@@ADHDMastery i watched one video of yours that talked about strattera, and then i wondered to your newest video which was this. I noticed your entire person changed. It just seems you have so much more energy.
100% agree with outdoor sports, for me its mountain biking, it makes you want to exercise and the buzz you get from it really helps me through the week.
For me it’s Motorsport racing but I’m not rich enough for that but I’m doing pretty decent in gokarts and it’s the most fun I’ve ever had in my life, it comes really close to skateboarding for me, but alot more constantly thrilling. I’ve not been diagnosed but I’m certain I have some type of add/adhd, yet also feel like it’s a bad thing to self diagnose. Idk man, idk if I have it but I feel like I do. I hate my brain :(
0:49 1 - Gut health foods 3:07 2 - Outdoor sports (feels like a hobby and not like a workout) 3:51 3 - No caffiene (can make some of us go up and down in energy) 4:26 Ashwaganda (supplement that lowers stress levels and makes him sleep better) 5:10 4 - Blue light glasses 5:41 5 - Organic herbal tea 6:05 6 - Sleep (go to sleep and wake up at a similar time every day - he perfers go to sleep early and wake up early)
1) Turn off most lights in house as sun goes down. Never turn on a super bright light after that. 2) 3 eggs every morning, often with cheese or salmon. 3) visual minimalism in my apartment. 4) walking outside at full pace at least 35 mins twice per day
@@edwardhisse2687 Honestly, our adhd is a significant disorder, it is not that we're just not build for our current society. People like to make things up like the hunter vs farmer theory or act like adhd has certain benefits, it does not.
@@insidiatori9148 I don't mean adhd'ers specifically not built for society, I mean humans as a whole wouldn't be able to evolve fast enought to be 100% thriving for our sedentary, carb-loaded and screen-lit society. It's just that various disorders and neurodivergencies make it even harder in different ways.
@@edwardhisse2687 You are right, excuse me for my misinterpretation. Indeed, a lot of times it does feel like our adhd symptoms make us hyper aware of everything bad in society.
You have helped me a lot over the last 18 months, I maybe would never have considered ADHD without your videos. I was diagnosed through the NHS last week at 48 years old. Thank you.
Exercise and switching my job to something that better fits my circadian rhythm has HUGELY improved things. Mainly because I have the physical energy to exercise now lol
Exactly! At my former job the atmosphere was, and still is, incredibly toxic. When I switched jobs my mental and physical health improved immensely. I have more time to exercise and more free time. 😊
I changed my diet completely a few months ago after I was having long, terrifying panic attacks every day and discovered that my Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels were very low. I used to hate fish and avoid it, but now I'm in love with fish and feel like an idiot for avoiding it for over two decades! I try to have fish every week. By the way, I am also gluten-sensitive and lactose intolerant, so I have to be careful about what I consume. Besides fish, I have mutton, lamb, rice, a lot of vegetables (turnip, courgette, beetroot, aubergine, fennel, leek etc). I only drink water... and fresh fruit juices, occasionally. I stopped drinking carbonated beverages almost two decades ago! I used to drink coffee decades ago, but I never liked it and it never helped me stay awake - in fact, it makes me sleepy! What else? I'm a zero at physical activities, but I have to walk a lot on campus twice a week... I have a minor heart issue and my cardiologist has advised me to stay away from strenuous exercise. I'm not taking ashwagandha, but I'm taking homeopathic pills for my ADHD - they haven't been helpful... yet, but they've helped me massively and magically with other issues that I have, like acne, eye inflammation, armpit boils (yeah, I have an autoimmune issue) and IBS. I hate liver, but I'm into red meat and seafood nowadays. I used to drink a lot of tea, but now only rarely. I still love tea, though. Maybe I need to invest in blue light glasses and noise-cancelling earphones. Overall, I feel a lot better than what I was feeling a few months ago. My panic attacks have stopped completely. I must work on my focus now.
Sports, consider taking adhs meds, Tea helps because of l theanine and Caffeine, but only large amounts in my case, so i take them in pills form 200mg 2x a day caffeine and 200mg l theanine 2x a day, do things you enjoy, write things down, I take methylphenidat and this helps the most so far, good luck
Thank you, and thank you again for this video! So validating. Ever since my gut issues began 12 years ago, (massive food intolerance, IBS, GERD, etc.), I've had increased cognitive challenges. Much lower attention span, less patience, poor short term memory, less able to make good decisions, less able to plan for my future, less able to finish anything I start. I did the research and found out about a condition called leaky gut. And SIBO. So, I know that gut health and brain health are connected. I haven't been able to resolve the issues for 12 years! My doctor recently had me do an at-home stool test to find out about my gut microbiome. I hope that the results shed some light on my predicament. I know that good gut bacteria is crucial to good mental health! I need to cut out my caffeine, the sugar, and the grains. Not just gluten. I think low-carb may help. Ashwaganda, yes. It helps. I can't do bone broth because it releases histamine, but I can do regular broth. I can't do kefir. It's hard to find raw milk in the U.S. Also, you are right about finding a physical activity that you enjoy. I avoid gyms because I'm too self-conscious. But I could use a walking program and to learn to lift weights. Thank you once again for all the helpful information. I'm new here and have enjoyed many of your previous videos.
Dude. Giving up caffeine was an absolute GAME CHANGER for my ADHD and anxiety issues. I always found any amount of caffeine would rev up my dopamine seeking behaviours early in the day and make me a jittery, anxious mess. Even one cup affected my sleep! I think generally because caffeine is so ubiquitous, people see it as harmless. For me, it was the root of A LOT of my problems - sleep issues, anxiety, worse ADHD, irritability and the list goes on! Thanks for this man.
I relapsed a few time but every time I actually manage to last some time quitting coffee is usually the best I feel and function. Even thought it should be the opposite as coffee is essentially the closest we can to self-medicating stimulants. But if it works it works.
I have stopped drinking caffeine for about 6 times now but I struggle to quit consuming it in the long term. It feels like having absolut no drive at all without my coffee in the morning. In a way I have to chose between anxiety and severe lack of motivation.
Just stumbled across your channel. I am in my mid 50's and only got a diagnosis 7 years ago, after a lifetime of immense struggle and large mood swings. This is a great video with useful suggestions. Life can certainly be challenging living with ADHD and RSD, yet there are also gifts and talents within. You are truly using your talents and bring much support to people who suffer this painful experience/condition. Very inspirational, please keep up the good 'influence' - Nameste ;)
It's good to see you again! I love your perspective and the way you structure videos / share info. I don't have access to a few of the things you mentioned but you've inspired a few positive changes for me already. Keep on keeping on!
These are some really good tips!!! I recently started going to bed earlier and getting earlier. I am really tired in the morning but you gave me more hope to pull through with it.
Hey man. It’s been a while since I saw one of your videos but just wanted to pop in and see what’s going with the channel. I haven’t thought too much about adhd recently but I remember a time where I went hard on my treatment and you were one of the pillars of that improvement. As crazy as that sounds I owe a lot to you British friend, from the med reviews to the detox videos. Hope everything goes well for you , as an inattentive male patient I sympathize a lot with your experiences . Lots of love all the way from Puerto Rico.
Yayyyyy, our bruv is back! You always come back with a new look... hahaha! I love your oldest look, followed by the older one... but anyway, doesn't really matter... the heart's the same, and that's all that matters. Thank you for everything, man! You really are a blessing and a brother to all of us.
Great to see you back and looking vastly improved. I know for myself with the switching of my diet and working at a better place of employment has helped me immensely, also been going to counseling for issues that I know need worked out in life.
So great to see you keeping up with making these videos. Really really interesting, and great to see a UK based viewpoint on this condition. Interesting about the raw liver and gut health foods! Subscribed and please keep up the great honest videos.
I just watched one of your videos from 3 years ago, followed by this one, and the difference in you is huge - you look like a different person. Clearly your lifestyle changes are helping! 👍🏻
Looking great my dude~love to see you posting again! you got incredible charisma and great production quality. Its wild to me that you aren't doing this fulltime though! Writing books, posting more often, live streams. Your base is huge and you could crush it if you just focused on ADHD content. Do a deep dive on adhd topics/research and just post something you relate to. Shout out from NYC!
Thanks! Gotta be honest, I ran out of ideas for content a long while ago and I'm not so passionate about the topic of adhd as I was. I just do what I can when I feel like it.
You should try meditation, as someone with ADHD meditation can be a form of torture, but I promise that if you do it well it works wonders and you eventually start to see the difference, you have to stick to it.
Hi mate hope you are doing well. I'm seeing a psychiatrist next week to start the process, after putting it off for a few years. Your videos have really helped. I hope you post another one soon. Take care.
I will share what has helped me: I drink a small smoothy every morning. 1. 4 slices of beets 2. 2 raw eggs 3. 2 teaspoons Matcha powder 4. One frozen strawberry and 5 blueberries (You can add flaxseed, kale, protien powder, etc. If you add more, you would add another egg or water) I buy my beets, slice them up and dehydrate them. Then put them in water the night before using. Beets are the superfood ingredient. Matcha is a coffee substitute that gives me a steadier flow of energy.
@@moissi5240 When you have major physical work that requires constant focus 8 to 10 hours per day building roads and bridges, you can't afford to "calm down". Thanks for the advice tho...
fresh strawberry kefir literally takes like a danimal for adults. I got addicted to it quickly haha, but my stomach is grateful for it. It goes SO good in smoothies as a milk substitute.
You can get the kefir grains from a company like Cultures for Health and use however you need for those with dairy issues. Cycling is good, get a hybrid type bike, join a group to change it up, can even ride in the house on bad weather days. Totally agree on the caffeine disadvantages and ashwagandha. The latter is in most Indian grocers in ayurvedic section. My partner started hatha yoga 3x week and it made a big difference, also taught useful breathing techniques. Also added Flax seed. We have been to nutritionist and do not have any concerns, using a tracker helps.
I've got large areas of stinging nettles coming back into season- last year I made nettle tea, and also used the blanched leaves from the tea in my meals like spinach. It was so good! Little bit of pepper & salt on it in my meal and it was better than spinach. Also the tea I refrigerated, and found it was amazing cold. I felt a million bucks when drinking it- my mind was energised. Regards Jake in Oz
Their are a few farms near me that sells raw milk, plus a local grocery store carries raw milk from the local farm that sells it. Been on a semi carnivore diet, still eat some of a standard diet, still on coffee and tea. Used to do the routine you're doing with a few of my own personal twists to it. Now blue light glasses I never thought of that. Will have to check it out and get some to try. Another thing to add to your nighttime routine, if you can do it, is to get off your phone and other electronic devices at least 2 hours before you go to bed. It'll help with your cicada rhythm to sleep better. Myself personally am working on getting back into this routine. It worked for me when I was in college and helped me immensely. Also place your phone across the room so you'll not be tempted to pick it up while in bed. Working on that on also.
9 months is too much .. we need more videos, how you manage ADHD now, I am now taking 2 things one is concerta the second is SSRI, I do relate a lot to your experience and I do agree that there is always a trade of when using meds or no meds, Serotonin and dopamine must be both in good balance and what I did experience using only concerta is exactly what you experienced but I did add SSRI and now things are so much better.. it really make concerta easy with very minimal side effects specifically irritability, it is still not easy to manage SSRI side effects it has alot of sensual disfunction side effects for men. let us know how everything is going with you, keep it simple and humble with zero editing this will make it easy on you and it will help you to post more videos.
Interesting, because if I drink tea or coffee, I get sleepy. I once had fun drinking those free moccas in car garages and had like 3-4 of them and fell asleep on the waiting chair.
In a previous video (few years back) you said about taking l theanine to reduce stress and it helped you, have you replaced that with ashwaghanda? I tempted to try it out x
Thanks for this video! I will try a lot of your tips. Unfortunately, I heard that long term Ashwagandha can cause anhedonia. I’ve been taking it for a couple of years and just stopped taking it
Summary; 1. Kefir 2. Raw liver 3. Bone broth 4. High protein diet 5. Taken up alternative sports that are enjoyable instead of gym. 6. No caffeine 7. Ashwaganda 8. Blue light blockers 9. Herbal tea at night 10. Early bed/early rise
So, my grandson was diagnosed. So, my daughter tested and was diagnosed. Hmm... thought maybe I should check. Guess what? I've been in the club for 74 years and didn't even know it was a thing. I just thought I was an f-up. Won't say I had a crappy life, because I didn't all, things considered. But things could have been so much less painful if I would have known. Explains so much. Now I am a 74 year old widower alone with 18 year old cat. Better late than never. And I can better help my grandson.
It's a tough gig, but we have to continue as we were, and just be our selves, without throwing our life away through mistakes. I was 34 when diagnosed- and I had never heard of adhd innatentive- but I saw I ticked every box without fail- and I realised that was going to explain a whole lot. After the diagnosis in 2014, I friggen cried so hard realising how much hardship I'd been through without knowing why. And I'd been doing very well at work- but I was flat lined every day after work, and it took everything I had every day to work with others. But now knowing about it you can seek out the corrective behaviours, and foods. I quit drinking all together a year ago, and am thinking about quitting coffee and even sugar. We need real food, and some actual training exercise, daily. We feel good if we sweat once a day. We have to synchronise our body with our mind. We need to stay out of our head, and let the body carry out tasks, without our distracted thoughts and feelings. It takes practice but it can be done. If ten people can do the same job- then I should be able to do my job without my inner monologue. That is how I've found reprieve. It is harder when we're tired, so by the end of the day- our brain needs to ease off. Jake
Good to see you back) Have you heard the latest science about ADHD as a metabolic issue? I've come across it while researching a carnivore diet. I was surprised to know that some doctors and scientists put ADHD in line with cancer, and diabetes, and claim them to be the result of metabolic dysregulation. I have high hopes for a carnivore diet and going to switch to it gradually. By the way, be careful with the liver, as it has huge amounts of nutrients, vitamin A especially, which may cause overdosing.
It's a brain development disorder, simpel as that. It is not caused by metabolism. That does not imply metabolism is not affected. Please don't share this misinformation.
@@insidiatori9148 How tf are you gonna decide if a patient's symptoms aren't caused by a metabolic disorder they had a predisposition for, or as the root cause of their abnormal brain development. In your own statement you're acting like none of this is even up for debate
Since i have found that medication has some negative things to gut health i have more started to keep in mind to eat some probiotics. And yes kefir helps some of those side effects that i have got from medication.
Outdoor sports are awesome whenever possible. I struggle with jogging, so I dance. It feels great, much more entertaining, challenging with choreographies, rewarding. On top of cancelling your gym membership, why did you cancel your beard? 😆 About Gut health, proper sleep hygiene and habits and daylight cycle, that is mentioned a lot by Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist. So it is really awesome to hear from someone that has ADHD the implementation and all these amazing benefits that come from that. (He also has one episode on his podcast here on youtube about ADHD. It`s really awesome.) I`m very sensitive to caffeine, so I would usually drink only decaf (very low percentage). But being out of it does feel good, but some days or weeks to be more productive the need for a boost just kicks in in order to not fall sleep during work (specially when coding 😆). And when I consume a lot in a short period of time, it feels too much for my body to process at once and it does give me a very strong high, but can come with a very deep low afterwards. Caffeine is a very special stimulant that is common for us, with easy access. But it is very easy to forget how easy it is to create an addiction for it and end up depending on it to function. Also for consuming caffeine there are a few tricks, beyond just the amount, related to time, special to avoid the afternoon crash. How many days did it take for you to adapt to removing caffeine? (I don`t know about personally having ADHD, but as an hyperactive person I`m leaving this comment 😁)
WARNING: if you ferment farm raw milk with yogurt cultures at home you are most likely harboring harmful molds and dangerous bacteria in your home-fermented dairy drink. It is safe on the other hand to make home-made kombucha, kimchi, ferment store bought or home-made nut milks (bc unlike dairy, they do not produce such dangerous bacteria during the amateur home fermentation process), Also fermenting vegetables such as beets or dills at home is also safe and healthy. Just steer clear of „raw milk”and its bacteria especially harmful to consume home yogurt or kefir made from dairy in uncontrolled home conditions/temperatures. Research on this is online.
Research it a bit more and you'll find that pasteurised milk goes off because of all the bad bacteria in it, but raw milk ferments because of the good bacteria in it. Raw milk is much h healthier overall.
Thank you for these really helpfull Tips... I am a veg since 14 years, so I look for an alternativ to bone broth.. but especially the Tips about Coffein and ashwaganda are great!! 😁 Do you still take any adhd medication?? I tried them all over the years and all of them had really annoying side effects 😔
Hi i am a 16yr old student from india.i have bpd, did,severe adhd and ocd and im just a bored loner studyin at home all day or wasting time due to my severe mental health issues and i❤studyin but these are killing my studies ive just ended up with an inefficent yr and a ton of backlogs and again many of days are alredy wasted this year 😭and i live for that dream. i dont have any frens at skool and i dont even like to go there They always mistreatreated me even teachers and going there is just a waste of most productive time of my day currently im prepearing for a natinol lvl med entrence exam which is realllyyy harderr then skool exams but its a way towards my dream and im just into that but ive to go that hideous buidling from july to nov to complete my last years attndence😞 My parents do not understand my mental health issues and say it would be a waste of time to go to a councellor . I tried bunking school or going to a councellor afterschool myself but i have to have a accompnying guardian for a checkup before im 18 if these 1mon(june) is wasted im destroyed and shatterd time is precious for me this is the best i got (summer vacs) For my prep what do i do im confused and loosing hope breaking down with every precious day wasted😔 I thought if everybody around me is 🐍why not tell a stranger my story
I tried doing the homemade kefir after having digestion issues with long-COVID. Trouble is, inattentive ADHD had me forgetting to strain it all the time and it died.
Now when you have time distance of 20 months without meds. What are your conclusions. Was it better with meds or without them. Do you consider to return to them in future? Best regards.
Looking for your video where you talk about emotional anger issues, self regulation disorder, age immature behaviour etc. What was the title of that video?
Have you kept up with the same regimen of food and strength training from a year ago? I notice that 3 years ago then one year ago and this one from 3 months ago you look dramatically different…… I also struggle with yo-yo weight…. Up and down and it is specially noticeable on my face….. it goes through like a complete metamorphosis
@@ADHDMastery You look more intelligent, but less rugged. It's up to you what you want lol. I know the internal feeling of shaving off your beard, you feel like you're looking at a baby haha
I've got a question and I would like to know your opinion if you're comfortable. I'm an extroverted person with ADHD, very sporadic, do you think introverted partners are good or should I have one that matches my outward emotional stuff?
@@normietwiceremoved I don't know if it's the same for everyone, but in my experience - I need someone that's like me that matches my energy (introverted). Opposites attract, but similarities KEEP you together.
@@normietwiceremoved Haha! I just love the shaving cream on my face (only did that once in my life), but I've always hated shaving. Shaving makes me look like a monkey and a baby! Facial hair makes me feel more masculine and confident. Currently I have a short/thin moustache and a decent beard. I hope Stuart bro is able to fight off the alopecia.
Thanks! I've not been diagnosed, but the methods, means, attitude you describe, help me. So I ma not begging for a diagnosed, but try töö think and analyse and find the ways which suit me.. I agree with your list, do same stuff - only exceptions I do not eat raw liver, and not sure that herbal thingy is available here. For me PT means motion w dogs or horses. I do not own these animals, bemefit - less stress and responsibilities.
ADHD brains and Caffeine...our brains work opposite with caffeine..coffee actually calms us down. My son had cuppa coffee b4 school as a child..lots of creamer. I have coffee at night about 1 hr b4 bed... Aromatherapy is great for our brains>>> incense sticks/cones..especially naga champa, Patchouli, Black Cherry and Jasmine( Rain is also great) promotes relaxation..clarity..calms the mind into a good mood.. journaling..always keep a small notebook in purse..car..backpack..gym bag..A larger one at home..on my desk and bedstand. Jot down any negative thoughts coming in..what occurred b4 they triggered and next to each negative thought...replace it with a positive one.. When you do this regularly it becomes habit..pick a journal you really like..make it special..inviting. Your room..or room you spend most time in**** Choose colors that make you happy..uplift you..if u cant paint walls( renters) Use assessories....bed covers/curtains pillows..posters..wall tapestry. My colors are Orange..Red...light rose...Mint green and Lavender..not all at once..lol or maybe if you like. Change ups>>> i change my sofa cover, chair cover, curtains often and kitchen towels n rugs. Also bathroom..change it up. Moving furniture around..1x month deep clean + change furniture around room while changing color schemes..deep clean when you do this..2 vital actions cleaning n decorating. Lastly>>> get a pet.Great for anxiety..focus..helps procrastination. Cats are best..easiest to care for dont smell and are great wgen youre depressed overwhelmed or stuck as we often are in that "fun" paralysis. They dont demand attention like dogs but let u know Hey remember me? If you need that constant stimulation like walking the dog numerous x a day..destroying garbage n getting into everything..a dog is it. It takes 4 yrs for a pup to not be as much a pup..even with good training. A dog is perpetually a 2 yr old toddler 4 life.
The transformation in your whole demeanor is incredible compared to your early videos.
Results 👌
@@ADHDMastery i watched one video of yours that talked about strattera, and then i wondered to your newest video which was this. I noticed your entire person changed. It just seems you have so much more energy.
@@ADHDMastery any other advice for sleep and anxiety?
@@ADHDMasteryare you still on concerta?
100% agree with outdoor sports, for me its mountain biking, it makes you want to exercise and the buzz you get from it really helps me through the week.
question tho, does cycle commuting count as sport? Like yeah i do use my muscles, but it doesn't feel like something special
For me it’s Motorsport racing but I’m not rich enough for that but I’m doing pretty decent in gokarts and it’s the most fun I’ve ever had in my life, it comes really close to skateboarding for me, but alot more constantly thrilling. I’ve not been diagnosed but I’m certain I have some type of add/adhd, yet also feel like it’s a bad thing to self diagnose. Idk man, idk if I have it but I feel like I do. I hate my brain :(
0:49 1 - Gut health foods
3:07 2 - Outdoor sports (feels like a hobby and not like a workout)
3:51 3 - No caffiene (can make some of us go up and down in energy)
4:26 Ashwaganda (supplement that lowers stress levels and makes him sleep better)
5:10 4 - Blue light glasses
5:41 5 - Organic herbal tea
6:05 6 - Sleep (go to sleep and wake up at a similar time every day - he perfers go to sleep early and wake up early)
1) Turn off most lights in house as sun goes down. Never turn on a super bright light after that. 2) 3 eggs every morning, often with cheese or salmon. 3) visual minimalism in my apartment. 4) walking outside at full pace at least 35 mins twice per day
Interesting is how every single one of these is just cancelling consequences of living in modern civilisation.
@@edwardhisse2687 Honestly, our adhd is a significant disorder, it is not that we're just not build for our current society. People like to make things up like the hunter vs farmer theory or act like adhd has certain benefits, it does not.
@@insidiatori9148 I don't mean adhd'ers specifically not built for society, I mean humans as a whole wouldn't be able to evolve fast enought to be 100% thriving for our sedentary, carb-loaded and screen-lit society.
It's just that various disorders and neurodivergencies make it even harder in different ways.
@@edwardhisse2687 You are right, excuse me for my misinterpretation. Indeed, a lot of times it does feel like our adhd symptoms make us hyper aware of everything bad in society.
You have helped me a lot over the last 18 months, I maybe would never have considered ADHD without your videos. I was diagnosed through the NHS last week at 48 years old. Thank you.
Hey buddy....How can I know that if I have ADHD ?
Exercise and switching my job to something that better fits my circadian rhythm has HUGELY improved things. Mainly because I have the physical energy to exercise now lol
Exactly! At my former job the atmosphere was, and still is, incredibly toxic. When I switched jobs my mental and physical health improved immensely. I have more time to exercise and more free time. 😊
Also not as stressed. Am getting back into hiking.
I changed my diet completely a few months ago after I was having long, terrifying panic attacks every day and discovered that my Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels were very low. I used to hate fish and avoid it, but now I'm in love with fish and feel like an idiot for avoiding it for over two decades! I try to have fish every week. By the way, I am also gluten-sensitive and lactose intolerant, so I have to be careful about what I consume. Besides fish, I have mutton, lamb, rice, a lot of vegetables (turnip, courgette, beetroot, aubergine, fennel, leek etc). I only drink water... and fresh fruit juices, occasionally. I stopped drinking carbonated beverages almost two decades ago! I used to drink coffee decades ago, but I never liked it and it never helped me stay awake - in fact, it makes me sleepy! What else? I'm a zero at physical activities, but I have to walk a lot on campus twice a week... I have a minor heart issue and my cardiologist has advised me to stay away from strenuous exercise. I'm not taking ashwagandha, but I'm taking homeopathic pills for my ADHD - they haven't been helpful... yet, but they've helped me massively and magically with other issues that I have, like acne, eye inflammation, armpit boils (yeah, I have an autoimmune issue) and IBS. I hate liver, but I'm into red meat and seafood nowadays. I used to drink a lot of tea, but now only rarely. I still love tea, though. Maybe I need to invest in blue light glasses and noise-cancelling earphones. Overall, I feel a lot better than what I was feeling a few months ago. My panic attacks have stopped completely. I must work on my focus now.
Lots of great info. I’m doing some of what you’re doing after 20 years of vegetarianism. x
Sports, consider taking adhs meds, Tea helps because of l theanine and Caffeine, but only large amounts in my case, so i take them in pills form 200mg 2x a day caffeine and 200mg l theanine 2x a day, do things you enjoy, write things down, I take methylphenidat and this helps the most so far, good luck
Glad to see you back m'man! always helped me alot. You are a legend. Keep up the content and hope to see more from you.
Thank you, and thank you again for this video! So validating. Ever since my gut issues began 12 years ago, (massive food intolerance, IBS, GERD, etc.), I've had increased cognitive challenges. Much lower attention span, less patience, poor short term memory, less able to make good decisions, less able to plan for my future, less able to finish anything I start. I did the research and found out about a condition called leaky gut. And SIBO. So, I know that gut health and brain health are connected. I haven't been able to resolve the issues for 12 years! My doctor recently had me do an at-home stool test to find out about my gut microbiome. I hope that the results shed some light on my predicament. I know that good gut bacteria is crucial to good mental health! I need to cut out my caffeine, the sugar, and the grains. Not just gluten. I think low-carb may help. Ashwaganda, yes. It helps. I can't do bone broth because it releases histamine, but I can do regular broth. I can't do kefir. It's hard to find raw milk in the U.S. Also, you are right about finding a physical activity that you enjoy. I avoid gyms because I'm too self-conscious. But I could use a walking program and to learn to lift weights. Thank you once again for all the helpful information. I'm new here and have enjoyed many of your previous videos.
Dude. Giving up caffeine was an absolute GAME CHANGER for my ADHD and anxiety issues.
I always found any amount of caffeine would rev up my dopamine seeking behaviours early in the day and make me a jittery, anxious mess. Even one cup affected my sleep!
I think generally because caffeine is so ubiquitous, people see it as harmless. For me, it was the root of A LOT of my problems - sleep issues, anxiety, worse ADHD, irritability and the list goes on!
Thanks for this man.
Awesome! I don't think caffeine is good for humans generally
I relapsed a few time but every time I actually manage to last some time quitting coffee is usually the best I feel and function. Even thought it should be the opposite as coffee is essentially the closest we can to self-medicating stimulants. But if it works it works.
I have stopped drinking caffeine for about 6 times now but I struggle to quit consuming it in the long term. It feels like having absolut no drive at all without my coffee in the morning. In a way I have to chose between anxiety and severe lack of motivation.
Same, even one cup of Coffee in the morning affects my sleep at night! Ok with decafe.
Just stumbled across your channel. I am in my mid 50's and only got a diagnosis 7 years ago, after a lifetime of immense struggle and large mood swings. This is a great video with useful suggestions. Life can certainly be challenging living with ADHD and RSD, yet there are also gifts and talents within. You are truly using your talents and bring much support to people who suffer this painful experience/condition. Very inspirational, please keep up the good 'influence' - Nameste ;)
Hey buddy.......did you just say "Namaste"? Which is an Indian greeting...
Holy crap dude i cant belive you figured it out. Ive been doing the same. Ive been rae carnivore for 5 years mostly and its cured most of my problems
Does he still use concerta?
It's good to see you again! I love your perspective and the way you structure videos / share info. I don't have access to a few of the things you mentioned but you've inspired a few positive changes for me already. Keep on keeping on!
These are some really good tips!!! I recently started going to bed earlier and getting earlier. I am really tired in the morning but you gave me more hope to pull through with it.
Hey man. It’s been a while since I saw one of your videos but just wanted to pop in and see what’s going with the channel. I haven’t thought too much about adhd recently but I remember a time where I went hard on my treatment and you were one of the pillars of that improvement. As crazy as that sounds I owe a lot to you British friend, from the med reviews to the detox videos. Hope everything goes well for you , as an inattentive male patient I sympathize a lot with your experiences . Lots of love all the way from Puerto Rico.
Yayyyyy, our bruv is back! You always come back with a new look... hahaha! I love your oldest look, followed by the older one... but anyway, doesn't really matter... the heart's the same, and that's all that matters. Thank you for everything, man! You really are a blessing and a brother to all of us.
Yay My Favorite RUclipsr is back ❤ Thank you Stuart 🎉
Great to see you back and looking vastly improved. I know for myself with the switching of my diet and working at a better place of employment has helped me immensely, also been going to counseling for issues that I know need worked out in life.
Speed walking for me, want take up biking again.
As a fellow Adult with ADHD, I am glad you are back love your videos,🎉
You haven't posted in 7 months, hope all is well 🥺
So great to see you keeping up with making these videos. Really really interesting, and great to see a UK based viewpoint on this condition. Interesting about the raw liver and gut health foods! Subscribed and please keep up the great honest videos.
Omg I say the same thing about roller skating! It’s my form of physical activity. I am so grateful to have found your account. Thank you for sharing!
I just watched one of your videos from 3 years ago, followed by this one, and the difference in you is huge - you look like a different person. Clearly your lifestyle changes are helping! 👍🏻
Looking great my dude~love to see you posting again! you got incredible charisma and great production quality. Its wild to me that you aren't doing this fulltime though! Writing books, posting more often, live streams. Your base is huge and you could crush it if you just focused on ADHD content. Do a deep dive on adhd topics/research and just post something you relate to. Shout out from NYC!
Thanks! Gotta be honest, I ran out of ideas for content a long while ago and I'm not so passionate about the topic of adhd as I was. I just do what I can when I feel like it.
Feel ya mate!
I honestly thought the podcasts were truely classy! J
You should try meditation, as someone with ADHD meditation can be a form of torture, but I promise that if you do it well it works wonders and you eventually start to see the difference, you have to stick to it.
Nice to see you back! It's been a while.
Good advice! Already do some of it. Really need to adopt the early to bed early to rise philosophy.
Hi mate hope you are doing well. I'm seeing a psychiatrist next week to start the process, after putting it off for a few years. Your videos have really helped. I hope you post another one soon. Take care.
Not long now and you will be receiving a large chrome play button in the mail- Great effort Stuart! Regards Jake
Happy New Year. Hope ur holidays were good.. and not too stressful. Thank you for your heartfelt videos al year.
Thank you mate for all these tip🙌🏽 u are the best
Love it man! Have noticed the same things. Great video!
Dude ya look great!! I'm going to try these methods.
Great transformation, good for you
I will share what has helped me:
I drink a small smoothy every morning.
1. 4 slices of beets
2. 2 raw eggs
3. 2 teaspoons Matcha powder
4. One frozen strawberry and 5 blueberries
(You can add flaxseed, kale, protien powder, etc. If you add more, you would add another egg or water)
I buy my beets, slice them up and dehydrate them. Then put them in water the night before using. Beets are the superfood ingredient. Matcha is a coffee substitute that gives me a steadier flow of energy.
Calm down
@@moissi5240 When you have major physical work that requires constant focus 8 to 10 hours per day building roads and bridges, you can't afford to "calm down". Thanks for the advice tho...
@@moissi5240 Get some decency or respect. Do you always shoot your mouth off to others? Sounds immature.
Jake
So no adhd medication?
@@aprilhassell1747 I don't use Meds. I'm not saying it's bad to use Meds tho. Just sharing.
7. Ban processed food; 8. Do Yoga to calm your mind and find psychologigal & physiological balance ( and perfectly toned muscles)
I really like your videos, it has helped me alot. Thank you🙂
I'm trying to learn how to not get overwhelmed so much. I give myself too many things to do.
fresh strawberry kefir literally takes like a danimal for adults. I got addicted to it quickly haha, but my stomach is grateful for it. It goes SO good in smoothies as a milk substitute.
Awesome 👏🏾 thanks
Things that help me
1) Breathwork
2) Water soluble CBD
3) Propranolol
4) Intense Exercise
5) Playing Golf
6) Tumeric, B12 and LTyrosine
Living with ADHD can be like being a cowboy on the back of a mental bull.
You can get the kefir grains from a company like Cultures for Health and use however you need for those with dairy issues. Cycling is good, get a hybrid type bike, join a group to change it up, can even ride in the house on bad weather days. Totally agree on the caffeine disadvantages and ashwagandha. The latter is in most Indian grocers in ayurvedic section. My partner started hatha yoga 3x week and it made a big difference, also taught useful breathing techniques. Also added Flax seed. We have been to nutritionist and do not have any concerns, using a tracker helps.
I've got large areas of stinging nettles coming back into season- last year I made nettle tea, and also used the blanched leaves from the tea in my meals like spinach. It was so good! Little bit of pepper & salt on it in my meal and it was better than spinach.
Also the tea I refrigerated, and found it was amazing cold. I felt a million bucks when drinking it- my mind was energised.
Regards Jake in Oz
Thank you ❤
Thank u…excellent!
Thank you 😊
Thank you 🎉
Their are a few farms near me that sells raw milk, plus a local grocery store carries raw milk from the local farm that sells it. Been on a semi carnivore diet, still eat some of a standard diet, still on coffee and tea. Used to do the routine you're doing with a few of my own personal twists to it. Now blue light glasses I never thought of that. Will have to check it out and get some to try.
Another thing to add to your nighttime routine, if you can do it, is to get off your phone and other electronic devices at least 2 hours before you go to bed. It'll help with your cicada rhythm to sleep better. Myself personally am working on getting back into this routine. It worked for me when I was in college and helped me immensely. Also place your phone across the room so you'll not be tempted to pick it up while in bed. Working on that on also.
He’s back!
9 months is too much .. we need more videos, how you manage ADHD now, I am now taking 2 things one is concerta the second is SSRI, I do relate a lot to your experience and I do agree that there is always a trade of when using meds or no meds, Serotonin and dopamine must be both in good balance and what I did experience using only concerta is exactly what you experienced but I did add SSRI and now things are so much better.. it really make concerta easy with very minimal side effects specifically irritability, it is still not easy to manage SSRI side effects it has alot of sensual disfunction side effects for men.
let us know how everything is going with you, keep it simple and humble with zero editing this will make it easy on you and it will help you to post more videos.
Looking well mate
Interesting, because if I drink tea or coffee, I get sleepy. I once had fun drinking those free moccas in car garages and had like 3-4 of them and fell asleep on the waiting chair.
My favourite sports are calisthenics and boxing,
And yes, it is helping me a lot with work, university and playing my bass guitar.
Please do these videos more.
This is really encouraging stuff! Careful with the raw milk though man botulism poisoning would be a very dumb way to die 😢
Hey! Not fully up to date with your journey but are these in addition to medication or without? Thanks for sharing
Caffeine calms me down
In a previous video (few years back) you said about taking l theanine to reduce stress and it helped you, have you replaced that with ashwaghanda? I tempted to try it out x
Thanks for this video! I will try a lot of your tips.
Unfortunately, I heard that long term Ashwagandha can cause anhedonia.
I’ve been taking it for a couple of years and just stopped taking it
Natures Prozac
I microdose the amanita muscaria mushroom 🍄 tea I put an ice cube of the tea in a chicken and mushroom pot noodles it's better for focus and energy!
I have kefir first thing in the morning too! it's amazing stuff.
Summary;
1. Kefir
2. Raw liver
3. Bone broth
4. High protein diet
5. Taken up alternative sports that are enjoyable instead of gym.
6. No caffeine
7. Ashwaganda
8. Blue light blockers
9. Herbal tea at night
10. Early bed/early rise
Hey, it's interesting if u still use concerta, how do you feel? 3 years passed from your last concerta vid
Excellent list.
Although I’m going to skip the raw liver myself 😊😊
I missed you man
My adhd started with epilepsy back in 2009,today i got prescription for concerta🎉 i want all that lost time in Fog back..im 29 yo
So, my grandson was diagnosed. So, my daughter tested and was diagnosed. Hmm... thought maybe I should check. Guess what? I've been in the club for 74 years and didn't even know it was a thing. I just thought I was an f-up. Won't say I had a crappy life, because I didn't all, things considered. But things could have been so much less painful if I would have known. Explains so much. Now I am a 74 year old widower alone with 18 year old cat. Better late than never. And I can better help my grandson.
What I mean to say is thank you for putting yourself and this information out there. It really helps me get perspective.
It's a tough gig, but we have to continue as we were, and just be our selves, without throwing our life away through mistakes. I was 34 when diagnosed- and I had never heard of adhd innatentive- but I saw I ticked every box without fail- and I realised that was going to explain a whole lot. After the diagnosis in 2014, I friggen cried so hard realising how much hardship I'd been through without knowing why. And I'd been doing very well at work- but I was flat lined every day after work, and it took everything I had every day to work with others.
But now knowing about it you can seek out the corrective behaviours, and foods. I quit drinking all together a year ago, and am thinking about quitting coffee and even sugar. We need real food, and some actual training exercise, daily. We feel good if we sweat once a day.
We have to synchronise our body with our mind. We need to stay out of our head, and let the body carry out tasks, without our distracted thoughts and feelings. It takes practice but it can be done. If ten people can do the same job- then I should be able to do my job without my inner monologue. That is how I've found reprieve. It is harder when we're tired, so by the end of the day- our brain needs to ease off. Jake
Hi Stuart!
Just wondering where you’re getting the milk? I’ve been trying to source some but know it’s only available fresh from the farm!
I get my Kefir from a UK based company called Chuckling Goat. Highly recommended
Good to see you back) Have you heard the latest science about ADHD as a metabolic issue? I've come across it while researching a carnivore diet. I was surprised to know that some doctors and scientists put ADHD in line with cancer, and diabetes, and claim them to be the result of metabolic dysregulation. I have high hopes for a carnivore diet and going to switch to it gradually. By the way, be careful with the liver, as it has huge amounts of nutrients, vitamin A especially, which may cause overdosing.
Yep small amounts is the way to go (and all I can stomach tbh)
It's a brain development disorder, simpel as that. It is not caused by metabolism. That does not imply metabolism is not affected. Please don't share this misinformation.
It's not a metabolic issue, sorry. And please stay away from fad diets, it's pure quackery.
@@insidiatori9148 How tf are you gonna decide if a patient's symptoms aren't caused by a metabolic disorder they had a predisposition for, or as the root cause of their abnormal brain development. In your own statement you're acting like none of this is even up for debate
Since i have found that medication has some negative things to gut health i have more started to keep in mind to eat some probiotics. And yes kefir helps some of those side effects that i have got from medication.
Finally a new video!😎
Outdoor sports are awesome whenever possible.
I struggle with jogging, so I dance. It feels great, much more entertaining, challenging with choreographies, rewarding.
On top of cancelling your gym membership, why did you cancel your beard? 😆
About Gut health, proper sleep hygiene and habits and daylight cycle, that is mentioned a lot by Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist.
So it is really awesome to hear from someone that has ADHD the implementation and all these amazing benefits that come from that.
(He also has one episode on his podcast here on youtube about ADHD. It`s really awesome.)
I`m very sensitive to caffeine, so I would usually drink only decaf (very low percentage). But being out of it does feel good, but some days or weeks to be more productive the need for a boost just kicks in in order to not fall sleep during work (specially when coding 😆). And when I consume a lot in a short period of time, it feels too much for my body to process at once and it does give me a very strong high, but can come with a very deep low afterwards.
Caffeine is a very special stimulant that is common for us, with easy access. But it is very easy to forget how easy it is to create an addiction for it and end up depending on it to function.
Also for consuming caffeine there are a few tricks, beyond just the amount, related to time, special to avoid the afternoon crash.
How many days did it take for you to adapt to removing caffeine?
(I don`t know about personally having ADHD, but as an hyperactive person I`m leaving this comment 😁)
Miss you man. ☹️
WARNING: if you ferment farm raw milk with yogurt cultures at home you are most likely harboring harmful molds and dangerous bacteria in your home-fermented dairy drink. It is safe on the other hand to make home-made kombucha, kimchi, ferment store bought or home-made nut milks (bc unlike dairy, they do not produce such dangerous bacteria during the amateur home fermentation process), Also fermenting vegetables such as beets or dills at home is also safe and healthy. Just steer clear of „raw milk”and its bacteria especially harmful to consume home yogurt or kefir made from dairy in uncontrolled home conditions/temperatures. Research on this is online.
Research it a bit more and you'll find that pasteurised milk goes off because of all the bad bacteria in it, but raw milk ferments because of the good bacteria in it. Raw milk is much h healthier overall.
I have ADHD and high blood pressure. Do you have any experience with guanfacine?
Thank you for these really helpfull Tips... I am a veg since 14 years, so I look for an alternativ to bone broth.. but especially the Tips about Coffein and ashwaganda are great!! 😁
Do you still take any adhd medication??
I tried them all over the years and all of them had really annoying side effects 😔
Im having side effects too. Im done with them. He's probably still on his medication.
I used your content a lot and I hope from your efforts, my friend, do you want to know about the effect of saffron and fish oil?
Hi, I was just wondering if you can get your adhd medication right now. I can't because there is a shortage and I don't know what to do 😢
I’m taking DMAE and Magnesium. These have helped a lot.
Did you try keto?
Bruv, can you make a video on how ADHD people can use chatgpt and other AI bots to our advantage?
I don't really know anything about that tbh!
Could it be the iron in liver thats helping, I read a study that iron supplimentation helped autism symptoms.
Yeah, the nutrients in liver are highly bioavailable.
How do you consume ashwaganda? I might’ve missed that.
Hi i am a 16yr old student from india.i have bpd, did,severe adhd and ocd and im just a bored loner studyin at home all day or wasting time due to my severe mental health issues and i❤studyin but these are killing my studies ive just ended up with an inefficent yr and a ton of backlogs and again many of days are alredy wasted this year 😭and i live for that dream. i dont have any frens at skool and i dont even like to go there
They always mistreatreated me even teachers and going there is just a waste of most productive time of my day currently im prepearing for a natinol lvl med entrence exam which is realllyyy harderr then skool exams but its a way towards my dream and im just into that but ive to go that hideous buidling from july to nov to complete my last years attndence😞
My parents do not understand my mental health issues and say it would be a waste of time to go to a councellor . I tried bunking school or going to a councellor afterschool myself but i have to have a accompnying guardian for a checkup before im 18 if these 1mon(june) is wasted im destroyed and shatterd time is precious for me this is the best i got (summer vacs)
For my prep what do i do im confused and loosing hope breaking down with every precious day wasted😔
I thought if everybody around me is 🐍why not tell a stranger my story
I tried doing the homemade kefir after having digestion issues with long-COVID. Trouble is, inattentive ADHD had me forgetting to strain it all the time and it died.
I totally get it, what helps me is keeping the jar out somewhere highly visible in my kitchen so I keep an eye on it every day.
@@ADHDMastery Oh, it was!
Now when you have time distance of 20 months without meds. What are your conclusions. Was it better with meds or without them. Do you consider to return to them in future? Best regards.
Are you still around? Havent seen any recent videos. Hope all is well.
Looking for your video where you talk about emotional anger issues, self regulation disorder, age immature behaviour etc. What was the title of that video?
Have you kept up with the same regimen of food and strength training from a year ago? I notice that 3 years ago then one year ago and this one from 3 months ago you look dramatically different…… I also struggle with yo-yo weight…. Up and down and it is specially noticeable on my face….. it goes through like a complete metamorphosis
skateboarding has been my adhd medication for 35 years
Please make more videos.
I love the no beard look!
That's a relief!
@@ADHDMastery You look more intelligent, but less rugged. It's up to you what you want lol.
I know the internal feeling of shaving off your beard, you feel like you're looking at a baby haha
I've got a question and I would like to know your opinion if you're comfortable. I'm an extroverted person with ADHD, very sporadic, do you think introverted partners are good or should I have one that matches my outward emotional stuff?
@@normietwiceremoved I don't know if it's the same for everyone, but in my experience - I need someone that's like me that matches my energy (introverted). Opposites attract, but similarities KEEP you together.
@@normietwiceremoved Haha! I just love the shaving cream on my face (only did that once in my life), but I've always hated shaving. Shaving makes me look like a monkey and a baby! Facial hair makes me feel more masculine and confident. Currently I have a short/thin moustache and a decent beard. I hope Stuart bro is able to fight off the alopecia.
Handsome king snapped
Thanks!
I've not been diagnosed, but the methods, means, attitude you describe, help me. So I ma not begging for a diagnosed, but try töö think and analyse and find the ways which suit me..
I agree with your list, do same stuff - only exceptions I do not eat raw liver, and not sure that herbal thingy is available here. For me PT means motion w dogs or horses. I do not own these animals, bemefit - less stress and responsibilities.
Why you so handsome like batman😂❤❤ Thank you for the tips❤😊
How can I email you?
How does hyper focus relate with ADHD?
ADHD brains and Caffeine...our brains work opposite with caffeine..coffee actually calms us down. My son had cuppa coffee b4 school as a child..lots of creamer.
I have coffee at night about 1 hr b4 bed...
Aromatherapy is great for our brains>>> incense sticks/cones..especially naga champa, Patchouli, Black Cherry and Jasmine( Rain is also great) promotes relaxation..clarity..calms the mind into a good mood..
journaling..always keep a small notebook in purse..car..backpack..gym bag..A larger one at home..on my desk and bedstand. Jot down any negative thoughts coming in..what occurred b4 they triggered and next to each negative thought...replace it with a positive one..
When you do this regularly it becomes habit..pick a journal you really like..make it special..inviting.
Your room..or room you spend most time in****
Choose colors that make you happy..uplift you..if u cant paint walls( renters) Use assessories....bed covers/curtains pillows..posters..wall tapestry. My colors are
Orange..Red...light rose...Mint green and Lavender..not all at once..lol or maybe if you like.
Change ups>>> i change my sofa cover, chair cover, curtains often and kitchen towels n rugs. Also bathroom..change it up.
Moving furniture around..1x month deep clean + change furniture around room while changing color schemes..deep clean when you do this..2 vital actions cleaning n decorating.
Lastly>>> get a pet.Great for anxiety..focus..helps procrastination. Cats are best..easiest to care for dont smell and are great wgen youre depressed overwhelmed or stuck as we often are in that "fun" paralysis. They dont demand attention like dogs but let u know Hey remember me?
If you need that constant stimulation like walking the dog numerous x a day..destroying garbage n getting into everything..a dog is it. It takes 4 yrs for a pup to not be as much a pup..even with good training. A dog is perpetually a 2 yr old toddler 4 life.
Sir how often do you skate/ surf?
A few times a week if I can
hey there
you get sleepy around 10 is good news definitely, is that the case while you are being medicated tho?
Hey there are you still taking Vyvanse?