My First 12 Days on ADHD Medication
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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Kari gives off great teacher/mom energy, I have a feeling she’s really good with kids cuz she always seems so calm, patient, enthused and supportive (obviously no one is perfect, but she exudes those qualities a lot on the blog and it’s wholesome!)
Wasnt she a teacher?
@@pahwraith she is.
500% agree!
cannot agree more
@@seanwan30 lol wooow
ADHD is crazy! I remember the first time I took my medication (10 years ago). A friend called me and showed me a song. When the song ended I was impressed. I had heard every word of the song.
Medication helps me a lot with everyday tasks and with boring tasks, which I would normally give up doing. But sometimes it blocks my creative side a little, and this, I've seen other people saying they feel the same thing.
Being an ADHD is a challenge for me and my family; But, the point is, never give up... even if we forget what we wanted to give up.... lol
ADHD + medication = beauty in caos
@@CanaldoDimitri 😂
I was diagnosed with ADHD at like 37, although I knew I had it for years. Just didn't ever want to talk about it. Was VERY embarrassed with it as it also comes with OCD for me too.
An then... 41 I was also diagnosed with having ASD too. So I have ADHD brain 🧠 that also has an ASD brain 🧠 that sometimes decides to both start arguing with each other and the results are me being stuck in the middle. I have my ADHD medication, an it's a BIG help. I'm on ELVANS, which is lisdexanphetamine I think it's spelt as. It is a huge help.
I love what you do on ur channels
Please don't stop keeping us informed about your experience with ADHD and the effects of medication. It may help alot of people like me
Gene as someone who has been trying to deal with ADHD in the military and the stigma that if you have ADHD in the military you'll get kicked out please don't stop talking about it. Normalize talking about ADHD I understand this isn't an ADHD channel but I appreciate you talking about it. I am finally seeking help now. Thank you Gene.
@MrMischief0710 I am military as well and deal with ADHD every day. I have wanted to seek out help, but as you stated I do not want to get kicked out. I am glad I am not the only one fighting this fight.
@@ZCOOKZ it sucks but it's nice to know people out there are going through something similar. What branch are you in?
@@TyTheCamGuy just realized I never responded (probably got distracted by something shiny)! I am in the Army National Guard.
@@ZCOOKZI’ve been told you can get medication while in the army
Hey Gene, after your previous video about ADHD I decided to seek treatment, got diagnosed and just started meds for it. 2 weeks in and I'm already starting to notice some differences. I feel like my ADHD along with some anxiety and depression has prevented me from creating more and I need to get back to it so I just had to drop a comment and say thank you for sharing your experience because it's now helped me and I can guarantee many others. Have a great day!
Wow. You really got diagnosis and treatment that quickly! I’m impressed.
Here in the UK I’ve been on a waiting list for diagnosis for half a year now, and they write it will probably take another year.
Maybe I should do it privately? (For money that I don’t have?) You are motivating me.
Anyhow, good that this worked out for you so quickly.
@@OrafuDa I went through an app. Paid my copay and did a video call for the assessment. I would imagine there is something similar in the UK but not 100% sure.
@@GaryCantrell Thanks for the tip with the app. I might try that too. Heard of Better Help, and if I remember correctly, they even work internationally.
@@GaryCantrell What app did you use? so cool!!
So glad to hear the medication is helping. I can't imagine the extra clarity you have now
Gene's nervous laugh when he is asked aniversary and B-day. There is no disorder to save us from forgetting🤣🤣🤣 I've tried.
Also wanted to say how happy I am that you, Kari, Dylan are now on my screen again regularly. Missing Sam tho
yeah whatever happened to sam?!
Would you ever hand deliver to Hawaii?
I just got ADHD meds as well, I'm so happy that I can finally focus like a normal person!
*focused ! 😜
Why ? I am ok as is. Conations are different
Any noticeable side effects?
I am getting rid of my medication as soon as i finish college this summer. Mainly because it’s messing with my shin health and i am constantly tired…
What medications do you have? I’m looking into getting on some
I started watching your channel just as I got diagnosed for ADHD last year (at 24) and I was like “Gene almost definitely has ADHD as well 😅” just from how often your interests and train of thought changed. Starting medication changed my life for the better (not just with daily focus, but my sleep and anxiety improved so much with meds as well). The only thing that got harder after medication is I really notice when they wear off and how much harder it is to do certain things off them - like not zoning out in conversations
Also since you said this at the end of the video, I like to say any shortcomings caused by my ADHD is an explanation, not an excuse because we really can’t do anything about it
Hope you see the positive effect your ADHD conversation is having, please don't stop recording your progress
Omg I got all excited because May 23rd is my birthday and thought Kari and I were bday twins... thanks Gene. 😂😂😂
Keri - The first thing you told me was that you didn't do long term relationships... Years later... Welcome to the Mrs Potato channel :)
Anyone knows where Sam is?
Love hearing that the meds are having such a positive effect Gene, gives you a lot of clarity! Side note.. you find you’re sweating more now? Only negative I’ve come across so far haha
I've been struggling with ADHD symptoms for the past 2 years, but I have been scared to get diagnosed and get meds because of the stigma behind mental health and taking meds.
Being able to see your journey, has encouraged me to try and take the first steps of my ADHD journey as well.
I love hearing more people being open about their ADHD
Seeing the comment from @ChudsBbq reminds me of the Seinfeld episode (The Pool Guy) where George's world's are colliding. It's always a trip to see two totally different channels I follow interact. Oh yeah ... there's a snake in my boot
I visited my new friend in his home. He told me to make myself at home. So I threw him out. I hate having visitors.
Yeah! If you need to cure something, the first thing you need is to stop talking about it. I'm actually sick of hearing it like is it ever gonna end? I subscribe to this channel not because of that. So I skip to the ADHD part.
1:35 would be sooo cool if you would show up in front of my house xD btw i live in Germany (Cuxhaven)
So I didn’t really know how much of a fan I was until my shirt came in and there was a hand written Thank You card and I geeked out a bit. Shirt is cool btw
So you had a pee sample, and some stools in the car! 🤣😂🤣 Not sure the vet meant that type of "stool" sample! 😂🤣😂
Love you 2 ❤️🤗 You we're soo awkward when Kari asked you for her birthday 😂😂
Lol the title of this vid just reminded me I had to order my next month of meds 🤣
I just got diagnosed 2 months ago, Massive change, had the same thing about meds around the stigma but after giving it a go it's life changing.
Agree with what you said on Focus especially the zoning out.
That's the absolute worst in a meeting though, man sitting still for a couple hours talking about the same topic was a nightmare!
Anyway thanks for sharing your experience as it'll help others, as it was through people like Jesse Driftwood and other creator's just talking about it that I ended up pursuing more info and getting the help myself.
If you're ever in Belgium, you're always welcome at our door 😉
Dude your house looks so good compared to the beginning when you just got it
Hi. Where can I buy your luts? Thanks!
LMAO Kari literally keeps you alive 😂
Now play volleyball next :)
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But for real tho, I feel like I might have a little bit of ADHD hearing more of your past experiences. But I’m not that worried at the moment.
Dillon’s voice during his inspirational speeches remind me of Chris Pontius from WildBoyz. 🤷🏼♂️😂
When I saw the title, I was like “here we go again Gene 🌚🌚”
Don't stop talking about ADHD, I thought I was just bad at managing depression but after you described all the different "symptoms" I now know that I need to go get myself checked 😅
You're definitely a great ADHD advocate. Everything said in detail relates to me. It feels like you know me. Don't stop talking about it because it's very intriguing to be transparent about issues. What are taking for medication? I'm taking Adderall xr, it works great during the first few months but, it wears off. I have so much brain fog and gives me headaches.
Where´s Sam? Did I miss something?
He originally left to go work on set for a Netflix show I believe but I'm not sure what he's up to now
@@jseppa Ok, wow, thank you!
First!!!! 5th potato vid in a row!!!!
8:50 the delayed sleep cycle for ADHD is something that I have struggled with and always thought it was just a bad habit of sleeping late, but recently I read an article and find out that ADHD people have a delayed circadian rhythm and we usually sleep 2 hours later than the average person, around 1-2am. Feels relieving to finally come to terms with it.
Man all the things you described feel like those are me too! lol *me taking an online ADHD test lol I struggle to go to sleep my mind is buzzing with ideas and things I want to do.
The first day on ADD meds is the most productive day of your life
#WhereIsSam
Fixation on Van's and gear, bidding on 2nd house, Impulsive...... Shit, I have ADHD
HEEEY READ MY COMMENT. I was diagnosed when I was little and remember taking medication at a very young age. It was a pretty bad experience. The medicine took away my fun factor for sure. 😔
I think I need to go get screened/tested/whatever the term is for ADHD. All the symptoms you talk about sounds like you're talking about me right now. Especially since the pandemic. Inability to concentrate, shiny object syndrome, tuning people out, inability to handle overwhelm... The more you talk about it, the more i'm like 👀 🤔 😱
9:35 I can relate to lens buying "for the channel", haha.
I have found it very encouraging to hear about your ADHD progress and have (finally) taken steps to see a professional for help with my own challenges (suspected ADHD). There are so many aspects of ADHD that you talk about it where my wife will turn toward me and just smile, like, "Yup, I've definitely seen that." Please do not feel that your ADHD talk is detrimental to the channel. It's very interesting and helpful.
Also, when you mentioned the conversation you had with Kari about not doing long term committed relationships a thought struck me. I could sincerely not care less about celebrity relationships and who is dating who amongst actors and athletes and famous personalities, but if you and Kari broke up I would honestly cry. I mean, obviously I am not saying you two need to stay together "for the sake of the channel." You two just complement each other so well. As someone once described my wife and I, you're a power couple! You both just come off as so genuine and authentic on the channel, I can't help but care.
One last thing... What up, Dylan?! Miss you, Sam! (Oh, two last things, I guess.)
I’m now going to be disappointed if I don’t get a hand delivered package of merch all the way over the ocean to the uk 🧐
please include the ADHD topic within your Vlog... Most people don't know what it's like
i have ADHD and as you talk about i feel i'm not alone (i hear a lot podcasts about ADHD but it's never enough) i see it as a super power and the thing called ''Hyper Focus'' when you're so fixated on something. :D
So glad you're doing better, dude 🙂 Keep well.
Funny you mentioned Brad Pitt because I’ve always thought Dylan kind of looks like Brad Pitt. Kind of, right?
I also don’t mind the adhd talk. OMG I CANT REMEMBER DATES LOL
me getting sooooo excited when you mentioned VOLLEYBALL! Dude, if you guys ever want a pick up game or lessons with some pros, shoot me a message and lets set it up! I know the viewers would love to see the potato crew get sandy. Just think of the slow mo b-roll potential...
i hate how people dont put what med they are on in the video EVERYTHING IS ON ADHD MEDS......
Install a gear safe in you car? or I thought of a chain link net that could be locked down. I deal whit the same issues. Bikram yoga or hot yoga will help with focus, also, diet change. I quit eating sugar, carbs, bread, white rice, noodles or basically anything that could spike blood sugar. I don't get energy spikes anymore. It's just a constant level all day. I don't take as many naps anymore. I have beed eating like this for a month and a half, lost 10 pounds and my clothes look like they are falling off me.
speaking of stimulation...how's it hanging? I didn't know how to ask lol. I had a friend that recommended I get the drugs for it but, then he lost his marriage after a few months. He just stopped paying attention to her but, he says he doesn't know how because he thought he was the same person but, without the overthinking and anxiety. You are on your 12 days but, I really don't want to get more depressed than normal because that is no joke. Good luck! and thank you for sharing.
I have an appointment at 10am today for adhd. It's freakin' 3:30am... I'm still looking for stimulation and I should be sending out invoices for and already late but sending out 1099 for my video production company. I think adhd might have hurt my career in some form... or maybe helped it because sometimes I obsess with filmmaking and want to keep learning and doing... but everything else, as my girlfriend put it... I'm consistently inconsistent.
ADHD ''medication'' = 9/10 just medical grade Meth or common name Ritalin here in the UK (could be worse) and if your over 20+ go for it a developed brain is pretty sturdy and you allow your chemical state to re-set here and there its fine to pop em like candy! But...
On the other hand, if your a kid growing up age 8-15 etc that's not so good on the brain chemistry personally, It gave me a permanent uneasy calm but without the cold focus effect it had while I was on it (also great for weight loss because you forget eating is needed) after years on it as a kid now even in the most stressful mess today can't really feel anything but a board ''mental meh'' I guess unless something kicks off my adrenalin like pain etc medical meth is a funny thing, but the distrubing drug first policy in the west is not.
love kari's shirt!!! FPS fun per second....awesome works on the coffe shop..and such an awesome home
Ha! Picking up a *stool* while transporting your pup’s pee. Haha. Anyone? Anyone? No?
I would not have been as eloquent as Justin if ya'll rolled up at my place. I would be a total goober. I also can relate to your ADHD, sleep patterns, impulsiveness, and fixation on things. I wonder if my wife feels like Kari. LOL
I just got back on adhd meds.. I was prescribed in school and stopped after high school. we just had a baby, work a full time job, and run a freelance video company on the side and I was losing my s***. I couldn't keep on task, was extremely compulsive, and it was causing me to become depressed. Been back on the meds and what a world of difference. Im happy = happy family = happy clients
YO! I am so disappointed you didn't say "And look, we have some stool samples..." after the dog pee explanation. XD
I'll be waiting for you to show up at my door now. Might even be a new country you've never been to. 🇧🇿 🇧🇿 Tropical beaches and jungles.
You literally have control over whether you choose to use walk away lock or not and also have control over in which locations your car will auto lock. I personally lock it manually and unlock it manually in the app, it's a lot safer, a lot quicker, less convenient but I don't see an issue here. The car can't determine your proximity quick enough and also prevents you from locking your phone in your car as it won't lock. If you're worried about it lol, just disable it. I also park away from other cars and if you're not checking the inside of your car when you get to it, idk what to tell you ha. Your location in correlation with the vehicle is not an absolute, it's an estimate, the same way your location on a gps map may not always be exact, it's within a particular threshold.
Was that a different coin,hiking/ volleyball?you where close to my home in Calgary,it’s warm now
I was doing something and I was distracted. You were taking about collecting dog pee. Next thing I hear, "We also got stools." I was like WTF until I looked up.
Don’t stop my brother you could help other people that other people can’t reach your helping just being yourself 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I looked away for a minute when you were talking about collecting the dog’s pee. Then you moved right to saying “we also got stools for $35 on offer up” and I thought for a minute you meant poop stools 🤣🤣🤣
Listen potato chips gene Carrie Dylan I'm serious about making a something for to help those who are on the spectrum I know you're not on the spectrum but a lot of us are and some of us ashamed to admit it cuz they looked down on and being frowned upon like it's a disease or it's a disability like something really heavy trying to help those who has it in the near future I will launch a video that will help people to understand it if you could help like give a shout out I don't need to I don't need to make any a dime from it I just need people to accept it.
It's a long story and English is on the first language but I definitely would like to help those who has it like me I know a lot of people with ADHD feels even bigger connection to you which I have it too but I have pretty much a bit of everything
I don’t have a prescription partly because of the stigmatization. I don’t know why, but the fact that you use them makes me want to give it a closer look. However if I end up liking it, I’m scared of the long term side effects.
Question what type of medication are you using cuz I tried ritalin and I was feeling like down the day after every time so I quit cuz it did help but it's also made me feel s***** the day after.
Question what type of medication are you using cuz I tried ritalin and I was feeling like down the day after every time so I quit cuz it did help but it's also made me feel s***** the day after.
5:27 I was just looking at Keris' face while you were talking about the statistics. She's like is it a hint? 😅 By the way after watching you guys I kinda concidered about getting married to someone and build a house together. (Which I used to think is a bad idea)
No way! Mi wife’s birthday is also June 23rd!!!
Someone once gave me some very good advice about having mental health struggles of any sort and how to judge if/when you're at the tipping point at which you need to seek some sort of external help.
"It's only a problem if it's a problem".
It's okay to have mental health struggles, we ALL do. At the point where it's actively interfering or hampering something important in your life like relationships, work, study, family etc etc that's where you need to seek help to regain some balance.
Good luck.
dont take that poison............come on man
Brah... pee and stools in da car? Shoots Brah... you so O. A. Bumbai ladahs u ok... no worry.. beef curray.
"I like a baby face but..." "EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!" 🤣
Didn’t think this channel would provide such top quality content as driving around with pee and stool! 😂
All the positive effects you stated getting from your medication, I've actually got those same effects from Marijuana/Cannabis... I'm from Jamaica with ADHD (Undiagnosed but I'm positive I have ADHD), I'm trying to get diagnosed to try actual medication like Adderall over Marijuana but if you've lived in Jamaica you'll learn mental health isn't taken seriously here... I was shocked to find out you have ADHD and that's what actually brought em to this channel as I mostly watch your potatojet channel... I like the fact that you're open about it as I've been thinking about starting a RUclips channel where I talk about it but more in a Short-Film format
IDK why but I kinda look forward to this VLOG channel than the Potato Jet channel. Here I got to watch Gene, Kari, Dylan and Sam (God, I miss Sam). It just feel so natural and not scripted. 2020 was the best RUclips year for me since you make daily VLOG. Now I imagine it must be hell to you since you had ADHD and had to force yourself to make that daily video for one whole year.
I had pretty bad ADHD as a kid, got meds for it, made me depressive as fuck to a point where I had to go into therapy fulltime for 3 months away from home. Now 27, I tend to talk a lot to people I like and I can kinda get annoying at times, escpecially after coffein (which I consume a lot because I usually take harder pre-workout powders before gym) and I also can't really focus on working strict for longer than 1,5-3 hours, after that I just zone out pretty bad and scroll 9gag or daydream. But apart from that, I think I have it under control pretty nice without meds. I need a lot of "me-time" for doing nothing, playing games, editing my travel videos, watching YT, so I can unwind a bit from work. So I'm not really productive after work, usually gym at 6 am, then work from 8 to 5 or 6 pm, and then just couch or running errands during the week. Usually all freetime activities happen on weekends only, because I don't really feel like doing stuff after work, because I need my calm down time. But it works without meds, not sure how productive or better of a person I'd be with meds, but I also don't really wanna try it again, because I'm already depressed without meds currently lol. Keep up the good work and pay attention that you don't catch any long term negative side effects like depression or loss of sex drive or something like that from the meds. Greetings from Germany
Edit: Should have watched to the end. I see myself in a lot of those things you mentioned. I need like 1-2 hours of rolling around to get to sleep, I'm a night owl bcause it's so calm and nobody wants/expects stuff from me at night and in the morning I never get out of bed unless it's a super important appointment. Due to homeoffice I can literally sit in bed until 11-12 with my laptop and I usually do that unless I hit the gym at 6. Also the zoning out while being talked to, I have that a bit sometimes. Maybe me being super bad at remembering things could also be improved with meds, I usually forget most little things my GF asks me to do and I'm really bad at planning and tracking things or remembering that we talked about topic X at work 2 weeks ago. It's like my brain only saves memes, camera and lens stuff and useless knowledge forever, but stuff for work or everyday life goes straight into the wastebin. Maybe I should get a check-up as well
I started watching this channel back when you lived in an 1 bedroom apartment, if I am not mistaken. Look at you. Now you own a house. Thanks to Kerry probably. Haha kidding. I remember how I always hated the color of your walls in those first videos. Also. Say Hi to Dylan. If you guys ever come to Switzerland and you lose your camera again, let me know, I got you. Have a great week.
I'm watching this at 2x speed and was like "Gene doesn't feel any different... oh. Wait."
Holy shoot, watching this episope gives me adhd hahahha holy moly, sure you got the dose right? Well, great as always and hey! Why havent you proposed yet?
The delivery seem suspect. The receiver appears too normal. Non-patched beard. Clean driveway.
Haha jk noice drop off
Diagnosis....A shopaholic fueled by ADHD w/ covid slamming on the brakes resulting in system shock, AKA , putting you in a round room and telling you to go sit in the corner...😄
Gene...
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Book by Daniel Amen
Great book to read twice frankly, I learned sooo much form this book, it should be a must read for most people
I think that you have the means to actually goto an Amen Clinic in Los Angeles and get a full Brain Spect Study done to really deeply understand what is going on in your head.
Off topic…Taco Bell announced it’s bringing back the Mexican pizza. Why haven’t we talked about this?
7:58 .. was working while listening and thought Gene said Expert Pikachu.. 🙊 😂
I feel like having stools in your backseat is a metaphor for something.
Hey, I doubt you'll see this but I just saw you unboxing some new equipment by a lake in Northern CA today. Wanted to say hi but didn't want to bother you while you were filming. Cute doggos BTW
Whoa, right now! the start to domestic tranquility...Birthday, anniversary day, phone number are basics. Bonus for 1st date, social security, As far as family tree stuff, well act interested and figure out the ones that are extra special. Good luck.
Whoa Gene stopping at a almost hidden little public access park in Benicia. I was just there taking pictures of my daughter and thought I recognized it but figured it was just some look alike on SoCal but then you showed the train and I knew exactly where you were! Hope you stopped by some of our good eats on First Street!
Oh shit. I fixate on things as well. Badly. It drives my Wife insane. I pick up hobbies fixate on them and then get bored. If I want something I will do hours and hours of research and video watching and then when I get it I’m all in. For. A. Few. Months. Hmmm I might need to talk to someone.
Ha! I'm pretty sure you can only use the "I can't remember your birthday/anniversary/whatever because I have ADHD!" once and you just used it on camera so you better be memorizing some dates now buddy! 😁
Everytime u talk abt adhd it makes me realize ive got some symptoms too like fixating on certain things and always being on the hunt for the next big thing. I can never sit still and my mind's always going at 100kph. Nicotine helps ;) also wheres sam?
I can speak on how ADHD can be very negative regarding stress and anxiety. It also doesn't go well with insomnia. Can't medicate due to cardiovascular issues but I try to maintain as much as problem.
13:53 " let's forget about the adhd .. uuuh a train!!!! Do you hear the train?? " lol
Oh tuning out of conversations is such a horrible thing for me; I've had meetings with professors where I'm getting feedback, and I just blank out at the start of the conversation. I've tried to make a habit of noting it down while the professor is talking, it has helped, but sometimes I still tune out unintentionally.
Same thing with calls, but all my calls are recorded, so I just go back and listen to them all over again.