This is exactly what I needed to hear. Two weeks into taking the higher dose of medication I realised that the medication gave me the opportunity to understand adhd where as without it, I didn’t have a chance - this is different from autism, which I was able to learn about and come to a place of acceptance with and now it seems, I’ll be going through a similar process with adhd, with the help of medication. But then a couple of more weeks down the line I looked around and I was not only surrounded by mess again but I had barely done anything if anything at all productive in the last couple of weeks, which made me think 🤔 ha - this is what understanding adhd will enable me to do, i.e. organise my life in a way that supports my adhd brain instead of the medication suddenly enabling me to do that without any effort, which it did in the first couple of weeks - I think I was expecting too much from the medication or maybe not too much but that my vision was very narrow at that point. I’ve also learned that the medication helps me to access my feelings better; being autistic as well I have difficulty accessing or experiencing emotions other than happy and hyper or suicidal 😩 but I’ve noticed that when I take my medication I’m able to access and recognise my emotions much easier which I’m really happy about as I think this will help with preventing burnout and from getting overwhelmed by feelings and it will stop them backing up 🤷🏽♀️ maybe ~ that’s what I’m thinking anyway. Since starting medication, a little over a month ago, I’ve realised a lot already, such as ‘this is why I have never been able to sit still’ and many other things like that but also many things that I hadn’t thought about before. So I think this is going to be quite the journey and although I’d much rather not go on this particular journey, I know from experience that I have no option if I want to live a life of my choosing. The alternative is more like deep active addiction and early death, and I don’t want that but I think I can learn about adhd as I go along whereas with the autism, I did nothing else really but learn about my autism but I was in a severe burn out at that time so I had loads of time to learn about it, then coming out of burnout I thought I would be going full steam ahead back into life …. which I’m realising is just my adhd brain talking 😵💫 I’ve got a lot to learn but I am looking forward to it in a way and I’m hoping I can some how share what I learn with others to help cut down their learning time and give them some support while they’re going through it. I may not meet all the plans I’ve ever had but realising how much adhd has negatively impacted my life my whole life, I think I will be happy and satisfied if I can help others to get a better understanding of themselves and help them learn how to create lives that support their unique way of being, to achieve their goals so they can live in this world without having to mask or change and to show the world that the world really does need all kinds of minds and that ours are just as valuable as the neurotypical mind. ☺️
The takeaway, as I understand it, is that managing ADHD means gaining a suite of new or unfamiliar skills, attitudes, and habits. Medication won't make that process automatic or easy, just easier.
I cried after watching this video. Not sure why. I guess it just feels daunting, being just diagnosed, a week or two ago, as an adult, and knowing how much work I have ahead of myself, and being scared I won't be able to do it. Man, I hope I can do it. I really hope I can. I see no future for myself otherwise. Not the one I want, at least. Edit: I'm on meds now and it's all good. Life is good. I can do my laundry. I can do anything. Long live meth!
I am in the same situation as you but all we can do is work since meds are there to make our life easier else it gonna be big problem world is cruel bruh trust me
You should explain it as doctors said this and that but they do not know what they are talking about. ❤ A.D.D. is a made up term that is not real. You can change your mind, how you think and how your mind functions with-out taking drugs to alter your mind.
I'm glad I had a strict ass artistic and educational based mother, church for a time, and a therapist for some structure lmfao 😂😂😂😂😂 I think alot of my relationships have failed, because of my ADHD 💀💀💀💀💀💀
I ended up putting the video to 1.25x to be able to focus on it better.
I put the subtitles on, and play sound at X2, several times before trying x1.75. One of these will have my full attention.
Her speech is agonisingly slow
Haha thanks for saying that. I thought I was being strange having to turn speed to 1.25 or even 1.5 speeds.
Input it on 1.75 XD
Wait! You can do that? I was suffering.
This is exactly what I needed to hear. Two weeks into taking the higher dose of medication I realised that the medication gave me the opportunity to understand adhd where as without it, I didn’t have a chance - this is different from autism, which I was able to learn about and come to a place of acceptance with and now it seems, I’ll be going through a similar process with adhd, with the help of medication.
But then a couple of more weeks down the line I looked around and I was not only surrounded by mess again but I had barely done anything if anything at all productive in the last couple of weeks, which made me think 🤔 ha - this is what understanding adhd will enable me to do, i.e. organise my life in a way that supports my adhd brain instead of the medication suddenly enabling me to do that without any effort, which it did in the first couple of weeks - I think I was expecting too much from the medication or maybe not too much but that my vision was very narrow at that point.
I’ve also learned that the medication helps me to access my feelings better; being autistic as well I have difficulty accessing or experiencing emotions other than happy and hyper or suicidal 😩 but I’ve noticed that when I take my medication I’m able to access and recognise my emotions much easier which I’m really happy about as I think this will help with preventing burnout and from getting overwhelmed by feelings and it will stop them backing up 🤷🏽♀️ maybe ~ that’s what I’m thinking anyway.
Since starting medication, a little over a month ago, I’ve realised a lot already, such as ‘this is why I have never been able to sit still’ and many other things like that but also many things that I hadn’t thought about before. So I think this is going to be quite the journey and although I’d much rather not go on this particular journey, I know from experience that I have no option if I want to live a life of my choosing. The alternative is more like deep active addiction and early death, and I don’t want that but I think I can learn about adhd as I go along whereas with the autism, I did nothing else really but learn about my autism but I was in a severe burn out at that time so I had loads of time to learn about it, then coming out of burnout I thought I would be going full steam ahead back into life …. which I’m realising is just my adhd brain talking 😵💫
I’ve got a lot to learn but I am looking forward to it in a way and I’m hoping I can some how share what I learn with others to help cut down their learning time and give them some support while they’re going through it.
I may not meet all the plans I’ve ever had but realising how much adhd has negatively impacted my life my whole life, I think I will be happy and satisfied if I can help others to get a better understanding of themselves and help them learn how to create lives that support their unique way of being, to achieve their goals so they can live in this world without having to mask or change and to show the world that the world really does need all kinds of minds and that ours are just as valuable as the neurotypical mind. ☺️
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Drugs are not the answer to our problems. ❤
The takeaway, as I understand it, is that managing ADHD means gaining a suite of new or unfamiliar skills, attitudes, and habits. Medication won't make that process automatic or easy, just easier.
You phrased that well. I would also emphasize the importance of exercise and sleep. I know, two more things to pay attention to, just what you needed.
Say no to drugs and yes to Jesus! ❤
It's like that series where they take a video and distill it into a 30 second sentence.
I cried after watching this video. Not sure why. I guess it just feels daunting, being just diagnosed, a week or two ago, as an adult, and knowing how much work I have ahead of myself, and being scared I won't be able to do it.
Man, I hope I can do it. I really hope I can. I see no future for myself otherwise. Not the one I want, at least.
Edit: I'm on meds now and it's all good. Life is good. I can do my laundry. I can do anything. Long live meth!
@Poire Tartin Aw, thanks man :)
I am in the same situation as you but all we can do is work since meds are there to make our life easier else it gonna be big problem world is cruel bruh trust me
@@rusher9864 I'm on meds now and hell yeah we can do it. Thanks for the support
@@cawareyoudoin7379 what kind of meds?
@@elise9537 Medikinet CR. It's got its drawbacks, and not for everyone, but works for me
Thank you for this. I'm only exploring this topic now and it's quite overwhelming. This had a very reassuring tone.
Comparing intentions to outcomes is a nice way to describe the issue. I'm going to remember that the next time I try to explain my ADD to someone.
You should explain it as doctors said this and that but they do not know what they are talking about. ❤ A.D.D. is a made up term that is not real. You can change your mind, how you think and how your mind functions with-out taking drugs to alter your mind.
I can’t finish watching the video just now though 😭😭😭 meds are wearing off, but that’s ok, I’ll finish another day :)
Try playing it on 1.5x speed!
Me coming here checking the comments before the video is finished
Consider raising the camera so you look directly at the lense and does not block you eyes with your glasses
Anyone else watch on 1.25 speed? Just ADHD things lol
1.5x for me lol
1.25 speed seems like it’s the most normal talking speed I’ve ever heard
1.5X
1.5😂
I really needed to see this, thanks!!
Good video. At certain times you sound a little bit like Tony's psychiatrist Dr Milfie ( Lorain Bracco) from The Sopranos
Don't stop making videos
Yes I want my own dopamine factory in my brain working hard my brand name is focus.
how. are u adhd nz and make a video not tailored to adhd patientsn or perspextive pstients
I'm glad I had a strict ass artistic and educational based mother, church for a time, and a therapist for some structure lmfao 😂😂😂😂😂 I think alot of my relationships have failed, because of my ADHD 💀💀💀💀💀💀
You do not have A.D.H.D.
Just change your mind. ❤