, Which reminded me that I told him last night I would put his laundry in the dryer and didn’t, and even though i remembered to make sure my daughter made it to class, I never checked on my so who had slept through his alarm…
Love your commitment to spreading awareness. You guys are helping countless people 🙏🏽💛
I was diagnosed with ADD when I was young- the inattentive kind. I feel like now with social media spreading misinformation a lot of people self diagnose themselves with ADHD without knowing all the facets that come with. When I tell my friends who have self diagnosed that I have ADD, they don’t believe me because I’m not the hyperactive type. I have worked very hard to fight against the way my mind is wired to work, but it’s frustrating when people who haven’t been diagnosed by professionals discount the struggles I have been through because they’re not the same as what they have experienced. :(
I watched this last night and I’ve already been diagnosed but I wanted to do an experiment on waching my behavior throughout the day and realized I did all of these multiple times throughout the day to whoever reads this comment: you shoud try this
As someone with a combo of hyperactive and inattentive ADHD, I am rarely bored. I often spend time staring off into space, but I'm not bored. I enjoy thinking about everything and anything all the time! Your thoughts is often going way faster than your focus and your body
I'm glad to see more attention to ADHD.
While this can be frustrating, the neurological effects can be reduced with discipline and practice. Especially when you do physical exercises; it's perhaps the best efficient way to positively help with both hyperactivity and inattention from ADHD.
Watching this to see if I might have ADD. Put it this way, I started watching over 20 mins ago and I’m only 2:16 through the video. There’s your answer haha.
I have ADD and this was very informative. Thank you for making this video for people I really appreciate it!!
You are so welcome! Glad you find this informative!
Now that we are on the subject, I'm so glad these videos are only 5 mins long ❤
I'm 68. I think I just looked in a mirror! I'm not sure that "ADHD" or other keywords were a thing when I was younger, but this explains many things, past & present.
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD (I do not know which type) and this video clarified alot of things I wasn't sure about if it was just me or might be an effect of the disorder, thank you Psych2Go as it's been a confusing ordeal to say the least
You got this!
@@Psych2go thank you ^^ continue doing what you do, it helps so many people and your art is fantastic!
I learned to live with my ADD since i was a little kid. Its very difficult to deal with sometimes especially combined with the depression and tiredness i was dealing with a few years ago too. Im horrible at learning theoretical stuff but practical is something i pick up insanely quick. Anything practical there is, is something i can do in at least half the time other people need to pick it up. Think of driving, shooting a gun or playing a sport. But when you ask me to read a book and make a summary of it, it will take me MONTHS to do so for a simple small book, because i dont have the attention to read for long periods of time and combined with my Dyslexia its horrendous. I was very bad in school but im good at doing my job and it shows that theoretical stuff in school doesn't mean you don't understand or want to understand the practical aspects of what you are studying.
You never fail to make our mental health better than before Psych2go 💙😁.
Thanks so much Lone! :) Thanks for your support! - Cindy
They’re the best 💛
Off topic.. But I love her calming voice... Even tho I struggle to pay attention to anything, her voice helps me alot.
I ADD and this video helped me figure out why I can't seem to remember things and why I miss things others see. Thank you for this.
ironically i sped through the entire video 💀💀💀
my understanding is that ADD is an outdated term, they kinda just lump everyone together under ADHD now. there is research being done on another attention disorder called sluggish cognitive tempo, or SCT. it's not in the DSM but it might be worth looking in to if you feel like you fit into the old ADD diagnosis.
Thanks
is it outdated? i suppose so. my understanding is ADHD is HYPERACTIVE whereas ADD is the INATTENTIVE type. and then there’s the combined where you have qualities of both. I suppose you can use ADHD like an umbrella term like they said in the video. I also wouldn’t be surprised if people still use the term ADD since that’s what happens when you phase out a term, you still have the people that grew up with the word using it. Never heard of SCT, although idk if I like the term “sluggish” lol. Did the research say if it’s part of ADHD?
@@Rebecca-asdf you aren't the only one who doesn't like the word "sluggish" either, i think they are actually working on changing that. SCT isn't part of ADHD, but you can have both.
Thanks for letting us know!
Hey Psych2go Team! I watch pretty much all your videos and I would like to see a video about the parallels of ADHD and anxiety! I appreciate and love your videos :)
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Hi Earomc, thanks for suggesting a topic request. I will share it with the team! - Cindy
I find that it is important to also talk about hyper focus when talking about ADHD
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I was curious when I clicked this. I have been diagnosed with inattentive adhd since I was little, and number 3 hurt the most, as for some reason it has not clicked in my brain, and I have labeled myself as lazy which degrades at the mind very quickly. It was nice to be reminded that im not lazy, thank you.
I really think that I have ADHD when I told my parents that I needed to be sure (they don't know what ADHD is)when I told them the symptoms of it and what it is causing they literally just said "it's all in your head you are fine" so yeah
Same!!
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Do one for signs of thrill seeking behavior
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO WHENEVER PPL THINK OF ADHD THEY THINK THE PHYSICAL AND ITS ANNOYING, also I really needed this-
Thank you so much! I suffer from this since I can remember and it's not easy living life like this, but I'm glad to know I'm not the only one.
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I was wondering if you could do a video about Autism and ADHD in combination with each other? They are often portrayed as polar opposites, and while that may be true in some occasions, they also have a high comorbid rate....
I think it would be interesting to see
Hi Aceeghost, thanks for suggesting a topic! We currently these topics in separate videos. Feel free to search them under our channel. It may cover some of the questions you might have! For now, we don't have a plan creating a video about Autism and ADHD in combination with each other.
@@Psych2go Okay thank uu💖
I've seen a lot of people saying symptoms of ADHD and autism are the same, so how do you tell the difference?
@@lucidfangirl1030 ADHD and Autism have overlapping symptoms, for example sensory issues, social issues or impulsivity. But then again, they both have symptoms that differentiate from each other. Autism has more repetitive behaviours like stimming and more difficulties with social interactions, while ADHD has more problems with inattentiveness (lack of focus and concentration) or impulsivity (blurring out and interrupting others)
It kinda depends on what you’re struggling with the most. But as I said before they have a high comorbid rate, so if you have one, it is likely that you could also have the other one
I hope that helps :D
@@Psych2go why not?
It sounds like an important issue to many.
The biggest sign is that I’m not able to focus on the beginning without skipping it to see if I have the symptoms 😅
Mine is getting distracted by your comment and completely forgeting the video for 30sec 😂😂
Now im gonna rewind