Feeling like you're lazy, When in fact your mind's running a marathon With ideas flowing all over the place, Trying to choose which one to focus on

Here’s an impossible question for anyone with ADHD: would you rather wash, dry, fold, and put away all your laundry, or go for a walk with your friend. But your friend walks slowly. Very, slowly

I was severely traumatized years ago as a teenage, got diagnosed with ADHD. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

Everytime I tell someone about my adhd they don’t take it seriously. They underestimate it a lot and it really stresses me out

Watching this just really kills me. I have been diagnosed with ADHD last year at age, 44. I have been seeing therapists since I was 18 for depression. I lost my job after burning out while running the IT department on a 24\7 mine for 14 years. I have been forced to stick with a stable job because I stay in a third-world country. I am currently going through the toughest time in my life, yet my wife who chased me out of my house is staying with another man in that house. I am being treated like a criminal and my 10-year-old son does not want to speak to me anymore. The new boyfriend is more fun, you see. I break my head every day to try and figure out what is wrong with me. This, I have been doing for close to 40 years. What kind of scar do you think that leaves on a person? The hunter theory is no theory. I can totally relate to it as I have loved the outdoors since I was a toddler. The happiest time in life that I can remember, was my childhood on the farm, catching and cooking everything we caught or hunted. The other thing I love to do is playing drums. Again, third-world country problems... So, that also did not work out... So, I have been forced to be a person that I am not in a society that does not give a...wait... A society that does not care anymore. Yet, I need to work on MY anger outbursts? I would not have anger outbursts if you had the time to listen to what I was trying to say. Why are we being punished for being more in touch with our humanity? We are the kind in "humankind"... More in touch with how God intended the world to be. Let's just be honest. People with ADHD care more than the average person in a world losing more and more of it's humanity every day. Having ADHD is very painful and neurotypical\farmer brains will never understand the amount of frustration and pain it causes. My heart goes out to all of you out there. I am really struggling in a very unfair world and country. I know how painful it is. Hang in there. You are all in my prayers. 🙌❤

In all my years of having ADHD I can tell you with every fiber in my being that just “spreading the word” doesn’t reduce the stigma because people have deep-seeded prejudice for those they deem “mentally unfit” or “broken”. Those people don’t care about ADHD, they just want to feel powerful by punching down on a marginal group of people. Tale as old as old as private property and the establishment of a monopoly over violence

I do love it how you have created a "short documentary" when dealing with ADHD, because that's what ADHD sufferers would need rather than cope with a longer one. I appreciate that.

I truly hated it when my teacher said that we should just "Learn to concentrate" I was undiagnosed but I was obviously doing my best, it hurt

I was diagnosed approximately 8 months ago. I'm 29. I was so hyperactive when I was a kid. I have always felt different from the other girls. I really like the example of hunter and gatherers. I feel amazing in nature, belong to forests, mountains, rivers... I feel terrible indoor spaces. I hate shopping malls. I'm appreciated for enlightening information 👏

Thank you so much for your videos!!! Back in 95' I was a teenager & listened to the only argument that I've ever known to occur between my parents. Dad slammed his hand down on the kitchen table and yelled, "My son does NOT have this disease!" That was the last time my parents "talked" about ADHD with any care for how it may affect my future... 42 and a father, now. My 11 year old son has just been diagnosed. Only now am I learning about this with care for how it affects anyone's future. Thankfully.

I was diagnosed at age 5, and other then helping me be more creative, I don't see it as a superpower or gift. It has caused strain in some of my relationships especially with my two autistic children who need structure, predictability, and consistency, which I still haven't mastered after 7 years of trying my hardest to implement. They need it, and I realize how incredibly important that is for them. Yet, it's still very much a struggle for me, which makes me feel really bad and guilty. My ADHD has caused me to forget about the various commitments that I have made to others, and I have; therefore, let a lot of people down. Plus, I also tend to over commit myself because I don't see the full picture of what that commitment is going to entail until I am in the midst of it. It's not that I'm stupid, irresponsible, or don't care, it's just that I am impulsive and not able to see the full picture until later. It's hard to explain; it's like being asked to do something that you love doing, looks like an incredibly easy thing to do, and won't take up too much of your time. Only to discover, once you are in the midst of it, that you completely underestimated how much of your time it was going to take you to do. I can't tell you the number of times I have let people down, and I don't like that about myself. If I could change that part of me, I would. My ADHD has also caused me to have a horrible working memory to the point where I cannot trust myself to remember little things like getting gas on the way home, making an important phone call, putting a check in the bank, mailing a letter or gift, etc. I lose items multiple times every single day, and unless something is either right in front of me or in my calendar, it's like it doesn't exist. Yet, even then, I still struggle remembering to be at various appointments, birthday parties, and other important things. I also cannot judge how much time something is going to take me to do or give someone a ballpark answer to the price of something that I would normally get or how many kids were at the summer camp that my child attended. That requires a lot of thought on the same subject, which I cannot do because my mind is like a pinball machine. It doesn't stay in the same place for very long. This has caused me to not be able to think very deeply on various things. In fact, in order to fully express myself, like I am doing now, I have to type out my feelings/opinions on a computer. Writing it out doesn't work because my mind travels faster than I can write. With typing, though, it all flows out of my, and I end up understanding myself so much better. Yet, everything that I just shared is just some of the things that I have to live with every single day, so I completely disagree with you when you refer to it as a superpower because it isn't. If anything, other than having a very creative mind, it has hurt a lot of my relationships, has affected my job, and has hurt my self-esteem. So, no, I don't see it as a gift but as a burden to those I love and as a disorder. It certainty hasn't been a walk in the park for me. Those who don't have to live with it, have absolutely no clue just how hard it is to live with. Thank goodness I was diagnosed when I was, and thank goodness I am now getting professional treatment for it.

I think the most overlooked factor we have is the fact that our ability to think in the abstract can be used by large groups to go in better directions.

I realized I had ADHD late, not until 18 years old or so. This video is incredibly accurate and anyone with ADHD will relate to it. Great job.

That was beautiful, thank you; a small light in the dark. I'll be 38 soon and was diagnosed mid-2019 and while it's a relief knowing it's also overwhelming and confronting working through all the "old tapes" and creating a life I can thrive in instead of (barely) survive. It resonates deeply with me and was a small dose of hope that was needed today 🙏 God bless xx

I was deeply religious, and that nearly ruined my life. My family is ideologically fractured, and can't be relied on. God and family failed to fill the alienating void I felt my whole life. I did crossfit for 3 years and lost 50 lbs. I looked my best, and had less pain in my body. But I still had this deep sadness and self loathing. When I was 36 I was diagnosed and treated for adhd. I tried non stimulants and I started to understand the people who say medication makes them feel not like themselves. At 38 I finally tried stimulant medication. Two years ago I met the absolute love of my life, and she was recently diagnosed and treated for adhd. We now each own our own business, and I get to record musicians. I've stopped feeling that deep void almost completely (some days the depression rears its head, it's clinical), and I just love life now.

I got diagnosed when I was 6 but still don't really know what it does because my parents never explained past not being able to be attentive

I'm 28, got diagnosed about 2 weeks ago. Life has been really hard for me and I hope that it will get better now that I understand what's going ln with me

It boggles my mind how people without ADHD are content with the monotony around them. And then to say it's not "normal" to be discontent with it.

The biggest fear I had of working full-time was being bored; standing in a shop all day, sitting at a desk, not being able to come and go as I please.

Background music is a little loud.

The hunter vs farmer comparison is perfect because I’ve always felt like my brain doesn’t function well in modern society but would have thrived in early civilization. I’m ultra sensitive to light and sound with heightened alertness. Most things that I’ve been good at tend to be dangerous and some illegal but after being released from prison I want to find how I can thrive in society without resorting to an illegal means.

The most damaging and toxic misunderstanding I came across (and I think I am not the only one) is when people simply don't believe ADHD is a thing. I have been told to my face that ADHD as well as ASD, Dyslexia and other OCDs.. is just a bulls**t that people make up to have excuse for being lasy, careless and disorganised.

Creative Neurological Difference CND. This is what I have decided to call it.

Videos like this make me feel so much better and more positive about managing my ADHD. I’m learning to see them as my super powers, rather than “symptoms “… it’s changed my life. Thank you

I would be happy if someone asks finally If I am okay.Because I am not OK! I'm not okay!

It appears more often as a blessing than something you're struggling with, when you surround yourself with what you love. I pray for that for everyone who has ADHD. It is a learning disability in this world where it seems you must fit in to be someone. It is not a learning disability if you take control. Peace🌱

Can you please turn the music off as there is no need for it.

Learned “ it’s not a disorder or sickness really but an advantage and different thinking “ The Hunter 🔱 and Farmers study❤

Ugh this is me. My relationships are all failures. I struggle in 9-5 jobs and wished I'm a skydiving instructor instead but you can't do that risky life when you're a mom. I am waiting for my hyperfocus so I can finally finish my law degree, grow my kids into adulthood and finally jump off planes as a career. I wish society is more accomodating to people like us.

5:50 (co-worker): “so, did you catch all that? Do you understand?” ADHD Me: “Yeah, yeah, of course!” ...(have no earthly idea what the hell he’s talking about) lol

Thank you for making this video . 60+ years old and now I FINALLY figured out my issue .

Am I the only one who has attempted to finish this video more than once?

Watching his while I’m procrastinating doing the dishes. Thanks for the call out... Love your videos. Really inspiring.

I feels so fucking liberating knowing that I have a superpower rather than bullying myself into thinking that there was something wrong with me. Understanding more about this thing that I didn't know I had my entire life is unbelievably comforting.

I LOVE how you make the video! It’s so easy to focus on the subject and the way you talk make it fun to listen! And I don’t get bored even tho it lasted 10min! I have adhd btw

I was 43 year old, where i was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Im 53 today and had to stop working for 5 years ago. I have burned my candle in both ends, and struggle everyday, even small tasks, are such a big challenge to manage.... I wish i just could do things, without overthinking, considering, and evaluate all kind of stuff.....🤯

Thank you so much for your videos! This and other videos on the topic really brings everything home for me. I now realize why my childhood and my adult life have been so difficult in many ways. I'm a 34 year old male. I haven't seen a doctor yet to get diagnosed but it makes perfect sense. I am the "inattentive" type. Teachers in school always said I was lazy or not applying myself. I was smart but got bad grades for lack of focus or not turning in/not doing homework. I excel extremely well at things I apply myself toward, but lose focus or interest a lot and hop around between things. I procrastinate, forget, leave things unfinished, get distracted, space out, can't remember instructions, forget people's names as soon as they tell them to me, my mind wanders a lot. After struggling with wandering thoughts, if I am trying really hard to think on something that I really don't want to do but have to do, my mind literally just goes blank. It's like my mind is like "Well, since you won't give me what I want, I'm just going to shut down." I'm pretty sure I actually have the ability to think about nothing at all...just complete nothingness. I always come up with excuses for not getting things done or whatever but they're always a lie. I just didn't feel like doing them, couldn't focus, or got distracted. But I don't want to tell people that.

I love your channel and your perspective. I resonate with every bit of it. It's very validating.

Thank you so much for making this, I really needed the validation today.

Diagnosed at age 37. All three doctors were surprised that I had done reasonably well for myself in adulthood, and they were very pleased with the fact that I had researched ways to leverage tools to combat the issue since my 20s. If I could go back in time and redo everything WITHOUT ADHD, potentially finding myself on a completely different trajectory than this, I would 100% not do it.

Thank God for access to social media, I didn't know I had ADHD till I found your Instagram, I used to think this is how I am, maybe cursed lol, but now, I am in light, Many thanks NIK!

I was diagnosed with ADHD when i was in 1st grade. I had always known that I wasn’t “normal” or that I “fit in” with other kids in my class. I was constantly loud and disruptive but I didn’t mean to be. I loved this. Thank you.

The short clip you use are very high quality , I really like the effort you put in it. Inspire me to just watch your video. Great content too.

My interests area is so diverse. I am sick of sucking information out of everywhere. For eg. I cud easily watch hours long Historical documentaries, science documentaries. I waste so much Time on getting to know about geo-politics. What's happening around the world which has nothing to do with my life. All this information won't make my life any better. I need all my attention on one or two area. I just need to stick to a specific thing and I KNOW, I KNOW i cud do wonders.

I agree, and you remind me of the 1st psychiatrist I saw 30 yrs ago when my son & I were diagnosed. It was explained to me - that we were the scouts in the old days, for eg, because we see, hear, sense so much, that we were the ones sent ahead to check for the safety of the others following. That we have a sixth sense to collect information, I agree, Im very much a watcher than one of the pack.

A very accurate description of adhd. Medication is very individual so there’s not always any side effects or so but for some it doesn’t work and some have to try many different things before they find the right medication. There is also a lot of doctors that don’t have so much knowledge how it works, how you can take it and what to take but still if it works then it’s very useful. In the movie I maybe thought that it was nice to focus a little more on emotions and all the thoughts that are rushing in most of us and how we can think so many thoughts and combinations in just a second and that fast thinking sometimes is very hard and creates a lots of anxiety. Thanks 🙏 for a very competent presentation!

I was diagnosed in my early forties. The struggle is real, and ai lost a good job because my boss who had no idea how many parts of my performance it affected, didn’t want to deal with me, despite the many good things I brought to the table. I was made to feel lazy and neurotic. Hindsight being 20/20, it was a good separation on many levels, but at the time it was devastating. As I grow older amd understand more about my neurodivergent brain, I’m able to feel less guilt amd accept myself for who I am. I hope all of you can begin to find your path of understanding and self-acceptance! Thank you for taking time to educate all of us!

Finding somewhere to “fit in” must be very rewarding

Thank you for beein one of thze few content creators the talk about the benefits of ADHD. Most stuff I read or see about it is only about how hard it is to have ADHD, feeling kind of like a victim. I startet feeling better about it, when I began to appreciate this wonderful perspective to the world. This helpt me accepting the more difficult aspects in my live, as they come from something I (mostly) love! Just like the one good friend who you can have a great time with, but sometimes he is kind of anoying and not very helpful. But you love him. Enjoy ADHD!

Totally love the video. I skipped 10secs increments at the end though, simply because I wanted to finish it and am getting distracted. Good video, fellow brain.

Great video! Liked and subscribed. I got diagnosed at 18 but have known since I was in my early teens.

What annoys me is not everyone is hyperactive but that's the only type of ADD that is really focused on.

I am getting tested this Friday at age of 54, this is after being diagnosed as being on the Autism spectrum. I was always described as a naughty boy and always struggled with heaps of things, overthinking and hyper focusing on games to escape real life have been my main issues. I have had so many meltdowns which has always been put down to depression. If you think your child has it PLEASE get them checked out, don’t let them struggle through life as I did. Xo

I love how you play some super loud piano which prevents me from focusing on your speech. You managed to make a video about ADHD neuroA-unfriendly.

I was diagnosed at an early age. So early I don’t remember. But the early diagnosis has helped me so much.

Omg I loved this video thank you a lot ! Difference is strenght !

Wow! This was so helpful. I love this perspective. Thank you

Just got diagnosed at 31 .. very informative video

This content helped tremendously - and I have been looking at a lot recently. I love the Hunter gene that Thom Hartman discusses and I will look into that more. That makes so much sense. I think that is the puzzle piece that has been missing for me. I'm not 'sick' in society - society fails to recognize what I have to offer. I don't fit in? Thank you. I don't like what's 'in'.

I'm having an epic moment of enlightenment. Thankyou for arming me with empowered perspective and enthusiasm moving forwa4d. I will forever seek out clever ways to leverage my adhd rather than feel stuck oe lesser than most of the time...wow!

I was diagnosed with ADHD right before the pandemic, and I was only properly medicated a few months ago. The diagnosis was an answer to a question I didn't know I was meant to have- I thought everyone was like me, I was just worse at existing, at doing what I knew I needed to do but that I didn't know how to and every answer was insufficient. The medication helped, but it made my insomnia worse, so every time I sit down to do something - whether my meds haven't kicked in yet, or they've run out, or even if they're 'working' but they *aren't.* It's a lifelong thing. I can't get rid of it. Most of the people I know don't have it, and my sister, who does, presents as more hyperactive rather than a combination of both- no one is the same. And I think that's hard. I can't look to someone and go "oh, you're exactly like me, how do you do this" because no one is exactly like me and knows how to make me do things. I sit here, tired, and I haven't done shit today. I feel like I should write a 'but' here, but (haha) there isn't one for me. Thats the end. I haven't found something that works for me, and I don't know whether this is as good as I can get. this is the end of my ability to make sense in words today. theres so much more, but i cant describe it. if you read this, thanks. have a hug

My parents got an Ellyptical machine. A 30 minute hike + a beer slowed my brain down a bit.

Good info, well presented. Thank you!

I love your work. You give me hope for my daughters. ❤

Real informative . Now it all makes sense to me , thx!!

I was diagnosed like a month ago, and I have been dealing with depression for over 10 years, they seem to be connected. But I think that people still think ADHD is a "mental disorder" seen only in children. Probably I have it since ever, but since I have a very strict mom, I learnt techniques to be able to focus and to be an achiever in school. But honestly, I have difficulties in understanding things, but if I focus, I can memorize many stuff - I think that's how I nailed it.

Great video of ADHD I like your ADHD videos there really good keep up the good work on your KZfaq channel I have ADHD

Very good way of looking at this!!! This is my homeschool is so important ❤

Thank you for this video.. ❤️ I'm just finding out at 42..I have adhd. This was insightful and helpful.

I found my dream job and consequently found my childhood ADHD never went away. Now im in hell trying to balance my life.

Was diagnosed as a kid. 33 now, still a day to day struggle. But, managing it, and using it to your advantage, are definitely possible 🤘

Very motivating video. Helped me to see myself from different angle.

We have a completely different brain chemistry. It would be cool one day to find out, what kind of brain chemicals are different and how. {beyond Dopamine}

Hi folks , im 37 and jist been diagnosed a month ago. I tried vyvanse for a week and like you said , it is helpful but i have decided to come off it as it brings up too many emotions and i dont feel like I can express myself to how I want . It is a supressant. And would rather find and use more natural remedies myself. Even just through consistent meditation helps to rewire and bring the two hemispheres back into harmony . Great video , thank you❤

If one thing I could add to this great video is that toxic people would make people with ADHD suffer extra hard as they have many things to tell on them when they purposefully, or by plain ignorance simply ignore the real reasons of their behaviour.

Sooo nice this is in short version

Hi, thank u for this video Im a 20 year old from the netherlands and i have been diagnosed with ADHD when i was 15 years old. This was when i was in an all time low point in my life because i couldnt fit in en i didnt know what was wrong with me. I took ritalin for a few years but the side affects where to big for me personnaly. After highschool i havent focused on my adhd and kind of forgot to live with it if u know what i mean Now in college with me failing a few classes i had to do a few asignments as well watch a documantery about a disorder that u can choose yourself, i immedeatly thought of researching my adhd again and began watching your video, this morning i wasnt feeling myself but now i think i can make do with what i got I learned from this video that i might have to learn and live with adhd and do things differently Thank u very much

The thing that gets me is that we have something wrong with us.

There can't be any other powerful way of explaing adhd than this. Omg. We must see it from survival point of view and the reason for behaviour and emotions as wired as such.

I learned Einstein had adhd. I never fit in and after awhile, it did not matter. Thought it was just me and enjoyed NOT being like everyone else who was BORING and predictable. In 8th grade, a girl said, I like how you think. 35 years ago, a friend of mine called me eccentric (he also told me that my letters were missing about 1/3 of words, proof reading, what's that ?). 5 years ago, had an interview and offer, the feedback was that they thought I was quirky. One of my good friends has it for sure, we get along so well ! LIke dogs running together in a dog park.... Pursue your happiness !

I was diagnosed with severe ADHD. I was prescribed concerta. Never took it. I'm 38. Never could get a job. I changed 12 professions in order to find one I would like. Never did. In a 3rd world country like Romania people still don't believe in ADHD. They think I'm lazy. No support. Tried to take my life a few times but failed event at that. With the help of Gabor Mate's videos I managed to get passed those moments. I'm accepting my life as it is, not being able to have a family of my own or a stable income. Somehow I still found the energy to try another profession. I stared learning producing music. Hope 13 is a lucky number.

I love you’re content Bro DON’T STOP!

Makes so much sense. To the point i hadn't considered it. I suspect the majority of tribal shamans had ADHD also, as well as the hunters.

ADHD, proving the social model of disability true every day XD

I love your video man. Thanks!

Just got diagnosed 2 weeks ago and I’m in my early 40s. Always had a hands on job until the last couple of years going office based and it’s been a daily hell. I’m hoping meds will help, but I’m fairly certain I will wind up leaving in the near future because I can’t see myself doing this the rest of my career, and knowing now that my job is the antithesis of being ADHD friendly it has really shifted my perspective.

I think i have ADHD and that could be severe. I'm tired of trying to fit in this moderns society. Whenever i try to mask myself in order to fit the people, or anyplace i go i come home deeply exhausted like i have no energy left after for the rest of the day. I'm learning more about adhd, i always hated myself for being dumb and strongly believe i was cursed something. I think i could be autistic too cause noises that i don't want to absolutely hear makes me tear up everytime and i just wish to plug my ears and unplug it whenever i want to. Being indian having adhd and autism there is not even 1 percent chance to convince my parents to get me to a psychiatrist, they are gonna shame me for being a failure till i decide to get rid of myself. I'm all alone, no stable job or relationships, already feel old at just 23yrs. I'm doomed in many ways still finding hope here.

Great video, to your about what id misunderstood about ADHD in the world, I sincerely believe that people have very less awareness about ADHD in itself and hence they categorise symptoms pf ADHD with a person’s behavioural traits

I dont agree how fast schooling systems will take to throw drugs our way, without consent of an unknown drug (not that unknown anymore). I was diagnosed at the age of 11 took Adderall 12-18 and life was never the same

dang bro...i was diagnosed when i was like young and i related to a lot of stuff in this thanks for making this

The need for additional stimulation isn’t as simple as risk seeking and drug taking or playing video games. As an example of what it really means, I was taught a trick to enable meditating despite adhd: hold a pillowcase or sheet of paper in one hand, and hold a silicone makeup sponge in the other. This provides the added stimulation necessary to allow the brain to focus. It can be that simple, but you have to realize it’s that’s pervasive.

i literally have a bow and arrows hanging on my wall ~~~~~> thank you for this video and condensing the research for us !

the stock videos in this video are crazy

Love this. I think I would walk and talk to them - on the phone. That way I could walk quickly in one location while they take their time. Together, same activity, same time, walking and talking, different speeds. If not - the laundry.

If there was any form of apocalypse the world would rely on ADHDers

For me the meds are a God send. I feel just like my normal self though. But slightly more patient, slightly less impulsive in what I say, and it improves my short term memory slightly because I can concentrate a little better. I thankfully never have that zombie effect other people talk about.

I think time perception, being a night owl and being late all the time was something I struggled with for most of my life (except when going to the airport). Eventually I got better at being on time but the effort was huge! I don’t know if other neurotypical people realize how hard it is for us.

I was as a kid diagnosed with ADD realizing it's now ADHD and ADD is an outdated term. It has its advantages at work I just go go go some days I'm like this too. The thing I don't like forgetting I have to make myself a list or will forget and I get stressed out easily with don't help. Problem solving solutions I can't come up with pretty fast!

Very general information I totally suffer from chronic indecision Lack of personal conviction

The way medical care describe our focus abilities.