Btw, I noticed my typo in 'meditation' way too late, and ain't no way I'm redoing the whole edit just because of that :D But I've been made aware that I display symptoms of dyslexia. Honestly, the way I deal with reading and writing is normal to me since it’s the only way I know 👀but after talking with people about it, I realize it’s not that normal.. 😅So yeah, I don’t see words as made up of separate letters; I see them as a whole, so I often don’t pay attention to details, and without autocorrect, I make a lot of typos :)
Yes. I found mindfulness practice very helpful for navigating the acute subjective experience during Ketamine Treatment as well. Although, aphantasia gets in the way for many guided meditations. Not all though.
Meditation has been a game changer for me and using an app for guided sessions which after the introductory course has changed my life and now being doing this for 2 years. I would suggest going down this path.
Yeah I struggle with this... and walking is indeed good. In fact, walking or doing active things is now literally the only way I can focus on anything at all.
Update since I have been diagnosed with ADHD I was prescribed rx atomoxetine, then bupropion and I just came to the conclusion that I'm not depressed and adhd can give me my motivation back. Medication made me feel like I was observing myself as an object that was passing through time passively. I was not engaged and did not even feel like playing drums? What? That's when I knew something was wrong. I'm not taking Medication for my condition anymore. I'm just enjoying my randomness. I don't know what I'm doing but at least I'm back to doing things. I can see I let my house cleaning slide. I was like a zombie. I went to work and was existing but not living like I was before. I don't think I'm trying to find a cure I'm accepting me.
this "Medication made me feel like I was observing myself as an object that was passing through time passively." is exactly why I avoid medication. I. know this feeling, and it is depressing.. ;/ I'm happy to read your positive experience and that you're doing better!! Thanks for sharing 🤗
I have tried meditation, mindfulness and breathwork. I liked the "ritual" aspect of the breathwork which gave it some novelty that kept me engaged. To me, it's a fancy form of guided meditation which is kinda OK for me. I even had a go at Euphoric Dance which felt a bit "out of body". My main issue is that I place so little value my own needs. To be honest, I'll have to re-watch this useful video as I drifted away into my thoughts and missed a couple of minutes here and there. Also, I spent so much time thinking about this comment that I missed the entire end of the video and I'm probably going to be late leaving for work.
Meditate with eyes open (trataka). Shift from hard to soft gaze if it gets too intense. After you achieve concentration, you can close your eyes and end the meditation in that way.
You know what, yes! I’ve been trying this recently, and I was surprised at how much it helps! We’re taught to always close our eyes, but sometimes when I do, my thoughts become much louder, and I get too distracted. That was a good addition, thank you! 🤗
@Evieran yeap, we adhders are too caught up in our heads and are already too aware of our thinking minds. It seems that focusing on external stimuli (exteroception) helps us break free from that inner chaos. Apart from attending to visual stimuli, one can also focus on sounds during meditation, as well as smells, tastes, and textures when practicing mindfulness throughout the day. This is the so called 'grounding' approach; it shifts the attention to our senses, thus connecting us to the outside world. From that place of ease we can then shift back our attention to our inner world (interoception) and 'bridge' between the outside reality and our internal experience.
Thank you! I have done meditation earlier in the year but have got away from it. I got a 30 day course from a medium, and it's a very good one. But one of my best friends, also an ADHD'er said we weren't supposed to do medtitation because that's what her therapist said. I didn't believe it, but still let it affect me. I'm going to go back to it now. My thoughts still wandered, and once I realized I was engaging with a thought I'd disengage and let it go. Often the next one was right behind. But as these are guided medtiations they're usually set up to have you envision certain things like colors of energy and how they relate to the chakras. They're very relaxing.
Guided is definitely much more well suited for ADHD. Your thought processes are the same as mine. I catch myself straying and try to shift back to the guide repeatedly. Often, it takes at least half way through a 20 minute body scan to have the distractions subside.
One thing that I find very helpfull is doing my yoga first and then, right after sitting in maditation. The dopamine that yoga provides helps me focus way better.
I noticed that I can actually meditate in a group setting… which is odd because there are obviously more distractions. I can’t do it in an empty quiet room. 🤷♂️
Damn I emailed you like well over 6 months ago and you kindly responded, but then life and overwhelm and ADHD and I feel bad! Will follow up again soon and you can ignore me it's only fair 😆
Btw, I noticed my typo in 'meditation' way too late, and ain't no way I'm redoing the whole edit just because of that :D
But I've been made aware that I display symptoms of dyslexia. Honestly, the way I deal with reading and writing is normal to me since it’s the only way I know 👀but after talking with people about it, I realize it’s not that normal.. 😅So yeah, I don’t see words as made up of separate letters; I see them as a whole, so I often don’t pay attention to details, and without autocorrect, I make a lot of typos :)
same here 😅
Omg, I finally feel heard!! Great video 👍
I really like your channel, it is calming, constructive and non judgamental and you are soo smart, thank you. ❤❤❤
Yes. I found mindfulness practice very helpful for navigating the acute subjective experience during Ketamine Treatment as well. Although, aphantasia gets in the way for many guided meditations. Not all though.
I have ADHD and that video from Dr K was great and helped a lot
Even just attempting meditation helps I find. Maybe that's a sign I'm succeeding more than I think.
Meditation has been a game changer for me and using an app for guided sessions which after the introductory course has changed my life and now being doing this for 2 years. I would suggest going down this path.
Yeah I struggle with this... and walking is indeed good. In fact, walking or doing active things is now literally the only way I can focus on anything at all.
@@olliestudio45 can I suggest headphones and sleep token for your walk
@@james9269-8n that'll do it
Thank you for prioritizing kitty footage 🥰
Yes! She usually get cuts off but this time it was too cute, and sharing is caring ;D
@@Evieran 🥰
Update since I have been diagnosed with ADHD I was prescribed rx atomoxetine, then bupropion and I just came to the conclusion that I'm not depressed and adhd can give me my motivation back. Medication made me feel like I was observing myself as an object that was passing through time passively. I was not engaged and did not even feel like playing drums? What? That's when I knew something was wrong. I'm not taking Medication for my condition anymore. I'm just enjoying my randomness. I don't know what I'm doing but at least I'm back to doing things. I can see I let my house cleaning slide. I was like a zombie. I went to work and was existing but not living like I was before. I don't think I'm trying to find a cure I'm accepting me.
this "Medication made me feel like I was observing myself as an object that was passing through time passively." is exactly why I avoid medication. I. know this feeling, and it is depressing.. ;/
I'm happy to read your positive experience and that you're doing better!! Thanks for sharing 🤗
I have tried meditation, mindfulness and breathwork. I liked the "ritual" aspect of the breathwork which gave it some novelty that kept me engaged. To me, it's a fancy form of guided meditation which is kinda OK for me. I even had a go at Euphoric Dance which felt a bit "out of body".
My main issue is that I place so little value my own needs.
To be honest, I'll have to re-watch this useful video as I drifted away into my thoughts and missed a couple of minutes here and there. Also, I spent so much time thinking about this comment that I missed the entire end of the video and I'm probably going to be late leaving for work.
The last 2 points of your comment is currently me.
Meditate with eyes open (trataka). Shift from hard to soft gaze if it gets too intense. After you achieve concentration, you can close your eyes and end the meditation in that way.
You know what, yes! I’ve been trying this recently, and I was surprised at how much it helps! We’re taught to always close our eyes, but sometimes when I do, my thoughts become much louder, and I get too distracted. That was a good addition, thank you! 🤗
@Evieran yeap, we adhders are too caught up in our heads and are already too aware of our thinking minds. It seems that focusing on external stimuli (exteroception) helps us break free from that inner chaos. Apart from attending to visual stimuli, one can also focus on sounds during meditation, as well as smells, tastes, and textures when practicing mindfulness throughout the day. This is the so called 'grounding' approach; it shifts the attention to our senses, thus connecting us to the outside world. From that place of ease we can then shift back our attention to our inner world (interoception) and 'bridge' between the outside reality and our internal experience.
Thank you! I have done meditation earlier in the year but have got away from it. I got a 30 day course from a medium, and it's a very good one. But one of my best friends, also an ADHD'er said we weren't supposed to do medtitation because that's what her therapist said. I didn't believe it, but still let it affect me. I'm going to go back to it now. My thoughts still wandered, and once I realized I was engaging with a thought I'd disengage and let it go. Often the next one was right behind. But as these are guided medtiations they're usually set up to have you envision certain things like colors of energy and how they relate to the chakras. They're very relaxing.
Guided is definitely much more well suited for ADHD. Your thought processes are the same as mine. I catch myself straying and try to shift back to the guide repeatedly. Often, it takes at least half way through a 20 minute body scan to have the distractions subside.
One thing that I find very helpfull is doing my yoga first and then, right after sitting in maditation. The dopamine that yoga provides helps me focus way better.
That’s not a bad idea! Thanks for sharing! ✨
I like your plant .
Which one?! I have so many ;D
The one that looks like marijuana
I don’t try to meditate, but I’m pretty sure that’s what happens in the bath 💕
I noticed that I can actually meditate in a group setting… which is odd because there are obviously more distractions. I can’t do it in an empty quiet room. 🤷♂️
Is it better for meditation if you have taken your meds or without them?
Damn I emailed you like well over 6 months ago and you kindly responded, but then life and overwhelm and ADHD and I feel bad!
Will follow up again soon and you can ignore me it's only fair 😆