I’ve been with you since you originally did your video from Perth. Glad you shared this with us. It’s hard to share this to a bunch of strangers. If anything know that it encourages a lot of us to seek help for the mental issues. Especially hard when we are Asian and harder for older generations to understand such thing a mental issues. Take care your sanity and know we are here for you just as you are in your own time

I was so lucky when I travelled to Japan because I happened to be on Concerta. This video means everything to me as someone who also lives with ADHD. Thank you for sharing!

I was diagnosed with “Audhd” literally a few weeks ago. I’m in my 30s too…so, it would have been nice to know a long time ago! My situation is sort of similar. I’m from the US, but live in Italy where these aren’t really recognized in adults. I stumbled across the idea of ASD just by chance when a friend was explaining why she got her 7yr old assessed, and some of his traits stood out to me. Long story short, I went back home and was able to get assessed. My friend’s son ended up being neurotypical and I was diagnosed with ASD and inattentive ADHD. Now I’m back in Italy where I think most ADHD meds are illegal too, but I need time to adjust and do research still anyway. However, just finally knowing what was going on with me has made such a positive difference in the way I perceive myself. Thanks for sharing, Kim. There’s a lot of us realizing we’re in the same boat 😅

Number 1, ALWAYS take care of yourself and listen to your body! I have noticed in my mid 40s, I'm changing and I know that it is part of getting older but what I do realize and need at this point in my life is being surrounded by people who love you, support you and doing things that make you happy. My "circle" now, is so much smaller compared to my 20s and 30s and I'm with ok with that. Balance! Whether it be work, change in my diet, a passion (ie. hobby, dance, etc) and the life I share with my wife (no kids), balance is so key! So, take care of yourself and know that you're not alone with what you're going through. Be happy, healthy and be loved!

We appreciate you Kim! Thanks for making all of these videos over the years. I've never been to Japan but I've always wanted to go and watching your videos has taught me a lot about Japan and almost makes me feel like I've been there many times. Please take the time you need and thanks for doing what you do. I'm always staying subbed to the channel as you're definitely one of my favorite KZfaqrs (and Twitch streamers)!

Thanks for sharing Kim! Your sharing of your symptoms and experience has made me look into the subject of ADHD as I recognised a lot of the symptoms in myself and my family members

Thank you for talking about this Kim! I am about your age and I was luckily diagnosed with ADHD as a kid. This video is refreshing to hear about the topic.

Thank you Kim for posting this video! It’s very annoying that Neurodivergence is often overlooked in females.

I watched your video 2 months ago and felt like you were talking about me 99%! everything you talked about, I always thought that this was just me and my personality. Today I had an appointment with a psychiatrist and he said the things I am describing are pretty obvious. I will get more diagnostics very soon! So thank you very very much for this video! ❤

Much respect to you for sharing something so personal that could help others.

Good job Kim!!! Self care is always important. ❤❤❤

I am glad that you are taking care of yourself, making efforts to make your life enjoyable and closer to normalcy. Stay strong!

I got diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 32 in Japan, in the countryside to boot! The process from start to finish was only a day and by the end of the week I got diagnosed, I was on concerta and getting regularly checkups with a therapist. My Psychiatrist also helped me with the paperwork to get a mental disability certificate as well. Japan has a lot of issues they're dealing with but omg, when it comes to mental healthcare, they are working on it. I know, lately, medical experts have now started to see ADHD as a spectrum, which is extremely helpful because not all people with ADHD have the same issues. I struggle so much with memory loss, disorganization, perfectionism (I was surprised with this one!) hyper independence and severe low self-esteem, which gets worse when I'm under stress. ADHD should not be romanticized, it's not something that goes away either and TBH, I feel like it gets worse the older I get.

Thank you so much for sharing this past of your story with us 👍 It's great to see other people with ADHD or Asperger's who can succeed in life. The anxiety of very last minute work can be crippling....

Thanks for sharing your story and experience and I am glad you have found help.

Yes please I would like to see more videos about ADHD on your vlog channel. Just in terms of ‘symptoms’ cos I basically do everything that you listed in this video, and also how you cope with it! Thanks Kim 🙏🏻

Glad to hear you’re feeling better after seeking help and meds, Kim! I’m in a similar boat and didn’t realize I had anxiety my entire high school and college years until I asked my doctor for help. Got on anxiety meds and it’s like my life totally changed. Mental health needs to be talked about more and you’re doing a good thing by being so open about it. I hope it helps others who may have similar symptoms!

Thanks for sharing this, kim. This gave me a little bit insight of Japan's mental healthcare. I would so love to know how therapies work over there, from price to the things they can and can't do as I am thinking of staying in japan in the future. And also would really appreciate it if you could do a video on it + your opinion on mental and physical healthcare in japan for foreigners like what must we look out for and etc etc. Much love!

This helped me so much. Thanks for this video.

Thank you for your openness about mental health, it’s great to see more and more KZfaqrs share their stories with everyone. I had no idea how difficult it is to get certain medications in Japan, hopefully things change in the future so it’s more attainable. Wishing you all the best with your mental health journey 😊

Wow,thanks for being open about your condition.I always knew as I got older that I had this condition with similar symptoms and that it has probably kept me from showing my full potential in life just in general. I guess I get by through going around it somewhat so it hasn’t affected me as much I think realizing that’s what I have I force myself to accomplish what needs to be done. To be honest I’ve heard of the name but never thought about it until I came across your Chanel and looked up the definition.I love watching videos of Japan as I miss visiting Japan so all the Chanel’s from people bring Japan to me. Well good luck in all that you do and thanks for sharing this with everyone.

Thank you so much for sharing this! ADHD can be quite challenging and we females often go undiagnosed. My son was diagnosed, and as i was learning about it, I recognized my own symptoms that had made my life difficult.

Thanks for sharing, we will always keep following you and enjoy any content you produce :)

I'm so glad to hear that you are doing so much better now! Mental health issues is 1 of the most difficult thing to tackle for sure! I may not have ADHD but I have other mental health issues aka depression. Whenever I tried to get helped things calmed down for a while. But when I'm put in a very bad environment I can start to feel it acting up again so I think I can somehow relate to this video? 😔

Thank you so much for sharing! I’ve subbed for years (around 2018/19!). I’m considering seeking a diagnosis this year and this video has comforted/given me a push to make sure i’m getting help I need 🙏🏽

Hey Kim, thanks for your candid sharing. I’ve always had the misconception that ADHD is a children’s condition… I don’t even know why I thought that way. It’s really helpful to know how having ADHD can affect one’s life, so that if I ever meet someone with a similar condition, I’d be more understanding. And it’s great to know you have the support you need in japan :)

Thanks for posting about your ADHD journey. It can be hard to talk online or on social media about any behavior that society doesn't consider normal. I am autistic and had suspected something was different about my reactions to the world around me but i didn't find out until a few years ago. I think as long as you have a good support network and can treat the condition so it doesn't feel like a burden you can live with it, and see how you navigate life differently. In the meantime, as far as videos, just do whatever you can handle and makes you happy.

I have ADHD, I have gone through so many difficulties in life because of it and it has made me feel different than others. But I think that it also made me a better artist because I think outside the box. I've learned to accept it too. thank you so much for sharing this, it means a lot, also makes me feel more of a connection with you when I watch your videos now! 😊

I was recently diagnosed during a PhD program and there are definitely drawbacks to adhd and it really helped explain things. It often presents differently in women than men. The fixation is quite apparent and probably what made me so good at research. Thanks for sharing

This video was definitely very helpful! It makes me look at myself a little harder. I do have a therapist that treats me for depression. Thank you for talking about this, it helps people seek help and not be afraid to share. Sending lots of hug & prayers your way! 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

Hey Kim , You will overcome it ❤

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I appreciate you sharing this. I’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD as well. The revelation of that made me realize I’ve been beating myself up for something that was out of my control.

I have ADHD, too. It can be super difficult but remember you're not alone. Mindfullness, gratitude journal, list making & setting phone reminders has helped me. I also don't drink or do drugs and hardly any caffeine.

There are quite a few of us out there Kim, many don’t even understand what they have. Thank you for your insight! I have found many with ADHD are very bright creative people who can do things very fast. It’s almost annoying that some people cannot keep up with us. One negative is hyper-focus like you mentioned; I can be so focused on something that when someone makes a loud noise, it’s completely startles and throws me off kilter, almost like instant fear which turns immediately into annoyance. ADHD is manageable, just have to keep in mind that it is always there. I found your channel through a search of Tokyo as I am going solo for the 1st time mid August and this video was a bonus to me! 😊

This was so helpful for me. Your story is the same word for word as my husbands story. He is 41 and he is on the waitlist for the psychiatrist in Sydney but we all know from the GP that he has ADHD. He masked it for his whole life and could also do it with one kid but when we had our second child, he shut down. It was like he broke. I think the GP diagnosing him took a massive weight off him. I wish he had done it years ago. Hoping once he finally see's a psychiatrist in the next few months then he can get sorted. Thank you for sharing.

I never realised I could bring my medication to Japan if I lived here for awhile! I just assumed I would have to go off it! This is amazingly helpful.

Thank you so much for being open about this Kim! ADHD in women is so under diagnosed and overlooked and so many women with undiagnosed ADHD struggle heavily to get by when we shouldn't have to struggle unnecessarily. I also think there may be more stigma or lack of diagnosing in Asian communities for ADHD and I think that helps open the door to it for people who may have an added barrier to assessment and treatment for ADHD. The more we talk about it, are open and understanding as well as compassionate towards folks with ADHD, the more likely people aren't going to suffer in silence or worry about stigma associated with it. When I was learning about ADHD in class (I have a BA in Psychology) it was like learning about my mom and brother in class essentially. I've always thought they had ADHD but didn't realize how much they had it. I went home and told both of them to get assessed immediately and they both were diagnosed. My mom started receiving medication treatment for it and I can tell it's made a difference for her. She started a certificate she's always wanted and I was mega worried (she got accepted into the program before starting treatment). I was so worried because I know she gets easily overwhelmed, distracted and has a hard time multi-tasking (she was working and helping my brother raise my nephew). However, she started her medications before starting class and has been killing it. I've noticed a huge difference in her ability to get things done and she just doesn't seem as easily overwhelmed as before. My brother is not wanting to take medications and I respect his perspective but I also think it might benefit him so much and make his life easier. I'm going to see about asking him to give it a try at least just to say he gave it a shot. I also have friends who were diagnosed in their mid twenties who said meds improved their lives a lot too. I think anyone who suspects they have it get assessed because if you do and it's untreated you're going through so much unnecessary stress. If you actively ignore it or deny it despite the hardships... you're depriving yourself of the care you deserve. There's times where I wonder if I have it because I do have inattentiveness, forgetfulness and procrastinate like crazy but I've been told that it's my anxiety, stress and depression. I might still try to get assessed just in case.

Thank you for sharing this. I know it must have been dificult to share however , mental health awareness can only be raised through videos like this , owning up to who you are while still sharing your struggless

Great video. I can so relate. I’ve been diagnosed for a number of years now.

Muchas Gracias!!!!!!!!!!

I missed you girl 😊 and you look adorable❤

Thank you for this video. I do most of the things on your list (when you said you get bored on your hobbies I immediately saw the boxes of watercolor and drawing stuff I was really into for like three months. Spend more time researching and buying than actually drawing and painting). At the beginning of the pandemic I lost the motivation to study/exercise. Now I really struggle with procrastination to the point that it affects my job. I just can't concentrate and doing home office is not helping me neither. I got distracted easily at home. I will research about ADHD more and will see what options have here.

Awe Kim... I ve been with you since you were sharing an apt with Bronwyn. Love you girl. I have noticed you are calmer but never ever thought you anything else but sweet fun loving you. I understand about ADHD... I have family members and clients under medication. I just miss you streaming on TikTok. I wish you the very best. Eric is a great husband and well Hina is the best fur baby because of your love. I think it feels good to shed the light on struggling; because we all have our own. I just love you ... From here in Los Angeles. You have always been so thoughtful and kind.. please be this way towards yourself and not get overwhelmed... You have great energy and motivation now !!! Proud of you my dear friend. ❣️❣️❣️🙏❣️❣️❣️

Thank you for sharing this! My son was diagnosed a little while ago and I realised I must have it too. I can so relate to the ability to blather on to fill the silence and the endless new hobbies lol. Right now I'm juggling 4 different craft projects and the motivation is that I'm about to start a new one so I felt I need to try to finish some of the projects I was already in the middle of lol. But it does feel terrible to go all in to something and then realise in a few months you have no desire to continue it! 😩

Missed you, Kim! Thank you so much for sharing. Please take care always. 💜

Thank you for sharing your experience hopefully ppl can learn from you & appreciate it #Blessings #Goodvibes 🧡💛💚💙

Thank you, Kim new sub, would love to hear everything and your experience with ADHD, I have the same issues I have been dealing with for over 20 yrs, diagnosed at an older age also, i get all this motivation then I buy the stuff and lose all motivation it is so frustrating sticking to something that should be fun or enjoyable. I take medication and I also feel that is the only way to really be able to hold a job and get up, its a real struggle, then I come home and I am exhausted and I love my job. I had just seen so many similarities I appreciate your video. Much love and blessings from Washington State.

Thank you for sharing this. Im pretty sure I have adhd. People have said this to me even my husband. It became the worst especially since i had my baby and was going months without sleeping. I have been high functioning before then and found positives and coping mechanisms to deal with my tendancies which put off me getting diagnosed. I can relate to not paying attention conversations, and the constant starting and stopping projects and hobbies and many behaviors you mentioned. Its only recently ive been thinking seriosuly about getting help espceialy when it comes time for me to go back to work and also so i can be the best i can be for my daughter. Also i do automatic payments for everything lol because i forget important bills all the time lol Thank you Kim for sharing your story!

as a college student with ADHD who wants to study abroad in japan soon this video is SO SO helpful!! in the US its been "easy" (for me personally at least) to have ways to deal with ADHD in terms of medication (except for the adderral shortage) and accommodations in University. but since being diagnosed over a year ago I've wondered and stressed a bit about how I would be able to deal with ADHD in japan so I'm so grateful to see someone who also experiences this and is able to give information on it! especially since I used to watch your videos ALL the time in middle school when I first wanted to study abroad. thank you for the informational video!! 💕

Nice work keep working 🎉❤

Thanks for sharing your story. It was so relatable, particularly with the talking to fill silences and running out of water (I really need to refill my cup). I also live in Japan and got diagnosed a year ago at 37 after I had a major burnout during the pandemic. My psych doesn't prescribe stims, so I've tried the 2 non-stims with no success. I knew it was difficult in Japan, but had no idea it was that bad. Kind of reluctant to try a different doctor to see if they'll prescribe concerta even if I have a referral from my psych.

I remember in some of your vlogs you'd leave behind things in taxis for example, and a few other things I can't even remember, because I'd been watching you since 2015 , but gee you make great vlogs about Japan

Oh no… I didn’t get diagnosed before moving to Japan - ahhh regardless , thank you for sharing.I feel much less alone 🌟

Good for you lovely! Cute dress, or top as well❤❤

Wow!!!! You are telling my story. I went through all the same things too

Thank you

I would send this video to an ex-BF, but he's TOO FAR gone to listen, he actually THRIVES in his self-pity. I will support someone like you, Kim, especially know- ing you got help. Brava!!!

I had ADHD as well. But i was hyper too. I couldnt sit still. I was well behaved, i did what i was told, but it was really difficult. Even College, i still had it. I was a late student. I went back to college as a 27 yr old. I had a hard time studying. I would go outside n split wood. I would study and repete, split wood. Sitting still was so difficult for me. Its something that makes success hard to achieve ur goals. Thank u for sharing hon. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

That sounds extremely relevant and similar 😮

You can only get one month of Concerta at a time in most states in America. Also not all pharmacies here are required to carry controlled substances, as well.

I was also diagnosed with ADHD (among other things) in my late 20's, later than most people. I was on concerta but switched to another brand. And unfortunately my other medication (plus my other prescriptions for my other mental health issues) were also banned in Japan so I just worked with my psychiatrist and temporarily went off all of my meds that would be banned in Japan - in a healthy manner. I was only travelling in Japan for a month and decided - "hell I lived before without the medication, I can live a month without it." And it worked. But I definitely couldn't live without them all again. I'm glad you were able to get it in Japan ALSO OMG I HAVE THE SAME WATER BOTTLE lol

As someone who's been watching you for years, I'll take this as a sign to get an official diagnosis.

What you described going through growing up matches what i've gone through... to the letter... i figured I have add, but never get diagnosed. Didn't think it was necessary, but I had no idea it can be managed with medication. Only issue is i'm on blood pressure meds for HBP so stimulants might not be an option for me.

I have really bad ADHD since i was a little boy. But it feels good to hear someone else say they have it and make a video about it especically in Japan because that is where I actaully want to live when I get the money. What a coincidence lol. BTW great content as always.

ya, the pandemic definitely shined a light on my own symptoms for ADHD. Never really knew half of these things I did were even signs of it, I never really thought it was normal, but never thought of it as ADHD because I never had the hyperactivity it felt like it. I wasn't loud, very introverted. But the hyperfocus, the quick to boredom, the easily distracted and forgetting why entered a room, all things I experience daily. The medications they use for it in the U.S. though always make me very leery because so many side effects. And ya the vast majority of them, are illegal in Japan.

Thank you so much for sharing this 🥰 I've been watching for a while (since just before your first Japan move), and i always related to your behaviours, plot twist though i then got told in 2020 (by my new adhd gaming addict friends) that i "100% have adhd", and then i started to think maybe you did too haha. I didn't get my diagnosis till 2022 though unfortunately (Nhs struggles). I'm glad you got the clarity you needed because like you say, it's really not a "cool" thing to have, but we're not about to lose to all those "normies" are we hehe 😝

Hey..take care about yourself

Thank you for sharing these information. Is it possible to be able to know who youre psychiatrist in Australia is?

Welp... I'm at 4:30 mins and I've checked all the symptoms so far. I better go check myself 👀

there is a lot that resonates in your story, minus the diagnosis and really good grades. I hope it is okay to mention how beautiful you are.

This is me everyday. I also have ADHD and got way worse during covid

I have some form of ADHD it sucks but I learn to live with it

Hey Kim, do you experience any side effects from the medication?

You should look into auditory processing disorder. It’s pretty common with ADHD. Good luck.

Thank you for sharing all this helpful information! Do you know if this is the process followed in Japan for people suffering from depression? Is there a website I could find more details about depression medication?

Yes my appointments in Aussie are around $500+ is horrific

Hi kim, where did you buy you dress?

Thank you for telling about this! Openness is the key to accept yourself. And it’s definitely not easy Living with it, 🙂😉♥️.

Thank you so much for this video. My daughter recently got dx with Adult ADHD. She finally got on the correct medication that works for her. If you feel up to it, can you share a video on how this dx has affected your relationship with you husband. Thank you! Hugs

super relatable, I was the same. I found out during the end of the pandemic. When I was younger they put me through all kinds of test because they thought I had a learning disability. It was 100% me not caring about learning things like English. I mean it shoulda have been obvious that I had it when I learned Mandarin and Japanese or when I lost interest in math and started doing bad in it. Or one of the many millions of signs up til then. I think the pandemic kinda highlighted it and wrote it in bold letters for all to see.

Hello sweetheart, good to see you well.

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Hi really need some advice. My partner & I are going to japan in january next year however he is currently on anti depressants. Do we need permit to bring it to japan? will be in japan for 15 days. im a bit concerned😟 also from sydney to japan we have a layover of 1hr20mins to HK is that enough time? Thanks for your help

I think you may have convinced me to go see a specialist as I share a lot of behaviours you described which was a little concerning.

i wish i forgot things. i remember to much memories, im cant forget. i have autism too; complex2(ASD). i can remember till age 4 to now, i cant forget. complex2 is a disorder a mixup between reality to fantasy thinking. its like pdd-noss. i take paracetamol for migrains when my head is to much full of memories. i wish forget, but i cant.

Also, if you go to City Hall in the area you live at in Japan and go talk to the Health and Welfare Division, you can actually get 90 percent of all your mental healthcare costs covered. I paid about 780 Yen a month for a month's supply of Concerta and Anti-anxiety meds. My visit costs were only 480 yen and when I needed a doctor's note from my therapist (HINT: They are expensive in Japan!) I only paid 2000 yen for it!

I think i might have ADHD im going to go to my doctor to see, i buy things to do and then dont do them or start and then dont do it. I have lots of new things to do but never started. They only thing i can do is cross stitch but at a low pace i use it do it till it was finished when i was young but not now. I get frustrated if things go wrong and get angre but its got worse than before. And i forget to take my medication for my back pain and that has made it worse. And i start to talk about something and forget what i was talking about. And i try and start my car with the door key. In the uk we only get one month of medicine and i have to sigh for tramadol as it a controlled drug now in the uk. Thank you for telling us it must of been hard. Love you too ❤❤❤❤

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fuck I think I have adhd now and things are starting to make sense. Especially the ask me to do something while I'm busy/focused and I'll forget 5 seconds later despite saying yes....and hobby hopping... If i'm reading something im not interested in/not in the mood for like studying a subject I'll have no idea what I read and have to read it over like 5 times to understand. However, if I'm last minute (fire under my butt situation) I will hyper focus and go into super study mode...

I have ADD and I used to be on Concerta when I was in high school because it was all day lasting and I didn't have to take a second dose of it, my doctor took me off it when I turned 18 because he didn't feel I needed to stay on it and could make my own choices knowing the consequences of what the bad choices would be but recently I've been feeling like I should be put back on it or another med so I have to talk to my neurologist and see what he has to say about it.

Hey Kim, thanks for sharing, that was a great to hear you insight into your life. Just want to say, there is no shame in everything you mentioned. I will always be your friend no matter what you go through. 👋 I miss hanging out with you, and I feel that you have always been a great friend towards me, I found it difficult to comprehend when you mentioned that you would forget.. I had to think back to our track record, from what I remember, I don't recall you cancelling out on me, or forgetting any hang-outs, this could be back in the days when we use to play cameras, or even when we just coincidently happen to be in the same city together (back in Perth, or Sydney) 📷🌆 I will always believe that you have always been there for me. I just want to say, that it has always means a lot to me. - This is by no means an obligation that you 'have to sustain that forever.' One day I may ask and you may not be available, I know that will be alright, life happens, Stay strong , safe and take care!!😊

I have your exact symptoms

Okay, now I'm kind of worried I have this too. I always thought I can't have ADHD because I can focus on some things for hours on end without issue and finished my uni and two apprenticeship programs successfully. But I do most of the things you listed and did the same thing while studying (cramming everything into my head within days/hours and then forgetting everything right away). Now I see comments that ADHD often manifests differently in females...

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Often women will be diagnosed later in life because you’ve developed many coping mechanisms to deal with it (speaking from experience). However, these coping mechanisms only serve you for a certain extent. Also ADHD has zero correlation to intelligence (this is a common misconception). For anyone reading this you do not have to take medication you can also choose therapy/adhd coaching. Another channel that’s super helpful for adult ADHD is Dr. K healthygamergg. Please don’t feel like you’re alone and there are always resources available and people who understand you! You’re never as alone as you think you are. Hope this helps 😊

I have ADHD this helps me

My girlfriend is Japanese and has ADHD, but I guess her upbringing in a Japanese culture didn't really make her get enough support / spotlight as there wasn't much awareness during those years. This video is helpful!

If you're on strong painkillers, make sure you contact the Japan tourism people before you visit. For some people, like me, I can't even go back to Japan. The dose I'm on is considered excessive by the Japanese medical board ☹️ Trying to enter the country with my painkillers but without a permit would see me in a Japanese jail WITHOUT medication !!

I thought I had ADHD, but I was referred for ASD instead, I can still really relate to this video. Sadly there's no medication for ASD, we just have to learn to cope, which is a little more difficult but at least I don't have to worry about not being able to access the medication I need. Something that really helps me is earplugs, I have the Loop brand and I'm able to work wearing them, speaking to customers, without the excess noise of my workplace overwhelming me. They just take the edge off the sounds around me without completely removing them and it's really really helped! Apps on my phone also really help, schedule app Tiimo and apps like WaterDo really work for me, it's just about finding what works for you. It's all made a massive positive difference to my life