How to ADHD and Brett 2.0 on the Pillars for ADHD Success
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2024
- Hello Brains! We're finally back with Brett Thornhill (AKA Brett 2.0) to talk about why he became an ADHD coach, what coaching is like and his 3 pillars for ADHD success.
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I find it so helpful that she always puts the question in text on screen, so it doesn't get lost in the brain noise.
I was finally taken seriously by. A Dr and at age 61 instead of spending the day in bed and exhausted, I'm alive and have a life and finishing my projects now. Every day is full and rewarding, now. Oops forgot to say off depression meds and now on ADD meds. Lifesaving!
That's wonderful, Robin. I can't tell you how often I've encountered adults who have been treated for anxiety and depression for years who, once they are diagnosed and start effectively managing their ADHD, have determined that their depression and anxiety was largely a secondary result of their ADHD. It is certainly not always the case as these conditions can exist separately, or together but unrelated. However, it seems that a great many adults being diagnosed later in life often have a history of being treated for these conditions. Congratulations on creating "Robin 2.0"! :)
How did you do it! I was raised in poverty, only have access to free health care and none of the low end doctors will take my diagnosis seriously, they only prescribe antidepressants that do nothing for me and tell me to take it for 3 months before giving up. I used to buy Adderall and MDMA on the streets and it was the only way I could have a productive day and feel genuinely positive. Built up a guilt complex over it having to get it illegally, which doesn't help
Yup. Diagnosed ADD at 50 & put on depression med (?!). Diagnosed again at 65 (a month ago) thanks to employee assistance plan and now feel like I’m getting my life back!
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She calls us the brains . Love this channel . I don't hate myself as much .
Don't feel bad don't hate yourself it's not about you if you feel like you're lost maybe you can develop a routine something that can help you everyday I know you will feel like you're sidetracked as much that's what I do I've had ADHD since I was a kid good luck with that hope things get better for you.
I love being an ADHDer. There's more good to it than there is bad.
Same, shes will probably never know how many lives shes touched.
When the zombie outbreak finally happenens , she will still be calling you brains, just not in the same context.
100%.
"I literally found my path by walking on it."
That is profound. And it gives me great hope.
The other quote I heard some time in the past that I love is this:
"You cannot cross the chasm in two safe steps. Sometimes you have to take a running jump; and believe."
A leap of faith
Love it
So the two steps are running jump then believe
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For myself, the acceptance part reminded me of when I was finally diagnosed with Asthma at forty. Before then, I kept trying to "push through" the shortness of breath, the exhaustion, telling myself it was just because I was out of shape, and so on... and frustrated that I wasn't getting "better".
When the asthma diagnosis happened, I was first in shock, and then I went into research mode (especially since at the time, I couldn't afford the daily medication for it) on just... dealing... with it. To try to keep this comment from being too long (too late?), I changed how I did things. I stopped trying to "push through" and get everything done before I stopped to rest. When I started getting worn out, I stopped for a break... even if it meant waving away a few buses because that was the only seat available at the moment. Then I would stand up and go on to the next task.
Amazingly... I actually started to get more done. "Errands Day" didn't leave me exhausted for the next three days (as much). I even started to get in better shape... though that still goes back and forth for other reasons.
So for me... acceptance is not so much "I have this, so I can't do that" as "I have this, so I can't do that... in that way". So rather than trying to function in a way that doesn't work for me, acceptance allows me to start looking for new ways to try.
Fuggin Eh Cotton! I love this. Gives inspiration 😀🤘🏻
Wow Mitzi. Your description is EXACTLY what I feel with my (recently diagnosed, at 42) ADHD. From finally understanding what's been going on with you, to "research mode", as you put it, to still struggling with it, to not using it as an excuse, just a reason to do it differently.... And as a result, be able to actually do better.
It's amazing how many similarities there are in the experience of two completely different conditions. Best of luck to you! 🙂
Asthma sometimes (often?) is associated with allergies but quality testing takes a lot of time via elimination etc. and many health professionals don't know how to do this properly. But It may make your struggles easier eventually once you've determined what these are 😉
I’m 42 years old and I just got diagnosed with ADHD, my whole life I’ve been struggling and feeling like a failure although I’ve gotten promotions at work and I’ve been living a good life, I still felt like something was not quite right in my life, I felt into a deep depression last year. My wife pushed me to see a psychiatrist who diagnosed me, I’m currently in medication and I’m feeling so much better. Thank you so much for your videos, I’ve been learning a lot about my self by watching you and talking to my psychiatrist. You are a blessing and I admire your bravery for creating this channel and helping so many of us.
Therapy isn't just about resolving the past. A good therapist will also help with coping strategies and was to help you move forward in the best way for you.
Wow.....I am 54 and went to a therapist for about 6 sessions and he said I am very ADD.
My life with undiagnosed ADD has been very difficult and not very satisfying.
I purposely have not had friends because I was tired of looking stupid when I couldn’t keep up with a conversation or remember things......even though I am very intelligent. Getting this diagnosis almost feels like I have a second chance and I am very excited.
I haven’t started any kind of treatment yet but hope to soon. It’s a very emotional experience after having this for 54 years and thinking maybe I can have a life if treatment works.
Great videos....keep up the good work !
I was just diagnosed at 50, I went on Adderall and what a different world. i can think clearly. Now I am learning and I don't feel so odd or question what is different about me and why I do things different. I like myself now.
I was diag'd at 48 last, holy cow what a difference it has made. I too am on adderall. I can think and focus. I'm am not as afraid to do things again. I finish stuff.. I still have a way to go but I'm moving and it feels soooo good.
34 here and got diagnosed last week. Life has been a battle in so many regards up to this point. Hoping to start treatment within the next few weeks.
I hope you're all doing well 👍
Add Late it’s brilliant to hear of others who have discovered they have letters after their names later in life. I realised I had ADD last year at the age of 50; and have been on meds for a month. What a relief to stop blaming ourselves and feeling totally inadequate at life. I feel so different about my future now, can live up to my potential. Good luck with your treatment, you’re not alone either, hope you flourish 💕💕💕💕
Add Late just noticed it’s 2 years since your comment, would be very interested to find out if things have changed. Sorry for being so nosey, but I m on a similar journey and would love to understand others’ experiences good luck
I was juuuust diagnosed two days ago! I’m 48. I’ve had so many careers, relationships, and stumbled into the skills I required to help me manage my divergence. I am soooo looking forward to seeing what medication does, and super thrilled to find community as one of your fellow Brains :)
I'm your age and have an appointment in 4 weeks. I've managed alright - underachieving but not enough to cause alarm in others - but I moved across the world 7 years ago without a social support network. It went soso - and then the world changed forever, so I hit the wall...
How has it been after a year? How are you feeling?
*Pure Gold Alert: "A lot of people think coaching is about fixing; it's not...It's much less about imparting knowledge and insight to people than it is helping them find their own."*
This is a key concept that I know I have struggled with, (still) believing I am broken. Posessing words with which to reiterate this to myself as well as other people is an unimaginably valuable tool to have. It's a solid platform that tells me I am not broken and it provides direction forward, whichever direction I define that to be.
(Aaaand now I'm thinking about grazing herds of squeaky toys once again.)
Hi Glen... Thanks so much for your comment. Helping you change your own mindset is really what coaching is all about. Delivering tips and advice alone will never create lasting change until you start to find ways to tell yourself a different story that allows you to Understand, Accept and Embrace who you really are. Best... Brett
I hear you Glen...I don't have a formal diagnosis but my naturopath referred me to have a long list of blood tests last year...I am 60 now...and when I got the results...my sweetie was there and I was "I Am Not Broken!!!"...my naturopath said she had never seen someone so excited to get confirmation that they had some a double gene and ADHD/Aspergers was 'detected'.
A life changer for sure and that Understanding led to Acceptance and now I fully Embrace that not-broken part of me. And I am a much nicer, and less apologetic, person for it. I feel that 'shut up because no one understands' is one of the lifestyle choices that 'broke' my voice and I presented with Spasmodic Dysphonia a few years ago.
Now I embrace both which has improved my relationship with self and that has a flow on effect in many other relationships. Sucks to be 'other' as they now have to negotiate a new relationship with the new me. It's broken some, healed others while some seem unchanged.
It is all very interesting to me and thanks for all that you do, and for being shining lights.
This is so FASCINATING, Jo-Anne--and double kudos for using your own name--I'm a late-bloomer, too, only diagnosed at 46, and being in denial (because I thought that meant I was broken, and I knew I wasn't...some parts just didn't perform to peak standards) for about seven years until I finally figured out a way to accept and bloom. I have absolute zero possibility of having any sort of Aspergers, so I'm curious now about genes. Is there really one for ADHD, and is it combined or separate from Aspergers? I am currently 64. Wish you well!
you sound like a bible basher
change your mindset ... so you want to brainwash disabled people ?????
nope the world has to understand there is different mindsets .... force disabled people to jump through
hoops .... way to build force then to change .... muppet ...
Love how the videos are always short and bite sized, still zoned out a couple of times, but much more manageable than some 30 min interview ;)
I really like Brett's statement starting at time 4:19 about being a "centered self", and how he expands on that.
Acknowledging any success feels arrogant and self centered. Can't tell you how many times I've said that to a therapist.
Thank you for doing this channel ❤️
❤️ Brains
Hello fellow 🧠, I was diagnosed with adhd on 3/4/19. I’m 52, wow this explains sooooooooooooooooooooooooo much. Of course now I feel a little lost. I will however continue to watch and learn. Thanks for giving us a safe place.
I had my first ADHD therapy appointment today and I was super stoked to find out that my therapist is just like me, ADHD and all. Thank you for this video and all your videos. They have been so helpful to me going through this new late diagnosis.
its a con look up cold speak all mental health do it ... they are not your friend more like jailor
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I was diagnosed as a kid and was on meds for a little while. I said I was tired of taking it so my parent got me off of it. I feel like I'm really struggling with it now at 27. I'm going to go get diagnosed soon. Waiting on a call back after being referred. I'm nervous to even go. What if I don't have it and just am lazy and a failure in life. If you have any pointers that would help me a lot.
I didn’t know I had ADHD until my daughter was diagnosed. I try so hard to understand it and the tools to help because I don’t want her to struggle like I did, and she has it worse than I did, along with a learning disability. I finally found out about you and your channel from your TED talk. Thank you so much for this channel and for all that you do. I know my daughter and I have learned a lot from your channel and hope to soon apply it to our lives. You gave us HOPE!! Thanks!! 💗😊
I'm here after watching part 1 of this series and I can relate to all these 100%.
Im 36 this year and wish my parents would have known the symptoms when you were diagnosed at the age of 12.
I've been struggling with many things in life from academic achievements and even failed marriage too. In retrospect, looking at the series of events taken place over the last 36 years of my life can be quite a depressing one. I wish things could have gone better then.
I will be heading to see a psychiatrist today. Wish me luck!
At 62, learned about me. Exacerbation of symptoms had set me into crazy...
So, females can get worse due to stress, decreased estrogen, and for me a string of death over 4 years. Now, I see so many whys after getting help. Arkansas, from what I have tried to research has only one coach. I am interested in dog training and would like to know more about being added coach. Jessica...you rock.
63 now, need work and trying to figure out my niche in life.
The way he described acceptance reminded me of occupational therapy. This is where you are, this isn't going away, our goal is getting the most out your "now what".
In my case occupational therapy didn’t really fix my issues either
I'm 44 and was diagnosed a week ago after seeing therapists for more than 20 years about my depression and only got diagnosed now? Don't let it happen to your children or friends or anyone!!!. I nearly ended my life a few months back. This is serious.
Just got diagnosed this year at 40
I'm 42 and started researching more about ADHD because of my daughter who shows very clear signs. However, the more I learn about the disorder and about my daughter, the more I see myself completely understood. I think I might try and get my diagnose.
You are providing such a great service. Just knowing you aren’t alone is so helpful and motivating after years of thinking you are simply a flawed human (or more flawed than average anyway!) The lack of understanding and knowledge about ADHD in the community is a huge challenge for adults with ADHD. Then, beyond medication, the challenge to access support and find resources that will help you discover the best way to LIVE with ADHD can feel overwhelming
I could really feel the connection and intent when he looked into the camera in the more important parts of this. It felt so sincere and reassuring
"I found my path by walking it". I totally relate to this. I really had no idea what I was getting myself into when I started college, just a general direction of working in elementary education. My mom helped me find the perfect on-campus job for me, a library tech assistant and it made me realize that I would absolutely love to work in a library. I was hesitant to start working, but now that I am, I wouldn't change it for the world. So glad that I'm not the only one "learning on the job," so to speak, about my path in life. Thanks for this video!
This channel is amazing. Found it and promptly binged like 20+ videos, haha!!
This is beautiful! Thank you for being you! I'm teary eyed from Joy!
First of all, I see so much sparkle in ADHD people. I think we are so vibrant it shows through our face. Brett has laughing eyes, he looks like John Barrowman! I'd love to do a collab with him. Or yourself xx
I really love the editing of the videos you put up!! So quick and fast doesn’t get boring...
You have just saved my life. Thank you so much
i love this channel! this interview is honestly a godsend, thank you so much for sharing all of this, you have no idea how much appreciate it!!
You're so great and this channel is great! You've helped me understand that I do have ADHD and then get diagnosed. THANK YOUUUUU
Glad i've come across this guy in my first few days of diagnosis, incredibly relatable
These interviews are.so helpful- thank you, you Jessica lady!! :)
Another great video. I have always wondered about a ADHD coach. I should look into this.
I love how engaging these videos are. It's so easy to stay focused. Sounds, music, animation, the to the point content... I love it. Thank you
You have no idea how much this videos help me! Thank you so much!!!
Contentment with life...I can't even picture it for myself. Thank you for hope. I really appreciate this.
I just saw you on TedTalks and it was helpful to share with my husband. Thanks for gathering all this information and making it so easily understandable :)
Jessica, your channel and message gave me a completely new outlook on who I am when it comes to my ADHD. I no longer feel shame, stupid or embarrassed. Thank you!
Wow. What he said in the end..... brilliant, mind-boggling, makes total sense. Thank you ❤️
4:08 got me in tears. I haven't gotten diagnosed yet, but I've known for about 8 years now, that there was something behind the way my brain is wired.
I really appreciate all of these videos. Because of your videos, I looked into getting an ADHD diagnosis. Although the testing I went through was inconclusive, I was told I should look into ADHD coaching and this video was really informative. Thank you!!
4:07, welp. I just started really crying. *sniff*
OMG. Yes. I knew you were a Ravenclaw! I’m a huge fan of HP and of you, and when I heard the extra content at the end, my heart kind of exploded a bit!
I just found these videos. Just going to say thanks to you, because I got knowledge that I never had before, and your videos answered many questions I had, especially about relationships. Thank you, brain.
You are absolutely delightful. Thank you for these very enlightening videos!
I know this is 5 years ago ! To me it's now ! It's so nice to see hear the same as Brains mine too ! Thank You ......again ☀️
I love this channel so much. I'm 13 years old, and just over the past couple weeks I've realised that I probably have the innatentive type of ADHD. After being a straight A student in primary school, I've always thought I was stupid for spending 5 times as long as my peers on an assignment, or that I was to blame for my extremely short attention span and forgetfulness. I'm currently in the process of talking to my school counselor, getting recommendations of where to get further testing, etc. I'm so happy that finally everything is starting to make sense.
You're he only person I can watch because you videos are quick an edited an always moving.
I love it
I just hyper focused on this channel but, I honestly feel like this channel was blessing I needed in my life! It genuinely makes feel ready to take on the world and, gives me skills to! Thank you for opening my eyes and showing me that there’s nothing wrong with me and to embrace my self! As well seek out to find my neat self! “Centered Self”
Love the distinction between self centered and centered self. I always feel like if I celebrate myself, then I'm being selfish and arrogant. I'm always telling myself, "there is always room for improvement. Do better next time." Good monikers for growth and improvement, but part of growth is learning how to enjoy the ride, not just focus on the destination.
Thanks so much putting these wonderful videos out there. My son has recently been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 35 and has been sharing your videos with me so that I might understand what he is feeling and how I can support him. This one in particular has been soooo useful.....thank you, thank you......🙏 🙏 😊
You are so quirky and delightful! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this channel. After getting fired (yet again from yet another job) and realizing that this condition affects me waaaay more than I realize, I found this channel and hope to get the help I need.
This guy is SMART and I'm so glad he's doing what he's doing!
I have been binge watching some of your videos and it got me thinking. Every sign of ADHD you have listed I have a very detailed connection to each one. I'm in the gifted and talented program at school but I procrastinate... A LOT. I will convince myself that I can get an entire assignment done in passing period. I do have very bad anxiety (has been diagnosed) so i believe that ADHD is working hand in hand with it. Most of my friends in the gifted and talented program read quite a bit, I enjoy reading but only when it really interests me. If a book interests me I will read for 4 hours straight, I don't know when to stop! For example after a math test I had extra time to read a book, my book interested me so much that when the bell rang I was disoriented. I believe I hyper focused, I will begin something and I just don't stop! When I take a test (especially on a computer) I will zone out and just stare. When I'm sot staring off into space I bite the inside of my mouth. I fidget with whatever I have, I don't really use any fidget toys. I will roll up my stings on my sweatshirt, bite my nails, twirl my hair, click my pen, and bite the inside of my mouth. I am considering talking to my therapist about my symptoms and discussing what my options are as far as coping with my symptoms. Next year I go to high school and I am worried that if I don't find a way to work with my problems it may trigger my anxiety sending me into a spiral of anxiety attacks.
Thank you two again again :)
Crying for the 3rd time as I binge watch your videos and learning more and more about ADHD
I really enjoy this channel so helpful so glad I found it
What a great dude, alot of insight and really inspiring.
Great video keep 'em coming. Thank you!!
Thank you so so much,I’ve just been diagnosed today so trying to take it all in,educate myself because I knew something wasn’t right with me but never knew why I found life so much harder then other people I knew and I mean from the simple things like having a routine with daily life eg housework,dinner time,my children’s bedtime routine which was non existent,I have always been Late for everything which has made my whole life so so hard,I thought it’s because I’m scatty,thick,selfish and lazy and on my own so I’m no good and a bad mum,person etc,I’ve always felt like this which has always been put down to my depression,lack of sleep or bad relationships and childhood,which I know probably hasn’t helped at all,but I just wanted to say thank you I will be watching a lot more of your vids and I hope I can try and help myself to finally feel better and happier inside one day,so I can be more positive and a much better mum to my lovely children xx❤️❤️
All these videos really do me good..because I get to know that I have learned all of this eventually by myself. Thank God.
listened to about a dozen OfUrVids Just now.. and was bout to make a profoundly Complimetary comment but forgot the words as i started Typing... Oh ..Yea Just remembered.. This Is The Material I NEEDED to have about 25-30 years ago.. The meds are great but take time an effort a Lota tweekin and only have so much value.. Its so awesome to hear the language I Speek being used so Fluently..Thank You To The WholeCrew!
Thank you for this. Very, very valuable.
first off all thank you , i have adhd and my head is a mess . youre videos is so good to watch you put words on many off the fealings i have had all my life and you make me feal less of a freak show .thank you from the bottom of my heart #aswedewhitspeed
awww * hugs * from my brain to yours -- you are not alone
Great video- short for us AD!HDers! Love this coach too
This video and the first part has really related to me. I found out I had ADHD when my 3rd grade son was having trouble in school and we decided to start the process of monitoring his behaviors for possible ADD (2008). At which point in the doctors office the pediatrician decided I needed to be evaluated ??!! Long story short thru therapy and medication acceptance I am now fully accepted my diagnosis. My son is now 23 and has multiple diagnosis one being schizophrenia. My ultimate diagnosis helped me accept and understand his and have a better understanding of personal therapy, professional therapy and of course medication. Thank you THANK YOU.
Not surprised this is posted at like 3 am my time. Glad to see you up and running again! Been struggling myself with time management, I need to rewatch your videos and follow the links. Love your spunk and spirit ♡♡♡
haha yep I'm back! And time management will always be a battle for me I think, but at least now I'm usually winning :D
I was diagnosed at 44 (49 now). Got medicine and that helped me out but after two years the side effects got the better of me. The first two years without medicine were fine, but now I face the same old challenges. That's how I got here.Good to hear and see this channel where people open up and make me feel less like a misunderstood freak. Like Brett I'm pretty succesful in life, but it cost me so much. The struggle, the jobs, the relationships, the schools...This channel helps me a lot and is so recognizable, it makes me cry.Thank you for all the effort and time.
Thanks for this ! Just got diagnosed at 58. I completely relate.
I wanna say thank you for having this interview, I've been trying to go to therapy for some issues in my past and my PTSD and depression stemming from that but after 2-3 session I quit, pretty much right after they too tell me I have the above. I never understood why until he said "find a therapist that understands ADHD" I know that should be obvious but I never thought about that. So now that I watched this I am going to be reaching out to my insurance company for the list of therapist that are covered yet again (as I keep loosing it) and reaching out to them and asking them if they have studied ADHD or treat that, THEN ask about everything else. Before I just thought I'm doing ok with my ADHD so I don't need to focus in that with the therapist, but it's who I am so that's should be a part of it. Sorry ranting my thoughts without realizing it but I'll keep it in this. Anyways thanks again for another amazing video you have been a great help to me and my brain!
Jessica thank you so much for these videos!! I realized my diagnosis only a few months ago, I’m not too old but older than the child diagnosis age since I’m 20. Your videos have been SO helpful for me to have the tools to communicate to friends and family what my ADHD means for me, educate others, and advocate for myself (especially as a third year undergrad student in the US!). Thank you so much for giving us all this gift. I also wanted to ask, do you think you’ll do any videos on medications? Medication has been one very helpful tool for me personally even though finding the right one can take time and I would love to hear your insight on this!
Great set of videos! Love hearing the Newfoundland accent is such a smart and vibrant expert (from another East-coaster).
I talked to my mom about having OCD. She said I'll get a diagnoses soon, I'm also going to tell the doctor how I can't focus and how fidgety and impulsive I am. Thank you Jessica I wouldn't be at this point without you
I often feel resentment about not being able to get help and an official diagnosis till I was 25 by pushing for it myself despite my grandma telling my parent I had ADD, My dad being able to get diagnosed as a kid with ADHD, and when I finally wanted to help myself my mom trying to talk me out of it.
But seeing ppl not getting theirs till they are twice my age or older. So I'm glad I took the steps I needed to take while being realitively young so I wouldn't have to continue to suffer and wonder why I struggle so much with things that seem so simple to other ppl any longer. Now I know why and Im treating it.
I have ADHD. Diagnosed at 31! And I am so proud of Brett! He is from the same hometown as me - St. John’s, NL
Thanks for making a part 2 😁
Thanks for watching part 2! :)
Brett Thornhill ADHD Coaching you're welcome 😁
I don't even know how many of these ADHD vids I've watched, lbs. Thanks for sharing. I'm 36 and I really think I have it and may even be on the Autism Spectrum (highly functioning and masking but painfully anxious to be social- even around extended family).
This has given me an Aha! Moment. Thanks again for the info- it made me feel less like a weird freak of nature.
Yoooooo ,
Love your channel is amazing
Helping so many people
Much love xxxx
aww thanks, we work hard to make sure that's true
How to ADHD I have ADHD and I love ur channel and I am only 11 ☹️
This is so helpful ❤️
I was finally diagnosed at 36yrs old 10 years ago. I cried when I was diagnosed because I knew I was different since childhood. My story is a lot like Bret's except I had someone in my company ask me have I ever been tested for ADHD when he asked me I cried and said I've been telling my (ex now) husband for years along with my family but most denied it. So that's when I actually went did a lot of testing and got on the right meds. Thank God for meds, I would've lost my job had I not got on meds. Thank you for sharing your story I am now starting to do research to learn more about how my brain works.
It’s so cool you’ve met Brett
Great interview
"Sometimes you have to find your path by walking on it." Brilliant
I’m 54, with a son who’s been diagnosed. As I have tried to more deeply understand his condition, I have had tremendous identification with the symptoms of this disorder. Looking back at my past, I see that I have had many of the same struggles described in ADHD posts. I have also worked hard to overcome them.
I have many of the feelings of apprehension (about medication) and “what’s the point”. I’m part of another “Tribe” for the addiction(s), and I have built a decent life.
Finding out that my son has the condition has been a tremendous relief for both him and me. Having treatment for him, and being able to support him, in a way that acknowledges who he is, is priceless. You can’t address a problem, until you can see the problem.
Just not sure what that would mean for me?
Yes! Totally agree with the therapist comment.
Just found your channel recently and it has been a massive help, so thanks. But I got really excited for this ADHD coaching thing and the website gave me this message "My coaching roster has currently reached capacity (As of Nov.1, 2020)" :(
I agree with Brett's analysis of what it means to him, to be diagnosed as an adult with ADHD. I have two children with ADHD and through trying to understand them I came to the conclusion that I must have ADHD. So after 6 months of dedicated research and looking back at my life, I finally got a diagnosis at 52. I too went through the same 'mourning' emotions that you describe. I think one of the statements you made really resonated with me. I also think the diagnosis has been a gift, and for me, the difference it has made in how I feel about myself is amazing. I feel liberated. I feel I can finally be me. Let's just say I'm a work in progress, as we all are. Sometimes it's difficult for the people you love to accept that you have ADHD because they don't really understand it. That's why it's important for people like yourself, Brett and other adults, to speak honestly about ADHD. I now say to my children, "your lucky, you have the opportunity to understand how your brain works. You can research how ADHD can manifest and experiment with strategies that will help you achieve your potential as well as help you build resilience for life's challenges."(Of course I said this in 'chunks'!). Many people are understandably scared of getting a diagnosis be it for themselves or their children, however a diagnosis at any age (preferably not at 52!!) is a gift. It's a gift of love that says: " I love you, just the way you are." (Billy Joel) PS I've read widely, listened to a variety of presentations, watched movies and of course had regular discussions with professionals, however I have chosen this episode to be at the forefront of my endeavour to explain ADHD to the people I love, who are reticent in taking on the task of understanding 'ADHD and me'. I identify with Brett and in listening to him I hope my loved one's can finally 'see' me.
Idk why I love when you say BRAINS
This is such a helpful video
Hurray!!! Thank you Jessica :-)
Still haven't been diagnosed. "Found" about it and loved the testimony. Couldn't do a damn thing for a lifetime, now obsessed with add and turning into a specialist! LOL
Thank you so much for this channel, from a 40 year old man who just saw the light
I'm 18 and have recently realised that I most probably have ADHD. Can't really go and get diagnosed at the moment with this pandemic going on but it's really nice seeing all this stuff about getting diagnosed as an adult. Hopefully by still being young and intervening I will avoid a lot of the regret and what-ifs that someone older may have. Apparently I've already made it farther in education than the vast majority of people with ADHD (second year of university, no plans on dropping out though I may want to change my second major again... the first major has remained constant at least). I think that because I perform well, people don't see how much I stuggle and how much better I could do if I could actually do things when I wanted to. Hopefully the stategies I'm starting to put in place will put me on the right track for getting back on top of things
Had an appointment for a doctor to ask for help as I think I have adhd,it was cancelled because of this virus,I'm kind of happy as I have had alot of time to TRY and focus and admit to my self I do, and to find your channel,I'm certain I do have adhd and look forward to get to a doctor at 32
Thanks you so much for this... 💕
Thank you.
Great channel!