ADHD: Facts vs Myths

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Guest physician Dr. Lynn Hierlihy discusses some common myths and misconceptions about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
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@outbackwack368 Жыл бұрын

I'm 63 and only found out I had ADHD a few years ago. I'd love to totally control it, but I will not take drugs. Long bicycle rides and hiking is my therapy.

@jamesparlane9289 Жыл бұрын

Good on ya. Fresh air and warm days are a bonus. Also knowing to turn back is important. Do it often enough and you become an expert.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Doing your best Outback. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Agreed James. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@Callisto_Angel 11 ай бұрын

I am thirteen with ADHD and I love going for walks in the forest, it is so calming and it helps me a lot.

@semichiganandy2127 Жыл бұрын

Ours was diagnosed with the non-hyperactive variant of ADD. The lack of the "H" in the diagnosis made things much less stressful and we were lucky in that regard. There is real hope for them. He's a professor in a research university, has achieved a degree of prominence in his field, is an excellent father, and has become extremely socially skilled. He's eccentric, but not too eccentric. We were lucky, but it took work and the appropriate use of prescribed medications (which he didn't need after he was 19). The meds were important when he was a kid, As one example (there are others), without them he would sometimes walk into things. This isn't intended as bragging. It's to let people know that this is not a hopeless situation. Stay with it, keep your fingers crossed, very much try to learn what interests the kid, and do not destroy their self image.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Agreed SE. thanks for watching and subscribing

@diannamcbride1607 Жыл бұрын

I have appreciated these videos so much! We have a 17 year old granddaughter who was diagnosed with ADHD several years ago and I can totally shake my head in affirmation with all of the"myths" you shared about today. Please continue these!

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked them Dianna. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@alidavalentinagosgnach700 Жыл бұрын

This is very interesting!! Thanks Dr.Paul, Dr. Brad and Lynn !!😊

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@kubotajordan9502 Жыл бұрын

This is a really great video @ 61 I probably have some sort of this I have trouble concentrating and staying focused . Too many task going on at one time. Our bodies are a complexed mechanized unit , it's amazing how everything works together . Dr. Lynn is very passionate about this excellent guest doctor . Thank you for having her on . Maybe some docs the deal with adults with ADHD with diagnosis & treatments would be a good video. I really appreciate you alls videos with great topics thank you so much.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kubota. This likely isn’t the end of the discussion. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@darlenericotta7550 Жыл бұрын

I worked at a school in 2001 to 2011 and they were giving medicine for that because they child was to hyper. It was crazy. and sad. Thank you for making it clearer.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Darlene. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@m.m.m.c.a.k.e Жыл бұрын

Dear Doctor, Dr Doctor, Doctor. 😜 She is so sweet 🥹 and welcoming! My favorite subject matter expert guest presenter thus far on your channel(shh don’t tell the others jk)!! Genuinely appreciate how each of your fantastic personalities intellectively disseminate complex journal club topics then collectively deliver via easily understandable layman’s language so us common folk, which some suffering debilitating ailments have a fighting chance at receiving the higher level of care were searching for! Fun fact, I binged your channel all day today! I look forward to the next video! ~Sincerely~

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

That is so awesome Mmm. Glad you like it! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@FunAtMeadowlandsFarm 6 ай бұрын

People with adhd have a very hard time getting motivated to exercise. Instead I volunteer on a farm to get my physical activity and it doesn’t feel like exercise because I love it.

@erikand7455 Жыл бұрын

I am 59 years old and have recently been diagnosed with ADHD. Tomorrow I will start an ADHD medication. I really recognize myself in what you say about ADHD. My life has been very messy so we'll see if it can get a little better with medicine. Keep up with your good work!

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Let’s hope things change for the better for you Erik. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@toryberch Жыл бұрын

My second son has this, he didn't tolerate the meds well but he found his own strategy to manage

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Yes everyone is unique. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@misseygallawan4662 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this information.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Missey. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@GreggBB Жыл бұрын

great information! thank you very much

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Gregg. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@LynnSuthers Жыл бұрын

Thank you- this was very informative and interesting.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Lynn. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@SandiRose2008 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Drs. Paul, Brad, and Lynn!!!

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Very welcome SandiRose. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@vickiepatterson1748 Жыл бұрын

I love myth busters! 😘 I think this is one of the biggest problems with getting some people to seek treatment! They don't know what's truth or what's just plain hearsay. This is why people need to go to a professional instead of listening to people who don't have a clue. I graduated from high school some decades ago and at that time ADHD was hardly known. How many children were misdiagnosed or given wrong treatment because of little to no knowledge? And this is when the myths start flying. The better a patient is informed, the better they will do. There aren't a lot of problems that can't be treated these days. Look at when HIV became a big thing back in the 80's. There were more myths about it than truths. It's a shame we didn't have KZfaq back then, or even computers to do valid searches. But even with all the technology we have today, people don't always take the time to seek the true answer. That's why it's so beneficial to have people like you! You dispell myths and give us pertinent information! I still think you should be called Super Docs! 😉 Once again you've given us accurate information, a good laugh and a great guest who added significant insight! You've done it again Super Docs! You've given us the information we need to seek help for true a diagnosis and treatment. Thanks for sharing another great video! 👍

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Vickie. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@nancyv4431 Жыл бұрын

Bring her back to talk about ADHD in adults. Thanks!

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

We will Nancy. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@ljjackson7106 Жыл бұрын

First and from FLORIDA!!! 🤗

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Nice LJ! The sunshine state! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@traineecanuck Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear Dr Hierlihy’s opinion on the effect of technology on ADHD symptoms. I suspect the answer is broadly “both good and bad” but I have very limited data to back that up.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Yes we can ask hee hee but would agree. Too much likely bad but often can be a creative outlet or a way to focus. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@m.t.nunyagdb6759 Жыл бұрын

I've been diagnosed with a rare mental health illness. It's called dsm 5. (Haha) instead of asking what I'm coping with, they ask what don't you have. But today my depression and sadness are kicking in and really I want to thank you for making me laugh whilst being very informative. I think tomorrow I'll open up the dsm and pick a new mental health problem of mine such as my adhd and possibly I'll get something done.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Mt. We hope you can find the help you deserve. If you really need a laugh watch our video called sometimes you just can’t stop laughing. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@leilaluginbill916 Жыл бұрын

After teaching for thirty years, I had several ADHD students, but one stands out prominently in my mind. A class of 30 other students couldn’t continue because of him. He was a bright, good looking, and charming young man, but a nightmare to have in class. I don’t know if he was medicated or not, but none of the social norms for a classroom seemed to include him. I often wonder how he turned out.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Hope it worked out for him. Was much harder to treat in the past. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@wordswordswords8203 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video. I have a request. I've never had ADHD but I've had various levels of depression throughout my life. Wondering if you guys could do an episode or two on depression. It is such a widespread problem with a lot of physical components and sometimes the only person someone suffering from depression has to reach out to is their doctor. But a lot of doctors, including mine, don't want to talk to you about depression, they just want to prescribe an anti-depressant. It's much more complex than that for me and maybe others out there. When my doctor does that, it just makes me feel more cut off, alone and depressed. Can you shed some light on this topic? I will say just watching your channel and enjoying the laughs and feeling of connection is helping my mood. Thanks so much for being so generous with you time and your talents.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Hi Words. Sorry to hear this and yes it is very common. We can add it to the list. And yes often requires more than medication - like therapy. Wishing you all the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@wordswordswords8203 Жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you for answering this long comment. It means a lot to me. I appreciate you adding it to your list of topics.

@KILLAGUNSHOTS Жыл бұрын

as someone with adhd i can say its like not knowing when to stop despite already having completed the task athletic/mental

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Yea we are certain it is difficult. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@shawnamcdonald2463 Жыл бұрын

I have adhd and I'm 51 as a child I was quoted as a slow learner becous adhd didn't ageist yet. And I had a substance abuse problem did horrible in school and I wish there was help when I was younger.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Yes for sure Shawna. Hope things are ok now. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@amirasummers947 9 ай бұрын

I’m trying to get diagnosed with ADHD/ADD because i relate to alot of the symptoms and I want to get help and treatment for it.

@TalkingWithDocs 9 ай бұрын

See your family doctor who can hopefully get you assessed

@philcojerry Жыл бұрын

Could you discuss the difference between ADD and ADHD?

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

It simply removes the hyperactivity component. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@treasureslayer3049 Жыл бұрын

Wish more of the conversation would have been directed toward adults. Those of us past 50 never heard the word till we were well into adulthood and it’s a bit confusing to think we could have had other options and life made a little easier to figure out.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

We will try and bring her back for a conversation about adults. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@nathanjones3429 Жыл бұрын

What should someone do who suspects they have ADHD and is losing control of their life when they do not have health insurance? Is there any kind of emergency assistance? Is there an achievable course of action to get treatment and meds to get your life on track?

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Hi Nathan. In Canada you would just see your doctor. In the US we assume there are some medical services for people without insurance but are unsure exactly how that works. A local hospital could probably guide you in the right direction. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@horseandcart5978 Жыл бұрын

I didn't hear diet mentioned at all. I believe diet has a huge impact on behaviour. Try eliminating sugar and chocolate and processed foods. Huge amounts of all manner of chemicals in most processed foods.

@redhen689 Жыл бұрын

The female doctor mentioned the importance of nutrition and sleep near the end. It was one of the last things she said.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

So in general we would agree those are good suggestions but there is little scientific research supporting a specific dietary link as a cause for ADHD. But yes eating healthy is always a good idea along with exercise. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@horseandcart5978 Жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Never mind the scientific research. Just get two groups of children, let's say thirty in each group. Feed one group a meal consisting of fresh vegetables, and wholesome grains,and fruit and nuts, with water to drink. Feed the other group a meal consisting of chocolate and sugar, and highly processed potato chips and fizzy drinks. Then try teaching each group a school lesson. See which group has the ADHD.

@MynewTennesseeHome Жыл бұрын

One of my grown daughters and son are ADHD. They are very creative think outside the box people, and very successful. I wonder if there is a genetic component since some of their children show some of the same signs?

@davidslavin5187 Жыл бұрын

Actually I hear that it’s so genetic that doctors will sometimes diagnose parents by diagnosing their children first

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Yes there is My new. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

That is probably true David. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@lindaking9222 Жыл бұрын

Informative as always with the “ myth busters”……sometimes I think I may have ADHD…but considering my age it’s more of a loss of interest & purposely “tuning out”…joking,of course🙂

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Linda! We all lose interest as we age. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@GreenMyrtle Жыл бұрын

curious why treating ADHD needs scrubs? is there something I don't know about ADHD treatment?

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Hi J C. Appreciate the cynicism. We film before operating in the operating hence the scrubs. We are surgeons. Sorry if you struggle with that.

@matthewgraham2546 Жыл бұрын

I wish my dad had seen this, I told him everyday I wasn't lazy. lol

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Yeah some parents really believed that. Sad. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@jamesparlane9289 Жыл бұрын

It is ok to be A DHD as long as you don't hurt others.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Agreed James. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@slomo1716 Жыл бұрын

Is there a genetic component with ADHD?

@lexieee2443 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Hi SLOMo. Yes there can be. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@barberelectronics5672 Жыл бұрын

I always hate hearing "some ADHD people can be very intelligent", I mean, do you say that about neurotypical people? The toughest thing about being ADHD is trying to fit into that majority neurotypical world. ADHD is a minority way of processing (5-8%), not really a disorder or deficit. I'd rather live in my world that jam myself into theirs and end up hating myself or medicating beyond what would be needed to survive outside neurotypical norms. There's no dislike toward neurotypicals, but public school and 9-5 jobs were enough to prove to me the majority of environments are not made for me unless I "med up". I developed my own skills and business, and people of all types come to me, from all over the world, on mutually reasonable terms. And, that hyperfocus is a nice trick to have in your bag too. ADHD should be celebrated, it's just "wonderfully different".

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Agreed Barber. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@michelledamian3219 Жыл бұрын

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@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle. Sorry to hear this. You would need to see someone locally about treatment. Not all gallstones or gallbladders have to come out. It really depends on your symptoms. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@michelledamian3219 Жыл бұрын

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@michelledamian3219 Жыл бұрын

What medicine should I take to reduce so much pain ?

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