@@hunterarmstrong7868 I laugh as I flash back to all the times I said F it I’m not gonna walk all the way back out to the car when I can just buy a new one here in the store. Many times. Many many times. 🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️
Oh my goodness! This is awesome!!!😂 Majority of this describes me and my life! Now I need someone, something like research to teach me how to work with these painful struggles and overcome them, or make them a lot less bad. What can be done to improve the quality of my life!
Absolutely! ADHD comes with a lot of strengths too. Folks with ADHD can be super intuitive, deeply empathetic, and tenderhearted. They're often creative, funny, friendly, and can think outside the box in ways others might not. Plus, they're usually incredibly smart-just with their own unique way of seeing the world!
I love your enthusiasm. Seeing positives and strengths, or taking time to recognize and identify them is great. But after decades dealing with my own ADHD and connecting with others I have started to add a slight caveat. ADHD can come with some 'potential' strengths.
Mostly people who have little of the strengths and lead more difficult lives. And those strengths work maybe in a fraction of their lives when they are in the right situations, if you can attain those situations.
We can also become hyper-focused, which, for me anyways, leads to me being able to enter flow states faster and more easily than other people. Which with age has been something I've actually been able to work on until I can use it for things I'm not even all that interested in but just need to accomplish. Only works for things where I'm using my mind though, no such luck with my laundry, lol.
yeah but you better stay on our good side or you will meet the no empathy side that has no remorse since we will forget we what we will have done during our impulsiv blackout 🤣
No idea how many points anymore because I got distracted ..... so just going with yes to 98%....... so much nodding and laughing whenever I am paying attention. This is gold.
This is one of the best summaries of ADHD I've ever seen. I didn't find out I had it till I was 54, cuz I thought I was getting alzheimers, like my father. When I saw this video a couple years later, there was no doubt, it answered questions I always had about myself throughout my life, and I saw myself as others do for the first time.
Thanks for the kind words. When I'm making videos that contain humour, and I suppose mine always do, I"m always unsure if they might offend or be dismissed. So glad this helped. Stay tuned! More to come.
Thank you for posting this... I'm 54 now and looking forward to having my assessment in the next 12 months (I've already been on a waiting list for two years). I asked my doctor to refer me after becoming friends with two women with an ADHD diagnosis and eventually understanding that I must have it too. Until then, I always assumed that everything weird and messed up about me was to do with Complex PTSD (a diagnosis I got in my 20s). Accepting that I have ADHD is already helping. But I can't get away from this awful feeling that so much of my life is behind me, and it was mostly a series of failures and traumas because it was like playing a game where the rules kept changing, and I had no idea what I was doing and why I kept messing up... Do you or did you get that feeling? I honestly don't get depressed easily but I'm finding it hard to stay positive, I can't stop wishing I'd had this insight and opportunity in my 30s, or even my 40s, life would be so different now. It's a really negative and pointless mindset to be in, but I can't get out of it! (sorry for this outburst - thanks for reading it ☺)
@@1midnightfish I've had your exact feelings. I often feel I could have done so much more with my life, having high technical jobs like many of my friends. But then I realize I would never survive with deadlines and multitasking. I became a carrier for the Postal Service for 34 years, and it was the best thing that could have happened to me. It was simple, physical, and it turned me into a very social person with many stories to tell. I often feel like a failure, even though I'm living very comfortably with a 37 year marriage. I've been into music, weight lifting, Tae Kwon Do, excelled at writing computer programs. But then I acheive a high goal, and just get bored. I have only kept up weight lifting, and recently started playing music again after a 40 year absence from it. Luckily, one of my interests became saving money and budgeting it efficiently. This allowed me to pay off all debt, and retire early very comfortably. I still struggle with dates, knowing what day it is, not remembering my plans for the day. It's like I live my life without being aware of what happened the day before, and not caring much about tomorrow. I guess I live like a dog, living in the moment. Like you, I do feel blue on some days, and wonder if everything is hopeless, but it's never very prevalent, and I can snap myself out of it pretty quickly. Being fully honest, since COVID, I started likeing my alcohol a little too much, and I'm trying to get a hold of it. It's not affecting my life in any negative way, except that I know it will destroy my great health at some point, and my health is very important to me, and something I'm proud of. Good luck to you! I hope you have forgiven yourself for what we really had no control of. However, after getting my diagnosis, and researching ADHD, I'm aware of my oddities, and can control and manage them much better.
Rick I love you. Ex Army here. This was the video that made me realise I have ADHD many years ago, I discovered by accident while searching for Adventures with Bill. I laughed. This is just normal. l looked across at my bookshelf of unread/partially read books. When the pink pen appeared (13:30) I was fiddling with one of those large cooking chopsticks, they have ridges at the tip that your thumbnail can follow. I was in tears by the end and called my friend with ADHD and told him that he was right about me. I got treatment and medication. I've had multiple promotions and an M Sc, finally started to achieve (some of) the things I should have years ago. I still can't cook toast, my taxes are 4 years behind, my sink is full of dirty dishes, and there's a pile of clean clothes in the bedroom. I can't thank you enough for this silly, funny and perfect video.
That's amazing! The right medication can be so helpful. It can allow you to stick with things long enough to build new habits or finish tasks. It's amazing how many subscribers and supporters of my videos had no idea, (or just as light suspicion now and then) that they had ADHD when in fact it was obvious to other people in their lives. And those people usually have ADHD themselves. It's like we have some kind of radar that picks up the signals.
@RickHasADHD 10 years ago (I think) you were the only celebrity/entertainer I ever wrote fanmail to. I'm learning(at 55) that I probably have undiagnosed ADHD. I found Alex at ADHD Chatter and Jessica at How to ADHD. And here you are! So glad to run into you again among the experts ❤
LOL! You're welcome to come over and trim all the shrubs on our bit of land. And of course you could start a side-hustle trimming greenery. Definitely get a hockey goalie mask and when the trick-or-treaters come knocking you can terrorize them. They'll run off, leaving you with all the candy.
I'm so glad you found this helpful. In fact, I made this video as a tool to be shared with people who don't understand the baffling and diverse challenges we face. And very helpful to forward to folks who scoffs, "ADHD isn't real."
I agree! I'm so glad to see this again! I remember when I first watched it. I was trying to keep score, then I gave up, then decided I'd better go back to keeping score! 😂
We recently had a long weekend… On their way out the door, (I work later than they do) my coworkers reminded me that we’re closed on Monday. …I’m not formally diagnosed, do you think they know something I’m only starting to figure out? 😅
Went to work on a day I actually had a day off... luckily I had my dirty tea pot sitting at my desk so I claimed I got there for THAT. Made it a good bit less awkward. XD
I followed along with the calculator app and got 197 points. I was about to subtract points because I do read instructions before trying out the things but then I remembered it's more like skimming through the parts that seem important and not really paying attention because I wanna try the new thing NOW. Great video!
I got 195! Though I scrunched up the paper at the end of the video because I couldn't cope with counting all the ticks on the flipside the paper (I paused and counted the first lot of ticks, but the flipside was too much) 😂 Thanks for sharing your points, you made me go back ☺
The "have you been a millionaire and now live in your mothers basement" was my dad for sure. But no basement because my grandma probably also had it and was living with one of her kids. Dad died penniless on his boat he bought for around $200,000 but was now worthless because it wasn't taken care of. I love him. The most wonderful man I've had in my life.
When we were making 'ADD & Loving It?!' a number of the experts made the point that undiagnosed and untreated ADHD can destroy lives. For every person who believes their ADHD has been a blessing or a superpower are dozens of people who still have no idea why they keep screwing things up and failing to finish all the wonderful projects and ideas that they have. Heartbreaking.
@RickHasADHD I have the extremes myself. My first feature length screenplay (I'd written shorts and episodic scripts before though not a huge amount) I wrote in 7 days over a 10 day period. And it's pretty good for a first (it still can make me cry to read it). It was only recently that I realized it can be easier for me to do something like that all at once rather than over years (my current script is taking years) because I forget what's going on if I take too long. If I binge it, it's all there. Same reason I like to binge watch a series; so I don't forget what's going on. I also struggle every month, year by year, financially. I live in chaos though it's much better than it used to be. I wrote a book on recovering from hoarding when I thought that was my problem and didn't know adhd was the underlying cause. Now I'm going back to school to finish my bachelor of psych so I can actually figure this stuff out and live well with it. I want to study this so I can make a difference to my 4 kids and myself (all now diagnosed with adhd) and beyond. (I think I wrote too much. Hope it makes sense...lol. thank you for reading and responding.)
Almost 400 points here. Diagnosed at age 50, after a mental breakdown that ended up getting me my disability pension 😅 now, three years later I am still unlearning a lifetime of habits and shame and selfhatred. Getting better , yay!
Also diagnosed at 50. Took meds and kept busy owning a business. That was easy..now 75 and retired got off meds 3 years ago and still adjusting. Loved this video!
I was 43 with the diagnosis and I didn't believe the first two so ended up with different psychologists. I cannot take typically prescribed medications due to heart and other health issues and I've found adaptions to some struggles on my own. Knowing I have ADHD has relieved some of my self-blame. I know to work on my emotional regulation from an Adhd angle, I take remote jobs only and give myself recovery space after social encounters.
what about the part where you hyper focus one weekend and read 4 books in three days and can retell the entire story but can't remember if you've eaten or.anything err else?
LOL LOL I've noticed recently what fun it is to watch old tv show reruns and not realize until somewhere in the middle that I've seen it before but forgot how it ends because I often sit back when a show is over and re-write the ending in my mind to end the way I wish it had ended. LOL LOL So old re-runs can still have surprise endings for me. LOL
this is hilarious, i had to pause to go to the bathroom, and then i watched some more and then i was laughing so hard again that i had to pause it to catch my breath. now i will watch the rest. then i will share it.
That self assessment thing is so important. And applies to parental assessment as well, when the parent is highly likely to have ADHD too. My mom always insisted I was absolutely normal as a kid… my mom also celebrated her 50th birthday by going sky diving for the first time.
Yeah! It runs in families. A few years ago I saw a list of 100 genes that are associated with ADHD. Some are strongly associated, some weakly. And of course not everyone has them all switched on. (Or is it switched off?) So ADHD is almost as heritable as height. Once my son was diagnosed, then I was. And when I thought about my father and his father, I had to smile. "Oh, right. That's explains it."
When I realised I had ADHD (in my mid 60s) it was such a relief, and I realised that considering the trouble it causes I've not done too badly. It explains why I've self-sabotaged so often, and it's not because I'm bad or stupid, it's just the way my brain's wired.
I feel like that. I've gone from feeling like a loser to feeling kinda proud I'm not in debt not addicted to anything not in jail, I have a job, some savings, no tattoos 😂 my parents should be proud.
I started very seriously paying attention, then decided that since I didn't have paper nearby I would use my fingers... then I lost track of how many times I had counted out all five fingers, and decided to stop because it was too hard to do my coloring app and pay attention and keep track of how many fingers I was using to count, so I listened and laughed or cheered or commented back to the video every time something resonated, then got sidetracked wondering why I kept doubting my recent diagnosis when this test made it pretty obvious that yep, I do have ADHD, and then had to rewind to hear the parts I missed, and... Anyways, thank you for the verification! I'm 57 and just got diagnosed (I have been in therapy for depression on and off since I was 11, why was it only 2 months ago that it was even suggested to me that I might have ADHD???!?), so this is still a major adjustment. I can't wait for my cardiac clearance to get medication, then I might be able to 'achieve' some of that 'potential' my teachers always talked about because I'll be able to 'apply myself '. 😜
You should try dozen/gross counting. Use your thumb as the indexer, and count along each joint on that hand. 3 joints x 4 fingers = 12. Reset to zero while you index to 1 on the other hand (ie, 1 dozen). Keep going and you can count to 1 gross on your fingers. There are even more advanced finger counting methods, but I like this one as it explains the whole dozen/gross thing from medieval times.
I did this test before my diagnosis appointment and I had to pause and cry a little about removing the labels from clothes because this was the bane of my childhood. I thought everybody did that and when I noticed them on other children's clothes I reached for my neck because I could feel them. Until this point I doubted I would get diagnosed at all but I scored so high the psychiatrist wanted to know if I really never went to jail or had an addiction. I think about that often and even tho I screwed up most of my chances in life I'm still pretty lucky. Thank you for uploading this, Rick!
You're welcome. But you should really thank out Patrons on Patreon. Their support is what has kept us going andfas more Patrons weigh in I'll be able to produce lots more videos, and update and relaunch older ones like this.
Omg, this is the best ADHD description I've ever heard!! laughed sooo hard 😂 This is my life in a nutshell. I'm 60 yrs old and just realized I have ADHD about a year ago. Explains so much! It's 1:20 am and I was trying to find something to distract me so I can go to sleep, lol. This was greatness!
THANK YOU !!! I missed it! 😃🎉👏♥ Edit: I also can't believe I watched the whole thing. It has over 20 minutes! But it's because this video is exceptional.
This video was one of the most helpful stepping stones to getting diagnosed. My life has improved SO much since starting treatment. I’m so thrilled to see this again!
Oh My!!! This is really absolutely hilarious and Excellent ! I love it... I lost count very fast but I'm laughing so much and I just saw we're only at 5 mins watching!!!! You are really good. I'll share with my fellow ADHD friends! It s really a good one! Thank you!
THANK YOU! I can tell you that when I first posted this video it transformed lives. You never know who will watch it for fun and slowly realize this explains a lot of their challenges, frustrations, and quirks.
Wow I have never felt more called out than listening to this man. I am actually shocked about the accuracy of nearly EVERY SINGLE THING HE POINTED OUT. I don't know how to feel now, I could cry and laugh at the same time. I have no idea what to do with myself, and my child whom I suspect being my exact copy.. I don't know how to deal with all this fucking shit.
Had the longest argument with a doctor once. Not only is it parrotable, but it can be hereditary!. three of my four kids ALSO have ADHD. The fourth ah think is just Autistic, no crowds no noises the usual signs.
At first took it seriously and started counting. Got bored with counting after finger number 5, lost track, maybe fell asleep for a few seconds, then laughed a lot, got bored, then laughed, stopped the vid, shared it with my daughter, continued watching and laughing very loud 😂 it is so late at night. Brilliant, brilliant thing!
You said “starting to fade” at exactly the right time 🤩 I legit started this video trying to add up points. That’s the competitive side of me. Then I lost track of the points because I refuse to write it down. Then I decided the points were dumb. 😂 *** editing because I made the comment way before the video ended and heard something that needed a comment… I happen to have the honor of having anxiety/depression, thyroid issues, and ADHD🥇🏆🥳
Geeeez I know I have ADHD...but did not know alllllllll of these ways it messes with me. Not only am I tired and need a nap after watching this....I am also sad.....
I hear you. It's sad to hear how much this can mess with you. But I found the sadness passed and was replaced by the feeling, "Okay, this explains so much." And then I could start trying out different tips, strategies, apps, and practices to overcome or minimize the challenges. Before I knew my best option was, 'Try harder.' That didn't help because I was already trying has hard as I could!
@@RickHasADHDomg yes! The first time I stumbled across this quiz was an amusing confirmation and the feeling of being SEEN - but what it really led to was new “search terms” that gave me so many targeted strategies to try. I found some golden ones that have taken the edge of how hard “simple” adult tasks (for everyone else) were. So thankyou so so much! ❤
This is the best video I've ever seen. ‼‼‼ Five minutes in, and I have about a million points and am laughing so hard. It's so good, and so true!! Thank you for this!!! 🙏💛
"Do you fast forward between the speakers short pauses?" "Are you getting anxious and impatient and rush to the end to find out results that you already knew for the second question?" "Do you feel like you just have to write a response to this great video...like RIGHT NOW?" Mahalo nui🙏🙏🙏🙏😊 for this video
@ReiverGrad14 I'm very mindful now of the amount I talk in Team meetings - I leave what I consider to be decent amounts of time between comments! But I 'talk' non-stop in the 'chat box', but I find it helps me focus on what's being said.
It's back! I love this video so much, it's one of the first ones I found when I got assessed a few years ago and it's so great to show others who are still unsure of what ADHD looks like
ITS BACK. YAS. I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! As someone officially diagnosed with ADHD this video always has me in tears. I just watch with some popcorn and laugh because it's so relatable. I always used to send these to friends (possibly) with ADHD until it was suddenly taken down for the rebrand of this channel. I'm so glad to have it back hehe ❤
Just the simple fact that I was keeping score while trying to keep myself from getting distracted by random thoughts all the while playing Gin Rummy on my iPad as I watched your video… Yeah I think so… i'm 70 years old, and about six months ago finally got a therapist to do the intro or intake test for ADHD, and as she put it, close but no cigar. Watching this video, and watching some other videos of people describing what it's like to have ADHD, it's clear I'm more than just close but no cigar. I cannot tell you how much I loved this video, I was bent over laughing, and at about 2/3 of the way through I stopped keeping score because, well it was useless, and I was bored with doing that. I have not laughed that hard in a long time. I have needed that laugh and I thank you for that, and I thank you for the validation of 70 years of struggle and confusion and feeling like an alien with in my own family, as well as the rest of humanity as well. I didn't hit 100%, but I hit 75% to 80% of them throughout my life. Many I thought were just what normal people do… Go figure ... but 70 years of struggling to control all that chaos I have managed along with heavy doses of beta blockers for my heart condition, to rain in, control, and school a lot of that. It's why I will never be diagnosed because I won't pass the test. It's why videos like this are so important. We see ourselves, we know who we are, we know who we've been, we know what our childhood was like and how we still struggle internally if no longer outwardly. It can't be measured, but it is lived. ❤️
It seems for us older folks, the coping mechanisms we have devised to survive makes it appear to others that we aren’t struggling with ADHD. They don’t understand all the effort we have to expend to get by.
@@LiluBob I'm 71, doc diagnosed me, on meds now and waiting for a formal diagnosis. I laughed till I had tears, this video's the best and most relatable I've seen. I'm hoping you're ok with your own assessment of yourself, you know yourself best, the struggles, guilt, shame. If this video fits, then run with that. It explains so much.
@ first off, congratulations and I hope the medication is helping. Because of my heart condition and other issues I can't take stimulants of any kind, and any of the other medications other than beta blockers, which are used to treat ADHD and I'm already on, so far the other medication's are counter indicated for me. But I think I'm doing really good considering. It's dopamine that I need to build up and I think I have a line on something for that, keep your fingers crossed. And I agree this video is the most relatable I have seen. And yes I am getting OK with my own assessment and I have a new therapist who is very supportive of that. And she's willing to work with me within a structure that I find doable and helpful rather than being forced into one-size-fits-all boxes such as CBT, mindfulness, and other approaches to therapy that don't work with me at my age and skill level. I figured out all that stuff in my teens that's how I survived. But I cannot thank you enough for your comment, it is really heartening to hear that from someone else my age dealing with the same issues, helps me understand it's real, not a delusional fantasy or self-centeredness on my part. ❤️
@@LiluBob I was worried about meds as well, have a few physical issues as well. It's amazing to have a quiet brain where I can focus. It was kind of awesome really, after that much time in chaos. I have many coping skills, as I'm sure you do too. I used exercise when I was younger and that sure helps. And a busy schedule. Now there's very little structure.
This was posted a few years ago. It’s the reason I was diagnosed. Not sure why it showed up in my feed. I thought it was funny and relatable! It still didn’t occur to me. Several weeks later, it hit me, “oh sh*t!” Thank you! I got tested.
I watched the whole thing because it was highly entertaining and I did jot down the points. Got 169 score. The way you described the different issues made more sense to me than the online adhd tests. More relevant to my life. Thank you.
Even as someone diagnosed with ADHD for a few years now, this was really entertaining and informative! I felt called out for a lot of these, while some didn't fit at all, but I'm currently looking into getting an autism assessment as well. There are some missing puzzle pieces I just can't figure out 😅
1:27 i’m diagnosed, and I’ve already wandered to do four different things and attempted to count my points with fingers and toes and a complex memory system instead of writing it
Literally went on counting with my hand for singles and my toes for tens. I almost lost the count when I stood up when I realized my phone is on 1% lol
@@RickHasADHDoh yes, that would've been helpful 😂 I took it too literally and wondered what I was supposed to do with the points haha. I did NOT expect a prize though 😉
At 1:28 looking if anyone else having a hard time already haha. I have no idea how many points i got... My brain just said: easy... We just wait till he finished 😂
This really funny test was how I first realized that i have ADHD!!!!! It changed my life!!! ❤Thank you for putting this back online!!!!!! P.s. I'm over 50!!!!!!
Just found your site and I'm so grateful for you! I grew up with an extremely ADHD sister (on a leash!), but have recently realized that my mother and I also have it to varying degrees. This test really solidified things for me. 😮 Thanks again! ❤
Love this video gem. 😊 I just had to remind my youngest that they have lemon cake still. It was labled with their name and forgot it existed for two weeks. Ahh the joys of an ADHD family. 😊 The cake was well sealed thankfully, so still good.
In medical school I skipped classes so I could go and read the books. Now at meeting I just star reading in the computer as if i was checking something related and dropping some comments so no one gets suspicious.
I have laughed so hard throughout this whole video that I can hardly catch my breath. 98.9% of the time you were describing meeeeee as if you know me well. H E L P . You forgot to mention feeling guilty a lot, and also lonesome from not fitting in. The good part is that maybe I can stop feeling so guilty all the time about failing to accomplish realistic goals because it's NOT MY FAULT! I have faulty electrical brain wiring. ..... So, genius, How can a person with ADHD find happiness and fulfillment in life without constant guilt feelings regarding failing goals?
Ah, it’s back! And makes me laugh just as much as it did the first many times I watched it. I don’t suppose we’ll get March of the ADHD Penguins back again sometime? I figured it belonged to the Totally ADD company and so many it’s now lost forever, and I can live with that… but I so want to show it to people again. Your videos have made me laugh (and cry) so much over the past decade and a half!
Did you think it would be too much effort to go get a piece of paper to keep track of the points and then halfway through the video you realized that there were way more than you thought and you already forgot how many you have. 100 points
6:59 this was me every time i quit!!! It took me more than 6 months to finally realize that i just need to stop doing what I was doing at the moment when i was "agitated" and not being addicted. I knew that physical addiction was over after a few weeks. but I was truly struggling for more than a year after quitting. Now going on 7 years cigarette free. It was just now I found out it was ADHD. I chocked it up to discovering i had anxiety issues and the smoking was masking since I left the thing causing anxiety to go smoke. (Probably still is anxiety since that is common with ADHD.)
I’m so glad this is back!! I was sad to learn it wasn’t online anymore. Your video is how I got diagnosed in 2021 which changed my life since! Thank you Rick.👍
Okay the question about losing interest in the video is not really fair because this video was really entertaining and cracked me up a lot thanks for this 😂
I just want to say thank you, because even though I know this is comedy and not an assessment, it made me seek diagnosis at age 37 when I first watched it a few years ago. My life has improved SO MUCH since then. ❤
Alright alright, guess it's just the depression and anxiety after all... I became curious whether this could be me as well but I had 9 points left after subtracting 30 because I always read instructions. Thank you for this hilarious video!
😂Never laughed that hard on being caught in such a charming way. But I still doubt the result: I made it through the video the first time watching, I was only dancing when you kind of told me and couldn’t stop cause the radio was on as well … and my 291 score is doubtable 🙈😅. But my score could be more (or less?) I don’t know exactly cause I can’t find the unopened envelope with my credit card bill where I documented my score 😂. So I am praying that my penalty fee won’t be to high… I did the counting „systematically“ so it is correct for sure 🤣
Love it. This guy is HILARIOUS! I just looked to see video time 0.0 TWENTY MINUTES!! Good thing I decided to comment which snapped me out of whatever state I was in haha.
I had been looking for this video for years! (I want to say 2 but maybe it's been 4... dunno) I stopped it part way through even though I loved it and then forgot about it. Then remembered and it was nowhere! Anyways...I forget... oh yeah (not editing cause you'll get me) I finished it this time! (At 2 times speed, going backwards every now and then, while washing dishes and having a few online convos). Also... I finally got diagnosed a couple months ago after all 4 of my grown (except one 17 yr old) kids got diagnosed. It's nice to not have to edit my thoughts on a reply.
If you've ever read the comments in a RUclips video and you are surprised to find your own comment there, (which you don't remember writing), give yourself a point. If you clicked the thumbs up button upon reading your own comment, give yourself a bonus point. 😂
YAY !!! Another point! Can I count each time that has happened? I respond to a lot of dog training questions on the Net and sometimes go "wow! Great answer! I would have said that! Only to look down and yep! That was me! HaHa!
Ok ok ok. I have been diagnosed with adhd but I’m watching anyway. On 2x speed of course, and I’m only half way through. You’re amazingly spot on! 😂 I’m going to show this to my husband and tell him it’s a comedy clip 😂
@@SilverArseI think I'm an AuDHD'er... And reading people is often hard.. but not when it comes to me being scared of being misunderstood. But I think that's me being hyper alert to how people react to what I say, bc of negative experiences with my mom (or maybe even other people without me realizing it)
That was hilarious and so true. Might get myself a formal test. Dyslexia assessed and confirmed aged 48 yrs. Maybe if I had, had this assessment, I would have been better informed too. Love your presentation of this topic. Cookery at school report said 'would do better if only they would bring in the ingredients'.
Those elasticated shoe laces are a game changer. I had to put my lace up boots away in the cupboard as they drove me nuts but now I’ve discovered elasticated laces that you don’t have to tie I can wear them again!
When I bought new shoes last year I deliberately bought lace ups because I thought it would force me to be more present. And pause. And focus. Oh, and good for my flexibility to bend over or do squats. (And yet some of the time I tied the laces so they're not too tight so I can wiggle my foot into the shoe.) Old habits die hard. New habits take time.
I am a 74 year old woman and started looking at all the information there is on ADHD last week because my 38 daughter recently discovered she has it. Mind blown! It explains everything about my life. I now vacillate between happiness that I finally understand why I am like I am and extreme sadness because I wish I had known about this 60 years ago. I’m trying to figure out what I can possibly do about it now other than getting as much information as possible as I doubt that any doctor will want to waste time and resources on a retired person of my age.
if you scroll down the comments before finish the video, give yourself a point
Actually, I do that before I watch a video. So much misinformation or dangerous half-truths from Trolls and people selling 'miracle cures.'
Why you gotta call me out??
I was scrolling the comments before the intro music ended. :D
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🤣 busted.
You only “watch” RUclips videos to keep part of your brain happy while you’re doing something boring with your hands ✅
Ironing, cooking, making the beds, etcetera.
I put this on because I have to pack something up.
YES!!!!!!!!!❤
Are you watching me?
The opposite: I do tasks with my hands to make it possible to follow a RUclips video... 😜
If you’re listening at 1.5 speed to stay interested give yourself 1.5 points
Oh that's brilliant! 5 Points at least.
Lol
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I listen to everything at 1.5 times 😂
Well it might not be a competition, I had to watch it at 2 times speed so I'll take the 5 extra points xD.
Don’t forget 1 point for each reusable shopping bag… that you swear you’ll put back in the car to have handy next time.
Oh god! That is at least a 100! 😅🤦♀️
Unfortunately having it in the car doesn't mean that you'll remember it when you get to the store to go shopping. 😂
@@hunterarmstrong7868 I laugh as I flash back to all the times I said F it I’m not gonna walk all the way back out to the car when I can just buy a new one here in the store. Many times. Many many times. 🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️
I feel attacked 😅
@@ivocanevo The shame we share 😳
It slowly got creepy how accurate this was because some bits started becoming predictive in real time.
Omg yes
Yes! I began falling asleep atthe halfway mark, and didn't even hear the last couple minutes 😳
Exactly!
Yes!!! Exactly!
I love the line, Do you never cut to the chase yourself but wish that other people would? Yes. Omg. Yes.
If I have to watch somebody type, play a game, or try to figure something out when I know I could do it much faster, it's like torture.
@spartygirl121 100%.
Yes!!
I am so guilty of this, omg.
cringe
The “ding” sound was so satisfying
I loved that part.🛎️🛎️🛎️🛎️
Right? I kinda stopped listening and was just waiting on the ding cause it was probably something that I should have received points
It's grating on my noise sensitivity 😫
I didn't notice it until I read your post.
Omg I hated it, i actually plugged my noise hole after awhile. And I do not have ADHD at all lol, depression all the way baby
I’m trying to read these comments but Rigk just keeps talking 😂
Blaa Haa Haa!!! I second that.
Oh my goodness! This is awesome!!!😂 Majority of this describes me and my life! Now I need someone, something like research to teach me how to work with these painful struggles and overcome them, or make them a lot less bad. What can be done to improve the quality of my life!
ssh! I'm trying to count. at 117 now...
@@hbaker5905Exactly!!!!! 😂
I know and now I guess I have to start all over... 🙄
Absolutely! ADHD comes with a lot of strengths too. Folks with ADHD can be super intuitive, deeply empathetic, and tenderhearted. They're often creative, funny, friendly, and can think outside the box in ways others might not. Plus, they're usually incredibly smart-just with their own unique way of seeing the world!
119 I agree I could’ve had most of these if I didn’t learn self control and to do your best no matter what at an early age
I love your enthusiasm. Seeing positives and strengths, or taking time to recognize and identify them is great.
But after decades dealing with my own ADHD and connecting with others I have started to add a slight caveat. ADHD can come with some 'potential' strengths.
Mostly people who have little of the strengths and lead more difficult lives. And those strengths work maybe in a fraction of their lives when they are in the right situations, if you can attain those situations.
We can also become hyper-focused, which, for me anyways, leads to me being able to enter flow states faster and more easily than other people. Which with age has been something I've actually been able to work on until I can use it for things I'm not even all that interested in but just need to accomplish. Only works for things where I'm using my mind though, no such luck with my laundry, lol.
yeah but you better stay on our good side or you will meet the no empathy side that has no remorse since we will forget we what we will have done during our impulsiv blackout 🤣
No idea how many points anymore because I got distracted ..... so just going with yes to 98%....... so much nodding and laughing whenever I am paying attention. This is gold.
There was a squirrel??😂
😂😂🤣
I hot lost at 85 and fell asleep. No idea how many points I scored
This is one of the best summaries of ADHD I've ever seen. I didn't find out I had it till I was 54, cuz I thought I was getting alzheimers, like my father. When I saw this video a couple years later, there was no doubt, it answered questions I always had about myself throughout my life, and I saw myself as others do for the first time.
Thanks for the kind words. When I'm making videos that contain humour, and I suppose mine always do, I"m always unsure if they might offend or be dismissed. So glad this helped. Stay tuned! More to come.
Thank you for posting this... I'm 54 now and looking forward to having my assessment in the next 12 months (I've already been on a waiting list for two years). I asked my doctor to refer me after becoming friends with two women with an ADHD diagnosis and eventually understanding that I must have it too. Until then, I always assumed that everything weird and messed up about me was to do with Complex PTSD (a diagnosis I got in my 20s).
Accepting that I have ADHD is already helping. But I can't get away from this awful feeling that so much of my life is behind me, and it was mostly a series of failures and traumas because it was like playing a game where the rules kept changing, and I had no idea what I was doing and why I kept messing up... Do you or did you get that feeling? I honestly don't get depressed easily but I'm finding it hard to stay positive, I can't stop wishing I'd had this insight and opportunity in my 30s, or even my 40s, life would be so different now. It's a really negative and pointless mindset to be in, but I can't get out of it!
(sorry for this outburst - thanks for reading it ☺)
@@1midnightfish I've had your exact feelings. I often feel I could have done so much more with my life, having high technical jobs like many of my friends. But then I realize I would never survive with deadlines and multitasking. I became a carrier for the Postal Service for 34 years, and it was the best thing that could have happened to me. It was simple, physical, and it turned me into a very social person with many stories to tell. I often feel like a failure, even though I'm living very comfortably with a 37 year marriage. I've been into music, weight lifting, Tae Kwon Do, excelled at writing computer programs. But then I acheive a high goal, and just get bored. I have only kept up weight lifting, and recently started playing music again after a 40 year absence from it. Luckily, one of my interests became saving money and budgeting it efficiently. This allowed me to pay off all debt, and retire early very comfortably. I still struggle with dates, knowing what day it is, not remembering my plans for the day. It's like I live my life without being aware of what happened the day before, and not caring much about tomorrow. I guess I live like a dog, living in the moment. Like you, I do feel blue on some days, and wonder if everything is hopeless, but it's never very prevalent, and I can snap myself out of it pretty quickly. Being fully honest, since COVID, I started likeing my alcohol a little too much, and I'm trying to get a hold of it. It's not affecting my life in any negative way, except that I know it will destroy my great health at some point, and my health is very important to me, and something I'm proud of. Good luck to you! I hope you have forgiven yourself for what we really had no control of. However, after getting my diagnosis, and researching ADHD, I'm aware of my oddities, and can control and manage them much better.
🫂❤@@1midnightfish yup. I relate.
@@1midnightfish. Don’t give in to that negative feeling. You’ve got good years ahead to look forward to. I’ve just been diagnosed and I’m 72.
Rick I love you. Ex Army here. This was the video that made me realise I have ADHD many years ago, I discovered by accident while searching for Adventures with Bill.
I laughed. This is just normal. l looked across at my bookshelf of unread/partially read books. When the pink pen appeared (13:30) I was fiddling with one of those large cooking chopsticks, they have ridges at the tip that your thumbnail can follow.
I was in tears by the end and called my friend with ADHD and told him that he was right about me.
I got treatment and medication. I've had multiple promotions and an M Sc, finally started to achieve (some of) the things I should have years ago.
I still can't cook toast, my taxes are 4 years behind, my sink is full of dirty dishes, and there's a pile of clean clothes in the bedroom.
I can't thank you enough for this silly, funny and perfect video.
Do meds really help….if so how? I’m contemplating wether to go down the getting an official diagnosis and then perhaps meds
That's amazing! The right medication can be so helpful. It can allow you to stick with things long enough to build new habits or finish tasks.
It's amazing how many subscribers and supporters of my videos had no idea, (or just as light suspicion now and then) that they had ADHD when in fact it was obvious to other people in their lives. And those people usually have ADHD themselves. It's like we have some kind of radar that picks up the signals.
@RickHasADHD 10 years ago (I think) you were the only celebrity/entertainer I ever wrote fanmail to. I'm learning(at 55) that I probably have undiagnosed ADHD. I found Alex at ADHD Chatter and Jessica at How to ADHD. And here you are! So glad to run into you again among the experts ❤
I bought a hedge trimmer a while ago.
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I don't have a hedge.....
LOL! You're welcome to come over and trim all the shrubs on our bit of land. And of course you could start a side-hustle trimming greenery.
Definitely get a hockey goalie mask and when the trick-or-treaters come knocking you can terrorize them. They'll run off, leaving you with all the candy.
Cool. I live in central Tokyo so I'm going to research hedge trimmers.
2 points
@@spoddiedid you eventually research? If not you know what to do
I’ve got two of them, but no hedge…yet!
It’s finally back! I’ve missed this video. It was a great tool for explaining ADHD to people.
I'm so glad you found this helpful. In fact, I made this video as a tool to be shared with people who don't understand the baffling and diverse challenges we face. And very helpful to forward to folks who scoffs, "ADHD isn't real."
Couldn't agree more. I was so upset when I couldn't find this for so long. It really is incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for bringing it back.
I agree! I'm so glad to see this again! I remember when I first watched it. I was trying to keep score, then I gave up, then decided I'd better go back to keeping score! 😂
I've wanted to share it with someone so many times! Yay!
Ever wonder why the roads are empty and realize it's SUNDAY MORNING?! 100 extra points if its Christmas morning .
We recently had a long weekend… On their way out the door, (I work later than they do) my coworkers reminded me that we’re closed on Monday.
…I’m not formally diagnosed, do you think they know something I’m only starting to figure out? 😅
On every bank holiday i was first and last at the school doors
Went to work on a day I actually had a day off... luckily I had my dirty tea pot sitting at my desk so I claimed I got there for THAT. Made it a good bit less awkward. XD
I’m watching this on Christmas morning.
It’s Christmas today ! Yes I thought Christmas Day was tomorrow.,😮
I followed along with the calculator app and got 197 points.
I was about to subtract points because I do read instructions before trying out the things but then I remembered it's more like skimming through the parts that seem important and not really paying attention because I wanna try the new thing NOW.
Great video!
second guessing your self assessment about 5x for at least 10 questions. How many points we get for this?
@@Edser9 all of them
I got 195! Though I scrunched up the paper at the end of the video because I couldn't cope with counting all the ticks on the flipside the paper (I paused and counted the first lot of ticks, but the flipside was too much) 😂 Thanks for sharing your points, you made me go back ☺
Most people don't read the whole thing. They come back to it if not working
I do read through instructions in certain cases and I’ve deducted 30 points. The problem is, I still somehow end up with 100+ points
0:18 Him: "Does that sound like far too much work?"
Me- literally about to click off the video: "Yes."
Him: "Give yourself 1pt."
Me: "F*ck!" 😭😂
The "have you been a millionaire and now live in your mothers basement" was my dad for sure. But no basement because my grandma probably also had it and was living with one of her kids. Dad died penniless on his boat he bought for around $200,000 but was now worthless because it wasn't taken care of.
I love him. The most wonderful man I've had in my life.
When we were making 'ADD & Loving It?!' a number of the experts made the point that undiagnosed and untreated ADHD can destroy lives.
For every person who believes their ADHD has been a blessing or a superpower are dozens of people who still have no idea why they keep screwing things up and failing to finish all the wonderful projects and ideas that they have. Heartbreaking.
@RickHasADHD I have the extremes myself. My first feature length screenplay (I'd written shorts and episodic scripts before though not a huge amount) I wrote in 7 days over a 10 day period. And it's pretty good for a first (it still can make me cry to read it). It was only recently that I realized it can be easier for me to do something like that all at once rather than over years (my current script is taking years) because I forget what's going on if I take too long. If I binge it, it's all there. Same reason I like to binge watch a series; so I don't forget what's going on.
I also struggle every month, year by year, financially. I live in chaos though it's much better than it used to be. I wrote a book on recovering from hoarding when I thought that was my problem and didn't know adhd was the underlying cause.
Now I'm going back to school to finish my bachelor of psych so I can actually figure this stuff out and live well with it. I want to study this so I can make a difference to my 4 kids and myself (all now diagnosed with adhd) and beyond.
(I think I wrote too much. Hope it makes sense...lol. thank you for reading and responding.)
I hope my kids will feel this way about me when I’m gone.
Almost 400 points here. Diagnosed at age 50, after a mental breakdown that ended up getting me my disability pension 😅 now, three years later I am still unlearning a lifetime of habits and shame and selfhatred. Getting better , yay!
Also diagnosed at 50. Took meds and kept busy owning a business. That was easy..now 75 and retired got off meds 3 years ago and still adjusting. Loved this video!
@@annenyheim5327 35 4 years waiting for mine here you got this
I was 43 with the diagnosis and I didn't believe the first two so ended up with different psychologists. I cannot take typically prescribed medications due to heart and other health issues and I've found adaptions to some struggles on my own. Knowing I have ADHD has relieved some of my self-blame. I know to work on my emotional regulation from an Adhd angle, I take remote jobs only and give myself recovery space after social encounters.
Undiagnosed here. Lost count at 380+ points.
@@annenyheim5327 35 here always was the naughty kid and couldn’t sit down just been diagnosed
I love that you also got me a squirrel 🐿️
You're welcome. I have lots to spare. 🐿 (No squirrel emoji? Had to settle for a chipmunk.)
@@RickHasADHD yes I was also disappointed to find that there was no squirrel emoji
@@RickHasADHD Chipmunks are squirrels, so all is well
@@Brandyalla Oh, them's fightin' words. Chipmunks wish they could be squirrels.
Did anyone else yell SQUIRREL!! when the image came up?
I always say my ADHD is nice because I can reread books like it’s the first time!
what about the part where you hyper focus one weekend and read 4 books in three days and can retell the entire story but can't remember if you've eaten or.anything err else?
that's alzheimer that not adhd xD
LOL LOL I've noticed recently what fun it is to watch old tv show reruns and not realize until somewhere in the middle that I've seen it before but forgot how it ends because I often sit back when a show is over and re-write the ending in my mind to end the way I wish it had ended. LOL LOL So old re-runs can still have surprise endings for me. LOL
this is hilarious, i had to pause to go to the bathroom, and then i watched some more and then i was laughing so hard again that i had to pause it to catch my breath. now i will watch the rest. then i will share it.
Take all the time you need! Just Breathe... Laugh... Cringe... Laugh... and Repeat!
Aaaand he forgot to share it 😂
I had to rewind bc it went too fast sometimes or I drifted off bc of thoughts and/or giggling 😅
Easily the best ADHD test i have ever seen. (and I watched it at 1.5x...)
That self assessment thing is so important. And applies to parental assessment as well, when the parent is highly likely to have ADHD too. My mom always insisted I was absolutely normal as a kid… my mom also celebrated her 50th birthday by going sky diving for the first time.
Yeah! It runs in families. A few years ago I saw a list of 100 genes that are associated with ADHD. Some are strongly associated, some weakly. And of course not everyone has them all switched on. (Or is it switched off?)
So ADHD is almost as heritable as height.
Once my son was diagnosed, then I was. And when I thought about my father and his father, I had to smile. "Oh, right. That's explains it."
@RickHasADHD Thank you for this comment. I've been meaning to look up the information you shared here, but I always get distracted.
When I realised I had ADHD (in my mid 60s) it was such a relief, and I realised that considering the trouble it causes I've not done too badly. It explains why I've self-sabotaged so often, and it's not because I'm bad or stupid, it's just the way my brain's wired.
I feel like that. I've gone from feeling like a loser to feeling kinda proud I'm not in debt not addicted to anything not in jail, I have a job, some savings, no tattoos 😂 my parents should be proud.
I started very seriously paying attention, then decided that since I didn't have paper nearby I would use my fingers... then I lost track of how many times I had counted out all five fingers, and decided to stop because it was too hard to do my coloring app and pay attention and keep track of how many fingers I was using to count, so I listened and laughed or cheered or commented back to the video every time something resonated, then got sidetracked wondering why I kept doubting my recent diagnosis when this test made it pretty obvious that yep, I do have ADHD, and then had to rewind to hear the parts I missed, and... Anyways, thank you for the verification! I'm 57 and just got diagnosed (I have been in therapy for depression on and off since I was 11, why was it only 2 months ago that it was even suggested to me that I might have ADHD???!?), so this is still a major adjustment. I can't wait for my cardiac clearance to get medication, then I might be able to 'achieve' some of that 'potential' my teachers always talked about because I'll be able to 'apply myself '. 😜
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You should try dozen/gross counting. Use your thumb as the indexer, and count along each joint on that hand. 3 joints x 4 fingers = 12. Reset to zero while you index to 1 on the other hand (ie, 1 dozen). Keep going and you can count to 1 gross on your fingers. There are even more advanced finger counting methods, but I like this one as it explains the whole dozen/gross thing from medieval times.
Yes Kitchen messy but cant blame anyone else as its mainly me here
You are funny
I did this test before my diagnosis appointment and I had to pause and cry a little about removing the labels from clothes because this was the bane of my childhood. I thought everybody did that and when I noticed them on other children's clothes I reached for my neck because I could feel them. Until this point I doubted I would get diagnosed at all but I scored so high the psychiatrist wanted to know if I really never went to jail or had an addiction. I think about that often and even tho I screwed up most of my chances in life I'm still pretty lucky.
Thank you for uploading this, Rick!
Better than actual ADHD tests!
Thank You!!!
Agreed! 💯
“Easily upset? Big issue for relationships. We have videos for that” 😂☠️
I’m so glad this is back online. It’s too awesome.
This was online somewhere sometime in the past? Have I seen it already?
(I give myself +5 more points!)
Missed this video! Thank you Rick for bringing it back. 🙏 It explains ADHD so perfectly and hilariously.
You're welcome. But you should really thank out Patrons on Patreon. Their support is what has kept us going andfas more Patrons weigh in I'll be able to produce lots more videos, and update and relaunch older ones like this.
Omg, this is the best ADHD description I've ever heard!! laughed sooo hard 😂 This is my life in a nutshell. I'm 60 yrs old and just realized I have ADHD about a year ago. Explains so much! It's 1:20 am and I was trying to find something to distract me so I can go to sleep, lol. This was greatness!
Stacks, heaps and piles everywhere, killed me.
👀😅😭😭😭
thanks, for bringing this back. it is a wonderful balm for the shame that often comes with being the way we are.
Yay! I'm so happy this is back! I was devastated when it disappeared.
I understand. But it's our Patrons (and I know you are one) who have made it possible for get back into the ADHD game.
Why did it?
Glad it's back!
THANK YOU !!! I missed it! 😃🎉👏♥
Edit: I also can't believe I watched the whole thing. It has over 20 minutes! But it's because this video is exceptional.
ahhhhh my fave ADHD video is back to the internet, thank you Rick for reuploading!!!!
This video was one of the most helpful stepping stones to getting diagnosed. My life has improved SO much since starting treatment. I’m so thrilled to see this again!
Oh My!!! This is really absolutely hilarious and Excellent ! I love it... I lost count very fast but I'm laughing so much and I just saw we're only at 5 mins watching!!!! You are really good. I'll share with my fellow ADHD friends! It s really a good one! Thank you!
THANK YOU! I can tell you that when I first posted this video it transformed lives. You never know who will watch it for fun and slowly realize this explains a lot of their challenges, frustrations, and quirks.
Wow I have never felt more called out than listening to this man. I am actually shocked about the accuracy of nearly EVERY SINGLE THING HE POINTED OUT.
I don't know how to feel now, I could cry and laugh at the same time. I have no idea what to do with myself, and my child whom I suspect being my exact copy.. I don't know how to deal with all this fucking shit.
Had the longest argument with a doctor once. Not only is it parrotable, but it can be hereditary!. three of my four kids ALSO have ADHD. The fourth ah think is just Autistic, no crowds no noises the usual signs.
This made me laugh AND cry...... having ADHD is like that.
Me too
At first took it seriously and started counting. Got bored with counting after finger number 5, lost track, maybe fell asleep for a few seconds, then laughed a lot, got bored, then laughed, stopped the vid, shared it with my daughter, continued watching and laughing very loud 😂 it is so late at night.
Brilliant, brilliant thing!
😂
Having things sorted into piles is a valid organization system. "Where's the piece of unfinished woodwork that was on this pile?!"
Piles and stashes ftw 🎉😂
@@msams449 truly
I used to know exactly where things were in each pile, but after menopause, well I don’t remember what I did with it at all.😊
@@Cnsalmoni for now, as long as I have a "general idea" of what each pile is for, I'm good. 🙂
and lots and lots of those clear boxes with the clicky clasps that let you stack them
I love love love this video. I was so sorry when it disappeared.
You said “starting to fade” at exactly the right time 🤩
I legit started this video trying to add up points. That’s the competitive side of me. Then I lost track of the points because I refuse to write it down. Then I decided the points were dumb. 😂
*** editing because I made the comment way before the video ended and heard something that needed a comment… I happen to have the honor of having anxiety/depression, thyroid issues, and ADHD🥇🏆🥳
Geeeez I know I have ADHD...but did not know alllllllll of these ways it messes with me. Not only am I tired and need a nap after watching this....I am also sad.....
I hear you. It's sad to hear how much this can mess with you. But I found the sadness passed and was replaced by the feeling, "Okay, this explains so much." And then I could start trying out different tips, strategies, apps, and practices to overcome or minimize the challenges. Before I knew my best option was, 'Try harder.' That didn't help because I was already trying has hard as I could!
@@RickHasADHDthis!!! 🥹🥹🥹👏🏻 Thank you!!!🥲
@@RickHasADHDomg yes! The first time I stumbled across this quiz was an amusing confirmation and the feeling of being SEEN - but what it really led to was new “search terms” that gave me so many targeted strategies to try. I found some golden ones that have taken the edge of how hard “simple” adult tasks (for everyone else) were. So thankyou so so much! ❤
This is the best video I've ever seen. ‼‼‼ Five minutes in, and I have about a million points and am laughing so hard. It's so good, and so true!! Thank you for this!!! 🙏💛
Dude, that was hysterical! And thank you because now I have over 900 points
"Do you fast forward between the speakers short pauses?" "Are you getting anxious and impatient and rush to the end to find out results that you already knew for the second question?" "Do you feel like you just have to write a response to this great video...like RIGHT NOW?" Mahalo nui🙏🙏🙏🙏😊 for this video
"Talks too much" in class is another good one.
I annoy myself so much with that at uni!
Talks too much on every job evaluation
@ReiverGrad14 I'm very mindful now of the amount I talk in Team meetings - I leave what I consider to be decent amounts of time between comments! But I 'talk' non-stop in the 'chat box', but I find it helps me focus on what's being said.
It's back! I love this video so much, it's one of the first ones I found when I got assessed a few years ago and it's so great to show others who are still unsure of what ADHD looks like
ITS BACK. YAS. I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!
As someone officially diagnosed with ADHD this video always has me in tears. I just watch with some popcorn and laugh because it's so relatable. I always used to send these to friends (possibly) with ADHD until it was suddenly taken down for the rebrand of this channel. I'm so glad to have it back hehe ❤
Just the simple fact that I was keeping score while trying to keep myself from getting distracted by random thoughts all the while playing Gin Rummy on my iPad as I watched your video… Yeah I think so… i'm 70 years old, and about six months ago finally got a therapist to do the intro or intake test for ADHD, and as she put it, close but no cigar. Watching this video, and watching some other videos of people describing what it's like to have ADHD, it's clear I'm more than just close but no cigar. I cannot tell you how much I loved this video, I was bent over laughing, and at about 2/3 of the way through I stopped keeping score because, well it was useless, and I was bored with doing that. I have not laughed that hard in a long time. I have needed that laugh and I thank you for that, and I thank you for the validation of 70 years of struggle and confusion and feeling like an alien with in my own family, as well as the rest of humanity as well. I didn't hit 100%, but I hit 75% to 80% of them throughout my life. Many I thought were just what normal people do… Go figure ... but 70 years of struggling to control all that chaos I have managed along with heavy doses of beta blockers for my heart condition, to rain in, control, and school a lot of that. It's why I will never be diagnosed because I won't pass the test. It's why videos like this are so important. We see ourselves, we know who we are, we know who we've been, we know what our childhood was like and how we still struggle internally if no longer outwardly. It can't be measured, but it is lived. ❤️
It seems for us older folks, the coping mechanisms we have devised to survive makes it appear to others that we aren’t struggling with ADHD. They don’t understand all the effort we have to expend to get by.
@@yarnpower precisely! ❤️
@@LiluBob I'm 71, doc diagnosed me, on meds now and waiting for a formal diagnosis. I laughed till I had tears, this video's the best and most relatable I've seen. I'm hoping you're ok with your own assessment of yourself, you know yourself best, the struggles, guilt, shame. If this video fits, then run with that.
It explains so much.
@ first off, congratulations and I hope the medication is helping. Because of my heart condition and other issues I can't take stimulants of any kind, and any of the other medications other than beta blockers, which are used to treat ADHD and I'm already on, so far the other medication's are counter indicated for me. But I think I'm doing really good considering. It's dopamine that I need to build up and I think I have a line on something for that, keep your fingers crossed. And I agree this video is the most relatable I have seen. And yes I am getting OK with my own assessment and I have a new therapist who is very supportive of that. And she's willing to work with me within a structure that I find doable and helpful rather than being forced into one-size-fits-all boxes such as CBT, mindfulness, and other approaches to therapy that don't work with me at my age and skill level. I figured out all that stuff in my teens that's how I survived. But I cannot thank you enough for your comment, it is really heartening to hear that from someone else my age dealing with the same issues, helps me understand it's real, not a delusional fantasy or self-centeredness on my part. ❤️
@@LiluBob I was worried about meds as well, have a few physical issues as well. It's amazing to have a quiet brain where I can focus. It was kind of awesome really, after that much time in chaos. I have many coping skills, as I'm sure you do too. I used exercise when I was younger and that sure helps. And a busy schedule. Now there's very little structure.
This was posted a few years ago. It’s the reason I was diagnosed. Not sure why it showed up in my feed. I thought it was funny and relatable! It still didn’t occur to me. Several weeks later, it hit me, “oh sh*t!” Thank you! I got tested.
I was literally opening up a protein bar as you said "protein bar".... I'm gonna go ahead and give myself a point
Feeling incredibly called out.
I think I'm at 400 points or so, so far.
I watched the whole thing because it was highly entertaining and I did jot down the points. Got 169 score. The way you described the different issues made more sense to me than the online adhd tests. More relevant to my life. Thank you.
You actually kept score? Bravo! You may be the first!
Even as someone diagnosed with ADHD for a few years now, this was really entertaining and informative! I felt called out for a lot of these, while some didn't fit at all, but I'm currently looking into getting an autism assessment as well. There are some missing puzzle pieces I just can't figure out 😅
omg I have SEARCHED for this piece of genius. thank you
1:27 i’m diagnosed, and I’ve already wandered to do four different things and attempted to count my points with fingers and toes and a complex memory system instead of writing it
Maybe it needs a disclaimer that says the points aren't the point.
@@RickHasADHD I did eventually figure that out 😂 enjoyed the laugh my dude
Literally went on counting with my hand for singles and my toes for tens. I almost lost the count when I stood up when I realized my phone is on 1% lol
@@RickHasADHDoh yes, that would've been helpful 😂 I took it too literally and wondered what I was supposed to do with the points haha. I did NOT expect a prize though 😉
At 1:28 looking if anyone else having a hard time already haha. I have no idea how many points i got... My brain just said: easy... We just wait till he finished 😂
This video is hilarious!!! And accurate Rick gets 100 points!
That was an AMAZING test, I cried...😂And loved every question❤
This really funny test was how I first realized that i have ADHD!!!!! It changed my life!!! ❤Thank you for putting this back online!!!!!! P.s. I'm over 50!!!!!!
You are most welcome! Enjoy! And please like and share!
Thank you for throwing the squirrel in there. I was wandering, but it brought me back
Oh my God, this was hilarious. Thank you so much.
Just found your site and I'm so grateful for you! I grew up with an extremely ADHD sister (on a leash!), but have recently realized that my mother and I also have it to varying degrees.
This test really solidified things for me. 😮
Thanks again! ❤
Love this video gem. 😊
I just had to remind my youngest that they have lemon cake still.
It was labled with their name and forgot it existed for two weeks.
Ahh the joys of an ADHD family. 😊
The cake was well sealed thankfully, so still good.
Hooray for cake.
In medical school I skipped classes so I could go and read the books. Now at meeting I just star reading in the computer as if i was checking something related and dropping some comments so no one gets suspicious.
You guys actually spent the time to add it up?!?
I ran out of fingers and gave up!
@@bella-beeI ran out of fingers, searched for a piece of paper and had to restart the video because I forgot how jany points I had
I tried but lost count 😂😂😂
nah i have leave a comment with the 1 2 etc separated becose i've use comment to count and don't get lost ^^
I used my computer's calculator application and just hit "1" and then "+" after every point I got, so it added it all up for me automatically.
I have laughed so hard throughout this whole video that I can hardly catch my breath. 98.9% of the time you were describing meeeeee as if you know me well. H E L P . You forgot to mention feeling guilty a lot, and also lonesome from not fitting in. The good part is that maybe I can stop feeling so guilty all the time about failing to accomplish realistic goals because it's NOT MY FAULT! I have faulty electrical brain wiring. ..... So, genius, How can a person with ADHD find happiness and fulfillment in life without constant guilt feelings regarding failing goals?
Do I get a point for pausing the video at 4:06 so I can read other people’s comments?
No, you paused it.
Yeah no.
I would say yes. It's an exaple of a classic ADHD challenge - following through on something.
This is literally one of the best things I’ve heard in a long, long time very funny but very, very true. I really enjoyed your show.
Ah, it’s back! And makes me laugh just as much as it did the first many times I watched it.
I don’t suppose we’ll get March of the ADHD Penguins back again sometime? I figured it belonged to the Totally ADD company and so many it’s now lost forever, and I can live with that… but I so want to show it to people again. Your videos have made me laugh (and cry) so much over the past decade and a half!
Thank you! That was so much fun. I got so much done while I was listening to you😊
Great job!
I am almost 60 years old and recently diagnosed with ADHD. Passed this quiz with flying colors 😂😂😂 1683 points! At least I am good at something!
Same! I'm 57. Hugs... ❤️
Same @NashvilleNative3113 49 here. I feel .... hmm. I think both excited and sad right now after watching this. Time to get back tonthe dishes...
Did you think it would be too much effort to go get a piece of paper to keep track of the points and then halfway through the video you realized that there were way more than you thought and you already forgot how many you have. 100 points
6:59 this was me every time i quit!!! It took me more than 6 months to finally realize that i just need to stop doing what I was doing at the moment when i was "agitated" and not being addicted. I knew that physical addiction was over after a few weeks. but I was truly struggling for more than a year after quitting. Now going on 7 years cigarette free. It was just now I found out it was ADHD. I chocked it up to discovering i had anxiety issues and the smoking was masking since I left the thing causing anxiety to go smoke. (Probably still is anxiety since that is common with ADHD.)
I’m so glad this is back!! I was sad to learn it wasn’t online anymore. Your video is how I got diagnosed in 2021 which changed my life since! Thank you Rick.👍
This is the best! I was counting on my fingers and lost count somewhere near 200. I was laughing so hard.
My score is 9,367. Love the medical referral. I laughed so much- at myself. Im a nurse-entrepreneur. Best quiz ever!
Okay the question about losing interest in the video is not really fair because this video was really entertaining and cracked me up a lot thanks for this 😂
I just want to say thank you, because even though I know this is comedy and not an assessment, it made me seek diagnosis at age 37 when I first watched it a few years ago. My life has improved SO MUCH since then. ❤
This is hilarious!
Alright alright, guess it's just the depression and anxiety after all... I became curious whether this could be me as well but I had 9 points left after subtracting 30 because I always read instructions. Thank you for this hilarious video!
😂Never laughed that hard on being caught in such a charming way. But I still doubt the result: I made it through the video the first time watching, I was only dancing when you kind of told me and couldn’t stop cause the radio was on as well … and my 291 score is doubtable 🙈😅. But my score could be more (or less?) I don’t know exactly cause I can’t find the unopened envelope with my credit card bill where I documented my score 😂. So I am praying that my penalty fee won’t be to high… I did the counting „systematically“ so it is correct for sure 🤣
Love it. This guy is HILARIOUS! I just looked to see video time 0.0 TWENTY MINUTES!! Good thing I decided to comment which snapped me out of whatever state I was in haha.
I am so glad I found this again ha ha I love this video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for bringing this back
I had been looking for this video for years! (I want to say 2 but maybe it's been 4... dunno) I stopped it part way through even though I loved it and then forgot about it. Then remembered and it was nowhere! Anyways...I forget... oh yeah (not editing cause you'll get me) I finished it this time! (At 2 times speed, going backwards every now and then, while washing dishes and having a few online convos). Also... I finally got diagnosed a couple months ago after all 4 of my grown (except one 17 yr old) kids got diagnosed. It's nice to not have to edit my thoughts on a reply.
I’m dying! 😂 this is overwhelming yet hilarious
If you've ever read the comments in a RUclips video and you are surprised to find your own comment there, (which you don't remember writing), give yourself a point. If you clicked the thumbs up button upon reading your own comment, give yourself a bonus point. 😂
Baahhhh hahah haha. OMG. Yes! 😂
YAY !!! Another point! Can I count each time that has happened? I respond to a lot of dog training questions on the Net and sometimes go "wow! Great answer! I would have said that! Only to look down and yep! That was me! HaHa!
@@furrygodmother5199 omg this is scaring me now
😂
Ok ok ok. I have been diagnosed with adhd but I’m watching anyway. On 2x speed of course, and I’m only half way through. You’re amazingly spot on! 😂 I’m going to show this to my husband and tell him it’s a comedy clip 😂
Also, there are good things about ADHD. Intuitive, empathetic, very tenderhearted, creative, funny, friendly, very smart.....
Well, some of us are. But many are not. That's why folks with ADHD are at a much higher risk of depression, divorce, and substance abuse.
The AUDHDers (Autism co-occurrence) maybe not empathetic. Not great at reading people for instance.
@@SilverArseI think I'm an AuDHD'er... And reading people is often hard.. but not when it comes to me being scared of being misunderstood. But I think that's me being hyper alert to how people react to what I say, bc of negative experiences with my mom (or maybe even other people without me realizing it)
333 😎 I am getting assessed for autism and ADHD next week. A long 40 years .........
Yay!!!!!!! I was hoping this video would come back!!! Thank you!
Amazing video! So true!!
That was hilarious and so true. Might get myself a formal test. Dyslexia assessed and confirmed aged 48 yrs. Maybe if I had, had this assessment, I would have been better informed too. Love your presentation of this topic. Cookery at school report said 'would do better if only they would bring in the ingredients'.
Those elasticated shoe laces are a game changer. I had to put my lace up boots away in the cupboard as they drove me nuts but now I’ve discovered elasticated laces that you don’t have to tie I can wear them again!
When I bought new shoes last year I deliberately bought lace ups because I thought it would force me to be more present. And pause. And focus. Oh, and good for my flexibility to bend over or do squats. (And yet some of the time I tied the laces so they're not too tight so I can wiggle my foot into the shoe.) Old habits die hard. New habits take time.
Your wild! I love it! This almost had all my attention
Glad you enjoyed it!
omg! This was hilarious! Absolutely loved it. :) And, yes, I lost count. x
I am a 74 year old woman and started looking at all the information there is on ADHD last week because my 38 daughter recently discovered she has it. Mind blown! It explains everything about my life. I now vacillate between happiness that I finally understand why I am like I am and extreme sadness because I wish I had known about this 60 years ago.
I’m trying to figure out what I can possibly do about it now other than getting as much information as possible as I doubt that any doctor will want to waste time and resources on a retired person of my age.