I had good grades growing up. When they slipped it wasn't because I wasn't smart enough but usually because I didn't do my homework. It's something that always made me stop before considering ADHD, instead I just assumed it was all part of my anxiety. But now I'm starting to think that most of the other symptoms match me perfectly and maybe that's why I find routine tasks so difficult. I will sometimes feel paralyzed, just sitting on the couch staring at my phone while my brain races through a list of all the things I should do but have not done.
God same. When I started online school (due to COVID), I literally couldn’t process anything and spent most of my time staring blankly at the emails sent to me. I just couldn’t absorb the information
This literally makes me cry. I always struggled when I was young and I told my mom that I thought something was wrong with me and she didn’t believe me. I’m 28 & was just recently diagnosed with adult ADHD. I almost feel like I’ll never get through it because I’ve struggled SOOO many years but I’m trying!
Who did you speak to that diagnosed you with it, was it your doctor? I'm asking because I've been experiencing that too, and I want to know who to talk to about this
@@flo1242 I am so sorry I didn’t see this til now. I mentioned it to my dr and he had me try adderall then referred me to a therapist to talk to them about my ADHD & there they officially diagnosed me. My dr and therapist worked together and decided adderall was a good option but I will say there are other stimulants that work, you just have to ask and see what works for you. I hope this helps.
I went to psychiatrists multiple times when I was younger, around 7-9years old because of my misbehaviour at school. Running away from teachers, not completing work in class, distracting other students etc. I don’t remember what the outcome of those visits were but my parents both constantly just tell me nothings wrong with me I just need to get over it and stop being lazy. I’m 18 now and in my final year of school and I’m struggling more than ever because I constantly lose papers, procrastinate and my mind wonders in almost every class I have every day. I haven’t been diagnosed yet but watching these videos make me cry every time,. All this time I thought I was just stupid and abnormal for a “girl” but I feel like these people describe me to a T. I’m disappointed the psychiatrists I visited at a child never diagnosed me, everything could’ve been so much better all these years. The constant struggle with completing tasks at school, the low self esteem and anxiety when teachers would ask me questions and I would have no idea what to say because my mind constantly overloads and goes blank. I’m upset. But I hope soon I can get the proper diagnosis and medication to help me focus.
Incredibley informative, thank you so much for this video. I am suspecting I may have ADHD and am noticing patterns that I have had throughout my childhood. It is becoming increasingly difficult to get work done now that I am in college and I hope to go see a psychiatrist soon.
You should have your brain map performed. You can check out my services at drtrishleigh.com. I would love to help if it feels good. Here is a link to a short course I created on how to heal ADHD. drtrishleigh.com/neurocoaching-courses/heal-adhd/
Me too! I am noticing that I’m really struggling now after having my daughter but I can think back to a lot of struggles I had when I was younger and I had bad depression and anxiety in high school. It’s just gotten so bad now
my biggest confusion while figuring out if I have this is, that I have never struggled to have good grades. The only time my grades were bad is when I was bored or it was too easy and too repetative (especially in early grades). I did have trouble sitting down to study and focus but I still managed to keep up good grades. I still have most other adhd symptoms, especiial at home but I am worried that nobody will believe me as I was good in school.
It is easy to see on your brain evaluation. It shows up visually if you have ADHD or not. It is measurable and definitive. There is no guessing. Have a brain map performed.
Traditional schools weren’t made for people like me. I absolutely struggled in school and now in my 50’s. I was only recently diagnosed. I wish it would have happened many, many years ago. Sometimes I feel like my brain is to slow, but other times (mostly when I get upset), my brain turns into rapid fire. I really hate it.
I’m 49 and finally figured out what was wrong with me when I researched adhd. I was elated it’s something I can’t describe. I scheduled a psych eval ...which cost me $1500 just to be devastated. The doctor told me since I have anxiety and depression she can’t diagnose me with adhd because they have the same symptoms. She also said because of some of “my traumas” I don’t meet the criteria of adhd. Even though I have every single symptom of adhd it’s the same symptoms of anxiety and depression so we would have to fix all that before I could be diagnose with adhd. It’s so frustrating because even though she is “the expert” she is wrong and I feel very confident about that. I feel defeated. I don’t even know what to do now because I know I have been misdiagnosed my entire life. I get caught up not even knowing of I can trust myself and if I’m right even though I know I’m right. So upsetting.
I am sorry about the runaround that you are experiencing. This is very typical. If you have a qEEG brain map performed you can see exactly which brain patterns your brain is using. There are different patterns for ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and depression. You can see the neurological patterns with your own eyes. You could look up a provider near you and of course we offer that service in my office at Leigh Brain & Spine. If you go to another provider, I offer a brain map interpretation service that I could analyze your map for you. I would get one if I were you so you can see what’s going on definitively. It will help you feel better plus it will give you a plan of action to help improve your brain performance.
@@DrTrishLeighBrainRewire Is the qEEG Brain map different than a normal EEG? If so, what are the differences? I could certainly use that, as I have had similar issues as OP. For the past 20 years I've been battling sever anxiety issues and my house is almost always a mess. I have to be of the right mindset to get something done. And once I start something I'm finally set on, I cant stop or do anything else, before jts done, or I get really upset and cant stop thinking about it. When I was exercising daily, i would get incredibly irritated if i was interrupted and had to finish my 40 mile cycling on stationary bike. (I'm thinking this is evidence of hyper focus part.) Though if I start something while not in the right mindset (which is majority of the time.) I cant figure out where to start or what to do and just say screw it about 10% of the way into it. Definitely an awful procrastinator, no matter how hard I try to stay on top of things. I cant even make phone calls for dentist or dr. Appointments, usually. Sucks. I have been diagnosed (improperly so.) With anything from bi-polar to A typical depression. (I think it was a typical.) But i really need help! I can't live like this anymore, and more poor kids deserve better, too!
Omg 😞 I’m 24 and I think I have this, I can’t stay organized my room is a mess I thought it was just depression, work projects are very hard for me. It’s really affecting me in my work I have so many tasks and I can’t stay focused. I can’t really stay focus and I’m horrible at following directions. Someone could tell me go left and I’ll be so confused and end up going right. I’ve had issues here and there like following directions was always hard for me!! I always herd about adhd but I though it was just being hyper. I get distracted so easily. I don’t know what to do and can’t really afford the fees.
My professor who has done lots of research about ADHD at the University of Washington said you don't need to do brain maps to get diagnosed. Be careful on how some people recommend it ( someone is making money off those brain scans!). Although true it will show you the differences in the brain patterns, not all people can afford that so don't feel pressured that this is the only way to show it. There isn't "only one way". I've heard of neuroplasticity and how we can strengthened synapses by introducing to our brain repetition and practice of a skill ( or lose it if not used) that may have been affected in childhood from traumas but it's the first time I am hearing about it related to ADHD. Which I can totally believe if you aren't using or practicing a skill it can weaken and if you have adhd it can be harder to use those skills. I'm curious about this and will show my professors who have studied ADHD extensively, . There are other and probably much more affordable ways to treat ADHD. So far in my current education I have learned that ADHD is not curable but treatable. I also learned that although not really curable some children may recover from the disorder and others don't. I wonder about the ethics of doctors selling their products of a "miracle cure". There should be transparency on who is sponsoring this, how much doctors are making, and there should be links to well established research. Otherwise this can be problematic and unethical.
Did anyone else notice that everything in the frame is in blue, orange and brown tones? Including her clothes..even glasses and lipstick. The art on the walls, the walls the floor..it is only that panel that runs along the floor that is white and the chair is possibly black/dark brown. Is this my possible ADHD talking??
@@DrTrishLeighBrainRewire I understand.. I too have a dominant colour scheme that I adhere to most of the time. Mine is Blue,Green,Purple,White,Grey/Silver and Black.
I have been diagnosed with ADHD recently and just realised that I have been coping with anxiety my whole life. Because we don’t treat ADHD at all in my country I never really thought about it but now that I know it actually explains everything and enabled me to understand that there was a reason behind all my struggles. Even if it can’t be treated I’m grateful it was acknowledged for me because I get to search for ways to get better at stuff, like getting organised.
I can help you. Our home Neurofeedback program is incredibly effective for reducing and eliminating ADHD. You can check it out the link below. drtrishleigh.com/adhd-brain-training/
I get it! I was diagnosed last month in april. I am not broken I am just developmentally different and need to find strategies to work with my brain. Meds were like putting on glasses. I can choose where to focus and start repairing my finances and work and just... All bridges I burned on the way
Unfortunately girls with ADHD often go unnoticed and their problems keep getting worse into adulthood. If you don't know you have ADHD, then it may be difficult to function
I am 38 and I stopped trying at about 30. Failed education, relationships, no career, home or children & noones listening. I don’t know what to do because I can’t find a psychologist who has their books open in my city. My dad had adhd. My mum won’t believe me!
Can the use of technology cover disorganisation enough it wouldn't notice? I set alarms for EVERYTHING and if somethings not in my calendar it wont happen. I cannot retain it unless I do it immediately. I don't miss anything but thats why. Also I arrive everywhere 30mins early because I have no sense of how long it takes to get places and get so stressed by the idea of upsetting people and being in a panic cause we are late I get overwhelmed really easily therefore leave WAY too much time time get places to counter act this. Would this still fall under ADHD?
@@Bluetabz_on_igg I have to agree with you on that. My anxiety and inability to focus on much of anything has made my quality of life reach an all time low. But I have found that micro dose of 🍄 makes a huge difference. Oh, also, I found out that having a higher IQ can mask some of the symptoms of ADHD as a kid. Like, doing well in school can be one's high IQ compensating for the ADD.
I had to rewind this 7 min video 4 different times because I kept getting distracted. First I was like oh that painting on the wall is really pretty and thinking about how I should paint a beach scene. Then rewinded it and was listening intently and then something you said made me think oh yeah thats me and then it created a whole string of thoughts about what you said so I ended up not hearing another chunk of what was said. This happens in conversations too and for a long time I though maybe I was just rude and not being a good listener. My son has adhd I've just never looked into what the inattentive type is... lol
Watching a video in 1.75x speed helps me to stay focused. I get easily distracted when watching videos in which someone talks in normal speed as well xD
That is not true. Science proves Neurofeedback can change the way the brain uses electrical energy and alleviate ADHD symptoms. There are many, many studies. Coping strategies help improve brain performance as you enhance the natural ability of your brain with Neurofeedback.
Wow I relate so much, I struggled a lot in learning while in school and never understood why. I also struggle with a lot of what you said, along with anxiety…I have to be honest, for a little while I questioned if I was autistic, but I didn’t match everything. Hearing this makes me realize I may just have adhd
Why isn't this kind of treatment recommended to males with ADHD? They were the most visible adhd-ers for such a long time, I'm surprised that the doctors haven't tried this on them.
@@caitgrigsby761 sorry, that just doesn't make sense to me. Because what that implies is that a) male brains are more rigid and their neural pathways are so set they can't be rewired, or learn new things, and b) female brains are more malleable, can be manipulated much more easily, and it's possible to rewire a female ND brain to become more like a NT brain.
hi Dr Trish, up until about 3 days ago I was constantly thinking I was a total chaotic mess all the time and not really understanding why, my partner came to me with a podcast about adhd in women and I have been seeing some obvious patterns, I came across this video today and literally cried you see I am a mother of 5, I'm 31 years old. please tell me that it can be fixed or how it can be fixed, do medications work because I cant live like this anymore. its hard to explain to other people how I feel at times the best thing I have heard that really resonates is " a lazy perfectionist" please help I feel so overwhelmed
Hi Nikita...I just found out I prob have ADD. I'm 58 and my therapist has referred me to a psychiatrist who works a lot with ADD and ADHD. I will probably be prescribed Adderall and anti anxiety medication (I've been on the SSRI Lexapro for almost 20 years since I was diagnosed with depression). I'm very hopeful. I just wanted to encourage you to seek out a psychologist who has experience with this and will work with you for awhile...not just throw some pills at you and wish you luck 👍
OMG "lazy perfectionist" describes me perfectly. My sister has ADHD and she also took a long time to get diagnosed. I think my mom has it and I'm starting to think I could have it too...but I hesitate because I'm not forgetful, I'm not impulsive, I can concentrate well and I don't often "space out", I'm pretty socially aware but still can be awkward and shy. But, I also procrastinate A LOT, I can start things I'm passionate about but then lose motivation (never finish anything), I've struggled with severe anxiety and depression, feeling like something's wrong with me and why can't I be a normal adult like everyone else, I can get really irritable and frustrated with sounds (loud noises, dogs barking, chewing (misophonia)), I have a hard time keeping jobs...but things like that could always be explained with anxiety, likely caused by trauma making me learn stupid shit as a kid (raised by a narcissist). I feel like it could be both, or either...it seems more "likely" that I'm a perfectionist because I learned to be scared of being judged/not good enough for my narcissist parent, I procrastinate because I'm scared of failure, also avoiding anxious feelings that certain tasks bring (calling to make a doctor's appt)...I can avoid and put things off for a very long time but just figured it was anxiety, which it very well could be, but of course people with ADHD have anxiety too. Once, I read a list of symptoms and it was so obviously clear that my sister fit the list, but I don't really fit those things...the only things that fit me are procrastination/loss of motivation, feeling "lazy", irritable/anxious/depressed, and wondering why everyone around me can function as an adult when I'm just as smart (or way smarter, honestly) but I can't -- 31 and still living with my mom because of my anxiety, depression, trauma (and maybe ADHD?) and inability to hold down a job and support myself. I've never been fired but I've quit a lot of jobs because of my anxiety or fear of confrontation, or just burnout because of the schedule, having to do things that drain me... anyway, the more I research this the more possible it seems, but I'm still not sure. Luckily I'm talking to my psychiatrist soon, and hopefully he knows enough about ADHD (and in women) to give me an idea of what's going on. I've been on meds for depression/anxiety basically my whole adult life, and so has my sister. But when my sister has all the obvious female symptoms, and when we've always suspected she was "different" (we were told it was aspergers, when that was still a thing), while I was the more "normal" one and didn't struggle with things like she did, it's hard to think that I could have what she has. I know everyone can present differently, but... I was smart in school (besides math) but I took like 5 years to finish a 2 year associates degree because I got so burned out and started failing classes. After taking a break from school for a few years, I had the interest to go back to get my bachelors and luckily had the motivation to finish in 2 years but I think I would've been close to burning out if I had to go through another semester. But I love learning and I love academic environments, actually - at least when it's not math. And then I started a job that my degree was supposed to prepare me for, but I burned out from anxiety and the pressures of a "real job" and quit (and also just didn't really like the job, but a lot of it wasn't just the job itself), and went into a deep depression that I'm just starting to climb out of, after working with my therapist and getting on new antidepressants. I can see the pattern in my life of: feeling like I'm wasting my life --> do something drastic to try to "fix" it --> burning out from anxiety from putting too much pressure on myself and falling back to square one, with yet another failure under my belt, making it even harder for me to want to ever try again. Anyway, I don't know if I'm gonna get any help posting this comment in a random hidden place on the internet, replying to someone who also doesn't know if they have ADHD lol, but I just needed somewhere to get it all out. I'm also 31 (but it was a year ago when you posted this comment) and I'm still wondering how I'm supposed to be an adult, and how can I still be struggling when I'm on medications that are supposed to help. Sure, I'm not suffering with constant anxiety anymore (at least not "bad" anxiety/panic attacks), but I've had a bad winter, a pretty dark depression, which was caused by a combination of things ("failure" of job/career, not having the structure/motivation of school anymore, selling our family business which had gotten me out of the house and helped me feel productive, so then I was sitting around doing literally nothing, not even exercising). I'm on an SNRI now instead of an SSRI, which I guess is more "hardcore," but the N (norepinephrine) is actually supposed to help with symptoms of ADHD so I wonder if that could also be helping me climb out of my depression hole a bit...but I'm still struggling with paralysis from perfectionism, fear of failure, overwhelm of all the things I need to do, rock bottom self-esteem, anxiety from not being able to make money to support myself/family...it's hard to do anything. I guess if I were to try a medication for ADHD and it worked then I would know that I have ADHD, right? Idk, just gonna watch more videos and talk to my psych about it I guess...
At 30 years old I'm certain I'm undiagnosed. I told my mom I thought I had a.d.d. or a.d.h.d as a teen, and she swore I couldn't possibly be because I had the ability to focus my attentionn on tasks that I wanted to (I used to process photos in Photoshop for hours or draw on a digital art protect for hours) but I have since learned that hyper focus is a symptom so it makes perfect since that I can't stay organized and I have almost never finished any projects ive started
Thanks Dr Leigh! So promising. However, some scientists say Neurofeedback therapy is as efficacious as a placebo. this is alarming given that Neurofeedback costs are truly prohibitive. Please please explain it and share your thoughts with us.
I’m a neurochemistry student myself, I’ve tired hard and used my neuro plasticity myself and doctors don’t take me seriously. I need medication, i don’t even care what kind, i don’t need stimulants
I’m struggling so much because of masking that it’s been catching up to me since 2015 and 2019 when i got fired from jobs, and 2020, all the reasons were my tardiness and scattered brain.
I believe I have undiagnosed ADHD. I have enough money to get evaluated and diagnosed....but thats it. Any treatment. Any medication. Any therapy, I can't afford. So what the hell do i do now? 😔 why does everything have to be so expensive?
I can help you get started without me. We could talk in a consultation and I could give you a plan that you could implement by yourself. Of course the more support you have the faster and easier it is to heal, but it definitely can be done by yourself. If you’d like to talk the link is below. drtrishleigh.com/adhd-brain-training/
@@yves6180 Have you used these methods with success? Can you say something about how affected you were and how you are doing now? How long period was needed before you noticed improvements? Otherwise, it could just be words. I'm really interested!
I’m in the UK. I would love to do this. I am a 51 year old female with life limiting ADD. I will send you a message. If you don’t work with those outside of US perhaps I need to find someone who does the same here. Thanks Jill.
I help people using digital programs and neurofeedback. But, I am not here to "sell" anything. I work with people who want help. There is a difference.
Im 34 next month and starting to wonder if I am ADHD. At school I was always easily distracted or distracted others. I love the idea of organisation but I think mine is organised mess. So I know where my mess is 😅. I lose things alllll the time. I leave things half done especially when cleaning. I put my childhood struggles to having another language and english was my second.
Not trying to be funny but I toggled between this video, some design work, bread making and laundry. I did make it to the end. lol ADHD right here folks. ;)
I can help with that. You could purchase the brain training headband from Muse with a 15% discount with the link below. It is very affordable and works! I have the Muse-2 and you can add the Biofeedback+ feature to listen to podcasts with brain feedback. You will enjoy it and it will help. You can add coaching with me if you are inspired. ;) Information on both is below. drtrishleigh.com/neurofeedback-coaching-program/
Same! It still is. My problem is procrastination, organization, time-managing. I space out constantly and tend to forget tasks, yet somehow I still do well in academic settings. It's confusing.
@@erickalena I am the same way. My house seems to be in a constant state of chaos, yet my grades have always been exceptional and I've always found school to be fairly easy... for the most part. I'm guessing you enjoyed/enjoy learning though, or at least enjoyed school, with it sounding as if it came pretty easily and naturally for you. I'm curious if most people who did well in school, but have ADHD, may have been able to focus on school work so well, because it was something of interest to them. I know it was for me. I always wanted to be a career student and just go to college for the rest of my life. So I was just curious if school was something you enjoyed, and if you ever studied regularly or did homework. (I know I didnt, yet still Aced nearly every test.)
I'm 15 and I have trouble sitting still and find it hard to relax I get really hyper too and find it hard to concentrate at school with my work is this adhd ? Some signs of it
I’m actually very angry at every adult who ever didn’t recognize it. I was just considered a bad kid and as an adult, just a f**k up. Even though I was trying my hardest >>The Whole Time
I hate to drop a Debbie downer but Google teen pot use and %% of personality disorders. My younger brother was a aspiring auto tech. Now he's like a barnyard chicken pecking the ground. Smoked lots of weed at 15 up. Its a touchy subject.
HEllo!! I have been on stimulants since I was 16. I struggle with so much body-dyspmorphia (even though I feel I am seeing and feeling reality) eating disorder stuff, terrible self-criticism, anxieties and sucidal ideations, it kind of just encapsulates something that's just entirely unhelpful for me! I have been trying to do neurofeedback for a few months, but I am wondering: What about these neurofeedback sessions being conducted while we are medicated? Does that make a difference? I feel I have a real problem with stimulants as well and at 28 with (12) years on them? What will I do with a big gap of time trying to free myself from them as I know it'll be hell. thanks so much.
Try the Muse headband to start off. You can purchase it from Muse with a 15% discount with the link below. It is very affordable and works! I have the Muse-2 and you can add the Biofeedback+ feature to listen to podcasts with brain feedback. You will enjoy it and it will help. You can add coaching with me if you are inspired. ;) Information on both is below. drtrishleigh.com/neurofeedback-coaching-program/
Have you gotten the help that you are looking for? Get a qEEG performed. It will help you understand what’s going on in your brain. I can interpret it for you also if you would like.
I just clicked on this video, because I might have adhd. And 2 minutes in i’m distracted by the tv for the rest of the video. Are you fucking serious?! hahah
I really, really appreciate you bringing light to this, however, PUHHLEEZ find another way to explain it. Please never say *slower processing brain, "or whatever. Please rewrite future things describing to patients and the world something so far from the truth. I understand that you're not the messenger, but I need you to dig deeper because our processing speed is actually way too fast-thus making it really freaking difficult to get shit done.... At least for me. 🙏
I had good grades growing up. When they slipped it wasn't because I wasn't smart enough but usually because I didn't do my homework. It's something that always made me stop before considering ADHD, instead I just assumed it was all part of my anxiety. But now I'm starting to think that most of the other symptoms match me perfectly and maybe that's why I find routine tasks so difficult. I will sometimes feel paralyzed, just sitting on the couch staring at my phone while my brain races through a list of all the things I should do but have not done.
OMG same!
SAME
This post was like looking in a mirror
Exactly my experience. I'm 58 female. Just recently diagnosed with ADD a as my H and I started marriage therapy. Who knew?🤣
God same. When I started online school (due to COVID), I literally couldn’t process anything and spent most of my time staring blankly at the emails sent to me. I just couldn’t absorb the information
This literally makes me cry. I always struggled when I was young and I told my mom that I thought something was wrong with me and she didn’t believe me. I’m 28 & was just recently diagnosed with adult ADHD. I almost feel like I’ll never get through it because I’ve struggled SOOO many years but I’m trying!
Same girl
Who did you speak to that diagnosed you with it, was it your doctor? I'm asking because I've been experiencing that too, and I want to know who to talk to about this
@@flo1242 I am so sorry I didn’t see this til now. I mentioned it to my dr and he had me try adderall then referred me to a therapist to talk to them about my ADHD & there they officially diagnosed me. My dr and therapist worked together and decided adderall was a good option but I will say there are other stimulants that work, you just have to ask and see what works for you. I hope this helps.
@@tianajohnson2353 You're okay. Thank you for your help! 😁
Girl same, I started crying because everything she was saying is what I was experiencing growing up
I went to psychiatrists multiple times when I was younger, around 7-9years old because of my misbehaviour at school. Running away from teachers, not completing work in class, distracting other students etc. I don’t remember what the outcome of those visits were but my parents both constantly just tell me nothings wrong with me I just need to get over it and stop being lazy. I’m 18 now and in my final year of school and I’m struggling more than ever because I constantly lose papers, procrastinate and my mind wonders in almost every class I have every day. I haven’t been diagnosed yet but watching these videos make me cry every time,. All this time I thought I was just stupid and abnormal for a “girl” but I feel like these people describe me to a T. I’m disappointed the psychiatrists I visited at a child never diagnosed me, everything could’ve been so much better all these years. The constant struggle with completing tasks at school, the low self esteem and anxiety when teachers would ask me questions and I would have no idea what to say because my mind constantly overloads and goes blank. I’m upset. But I hope soon I can get the proper diagnosis and medication to help me focus.
You should give kensiology a go and print out and put on your bedroom wall all the brain exercises.
Incredibley informative, thank you so much for this video. I am suspecting I may have ADHD and am noticing patterns that I have had throughout my childhood. It is becoming increasingly difficult to get work done now that I am in college and I hope to go see a psychiatrist soon.
You should have your brain map performed. You can check out my services at drtrishleigh.com. I would love to help if it feels good.
Here is a link to a short course I created on how to heal ADHD.
drtrishleigh.com/neurocoaching-courses/heal-adhd/
Me too! I am noticing that I’m really struggling now after having my daughter but I can think back to a lot of struggles I had when I was younger and I had bad depression and anxiety in high school. It’s just gotten so bad now
I suspect I struggle ADHD Do you do anything in person at your office? An intensive? I realize I'm not that far from Chapel Hill.
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my biggest confusion while figuring out if I have this is, that I have never struggled to have good grades. The only time my grades were bad is when I was bored or it was too easy and too repetative (especially in early grades). I did have trouble sitting down to study and focus but I still managed to keep up good grades. I still have most other adhd symptoms, especiial at home but I am worried that nobody will believe me as I was good in school.
It is easy to see on your brain evaluation. It shows up visually if you have ADHD or not. It is measurable and definitive. There is no guessing. Have a brain map performed.
I'm similar in that not a lot of the symptoms don't completely apply.
@@avonleamontague2469 30-50% of people with adhd also have autism so worth the exploration as it presents differently in women as well
Traditional schools weren’t made for people like me. I absolutely struggled in school and now in my 50’s. I was only recently diagnosed. I wish it would have happened many, many years ago. Sometimes I feel like my brain is to slow, but other times (mostly when I get upset), my brain turns into rapid fire. I really hate it.
Keep having to go back because I get distracted by the comments.
Same
I’m 49 and finally figured out what was wrong with me when I researched adhd. I was elated it’s something I can’t describe. I scheduled a psych eval ...which cost me $1500 just to be devastated. The doctor told me since I have anxiety and depression she can’t diagnose me with adhd because they have the same symptoms. She also said because of some of “my traumas” I don’t meet the criteria of adhd. Even though I have every single symptom of adhd it’s the same symptoms of anxiety and depression so we would have to fix all that before I could be diagnose with adhd. It’s so frustrating because even though she is “the expert” she is wrong and I feel very confident about that. I feel defeated. I don’t even know what to do now because I know I have been misdiagnosed my entire life. I get caught up not even knowing of I can trust myself and if I’m right even though I know I’m right. So upsetting.
I am sorry about the runaround that you are experiencing. This is very typical.
If you have a qEEG brain map performed you can see exactly which brain patterns your brain is using. There are different patterns for ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and depression. You can see the neurological patterns with your own eyes.
You could look up a provider near you and of course we offer that service in my office at Leigh Brain & Spine.
If you go to another provider, I offer a brain map interpretation service that I could analyze your map for you. I would get one if I were you so you can see what’s going on definitively. It will help you feel better plus it will give you a plan of action to help improve your brain performance.
@@DrTrishLeighBrainRewire Is the qEEG Brain map different than a normal EEG? If so, what are the differences? I could certainly use that, as I have had similar issues as OP. For the past 20 years I've been battling sever anxiety issues and my house is almost always a mess. I have to be of the right mindset to get something done. And once I start something I'm finally set on, I cant stop or do anything else, before jts done, or I get really upset and cant stop thinking about it. When I was exercising daily, i would get incredibly irritated if i was interrupted and had to finish my 40 mile cycling on stationary bike. (I'm thinking this is evidence of hyper focus part.) Though if I start something while not in the right mindset (which is majority of the time.) I cant figure out where to start or what to do and just say screw it about 10% of the way into it. Definitely an awful procrastinator, no matter how hard I try to stay on top of things. I cant even make phone calls for dentist or dr. Appointments, usually. Sucks.
I have been diagnosed (improperly so.) With anything from bi-polar to A typical depression. (I think it was a typical.) But i really need help! I can't live like this anymore, and more poor kids deserve better, too!
Sounds like a crappy doctor.
Sounds like know-it-all dr set in her ways.
Omg 😞 I’m 24 and I think I have this, I can’t stay organized my room is a mess I thought it was just depression, work projects are very hard for me. It’s really affecting me in my work I have so many tasks and I can’t stay focused. I can’t really stay focus and I’m horrible at following directions. Someone could tell me go left and I’ll be so confused and end up going right. I’ve had issues here and there like following directions was always hard for me!! I always herd about adhd but I though it was just being hyper. I get distracted so easily. I don’t know what to do and can’t really afford the fees.
Same
My professor who has done lots of research about ADHD at the University of Washington said you don't need to do brain maps to get diagnosed. Be careful on how some people recommend it ( someone is making money off those brain scans!). Although true it will show you the differences in the brain patterns, not all people can afford that so don't feel pressured that this is the only way to show it. There isn't "only one way". I've heard of neuroplasticity and how we can strengthened synapses by introducing to our brain repetition and practice of a skill ( or lose it if not used) that may have been affected in childhood from traumas but it's the first time I am hearing about it related to ADHD. Which I can totally believe if you aren't using or practicing a skill it can weaken and if you have adhd it can be harder to use those skills. I'm curious about this and will show my professors who have studied ADHD extensively, . There are other and probably much more affordable ways to treat ADHD. So far in my current education I have learned that ADHD is not curable but treatable. I also learned that although not really curable some children may recover from the disorder and others don't. I wonder about the ethics of doctors selling their products of a "miracle cure". There should be transparency on who is sponsoring this, how much doctors are making, and there should be links to well established research. Otherwise this can be problematic and unethical.
Did anyone else notice that everything in the frame is in blue, orange and brown tones? Including her clothes..even glasses and lipstick. The art on the walls, the walls the floor..it is only that panel that runs along the floor that is white and the chair is possibly black/dark brown.
Is this my possible ADHD talking??
I like the aesthetic! 😉
@@DrTrishLeighBrainRewire I understand.. I too have a dominant colour scheme that I adhere to most of the time. Mine is Blue,Green,Purple,White,Grey/Silver and Black.
I have been diagnosed with ADHD recently and just realised that I have been coping with anxiety my whole life. Because we don’t treat ADHD at all in my country I never really thought about it but now that I know it actually explains everything and enabled me to understand that there was a reason behind all my struggles. Even if it can’t be treated I’m grateful it was acknowledged for me because I get to search for ways to get better at stuff, like getting organised.
I can help you. Our home Neurofeedback program is incredibly effective for reducing and eliminating ADHD.
You can check it out the link below.
drtrishleigh.com/adhd-brain-training/
I get it! I was diagnosed last month in april. I am not broken I am just developmentally different and need to find strategies to work with my brain.
Meds were like putting on glasses. I can choose where to focus and start repairing my finances and work and just... All bridges I burned on the way
me watching this while spacing out then dancing forgetting that i’m watching a video
Unfortunately girls with ADHD often go unnoticed and their problems keep getting worse into adulthood. If you don't know you have ADHD, then it may be difficult to function
Is ADHD the reason why I can't retain information unless I use the information on a very regular basis?
I wouldnt base it specifically off of that. You may just have a hard time retaining information deemed unimportant by your brain (from what it seems)
I’ve been on anxiety, OCD,Adhd and Bpd Lightztripz on In^^stagram sells💊>🍄> has helped me out with this
Same
I am 38 and I stopped trying at about 30.
Failed education, relationships, no career, home or children & noones listening.
I don’t know what to do because I can’t find a psychologist who has their books open in my city. My dad had adhd. My mum won’t believe me!
Are you interested in remote work?
I'm getting diagnosed Saturday at the age of 27!!!!
how was it?
@@ahmed-ne1cr he was very dismissive didn't give me any test !! Prescribed me sleeping medicine
@@alicefayxxo I’m so sorry! I would recommend finding another doctor :( sending you good thoughts!! You deserve better than that
@@alicefayxxo I would highly recommend yoga, it helps calm my mind and hold a focused day !
Can the use of technology cover disorganisation enough it wouldn't notice? I set alarms for EVERYTHING and if somethings not in my calendar it wont happen. I cannot retain it unless I do it immediately. I don't miss anything but thats why. Also I arrive everywhere 30mins early because I have no sense of how long it takes to get places and get so stressed by the idea of upsetting people and being in a panic cause we are late I get overwhelmed really easily therefore leave WAY too much time time get places to counter act this. Would this still fall under ADHD?
Thats meeeee
I’ve been on anxiety, OCD,Adhd and Bpd Lightztripz on In^^stagram sells💊>🍄> has helped me out with this
@@Bluetabz_on_igg I have to agree with you on that. My anxiety and inability to focus on much of anything has made my quality of life reach an all time low. But I have found that micro dose of 🍄 makes a huge difference.
Oh, also, I found out that having a higher IQ can mask some of the symptoms of ADHD as a kid. Like, doing well in school can be one's high IQ compensating for the ADD.
I completely sold out for like 5 minutes and stayed at the painting behind you
I had to rewind this 7 min video 4 different times because I kept getting distracted. First I was like oh that painting on the wall is really pretty and thinking about how I should paint a beach scene. Then rewinded it and was listening intently and then something you said made me think oh yeah thats me and then it created a whole string of thoughts about what you said so I ended up not hearing another chunk of what was said. This happens in conversations too and for a long time I though maybe I was just rude and not being a good listener. My son has adhd I've just never looked into what the inattentive type is... lol
Watching a video in 1.75x speed helps me to stay focused. I get easily distracted when watching videos in which someone talks in normal speed as well xD
It's an Inherent trait. All the fancy brain equipment in the world won't change that. Working on solid coping strategies is a much more solid bet.
That is not true. Science proves Neurofeedback can change the way the brain uses electrical energy and alleviate ADHD symptoms. There are many, many studies. Coping strategies help improve brain performance as you enhance the natural ability of your brain with Neurofeedback.
I hope you're educated sis
Wow I relate so much, I struggled a lot in learning while in school and never understood why. I also struggle with a lot of what you said, along with anxiety…I have to be honest, for a little while I questioned if I was autistic, but I didn’t match everything. Hearing this makes me realize I may just have adhd
Why isn't this kind of treatment recommended to males with ADHD? They were the most visible adhd-ers for such a long time, I'm surprised that the doctors haven't tried this on them.
I’ve been on anxiety, OCD,Adhd and Bpd Lightztripz on In^^stagram sells💊>🍄> has helped me out with this
@@Bluetabz_on_igg that has very little to do with my comment
Probably because females are different from males.
@@caitgrigsby761 sorry, that just doesn't make sense to me. Because what that implies is that a) male brains are more rigid and their neural pathways are so set they can't be rewired, or learn new things, and b) female brains are more malleable, can be manipulated much more easily, and it's possible to rewire a female ND brain to become more like a NT brain.
Is this why I'm almost narcoleptic when I have a lot happening around me?
Likely. Shut down at its finest.
Dr Trish is so beautiful 💞. I used to wear the same exact glasses she has. Her service to humanity is monumental.
hi Dr Trish,
up until about 3 days ago I was constantly thinking I was a total chaotic mess all the time and not really understanding why, my partner came to me with a podcast about adhd in women and I have been seeing some obvious patterns, I came across this video today and literally cried you see I am a mother of 5, I'm 31 years old. please tell me that it can be fixed or how it can be fixed, do medications work because I cant live like this anymore. its hard to explain to other people how I feel at times the best thing I have heard that really resonates is " a lazy perfectionist" please help I feel so overwhelmed
Hi Nikita...I just found out I prob have ADD. I'm 58 and my therapist has referred me to a psychiatrist who works a lot with ADD and ADHD. I will probably be prescribed Adderall and anti anxiety medication (I've been on the SSRI Lexapro for almost 20 years since I was diagnosed with depression). I'm very hopeful.
I just wanted to encourage you to seek out a psychologist who has experience with this and will work with you for awhile...not just throw some pills at you and wish you luck 👍
Woooow this is exactly me. The lazy perfectionist
OMG "lazy perfectionist" describes me perfectly. My sister has ADHD and she also took a long time to get diagnosed. I think my mom has it and I'm starting to think I could have it too...but I hesitate because I'm not forgetful, I'm not impulsive, I can concentrate well and I don't often "space out", I'm pretty socially aware but still can be awkward and shy. But, I also procrastinate A LOT, I can start things I'm passionate about but then lose motivation (never finish anything), I've struggled with severe anxiety and depression, feeling like something's wrong with me and why can't I be a normal adult like everyone else, I can get really irritable and frustrated with sounds (loud noises, dogs barking, chewing (misophonia)), I have a hard time keeping jobs...but things like that could always be explained with anxiety, likely caused by trauma making me learn stupid shit as a kid (raised by a narcissist). I feel like it could be both, or either...it seems more "likely" that I'm a perfectionist because I learned to be scared of being judged/not good enough for my narcissist parent, I procrastinate because I'm scared of failure, also avoiding anxious feelings that certain tasks bring (calling to make a doctor's appt)...I can avoid and put things off for a very long time but just figured it was anxiety, which it very well could be, but of course people with ADHD have anxiety too.
Once, I read a list of symptoms and it was so obviously clear that my sister fit the list, but I don't really fit those things...the only things that fit me are procrastination/loss of motivation, feeling "lazy", irritable/anxious/depressed, and wondering why everyone around me can function as an adult when I'm just as smart (or way smarter, honestly) but I can't -- 31 and still living with my mom because of my anxiety, depression, trauma (and maybe ADHD?) and inability to hold down a job and support myself. I've never been fired but I've quit a lot of jobs because of my anxiety or fear of confrontation, or just burnout because of the schedule, having to do things that drain me... anyway, the more I research this the more possible it seems, but I'm still not sure. Luckily I'm talking to my psychiatrist soon, and hopefully he knows enough about ADHD (and in women) to give me an idea of what's going on. I've been on meds for depression/anxiety basically my whole adult life, and so has my sister. But when my sister has all the obvious female symptoms, and when we've always suspected she was "different" (we were told it was aspergers, when that was still a thing), while I was the more "normal" one and didn't struggle with things like she did, it's hard to think that I could have what she has. I know everyone can present differently, but... I was smart in school (besides math) but I took like 5 years to finish a 2 year associates degree because I got so burned out and started failing classes. After taking a break from school for a few years, I had the interest to go back to get my bachelors and luckily had the motivation to finish in 2 years but I think I would've been close to burning out if I had to go through another semester. But I love learning and I love academic environments, actually - at least when it's not math. And then I started a job that my degree was supposed to prepare me for, but I burned out from anxiety and the pressures of a "real job" and quit (and also just didn't really like the job, but a lot of it wasn't just the job itself), and went into a deep depression that I'm just starting to climb out of, after working with my therapist and getting on new antidepressants. I can see the pattern in my life of: feeling like I'm wasting my life --> do something drastic to try to "fix" it --> burning out from anxiety from putting too much pressure on myself and falling back to square one, with yet another failure under my belt, making it even harder for me to want to ever try again.
Anyway, I don't know if I'm gonna get any help posting this comment in a random hidden place on the internet, replying to someone who also doesn't know if they have ADHD lol, but I just needed somewhere to get it all out. I'm also 31 (but it was a year ago when you posted this comment) and I'm still wondering how I'm supposed to be an adult, and how can I still be struggling when I'm on medications that are supposed to help. Sure, I'm not suffering with constant anxiety anymore (at least not "bad" anxiety/panic attacks), but I've had a bad winter, a pretty dark depression, which was caused by a combination of things ("failure" of job/career, not having the structure/motivation of school anymore, selling our family business which had gotten me out of the house and helped me feel productive, so then I was sitting around doing literally nothing, not even exercising). I'm on an SNRI now instead of an SSRI, which I guess is more "hardcore," but the N (norepinephrine) is actually supposed to help with symptoms of ADHD so I wonder if that could also be helping me climb out of my depression hole a bit...but I'm still struggling with paralysis from perfectionism, fear of failure, overwhelm of all the things I need to do, rock bottom self-esteem, anxiety from not being able to make money to support myself/family...it's hard to do anything. I guess if I were to try a medication for ADHD and it worked then I would know that I have ADHD, right? Idk, just gonna watch more videos and talk to my psych about it I guess...
At 30 years old I'm certain I'm undiagnosed. I told my mom I thought I had a.d.d. or a.d.h.d as a teen, and she swore I couldn't possibly be because I had the ability to focus my attentionn on tasks that I wanted to (I used to process photos in Photoshop for hours or draw on a digital art protect for hours) but I have since learned that hyper focus is a symptom so it makes perfect since that I can't stay organized and I have almost never finished any projects ive started
I have to wait 5-6 months to even see a specialist for ADHD. It's ridiculous.
I can help you get started. If you’d like to talk the link is below to schedule a consultation.
drtrishleigh.com/adhd-brain-training/
I heard nothing she said because I was too busy looking at the photo behind her and didn’t realise 7 mins had past
Thanks Dr Leigh! So promising. However, some scientists say Neurofeedback therapy is as efficacious as a placebo. this is alarming given that Neurofeedback costs are truly prohibitive. Please please explain it and share your thoughts with us.
Yup. ADHD can’t be cured. It can be treated but you can’t rewire your brain with a disorder like ADHD.
Yup. ADHD can’t be cured. It can be treated but you can’t rewire your brain with a disorder like ADHD.
I’m a neurochemistry student myself, I’ve tired hard and used my neuro plasticity myself and doctors don’t take me seriously. I need medication, i don’t even care what kind, i don’t need stimulants
What are you rewiring exactly? It wasn’t clear for me in the video
I would cry rn if I wasn’t emotionally drained
My brain doesn’t shut down I scream when I sleep.
I had to rewind because I got distracted during the signs and symptoms and didn’t hear a word 😂
I’m struggling so much because of masking that it’s been catching up to me since 2015 and 2019 when i got fired from jobs, and 2020, all the reasons were my tardiness and scattered brain.
I believe I have undiagnosed ADHD. I have enough money to get evaluated and diagnosed....but thats it. Any treatment. Any medication. Any therapy, I can't afford. So what the hell do i do now? 😔 why does everything have to be so expensive?
I can help you get started without me. We could talk in a consultation and I could give you a plan that you could implement by yourself.
Of course the more support you have the faster and easier it is to heal, but it definitely can be done by yourself.
If you’d like to talk the link is below.
drtrishleigh.com/adhd-brain-training/
Have you gotten the help you need? Reach out to me if not. I can set you on a path that you can do it by yourself.
Exercices, walking, méditation,
@@yves6180 Have you used these methods with success? Can you say something about how affected you were and how you are doing now? How long period was needed before you noticed improvements? Otherwise, it could just be words. I'm really interested!
I’m in the UK. I would love to do this. I am a 51 year old female with life limiting ADD. I will send you a message. If you don’t work with those outside of US perhaps I need to find someone who does the same here. Thanks Jill.
I like the wall colour contrast in the background 😊
Ahhh you're selling Neuro feedback that all makes sense now
I help people using digital programs and neurofeedback. But, I am not here to "sell" anything. I work with people who want help. There is a difference.
She's a helper before she's a seller, helping through selling, not just money grabbing
Im 34 next month and starting to wonder if I am ADHD. At school I was always easily distracted or distracted others. I love the idea of organisation but I think mine is organised mess. So I know where my mess is 😅. I lose things alllll the time. I leave things half done especially when cleaning. I put my childhood struggles to having another language and english was my second.
Not trying to be funny but I toggled between this video, some design work, bread making and laundry. I did make it to the end. lol ADHD right here folks. ;)
I can help with that. You could purchase the brain training headband from Muse with a 15% discount with the link below. It is very affordable and works! I have the Muse-2 and you can add the Biofeedback+ feature to listen to podcasts with brain feedback. You will enjoy it and it will help.
You can add coaching with me if you are inspired. ;)
Information on both is below.
drtrishleigh.com/neurofeedback-coaching-program/
Owner Dr. Trish your hair looks awesome here.
My learning was good! All through K-12
Me too!
Me too, my biggest problem was procrastination but once I got down to it I performed well in school.
Yea same but does that necessarily mean that u don’t have add/adhd
Same! It still is. My problem is procrastination, organization, time-managing. I space out constantly and tend to forget tasks, yet somehow I still do well in academic settings. It's confusing.
@@erickalena I am the same way. My house seems to be in a constant state of chaos, yet my grades have always been exceptional and I've always found school to be fairly easy... for the most part.
I'm guessing you enjoyed/enjoy learning though, or at least enjoyed school, with it sounding as if it came pretty easily and naturally for you. I'm curious if most people who did well in school, but have ADHD, may have been able to focus on school work so well, because it was something of interest to them. I know it was for me. I always wanted to be a career student and just go to college for the rest of my life. So I was just curious if school was something you enjoyed, and if you ever studied regularly or did homework. (I know I didnt, yet still Aced nearly every test.)
Thank you so much for this.
Wish you were in Australia. This video really helped :) thank you I’m going to see a doctor
I help people all over the world. Actually, I have a lot of people in Australia.
@@DrTrishLeighBrainRewire where can I find help in Sydney that is bulk billing
I'm 15 and I have trouble sitting still and find it hard to relax I get really hyper too and find it hard to concentrate at school with my work is this adhd ? Some signs of it
Does it count if I had to watch this video 3x because I couldn't pay attention.
Wowwwwwwwwwwww. I will overcome this. Thank you.
I’m actually very angry at every adult who ever didn’t recognize it. I was just considered a bad kid and as an adult, just a f**k up. Even though I was trying my hardest >>The Whole Time
I dont see a link
I hate to drop a Debbie downer but Google teen pot use and %% of personality disorders. My younger brother was a aspiring auto tech. Now he's like a barnyard chicken pecking the ground. Smoked lots of weed at 15 up. Its a touchy subject.
HEllo!! I have been on stimulants since I was 16. I struggle with so much body-dyspmorphia (even though I feel I am seeing and feeling reality) eating disorder stuff, terrible self-criticism, anxieties and sucidal ideations, it kind of just encapsulates something that's just entirely unhelpful for me! I have been trying to do neurofeedback for a few months, but I am wondering: What about these neurofeedback sessions being conducted while we are medicated? Does that make a difference? I feel I have a real problem with stimulants as well and at 28 with (12) years on them? What will I do with a big gap of time trying to free myself from them as I know it'll be hell. thanks so much.
Try the Muse headband to start off. You can purchase it from Muse with a 15% discount with the link below. It is very affordable and works! I have the Muse-2 and you can add the Biofeedback+ feature to listen to podcasts with brain feedback. You will enjoy it and it will help.
You can add coaching with me if you are inspired. ;)
Information on both is below.
drtrishleigh.com/neurofeedback-coaching-program/
I LOVE your glasses. It looks great with your blouse.
I just remembered now. I put bagels in the toaster 4hours ago and finally remembered😂
Hi I struggle every day I have anger out bursts melt downs... Disordganized emotion regulation stimulation don't deal with stress over whelmed
I just made a video about how to deal with anger!
Can neuropsych testing show ADHD also?
So ADHD is basically Lag or Buffering?
Haha. Great example.
Brain running too slow? No way
Slow, for sure.
Is this available in Australia?
I seriously need help
I would love to help you.
You can sign up for a consultation on my website so we can talk privately.
drtrishleigh.com/adhd-brain-training/
Have you gotten the help that you are looking for? Get a qEEG performed. It will help you understand what’s going on in your brain.
I can interpret it for you also if you would like.
@@DrTrishLeighBrainRewire No ma'am. I really need help.
Can you work with people in new zealand?
Its a nervous system disorder technically,like autism
Yes, it is a neurodevelopmental disorder.
I just clicked on this video, because I might have adhd. And 2 minutes in i’m distracted by the tv for the rest of the video. Are you fucking serious?! hahah
Sounds like you could benefit from Neurofeedback ;-)
Are you sure it's not porn instead of ADHD.
QEEG? A shall have bad grades? This sounds like a scam.
*adhder
Is it safe for a male to watch this? 👀
Of course. 🕺
But then struggled
That painting behind you is distracting. ☺️
YES YES YES YES YES YYYYES!!
I really, really appreciate you bringing light to this, however, PUHHLEEZ find another way to explain it. Please never say *slower processing brain, "or whatever. Please rewrite future things describing to patients and the world something so far from the truth. I understand that you're not the messenger, but I need you to dig deeper because our processing speed is actually way too fast-thus making it really freaking difficult to get shit done.... At least for me. 🙏
Your bra strap is showing. My brain is not slow It just does not think linear and is over active.
misleading title.
WTF