Why People with ADHD Procrastinate
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- Опубликовано: 4 май 2024
- Do you have ADHD? Are you a procrastinator? If so, you're not alone. In this video I talk about what causes low motivation and procrastination what you can do about it.
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Wise R. A. (2002). Brain reward circuitry: insights from unsensed incentives. Neuron, 36(2), 229-240.
Volkow ND, Wang GJ, Newcorn JH, et al. Motivation deficit in ADHD is associated with dysfunction of the dopamine reward pathway. Mol Psychiatry. 2011;16(11):1147-1154.
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There are those that say ADHD is simply an excuse for being lazy. But how many "lazy" people find themselves in tears and full of self hatred because they can not change about themselves what they want to change so desperately?
This is precisely why I’m going to share this on all my social media platforms! I’m 60, and am well aware of the many ways that my generation, and those before mine, haven’t listened to much, if any scientific information on ADHD. It’s cruel, to have information available, yet still condemn people when they have a real issue.
I mean wanting to do something 200% with all your heart, even the simplest thing and not being able to do it... Calling it laziness is the most boomerish thing I've heard in my life
I feel u.
Each generation, has societal baggage, that the next generations will break away from. Individuals of a generation, had that baggage imposed on them, usually by the status quo. As a boomer, on the late end, I have less imposition of that social baggage, than my older siblings. I think the easiest path forward, to better understanding of a healthier society, is a level of connection to each other. I’m doing my part to help those my age, and older, to continue to evolve, while also better understanding the things that hindered their ability to see evolving as a threat.
@@mayhorse66 I'm sorry mate, me too "makes us brothers" - (rdr2)
Edit: Ops, brother and sister I guess!
Who is here instead of starting THAT task? 😅
Me
@@Ravnz51 😂
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Yo
😂😂 Me
The way I finally realised it wasn’t laziness is sometimes it’s just like, “brain says no”. I’m sitting there, I want to do it, but it’s just like bashing my head against a brick wall. 😊
Yes!! Sometimes I feel as if I hit a brick wall.
Cognition “thinks we should do it, limbic brain hasn’t found motivational salience yet, why isn’t big enough”
Before I knew about ADHD I described it as "I can't do the thing I want to do."
Spot on description
That was me every single morning, even though I always wake up 30 mins early I still ended up 20 mins late to my class 😢
Like me trying to flee Oz, bitch, get outta bed and do 5 more admin things. Yeah, sure, still working on that. I have less than a week.
Just a tip to fellow ADHDers out there. My experience is that sometimes it's NOT the classic symptoms. In my case, i have had to learn that some of my wirst procrastination comes from very deeply set fears. The stimulation i found in other distractions became a way of avoiding those fears
Most of my failures were fear-based. In fact, even up to now in my mid-forties, I still struggle with anxiety and fear to get behind the wheel and simply drive. 🙃 I've never been married. I live day-to-day with lifelong regret. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with the kind of psychiatric care that only wants to keep me medicated and those meds don't actually help me succeed.
@@LordSabbathielI'm sorry you're going through this. You should be thriving, not surviving. Can you speak to your health expert to reduce or change your medication? I believe in you x
Well said
Excellent point!😊
@@LordSabbathielVERY WELL SAID!
Another "fun" thing with ADD is knowing you need professional help, but can't motivate yourself enough to go to the tough part of finding a psychiatrist who actually has capacity for new patients.
Often I find motivation is a matter of contemplating it long enough and just answering who what when where and most importantly how and why? Even if you answer how in different phases. That’s the key. Like if you can map it out concretely, and find your why? Or what you want to avoid in it, you can’t motivate your self. To an extent motivation is just a result of having a laid out plan ahead of you with a why attatched to it. And focusing on why you want can be helpful, but focusing on what your trying to avoid pain wise def motivates a lot too
What is ADD?
@@patataum1757 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but it should technically be called Executive function developmental delay, because that’s actually what it is
Thissss
Or trying to figure out how to go up to someone and say "hey, I think my brains broken and I'd like to do stimulants about it" without sounding like a drug seeker lmao that's what's kept me away, I don't want to be viewed that way when I'm genuinely just trying to get help. Can't imagine that would feel very good
It's a strange feeling when someone you've never met before describes you like they've been living in your head for years
Almost like millions of people have the same issues?
@@jamesbizs That doesn't change the fact that Don found it to be a strange feeling, does it? Everyone gets deja vu from time to time but that doesn't make the sensation any less strange.
YES!
Absolutely! This video has shocked. I'm not the only person with this crazy problem and there is something I can do about it!! Yay ❤️
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This explains why I even have difficulty motivating myself to do things I enjoy. It feels like it takes so much energy to start something that it’s not worth the effort.
Having ADHD is unfortunate for many reasons, not least of which is the blow to your self-esteem for not being productive and accomplishing things. We really do internalize that we’re just lazy and/or a loser.
Yes. I have found the most effective way is to have a kind of personal assistant that can help you organize and plan. Unfortunately that obviously require a whole person dedicating time for you, and therefore can be difficult to get access to. But it is so so helpful, if you can somehow manage to get such a "personal assistant". It can't be anyone though, the person has must be skilled and empathetic and never come across as berating you or shaming you for not doing enough.
Sounds like a person you would need to pay to get the results you are looking for.
@@ridetheapex Yes. But in my country if you have a diagnosis you can get it as a right and it will be paid for by the authorities. But yes, these need to pay their bills too and there is only so much voluntary work they can do in a day.
My procrastination has legit made me fail out of uni. It even affects my ability to do/ learn even simple things that other people seem to have no trouble with -- like learning how to cook, learning how to drive, ask for a raise at work, riding the bus/ going into university, handing in assignments, buying presents/ etc. for people, and even making myself food/ coffee. I've also been meaning to get a disability allowance that would give me $60 a week but have been procrastinating getting this for literally five years. I know the extra $60 would help me with buying medication and other things, but the whole process seems so long, difficult, and requires a lot of signatures from people.
I used to really struggle with this, but have gotten slightly better! The Pomodoro technique has legit been a lifesaver for me! I put on a 20 or 10 minute timer for studying, cleaning, and even showering! I also write lists and have check boxes that I cross off, which has really helped me visualize/ know what I need to do and the steps to do it. My brain normally talks me out of things a lot of the time, but the 'it'll only be 20 mins' mindset is often so good at combatting my usual procrastinatory thoughts.
Love your channel by the way!
Hon, you can do this. I know you can. Start with one step...maybe getting med money help. I want you to succeed. You deserve it! Love Grandma.
i feel like the word 'unmotivated' doesnt even come close to how it actually feels. i always relate the feeling as being similar to depression - you have no energy, care or willingness to do anything. everything and any task feels like such a heavy burden that once you do complete it, it feels more like a relief than an achievement
I'm a professional wedding videographer and I'm just like that with video editing. I'm struggling to get it started to a point I have stomach ache. It gets better as I see progress in that particular job but it's always a struggle. It helped a lot bringing my gf to just be sitting besides me.
Great comment, not sure if I have depression or adhd
Neither do I. It would be nice to be diagnosed to know what you're dealing with but I believe we should just find ways to cope with it ourselves.
I have BOTH.
No purpose
"Physically painful". It's affirming to know that there are people that understand that this is a real thing.
This is the most apt description of me doing anything that does not really strongly intrest me.
Such a weird sensation too. I want to concentrate on something but it can sometimes actually hurt.
I have ADHD and this exact description hit me hard.
Everytime I try and explain this to people why im not motivated they just wont believe it.
@@Angerfisters I have it to. Can be physically impossible to like... Fold my laundry or whatever. Might as well be trying to impale myself on a pike considering the mental and physical resistance i experience. Can procrastinate basic stuff for weeks. Thankfully i can handle it for work and more important stuff.
yep
Can we also talk about how negative reinforcement is actually really harmful to productivity? I feel like this is especially true for someone like me with ADHD. It has made school and work a nightmare because I do not care about consequences outright, but if I get reprimanded for my ADHD behaviors it makes me even less interested in the work.
Talk to an ADHD therapist
@@PearsAreOkayTHOSE EXIST?!
@@kawaiicat3079learn about CBT. There’s a lot of therapists trained in aiding clients with ADHD.
@@kawaiicat3079 sure, most therapists create some sort of online profile (a personal website or registry, e.g.) and they may detail their particular interests or skill set in helping patients with ADHD. Also, I'm sure if you spoke with some therapists, you can ask them if they can refer you to someone that does specialize or would be a good fit for you or an ADHD type, in general, if you don't seem to be having any luck with that. You can also ask your primary care physician for their suggestions on any particular types of therapists. I don't think it's a bad thing to ask around, but I hope this was helpful.
@@PearsAreOkay 👍 thanks
Thank you for this. I'm a 46 year old woman recently diagnosed after being misdiagnosed for years. I was told that ADHD looks different in women compared to symptoms in men. I used to thrive on writing college papers the night before they were due and still get As. However, at this age it's exhausting and part of my brain understands that it's not sustainable, or smart to continue procrastinating. I've taught myself to make lists, I drive a stick shift to keep me focused while driving, and I use self-talk to aggressively remind myself to finish a task before starting another. I start most projects early but don't enjoy it, at all. My doctor suggested mild medication but after all these years not knowing why I'd become the master of procrastinating, I'd rather be given skills that I can practice that add to strategies I already use. I appreciate the advice and will try your suggestions.
It sounds like you’ve already acquired many physical tricks to get you going, so why not help yourself further with a little more (medication)? The difference can be stunning!
Medicine and cognitive behavior therapy.
Have you tried exercise?
Good for you, hon. Keep going. Love, Grandma!
"The need for urgency is why you work better under pressure." - As a university student with ADD, this one sentence just summarizes my cumulative experience with term papers. I have never finished one without having a nervous breakdown at some point because the deadline was only a few days off and I hadn't really started writing yet. Then I would just crank out the entire paper in two or three days and still make some corrections at the day of turning it in, race to the university to deliver it, and wonder why I had to stress myself so much instead of starting just a couple of days earlier. It's honestly just frustrating because it happened this way every single time.
This is how I went through most things in school. I wish I could just start earlier but I never do.
Do you have any way that helps you? I have very similar experiences where I have an essay or an assignment that I am given copious amounts out time to complete, but I only every start it until a couple days before it is due. It's honestly really annoying and since I haven't been diagnosed yet (even though I know I have ADHD) I can't take medicine. So any info would be helpful, thanks.
Same, except when I tried to start early I noticed I spent a lot more time on assignments, and realized that I needed the sense of urgency to override my need to be a perfectionist. After I realized that I just accepted that this is the best way for me to work and stopped being stressed out about it. 🤷♀ For example, I'm guessing that you still managed to make your deadlines, sometimes at the very last second. So instead of stressing about it, why not start feeling confident that you are capable of working in this way?
I had the same experience. I can't believe I went 4 years doing this same thing. I'm also learning that procrastinating doesn't go away once you go full-time either. Lots of work ahead of us.
After realizing this, I purposefully procrastinated b/c I did better work faster fighting a looming deadline.
My parents view all of these symptoms as being "lazy" and regularly used that term to describe my unmotivated behavior. Knowing that this can be related to my ADHD is helpful, but I still feel like it's because I'm "lazy". Thank you for making this video, I will be able to use it to work through these feelings of inadequacy.
I now how that hurts. Best regards.
Yup. That was me growing up and still sometimes an issue with my spouse. ADHD is sorely misunderstood.
Definitely watch these videos then when it feels like that to help you reinforce this
Unfocused and lazy... Even though those words were always used to describe me as a child by my parents, teachers and other adults, no one suspected ADD or any neurological diversity... I internalized this so much, even if I know why this happens, I beat myself up for being lazy and making mistakes due to being unfocused... Hope therapy can help me
So sorry to hear OMG 😢😢😢
I started crying, thank you for explaining this and being so caring. It’s so hard to be taken seriously, and to see someone describe me to a T, with such compassion, makes me feel like things will get better
Made me cry too!!
Is so frustrating when are asked what is wrong and then no one takes you serious and are labeled as a hypochondriac that's just wanting attention😢
They will get better, hon. Believe in yourself...I believe in You!!! Love Grandma! ❤
@@elizabethsather3197Forget them Elizabeth. I believe in you! You got this honey. Keep going. Love Grandma. ❤
That’s wild. My whole life I never understood why I would recoil from any offer to hang out with friends, even though logically I know that 99% of the time I have an absolute blast.
I remember being a little kid and CRYING to my mom that I didn’t want to go to Disneyland. Thankfully she knew me well enough to drag me there anyway and I end up having a fantastic time.
This happens EVERY time. And it was a mystery why I never seemed to “learn” that I enjoy doing things that are fun 😅
Even now, I’ll be invited to go out and I’ll force myself to agree because even though I dread it now, once I’m there I absolutely love it.
It’s so tiring for me to deal with. I can’t imagine how hair-pullingly annoying it is for someone else to deal with me doing that.
The worse thing is when you are "independent" person, you finish school and university and then you get to pick career. And then there isn't mom to drag you into things and that sucks.
What kills me as an ADHD sufferer is the *inconsistency* of attention.
I can have laser-like focus and the very next day find the very same thing that I was almost obsessively engaged with is tortuously boring.
At work it has always been a massively limiting problem that no matter the treatment or strategy, there seems to be no way around.
Yeah same, I used to be on medication but stopped taking them a few years ago cause I found my own ways of coping with the issues. My advice to help you focus better and be in control of your ADHD is to stimulate your brain by listening to music which I find helps me quite a lot, doing something you like or meditating. Hopefully this helps you and good luck
This is so ME! 😩
@@hoodnationproductions
Thanks for the advice!
Although I do take medication, those are precisely the strategies I use. To clarify, whilst ADHD has been massively limiting in my career, I have managed to find what works. It isn't brain surgery or rocket science but it pays well and the self-respect I've gained from being a stable employee is genuinely life-changing.
That's not to say it's easy, but it's a lot easier.
Same, if I am "in the zone" I can chug along for hours. But if I'm not in that zone, it's nearly impossible to get there.
When I was a kid, I would get a magazine in the mail (remember those lol) and read it cover to cover in one sitting, and that includes the dumb stuff like people writing letters to the editor to complain lol.
But surely if I can focus like that I should be able to do the same for anything else, right? Just "put your mind to it." Yeah, no gtfo
“Almost physically painful” to break the inertia. HOLY CRAP! Yes! I’ve never been able to find the right words to describe that feeling; but that’s it. Thank you!
It's so true! I'm sitting here going, "I need to get working on dishes," and yet I'm just...sitting here. I don't want to work because it doesn't reward me as much as it does others. It takes a spoon just to get started (if you don't know what I mean, look up spoon theory).
Depression is so so similar in that way too.
“Almost physically painful”. Exactly!
It’s always been physically painful for me to get out of bed, so I don’t know if that’s adhd but it sounds similar. I’m also usually very unmotivated for work and chores.
@@FlorentChardevel I suggest you get it checked out with the doctor. My schizophrenia also affects my motivation to do things.
This all came on like a ton of bricks... I am a college graduate 4.0 GPA & NEVER HAD ONE ABSENCE OR TARDY. FULLY MOTIVATED. TODAY I CAN'T EVEN WAKE UP TO TAKE CARE OF MYSELF
If you’ve always been motivated until recently, that might be depression. Not ADHD. Check with a professional to confirm. Good luck to you!
That definitely sounds like depression or maybe a thyroid issue or other hormone imbalance. I highly recommend getting some bloodwork done.
Yep, depression and/or menopause... that was the worst for me!
I suspect air warfare. Brain poisoning by cloud seeding. Don’t laugh. If some eugenicists wished to down grade human beings to sheep-like followers and willing sacrifices, why not de-motivate them chemically from the sky. Impossible? Pharmaceuticals supposedly assist in reversing some ADHD symptoms. Why not deliberate indiscriminate air-born inhalents?
@@cristineb8702hi! Experiencing something similar. Can you explain more on the thyroid thing please 🙏
I have never had someone NAIL what I go through this precisely. It is borderline creepy, because you describe exactly what I go through everyday. Down to focusing on things better in coffee shops than in my quiet room - people are especially confused when I tell them this because they can't imagine being able to focus in a busy environment. Thank you so much for this video.
I believe at least for adult adhd, chronic lack of motivation and procrastination is one of the most significant symptoms.
I’d agree with this, as I’ve gotten older my adhd has become much, much more disruptive in my day to day life
Completely agree. I’m 41 and the procrastination and lack of motivation is at an all time high.
@@brookekivi I never knew what ADHD was & when I finally looked it up I realize that with me in a nutshell ..
@@maritje4225 yea it hit me when the stress of responsibility peaked with kids, money, etc. I've always been very and constantly demotivated, but it wasn't such a big deal until middle age, especially when comparing to how far I've come compared to my peers, which relatively isn't far at all. I feel like I'm stuck in living my 20s.
@@brookekivi I'm 38 and inattentive subtype, it was never obvious to me I had adhd until recently. My aging brain and mid life crisis has not been a good combo. Been on meds now for a month and they have barely budged my motivation, I think there is a lot more to it than dopamine.
Sometimes that lack of motivation can feel like an invisible wall only stopping you while everyone else passes right through it.
Great video! Thanks Doc!
Ooof! The accuracy in this comment gave me chills. Feels like I’m constantly trying to fight through an invisible barrier that no one else around me has to deal with
So well said
And sometimes, do you have like a week or so where you kind of feel like everyone else, but very quickly return to normal? I'm trying to figure out why that happens so I can repeat it without any use of medication. It's like a week of clarity but it just falls apart as fast as it came.
@@chrdestr I'm doing the same right now. I'm experimenting with meditation, self hypnosis and journalling so I can read the journal entries of the times it happens to try and figure out what was going on/what I was thinking etc...
@@hanamccarthy710 Yep. I'm convinced it's possible to regulate a pattern and help make those periods more frequent. I'm obviously not a doctor, but that's just how I see it.
As someone with ADHD, these videos are the perfect distraction 😅
I always get told if I wasn't diagnosed with ADHD as a kid then you can't be diagnosed as an adult.
Yet this all fits me and I feel so lost from it.
I am so affected by ADHD I zoned out at least 10 times trying to make it through this video. After a rewatch, great insights
I got zoned out into comments 😂😂😂
Yes.
i was distracted and my brain turned off listening
i kept playing and pausing to look into the comments💀
thought i was the only one
It's particularly galling because people see what we can do when we're hyperfocused, but what they don't realize is that is *not* a sustainable or particularly controllable state AT ALL. And then they get disappointed when you fail because they expected you to perform the same way with no support 100% of the time.
Is there any way to bring hyper focus back? Working from home at a low stress company with weak deadlines has me blaming myself as lazy for not getting anything done
This hurts so much. When I'm emersed in something I care about, like a special interest, I can get massive amounts of work done and learn new skills quickly. But if the motivation isn't there I'm less than useless and can't do anything without step-by-step instructions and constant companionship/encouragement.
Any sort of non-physcially obvious disorder tends to invite skepticism, if not downright dismissal.
You articulated my life perfectly
@chewiirull dude I relate to this soo much...I'm feeling the same..I don't know what to do now
Mushroom was good to me
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I've known since I was 19 that I am autistic, but it's only recently that I've come to see that I have some symptoms of ADHD too. I get bored so quickly, don't complete very much, am not at all risk averse, leave everything until the last moment, have no concept of quantity (time, size, distance, etc) and an ambiguous relationship with motivation. The techniques Dr Marks outlined sound like they might be very helpful.
Everyone, too, is always surprised at how I never seem to get a "kick" out of anything I do e.g. being a published author, higher education qualifications, etc. I think now I might be starting to understand a lot of things (I'm 62).
Wow... When she talked about how it can almost be physically painful to get started on tasks, I actually started getting teary eyed...
My lack of motivation is easily what I hate most about myself and what I'd give just about anything to change.
I've honestly never considered that it might be related to my ADHD but everything she said made almost TOO much sense to me lol
I know there's no "quick fix" to this kind of issue, but I'm definitely thinking some of her suggestions will be a good place to start 🤞
You should definitely see about getting assessed for ADHD then, and also may add well for autism since they're so commonly comorbid :)
I've felt sick to the stomach imagining doing a tedious task. Or something that I think will take a long time.
I’ve never considered it either but lately I’ve realized a few things about me are beginning to align and I think it’s time to get accessed.
I felt the same way & went to get tested. Answered SO many questions I had! I would, also, be close to tears knowing I had to do something I felt would be tedious & time consuming. I would never do it, or if I HAD to do it, would wait until the absolute last minute & stress myself out...and for what? I just could not do it. This has been pure hell until I was diagnosed & am learning ways to deal with this.
Great video!
Those tips really do work. It's a tough deal, this ADHD thing, please don't be hard on yourself. You have no shortcomings & you'll never be a failure. If you're older like I am, one can see the comic side of trying to function while not knowing why you struggle to.
The most annoying part of ADHD for me is the lack of focus, I love science, history, economics, etc. but if it isn’t a topic of it that I am absolutely fascinated with than I will inevitably end up doing something else the entire time, but then the next day spend ten hours straight reading
scary accurate description of me. lol if it doesn't interest me im not in it at all
This is so true
That's so me! When I found out my favourite animals are parrots I've literally learned all species within 2 days! Meanwhile I can't focus on an 8 minute RUclips video about how to do that one annoying household task better 🤣
Damn, i guess we're all the same
Very similar besides the reading. I cannot read for long periods of time without my mind wandering to other things
I should be doing my math course work right now but I found this video instead. Thank you for validating my struggle because despite getting back on Adderall, my motivation is still something that needs some help.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Does anyone know any good source to get them? I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels, would love to give shrooms a try.
Yes, dr.sporesss
Dr.sporesss is the best, he's been my go to for anything psychedelics.
Is he on insta?
Yes he is. dr.sporesss
My classes being online KILLLED me. The “body doubling” brought out a “damn, I gotta beat out and be better than every person in this room.” Being alone in it is really hard. But I LOVE the timer idea, cause now I have to be better than the timer. Thank you for this video.
That's how i get motivated at work
I have to body double to stay motivated
I don't know. I want to try the timer technique, but I feel like the 5 minute break will make me panic. What to do in those 5 minutes? I'll focus on waiting for the timer to go off to start working again... It sounds stressful :(
@@lukastemberger yeah, I feel this way too. I think it's just not going to work for everyone. If I'm "taking a break" I'm going to start working on something I'm interested in, which will put me into hyperfocus and get my dopamine circuits working, so having to break away from that after 5 minutes and go back to something boring will be painful.
As an alternative, I either take longer breaks (although that's only efficient if you can work for longer periods in between) or sometimes I will multitask between multiple chores and one fun thing which comes in short bursts - so for example I'll have a game running which has short 'rounds' of some kind with a clear break in between, then I'll set up one or two boring tasks I need to get done, and give myself the challenge of switching back and forth: complete one small step in task 1, one small step in task 2, then play a round of the game. Rinse and repeat until tasks are done. Put some kind of bigger reward at the end of finishing both tasks.
I'm sure that won't work for everyone, but I find it helpful to have the novelty of changing tasks, the challenge of managing multiple streams of information, and the reward of regular game breaks kind of 'simulates' the dopamine reward which a neurotypical person might get for completing stages of their chore. Rather than setting timers for work and breaks (which I find stressful) it cuts the work into micro pieces, and the breaks only lasts as long as one round in game, which is a useful limitation. The game also gives me some continuous structure to rely on outside the overwhelming ennui of chores. Rather than "I need to keep working till my next scheduled break" it becomes "let's see how fast I can get this boring task done so I can play the next part of my game."
@@shockofthenew I do exactly this, crazy, I thought I made up a plan that I only I had 😅
““Why can’t I just do this?” And it feels physically painful to break through the inertia”
OMG, I feel so seen right now…..
It’s some sort of painful desperation… feels like I’m about to implode somehow. And then the gates of self loathe breaks up and a torrent of self depreciation thoughts floods my mind.
Thanks for the content!
I know this feeling too well. I hope learning more about ADHD can help ease up the self-loathing. It really isn't your fault. Better to know what it is and look for ways to work with it than blame yourself and spend energy hating and punishing yourself. Easier said than done sometimes, but knowledge is power!
THIS, this comment, I felt it. It sometimes feels like I'm under some kind of spell I just can't break.
So true it hurts
Literally same. It sucks so much
Speaking my mind right here
Finally! A video that goes beyond defining the issue and actually includes helpful suggestions!
I was enjoying listening to you and then at the end when you said here’s what I talked about to day, and you spoke as if you were speaking to me directly, reiterating every focal point you touched base on, like a quick review to refresh and remind me, in my 36 years- (31 yrs of taking meds) your to the point, matter of fact, no bs, and tone of voice made me feel more seen and understood than ANY of the bazillion doctors I have seen in my lifetime. Thank you.
I said the same thing because at towards the end of the video I literally forgot everything that was said as I have trouble retaining information. I really appreciated her reiterating everything she said in a nutshell at the end.
Wow. I've never heard anyone else say "it's physically painful to break through the inertia to do it" and I feel so understood right now. This is how it is. I thought I was just imagining it, or making a big deal out of nothing. It's at its worst when I have to start an essay and I don't know how/where to start. I need a plan, but that's precisely the problem.
Edit: I can see in the reactions that some of you feel heard and validated and I'm glad my reaction could help with that :) What also helped me is getting into Meyers Brigs personality type theory. It is based on Carl Jung's theory. It is not an alternative to DSM psychology, but to me it is a very helpful supplement for understanding myself and others better - outside of DSM-terms, which describe what is "wrong" with a person. If it's not for you, it's not for you, but it might help some of you like it did me. (Just one caveat: don't get obsessive about which personality type you are. Ultimately, that doesn't matter; it's all about understanding different cognitive functions.)
Right?! This is so validating. I always told people that I’m at my best when I’m under stress and pressure. This is why I always thrive doing essays the day before. But it has burned me a few times. I try to start earlier but it feels almost impossible. Getting started has always been the most difficult thing for me. It’s just crazy how on point everything in this video is.
I relate to this comment so much. First i also felt like i was imagning when i Had an assignment to do and just trid to concentrate but just felt physically in my body that I can't.
And also a lot of times i give up on doing somthing just becuse i dont know how to start and had no motivation...
For example I have driving licence but I didn't drive for A few years and need to do some lessons to start driving again.I don't know how to start looking for a teacher in my area and put it on hold for like 2 years at list by now 😔.
When she mentioned that feeling, I started crying. No one's ever explained that physical pain until now, and I've always felt that deep in my core, and just feeling completely immobilized. But I'd get even more frustrated because I wouldn't understand what the hell I was even experiencing because I didn't know this was a thing that's actually common with people with ADHD..... this video was beyond validating.
i remember crying because i couldnt finish my essay unless it was it was right before the deadline.
Same. I think people assume it's hyperbole when I say it's physically painful to force myself to do something, but I mean it literally
Growing up, I was called "lazy" and "selfish" constantly, even after I was diagnosed with ADHD (and then not medicated) in 7th grade. My mom could never understand even with the doctor spelling it out for her. Had I been properly treated from the get-go, I truly feel my future would have been brighter and more stable.
Same here. I was diagnosed at 9 (4th grade) and till this day my mom still calls me lazy.
I was recently diagnosed at 22. One of my teachers in highschool was only diagnosed at 40. The feeling of "what if" isn't going to change... Hope you're doing better now though
32 here... While I too could have a brighter future, I can say with confidence that thinking on "what if" is only good for fanfic material (lol), so cheer up, and face the storm (that is approaching...) of life, you're going to get through one way or the other and be stronger each time
@@Jyxero I agree. I was finally properly medicated at 34 and I finally feel I have some control over my life.
@@bluedingo1186 Well... I didn't meant through medication, but what matters is that you feel empowered, and that feeling after a so long slumber is unforgettable; and that is another reason to never put the gloves off
The low motivation state for myself (not diagnosed but definitely ADHD) also comes with a healthy dose of anxiety! Good times. Education like this is super helpful though. Understanding why I often feel this way makes it way easier to have compassion for myself!
ADHD It's a rollercoaster. I have to say that the attention deficit part is not an issue for me compared with having discipline (it's easier for me someday to convince myself that I have the control to decide that I do want to do anything lol); Sensory processing disorder (loud noises, repetitive sounds, white noise, dogs barking, you name it. Preferring isolation but at the same time feeling super talkative. NOVELTY IS THE WORSE! Having different life business plans or diets every 2 or 3 months like if it is the best idea you ever have... the hyper focus OCD cleaning and reorganization sessions at my house and days later having a filthy place. can you relate? lol
I suffered adhd, anxiety and mental disorder for over 24 years. It's just amazing how psilocybin mushrooms treatment actually saved my life. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
Can you help me with the reliable source A. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I hate that psilocybin gets grouped with drugs like cocaine and heroin. Mushrooms are a remedy, not a vice! I went on a microdose treatment for a couple of months and within the first week, every sight of a cigarette got me questioning why I was doing all that to myself. It really works.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
After years of people and myself trying to "figure me out", this Doctor just specifically nailed every point of my struggles in 8 minutes. Im almost in tears.
Meeee toooo!!! I actually broke down in tears. I never went to a doctor but instead was just conditioned as a child to think my lack of motivation and procrastination was lazy and that my difficulty to focus was just me choosing not to pay attention. But just as you said, this dr just nailed almost every single thing I’ve been struggling with and feeling terrible about. I feel seen/heard and I’ve never even met her. 🥲
Yep. 😢
thats funny Mr. R.....the SAME THING here bro, i started watching this it made me get teary eyed realize that ....THERE IS AN ANSWER AND IM NOT MESSED UP!!!! ;)
amen Mr. R....glad to see your comment, God is Good bro,
I so can relate to this!
Big hugs to you. I can relate.
When I became an adult, I learned that these little quirks I had were attributed to my ADHD. I was diagnosed at 5 and have never taken medication. There was this idea in my family that it just went away as I grew up. But having gone through extensive therapy, I have learned that many of these problems I have, come as a symptom of ADHD, MDD, and anxiety. And when I try to point this out to the people around me, basically my family, I get hit with dismissive, apathetic, or just straight-up rude comments. And it fucking hurts. Like I finally understand 'what's wrong with me,' and I try to defend myself using legit diagnoses I have, but they'd rather believe that im just loud, impulsive, lazy, and inconsiderate. I am just so tired of being dismissed and told that my feelings/experiences aren't what they are. "You dont have ADHD anymore; you're just lazy." "You dont have depression; you take showers." "You dont need medication; you're fine stop being dramatic." "You dont have social anxiety. You were so outgoing as a kid." "You dont have.....you're just......" I dream of a day when people stop telling me what im experiencing and feeling and just say, "wow, Sierra, I didn't know you were experiencing that." I dont even need them to offer love or support. I just want validation. I want to be heard.
I didn’t find out I had ADD/ADHD until I was in my early 40’s. I struggle too with some people close to me understanding these are real issues I struggle with EVERY day and that I do try strategies…. I still struggle though. I had always thought there was just something wrong with me. I rarely take meds. When I do, they do help. I tray to save them for difficult days at work.
Having your issues trivialized and poo-poo'd is so frustrating. I think it makes it so much worse.
@@nurselunaaudio3758 I think another possibility is they (the family/parents) might not want to accept that they did not do everything they could have to make Sierra’s life easier.
If they accept that there was something actually “wrong” with Sierra/there was an actual medical condition from childhood, and they didn’t do anything to help support her, that makes them bad or neglectful parents/family. If she is “just lazy” instead, they can maintain the feeling that they’re morally good people and Sierra’s failures or suffering isn’t their fault/a result of their neglectful behavior.
I gave up on "validation" a long time ago... Determined I'd embrace myself "the asshole" and congratulate the parents for raising an asshole like me...
I got lucky enough... Somehow I managed my way through Navy bootcamp and a 4 year enlistment. I can negotiate life and I've stayed out of trouble... I can find money when I need it.
My hat's off to my brother, who got a couple degrees in college... Chemical Engineering for one... so the guy knows how to focus and follow through, while I... well... I'd rather be riding my motorcycle than just about anything else... At least, I CAN still ride it like I stole the damn thing and get 60+ miles to the gallon, go anywhere and do about anything I want to do.
The gig economy makes it a little easier in some ways to get work when I need to... take care of ME the rest of the time. AND well... if they can't accept me for who and what I am... let them f*** themselves, because I ain't even going to give them that satisfaction. ;o)
@@nurselunaaudio3758 my dad has adhd and fibromyalger and ain't that the truth! The amount of times he's been dismissed and belittled even on the brink of death in the hospital because he self medicated in the past and now "he's only after drugs" "he's only trying to get something" "he's a compulsive liar" so he just doesn't speak up when things are wrong. I suspect I might have autism and adhd and I'm very lucky to have a parent like him who actually understands.
I just want to say thank you so much for this video and the way you present this information. This was the first video I've seen about ADHD since my very recent diagnosis that clearly described the pathways in the brain that are impacted, the impacts of those differences in those with ADHD (like myself), and ways to address it outside of just stimulant medication (which is already helping). I am so grateful and appreciative for your work and making this information accessible.
THANK YOU, Dr. Marks. So thoughtfully and eloquently explained. I've been struggling with this all my life and it's nice to hear it laid out so well.
"You can have something that needs to get done and it can feel physically painful to break through the inertia to do it. And it may not be all that much you need to do, but if your head isn't in it those 5 steps can feel like a thousand." ALL! OF! THIS!!
Omgggg when she said “physically painful” that’s daily. Can’t drag myself to do basic things anymore. I can daydream about it all day and then yell at myself “Get up!” but it doesn’t work :(
And I always get the people “well try these exercises and it will help…” UMMM HELLO! If I could follow exercises, I WOULDN’T HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MOTIVATION! I literally wait until 1 hour before a meeting to start working on a prototype or else it isn’t getting done. Honestly feel like giving up 😞 lost so many contracts because I couldn’t drag myself to fill out a proposal.
@@brivvy Resonating with you my dude, resonating! 😁
@@brivvy I feel you bro, I've been stuck in the same position at work for a decade because I just can't get motivated to apply elsewhere or do proper training. Hell, I have issues just cooking my groceries half the time.
@@brivvy I feel this so much. My only 'advice' (and take it with a pinch of salt because I'm not exactly winning at life right now) is:
a) Find something you're really passionate about and set a long-term goal of moving your career into that field. Doesn't mean there will never be boring things to do in that career, but having a powerful personal motivation at the centre of your work can help.
b) Focus on your own happiness and mental health first. I find my ADHD symptoms are much easier to manage when I'm already in the best possible headspace and my life is filled with as many things that make me happy as possible. I find the more happiness and joy I have in my personal life, the more that naturally gives me a bit more 'cushioning' when dealing with difficult tasks. Of course this is easier said than done. The struggle of surviving with ADHD often pushes us into a bad place in life where we feel hopeless and drowning in stress, and that's not to mention the addition of other mental health problems and neurodivergence issues (I'm struggling with PTSD and Autism)... So, I don't have any easy fixes there. I can just recommend a mix of therapy, meditation, doing fun things, reaching out to friends, doing whatever makes you feel good and isn't destructive. Hopefully the better you feel in your personal life, the easier it will be to manage the stress of ADHD.
This explained a lot. Because I lose focus, get bored etc, I pursue new things to stimulate me endlessly. This is why I’m not called lazy, I’m ALWAYS doing something. But I have a hard time finishing anything. I have soooo many hobbies but can’t stick with one long enough to master it. I suffer at work by waiting last minute because I have no motivation to get it done. I always do though. Thanks for proving I have issues. Lol. It really does help to know.
YUP
same. I'm constantly doing something, but i can't seem to start work till the last minute and then spend all night finishing it, ruining my sleep cycle for the week, adding stress, disrupting my workout and daily routines. I always get my work done eventually and the quality is good ( I animate for a living), held down a job for years, but at the expense of my health, social life and other hobbies.
Even when I start working, 70% of the time I get distracted by a random RUclips video rabbit holes about archaeology or politics or history or internet drama. I have so much useless info in my head.
I think after years of thinking I was neurotypical, I need to get my ass to a psychiatrist and fix my shit. I've literally always worked like this since I was a child but never thought it's unhealthy till I graduated college at 22, when I actually needed to maintain my own schedule and meet deadlines to pay the bills. I'm someone who now at 24 still pulls all nighters like I was 18 and my body slowly is showing it can't take that abuse anymore.
I have adhd also but it’s the getting started that is the hardest part to completing tasks… then when I get into it, it gets done. However, with long term things such as projects or listening to music, it starts to feel dull after a while of consistently keeping up with it.
Im just like that and I'm looking forward to search for help! I ALWAYS leave things for the last minute because it gives me that rush and then my brain simply works! When I have enough time to do it, I don't do it cause I don't feel motivated! I have lots of trouble here where I work at and my boss is talking to me all the time about me not getting to work on time.. my coworkers have told me a lot that my problem is the cell phone, that I use it too much, and I know there's right. I have done my work better when I leave my phone aside (I can't see notifications). Like... I had so many trouble in my life regarding not beih on time and procrastinating that I just can't write all here or else I would write the bible haha But everyone knows me as the person who's an airhead, who's clumsy... Whenever I do something wrong, people (my family, friends, coworkers) say "Ohh that's just Ingrid being Ingrid" but not in a positive way. I'm crung right now cause I don't like being like that. I feel dumb, I feel useless, and I do lot of stuff to prove everyone around me that I'm smart, that I'm proactive, that I like to make things then best as I can, like a way to prove everyone that I'm not a failure.. and I feel lots of times I am a failure... I just know that I need to do something and search for an answer so then I can prove everyone that It's not my fault, it's just that I'm dofferent and that I don't do those things because I want to, it just happens... I'm tired.. I know I'm smart and intelligent, everyone compliments me for being smar, but I just don't want to be just smart, I want to start and finish things. I want to graduate in college, I want to show everyone that I can do it! I'm 28 and I'm still not graduated and that makes me feel ashamed of myself cause I know I'm intelligent and I can do WAY MORE! I learn things by myself, I learned english by myself, I learned how to swim by myself, I learned to walk on a bike by myself, I'm creative, I'm communicative, I express myself well, but now I'm an adult, I need a good job, I need to complete tasks, I need to get to work on time or else my boss will fire me, I need money, you know??? I want my own house, I want my own family, I don't want to be a failure. I just need to sort some things out. I ask God always to help me fo what I got to do and don't waste more time. I just want to succeed in whatever I do. I know I have a lot to offer but most of the time I just don't know how to get there.. I mean, I KNOW, I just can't follow the whole process... I'm crying a lot typing this right now. It's good to vent out. Thanks. I hope all of you can achieve your dreams and be happy with who you are! ❤
That's me exactly !
I'm really happy I found this doctor on social media again. She really breaks down things in an easy to understand diagnosis. I watched her video on "Avoidance Personality Disorder", that is me in a nutshell. This is also something I struggle with, and have my whole life. She just makes it so much easier to understand, why I do what I do, and why I allow things that I know I shouldn't..
Dr. Tracey Marks, I cannot THANK YOU enough for starting this RUclips Channel and posting videos about adult adhd! I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS that can be utilized, like timing how long to complete tasks using a timer in order to improve time mgt. skills! Never occurred to me to do this! I've been trying to find a CHADD adult support group in my area to no avail which makes me doubly grateful for your RUclips channel! I hope you never cancel your RUclips channel because I think it has helped myself and many others that have limited resources! I was diagnosed w/the combo adhd late in life. I'M REALLY GRATEFUL that your channel is helping me to understand myself!
This made me want to cry… I’ve been called lazy, and I know I’m NOT motivated to do much, unless it’s urgent or dire. I’m always doing the bare minimum in life, preferring to day dream.
I’m financially comfortable and always have been….. I don’t struggle but my mental state drives people crazy, then I feel guilty that I can’t make myself care or super achieve. I’ve never considered brain chemistry. I know I have SOOOO much I could accomplish or tasks I need to get done, but I can’t figure out how to be motivated until shits gonna hit the fan. It’s the only way I know.
Haven't watched the video with sound yet but I have adhd and bipolar me and you are lazy but ima be crazy enough to get off my ass never stop
Try amphetamines. They are great for getting things done. They are used best when not taking them everyday or at night.
@@420champion4 I do! Adderal is a miracle drug.
Until adderall doesn’t help as much
@@tmichelle8794 right. And then I go off it, and sleep for 14 hours a day , double up on coffee. Morph into my couch. Then after a couple of months, I take an adderal and the magical roller coaster of my brain chemistry starts again.
In more than 30 years of life, I was never able to sit and study for exams until the last possible moment, losing sleep for the night and causing myself a lot of stress, both physical and mental. Interestingly enough, the results are usually good.
I really wish I could just be able to find actual motivation and skip the stress and anxiety of knowing that I'm delaying something inevitable.
I also never managed to study for tests or tasks i had to redo my year twice because i had adhd.
It's really hard for me to sleep, I usually sleep around 3am.
What if you embrace your process? Would the anxiety dissolve until it's nearly time?
@@ZentaBon it was costly but I’ve learnt to understand and embrace it. I’ve failed a few university careers on the way.
The thing is that sometimes the stakes are way too high and it’s just not worth it. And as much as I trust myself and the process, risking my job or my studies due to an unmanageable lack of motivation tends to be stressful.
@@ZentaBon there's really nothing you want to embrace about starting to format your bachelors thesis at 4 in the morning the day before you hand it in and never having proof read it in any serious way. I got a good grade but this stress is just not worth anything in any way.
Same. I studied computer science in college and I almost always waited until the night before a project was due to start working on it, usually requiring me to work through the night. I still got straight A's. Except for one course that I dropped out of because I couldn't get the program to work at all and it wouldn't have been worth the trouble trying to recover from that (I later retook the course and got an A).
Thank you for doing a simple and brief outline at the end of the video, personally it helps me retain the concepts a lot better.
And a lot of people will overexplain as if they think that you weren't paying attention the first time
In my youth, and at least through to my mid-thirties, all of these characteristics described me precisely. I can relate perfectly with every single "you may feel/do [x, y, z]" mentioned. I would not work, *could* not work until the last minute, often the late hours of the evening or early hours of the morning before a deadline. I would force myself to sit at my desk for hours, force myself not to indulge distractions, but it was to no avail. I did not need a distraction to be distracted: the brain simply could not focus on the task at hand. I would be left staring into space, sometimes in tears at my own impotence. Or otherwise every task in the house would be done to perfection before I could sit down to begin what was pressing. Urgency certainly helped, but there were times that I simply could not begin. I have memories of turning up to deliver six hours of classes, having not planned a minute of it, and having to ad lib the entire day. It in fact happened so often I became rather good at it, but it always came with extreme anxiety and insomnia. It was absolutely crippling.
The reason I mention this here is that I could no longer be described as having ADHD, when once I would have been its poster boy. After thirty years of a crippling lack of motivation, I began to work my way out of it. Unfortunately, I do not understand precisely how, other than to say that I was focused on self-care: sleep, exercise, happiness, reward. What is too often missing from these discussions is the possibility that there is not just a chance of management, but a chance of a solution. We know that the brain is plastic; we know it can change drastically, both positively and negatively. Genetics play a large role in everything, but there is no evidence that they are deterministic. I believe that environment and trauma are primarily responsible for ADHD, and I dearly hope that future research will explores cause and solutions, rather than just management.
🔥🔥🔥 Thank you so much for this video. People URGENTLY need awareness on ADHD so they can know that it’s not their fault ❤️ This world is built to make people like us feel ashamed of ourselves, and it’s not okay. Gotta stick to our passions and prove them wrong.
You’re welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful
You got that right! ADHD can be a great tool when you're working on your passions! Also love your vids Ell.
Exactly!!! I still struggle with this.
True
if i knew i had ADHD before going to university my life wouldve been much better
I thought the "physically painful" part was just my excuse until my ADHD coach said it was a common feeling by those diagnosed with adhd . You just gave me confirmation that is what I actually feel... just what I described.
havent been diagnosed yet almost all of the symptoms suit me. Especially the physically painful part
@@dziugast7454 diagnosis is a good thing to try for. Combination Treatment if meds are indicated Along WITH coaching or some kind of therapy seems to be key for many
@@DJ-rl2rc Thanks for advice
My wife and I stumbled across Dr. Marks' videos a few days ago and we can't get enough. She puts the cookie jar on the lower shelf so that ordinary people can understand complex topics. So knowledgeable and so helpful! Thanks you Dr. Marks!
Fantastic channel. I don't have ADHD but found this really helpful advice for dealing with the procrastination that seems to have crept up on me the last few years. And the review of what was taught at the end of the video was a great aid to remembering the advice. Many thanks.
Talking about being “lazy” is what I think people think of me all the time because I do struggle with lack of motivation. I always do things that I think will make other people happy, which ends up not lasting long because it isn’t what I really think is the best for me. I relate to the novelty and impulsitivity 100% because I will get these “amazing” ideas in my head research (hyper fixate) end up spending money on whatever it is and then within a week forget about it/have that lack of motivation to continue. It ends up being a cycle of “well I better not do this because I know I am just gonna fail” and then I think of myself as lazy, lose confidence, lose trust from others and then kind of fall into a depressed state…until the next “amazing” idea comes through. I feel like I learn something new about ADHD everyday, that makes so much sense and I wish others could understand the struggles we go through. Because we do try really hard on certain things but it ends up not being enough for those we are trying to impress or get that gratification from. I have relationship issues because I am not “motivated enough” I don’t “think about the future enough” but that’s because if I don’t put my energy into what I am doing in the present then it only gets worse. Last thing, I ask for patience but I don’t know how much patience is allowed. I need to do things on my own time, but then I don’t feel like I am going fast enough, or I am where I’m supposed to be. Wanted to share because if others are going through the same thing you are not alone, and also just getting out of my system is helpful. Thanks.
That is the story of my life right there. I could not have summed it up better. Thanks for the post; it's nice to know it's not just me. Best of luck to you!
Story of my life also, wish you all the best and hope we all get through this
I look around my room; an acoustic guitar that I want to get better at...eventually.
A Coax + RJ45 faceplate for ethernet runs I was going to do until I found the pathway was blocked in the wall and I'd have to find a new solution.
A multi-media keyboard for the home theater PC build that I'll finish once I run that ethernet, maybe.
An under-desk pedal exerciser with 1 week of use.
Boxes of stuff that I moved from my old house and haven't had any real reason to put it away.
A replacement dryer vent cover that I should really install, but the temporary grate I put last week is still holding.
A mailbox shield (people that get snowplows flying by at 60mph will understand) that I bought before the first snow, still in the box.
and countless other items that I really want to finish up... some day.
You just described me precisely
Thank you for posting that bro I feel you on that one are motivation is like a sugar rush we get all excited and hella motivated to do something than we crash it’s like a failed experiment but it’s deeper than that people like us have powerful minds start out the wound that’s why you come up with amazing ideas because are minds where are gifts but these oppressors do shit too us when we get out the wound because they know who we are and where not just there body we are electrical spiritual powerful being with the gift of creation in mind and we come to the planet too bring flavor to this dry ass planet because people do the same shit but we don’t we always do something different because are minds have connections to higher realms and dimension so wee can pull the from up to down here on this planet it gets real deep that’s why the doctor give every baby shots so us highly advanced spiritual beings won’t change this demonic mental slavery world we live in because think about if you where not diagnose with that you all would be like a scientist creating crazy shit people never seen before this shit is deep asf subscribe to my RUclips Channel I’m gonna make a RUclips videos on the real deep reason why you where diagnose
Peace in love to all the adhd warriors in this bitch cuz we really special you just don’t know cuz nobody told you and you don’t know who you are you get gaslighted and basically bullied for not being like everybody else or doing things like everybody else you gotta look at it like you basically had to be handicapped and hold weights on you like Lee from Naruto because as soon as you take them off you would and will fuck shit uppppp and it would be unfair to those around you because your that advanced 😂 stop playing with yourself cuz you really like that you got real super powers enough to destroy the system 😂🤣🛸✨💪🏾
I could cry watching this. The struggle itself in addition to the shame is REAL. I knew these were parts of ADHD but there's some extra level of reassurance that comes from being able to describe the way the process *should* work in medical terms rather than just struggling to explain what isn't working in regular/feeling terms. I guess it feels more credible especially if you're already feeling like ppl don't believe you or think it's a normal "slump" or case of the blues that every gets now and then. Thank you!
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Same sis!!! Like this is what’s wrong with me!
Same here, I struggle with all those things but I never got diagnosed for ADHD. But after watching this video I'm almost 100% sure now. It's truly crippling
You need to meet a professional first.
My son is 11 the sweetest ever but I really feel like this is his problem he'd rather pick at his skin instead of school workout I've been in fear of putting him on meds he haven't been diagnosed but I really need to squeeze him a visit with a therapist 😔
Ma'am, you are a gift that has been giving to me and members of my family for a number of years now. It can't thank you enough and may you be blessed and every way and every part of your life!
I wish more youtube content was presented this way. So matter of fact and genuine advice. Thanks for making this video.
One of the best videos I've seen that explains inattentive ADHD. Thank you. Saving this and sending it to people in my life who don't understand how my brain functions
Thank you! So glad to connects the dots for you and anyone else who needs to understand. Thanks for sharing it
Yeah I've done this as well but I haven't had a professional diagnosis for adhd yet but I do relate to a lot of the symptoms like concentration and attention
@@DrTraceyMarks i have adhd and this explains everything thank you
I really appreciate your content
This one hits home with me
It's great to have some practical tips to work through it
@@DrTraceyMarks likewise, this is really helpful. sending it to my parents.
I remember back at Uni, I left my studies till the very last minute and ended up studying the entire year's work in the last 3 days doing virtually all nighters and sleeping inside the university library. In the end I managed to pass. The failure rate of that course was 50%, meaning only half of students pass. Imagine what I could have achieved if I studied everyday 😂
That's awesome and congratulations. I wouldn't have been able to do that without having a nervous breakdown. We all have much more stamina at that age though. Luckily my degree was all coursework and no exams.
U da man fr 😂
I’m impressed man, I also had this happen my first year but I failed one class. But I also was pulling all nighters basically learning everything from the past semester in one week. Don’t recommend this to anyway either, it completely exhausts you physically mentally and emotionally.
I easily passed my first year without work. I thought I could get away with the same in the second year but failed. Instead of going back a year I carried on although being told I’d need 70% I’m third year for a pass. I didn’t work most of third year but went nocturnal for the last three weeks and revised at night and managed 80% …. From complete laziness to hyper focus based on a serious deadline
Maybe you wouldn’t because you truly couldn’t? I went back to college at 35, swore I wouldn’t repeat my childhood pattern of waiting till the night before then working feverishly, usually not sleeping.
I did. I reaaaaly tried to do everything ahead of time.
Problem was - just like when I was a kid - I still got excellent grades.
Fast fwd to grad school - repeat above story.
I got out of undergrad with a 3.85 (4.0 in my major) and survived and graduated masters level.
Repeat again for 2 clinical licenses.
Do I recommend this method? Not at all. Is it maladaptive? Definitely.
But for me, it worked. I stopped panicking and accepted it.
Don’t NOT try to change, but don’t tell yourself you can just do what “would have worked.”
Good luck!
(PS I’m 56 and just started Vivance. CBT did nothing for me. I’m already drowning in sticky notes and lists 😂)
This is my favorite way to receive factual information. I love the way you explained things very very much. Thanks a lot. I loved everything about this video.
I Just want to say Well Done. You really know your audience! You simplified the facts but still explained. You kept it short and you reiterated the main take away. You didn't give to many options to try. Just a few. YOU GET US! YOU REALLY GET US! I am a 50 year old who has been dealing with this my whole life. I am THRILLED to see someone really get it! THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you so much!!!
I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and I suffered with procrastination all my life. I've been called "lazy", I've been yelled at, and accused of not caring.
No one has ever explained procrastination so perfectly to me.
This video answers my questions about why I procrastinate .
I have felt isolated and oppressed because I didn't know "Why".
I am so grateful for this video.
I was never diagnosed but I know I have ADHD and I understand everything you have experienced.
I fit into the same category. I wasn’t diagnosed until i was in my early 40s.
@Michelle Mc cumbersome, I totally understand what your saying i in the same situation but wasn't diagnosed intill I was in my late 40's . Does it feel like nobody understands you when speaking to them too ? Is time a difficult thing for you as well ? Its non existential in my world now. I can be anywhere on time to save6 life . Just wanting to understand my situation better by talking to someone else with my same issues if possible . Thanks best of luck to you on your journey too
BTW 🍀🍀🌿🌹⚘🤞🏼👊🏼
How do you go about getting the diagnosis? Will that only validate what I believe I already know or will a diagnosis help me further?
@@colleeneaster1221 I too would love to know the answer to this question
I sooo related to her using the words "physically painful" to describe the thought of having to get something done.
I'm so tired of my family looking at me like I'm lazy and saying, "It's not THAT hard!" It hurts when you really need them to support you and understand but they just look at you like a loser.
I wish they could switch brains with me for a day, maybe then they'd believe..
I feel you, RF. Nevertheless, we’ve gotta get shit done. Work on it. Whether our family/friends/employers don’t get it doesn’t help us, ultimately. We’ve gotta get started sooner than the “last minute.” We can. I can. I do (not always; but I’m getting better at it). You can. Do it. One task at a time. Hang in there!
@@jeffpashley i mean it does make an immense difference when neurotypicals, family and employers, put the effort in to understand your disability instead of diminishing or punishing (+firing) you for it……..
@kona while a greater understanding of anything is preferable to less, people cannot depend on others having the time, ability, or inclination to understand the specifics of every issue that affects humanity. We focus on issues that are important to us, but no one has the ability to comprehend it all, which is why it is important to embrace the changes you can make to deal with the challenges of ADHD. It is a struggle, but it is worth it. I say this after living five decades with undiagnosed ADHD and obtaining two graduate degrees. You can do it!
I think a lot of it is depression and anxiety. I am seeing a therapist and am on 3 different psychiatric meds but so far I can't seem to climb my way out of it.
Update 6/13/22 : My Dr. started me on Abilify a few weeks ago. It's been like night and day, and it started working within days. I have more energy, I'm getting more things done, my attitude is more positive.. the sunny weather may have something to do with it too.
@@rf5963 Unfortunately, I think being ADHD in a world built for neurotypicals is the perfect recipe for depression and anxiety. I hope we can both figure it out, sincerely. You're not alone in the world, no matter how much it feels like it sometimes.
I think these videos are great. Just clearly talking about examples of certain behaviors can really lead to personal growth. This channel seems valuable.
One of the best videos I've ever seen about ADHD. Thank you
My twin sister and I spent most of our youth "body doubling" and thought it was just a twin thing. However, we've both been diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive type) and I now realize we were coping with our symptoms without realizing it lol
Dang, wish I had a sibling to “body double” with. That would have helped.
@@nolangeorge921 I have a sibling but she works in her bed(we have loft beds) and doesn't pay attention to me at all so I don't get a lot done. I should be getting dressed for school but instead I'm watching this video and writing this comment. The irony here is incredible.
@@gamerchan6214 this motivated me to get changed for school. This is the first time body doubling has actually worked for me and it's over the RUclips comment section. Sounds about right lol.
@@--CHARLIE-- dang, glad I could help then lol.
-I've been in the school bathroom for over an-
-hour. I told myself I'd work today-
It's exhausting to constantly overcome the mental blocks for tasks when there is no motivation. The funny thing about ADHD motivation and laziness is that you can be completely fine doing something "the hard way," because setting up "the easy way" involves steps that for some reason are overwhelming, no matter how simple. It's very frustrating to always be told you're doing something the wrong way, because you know that if you stop doing it that way, it just won't get done.
Damn.. that sounds too familiar.
I thought I was the only one that experiences this
As someone who is currently demotivated on writing a paper due to the insane restrictive step-plan my mentor is imposing on me, I have been screaming internally for about a month and am starting to loathe even contacting them.
Can relate
I still request to be paid by a check that I physically take to the bank to deposit or cash. I cannot just set up direct deposit because I enjoy doing it the long and physical way.
Dr. Tracey Marks is saving lives and saving minds.
Her diction and explanation and the way that she discusses even technical details is so natural and so flowing and so informative. Thank you.
Thank you for breaking it down. You always have great videos. I appreciate your time and your willingness to help.
Blessings 🙏
I haven’t heard the term “body doubling” in this respect before, but I now realize that it works for me. I’ve noticed over the years, even before I was diagnosed with ADHD, that I’m much more productive when my husband is motivated to get stuff done. But when his mental health has him playing computer games all day, it’s especially difficult for me to resist the siren call of my favorite games, too.
Ahhhh feeling called out
It's the same for me and my BF.
Oh wow ty for speaking on this I relate so much.
Might explain why I was able to work so hard one summer with my mom to get rid of old stuff and clean up the house, kinda. Unfortunately she's usually just as unmotivated as me...
So you guys ever hear of Elden Ring?
I feel the same way! It's hard to houseclean if no one else is. I'll have to check out the body doubling. I listen to podcasts when doing dishes. It helps. I listen to Clutter Fairy (Gayle Goddard) or A Slob Comes Clean (Dana K. White). I've never been diagnosed, but my son has been. As time goes on, I find more and more reasons to think I have it.
Diagnosed at 36. Spent my whole life being told by my mother that I was lazy, immature, unreliable and irresponsible. Now I'm trying to reconcile out my Inner Critic so that I can learn to not tear myself down for the slightest thing I don't succeed immediately at. Hang in there guys, we're all gonna get there eventually xx
now everything makes sense. I wish theres doctor that can diagonse adhd in my country.i afraid such thing are rare and they probably just gonna ridicule me
Same here! Don't give up!
Just because you can put a name to it doesnt mean its suddenly okay. We're still lazy lol Calling it ADHD doesnt mean all the sudden youre not lazy
I’ve never been diagnosed but I know I have it . Due to my symptoms and how I react to certain medications
@@vipersnake94 It's not about being 'lazy' though, lazy has intent. Unfortunately, ADHD can be the sheer inability to move to the place to do the thing you need to do. Hubby and 9 both have the type of ADHD where they do. Not. STOP. I get exhausted just trying to keep up with them both! I, on the other hand, can hyperfocus like nobody's business, and finished a 6-12 month long course in 3 weeks. During that time I would have to set alarms to remind me eat lunch and cook dinner. I have a permanent alarm on my phone to remind me to stop what I'm doing and go pick the kids up from school or I will forget what time it is and be late.
I'll sit there, with whatever I'm focusing on at the time and my brain will say 'hey, I need to go and do x', then 15 minutes later I'll realise I'm still doing the hyperfocus thing. Zero intent to not do the thing I need to, yet my body will not follow my brain's instructions. As I said, hubby has the other thing and may have 87 projects on the go but he gets up at 4am, goes to work, comes home, potters around with a bunch of stuff, I interrupt him to come and eat dinner, then he'll go back out and mess around some more with whatever it is that catches his eye until he finally crashes out from sheer exhaustion at whatever time it is. I've taken to carb-loading him at dinner time, because with a full belly he'll pretty much hit the wall after dinner and sleep sooner, which means more rest, because he'll do exactly the same thing the next day, ad infinitum.
She's awesome. Her other videos are great too. I've always struggled with ADD (in the 90s when I was diagnosed it was just ADD) .I'm great at my job, but I can't get a real career because studying and other things feel impossible, and I know I try. I will get it together, but I'm getting old. No details, no excuses, but when you have this and combine it with other certain unfortunate circumstances, life can really be a drag.
So I was diagnosed ADHD as a child and again as an adult but I never really bothered to really understand what it is, until recently. I knew the stereotypes and that was it. But listening to these videos and researching online is so liberating. All these things that I have struggled with and disliked or blamed myself are all symptoms of ADHD. I never could understand why I had such a hard time with time management or why I couldn’t remember simple directions but could read an entire book and tell you everything that happened. I wish I had researched this long before now.
The irony is that some people with ADHD watching this, don't have the attention span to watch the whole video :D.
Besides that, the she is very informative and has made me watch more of her vids.
😅 I was just thinking the exact same thing. I got to about 3 minutes in till I started reading the comments 🤯
yes, that was me
I have Learned if u speed up the video it’s easier to not get bored. 😑
it took me 2 weeks to watch this video and now i only did so by using the 2x speed.
Nightcore doctor is really instructive
I actually sped up the playback speed because I thought 8 mins would be too long
39-year-old woman here... Lifelong procrastinator since I can remember. Thank you for making me feel a little more validated and understanding why. ❤️
Thank you very much for this video. Ive spent so many years feeling so alone and a total failure ive always wondered wha was wrong with me and why . This explanation of adhd has finally made me feel understand.
Thank you so much for saving lives by creating this content
Oh my goodness, the moment she mentioned that it can feel physically difficult to do something, and how someone with ADHD might say to themselves "Why can't I just do this?" I freaked out! I'm happy to know about this, and that it's not just me... Thank you so much!
Yep, I’m the same way. I sometimes have strong desire to do something, like work out. Even though I’ve worked out before and enjoy it, I can’t physically get myself to do it. Unless, I have someone join me. They don’t even have to work out, they can literally just stand there and I’ll work out for hours. It’s crazy! This happens to me on lots of things.
Same! I always tell myself "It isn't that hard, it'll be done on less than an hour, I'm capable of doing this just fine, why can't I just do it?" It's so frustrating to want to do something but your brain makes it feel like it's impossible. Some cute gloves that I was so excited to make are still unfinished because even though I want to finish them, I can't motivate myself to do it
I’ve literally been struggling to spring clean. I have crap everywhere and maybe get 15 mins of work in before I’m exhausted. Body doubling works for me. I invited a friend over and because I was so ashamed of my apartment I ran around like a mad person cleaning. I got more done in 20 min than I did in 3 days on my own
SAME
Ahhh I naturally body double… on the phone With anyone I’ll clean like crazy, or if someone is here I’ll keep busy ashamed of my lazy clutter
I’m this exact way!!!!
The body doubling comment was very enlightening and true.
As loving homeschooling multitasking Dad, then divorce with children gone... really put me into sad, lonely, state of suspended animation for years.Then ptsd cause of all the court ,rumors, gossip, job sabbatoge by racist co-workers,or when doing good towards others.. jealous people create Kaos
I can’t thank you enough for this video. Now everything makes so much more sense. And I’m going to have my neurologist look at my upcoming brain scan for this.
Thank you Dr, you are so appreciated
THIS video...pretty much nailed it for me. 100% recognition 💚 Thank You
Something I notice not many people mention is ADHDers like myself end up HATING a task after completing it because we don't feel productive, we feel tired, and exhausted and drained. Mentally and physically.
Growing up I was placed in advanced classes early on as I was deemed "twice exceptional". The better I did the more work was thrown at me with less guidance every time. How dare I ask for help when I'm supposed to know everything!? I was left to figure shit out on my own. I was awarded the Superintendents Award many years back to back, an award only given to the top two students in the district. It didn't feel rewarding and I wasn't "praised" beyond that. To a kid, those awards simply meant more work was coming at me in the future.
All this without any medication.
Fast forward to my senior year in highschool and I had ended up in classes with 5 other top students. Those 5 students were my classmates and we were isolated from the rest of the school.
I burned out hard. My brain just gave up on me.
My grades dropped, self esteem dropped, mental health plummeted, became depressed, had no real friends. Potential universities dropped me just like that. All that work and I amounted to NOTHING because my brain decided it HATED school...five yards from the finish line.
My parents still bring up my shortcomings but they were always hard on me. What really hurt the most was running into my second grade teacher, 20 years later, that first discovered my "gifted" mind and he asked me what grand things I had done. The disappointment in his eyes pierced my soul.
I am now, illiterate, depressed, have a speech impediment and an uneducated moron, who barely scraped a GPA worthy of a diploma, to work a 9-5 for minimum wage.
MY POINT IS....If you have a gifted ADHD kid, HELP THEM.
As much as you can... because even if they seem extremely capable, a little guidance and support and love and understanding makes their potential _limitless_
AMEN TO THAT!!!
You are not illiterate. Please don't use these condemning labels.... Although it is a story that involves difficulty, you wrote very well.
Please do not give up. It has helped me to get to know Christ through the Bible. Try reading the Gospel of John.
I’m learning why money and positive rewards don’t motivate me. It sucks- because I’m not only not motivated to get ahead just to make money (because I see how exploitative it is to me or others if I get ahead, and I hate it) but also learning to accept praise and also demand to be paid fairly for what I produce. I’m like trying to teach myself to be happy with the reward- because that wasn’t motivating to me at all! But also depression is a huge factor. Oh, and basic needs not being met, because this is the USA.
I can completely relate. Sometimes I wish I were motivated by external things. It would make my life so much easier.
I just realized I have a problem accepting the "reward", maybe I feel I don't deserve it or it's just not gonna be enough to make me feel satisfied anyways so I don't have the motivation. But when I do procrastinate and tell my self I have plenty of time or I won't be late, I have to tell myself, "no we went through this last time, and you were late, same actions same results, do something different" and that usually helps once I see it from that perspective.
@@DVToxico 💯
The only way money motivates me is I feel closer to retiring early as my accounts grow. I'm so burned out from work that nothing is enjoyable. I don't buy toys. And I don't care what people think so I don't buy things to impress them. I only feel rewarded when I get something done and I think I did it well. I'm working at the wrong company. They seem to want everything done half assed full blast.
Honestly people at social gatherings that only talk about 'stuff' and 'money' and their 'job' bore me to tears. I'd much rather have an interesting conversation with someone who sees the big picture in life, and doesn't see materialism as the backbone of their happiness. And I agree about the US -- it's a death machine that greases its gears in human blood and powers itself on 100% liquefied refrigerated fear.
Wow! I swear by the Pomodoro technique. It really does seem to be one of the few ways I can get myself to focus for a little bit on a project. Great video!
Thank you for this video and all the explanations, and suggestions! I'm so pleased all the information was in one place, so I can get the bigger picture as I always like. It feels like someone actually cares to make a difference.
THIS IS SO HELPFUL. As a licensed therapist, dealing with lack of motivation (particularly with ADHD present) is like circling a drain. You want to shake them and say “just do it!”, but they simply cannot sometimes. Love the way you broke this down, and I love forever learning more about mental health.
Thank you for being open to learning about ADHD. When I was in grade school, in the 60s, it was treated as a discipline problem. My siblings and I already lived with a violent father, and a cold and critical mother. Being made to sit in the hall, being beaten at home, and being sent to the principal’s office only made it worse. I remember him towering over me, yelling, “What is wrong with your mind?”, on one occasion.
So the answer, I guess, is no, we can’t, no matter what is done to us. Thank you for trying to understand.
@@bethmoore7722 and knowing that there’s nothing inherently “wrong” with your mind just because you function differently. “Normal” is an ever-changing, subjective word. Know that though you shouldn’t have ever had to go through what you went through, it helped shape you into a person who wants to understand and improve. That speaks to your character, which is what’s most important in life. Be patient and kind with yourself, because little Beth needed that.
@@Josh-xn2uu I can even tell just from your comment you’ve got a kind heart,god bless
@Dr C he mentioned he was in his comment 😏
That’s how it feels for us too haha
Wow! You just explained in eight minutes what has been plaguing my life for nearly sixty years. Thank you! I've spent my entire life filled with shame for how I am unable to start, focus on, or finish, projects. (Unless I am deeply interested in them... LOL)
Yep
Yes, me too.
I'm right there with you. I'm 61 and I never put 2 n 2 together. Right now I'm taking a 5 min break from my 30 minute housework timer (no music cuz then id stop and sing). So simple yet so effective.
Dr. Tracey Marks you are a blessing. Finally, a video that makes perfect sense and truly captures the problem and gives a beautiful breakdown with solutions. The gems 💎 in this video are going to help many people. Thank you so much for making this video. 💜
WOW I FEEL SO UNDERSTOOD. I've always worked this way. Timers do help, and body doubling helps tremendously. Great tips!
“I have trouble… *doing* things” is how I used to put it. I now can verbalize it better (starting is usually the most difficult part, I also get distracted and lose track of time). I got diagnosed and started taking Vivanse 3 days ago, along with a bunch of techniques similar to what is mentioned here. It feels good to be validated, though. Thank you!
I also appreciate the short recap at the end. Very considerate
Starting is the hardest part sometimes for me too
How’s that medication working for you? I’m both bipolar and have adhd, I’m on lamictal already, which is a mood stabilizer. I want to try medication for adhd but I’m kinda scared to.. idk 😭 is it true that you feel like a zombie all the time?
That’s great!! I’m happy for you. I speak to doctors here in Long Island NY and they are not doing anything about it!! Is sad 😞 and I have private insurance 😔
@@Mimi-jg4xy i have been using Strattera for at least a decade, and it really depends on which medication you take. I tried Concerta for a year and it was the worst: too nauseous to eat, exhausted because I couldn't eat, and I would crash after my classes in high school everyday. I was able to focus, but I constantly felt like vomiting. Terrible feeling! So I switched to Strattera, which isn't a stimulant, and it's so much better! I don't think I focus as well as I could on Concerta, but the tradeoff is a no-brainer.
Just remember above all else to be patient with yourself because finding the right medication is a process. Give yourself a year or two to troubleshoot, kind of deal. I know it's likely daunting yo hear this, but by going slow and steady, you can give yourself a much better chance at finding the right meds which will give you YEARS of happy living as a result. I recently graduated from law school, and credit my ability to do so with being patient with my medication. If you have any q's, let me know! I'm happy to try my best to answer and also send some solid resources I have used successfully.
@@Mimi-jg4xy You shouldn't feel like a zombie, no! That's something I was worried about when I got diagnosed and we were discussing ADHD medication, and she said that if you DO feel like that, then the reaction to the medication isn't what it should be.
Either the dose isn't right (usually too high if so), or that particular medication itself just doesn't work for you and trying another might be better. There's also a difference in long working and short working meds. Just like any medication, it's not a one size fits all deal, some people respond amazing to X while others hate its effects and Y works better for them etc.
So if you WOULD feel like a zombie on the meds, I'd suggest to talk about it with your psychiatrist so you can adjust accordingly :)
I love how this video is MADE with the intent that someone with ADHD will watch it. Like for instance, I found myself slipping away during the middle without even realizing it, and at the end she RECAPS! Love it. I have struggled with this my entire life, and I have done some of these very things without even knowing that it was what I was supposed to be doing... Really neat, thank you Dr. Tracey.
You mean like reading this comment at 2mins in lol
I read this right after I did that lmao
@@jonboymi Ugh! I only made it 4 seconds into the video!
Same!
Omg! Me too! She’s amazing! It was definitely made for ppl with ADHD!!!
Wow. This was so helpful! I'm trying to get educated on ADHD to help my daughter, and I really appreciate your straightforward explanation and tips to help!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge concisely- you’re a joy to listen too! ❤
I went to my doctor for help as I believe I’m probably on the autistic spectrum and very clearly have inattentive ADD. He told me that I shouldn’t bother seeking treatment since I’m in my late forties and I’m obviously doing well at life. He couldn’t be more wrong. I also have depression which means I have almost no motivation in life, and he doesn’t realise that everything I do is such a huge effort to force myself. I leave everything to the last minute. I even have to force myself to do things that other people enjoy, like take a vacation. I have a good job, but that’s because I can use my above average intelligence to scrape by. But procrastination gets the better of me every single task I have to do, and it’s really not easy. I can only imagine what I’d be able to achieve if I were able to actually knuckle down and focus on things. Anyway the end of January is approaching and I should be working on my tax return before the deadline. But instead I’m lying on my bed watching RUclips. Well at least this video wasn’t a waste of time unlike the previous two hours!!
Please get a different doctor, that one is ignorant.
Non-ADHD people rarely understand. Just because we look like we're coping it's often because we've learned to fake it - but unlike the saying, we never seem to make it.
Ha, I know exactly what you mean.
Haha I too keep forgetting to print my W2 so I can file my taxes. I too am in my late 40’s and have so much on my plate and I’m binge watching RUclips on days I have off of work. Im right here with you!
I don't have book smarts, but I have good common sense. Most of the time. Lol
Note for fellow ADHD people, all the tips she suggested are ones I've used (with help from my therapist to figure out how to do some of them more effectively) and they actually work! 🥰 My college grades are doing so much better now that I have these in my toolkit. I hope they help you too!
thank you so much for sharing that - it helps me on days I need help getting past the "wow! this broad is so kooky she's looking for help from RUclips" brand of negative self talk That somehow completely glossed over the fact that Dr. Marks is exceptionally qualified🖤
Thanks!
The toolkit! Yes!
Wish I knew how to try them.... I don't even know where to start. It doesn't help when I don't have anyone in real life to teach me stuff. I can never really absorb or understand the information from just listening to a RUclips video.
This is one of the best videos I've watched about ADHD. It includes the science, which I love, but there's no fluff, it's just useful information without any distracting elements.
I love your videos. As a social worker, they help me explain to clients , more easily