I forgot to mention: This was made without medication! I will make a few updates on the medication side soon. What's your day with ADHD like? Let me know in the comments! :)
You've gained a new subscriber because this feels very similar to how my ADHD presents itself. The absolute worst for me is the paralysis. My head can be like "ok just do the task, do it now. Just get it done right now" and my body will be like "no,no don't stress we've got time, relax" and then before you know it, 2 days have gone by. Such a nightmare!
thank you, yes the paralysis is also my biggest nightmare - also because there is very little to do about it. recently i try to go outdoors on order to not get pushed on the couch and keep myself at least physical active..that helps a bit. i should make a video about that soon :)
I'm a retired software engineer with ADD. This turned out to be the ideal line of work because I found something I could really focus on, and just about everybody had ADD, ADHD, or Asperger's syndrome, so I was with my people. Things did get better with my problem and my son's problem later in life. ADD wasn't a known condition back in the day, so my teachers told my parents that "Bob is smart, but he's lazy." Nobody thought I could forget that much stuff. Ritalin didn't exist back then, but my son was diagnosed with ADHD and ended up taking it. Along with your coffee, consider using some NoDoz or something like it to bump your caffeine level. It might help. Here's my best happy ADHD story: Some time in high school, we were supposed to prepare a five minute talk to be presented in class. I forgot to do that, but my last name starts with a Z, so my report wasn't due until the second day. I forgot to prepare my talk again on the second day, but since my last name starts with a Z, my report was going to be the very last one. I didn't listen to the other talks, I just figured out a topic I could talk about, and sort of mentally composed my speech. I was the only one who got an A for my report because I had "memorized" my report so I didn't "need" to use note cards. Sometimes things just work out.
Thank you for sharing this story here. I have Inattentive ADHD and also had similar experiences with last minute presentations in high-school. I got curious about the caffeine and it’s effects on people with similar neurodivergence. When I don’t drink coffee, I underperform and the entire day feels just extremely dragging. When I drink just one cup of “coffee” (1/5 coffee and 4/5 milk) I am more productive but I have overwhelming and overreactive body symptoms such as excessive sweating, higher anxiety and my chest is tight. I’ve been experimenting with this since years and I still haven’t found any solution for this problem.
thank you so much for sharing bob! I can totally relate with bomb ass improvised last minute presentations - it stuck so much in my head that even to this day im mostly improvising every speech/presentation. I consider this one of my "ADHD gifts" :)
I'm always surprised that so many autistic and adhd people can enjoy working in IT.. I mean I get how coding can be interesting, but considering the need for stimming and the sensory sensitivity, how can spending 40h/week SITTING and looking at a screen can be enjoyable? sounds like torture to me.. doesn't it hurt their eyes?
You're probably missing the point. If you have a really interesting puzzle to solve and you're getting into the process of solving it, everything else just fades into the background. It's not as good as a video game, but your brain kinda disregards the rest of the world while you're working on building mental castles.
Can totally relate. Some days can be exhausting and emotionally challenging and other days on top of the world. It's a challenge to say the least. Definitely going to try not using my phone as much.
since the diagnosis every day seems a bit more challenging bc im watching myself all the time..but at the same time im getting so much more better in accomplishing things. sooo :)
Last night i couldn't sleep just because of brainstorming! I was constantly reminding myself to concentrate and just sleep but my brain wanted to build fake scenarios...I just watched this video in the morning because i was very overwhelmed with not being able to get things done! I was sitting there on my bed and going crazy because i couldn't decide if i need to take a shower or start to study and then take shower and after deciding to do what i was so afraid to go after my to do list!! then I started to search about my symptoms and after reading some papers and watching your video it turned out that i might have this adhd thing! You know it's also heartwarming to see other people just like yourself but i wanted to tell you that i can totally relate and you're not alone... thank you for this video💗
Well that looks a lot like my days, the random energy burst when I walk around and do household tasks are always unpredictable 😂 My new strategy for work in the home office with pretty flexible hours, is to immediately start working when I'm awake, most of the time even before breakfast. That kind of sets the tone for the day and I can more easily return to "work mode" when I take a break for breakfast, sport and such. Otherwise I only get work done when my brain is sufficiently stimulanted, with either stress do to an impending deadline, interest in the subject, general stress about the task, when I'm able to hype myself up enough for the task or meds. Meds are the easiest route without me needing to play sharade with my brain to be able to work 😂
I totally get that! :) its the same for me but im really asking myself right now: Do I really want to live/work like this forever? I think I need some kind of job, that is a stimulant itself - for example I love being a moderator or to give workshops, bc it is putting me in natural focus mode - because everyone is looking at me :)
I'm so glad you can accomplish things during the day, gives me hopes for my near future. I'm not taking medication and my adhd is taking me to dark places, I can't do half of the things i'm supposed to, always chaos and catching up. Thanks for The video 🥹
Cool really nice to look at someone else’s realistic day. It does seem like you have figured out a way of life. I see the same struggle with getting ready, using phones, getting to sleep and others. However I haven’t established an exercising habit, being able o avoid using the phone, and generally getting more tasks and cleaning done. Also, really nice accent!
haha I would never thought that someone is complimenting my german accent, but thank you very much! :) Im not that confident about that yet. Motivates me to more content like that, thank you! :)
I struggle with all these things too! Some things that have really helped me are: time lock kSafe container by Kitchen Safe for locking up phone and treats; TimeTimer visual timer for work sprints and being on time; a get-ready-for-bed-alarm; this video: How to Never Be Late Again - College Info Geek; the HowtoADHD channel with Jessica McCabe.
Great video. I'm sure ADHD people can relate to much of what you show. Its good that you have the gym routine. My biggest issue is actually getting moving in the morning and yes, so many ideas pop in and out of my head, I should be writing them down. I have tried that but I usually use many different methods and either lose them, or make new ones or just forget. Crazy.
thank you! and feel you :) for the past 30 years i never wrote something down but recently i started with the apple notes app on my phone and the to doist app as they are so easy to use and also synced with my computer. even though its a little bit messy, its such an upgrade. highly recommended :)
I have mixed emotions. In one hand, of course, I would love if you dont have ADHD. In the other hand, this video explains almost to perfection how I feel everyday. I have no diagnosis but after researching a watching videos like this made me talk with my therapist to rethink my previous diagnosis. Thanks for explaining so well how you feel.
💛 It's hard to believe it when you watch yourself in the day of someone else's life. On one hand I'm relieved to see that there are other people like me, actually surprised.
Hey mate! I can give you by strategy for getting ready quickly. Always put things you take out with in the same spots. Like a spot for keys, for outdoor shoes, for backpack, water, ... whatever you usually take out with you. By time you can become very fast at getting ready.
@@BattlefieldADHD so true. And then it all ends up looking like a mess that is too overwhelming to clean. You tell yourself that you will get it done the next day, but weeks pass by without you even realizing. I experience all these symptoms even though I am not diagnosed. I can't just go to the doctors bc I am still a minor and have a bad relationship with my parents. They would probably refuse to get me checked bc they don't understand adhd and what it is actually like, and they will still believe that I am lazy and making up excuses like they've always thought. So I am self diagnosed in denial 😢
Dude, it's like you filmed a script of my life. I take breaks to lay in bed all the time when I get overwhelmed and paralyzed. Been avoiding dealing with some health insurance bills for weeks now... so similar
The algorithm just showed me your channel, I watched this video and decided to watch more, only to be surprised that this is only your second video 🤯. You have the video presence and editing of a seasoned RUclipsr. Idk if you have other video experience but keep up the great work and I’m excited for future videos!
New subscriber here! It's always nice to feel validated that I'm not the only one who lives life like this. I know that I'm not and that a lot of people have ADHD as severe as (or worse than) I do, but most of the time I feel like it.
Thank you for the video! It really resonates with me. I struggle like this every single day, with some days being better but mostly worse. On a daily basis, I have at least one really bad "accident," such as losing something crucial or forgetting a meeting that I must attend. I was recently diagnosed, and at times, I find myself in doubt. However, watching your video and seeing myself in it has significantly helped me become more certain about my diagnosis.
Thanks for sharing your day with us! I am undiagnosed and waiting to go in for my assessment in late February next year. The wait is killing me and just trying to survive the anxious anticipation. I have many of the symptoms you exhibited ie. the paralysis with important tasks until it becomes to stressful, the getting up and doing random things OTHER than work (brain goes on autopilot) and rushing home because you know the task you need to do at home will take 3 times as long as other people. So many feels.
Omg thanks a lot! It is so nice to feel someone is just like you. I’m on my way to found some treatment because it is became too hard to live like this
I did today, had an inkling I had it for the past year, took a look at some vids like these and confirmed it. Psychologist after 30mins said I demonstrated symptoms. feel like a 50kg weight is gone, my body feels exhausted. I never feel tired but I feelnI could have gone to a deep sleep immediately after, I didnt, I avoided my coursework some more. Got a warning about my late submissions. I hope I can begin coping better soon.
Wow what a video. We're the same person lol nice to meet you... I have only figured out at 21 what has made my life so hard and this recognition has shown me I am not alone and has also allowed me to educate my family on how to handle me better to the point where they have been apologetic to how I have been handled at no fault of theirs. This is the first example which has perfectly described my day to day life, with the only thing staying consistent daily is my love for sport. The rest (and probably more important aspects of life) have eluded me at times leaving space for constant overthinking and anxiety to creep in. ADHD wasn't a widely understood condition through my childhood so I have always been in the eyes of teachers, parents etc that smart kid who is lazy and isn't living up to his potential, which I believed to be my fault leading to me not being kind to myself. Understanding our condition has changed my life and allows me to manage my crazy brain, this video more than any other has shown me I am not alone. You're an absolute legend Jérôme, thank you.
My days are very similar as someone who works from home! Always finding myself cleaning the whole apartment and feeling like I did something productive even though I got no *actual* work done 😅 I also spend so much time planning my day/making to-do lists and feeling SO ready to accomplish all of the things on the list, knowing how good it'll feel when I just finally finish everything, but somehow the entire day passes and the list remains. I swear I have to-do lists from last year that I just keep recycling day after day because I can't seem to accomplish anything on them. I'm closing my photography business for the summer because I just can't keep up and it's unfair to my clients. I need medicated lmao
The quality of this video is amazing! And thanks for making it concise for my ADHD brain 😂 Can relate so much to the paralysis and taking too long to leave the house ❤
I loved and appreciated this video!! You really are a good youtuber! I had the diagnosis last year and it’s been a while that i was searching a channel like this Thank you , and congratulations you are doing an amazing work 😊
thank you so much, that means a lot for me :) the hardest part is to continue doing it bc its a lot of work, but comments like yours are my motivation!
I have a habit of watching 'productive' and 'aesthetic' vlogs and although I like watching it and I tried emulating it in my own life, I've failed and felt bad about myself. This is the first time I watched a day in my life that I can fully relate to. So thank you for that. P.S. I'm not officially diagnosed but I have an inkling that I have ADHD tendencies.. and adapting lifestyle changes and accommodations which are generally for ADHD people have helped me a lot.
Forgetting stuff is still the bane of my life. Simple tasks can turn into major projects as I search for the stuff I need to complete them. One of my coping strategies is to start to clean up the entire room, and quit when I find what I need. I was going to add this to my original comment, but forgot.
can totally relate bob, I spend at least 45 mins a day just looking for basic things in my flat. but I also became a "tidier person", at least on the surface :)
I loved this vid. Thank you so much for sharing ❤. I think you should start keeping a journal. Any time you have racing thoughts, write them down. Especially at 6am, it'll help you get your thoughts in order, and have a more productive day 🎉
I feel like crying while watching this video, I’ve only just come to accept the fact I have adhd I was diagnosed with it when I was 8 years old and I have been in denial and said I don’t exhibit the symptoms but that is definitely not true I relate to every single aspect of your daily routine It takes me forever to leave the house even if it’s just popping out for something not so important Unless I litterally put on my shoes and force myself to leave instantly I find myself procrastinating on what I might need going back and forth etc etc It would be cool if you could reply to me, I just watched all of your videos and loved them I can’t wait for more!
I too get really excited about work, and then lose focus when I figure it out. But the fridge and floors always need cleaning so I put my energy into those. My life is very similar in if I'm not talking to someone at work, I get very impulsive. I'm seeing your video as a realistic day with Adhd. I'm doing things like balance training, meditation, and noticing negative thoughts as solutions. I didn't like the medication route as long term. Hopefully, with some practice I can focus for longer on things I want to do-like work, long-term dating, and managing my finances. Thanks!
The part when you said "my brain is not learning from my mistakes, because it always works out in the end." is SO real on so many levels for me. I'm a student and this applies sm to me with my work. I'm undiagnosed but I believe I may have ADHD and I also relate to multiple other ADHD creator's routines and struggles.
Your videos are brilliant! Keep up the good work. It's very interesting to walk in your shoes and understand ADHD better and to see how you manage it. Thank you for hard work you put into making videos! Keep it up!
@@BattlefieldADHD what is fascinating is that your daily routine is based on you hacking your brain's functioning method to get stuff done. My partner has been recently diagnosed with ADHD and I'm learning more about it. Your videos stand out from the crowd because you show everything, the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are many videos about ADHD symptoms but most of them don't even scratch the surface of what you showed. Thank you!
@@simasjermosenka6870 thank you so much, i loved hearing that as that is exactly what i want to achieve with my videos. but its very hard to be consistent for me right now. so thank you very much
Great video! Just came from the first one you put up. I was diagnosed with Bipolar Affective disorder at 15, but over time have been investigating the links between my condition and other pure forms of neurodivergence. It was only when my cousin Kaden told me (whom received his Autism diagnosis around 22) that Bipolar is a neurological condition by nature, and by proxy it is natural for me to experience and present neurodivergent traits. I had a bit of a revelationary moment then. I definitely have some of the traits, as there is a lot of crossover, and adolescents with Bipolar are more likely to have racing thoughts and rapid cycling. I am currently in a mixed state having just ascended out of low mood when I stopped my medication for 5 days when my mum was away for a week. I think females with Bipolar or Autism are worth bringing up their menstrual cycles in conjunction with their condition/diagnosis. I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), which creates more apparent and tidal mood swings for sure (it is thought as many as 1 in 5 women have this). PCOS plays a part in my Bipolar, and the reason I have had to return to taking my meds again! *sigh* I hope one day I can feel "normal" in who I am, embrace my naturally more extroverted and vivacious personality and diagnosis as simply concurrent, not have to feel at odds with this rather neurotypical world and give it my bravest shot to break the mould and advocate for change, say in the education system, for future generations to come. Only 20% of moderate/severe neurodiverse individuals end up completing their University degree. This is often nothing to do with intelligence. They need an outlet to channel their creativity, and the infrastructure of higher education (less so in my BA/MA but BSc's for definite) is too focused on memory retention, which stunts innovative thoughts from ever fully flying into fruition. Ironic I chose to major in English when I'm such an inattentive reader. I prefer close-reading (analytical) and writing. During my postgrad I discovered the author who most spoke to me. Her name is Ann Quin. Coming back to your content, I really admire how pragmatically and cohesive you put your content out, even if if your head it might all be word salad (as mine often is in disjunct thoughts). It shows resilience and a desire to carry on. Antonia x
It felt like I was looking in a mirror watching this haha! Perhaps a request you may not identify, with but a video on balancing social relationships would be really cool! I really struggle with messaging friends, I always get an anxiety that if I'm messaging them, then I am not doing work - although I never end up working anyway. I also as an aside, I really love your apartment and your outfit!
You obviously have ADHD which at least gives you a lot of energy. I'm a woman with ADD, that is, no hyperactivity. I guess I could say I have ADHD, but the H would stand for HYPOactivity. I take medication because my starter switch, my ON/GO/POWER function is missing. There are days I can't get off the couch until my medication kicks in. Then I get up and start moving. I'll make a long "To Do" list, and then ignore it. I rarely get anywhere on time. I've lost jobs, money, relationships, a marriage, opportunities, and more. ADD is no joke. I have many hobbies and interests, but jump from one thing to another. I'd do a video, but I'm too embarrassed over the mess in every room in my house. I've been trying to get downsize and get organized for over 20 years. Despite my problems, I did manage to get a college degree and raise two amazing (non ADD) daughters. I just wish people could know how hard I'm trying when it looks like I'm lazy or don't care. I do care and try so hard to do what others can easily do.
ahh I relate to the lying so much. it's so much easier to make up a 'real person' reason for why I couldn't do something rather than tell the truth that my brain just does not let me do things.
Haha shit this is so spot on. And also feels really terrible, even when we can laughe at ourseves at the same time one feels that what one does is almost impossible for oneself to influence and control 😭 which is so difficult. Every other video in my RUclips feed is about that if one only has enough willpower one can accomplish anything. And everyday I feel like I fail because I cannot control my smallest little behaviors. I have read every damn self help book and tried for so long to create an environment that pushes the behaviors I want. But still I feel so powerless. It’s also funny that I found this video now because I had a really difficult week symptom-wise and yesterday I was thinking “I should have hidden a camera in my apartment this week to show ppl how ridiculous these days of my life can be” like when I simply don’t manage to leave the house for a full day because every time I take something out I misplace it. So yeah thanks for this honest review.
I liked the video. I am so ADHD. Your day is so much the story of my life. So much time wasted just looking for stuff and yes the same stuff in the matter of minutes.
These issues are exactly what i have with some more prominent. I paid attention to myself and learned life hacks to stop and negate alot of these problems wich than makes mee seem more normal and that makes everyones expectations very high and dealing with my issues seem even more impossible to the point that i have to stop everything, shove away my feelings and will just to do every single task till it is done. Consequenses are feeling like a slave to everything, cant let anything go and feeling depressed. Sometimes being different is not so bad, it has its upsides just to be who you are!
feel you Clinton! im trying to establish new behaviors as well and im making really good progress. but from my very critical self-view, its not enough or not consistent enough. im trying to put less pressure on my self and remind me that I already accomplish a lot of things since my diagnosis :)
ADHD is funny that way, it impairs you because you forget about stuff, but when you do remember last minute, you get into crisis mode and tackle the task better than people who prepared for days. Like I forgot to study for the test, but it was a small one so I had studied on the 10 minute break, trying to memorize as much as I can and ending up with B+... Or I was preparing for presentation for a final high school exam which I was certain was supposed to be in two days, but it was the next day in the morning, I found out last minute! Dad drove me to school, I was supposed to be second in line, was late, but fortunately so were the teachers so I had like 20 minute window to read the script I wrote the night before. I got 17/20 mark - at least one point deduction must have been because I was supposed to bring some materials I ended up forgetting at home, so... :D
Muss mich selbst immer daran erinnern, dass ich *nicht* weniger wert bin, nur weil ich an einem tag nur im gym war und sonst nichts gemacht hab haha. Ein paar tipps, die dir eventuell betreffend den ADHS medikamenten helfen könnten, falls du die noch nimmst (source: habe alle on und off für mein unaufmerksames ADHS bzw ADS probiert seit ich 18 bin, bin jetzt 23): - mit kleinen dosen ist das "down", also wenn die medikamente aufhören zu wirken, viel weniger heftig (nehme nur noch 2.5mg-5mg ritalin auf einmal). - protein hilft dem gehirn dopamin zu bilden. Genügend protein kann auch dabei helfen, dass man nicht so schnell eine toleranz für die medikamente aufbaut und die dosis erhöhen muss. - genügend essen, wasser und schlaf ist extrem wichtig für die reduzierung der ADHS symptome, aber auch damit die medikamente richtig wirken. Du weisst das eventuell schon alles, aber dachte, es könnte dir von nutzen sein! :) Viel glück auf deinem weg 🍀
Das glaube ich dir! Mein selbstwert wird jeden tag neu gechallenget 😂 lass dich nicht unterkriegen ^^ Habe gerade dein neustes video gsehen und freut mich sehr, dass du was passendes gefunden hast! Bin momentan auf focalin. Ist viel besser als ritalin, concerta und elvanse, aber wie du im video selbst sagst "ich fühle mich nicht wie mich selbst". Werde morgen mal abklären, ob die in der schweiz den amphetamin sirup auch herstellen (hat noch kein psychologe jemals erwähnt...). Freue mich auf deine weiteren videos! Alles gute :).
So fudging relatable. "Make them laugh so they don't catch on that I'm an unproductive piece of sh*t" LMAO. And about not learning from mistakes. Since I always manage to squeeze out "good enough" work at the last second, I never fix my productivity cycle (not sure if I could if I had to, tbh, but here we are)
oh yes, same for me! also true for my brain calculating how long it takes me to get somewhere, bc it just remembers "it kind of worked last time" even though I had to RUN the whole time and arrived there sweating like a MF :)
I understand that caffeine works differently for people with ADHD. Instead of waking you up, it calms you down a bit. However, it can be abused like any other substance, and depending on whether you chain-drink sodas or coffee, your health can be at risk (my father was a chronic coca-cola drinker, which Sis I suspected when we got diagnosed with ADHD ourselves, and he lost his life to NASH). Still, I think coffee would be preferable to soda with caffeine, since soda has a lot more sugar compared to black coffee (even though I hate both as well as tea). So everything in moderation.
Yeah this is relatable AF. All of it. I'm 56 now and have known I probably have ADHD since I was a child. Don't know what I have never sought help. Thought about it but never got around to it. Which I guess is maybe part of my ADHD.
How the hell did you focus long enough to make a video? Someone must have been hyper-focusing. But thank you for the video. I recall one from like 10 years ago, someone did the same thing. But it's gone now. So Here I am hyper-focusing to find a good video, so I can share it to those who don't have ADHD.
your comment is pure dopamine in my brain, thank you :) my hyperfocus wanders a lot, lately its how to make youtube videos. a while ago it was espresso-machines (got myself a nice one lol) and before that it was fragranes (i have like 15 bottles at home right now). i am curious for the next one!
Omg I had this exact day to day and I mean each detail from waking up early to working then not working then lying down then bam super charge mode almost when it time to go and having to hide from my coworkers that I’m not as productive as they think. Only thing is it’s made me antisocial and I don’t realize I like other people until I’m around them and barely like stepping outside. I realize that’s unhealthy. Im open to suggestiona
after i stopped self medicating with cigarette,weed and alcohol my life is an internal nightmare of what you say here but my stress levels so high and anxious so much due to irl issue i becomee a dysfunctional human being worst part is it drives me extremely depressed knowing that this lack of motivation and chaos is eating me out and nobody knows what i am going throu
☺I have enjoyed so much this video! You remind me a lot :)) I just landed in your channel and subscribed. I am still undiagnosed unfortunately. Take care!
Hi, got my diagnosis not long ago. Still struggling to not to feel like ADHD is just normal human existence and hyper focus on everyones struggles. Um, anyone else feels this way? How did you come to realise that this is different from other peoples experience? I get too emotional on daily basis, struggle with raising thoughts, have creative outbursts and other stuff, but feel like its half the populations realities. Please share ur thoughts or insights on this! Thank you
hey rasa, most of the adhd symptoms can also be found in people without adhd, that is what it makes so hard to diagnose and it also feels like everyone struggles with the same issues. its the combination and the intensity of the symptoms what differences us from neurotypical brains. also when you have adhd, its much likely that a lot of your friends also have adhd bc we tend to surround us with people that are like us - so for me personally it feels like adhd is around 30% of the population :)
I’m not diagnosed with adhd. But I feel like I definitely relate to this entire video. Like you said in the comments people without adhd can have these signs too.
i just watched a react video to South Park's S7 episode "Cancelled", RandoWis's new video twice, and then started watching this. before making this comment, i just remembered i needed to look up how to remove the condensation drip tray to my kitchen fridge since the fridge side aint keeping cold.
Hi, thanks for sharing. Coffee is really bad for ADHD. It looks like it's good for a short moment, but it increases the symptoms and makes sleep rest worse. Saludos desde Panama.
Wow getting up so early and going to the gym before work, congrats, that's something I could never do.. It's so hard to get out of bed.., I stay in bed until the very last minute before I am obligated to get up.. and then it takes me hours before I can start really functioning.. (but, I think I am also autistic so it's not the same as just adhd) Maybe it's not a very good idea to work from home if you have adhd, no? because it's so easy to be distracted and do anything else than work since no one is watching.. Hearing your accent I suppose you are german? Maybe it's a cliché but I imagine it must be specially impairing to have adhd in Germany because being ponctual is seen as very important, no?
Als ich dieses Video angetippt hab, habe ich nicht damit gerechnet mich so sehr wiederzuerkennen. Außer, dass ich gerade zur Zeit keine Arbeit hab. Wenn ich aufwache gehe ich gleich sofort an mein Handy und liege meistens erstmal stundenlang im Bett und schaue RUclips Videos usw. bis ich es nicht mehr aushalte und aus dem Bett springe, weil ich Hunger bekommen hab oder Lust hab einzukaufen (bzw. mein Geld halb zu verschwenden). Und diese random Energieschübe (also meine sehr intensiven 5 Minuten)kenne ich auch nur zu gut. Mit 21 Jahren springe & tanze ich durch meine Wohnung, mache alle möglichen Geräusche, singe laut irgendwelche Lieder (Mal in albern, dann ernst) oder ich erfinde Lieder, aber sehr meist ohne Text, weil das liegt mir nicht so sehr. Dazu oben drauf kann ich ganz locker im Kopf beispielsweise ein ganzes Orchester oder ne Symphonie erfinden/komponieren, nur zu dumm, dass ich's nicht auf Blatt Papier bringen kann, weil ich kein Plan wirklich vom schriftlichen Notensystem hab & noch kein Instrument wirklich kann und so. Oder aber auch beim Musik hören mit Kopfhörern, wenn ich draußen bin, mir Musikvideos oder filmartige Szenarios auszudenken ist bei mir ein Standart. Aber leider ist der kreative Fluss dann oft zu intensiv, weil die Ideen wie Ferraris durch den Kopf schießen & ich deswegen dabei Sachen vergesse, Versuche mich dran zu erinnern & dann bin ich schon bei der nächsten komplett neuen Idee. Aber wiederum Dinge wie pünktlich zu sein, ohne Probleme aufmerksam jemanden zuhören zu können, Ordnung zu halten & mir Prioritäten (vor allem das) zu setzen ist so eine Herausforderung. Ich würde nur zu gern wissen, ob das nun ADHS ist was ich habe (wenn die Diagnose bloß nicht so krass teuer wär..) und/oder etwas anderes. Deswegen freue ich mich schon (hab mich erst jetzt wieder daran erinnert) auf meinen Termin zur psychologischen Beratung (bestimmt jetzt schon der 5te Versuch mir psychische Hilfe zu holen), diesmal muss alles klappen.
hab deinen Kommentar sehr gefühlt, ich finde mich eigentlich in allem sehr stark wieder. das mit den Geräuschen und co nennt man übrigens "Stimming". Klingt erstmal alles sehr verdächtig nach ADHS, solltest du aber natürlich professionell diagnostizieren lassen. ich habs privat bezahlt und "nur" 250 Euro gezahlt, das hat sich auf jeden Fall gelohnt. viel erfolg dir, you are not alone :)
My ADHD/ASD/DYSLEXIA having arse stared at the thumbnail for a solid 30 seconds trying to understand what it said… I kept reading it as a misspelled choose 😂 It’s chaos. 😅
I am almost like you ma man… do you do some kind of therapy? Use any kind of medicine? One of the most important things is to exercise like you already do, nice one
i tried out different kind of medications, will make a video about that soon :) special therapy for adhd is very hard to get, but would love to get something like this. thank you! :)
I'm 32 and I just started a daily routine for my ADHD. I don't use an alarm because they scare me. Besides, my biological clock tends to wake me up at around 7:00 - 7:30am I drink exactly 1 cup of coffee and no more. Otherwise I'll be running like I'm wanted for murder. Shower, eat breakfast. Just a a bowl of fruit and yogurt, at least 200 calories. Brush teeth, take meds. 20 pushups Leave for work 9:00am, arrive and clock in at the warehouse at 9:30-ish. A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early, he arrives EXACTLY when he means to! official 15 minute break at 12:00, but I have to run and hide from the constant loud noises every hour for 10 minutes. Of course the warehouse is located 10 feet away from an Airforce base... Don't look at the clock, Don't look at the clock, Don't look at the clock, Don't look at the clock, Don't look at the clock, You're looking at the clock, it's literally 12:01. Time has not moved. Finally Clock out at 2:30pm, drive home. try to avoid the temptation of grabbing a hamburger on the way home. You lost 50 pounds, you don't need to go back to... aaaaaaand he's going to Jack in the Box. What the F, dude! You're a disgrace! This is why you can't get under 180 pounds! Arrive back home at 3:00pm, take a 1 hour nap, oh wait, you forgot to do 20 more pushups! get up at 4:00pm, help mom make dinner and eat at 5:00. Clean the kitchen, do the dishes. Man, it sure is nice having a parent who loves me and will cook me dinner! ^_^ Go back to your computer and start your second job making 3D models and hosting meetings for the 3D Art team. Check progress, give critique, assign new tasks. time to work on your portfolio. Wait, didn't you say you'd help the director review more 3D Artists on the jobs board? Oh, hell with it, you've got to work on your portfolio. Why aren't you working on your portfolio??? It's literally your favorite thing! and You're sitting here watching RUclips and typing comments-- WAIT, WHAT TIME IS IT??? IT'S 10:00PM??? WHY CAN'T TIME MOVE THIS FAST WHEN I'M AT MY SHITTY JOB AT AMAZON?! I just realized I forgot to take my 2nd dose of meds before 2:00. Welp, too late, now! I guess I'll add that pill to the "Emergency stash" in case the pharmacy decides to put my script on backorder for a whole month, AGAIN. Realize you're being too dramatic. Let's close everything, listen to some ASMR or play a game till 12:00am. Ahh, this is nice. Life is good! Go to bed. Take a magnesium to get better sleep because melatonin makes my head feel thick. 'Ello, Brian, welcome to.... P I L L O W L A N D...." Zzzzzzz.... Repeat.
How the hell we can have the same routine??? Every morning i NEED to take a cup of coffee and then go exercise if not then i'll be frozen for the entire day, and NEED to rest in the middle of work in evening, as well as afternoon strolling routine.. does every adhd'ers like that too?
Leaving the fridge open and ending up cleaning it when you're supposed to be working is a personal attack 🤭
I feel this one so much hahaha
hahaha that is so funny, thought that was personal character trait of mine :)
@@BattlefieldADHD nope, it's not just you 😄
@@BattlefieldADHD I thought I was the only one that had the fridge problem. Drives my husband crazy.
You've gained a new subscriber because this feels very similar to how my ADHD presents itself. The absolute worst for me is the paralysis. My head can be like "ok just do the task, do it now. Just get it done right now" and my body will be like "no,no don't stress we've got time, relax" and then before you know it, 2 days have gone by. Such a nightmare!
thank you, yes the paralysis is also my biggest nightmare - also because there is very little to do about it. recently i try to go outdoors on order to not get pushed on the couch and keep myself at least physical active..that helps a bit. i should make a video about that soon :)
I'm a retired software engineer with ADD. This turned out to be the ideal line of work because I found something I could really focus on, and just about everybody had ADD, ADHD, or Asperger's syndrome, so I was with my people. Things did get better with my problem and my son's problem later in life. ADD wasn't a known condition back in the day, so my teachers told my parents that "Bob is smart, but he's lazy." Nobody thought I could forget that much stuff. Ritalin didn't exist back then, but my son was diagnosed with ADHD and ended up taking it. Along with your coffee, consider using some NoDoz or something like it to bump your caffeine level. It might help.
Here's my best happy ADHD story: Some time in high school, we were supposed to prepare a five minute talk to be presented in class. I forgot to do that, but my last name starts with a Z, so my report wasn't due until the second day. I forgot to prepare my talk again on the second day, but since my last name starts with a Z, my report was going to be the very last one. I didn't listen to the other talks, I just figured out a topic I could talk about, and sort of mentally composed my speech. I was the only one who got an A for my report because I had "memorized" my report so I didn't "need" to use note cards. Sometimes things just work out.
Thank you for sharing this story here. I have Inattentive ADHD and also had similar experiences with last minute presentations in high-school.
I got curious about the caffeine and it’s effects on people with similar neurodivergence. When I don’t drink coffee, I underperform and the entire day feels just extremely dragging. When I drink just one cup of “coffee” (1/5 coffee and 4/5 milk) I am more productive but I have overwhelming and overreactive body symptoms such as excessive sweating, higher anxiety and my chest is tight. I’ve been experimenting with this since years and I still haven’t found any solution for this problem.
thank you so much for sharing bob! I can totally relate with bomb ass improvised last minute presentations - it stuck so much in my head that even to this day im mostly improvising every speech/presentation. I consider this one of my "ADHD gifts" :)
for some people coffee just won't work...have you tried alternatives such as guarana or different types of tea?
I'm always surprised that so many autistic and adhd people can enjoy working in IT.. I mean I get how coding can be interesting, but considering the need for stimming and the sensory sensitivity, how can spending 40h/week SITTING and looking at a screen can be enjoyable? sounds like torture to me.. doesn't it hurt their eyes?
You're probably missing the point. If you have a really interesting puzzle to solve and you're getting into the process of solving it, everything else just fades into the background. It's not as good as a video game, but your brain kinda disregards the rest of the world while you're working on building mental castles.
This is the most realistic ADHD day in a life video I have seen! My life is so different from yours yet so similar.
Totally agree!
thank you so much, feels also validating to hear this
Can totally relate. Some days can be exhausting and emotionally challenging and other days on top of the world. It's a challenge to say the least. Definitely going to try not using my phone as much.
since the diagnosis every day seems a bit more challenging bc im watching myself all the time..but at the same time im getting so much more better in accomplishing things. sooo :)
Last night i couldn't sleep just because of brainstorming! I was constantly reminding myself to concentrate and just sleep but my brain wanted to build fake scenarios...I just watched this video in the morning because i was very overwhelmed with not being able to get things done! I was sitting there on my bed and going crazy because i couldn't decide if i need to take a shower or start to study and then take shower and after deciding to do what i was so afraid to go after my to do list!! then I started to search about my symptoms and after reading some papers and watching your video it turned out that i might have this adhd thing! You know it's also heartwarming to see other people just like yourself but i wanted to tell you that i can totally relate and you're not alone... thank you for this video💗
Well that looks a lot like my days, the random energy burst when I walk around and do household tasks are always unpredictable 😂 My new strategy for work in the home office with pretty flexible hours, is to immediately start working when I'm awake, most of the time even before breakfast. That kind of sets the tone for the day and I can more easily return to "work mode" when I take a break for breakfast, sport and such.
Otherwise I only get work done when my brain is sufficiently stimulanted, with either stress do to an impending deadline, interest in the subject, general stress about the task, when I'm able to hype myself up enough for the task or meds. Meds are the easiest route without me needing to play sharade with my brain to be able to work 😂
I totally get that! :) its the same for me but im really asking myself right now: Do I really want to live/work like this forever? I think I need some kind of job, that is a stimulant itself - for example I love being a moderator or to give workshops, bc it is putting me in natural focus mode - because everyone is looking at me :)
I'm so glad you can accomplish things during the day, gives me hopes for my near future. I'm not taking medication and my adhd is taking me to dark places, I can't do half of the things i'm supposed to, always chaos and catching up. Thanks for The video 🥹
youre not alone
Cool really nice to look at someone else’s realistic day. It does seem like you have figured out a way of life. I see the same struggle with getting ready, using phones, getting to sleep and others. However I haven’t established an exercising habit, being able o avoid using the phone, and generally getting more tasks and cleaning done.
Also, really nice accent!
haha I would never thought that someone is complimenting my german accent, but thank you very much! :) Im not that confident about that yet. Motivates me to more content like that, thank you! :)
I struggle with all these things too! Some things that have really helped me are: time lock kSafe container by Kitchen Safe for locking up phone and treats; TimeTimer visual timer for work sprints and being on time; a get-ready-for-bed-alarm; this video: How to Never Be Late Again - College Info Geek; the HowtoADHD channel with Jessica McCabe.
Great video. I'm sure ADHD people can relate to much of what you show. Its good that you have the gym routine. My biggest issue is actually getting moving in the morning and yes, so many ideas pop in and out of my head, I should be writing them down. I have tried that but I usually use many different methods and either lose them, or make new ones or just forget. Crazy.
thank you! and feel you :) for the past 30 years i never wrote something down but recently i started with the apple notes app on my phone and the to doist app as they are so easy to use and also synced with my computer. even though its a little bit messy, its such an upgrade. highly recommended :)
I have mixed emotions. In one hand, of course, I would love if you dont have ADHD. In the other hand, this video explains almost to perfection how I feel everyday. I have no diagnosis but after researching a watching videos like this made me talk with my therapist to rethink my previous diagnosis. Thanks for explaining so well how you feel.
💛 It's hard to believe it when you watch yourself in the day of someone else's life. On one hand I'm relieved to see that there are other people like me, actually surprised.
Hey mate! I can give you by strategy for getting ready quickly. Always put things you take out with in the same spots. Like a spot for keys, for outdoor shoes, for backpack, water, ... whatever you usually take out with you. By time you can become very fast at getting ready.
thank you jammie! im trying to do that but the main problem is that i will pick up those things without noticing and putting them somewhere else lol
@@BattlefieldADHD so true. And then it all ends up looking like a mess that is too overwhelming to clean. You tell yourself that you will get it done the next day, but weeks pass by without you even realizing. I experience all these symptoms even though I am not diagnosed. I can't just go to the doctors bc I am still a minor and have a bad relationship with my parents. They would probably refuse to get me checked bc they don't understand adhd and what it is actually like, and they will still believe that I am lazy and making up excuses like they've always thought. So I am self diagnosed in denial 😢
Dude, it's like you filmed a script of my life. I take breaks to lay in bed all the time when I get overwhelmed and paralyzed. Been avoiding dealing with some health insurance bills for weeks now... so similar
The algorithm just showed me your channel, I watched this video and decided to watch more, only to be surprised that this is only your second video 🤯. You have the video presence and editing of a seasoned RUclipsr. Idk if you have other video experience but keep up the great work and I’m excited for future videos!
New subscriber here! It's always nice to feel validated that I'm not the only one who lives life like this. I know that I'm not and that a lot of people have ADHD as severe as (or worse than) I do, but most of the time I feel like it.
youre not alone
Very well made and accurate! I've got severe ADHD and I stayed focused from beginning till end!
Thank you for the video! It really resonates with me. I struggle like this every single day, with some days being better but mostly worse. On a daily basis, I have at least one really bad "accident," such as losing something crucial or forgetting a meeting that I must attend.
I was recently diagnosed, and at times, I find myself in doubt. However, watching your video and seeing myself in it has significantly helped me become more certain about my diagnosis.
Thanks for sharing your day with us! I am undiagnosed and waiting to go in for my assessment in late February next year. The wait is killing me and just trying to survive the anxious anticipation.
I have many of the symptoms you exhibited ie. the paralysis with important tasks until it becomes to stressful, the getting up and doing random things OTHER than work (brain goes on autopilot) and rushing home because you know the task you need to do at home will take 3 times as long as other people.
So many feels.
Omg thanks a lot! It is so nice to feel someone is just like you. I’m on my way to found some treatment because it is became too hard to live like this
I did today, had an inkling I had it for the past year, took a look at some vids like these and confirmed it. Psychologist after 30mins said I demonstrated symptoms. feel like a 50kg weight is gone, my body feels exhausted. I never feel tired but I feelnI could have gone to a deep sleep immediately after, I didnt, I avoided my coursework some more. Got a warning about my late submissions. I hope I can begin coping better soon.
Every single one of these. Spot on! Makes me feel validated
Oh boy do I relate == the whole way through! Starting with "losing everything twice" before I get out the door. lol
Wow what a video. We're the same person lol nice to meet you... I have only figured out at 21 what has made my life so hard and this recognition has shown me I am not alone and has also allowed me to educate my family on how to handle me better to the point where they have been apologetic to how I have been handled at no fault of theirs. This is the first example which has perfectly described my day to day life, with the only thing staying consistent daily is my love for sport. The rest (and probably more important aspects of life) have eluded me at times leaving space for constant overthinking and anxiety to creep in. ADHD wasn't a widely understood condition through my childhood so I have always been in the eyes of teachers, parents etc that smart kid who is lazy and isn't living up to his potential, which I believed to be my fault leading to me not being kind to myself. Understanding our condition has changed my life and allows me to manage my crazy brain, this video more than any other has shown me I am not alone. You're an absolute legend Jérôme, thank you.
My days are very similar as someone who works from home! Always finding myself cleaning the whole apartment and feeling like I did something productive even though I got no *actual* work done 😅 I also spend so much time planning my day/making to-do lists and feeling SO ready to accomplish all of the things on the list, knowing how good it'll feel when I just finally finish everything, but somehow the entire day passes and the list remains. I swear I have to-do lists from last year that I just keep recycling day after day because I can't seem to accomplish anything on them. I'm closing my photography business for the summer because I just can't keep up and it's unfair to my clients. I need medicated lmao
The quality of this video is amazing! And thanks for making it concise for my ADHD brain 😂 Can relate so much to the paralysis and taking too long to leave the house ❤
thank you so much
I loved and appreciated this video!! You really are a good youtuber!
I had the diagnosis last year and it’s been a while that i was searching a channel like this
Thank you , and congratulations you are doing an amazing work 😊
thank you so much, that means a lot for me :) the hardest part is to continue doing it bc its a lot of work, but comments like yours are my motivation!
Thank you for this. : - ) Validation and shared stories are healing.❤
Love you so much, Jérôme. Totally my day is the same. So much love to you 💖
I have a habit of watching 'productive' and 'aesthetic' vlogs and although I like watching it and I tried emulating it in my own life, I've failed and felt bad about myself.
This is the first time I watched a day in my life that I can fully relate to. So thank you for that.
P.S. I'm not officially diagnosed but I have an inkling that I have ADHD tendencies.. and adapting lifestyle changes and accommodations which are generally for ADHD people have helped me a lot.
Forgetting stuff is still the bane of my life. Simple tasks can turn into major projects as I search for the stuff I need to complete them. One of my coping strategies is to start to clean up the entire room, and quit when I find what I need. I was going to add this to my original comment, but forgot.
can totally relate bob, I spend at least 45 mins a day just looking for basic things in my flat. but I also became a "tidier person", at least on the surface :)
I loved this vid. Thank you so much for sharing ❤. I think you should start keeping a journal. Any time you have racing thoughts, write them down. Especially at 6am, it'll help you get your thoughts in order, and have a more productive day 🎉
I feel like crying while watching this video, I’ve only just come to accept the fact I have adhd I was diagnosed with it when I was 8 years old and I have been in denial and said I don’t exhibit the symptoms but that is definitely not true I relate to every single aspect of your daily routine
It takes me forever to leave the house even if it’s just popping out for something not so important
Unless I litterally put on my shoes and force myself to leave instantly I find myself procrastinating on what I might need going back and forth etc etc
It would be cool if you could reply to me, I just watched all of your videos and loved them
I can’t wait for more!
I too get really excited about work, and then lose focus when I figure it out. But the fridge and floors always need cleaning so I put my energy into those. My life is very similar in if I'm not talking to someone at work, I get very impulsive. I'm seeing your video as a realistic day with Adhd. I'm doing things like balance training, meditation, and noticing negative thoughts as solutions. I didn't like the medication route as long term. Hopefully, with some practice I can focus for longer on things I want to do-like work, long-term dating, and managing my finances. Thanks!
The part when you said "my brain is not learning from my mistakes, because it always works out in the end." is SO real on so many levels for me. I'm a student and this applies sm to me with my work. I'm undiagnosed but I believe I may have ADHD and I also relate to multiple other ADHD creator's routines and struggles.
Your videos are brilliant! Keep up the good work. It's very interesting to walk in your shoes and understand ADHD better and to see how you manage it. Thank you for hard work you put into making videos! Keep it up!
that is pure dopamine for me, very motivating :) I will try my best
@@BattlefieldADHD what is fascinating is that your daily routine is based on you hacking your brain's functioning method to get stuff done. My partner has been recently diagnosed with ADHD and I'm learning more about it. Your videos stand out from the crowd because you show everything, the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are many videos about ADHD symptoms but most of them don't even scratch the surface of what you showed. Thank you!
@@simasjermosenka6870 thank you so much, i loved hearing that as that is exactly what i want to achieve with my videos. but its very hard to be consistent for me right now. so thank you very much
Great video! I can relate to everything you spoke about. Thanks!
I have ADHD myself and I can totally relate to this video! Keep the great content coming!
thank you so much! I will try although its not easy to be consistent :D
Great video! Just came from the first one you put up. I was diagnosed with Bipolar Affective disorder at 15, but over time have been investigating the links between my condition and other pure forms of neurodivergence. It was only when my cousin Kaden told me (whom received his Autism diagnosis around 22) that Bipolar is a neurological condition by nature, and by proxy it is natural for me to experience and present neurodivergent traits. I had a bit of a revelationary moment then. I definitely have some of the traits, as there is a lot of crossover, and adolescents with Bipolar are more likely to have racing thoughts and rapid cycling. I am currently in a mixed state having just ascended out of low mood when I stopped my medication for 5 days when my mum was away for a week. I think females with Bipolar or Autism are worth bringing up their menstrual cycles in conjunction with their condition/diagnosis. I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), which creates more apparent and tidal mood swings for sure (it is thought as many as 1 in 5 women have this). PCOS plays a part in my Bipolar, and the reason I have had to return to taking my meds again! *sigh* I hope one day I can feel "normal" in who I am, embrace my naturally more extroverted and vivacious personality and diagnosis as simply concurrent, not have to feel at odds with this rather neurotypical world and give it my bravest shot to break the mould and advocate for change, say in the education system, for future generations to come. Only 20% of moderate/severe neurodiverse individuals end up completing their University degree. This is often nothing to do with intelligence. They need an outlet to channel their creativity, and the infrastructure of higher education (less so in my BA/MA but BSc's for definite) is too focused on memory retention, which stunts innovative thoughts from ever fully flying into fruition. Ironic I chose to major in English when I'm such an inattentive reader. I prefer close-reading (analytical) and writing. During my postgrad I discovered the author who most spoke to me. Her name is Ann Quin. Coming back to your content, I really admire how pragmatically and cohesive you put your content out, even if if your head it might all be word salad (as mine often is in disjunct thoughts). It shows resilience and a desire to carry on. Antonia x
I can relate alot to this video thanks alot brother for sharing 🙏
It felt like I was looking in a mirror watching this haha! Perhaps a request you may not identify, with but a video on balancing social relationships would be really cool! I really struggle with messaging friends, I always get an anxiety that if I'm messaging them, then I am not doing work - although I never end up working anyway. I also as an aside, I really love your apartment and your outfit!
You obviously have ADHD which at least gives you a lot of energy. I'm a woman with ADD, that is, no hyperactivity. I guess I could say I have ADHD, but the H would stand for HYPOactivity. I take medication because my starter switch, my ON/GO/POWER function is missing. There are days I can't get off the couch until my medication kicks in. Then I get up and start moving. I'll make a long "To Do" list, and then ignore it. I rarely get anywhere on time. I've lost jobs, money, relationships, a marriage, opportunities, and more. ADD is no joke. I have many hobbies and interests, but jump from one thing to another. I'd do a video, but I'm too embarrassed over the mess in every room in my house. I've been trying to get downsize and get organized for over 20 years. Despite my problems, I did manage to get a college degree and raise two amazing (non ADD) daughters. I just wish people could know how hard I'm trying when it looks like I'm lazy or don't care. I do care and try so hard to do what others can easily do.
your content is really well made, shocked me how you only have 492 subscribers!! made it 493.
also amazing style and apartment dude
thank you so much, trying to put out new content soon :) didn't thought it was possible to hit even those numbers with just 2 videos lol.
Oh my god, felt like you were in my day. It's THE SAME.
ahh I relate to the lying so much. it's so much easier to make up a 'real person' reason for why I couldn't do something rather than tell the truth that my brain just does not let me do things.
This is exactly my daily schedule if you switch gym and walking times 😂
I love how this video is edited, extremely appealing.
thank you so much, I put way too much time and hyperfocus in it, but it was worth it
Haha shit this is so spot on. And also feels really terrible, even when we can laughe at ourseves at the same time one feels that what one does is almost impossible for oneself to influence and control 😭 which is so difficult.
Every other video in my RUclips feed is about that if one only has enough willpower one can accomplish anything. And everyday I feel like I fail because I cannot control my smallest little behaviors. I have read every damn self help book and tried for so long to create an environment that pushes the behaviors I want. But still I feel so powerless.
It’s also funny that I found this video now because I had a really difficult week symptom-wise and yesterday I was thinking “I should have hidden a camera in my apartment this week to show ppl how ridiculous these days of my life can be” like when I simply don’t manage to leave the house for a full day because every time I take something out I misplace it. So yeah thanks for this honest review.
I liked the video. I am so ADHD. Your day is so much the story of my life. So much time wasted just looking for stuff and yes the same stuff in the matter of minutes.
Great video, so relatable. I thought that everybody had this 😅
This is my exact experience working from home 😂 I feel the struggle.
😂 vielen Dank für das gute Video! GENAU SO IST ES!!! Grüsse aus der Schweiz!
I have never related so hard to something in my life!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy shit I this kind of content is so helpful for me !!!! I’m not alone!!!!!!!
These issues are exactly what i have with some more prominent. I paid attention to myself and learned life hacks to stop and negate alot of these problems wich than makes mee seem more normal and that makes everyones expectations very high and dealing with my issues seem even more impossible to the point that i have to stop everything, shove away my feelings and will just to do every single task till it is done. Consequenses are feeling like a slave to everything, cant let anything go and feeling depressed. Sometimes being different is not so bad, it has its upsides just to be who you are!
feel you Clinton! im trying to establish new behaviors as well and im making really good progress. but from my very critical self-view, its not enough or not consistent enough. im trying to put less pressure on my self and remind me that I already accomplish a lot of things since my diagnosis :)
ADHD is funny that way, it impairs you because you forget about stuff, but when you do remember last minute, you get into crisis mode and tackle the task better than people who prepared for days. Like I forgot to study for the test, but it was a small one so I had studied on the 10 minute break, trying to memorize as much as I can and ending up with B+... Or I was preparing for presentation for a final high school exam which I was certain was supposed to be in two days, but it was the next day in the morning, I found out last minute! Dad drove me to school, I was supposed to be second in line, was late, but fortunately so were the teachers so I had like 20 minute window to read the script I wrote the night before. I got 17/20 mark - at least one point deduction must have been because I was supposed to bring some materials I ended up forgetting at home, so... :D
This helps me understand my husband!!
Muss mich selbst immer daran erinnern, dass ich *nicht* weniger wert bin, nur weil ich an einem tag nur im gym war und sonst nichts gemacht hab haha.
Ein paar tipps, die dir eventuell betreffend den ADHS medikamenten helfen könnten, falls du die noch nimmst (source: habe alle on und off für mein unaufmerksames ADHS bzw ADS probiert seit ich 18 bin, bin jetzt 23):
- mit kleinen dosen ist das "down", also wenn die medikamente aufhören zu wirken, viel weniger heftig (nehme nur noch 2.5mg-5mg ritalin auf einmal).
- protein hilft dem gehirn dopamin zu bilden. Genügend protein kann auch dabei helfen, dass man nicht so schnell eine toleranz für die medikamente aufbaut und die dosis erhöhen muss.
- genügend essen, wasser und schlaf ist extrem wichtig für die reduzierung der ADHS symptome, aber auch damit die medikamente richtig wirken.
Du weisst das eventuell schon alles, aber dachte, es könnte dir von nutzen sein! :)
Viel glück auf deinem weg 🍀
danke dir flo
Das glaube ich dir! Mein selbstwert wird jeden tag neu gechallenget 😂 lass dich nicht unterkriegen ^^
Habe gerade dein neustes video gsehen und freut mich sehr, dass du was passendes gefunden hast!
Bin momentan auf focalin. Ist viel besser als ritalin, concerta und elvanse, aber wie du im video selbst sagst "ich fühle mich nicht wie mich selbst".
Werde morgen mal abklären, ob die in der schweiz den amphetamin sirup auch herstellen (hat noch kein psychologe jemals erwähnt...).
Freue mich auf deine weiteren videos! Alles gute :).
So fudging relatable. "Make them laugh so they don't catch on that I'm an unproductive piece of sh*t" LMAO. And about not learning from mistakes. Since I always manage to squeeze out "good enough" work at the last second, I never fix my productivity cycle (not sure if I could if I had to, tbh, but here we are)
oh yes, same for me! also true for my brain calculating how long it takes me to get somewhere, bc it just remembers "it kind of worked last time" even though I had to RUN the whole time and arrived there sweating like a MF :)
Thank you. Now I will know that at the same time on this planet, right now, you are feeling the same as me
I understand that caffeine works differently for people with ADHD. Instead of waking you up, it calms you down a bit. However, it can be abused like any other substance, and depending on whether you chain-drink sodas or coffee, your health can be at risk (my father was a chronic coca-cola drinker, which Sis I suspected when we got diagnosed with ADHD ourselves, and he lost his life to NASH).
Still, I think coffee would be preferable to soda with caffeine, since soda has a lot more sugar compared to black coffee (even though I hate both as well as tea). So everything in moderation.
Yeah this is relatable AF. All of it. I'm 56 now and have known I probably have ADHD since I was a child. Don't know what I have never sought help. Thought about it but never got around to it. Which I guess is maybe part of my ADHD.
I understand you so much!!!
How the hell did you focus long enough to make a video? Someone must have been hyper-focusing. But thank you for the video. I recall one from like 10 years ago, someone did the same thing. But it's gone now. So Here I am hyper-focusing to find a good video, so I can share it to those who don't have ADHD.
I love this video. It’s just perfect!
What usually do you get HYPERFOCUS on?
your comment is pure dopamine in my brain, thank you :) my hyperfocus wanders a lot, lately its how to make youtube videos. a while ago it was espresso-machines (got myself a nice one lol) and before that it was fragranes (i have like 15 bottles at home right now). i am curious for the next one!
Omg I had this exact day to day and I mean each detail from waking up early to working then not working then lying down then bam super charge mode almost when it time to go and having to hide from my coworkers that I’m not as productive as they think. Only thing is it’s made me antisocial and I don’t realize I like other people until I’m around them and barely like stepping outside. I realize that’s unhealthy. Im open to suggestiona
Tolles video!! :)
after i stopped self medicating with cigarette,weed and alcohol my life is an internal nightmare of what you say here but my stress levels so high and anxious so much due to irl issue i becomee a dysfunctional human being worst part is it drives me extremely depressed knowing that this lack of motivation and chaos is eating me out and nobody knows what i am going throu
As a person who does not have ADHD this seamt very chaotic and i don't think i ever would be abel to live like that
☺I have enjoyed so much this video! You remind me a lot :)) I just landed in your channel and subscribed. I am still undiagnosed unfortunately. Take care!
thank you so much, that means a lot :) good luck with you evaluation
@@BattlefieldADHD thank you :) (btw still undiagnosed in my 44s I mean)
Hi, got my diagnosis not long ago. Still struggling to not to feel like ADHD is just normal human existence and hyper focus on everyones struggles. Um, anyone else feels this way? How did you come to realise that this is different from other peoples experience? I get too emotional on daily basis, struggle with raising thoughts, have creative outbursts and other stuff, but feel like its half the populations realities. Please share ur thoughts or insights on this! Thank you
hey rasa, most of the adhd symptoms can also be found in people without adhd, that is what it makes so hard to diagnose and it also feels like everyone struggles with the same issues. its the combination and the intensity of the symptoms what differences us from neurotypical brains. also when you have adhd, its much likely that a lot of your friends also have adhd bc we tend to surround us with people that are like us - so for me personally it feels like adhd is around 30% of the population :)
Best video ever
+10 dopamin :)
I’m not diagnosed with adhd. But I feel like I definitely relate to this entire video. Like you said in the comments people without adhd can have these signs too.
Get tested definitely, so many of us get late adult diagnosed because if misinformation at school, masking or the taboo
Nice vlog! Are you using coffee instead of meds?
thank you :) In the time of this video yes - right now im trying out a 3rd line treatment, maybe I will make a video about that soon:)
@@BattlefieldADHD good luck :)
i feel in alot of ways i just watched my life your not alone do you at the end of the day when you barly got anything done get angry because you didnt
i just watched a react video to South Park's S7 episode "Cancelled", RandoWis's new video twice, and then started watching this. before making this comment, i just remembered i needed to look up how to remove the condensation drip tray to my kitchen fridge since the fridge side aint keeping cold.
Hi, thanks for sharing. Coffee is really bad for ADHD. It looks like it's good for a short moment, but it increases the symptoms and makes sleep rest worse. Saludos desde Panama.
+1 on avoiding all electrical devices/dopamine buzzers
Yeah... Mans ain't have to call me out like this... He just put my whole life on display 😂😂
hahaha loved this..more to come :)
Wow getting up so early and going to the gym before work, congrats, that's something I could never do.. It's so hard to get out of bed.., I stay in bed until the very last minute before I am obligated to get up.. and then it takes me hours before I can start really functioning.. (but, I think I am also autistic so it's not the same as just adhd)
Maybe it's not a very good idea to work from home if you have adhd, no? because it's so easy to be distracted and do anything else than work since no one is watching..
Hearing your accent I suppose you are german? Maybe it's a cliché but I imagine it must be specially impairing to have adhd in Germany because being ponctual is seen as very important, no?
This is a great video! So cathartic to laugh at all the bullshit that I do, too
thank you sam
It’s scary how much I can relate… glad I’m getting evaluated in two weeks! Thanks for this 🫶🏼
happy to read this :) all the best for your process/journey
Als ich dieses Video angetippt hab, habe ich nicht damit gerechnet mich so sehr wiederzuerkennen. Außer, dass ich gerade zur Zeit keine Arbeit hab. Wenn ich aufwache gehe ich gleich sofort an mein Handy und liege meistens erstmal stundenlang im Bett und schaue RUclips Videos usw. bis ich es nicht mehr aushalte und aus dem Bett springe, weil ich Hunger bekommen hab oder Lust hab einzukaufen (bzw. mein Geld halb zu verschwenden). Und diese random Energieschübe (also meine sehr intensiven 5 Minuten)kenne ich auch nur zu gut. Mit 21 Jahren springe & tanze ich durch meine Wohnung, mache alle möglichen Geräusche, singe laut irgendwelche Lieder (Mal in albern, dann ernst) oder ich erfinde Lieder, aber sehr meist ohne Text, weil das liegt mir nicht so sehr. Dazu oben drauf kann ich ganz locker im Kopf beispielsweise ein ganzes Orchester oder ne Symphonie erfinden/komponieren, nur zu dumm, dass ich's nicht auf Blatt Papier bringen kann, weil ich kein Plan wirklich vom schriftlichen Notensystem hab & noch kein Instrument wirklich kann und so. Oder aber auch beim Musik hören mit Kopfhörern, wenn ich draußen bin, mir Musikvideos oder filmartige Szenarios auszudenken ist bei mir ein Standart. Aber leider ist der kreative Fluss dann oft zu intensiv, weil die Ideen wie Ferraris durch den Kopf schießen & ich deswegen dabei Sachen vergesse, Versuche mich dran zu erinnern & dann bin ich schon bei der nächsten komplett neuen Idee. Aber wiederum Dinge wie pünktlich zu sein, ohne Probleme aufmerksam jemanden zuhören zu können, Ordnung zu halten & mir Prioritäten (vor allem das) zu setzen ist so eine Herausforderung. Ich würde nur zu gern wissen, ob das nun ADHS ist was ich habe (wenn die Diagnose bloß nicht so krass teuer wär..) und/oder etwas anderes. Deswegen freue ich mich schon (hab mich erst jetzt wieder daran erinnert) auf meinen Termin zur psychologischen Beratung (bestimmt jetzt schon der 5te Versuch mir psychische Hilfe zu holen), diesmal muss alles klappen.
hab deinen Kommentar sehr gefühlt, ich finde mich eigentlich in allem sehr stark wieder. das mit den Geräuschen und co nennt man übrigens "Stimming". Klingt erstmal alles sehr verdächtig nach ADHS, solltest du aber natürlich professionell diagnostizieren lassen. ich habs privat bezahlt und "nur" 250 Euro gezahlt, das hat sich auf jeden Fall gelohnt. viel erfolg dir, you are not alone :)
Cooler Tiger bei 2:13 rechts oben
Is a symptom of ADHD not being able to sleep because you have such intense overwhelming thoughts that won't let you sleep even if you're tired.
This makes me feel less like trash and you don't know how much that means
My ADHD/ASD/DYSLEXIA having arse stared at the thumbnail for a solid 30 seconds trying to understand what it said… I kept reading it as a misspelled choose 😂
It’s chaos. 😅
hahaha, i was asking myself if this was "clear" enough to read..will keep that in mind for the next one:)
Is this with the medications?
If you don’t mind me asking. Are you on any ADHD meds? If so how did this help?
Shit you are my male version😂 Hello from another ADhder💪
Motto “Do not turn on water till ready to use”
This whole video is wht my inner person sounds like.
I got things done but nothing. I plan to do .. yep, that's me.
This is so me 😫
I am almost like you ma man… do you do some kind of therapy? Use any kind of medicine? One of the most important things is to exercise like you already do, nice one
i tried out different kind of medications, will make a video about that soon :) special therapy for adhd is very hard to get, but would love to get something like this. thank you! :)
I'm 32 and I just started a daily routine for my ADHD.
I don't use an alarm because they scare me. Besides, my biological clock tends to wake me up at around 7:00 - 7:30am
I drink exactly 1 cup of coffee and no more. Otherwise I'll be running like I'm wanted for murder.
Shower, eat breakfast. Just a a bowl of fruit and yogurt, at least 200 calories. Brush teeth, take meds. 20 pushups
Leave for work 9:00am, arrive and clock in at the warehouse at 9:30-ish. A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early, he arrives EXACTLY when he means to!
official 15 minute break at 12:00, but I have to run and hide from the constant loud noises every hour for 10 minutes. Of course the warehouse is located 10 feet away from an Airforce base... Don't look at the clock, Don't look at the clock, Don't look at the clock, Don't look at the clock, Don't look at the clock, You're looking at the clock, it's literally 12:01. Time has not moved. Finally Clock out at 2:30pm, drive home. try to avoid the temptation of grabbing a hamburger on the way home. You lost 50 pounds, you don't need to go back to... aaaaaaand he's going to Jack in the Box. What the F, dude! You're a disgrace! This is why you can't get under 180 pounds!
Arrive back home at 3:00pm, take a 1 hour nap, oh wait, you forgot to do 20 more pushups!
get up at 4:00pm, help mom make dinner and eat at 5:00. Clean the kitchen, do the dishes. Man, it sure is nice having a parent who loves me and will cook me dinner! ^_^
Go back to your computer and start your second job making 3D models and hosting meetings for the 3D Art team. Check progress, give critique, assign new tasks.
time to work on your portfolio. Wait, didn't you say you'd help the director review more 3D Artists on the jobs board? Oh, hell with it, you've got to work on your portfolio.
Why aren't you working on your portfolio??? It's literally your favorite thing! and You're sitting here watching RUclips and typing comments--
WAIT, WHAT TIME IS IT??? IT'S 10:00PM??? WHY CAN'T TIME MOVE THIS FAST WHEN I'M AT MY SHITTY JOB AT AMAZON?!
I just realized I forgot to take my 2nd dose of meds before 2:00. Welp, too late, now! I guess I'll add that pill to the "Emergency stash" in case the pharmacy decides to put my script on backorder for a whole month, AGAIN.
Realize you're being too dramatic. Let's close everything, listen to some ASMR or play a game till 12:00am. Ahh, this is nice. Life is good!
Go to bed. Take a magnesium to get better sleep because melatonin makes my head feel thick.
'Ello, Brian, welcome to.... P I L L O W L A N D...." Zzzzzzz....
Repeat.
...what?
hahaha, you should make your own "day in the life with ADHD" video! you already finished the script here..would watch!
@@BattlefieldADHD Aw, thanks! I'm honestly considering it, I'm just afraid to show my face, lol!
How the hell we can have the same routine??? Every morning i NEED to take a cup of coffee and then go exercise if not then i'll be frozen for the entire day, and NEED to rest in the middle of work in evening, as well as afternoon strolling routine.. does every adhd'ers like that too?
I also have adhd
How do i get a job that lets you be paid to do seemily not too much work?
You say you have a lot of creative idea and then write them down because they get lost omg that’s me
2:22
God, I thought I was the only one, so I'm crazy.
I really suck I guess cause I'm always on my phone
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