ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER| Adult ADHD Diagnosis| The ADHD Academic Podcast Ep 1

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The ADHD Academic

The ADHD Academic

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a really common disorder typically associated with kids, male kids. But, a lot of women, like me, get a later in life adult adhd diagnosis as do men.
I was diagnosed with attention defiict hyperactivity disorder at 33. In this video I talk about my journey to the diagnosis and share a little about how getting an adult adhd diagnosis has affected my life. I hope that by sharing my ADHD experience that I can help someone else.
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@aaroninclub
@aaroninclub 3 жыл бұрын
That’s the hard part, being called lazy when you know it’s not true.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
So very frustrating!
@letsbegaming5411
@letsbegaming5411 2 жыл бұрын
Yah, and when people say just figure it out and try harder... I am like you understand I try so fudgen hard that my mental health is slowly degrading at the ago of only 16?
@Dancestar1981
@Dancestar1981 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 or being called useless when it’s not true
@orz4567891
@orz4567891 3 жыл бұрын
Adulting for me is all about routines. If I have a routine for it it gets done. If I don’t have a routine for it or something is different from my normal routine, I just wander about in a brain fog trying to figure out what to do. Also having a to do list for chores is vital. Without one, I spend more time finding something to do or bouncing between tasks than actually working.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 3 жыл бұрын
I am working with an organizer who also has ADHD now and when I see her tomorrow we are discussing routines!
@quickgirl80
@quickgirl80 2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly me. However I find that after 3 months following the self set schedule, I abandon it for a few months. When I see how far off track I got in those few short months, I’m motivated to get back to my previous routine. Sadly this is a reoccurring problem for me.
@narnigrin
@narnigrin 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my word, the whole "Well you were just lazy in high school" hit me so hard. I was *always* called lazy in an affectionate sort of way by adults around me, enough that I internalised that and just casually saw myself as someone who "just doesn't have that much self-discipline". I was the clever kid that didn't usually have to work to do well in school and the few times I did need to put in some work, my "lack of self-discipline" meant it got really difficult for me really quickly. And since I was "the clever kid", also being "lazy" wasn't seen as a huge problem by the adults around me - so it was just a case of, "you're a bit lazy, but you're doing fine so I guess it's just a personality quirk that you'll figure out when you grow older". And I also had some major anger management issues at home in my teens. (I've had *some* anger management trouble as an adult too, but it's been less dramatic and more manageable.) I suppose this is my daily reminder from The Universe At Large to go get evaluated for ADHD for real ...
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
So relatable!
@fleetingfootnotes9133
@fleetingfootnotes9133 2 жыл бұрын
2:22 - "I missed a lot of deadlines. But I'll talk about that later..." A gem of a quote. Glorious. The embedded procrastination potential. Thanks for the great and brave video!
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Haha :)
@ellalia354
@ellalia354 2 жыл бұрын
LISTS! Yes, lists for chores. Big one for me. Tricking my brain into doing chores using wireless headphones to listen to podcasts / music (so I don't carry the phone/laptop etc around with me for audio, because i'll end up being distracted).
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Oh that’s a great idea about not carrying it around!
@quickgirl80
@quickgirl80 2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I do!
@d_rk_sh
@d_rk_sh 2 жыл бұрын
also: pockets! I felt so dumb when I realized I could just put my phone in my sweatpants pocket while doing dishes with headphones
@karlavansaghi5497
@karlavansaghi5497 Жыл бұрын
I do the same at work or i will get distracted by none work related things
@triciawoolley4740
@triciawoolley4740 Жыл бұрын
I also do this
@zippermonster9596
@zippermonster9596 Жыл бұрын
So many people talk about routine. Its SOOOOO true. I started working after being a home maker for basically 15 years. I held a few jobs on and off, I work my butt off, but cant stand dysfunctional management. My last job blew my mind. Same issues. Compleatly different mind frame, (kids are older and way more self sufficient, turn in husbands' career was overwhelming positive for or family so I was very stress free and I had stopped drinking and had a better sleep and exercise schedule) So I immediately excelled in my new job. Heavy labor, chill small crew, I was also the only female. I did so well I was offered promotion to manager in another department. I talked it over with my family everybody said go fo it. BAM Immediatly fed me up. I kept my routine, but suddenly was working 11 12 hour shifts 5 to 6 days a week. My home life suffered, I starded losing my temper with my kids more and I started swearing after pretty much quitting my potty mouth. on my days off, I was lost, My home chores suffered, my hygine sucked, and my sleep would just NO. Staying up late watching stupid youtube just wasting away. So I quit. I approached my dr, told him multiple people said I have ADHD. Do I? he laughed at me 'darling, I knew that about you about the first 3 minutes of ever knowing you' we talked meds, I took adderal like the generic kind. Literally first dose, 20mg i felt my mind go from racing thoughts to clarity. I was motivated but not manic. I started on one end of my house, logically cleaned, I had great talks with my kids. I have functioned very well with adhd my adult life, pulling myself from sucidal depression to being very efficent and useful. Very positive and did the whole grown up mature thing. I never associated my inconsistency in motivation, my need to force myself to do tasks I really dont mind, let alone love, My mania I thought was from coffee, My distructive hiccups when my routine shifts to adhd. I just thought, Some women are really good at this stuff I need a bit more grace time. My new problem. Appitie SUCKS. and i love food and love to cook, I am very healthy and exercise regularly. But now I cant eat, i legit have to force feed myself. and I cant sleep. and I take my meds at like 7;30 am ive been on them a week, well 6 days with day breaks here and there on days I didnt neeed my brain power a smuch because it was like a hard labor day. does that make sense? My typing sucks right now because I didnt sleep a wink last night. so my eyes are a bit jumpy. I had to take my dose because today is a needed brain day. When will these strong effects wear off and my body get less amped up. Mond you im not this way when their strong in my system, Its when they wear off i start to feel a bit strung out, but not tired. I feel relaxed but cant like profit from the relaxed feeling. I like the dose, I tried half a few times and it was just too little. I dont want any higher of a dose. what am I doing wrong? I still get myself in bed for my sleep routine, Im actually excited to sleep because i am so much more productive during the day Im not fillid with guilt for being a crap show. BUT I CANT SLEEP. HELP!! haha!! Oh and I agree with so much of what this Lady said of her adult experience before the meds. The temper and hyper description from my husband. Very similar to my experience.
@carolecarolas
@carolecarolas Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, I suspect I have ADHD, which probably explains why I get depressed at big holidays because, while I love having my family over, I get overwhelmed with all that I have to do for the big day. Happens every year for as far back as I can remember. I'm 65 years old. When the big family dinner is over, I am so happy that I was able to pull it off, I am so happy to enjoy my family (they're a great bunch) and then I revert back to procrastinating, having a messy house, putting off things I should be doing, being extremely disorganized... basically adulting.
@edmunns8825
@edmunns8825 2 жыл бұрын
Im a guy studying engineering and just got diagnosed with ADHD at 37. I went through the same run around of being diagnosed with depression and stuff beforehand for year (did much more harm than good). I knew I wasn't sad fundamentally. I can't get myself to clean my house because I just don't even think about it. But then I can't invite anyone around because I get anxious that they might think its a mess. Starting meds has changed my life because I realized that I have to prioritize things, I can't just focus on what I find interesting while the rest of my world falls apart around me. Thanks a lot for these videos, I find them quite inspiring and very relatable in my case. Cheers from Australia.
@Kilikina616
@Kilikina616 2 жыл бұрын
I was just diagnosed last week and I’m also 33 years old. So many struggles I’ve had throughout my life have finally been explained.
@johnwhite3215
@johnwhite3215 Жыл бұрын
Same same same. Almost weekly I have a moment where I think, oh this thing that I thought was something I have always associated as a big part of my personality is just a mental disorder. It's been a huge relief and also kind of sad
@kpar4943
@kpar4943 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know I had adhd until I was trying to figure out my kid. I feel we both are adhd and Asperger's. Drs refuse to have me diagnosed with Asperger's, as it does not exist. And the label thing. They are concerned about the label, which concerns me about what is down the line for atypical people. I know this is what's happening with me, and I dont care if I get diagnosed. Writing things down helps. Organization is a major issue, as it affects time management. Buy I keep trying. Never give up. I use my phone to keep track of all my bills. I used to have an app that I wrote down all my tasks, so I knew when to do, and what to do. I would forget when I had last cleaned the toilet, ect. I had to make a list and write down what I did and when. Because I do this, I have finally acquired a positive credit rating. I am 50. Having a relationship that requires a lot of attention, for example another person with adhd, is torture. I cannot take care of myself and another adult. I have stayed single to keep my life simple. Neurotypical people just don't want to belive you have a problem until they see you have a meltdown. I have been abused by neurotypicals my entire life. They refuse to understand I am different. So I just avoid talking to men. They think you look normal, so they can't get it, and treat you like an asshole afterwards. The shame is absolutely bullshit. I will no longer be made to feel ashamed because of capitalist propaganda. Carlton cards says you are an asshole because you can't remember people's birthdays. But if you come to my house I will treat you royally, and my love is strong. I think adhd is the major problem most people we label as assholes have. We are called lazy. But we have to work 3x as had just to be in the room sometimes. This is why many with adhd end up on drugs or suicide.
@ScottBrown-ph9nb
@ScottBrown-ph9nb 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sara, Thanks for sharing your story. I’m an 18 year old boy just a few weeks from ‘the test’. I explained to my psychiatrist and our ‘middleman’ that I believe that I have ADHD because after reading about the condition and listening to experiences from people like yourself and friends of mine with ADHD, I couldn’t be more certain that ADHD is a part of me. Never in a million years would I have thought ADHD would describe me, my struggles and my strengths so accurately. I always thought of ADHD as a condition that made it impossible for one to sit still and listen during conversations. Those two things never aroused suspicion in me, because I have no problem fully engaging in a conversation 9 times out of 10, with the one other time being when I’m simply uninterested. Now that I’ve done thorough research on ADHD, I realise that in fact, I do exhibit physical behaviours which are characteristic of it. I can’t stand in a queue without becoming anxious because everyone else is so still but I feel the need to either lean against something or pace around. When having a conversation, I notice that I’m observing my surroundings or delving into deeper thought about what has just been said, but I still manage to keep the conversation flowing every time without letting on that my head is elsewhere. I believe my intelligence comes purely from ADHD, as my brain won’t stop analysing something until there’s nothing left to be analysed. This continues to serve to my advantage in academia, but is certainly the cause of my depression, anxiety and insomnia. I apologise for the lengthy comment, I’ve just never shared my experience anywhere and I feel that this video is a safe place to do so. Im so glad I have some answers and some hope that things can get better now that I know what path to follow to be helped better. Thank you once again, Sara :)
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome! No apologies needed. I hope you get some answers. Official diagnosis or not, it’s nice to know other people have brains that work like ours!
@trisha3856
@trisha3856 2 жыл бұрын
Yay Sara! You made the Today show! Thank you for being fearless in sharing your story. I was also diagnosed in my 30s, and I'm grateful for a growing ADD tribe ❤️❤️
@beckywood3
@beckywood3 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing 💙 so much of this resonates. The shame, the messy house and my heart broke when your mom called.you lazy.
@rebeccabanning4163
@rebeccabanning4163 2 жыл бұрын
I related SO much to you!! I’m 33 and was just diagnosed with ADHD. I was misdiagnosed with Bipolar for years, and those meds made everything worse. There so much I’d like to say…but please know how much I appreciate you and for putting yourself out there. I have been experiencing everything you mentioned. I am seeing a new psychiatric practitioner that I do really well with. I’m looking into equine therapy that includes psychotherapy. Trying to find what works best. But lately I’ve been so overwhelmed and overstimulated by the things going on in my life that it’s been a challenge. Thank you so much for sharing. I need to make these connections.
@bethporter2206
@bethporter2206 2 жыл бұрын
I just got diagnosed today at 33. This video resonates so much with me and my experiences. My whole life has been chaos, a mess and I’ve spent so much time feeling like there is something inherently wrong with me. I agree, having the online resources and connection helps so much. ❤️
@susansmith182
@susansmith182 Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much. i am so glad to discover you. One of my main problems is trying to explain this to my mother. It is especially difficult for people to understand how your office/house/room can be such a mess and how that would relate to ADHD. I am not trying to look for excuses. I am just trying to help people realize where I am coming from, which usually seems like outer space to my family members. :)
@EvelineUK
@EvelineUK Жыл бұрын
'You were just lazy in high school'. Ouch. All my school 'career' (and it was a long one due to being held back, what should have taken 6 years took 8) I was told that I was a 'promising student who just needed to apply herself', and when I finally did graduate and went to uni, things really spiralled out of control with binge eating disorder and having issues trying to navigate life. I am undiagnosed, but the more I learn about ADHD, the more boxes I can tick. I'll be 50 at the end of this year, I am dreading the process but a diagnosis would really help. Now to actually make that phonecall and get the ball rolling.....
@BeeWhistler
@BeeWhistler 2 жыл бұрын
The last thing I want is to feel normal. I've seen normal. It's boring as hell. I cannot maintain it and trying just about broke me. I can be disliked for being weird and antisocial or I can be disliked for being weird and social. The first feels less personal. Sooner or later, my inability to blend in shows through and people start avoiding me. I'm tired of it. And I'll just have to stay self-diagnosed and unsuccessful because I went through a plethora of health care professionals, so-called, and each was more incompetent than the last. My experience with psychologists and their kind is that they go to college to get a license to push their own agenda. When I was a teenager they sent me to social workers because I didn't fit in at school. The way I saw it, I was being sent for therapy because other kids bullied me. The social worker kept trying to win me over by giving me treats. She had no idea what she was doing. I had one guy treating me for anxiety attacks as an adult, who kept telling me to buy "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" and said my stimming was just me trying to find order in the world. I had someone doing biofeedback just sit and have me talk while I wore sensors and she wrote things down. At one point she stopped writing to say, "So you're intolerant." When I started ranting at her for it she went back to writing. To this day I don't know what biofeedback even is. I had one good psychologist but we were referred to him by a gung ho pediatrician who had been trying to medicate my kids without a diagnosis. Turns out the good psych also was very opposed to labeling so we got help with parenting but now I and my kids have no diagnosis. I don't trust psychologists or psychiatrists. There's no consistency of competence or skill or knowledge. There's a bunch of theories and someone who is just as flawed as I am playing God with my mental health. I'd rather finish my inevitable course of burning to the ground than get my hopes up again only to get more talk therapy from some wishy-washy stranger who doesn't give a damn about me once our time is up and the money is paid.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry you haven’t had health care providers that made you feel seen, heard, and validated. You deserve better.
@quickgirl80
@quickgirl80 2 жыл бұрын
I 100% feel the exact same way. While I have never seen a psychiatrist, I’ve read that misdiagnoses are very common for women with ADHD. I’m worried about being treated with meds for something I don’t have because, like you said, they don’t care after that hour is up & you paid. Even regular doctors don’t care enough to listen for the 10 minutes they’re in the exam room to figure out the problem & that’s for physical ailments they can see with their own eyes. I can only imagine how bad it gets when it comes to dealing with the brain/mind & what they can’t see.
@Malisaprice
@Malisaprice Жыл бұрын
Hi there! I was diagnosed this year at 39! Thank you so much for these videos.
@tinyshepherdess7710
@tinyshepherdess7710 2 жыл бұрын
I am ADHD (also diagnosed around age 33 and I'm 62 now). I've been watching a lot of videos of women talking about their ADHD and when I hear the stuff about not having people come over to your house because you're ashamed, about not being able to "just clean it up" if it bothers you so much, and so on, I can so relate. As women, we're supposed to be able to run households and keep everything organized, and for an ADHD woman, that is so shame-inducing because we don't excel at those types of skills, so we feel woefully inadequate. At some point in my life, I just said "screw my house" I"m still going to go and do the things I want to do. So my house does suffer, and I still feel the deep shame, but at least I do get out and do things I enjoy. But there is always such a big price to pay when I do that. Like my house never gets organized. I can clean and it looks good for a few days but everything just goes to shit after that and I'm back at square one.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is exactly how it feels!
@Dancestar1981
@Dancestar1981 2 жыл бұрын
I’m starting to think that I should just outsource the house chores to a professional cleaner. I want to be an actress I’ve wanted that for over 38 years, I want to be creative and the pandemic has prevented that passion
@raapyna8544
@raapyna8544 2 жыл бұрын
The most important thing is that you clean. Doesn't matter if it gets messy afterwards. It's still safe to live in and that's what matters. If you would like it to be tidier you could hire a cleaner.
@sarahjensen4793
@sarahjensen4793 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! I LOVE having people over and don't for this same reason! Konmari has helped tremendously. Although thinking we'd have the debtors forcing us to evacuate at any minute and that I'd be too busy once the school term began, was the 'urgency' I needed. The novelty and hyper focus definitely helped. Although, knowing I should do an annual review - not helpful haha. I try and be more conscious when I bought things. I've taken leave off work to try and learn 'how to live like a normal adult' haha. I love that you also research these things ;). Thanks for taking the time to share :)
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 3 жыл бұрын
I find Konmari a little overwhelming- if I take everything out- but I do try to keep the ideas in mind, and I already folded like her! I have been buying way too much stuff lately, so now I need to get rid of the things that I don’t use anymore.
@bitterlikeburntcoffee
@bitterlikeburntcoffee 3 жыл бұрын
This is me to a T! Thank you for sharing. Your videos give me the reassurance in my self diagnosis and the hope that I can become a teacher. Next step for me is getting a professional diagnosis and taking the exams to get into a credential program! Best wishes!
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! You absolutely can be a teacher. Honestly, I think ADHD may be where the idea of an absent minded professor comes from.
@amethyststorm8129
@amethyststorm8129 2 жыл бұрын
Ohmygosh, you hit the nail on the head about the shame of not having a clean house and not having people over, when you really enjoy hosting, it's the worst part of my adhd. The shame is misinterpreted as depression so often it was driving me nuts. Like, of course I'm sad I don't have friends over because my house is a mess due to my executive dysfunction not allowing me to keep it clean!
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
For me I have such a depression, anxiety, adhd cycle. ADHD is certainly my primary issues, but it contributes to the other two and the other two contribute to increases in ADHD symptoms for me. So frustrating!
@kwho
@kwho 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this..I can completely relate🥲
@jenrobertson9453
@jenrobertson9453 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve just been diagnosed with ADHD at 35yo. It’s a blessing to have found your content, I relate so much! 🙏🏼✨
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
welcome!
@dancingram79
@dancingram79 2 жыл бұрын
"I know I'm not normal or typical." I identify with that all the time. I got diagnosed at 42 yrs old and I'm very successful at work, but it takes my everything. I'm so exhausted and I am working hard on those systems. I also struggle with cleaning. My home looks ok, but I think about all the things I need to do all the time and I just can't do them. Now that I'm on vacation I sleep a lot and do one task at a time... Well, try to. Thank you for sharing this video ❤
@staciieleighh
@staciieleighh 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this. I’m in the same boat but I’m 27. I’m actually getting a test October 9 and I’m kinda nervous. I truly believe I have this, and everything sounds like me. This had given me some confidence…
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t be nervous! The “test “ is really just talking to someone about your life.
@NewLife400
@NewLife400 Жыл бұрын
I Just diagnosed at 33 as well. When you said that you thought how normal people act made me laugh 😂😂. Because that exactly how I thought after treatment to the degree I thought I had autism with adhd 😂😂
@toddbrueckner2278
@toddbrueckner2278 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story! I was recently diagnosed myself (27 male). Everything you said about looking what a normal morning or night routine looks like hit home. So much of your story is relatable to mine. So thank you again!
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome! Hopefully some of my future videos and my podcast I launched two weeks ago will continue to be helpful to you.
@Dancestar1981
@Dancestar1981 2 жыл бұрын
Diagnosed this year at the tender age of 40 only able to do so due to pandemic
@lepettit
@lepettit 2 жыл бұрын
All of your information resonated with me. Currently on the path to being assessed at 53. So far, I have been it's unlikely, but I don't agree and will continue to advocate for myself.
@delesslingeorge-warren6737
@delesslingeorge-warren6737 2 жыл бұрын
Hawu kuri! I recently was diagnosed (sort of…let’s just say I related to your first assessment A LOT). So much of what you said resonated and validated my experiences. Excited to dive into your other videos
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome! I am working on getting back to posting more here and on my podcast- which is some of the same and some different content. You can find me on Spotify.
@HelloNewFreinds
@HelloNewFreinds Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience.
@714KH
@714KH 2 жыл бұрын
"I needed that structure, it worked for me" Main reason why my first few years of college were so hectic and I ended up in debt because I wasn't attending class. Too much freedom, and no one to keep me on the right track. I managed to get a school that ressembled more a high school and get a diploma from there, which is great. I'm in the middle of a diagnosis, I'm already convinced I have ADHD, but for now, the doctor is putting me on mood stabilizers; I guess to rule out the possibility of Bipolar disorder as well (even though I don't function by phases and know exactly why my mood shifts). But anyway, thanks for sharing!
@Kasiabobasia
@Kasiabobasia 2 жыл бұрын
The anger at home when I was younger! Yessss. I’ve only now made the connection. I was also diagnosed at 33 (or 2 weeks before my 33rd birthday). My whole world has been blown open. Thanks for sharing!
@marjannikolic2224
@marjannikolic2224 2 жыл бұрын
How did you get diagnosed.? I live in Serbia.In Serbia people dont talk much about that. I have doubts that i have ADHD.People dont believe me when i say them that. I got antidepresive medicaments yesteday because i was diagnosed with mixed deprexion and anxiety dissorder and medicaments for reducing anxiety and i hope they will establish later during therapy that i have ADHD.
@tierneyjunior7114
@tierneyjunior7114 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video I truly relate 💓 it’s nice to feel like I’m not alone and I’m not an idiot
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome and you’re definitely not an idiot!
@georgephilip1966
@georgephilip1966 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 is there hope with those with ADHD : in attentiveness. Do the meds actually work ?
@teresa1710
@teresa1710 Жыл бұрын
58 and my friend suggested this was me. It totally resonates! 😵‍💫 Better late than never..
@yvonnesequera5638
@yvonnesequera5638 2 жыл бұрын
Goodmorning, Sarah Fuller! I just saw a segment on the Today Show on Adult ADHD. I also watched your video, on the struggles you have dealt with. As I am watching your video. I felt like I was watching myself. How do I as an adult at the age of 65 get diagnosed for ADHD. I have never been able to multi-task. I start a project and never finish it. Thanks for being so open about this . It has helped me so much, to know, that I am not alone in this. I appreciate your help with this.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I started with a referral from my PCP for a mental health assessment.
@kaysjourney5388
@kaysjourney5388 2 жыл бұрын
OMG thank youuu for this video! I have not been diagnosed but my god you’ve said everything is what I have and continue to go through
@kaysjourney5388
@kaysjourney5388 2 жыл бұрын
Especially keeping a clean home 🥲 that gave me chills like wow for so long I’ve felt like why can’t I keep my home clean. And felt shame and like I’m just lazy
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
It’s so hard to unlearn that shame.
@PassaFloraElle
@PassaFloraElle 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, I teared up when you mentioned not feeling alone. I was just diagnosed this past weekend and started meds right away. Day 1 was overwhelmingly easier than the rest of my days had ever been! It was an "AH HA!" moment for sure. I can relate with the shame of not being able to adult in the ways I expected myself to. Even when I shifted my expectations of myself and worked on dismantling my ablest ideals I was still feeling defeated. I'm so thankful to no longer feel so alone! :) I'm excited to learn more and find community so I can alas build patterns for my daily life that work for me!
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Having a community has helped me so much. It is definitely a process to accept ourselves as we are.
@Anthony-tw3oi
@Anthony-tw3oi 2 жыл бұрын
🙂
@yvonnesequera5638
@yvonnesequera5638 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, who did you see to be Diagnosed with ADHD? I know I have it. Just not sure how to go about been Diagnosed. Do I see my Primary Dr. For a referral? TIA.
@PassaFloraElle
@PassaFloraElle 2 жыл бұрын
@@yvonnesequera5638 Hey Yvonne, I’ve had a good experience using the “Psychology Today” website to find a Psychiatrist in my area. I recently saw another Psychiatrist for a second opinion and found them thru the same website. You can edit your search according to your needs (insurance, issue, gender, etc.) to help you find a practitioner nearest you.
@yvonnesequera5638
@yvonnesequera5638 2 жыл бұрын
@@PassaFloraElle , awe thanks for responding to my question. I appreciate it. I saw the Physiology Today Website. I will definitely go on that site. To make an appointment to be diagnosed! I already feeling a lil relief that I will finally get some answers to this all. I will keep you updated on this Journey!
@92Pyromaniac
@92Pyromaniac 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! My story is very similar to yours! Nothing ever got picked up on during my education because I always did well academically. I personally found I thrived at uni because (with a UK style degree) it allowed me to focus on one subject of interest rather than juggling my time between many. Plus, it allowed me to learn to live more independently while being surrounded by my peers 24/7. For people with adhd, having other people around to vibe off and use as an example makes a huge difference in helping to manage executive function issues. It took a global pandemic and being locked up at home alone for months for my life to totally fall apart, which then led to me stumbling on a self-diagnosis and recently a formal one. So I guess I have covid to thank for something? I wonder how many others found out in a similar way.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
If I hadn’t been diagnosed previously the pandemic would have done it. It has really derailed me in many ways. I’m back to working partially in person starting tomorrow and I’m hoping that will help.
@Dancestar1981
@Dancestar1981 2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@raapyna8544
@raapyna8544 2 жыл бұрын
Me too. Studying on my own broke me down entering uni last year and forced me to seek for help.
@butterflyqueen9260
@butterflyqueen9260 2 жыл бұрын
Great timing it's adhd awareness months. I just got diagnosed last week at 41. 😑 A new member of the club 🖕🏾
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@TotalRookie_LV
@TotalRookie_LV 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that "you were just lazy" or "you are just looking for an excuse" and other stuff like that goes with our tendency to get from being calm into rage or sense of being rejected and alone, doesn't it? Even the closest people could be so "understanding", feels like beating my head against a wall sometimes. I'm 44, not diagnosed yet.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely. Even a self-diagnosis can be so helpful in terms of framing mindset.
@TotalRookie_LV
@TotalRookie_LV 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 It's not just for myself, my kid has it much more expressed than I ever had. Also can be seen in our extended family, I guess both my mum's parents had it.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
There is a strong genetic component. I’m adopted, so I’m not sure about my family history, but I know that’s common.
@officialWWM
@officialWWM 2 жыл бұрын
You are lucky they caught it so early! I got diagnosed at 56!
@gabriellawarren7494
@gabriellawarren7494 2 жыл бұрын
I was just diagnosed a few days ago (31yrs old). Our stories are almost identical, I did okay in high school and would go back in a heartbeat as well! We have all the same symptoms which is interesting. I always thought I was broken and was just dealing with it for yeeeaarrrs, it feels so freeing knowing it’s a chemical issue.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you’ve gotten an answer!
@cynicalhobo
@cynicalhobo 2 жыл бұрын
I was recently diagnosed, but the part where you were talking about having an 11th-grade reading level in 4th and failing out of honors English is the exact same thing that happened to me. I had to do a double-take.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
It’s so interesting how many of us have similar experiences!
@shwetanavani480
@shwetanavani480 2 жыл бұрын
Planners, sticky notes, watch, timers. All of these things will help. Funny story actually. KZfaq told me I had Adhd. I stumbled on the channel how to ADHD and then I watched Dr k healthygamer_gg KZfaq channel talk about Adhd and it was like yeah I have that and that and that .......
@sveadezember403
@sveadezember403 3 жыл бұрын
Oooh, I feel your struggle. But I really need to know how or where I can get that librarian cat picture/art piece. I only clicked cause I wanted to see the picture. Who would have guessed, I also have ADHD :D. Also writing this while still watching xD.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, isn’t it cute? Here’s the link to the piece in her etsy shop. The store is Strawberry Luna- I found it at an arts festival In Cleveland. www.etsy.com/listing/808213627/giclee-black-cat-lucky-13-library-kitty?ref=shop_home_active_10&sca=1 (Not an affiliate)
@felicitassalaveria9153
@felicitassalaveria9153 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@muhammadumerarif8410
@muhammadumerarif8410 Жыл бұрын
I remember in school my teachers used to tell my parents he's capable of doing good but he doesn't. 🤦
@melaniefarmer4310
@melaniefarmer4310 Жыл бұрын
I can relate on so many levels.
@HappyHolyHealthyLife
@HappyHolyHealthyLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍😊
@pongop
@pongop 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome!
@Jamieforeals
@Jamieforeals 2 жыл бұрын
It’s been hard for me to get diagnosed cuz of Comorbidities. I’m seeing my 3rd psychiatrist. I have my CBT therapist and ADHD coach. All that’s missing is a diagnosis so I can be able to get accommodations at work and school. My boss has been so gracious to allow me some accommodations when I disclosed to him about it. My first evaluation came back inconclusive because I had so much going on at the same time. My depression was severe and I was having a lot of panic attacks and anxiety. Thankfully with meds and therapy, coaching im doing a lot better but I still feel like I would benefit from an official diagnosis and meds. Meds make me nervous because I have GAD and that mixed with stimulants makes me nervous. But I wanna try it!! Good luck and be kind and patient with yourself ♥️
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
You should be able to get accommodations for your comorbidities too!
@Jamieforeals
@Jamieforeals 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 my therapist was just telling me that this week, I had no idea!
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Yes ma’am! Any mental health or other disability that is impacting your ability to access materials and learn. And there aren't necessarily set accommodations for different conditions. So think about what you would need. Some flexibility on due dates, testing in a room without anyone else, captions on videos (that should be standard), screen reader etc.
@hotdogflavoureddrink
@hotdogflavoureddrink 3 жыл бұрын
I can relate so much to you. Unfortunately I am waiting for my diagnosis and I can't do anything in the meantime.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 3 жыл бұрын
Keep learning about it. You can start getting tips from others even without a diagnosis.
@hotdogflavoureddrink
@hotdogflavoureddrink 3 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 I've been reading the sub on Reddit and been watching videos religiously and its actually putting me in a bad place. Diagnosis can't come soon enough.
@zz-ic6vy
@zz-ic6vy 2 жыл бұрын
Did you get your diagnosis? I am getting mine too.. maybe having bpd
@rlnare1974
@rlnare1974 2 жыл бұрын
You are describing me too. I have very few people over because I cannot keep up with clutter and cleaning. I only started seeing that possibly ADHD might be the cause when I was researching it to see if my youngest daughter has it.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
So many women find out after finding out about their kids.
@YOUAreTheSecretToLife
@YOUAreTheSecretToLife 2 жыл бұрын
I really need your help! I just turned 35 and got my diagnosis at 32. I don't have any specialists around me at all and I've completely exhausted every resource near me. My entire world is melting down around me, and I have been pretty paralyzed the last two years. I can't fix it, so I can't do anything. And I can't find help at all. I've broken down to every single person who has the power to help, that i can, that I know of. I've over shared my trauma and begged for help. Nothing has came through. It's all a dead end. I'm in a little town, and I feel like the help available is actually perpetually making things worse. I have 3 children, and since becoming a momma it's been my life's mission to end the poverty and mental health crisis cycles in my family. I am beyond failing. I can't even fix ONE thing, let alone the list of “literal priorities" that hangs over the list of “important." I've throwing away all the “to do" lists already.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry you’re experiencing that. It’s not easy. For a lot of ADHD people choosing 3 things to accomplish each day helps. It’s more manageable. You can prioritize the things that absolutely must be done. Don’t give up. Look for ADHD groups on FB etc.
@michellegibbs-spencer2495
@michellegibbs-spencer2495 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this! I thought I was lazy.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Dreamwriter4242
@Dreamwriter4242 2 жыл бұрын
I like inviting people over to see my messy apartment, because that motivates me to try to clean it before they arrive :)
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I used to do that!
@seritaable
@seritaable Жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed today at 32. Doing the KZfaq rounds right now lol
@tomandamandasmolik523
@tomandamandasmolik523 2 жыл бұрын
I get what you are saying.
@shockingguy
@shockingguy 2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel thanks to the Today Show apparently we’re in the same city and I’ve recently been trying to get some ADHD help let’s just say it’s been a little difficult especially to get evaluated one behavioral psych Office told me it would be 13 months before they could get me in for an evaluation I just laffed and told her I’ll be in Leavenworth if I have to wait that long she didn’t get it I kind of have not been pursuing this for another couple months as these things are easy to avoid I need to get back on this wagon and see if I can get it fixed a little better one doctor did tell me he wouldn’t put me on any stimulants but if they worked I think it would be better
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
It took me months to work through the whole process. I just made sure when I made my appointment I was on the cancelations list to try to get in earlier.
@shockingguy
@shockingguy 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 Yeah still trying to figure out who I’ll go to and what I’ll do, my sister has a new psychiatrist at Lutheran that I’ve had conversations with I may try to see him, and I could get into the clinic doing evaluation forms and waiting a few months
@shamimarab365
@shamimarab365 2 жыл бұрын
Same .almost same...tell me how you are helping yourself to be on time....what exercise or what therapy or what tips you will give..to stay organized...
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I use a lot of alarms. I want to get better about exercising. I go to talk therapy which has been nice and I am seeing an organizer who also has ADHD who has helped me a lot- she’s somewhat functioning as an ADHD coach.
@BBirby
@BBirby 2 жыл бұрын
I asked my physician about a diagnosis and she suggested we try a diagnosis when I’m back in school because I’m having all these issues. I tried talking about it before but got told I was attention seeking. Wish me luck for then hah
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@gedas7058
@gedas7058 2 жыл бұрын
How do you figure out the difference between the person having, say, beliefs or actually some form of resistance in terms of emotions (like fear, guilt or shame) vs the actual thing like adhd? People can choose to not do certain things or do certain things because of various factors. In adhd, as I understand, many people don't do what they know they could be doing (clean something, prepare themselves for something, study, do more work, meet somebody, go out and meet their friends for some fun time and so on). How do you know if it's an issue of adhd or something else that could be, say, just simply forced through?
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great question and I’m not sure I’m qualified to answer. For me, what made it clear that it was ADHD vs anything else was when even the things I wanted to do I couldn’t get myself to do. There are definitely emotional parts that come into play, but what also solidifies it for me is that when I am medicated I can do most of the things and the feelings go away. Either way, if someone has access to a mental health professional, I recommend they speak to that person to help figure out what is going on with them.
@amelialakeman8262
@amelialakeman8262 2 жыл бұрын
It's a shame you live in Ohio because I literally work as a cleaner haha, but all the way in Ireland. Cleaning is one of the few things that I actually feel like I can focus on most of the time! Although I can't say the same for my own house... Unless I'm procrastinating an assignment; then it will somehow end up miraculously clean and tidy from time to time.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
The organizer I work with has ADHD- I’m so jealous that some people can focus on cleaning. It just overwhelms me. I will say, it is easier for me to clean and organize at other people’s homes than mine.
@amelialakeman8262
@amelialakeman8262 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 it's so exciting that you replied to me! I only just discovered your channel too :) Great job with your videos by the way! I don't actually have ADHD myself, or at least I haven't been diagnosed with it. A lot of people think that I have it though so I've been doing a mad scour of the internet lately, (totally taking me away from the study I should be doing for an exam that I have on Friday that's crept up on me way too quickly), to try and figure out whether it might be worth looking into more for myself. I love how upfront you were with you therapist about thinking that you might have ADHD. I wish I could find the confidence to do that one day! I guess my biggest concern is that they'll laugh at me, not that I'll be diagnosed with it, or with anything else. Too many bad experiences with doctors I guess!
@amelialakeman8262
@amelialakeman8262 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 I must say as well, I'm always impressed by teachers having to remember all these names! If I was a teacher I'd definitely ask my students to wear name badges all the time haha
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, sometimes it’s easier than others. It helps when my students don’t change their seats! If your doctor or therapist laughs at you they’re not doing a very good job! One way to approach it is to just discuss the areas of your life that you’re struggling with and asking if there might be a reason those things are challenging for you. But, I also think it’s fine to just gain inspiration/ideas from people with ADHD whether or not you have an official diagnosis if some of the experiences are relatable. Good luck on your exam. I just turned my final project in for a class a little bit ago.
@amelialakeman8262
@amelialakeman8262 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 Thank you! Ah there's every possibility that I might not even have it, or that there could be other things going on causing my problems, but you're right- they're not very good doctors! One of them actually talked over me when I tried to discuss the specific difficulties/problems I was concerned about (I brought a list with me) telling me that someone with ADHD would not be able to concentrate for long enough to write a list and I felt so angry and indignant for all the ADHD people out there who can concentrate for long enough to write lists sometimes that I just kind of clamped up after that, and didn't go through the rest of my list. But you're right as well- maybe I've been too direct with doctors. It's so rude though! You'd think they could at least asknowledge that I'm having some issues and talk about some other potential possibilities or some solutions with me if they don't think ADHD is very likely!
@firepatriot42
@firepatriot42 2 жыл бұрын
I know I have add, was diagnosed yrs ago by my family doctor in the late 90's. Didn't get the help I know I needed currently, stubborn pride got in the way. Unfortunately I just quit my job of near 7 yrs, frustration with the work culture, way things were run, undervalued. I didn't tell my manager about it and left on bad terms, going to have to write a letter of apology and possibly explain it if I can. But then again knowing the work culture their might be a lot of bias against me cause I didn't reveal it, though I know the manager knew I had difficulties.
@firepatriot42
@firepatriot42 2 жыл бұрын
No "offical" diagnosis.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry, I hope you find a healthier work environment!
@wireshrub
@wireshrub 2 жыл бұрын
I left on bad terms a place I worked for 5 months 6 years ago and never really thought about it until recently. I felt very bad for the lady that hired me because it was rather a misunderstanding. Probably an impulsive ADHD thing. Feel guilty about it and not sure if a letter of apology is not relevant now.
@wireshrub
@wireshrub 2 жыл бұрын
I think this was also an RSD thing because I took on a spiteful attitude to their HR exit email and ignored it when it asked for information about why I left.
@alshimasalah1813
@alshimasalah1813 Жыл бұрын
can you make a video on adhd daydreaming, brain fog
@josephmama9657
@josephmama9657 2 жыл бұрын
DX at 30 yrs old for me...in retrospect, lots of things in school made sense. ADHD plus childhood trauma...ADHD (in my opinon) greaty exacerbates those issues. I flunked out of HS. In Elem & MS..i was way above average.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I think your story is all too common.
@josephmama9657
@josephmama9657 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 I do IT now…for the govt and everyone is always like “oh so smart!” Which I both like AND dislike. But every day is a struggle, meds help. But it sucks. I always say “I’m just normal enough for people to forget…then when I remind them, they are like - I’m sick of you using that for an excuse.- which I kinda start to believe … I never know if I should separate the “ADHD” from the “ME”.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I can relate. Like it can’t be that bad bc I managed to get two degrees. They don’t understand how incredibly difficult that was for me.
@josephmama9657
@josephmama9657 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 thanks for the kind words my friend. I enjoyed your videos, you have a kind face. And seem like a really nice person. 🙂
@wireshrub
@wireshrub 2 жыл бұрын
@@josephmama9657 I am just studying IT and starting to think I am making a mistake now... Sure, it's interesting to me now (and much more interesting than my day job) but will I still think that in 1 year?
@StellaBella488
@StellaBella488 Жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed in my 2nd year of my PharmD program. Stimulants helped me get through the remainder of the program and it was great. However, I became a mother soon after graduation and it has been incredibly difficult trying to balance the stress/work load of motherhood and studying for my board exams even with stimulants… Any tips?😢
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 Жыл бұрын
I do not have any kids yet so I’m not sure I can provide much insight there. Ask for help. Simply anything you can.
@karlavansaghi5497
@karlavansaghi5497 Жыл бұрын
i was diagnosed a few months ago. I am 45 years old.......shocked and going through hyperfocus trying to figure out ADHD and what i can do naturally instead of being medicated.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 Жыл бұрын
I have heard exercise is helpful. Therapy is very helpful to me.
@cloverblossom9801
@cloverblossom9801 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, you mentioned that your house is messy. How interesting that your video appeared next to the video about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder people that have spotless homes. Do you have lots of hobbies? Do you know where to find your things? If yes, then you have a livable space and not a model house. And your house was ment to be livable. Invite people over, it will motivate you to clean quickly. And if you invite people often then you will always have a motivation to clean. Motivation is what we need to be less depressed and keep moving. We just need to ask ourselves "What will motivate me to do things I want to do?"
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 3 жыл бұрын
I’d like to get to a more livable space. At the moment many rooms truly aren’t. I did use to be better about inviting people over as a way to force myself to clean. Right now I’m not socializing at all due to Covid-19 but I am using this time to purge because I know part of my issue is having too much stuff.
@cloverblossom9801
@cloverblossom9801 3 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 Unfortunately, clutter is a problem for many people. Getting a bigger space could work at first but then it will fill up again. There is a Sponge Bob episode about clutter. He was emotionally attached to lots of things. So in order to let go of them, he would take pictures. He took so many pictures that they (the pictures) cluttered his house too.
@nouvelleela8531
@nouvelleela8531 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story!
@tomandamandasmolik523
@tomandamandasmolik523 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 I am finding practicing minimalism to be helpful. I think I am at the beginning of a very interesting journey.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I’ll ever be a true minimalist but I have been trying to Declutter quite a bit.
@zz-ic6vy
@zz-ic6vy 2 жыл бұрын
Please suggeat any videos, books, information to learn about ADHD.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I love “How to ADHD” here on KZfaq.
@FunnyCatVidzz
@FunnyCatVidzz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was also diagnosed at 33 this year. Basically everything you mentioned here I could relate to. Look forward to watching more of your videos on the topic. I highly recommend a book called ‘ Brain Hacks’ by Dr Lara Honos-Webb, it’s about Executive Functioning which can help you manage your adhd a lot. Thanks
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
Oh thanks for the book recommendation!
@mrsnicolesmith
@mrsnicolesmith Жыл бұрын
When I was in university I was told by a psychologist that I didn't have adhd because my report cards when I was a kid didn't mention being disruptive. However, everytime I see something about women and adhd it resonates so strongly and I see myself. And I did have a temper, was spacey, and really disorganized and messy as a child. Has anyone had a similar experience and found out that they actually did have adhd? I'm wondering now if he thought I was just trying to get medicated.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 Жыл бұрын
I think that could be a common occurrence. They do want to see evidence that it existed in childhood though so I could see that maybe they were trying to use your school records as evidence. So mine never said disruptive but they would say like that I talked too much.
@truthmerchant1
@truthmerchant1 Жыл бұрын
Many girls with ADHD get missed because they're not outwardly disruptive. They often end up getting diagnosed later in life. There's still a horrible amount of bias and misunderstanding amongst so-called mental health professionals. But it's becoming more recognised now that girls and women often present as having primarily inattentive type ADHD. That psychologist is behind the times and is doing damage through his or her ignorance. If I were you, I'd definitely seek out somebody who understands about how's ADHD presents in girls and in adults. It may require seeing a few different people before you find someone who is up to date with their knowledge. Good luck, you deserve proper help and understanding 🙂
@cathyl3526
@cathyl3526 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 59 and was diagnosed about 2 months ago and when people who are wondering if they may have it as well, I encourage them to do a little research, not a lot of research because you can really fall down the rabbit hole, or getting off on nonsense tangents. Like tiktok for example has content that makes it look like literally everything is ADHD
@yvonnesequera5638
@yvonnesequera5638 2 жыл бұрын
You tube was a bit overwhelming. How did u get Diagnosed. Did u go to your primary Dr.? I need to get Diagnosed also. Thanks !
@cathyl3526
@cathyl3526 2 жыл бұрын
I spoke to the Physician Assistant at my regular physical and she referred me to a specialist for testing
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I got a referral from my primary health care provider to a mental health screening. After a general screening a nurse practitioner in the psychiatric department did an additional ADHD screening and diagnosed me officially.
@yvonnesequera5638
@yvonnesequera5638 2 жыл бұрын
@@cathyl3526 thanks. I will do the same. I appreciate your response.
@iguana7050
@iguana7050 2 жыл бұрын
What's hard for me to justify actually going to get a legitimate diagnosis is how popular it has become recently to claim/be diagnosed with adhd. Makes me feel like I might just be lazy or kind of dumb. It being so popular makes me gaslight myself into thinking it's not real.
@jross7277
@jross7277 2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking I’m neurodivergent. I’m getting closer to the answer. I’m thankful my primary took my concerns seriously. Many doctors came in and laid out what they were going to do as in different referrals to the correct professionals for me and then follow up to see how I’m fairing. I’m just encouraging you especially if it’s affecting your life in a way that’s really debilitating. That’s the only reason I went in. Good luck.
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I felt similar to you when I got my diagnosis. So I just explained everything that wasn’t working for me in my life and was as honest as I know how to be. And they diagnosed me and then when I started on the meds and they worked so clearly for me it became really obvious that this is a true diagnosis for me. If your symptoms are affecting your every day life then you deserve to pursue a diagnosis and help.
@makaylawoody2459
@makaylawoody2459 3 жыл бұрын
Please do some more videos on adhd!!!
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 3 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of a podcast- what do you think?
@makaylawoody2459
@makaylawoody2459 3 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 do it!!!!
@makaylawoody2459
@makaylawoody2459 3 жыл бұрын
You’re relatable, that’s what I connect with most! Not any putting in shows
@littlecookie318
@littlecookie318 3 жыл бұрын
How do you get people to really accept that you have ADHD? Anyone that I talk to about it says “oh everyone is like that!” Ugh. No. No they aren’t! I often get dismissed.
@meganrichardson3212
@meganrichardson3212 3 жыл бұрын
@@littlecookie318 I relate to this as well.
@joysaab3084
@joysaab3084 2 жыл бұрын
Is it a disease? Has it any time or age limit?
@theadhdacademic537
@theadhdacademic537 2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s classified as a disorder rather than a disease. Generally speaking there is no time limit, some people grow out of it. Some of us don’t. I do think there is an expectation that symptoms existed before the age of 12 even if getting diagnosed as an adult, but you’d have to check with a clinician.
@joysaab3084
@joysaab3084 2 жыл бұрын
@@theadhdacademic537 l think it needs more study and analyzation. Thank you for your informations. Good day !
@rosemeuschke6121
@rosemeuschke6121 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you have found some adhd friends in real life who will be a good guest in your home :) I'm sorry your parents labeled you lazy.
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