Late diagnosed mother here - came very close to an early self imposed end several times! Diagnosis (even pre-official diagnosis) saved me. I was all prepped for the next time I went down the dark hole. A RUclips video might have saved my life.
Same... I got diagnosed after reading and watching russels videos about adhd to help my son, who was on the adhd pathway with childrens mental health at the time. They're now saying he doesnt have adhd its trauma from his 10 year old sister shouting when he was a few months old 🤦♀️ he ticks almost nothing on the trauma criteria other than the overlaps and it doesnt make any difference that i, his mother, have adhd 🤯 i wish russell could educate CAMHS clinicians, their knowledge of adhd is so poor.
The low agreeableness point is interesting to me as a late diagnosed woman (23). With surface level things, I am extremely agreeable (to the point of saying i like something too when I've never tried it or i hate it), but in interpersonal relationships or with things I feel strongly about, I've accidentally ended relationships by making mountains out of mole hills. I am very transparent in the way I communicate, which a lot of people interpret as if I am trying to start conflict with them. Part of growing up for me has been to think of how this might be interpreted in an unintentional way. Sometimes I feel like I have to be a mindreader. Anyway, that study made me think about this tendency as a trait of low agreeableness. Thanks for your video, Dr. Barkley!
Thank you for highlighting the genetic factor in the ADHD Mother study. Another variable, aside from factoring the mother’s ADHD, is even knowing about it (you did mention screening). I struggled immensely postpartum and was being treated for postpartum rage (a subset of PPD/PPA), while others in the group seems to get better, the older my baby got, the more I struggled. Until I realised I was undiagnosed ADHD and suddenly my life made sense and I could approach motherhood in a way where I supported my brain and nervous system instead of constantly battling it. Thank you so much for sharing this research.
I keep you in my prayers, professor, and your family. I pray you live a long and healthy life so you can continue your beautiful mission. ❤God bless you
Thanks for your video, the depression part is fascinating and I think they looked from the wrong side. When you have ADHD and all the executive functioning problems that come with that, oh boy is motherhood a challenge - and depression is always lurking, because you feel such a failure at being a woman, a wife and a mother sometimes. Organising households is dreadfully hard as an ADHD woman. I was in my 50s when I got my diagnosis, so I just felt like I was incompetent at being a wife, mother and woman my entire life, and I'm only now being more gentle on myself after finding out I have ADHD.
@@hugglesnz yes, this exactly- just diagnosed this year, yesterday was my 61st birthday. I tried really hard! Some of my adult kids are pretty resentful and I don’t blame them. I’m learning to be as understanding with myself as I tried to be with others.
Thank you Dr Barkley!! As someone who has glaucoma + AuDHD and can’t use stimulants as a result, I eagerly await all your research breakdowns of alternative methods!
If non-stimulant medications aren’t already on your radar, check out Strattera, Qelbree, Intuniv, and extended-release clonidine. Off-label, also Wellbutrin, if the others fail to help.
Have you considered some of the possible indirect causes? I experience this sometimes and here are my theories on why: -anecdotally I find people with ADHD can often be guilty of sitting in less-than-ergonomic ways, ie with legs crossed, one knee scrunched up, or by constantly bouncing a leg, hunching over work, or staring down at our phones too much. -some medications can cause a bit more tension in the body, like jaw clenching or holding shoulders up tightly without realizing, which can travel down the neck and back and cause pain over time -due to lower dopamine in adhd, maybe it’s possible we are just more sensitive to discomfort and pain in our bodies and more aware of tension and pain Personally I’ve found a combination of weight lifting and yoga to be so beneficial for all my adhd symptoms, including releasing tension in my neck and shoulders!
@@trewdat361 I found out about my possible ADHD through a Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos blog discussing comorbidities. I watched the linked video (Dr Brown) out of curiosity, not expecting to recognize myself. Turns out hypermobility is a common comorbidity and it definitely can cause back and neck pain. One does not need to be flexible to have hypermobile syndromes. It can show up in other ways, like gastrointestinal problems. Dr. Bradley’s video is interesting and a great starting point.
You know, I had a feeling about the genetic testing to see which meds one might respond to better was kind of bunk. It seems like a great idea, and I know there are more panels than ever to test for certain things, but I was dubious about in relation to ADHD and medication specifically. Thank you for including this. Studies are being done, but nothing actionable yet. Good to know.
Dr. Barkley, do you have suggestions for search terms in literature databases for the concept of adhd prosthetics that you mention towards the end of your point-of-performance RUclips video? Or even (author, year) if you have the time? Thank you.
Wait a sec.. what metrics for “agreeableness” are used? I masked hard and was still punished for rebelliousness. I also tried very hard to fit in and completely stifled myself. I am 61 and finally saying “I’ll do what I want. Societal standards for females is oppressive.
‘Rebelliousness’ ?? In what way …🤔 Can be exerted in different ways and ‘direction’, right ? Only for oneself (to be special ) OR for ‘the common good’ … 🤔 (and they will be received differently..)
I mean, massage is nice for people with ADHD, and people without ADHD. It feels great LMAO No idea if it improves ADHD symptoms, but it does make you more relaxed.
Anxiety and depression both affect executive functioning, so massage would help to relax the anxious person’s muscles and the nervous system as well as relieve pain and provide healing touch to those depressed.
Hi Doctor Barkley. I love your work. Thanks you for shining light on this illness. I believe your contribution is unique in adhd. I was diagnosed with innatentive adhd as a child due to staring at the wall. People would have to clap at me to come back. No medicine. Things were hard but no one knew and I did well in school. I am mexican and went to medical school and finally started researching about this now. When I saw your description of CDS, I believe I fit the description perfectly. Have you considered it could be linked with really mild autism? I never had the typical adhd and maybe cds in a manifestarion of some autistic traits or maybe it is something totally different. Once I tried Modafinil and I felt that for the first time I was "awake" as if sone part of my brain is just not on.
Late diagnosed mother here - came very close to an early self imposed end several times! Diagnosis (even pre-official diagnosis) saved me. I was all prepped for the next time I went down the dark hole. A RUclips video might have saved my life.
likewise, thanks for saying that
glad you found some help. thanks for watching.
@@hugglesnz I’m glad you are too! 💜
Same... I got diagnosed after reading and watching russels videos about adhd to help my son, who was on the adhd pathway with childrens mental health at the time. They're now saying he doesnt have adhd its trauma from his 10 year old sister shouting when he was a few months old 🤦♀️ he ticks almost nothing on the trauma criteria other than the overlaps and it doesnt make any difference that i, his mother, have adhd 🤯 i wish russell could educate CAMHS clinicians, their knowledge of adhd is so poor.
The low agreeableness point is interesting to me as a late diagnosed woman (23). With surface level things, I am extremely agreeable (to the point of saying i like something too when I've never tried it or i hate it), but in interpersonal relationships or with things I feel strongly about, I've accidentally ended relationships by making mountains out of mole hills. I am very transparent in the way I communicate, which a lot of people interpret as if I am trying to start conflict with them. Part of growing up for me has been to think of how this might be interpreted in an unintentional way. Sometimes I feel like I have to be a mindreader. Anyway, that study made me think about this tendency as a trait of low agreeableness. Thanks for your video, Dr. Barkley!
Thank you for highlighting the genetic factor in the ADHD Mother study. Another variable, aside from factoring the mother’s ADHD, is even knowing about it (you did mention screening). I struggled immensely postpartum and was being treated for postpartum rage (a subset of PPD/PPA), while others in the group seems to get better, the older my baby got, the more I struggled. Until I realised I was undiagnosed ADHD and suddenly my life made sense and I could approach motherhood in a way where I supported my brain and nervous system instead of constantly battling it.
Thank you so much for sharing this research.
I enjoy doing it. glad you find it useful.
I keep you in my prayers, professor, and your family. I pray you live a long and healthy life so you can continue your beautiful mission. ❤God bless you
Thank you for your continued dissemination, Dr Barkley.
You are very welcome
I think massage helps pretty much everything. Muscle tension is a distraction and ADHD makes for a tense body a lot of the time.
Thanks for your video, the depression part is fascinating and I think they looked from the wrong side. When you have ADHD and all the executive functioning problems that come with that, oh boy is motherhood a challenge - and depression is always lurking, because you feel such a failure at being a woman, a wife and a mother sometimes. Organising households is dreadfully hard as an ADHD woman. I was in my 50s when I got my diagnosis, so I just felt like I was incompetent at being a wife, mother and woman my entire life, and I'm only now being more gentle on myself after finding out I have ADHD.
Your life seems to have been mutch like mine. Thank you fore your shearing, ❤😊
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@@hugglesnz yes, this exactly- just diagnosed this year, yesterday was my 61st birthday. I tried really hard! Some of my adult kids are pretty resentful and I don’t blame them. I’m learning to be as understanding with myself as I tried to be with others.
You are helping, thank you Dr. Barkley.
🙏
Thank you Dr Barkley!! As someone who has glaucoma + AuDHD and can’t use stimulants as a result, I eagerly await all your research breakdowns of alternative methods!
If non-stimulant medications aren’t already on your radar, check out Strattera, Qelbree, Intuniv, and extended-release clonidine. Off-label, also Wellbutrin, if the others fail to help.
My pleasure!
Thank you so much for your research and reports. 😊
Any time!
Massage does reduce anxiety due to relaxation. But not much else for ADHD.
Thank you Dr.Barkley
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thanks for the video dr. barkley!
My pleasure!
Thank you for your videos.
Thank you for watching.
I'm interested in seeing any studies finding any relationships between ADHD and back/neck pain.
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Have you considered some of the possible indirect causes? I experience this sometimes and here are my theories on why:
-anecdotally I find people with ADHD can often be guilty of sitting in less-than-ergonomic ways, ie with legs crossed, one knee scrunched up, or by constantly bouncing a leg, hunching over work, or staring down at our phones too much.
-some medications can cause a bit more tension in the body, like jaw clenching or holding shoulders up tightly without realizing, which can travel down the neck and back and cause pain over time
-due to lower dopamine in adhd, maybe it’s possible we are just more sensitive to discomfort and pain in our bodies and more aware of tension and pain
Personally I’ve found a combination of weight lifting and yoga to be so beneficial for all my adhd symptoms, including releasing tension in my neck and shoulders!
there is a connection in terms of general health complaints including pain as well as fibromyalgia. see my video on health outcomes.
@@trewdat361 I found out about my possible ADHD through a Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos blog discussing comorbidities. I watched the linked video (Dr Brown) out of curiosity, not expecting to recognize myself. Turns out hypermobility is a common comorbidity and it definitely can cause back and neck pain. One does not need to be flexible to have hypermobile syndromes. It can show up in other ways, like gastrointestinal problems. Dr. Bradley’s video is interesting and a great starting point.
Thank you Dr.Barkley. Are you planning a course in the near futuro??? 🙏🙏🙏
You know, I had a feeling about the genetic testing to see which meds one might respond to better was kind of bunk. It seems like a great idea, and I know there are more panels than ever to test for certain things, but I was dubious about in relation to ADHD and medication specifically. Thank you for including this. Studies are being done, but nothing actionable yet. Good to know.
Why did the coffee file a report?
Because it got mugged!
I just come here for the jokes now 😂 Also love your ADHD content - my psychiatrist even recommended your videos!!
Very educational video. Despite the dad jokes.
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The deaf joke made me lol. Hubby…
me too!
Dr. Barkley, do you have suggestions for search terms in literature databases for the concept of adhd prosthetics that you mention towards the end of your point-of-performance RUclips video? Or even (author, year) if you have the time? Thank you.
I have lots of suggestions in my videos here on adult ADHD but also in my book Taking Charge of Adult ADHD. be well
Dr. Barkley, do you have any insights on neurofeedback therapy for ADHD?
Yes. I have an earlier video on it. I don’t recommend it.
@@russellbarkleyphd2023 thank you.
Wait a sec.. what metrics for “agreeableness” are used? I masked hard and was still punished for rebelliousness. I also tried very hard to fit in and completely stifled myself. I am 61 and finally saying “I’ll do what I want. Societal standards for females is oppressive.
Neuroticism! Put us all in an asylum already! 🤬🤬🤬
‘Rebelliousness’ ?? In what way …🤔 Can be exerted in different ways and ‘direction’, right ? Only for oneself (to be special ) OR for ‘the common good’ … 🤔 (and they will be received differently..)
Gah! Must remember to stop looking at other things while listening/not listening! 😳
I mean, massage is nice for people with ADHD, and people without ADHD.
It feels great LMAO
No idea if it improves ADHD symptoms, but it does make you more relaxed.
Anxiety and depression both affect executive functioning, so massage would help to relax the anxious person’s muscles and the nervous system as well as relieve pain and provide healing touch to those depressed.
What is seen as luxury to one is necessity to another.
Can you talk at all about ADHD with trichotillomania/ body repetitive disorders?
it’s very uncommon, as is Tourette’s syndrome but it can coexist with ADHD in about 2-4% of cases.
Hi Doctor Barkley. I love your work. Thanks you for shining light on this illness. I believe your contribution is unique in adhd. I was diagnosed with innatentive adhd as a child due to staring at the wall. People would have to clap at me to come back. No medicine. Things were hard but no one knew and I did well in school. I am mexican and went to medical school and finally started researching about this now. When I saw your description of CDS, I believe I fit the description perfectly. Have you considered it could be linked with really mild autism? I never had the typical adhd and maybe cds in a manifestarion of some autistic traits or maybe it is something totally different. Once I tried Modafinil and I felt that for the first time I was "awake" as if sone part of my brain is just not on.
CDS is linked to ASD as much or more as to ADHD. be well