Adhd is like having 24/7 shower thoughts. No matter what you're doing, it never stops.

ADHD is interesting, with or without meds. Its an experience.

The way I always described my ADHD is having multiple trains of thoughts at the exact same time, my meds allow me to select what train I want to focus on and silences the others. I try to focus on everything, there for I can not focus on anything.

So relatable, first time on stimulants I had a sudden realization that I was just doing things. I see dishes? I just.. did them. The whole in my head wall block was removed and that feeling is intense and profound.

What I originally thought when taking ADHD medication was that the pill would do it all. When I was introduced to harder topics in school/ a large workload, I thought that the medication wasn't working anymore. I soon came to realize that most of the work was still up to me. The medication gives you the ability to function how you want, but without training your brain to work with it, you'll get nowhere.

i love seeing other people with adhd depict what the overlapping thought trains feel like. they’re often super relatable but this version in particular was just… perfect

I gotta admit, the best treatment I got for ADHD was cognitive behavioural therapy. It taught me how to design my environment and make changes to my life that were ADHD friendly and helped me get tasks done. My therapist strongly believed that if you just threw meds at ADHD but didn't provide a base of CBT you'd encounter problems. Like in this video, one of my problems is that my meds lock me into a task like what happened in this video. Also, if I start with a high dopamine task, like a video, I can't switch to a low dopamine task like writing an email. But if I start my day with something low dopamine I can do boring paperwork. So currently I start my day with a beautiful still picture on KZfaq with chill music (like lofi) while my meds kick in and end my day with higher dopamine tasks when my meds wear off. Little adjustments like that make life doable. But just being given meds with no additional support structures is horrible

Everyone always talked about "the voices/thoughts" and I never understood ... until I took my first pill of Adderall and felt "the quiet" for the first time and got what people meant by voices. I was just so used to the constant flow that it became the norm

meds didn't stop me fidgeting or daydreaming. The biggest effect I've seen is stuff I used to find just agonizingly, unbearably boring now feels tolerable which is a huge relief at times.

ADHD is actually definitely like having a bunch of people in your brain but instead of disassociative identity disorder where they sorta like, take turns with the wheel and have different identities, they just all have control of the internal dialogue at once. And none of them are different people than you are. It's just a bunch of copies of yourself all slightly out of sync, and you're trying to follow instructions from a Twitch chat they're all shitposting in. Edit: changed because of clarifications about DID; if I am misrepresenting anything else then definitely say something! I def don't mean to hurt anyone with DID!

Interesting. I have no internal monologue, so my experience with adhd is very different. I can hyper focus on things, but STARTING a task is damn impossible. It literally feels like a physical hand is pulling my focus away. Like... I'll literally sit and stare at a wall, picking at my skin, instead of opening my laptop to start a task. Even if it's something I WANT to do.

Your experience on Vyvanse is honestly like my experience every day as a person with ADHD/Anxiety/Depression who can hyperfocus.

This is 100% accurate

Crazy coincidence, but as someone who just was put on meds for ADHD, this is quite relatable video

"I gain this strange ability... just the ability to.. be able to." This is honestly the most accurate way of putting this. It probably makes no sense to anyone else but ALL the sense to fellow ADHDers.

wow I'm 27 and JUST got diagnosed with ADHD and find that I'm going through a bit of "hell yeah obviously" followed by "what-how-denial".... but damn, your illustration/portrayal of unmedicated days is....... so validating to see. so me, it's crazy. it's wild how, esp those of us who go undiagnosed for a while, just right off our symptoms as personal deficiencies / character flaws/ areas where WE need to TRy HARDER. thanks for the video man. it's giving me hope in a future that feels different than the messy undiagnosed years. HASHTAG KNOWLEDGE IS POWER FRIENDS, STAY STRONG, GIVE YOURSELVES LUV

Having ADHD is so difficult when everyone else around you doesn’t understand how it works. For many years of my life I was labeled as lazy, unproductive, a huge procrastinator, etc. but I physically couldn’t help it. Everyone around me told me to change and stop doing said things, but I felt as if it was uncontrollable and that something was wrong with me. Fast forward a few years and I’m going through therapy and my therapist goes “you have ADHD” and I was stunned. She explained to me that every symptom listed in this video and your previous one was a symptom of ADHD, and all of them applied to me. I finally felt that I was heard, and I’m forever thankful.

As someone else with (pretty crippling) ADHD, I can only offer the other side of the coin to those who are thinking of trying medication: it allowed me to actually be a person. I don't sleep for 16 hours a day anymore, I don't hyperfixate on things I don't even enjoy anymore, I'm not always starving, I can actually find the words I'm trying to summon in a conversation, etc. ad infinitum. Some people don't react well to certain drugs, some people might not react well to any, but some people need them to function properly. Don't base your decision to seek medication on any one person's experience- see a psychiatrist and find out whether it would be a good idea for YOU.

This is EXACTLY what it feels like to take Vyvanse: “If I am not doing the task I need to be doing when the medication kicks in, I am distracted by something else until it wears off.” EXACTLY, EXACTLY! I’m so glad I’m not alone on this. I’ve been on Vyvanse for 2 years (started in May of 2022), and it has been great… for when I’m doing the right thing at the beginning of the day. For example, today, I took my mediation with breakfast, then decided I wanted to watch the new “Quiet On Set” docu-series. I intended to just get a start on it, then get to work. Nope. I finished the whole thing in one sitting, and wasn’t able to do ANY work for the rest of the day. Now I’ve spent the last couple hours scrolling through shorts and watching KZfaq. Love you Vyvanse 😘😘😘

"don't forget to unsubscribe" ok lemme subscribe first and then we can unsu- OHHH A BUTTERFLY :D yeah i also have adhd, it genuinally amazing to see more people that i watch being diagnosed with it cuz then they talk about their experiences, about problems that tey had, and it's honestly good to see that more people have the same trouble with meds that i have, it's good to know that i'm not alone in this cuz constantly i feel like i'm behind people, or that i was just made wrong, it's just so relieving to see that i'm not the only one that struggles at paying attention to simple things... but i was supposed to be studying for my internship and here i am so ...

You explained the vyvanse pattern way to well. The "if I'm doing the wrong thing when it kicks in, I will just hyperfocus on the wrong thing" was a struggle for me for months

I have never felt more validated in my life

I feel like ADHD is when your Unconscious' autopilot is so weak, your natural chaotic personality reigns.

For anyone with adhd here are some tips i found works for me: 1. Buy a small whitebord and write what you plan on to do that day, and when you do a task cross it of with just a line so you more easly see the proggres getting done. 2. If it starts to just become mush in your brain when your maybe doung school work or something else try getting to a checkpiont where you can easly take a brake, and during the brake either take a power nap, take a short walk or just sit and think for a while. 3. Get a good routine, where you always go to sleep that time or eat that time etc, it can help a ton in the long run. 4. Use alarms, if you are trying to start a new routine or have a realy important meeting, use alarms, might sound like something everyone knows but sometimes you overlook the obvious, atleast i did😅. Btw these are some tricks i found worked for me, if they dont work for you, dont give up as you will find the best way to handle your syntomps. Goodnight, morning or where ever you are and have a better day than me.

Man, sitting there taking a test with 8 trumpets playing randomly at the same time in your head is way too relatable.. I don't know if ADHD caused my crippling test anxiety or if it just made it worse, but it's an actual miracle that I was able to make it out of college. I hope you find something that works for you, bud.

when I was around 7, I got diagnosed with ADHD, they gave me medication and at first things went better at school, but I quickly lost my appetite and started not being able to sleep, they started giving me larger doses because the results weren't being met, to the point where they gave me too much for my weight for a while. This went on for about 10 years until I quit cold turkey due to me wanting to get into the military. Suddenly everything improved, I could sleep better, could finally eat again and I started having more fun in life. Only a year later I went back to a psychologist, who diagnosed me with Autism, and said there was no trace of ADHD.

Love hearing other ADHD medication stories because its always so different NEVER the same. Atomoxetine, the generic for Strattera, changed my life for the better as an example

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 6-7, and recently I’ve discovered that it’s so severe that even over 100mg of concerta don’t work completely. Sure they help but unlike others, I can’t stop taking them during weekends, or summer or breaks because if I stop taking them I become mentally unstable, can’t do anything right and become effectively a blob on the bed.

The comments section really puts a spotlight on how much of a struggle living with ADHD is no matter what your age, and it shows how much it sucks. Its nice seeing that we all suffer the same way and struggle with the same things; it shows none of us are alone.

As someone with ADHD and takes medication for it, you really couldn’t of described it any better. Loved this video!

The video is brilliant. Love the humor!

my mom describes it as like a nascar race but for people with adhd it only stops when all the cars break down [when i involuntarily fall asleep]

This couldn’t have come out at a more perfect time I just started my meds for adhd today

A few tips I got from my mom (she's a therapist that started specializing in ADHD when I got diagnosed): - meds won't help you without therapy (to learn how to use them effectively but also adress any other problems) - ALWAYS eat a meal (at best a fatty meal) directly before you take your meds! - ADDers* often need higher doses or very low doses - women with ADD often need VERY low doses - AFTER CONSULTING WITH YOUR DOCTOR you can lower your dose lower than the doses available (if the meds are capsules containing powder) by diluting the powder in water in a measuring cup or syringe and only taking a portion. *I mean ADHD of the inattentive Type when I write ADD. Edit: Before, I didn't explain that I meant the inattentive subtype and that you should talk to your doctor before changing your dose. Thanks for the remarks!

I think this was probably the easiest vid to watch I have ever seen and also, I was reacting to the situations (out loud of course) exactly as you were lol This channel is AWESOME! MY COPING STRATEGY- oops still in caps - lots of beer and chronic fatigue from having MS. Not ideal obv but it does work 🤷🏻‍♀️ Ooh also, chronic fatigue meds gave me that ‘hyper focus’ too and then the mental burn swiftly followed by me collapsing like a felled tree and drooling for an hour, then back to ‘normal’.

I have autism and adhd and take adhd medication. Mine is a ritalin thats called Methylphenidate.I have had almost no negative side effects since i started. I had a high heart rate a couple weeks ago, but the doctors all said i was fine and it disappeared not long after it started. When i started this medication i noticed i could focus slightly more (not a lot), but i picked up on chores that I’ve neglected for years. This made me very productive and motivated. Now i am noticing that i am slowly slouching back into my old habits whilst im still taking the medicine. Im also often sleepy and seem to drift away in my own world when the meds wear off. My friends tell me that thats just probably my autism shining through because my adhd gets suppressed, i dont know if that is how it works though. Im wondering if anyone has symptoms or reactions like me. Im just trying to see if im not alone in this weird journey.

I got diagnosed with adult ADHD a few years ago, and am lucky that taking generic Adderall has really changed my life for the better. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

I saw this video and was like "Nah ADHD is not that hard, I can deal with it just fine" ..... I have to finish my Essay in about 3 hours and here I am watching this video

This is very good, that is my brain all of the time, hard to get anything done, and other times I will focus on one thing that I enjoy and the world disappears.

This might just be me personally, but after some trials me and my psych doctor agreed that meds wouldn’t be that helpful for me and I’m doing cognitive behavioural therapy instead. It’s really helped! Also as someone with autism as well, that “I focus too much on unessesary things” is my whole life 😭

As someone who has been struggling for the longest time with ADHD-like symptoms but never had the guts or money to get a diagnosis, thank you for being open about your experience in such a lighthearted yet informative manner

Hello Mr. Ice Cream Sandwhich, This was one of the first videos I watched when I suspected I might have ADHD. I have since gotten a diagnosis, and am on some non-stimulant meds, it's been great! Thank you for making this video I don't think I would have gotten help without it

I got diagnosed with ADHD 18 years ago as a teenage, spent my whole life fighting ADHD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom 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

I feel like one of the things that can really help people with ADHD is just… an outside influence. Not trying to leave someone to their own brain to try to get everything sorted, but having a physical, actual other person help. Like “hey let’s do [this task you were meant to do]” kind of thing. It’s easier to step over the executive dysfunction hurdle when you do it with someone else. Update: Who does it and HOW they does it seriously matters of course.

Your description of "I was really focused, just focused on the wrong thing" is exactly what I experience a lot of the time when working from home. Thank you for putting that frustration into words!

I've started medication for my ADHD and my productivity has spiked that it one would think I was possessed by a determined spirit.

I LOVE your description of life with ADHD; 100% spot on! I'm currently on Xaggatin XL (slow-release methylphenidate). The ability to focus was amazing for the last 3 months, but I feel the effects are possibly beginning to wear off. It's hard to tell what's just me naturally having an off day, and what's a continuing trend. So time will tell. I tried Concerta at one point. It's supposed to be compatible, but that was horrible. I remember being sat at my office desk and just wanting to escape out the window and run away, lol. So, for anyone reading this, try different brands and see what works. Also, don't forget about your coping strategies, you'll still need them from time to time.

As a man with ADHD, who takes pills to help counteract it, I can confirm this is how it feels

This is so relatable. One time my meds kicked in while I was picking at my split ends - ended up spending over 4 hours cutting my split ends into the trash after that😬

I was traumatized years ago as a teenage, got diagnosed with ADHD. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. Also 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.

I have never felt so validated in my whole life

The face when the doctor said, “So I’m not sure what this is” was ridiculously relatable. So is symptom denial. I’ve been there, man. Just so desperate to find a medicine that finally works.

Never seen anyone capture ADHD as perfectly.

on point. your experience with vyvanse was the same as mine. its anxiety. but i stayed on it and pushed through, and it went away. i do take some time off the vyvanse every once to avoid becoming too tolerant of it, and when i go back on the first day or two is off, but i quickly get back to good

I’ve been taking concerta my whole life and I’m too afraid to find out what my brain would do if I stopped this is a fun perspective

"Is the heat death of the universe something I need to be worried about?" as a random thought is so spot on. Thank you.

As a teen with ADHD, this video is completely accurate with how it is to take meds. I had to go through 3 stages of meds as I grew up. my current ones help me focus and slow down

i had no idea that it was my meds making me out of breath thanks for this video it really helped me figure out my own adhd problems

Meditation therapy and learning how to retrain your reward system is essential and underrated. I have symptoms of ADHD (never been formally diagnosed) and I personally decided that my symptoms were not severe enough to go through the headache of drudging through trying to find a medication and psychiatrist that fit me. When I was taking medication for it previously, I did not do well with stimulant medication and found myself jittery even with extended release. However, it did give me an important reference to what a calm and focused brain is *supposed* to feel like. Not even joking, I was so used to just passively thinking of things that I had to adjust to the feeling of having to choose what I wanted to focus on for something as simple as thinking about what I wanted to say to someone. Learning meditative thought leading excercises really helped slow my thoughts down a little bit and helped prevent thought spiraling from happening. Having a set morning routine that energizes you also helps wake your brain up to get it going for the day. Don't forget to celebrate when you finish a task and forgive yourself when you end up having an off-day!

Absolutely gobsmacked when I realised that my performance in tests WASN'T luck-of-the-draw and studying was actually meant to do something. I thought other students were JOKING when they said the reason they did well was because they studied, and asking "how do you think you did?" was a fun game of Lotto after a test.

I really identified with this video. It's nice to know other people understand what it's like to think as a person with ADHD

I clicked on this to learn about the meds, instead I now have that cow song on constant in my head. 10/10

I used ADHD meds and at first it just worked really well, and then I don't know what happened but it started to mess up my mental state really badly. Maybe my brain was craving the hyper activity so much that it started to melt away. But I definitly had the same situation as in the video.

I've been medicated for my adhd for nearly 4 years now and i still remember the first thought i had after i took my pills for the first time. "Is this what it's like to be normal?"

When you described what adderalls affects were at first, It has definitely solidified that I should get diagnosed because the ability to do sounds nice

I recently got diagnosed with adhd and got put on some easy medication for it and it helps with anxiety too. I never thought my adhd would affect me at work until i realized it makes me slow, unfocused, constantly forgetting things (even after writing them down) small mistakes after triple checking , procrastination and super scatter brained and overthinking, I am in the process of what works for me but it can only go up from here. On this journey I hope a part of my medicine can help me, I know the biggest thing was reaching out for help.

My lil sis was diagnosed years before me and went through years of changing meds and dosages and some of them resulted in her being insufferable. I was almost 31 when I was diagnosed and my psych did Genomind first before picking which med I should take and it ended up being Vyvanse. no drug is without side affects but I really appreciate that she did that first because Vyvanse was a game changer for me. I use a low dose addy boost for days when I need to study or work for long hours. I also periodically take a day off from it and that prevents some of the desensitization that causes some of the issues you describe. I also take an antidepressant. I did a lot of therapy and healing and undid decades of compensation and masking so now when the med shortage interferes with me getting my Rx I go through it when the Vyvanse fully leaves my nervous system and my body adjusts to not having it (usually couple weeks later) and tend to get more dysfunctional than I have been my whole life BUT… that only lasts briefly.

Honestly you're probably one of the only guys on youtube who makes sponsor ads worth watching. Thank you for making the thought of buying random products interesting!

As a college student with ADHD, I feel your pain. I've been taking medication since first grade, and it's always a struggle. For me, it's worth it because my ADHD symptoms are far worse than the side effects and difficulties of the medication (to be fair I am studying to be an engineer). I spent nine years on Vyvanse, and bounced between medications before and after. It sounds to me like you were overmedicated on top of being not used to/comfortable with how the meds impacted your mental state. I have been told that some people need only a tiny dose to get the full effect, and others (like me) need a lot more, so you may want to start any future medications at the lowest dose possible, especially because you have only just started trying them out. As for getting used to how the medication impacts you, the laser focus of Vyvanse can be like being strapped to a rocket: it takes a lot of work and practice to be able to direct that attention. It worked for me because I started it while in middle school, so my attention was sort of guided for me, but homework has always been a challenge. I highly recommend you speak to a counselor or therapist (ADHD coaches do exist too) once you find a medication/dose that won't kill you, because developing the strategies and habits to take advantage of the medication efficiently can be extremely difficult to do on your own. Good luck, I hope your journey takes you where you want to go!

this video anctually really helped me understand adhd. both my brother and boyfriend have it and this helps me put myself in their shoes

Cool video😂 The animation and the concept is clear and funny

I’ve been taking medication since I was 10. I’m now almost 27. The ONLY reason I was diagnosed was because my mom has adhd and she saw the symptoms while she didn’t get diagnosed until she was in her 30s. I think without medication I legit would not have gotten my associates. Now I’m currently working on my bachelors and eventually masters. However, I am extremely annoyed at how expensive the medication is and if you don’t have good insurance then it’s even worse

The best I can describe this feeling is that being unmedicated is like I'm 'up in the clouds' and just floating around aimlessly, so meds are great at making me more 'grounded'. But then I can get too grounded and dig myself a hole that I can't get out of.

I'm just getting into these Ice Cream Sandwich vids and am loving the content. One genuine question though, what are the three things on top of his head? Is it just the animator's style of hair? Is it a hat?

wait also, just wanna say that... your ADHD illustrations are speaking to the silly goose within my ADHD. I was giggling so hard when I took a step back from the greater message of this video and just appreciated the animated silly gooses

The more relatable Andy becomes, the more I feel like I should get tested 😅

the hyperfocussing on a task you're NOT supposed to be focussing on when the meds kick in is soooo relatable! but habits do help! I know how long it usually takes for vyvanse to kick in so I make sure to set a timer and get started on my tasks 5-10min before hand so I don't get distracted. (but ofc it doesn't always work bc adhd procrastination is legit so hard to pull yourself out of lol)

Thank you!!! I was laughing A LOT while watching this!

Concerta was the one that has helped me for 8 years, so that's the one i would recommend you taking, the problem is that it makes you less hungry, if you don't take before i don't know, 14 hours(not acurate) before bedtime, it will make you impossoble to sleep until that time passes.

I've got diagnosed with ADHD just something small of a year ago, and after trying a lot of methods with my psychiatrist and therapist, we decided to try out meds. So i started taking them, and my Grades have never been better. I was one of the worst students for years, i only ever had Ds and under, and getting a C made me more than happy. But it also hurt, because a lot of adults told me that i was really intelligent, and that they couldn't understand how i'd get such low Grades, so i should just try harder. When i turned old enough to (in my country) make my own medical appointments, i did, literally the week before my birthday i called many medical professionals and asked for an appointment the following week. And i can tell you, that i am now an all As and Bs Student, but the meds don't make me smarter, and i still take longer to process and understand many things than others do, but after 11 years in school and feeling like i was trying to fight for my life, i would never let this opertunity go to waste. My best comparison to meds would be shoes. It is more comfortable and easier to walk with shoes, but the shoes don't walk for you, and different people need different shoes that fit them and have different functions. Of course there are people who don't wear shoes, other people say shoes are comfy, and others need speciall orthopedic shoes. But no less, you need to move your legs yourself, and while teaching how to walk slowly to yourself, whilst simutaniously going through the pain of going over gravel without shoes, can of course be made easier through sole sollst, but you still might just need to start heaving to learn how to walk only just now, after everyone has learned it decades ago. Sometimes we need to walk, jump or run, but we'll always have to learn at our own pace, one step after the other. Edit: edited out a part about my medication. some replies may not make sense now. But basically: i take an amphetamin that would show positiv in a drug test for things like meth and speed. And yes i have to cary a permit for it, especially when driving.

I was recently told I have ADHD after being told I didn't have it all my life. Everything was impossibly hard for me to do growing up and now having people actually take me seriously, it's amazing. Medicine has saved me from those days of chaos. This video summed it up perfectly

As someone with autism (which sometimes behaves similarly to ADHD), I take a certain expensive type of concerta. It is a slow release type too. I take it as without it I will chase a ball into a busy road, along with being super emotional. Depending on ADHD/ADD/autism medication; loss of appetite may be part of the medication.

I love this video! Like so much! Thank you 🙏

Not getting fixated on results is super important. I spent years trying different medications, trying to find one that would “fix” me, even though I had been on Ritalin before and it had made me feel way better. It took about five years for me to realize that the point was for medication to *help* me, not *fix* me. So now I’m back on Ritalin and I feel… ok. My brain works better, not perfectly, but better. I can focus on optimizing my life, and learning how to make things easier now. Which was the point the whole time. There’s no cure, just ways to make things easier, medicated or not.

please don’t stop making more adhd content, these are so funny and relatable which is much needed when i get so frustrated with my brain sometimes 😭

my mom and i are both on adhd meds. whenever we have an important conversation that starts moving away from the subject i tell her we’re ‘derailing’, like our train of thought’s getting lost 😂😅 its cool to see that somebody uses this analogy too hehe

I'm 44 and finally got my AuDHD diagnosis in February of this year (2024). 🎉 I do not recommend *Strattera.* It was all side effects with little to no benefits for me. It made me sleepier than I already was, caused bladder retention ( _which didn't go well with being on dieuretics for blood pressure_ ) constipation ( _which at least slowed down my IBS symptoms_ ), and it gave me unrelenting cotton mouth that nothing could alleviate. *Adderall* at least lets me focus when I need to, and it serves as at least a weekly reset button. Mind you I'm unemployed, so I don't have to keep too much of a regular schedule, most days, so I'm only taking it on days that I need to attend appointments and get paperwork done. Your mileage may certainly vary.

This man saved me from my anxiety, and now he's saving me from my ADHD

Adderall has been a godsend for me personally, but I can *definitely* relate to how it worked for you. I only want to do what I love to do off my meds, but Adderall allows me to get the shit done that I also need to do in order to be a functional human, like doing laundry, taking out the trash, doing dishes, prepping my meals, doing homework, making flashcards, studying for exams in topics I don't necessarily enjoy, etc. Honestly the best way I can describe it is putting the stuff in my brain on a level playing field with what I want to do.

Bro people ask me why I love watching your videos and I never truly knew why but now I think it’s because your videos are so short that my ADHD brain can actually think and they’re really funny

You adhd meds with "i just did A" is the best explanation ever. Its exactly hiw it feels like. Im using it to explain it to anyone ever.

The "who's the guy in charge here?" bit SENT ME

So far this guy has explained ADHD better then I’ve seen doctors explain it. I love it and can relate to just about everything he said.

I took ADHD medication as a kid for emotional control and focus. It worked really well but I had a lost of appetite. I started very young I can't remember when I started the meds but it was pretty much my entire school life until 12th grade when I dropped them to try and focus without the meds. I haven't taken them sense but I've thought about going back to see if I'd be able to improve some of my habits and be healthier. I can't the medication for the life of me. But it worked I kept my emotions under control for the most part and could sit down and most of my homework in like 30 minutes if I really focused.

For me, ADHD is… unique… to say the least. It's like having 15 difficult trains of thought, but only one track. My brain just kinda: 1.🚂 2.🚆 3.🚉 3.🚄 4.🚋 5.🚈 6.🚅 7.🚃 8.🚞 9.🚇 My thoughts just kinda scatter. [random Mario Kart related sidequest] Where was I? Oh yeah, ✨️ScAtTeR✨️!! (I feel like the worst part is the fact that the only reason I watched this video is that I couldn't focus on trying to find that one song that I don't know the name of. This was just on my for you page, and my brain said, "Sure, why not?" And then I watched the video and typed this really long comment, and then broke the fourth wall by saying, "Typed this really long comment.") [Found the song. It was "Ticking" by TIN]

That's so accurate, just dopamine being in a destroyed, discarded, heap. I got diagnosed in like October last year. I got vyvanse for mine, and it worked well. It also synthesized well with my epilepsy meds to really decrease the depression part of my bipolar II. I actually am not sure of who I am anymore because seizures stopped last summer, ADHD is under control (well as under control as it gets), and bipolar II was patched up. Now I got to find myself again. I really studied the potential med interactions and how my body reacts to things to get these results tho. Like I get like that constant jogging exhaustion feeling when I have too much caffeine, so I was on the lowest dose of vyvanse. If I were you, I'd ask your doctor about meds similar to vyvanse and tell them about your experience with it. Idk why no one followed up with you for an echocardiogram to make sure the meds WOULDN'T give you that kind of terrible side effect. I guess the doctors in the USA just don't care, or whoever it was that prescribed them to you.

As someone who never had these symptoms, I really appreciate your ability to describe them in common relatable terms and similes. I feel like I understand ADHD a little better now.

I feel like this is exactly my story! I was on vyvanse for a month an ended up blowing out two of my car tires because of being so impatient and hyper focused while driving. Went back to addie, but I’m almost 30 and it doesn’t fix the core problems, just gives me the ability. Love that ability! Makes life a little easier, but ability alone doesn’t get shit done. Most of the time, I need someone in the same room with me and so so so many alarms on my phone. But also having anxiety and depression with the adhd isn’t fun either. Once I crash from addie at the end of the day, it’s a deeper crash when I’m depressed

I remember when I tried Strattera for a while and I had just. So Much Exhaustion. It helped me focus enough to keep up with my classes, but I literally had no energy for anything else. There was also some extreme motion sickness that was absolutely horrible. (Nausea has always been and will always be my least favorite feeling)

This video actually pushed me to talk to my psychiatrist about ADHD medication. I'm 3 months into 10mg of Adderall and it's just. This is how normal people work??? But it's exactly like you described it! I don't have to fight my brain to do something; I can just. Do it. It saved my grades this semester - I've had a streak of failing at least one class every semester of college and I was able to manage 5 classes (and 2 of the most labor-intensive in my major at the same time).