I thought Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, ChanningTatum, Michael Jordan, Terry Bradshaw, Emma Watson, Dr. Hallowell and Walt Disney have/had ADHD? Isn't ADHD more about being neurochemically different rather than disabled? Dr. Hallowell likens ADHD brains to ferrari brains and unwrapping the gifts contained within those blessed to have ADHD hyperfocus.

Does anyone else find her incredibly patronizing towards people with adhd?

I respectfully disagree with the blanket statement that proposes comorbidities manifest themselves worse in women than they do in men.

This video is extremely difficult to follow. What big picture?

Listening to this in 2024, and there are just so many things that stand out to me as odd when talking about disability i.e. diversity support. Firstly, why are we still talking about women as females in psychology in 2022? It's extremely rare that someone's actual genetic makeup is going to have relevance in a psychological assessment. If that's the case, we would take blood samples to analyze people's DNA for autism genes when performing autism assessments, but we know it's not that simple so we don't do it. Therefore we also don't know if a person has an intersex condition or is trans when they speak to a mental health professional unless they outright tell you that they are. If a person presents as feminine regardless of their body phenotype, and goes by a female name and female pronouns, then it's a woman, period, and it's easier to address them as such. Especially given the prevalence of LGBTQ+ overlap within the neurodivergent community. Psychology really needs to drop the idea of labeling people as males and females, because not only is it objectifying and dehumanizing, but it also isn't relevant in a majority of cases, ESPECIALLY since gender roles have a great impact on how people are like and this is not recognized when we talk about males and females. And again, you're also going to lose the LBGTQ+ and intersex population who cannot necessarily be categorized according to a simplified male and female scheme. Secondly, the mentioning of SPARK, this is an organization I have questioned in the past and will question again. There is SO MUCH focus on trying to understand autism at a genetic level in order to provide "cures" or "medicines" for autism, when that money could be spent on actual advocacy and to provide a better social environment which accommodates autistics. I am not saying that medicinal support is wrong, but given how broad the spectrum is, it is obvious that placing all research emphasis on this particular aspect cannot be rooted in anything but ableist assumptions, most notably related to capitalist society and how capitalist society will always politicize people's bodies where people who cannot work will always be deemed "lesser" compared to those who can. This also ties into the idea of workplace accommodations instead of other non-capitalist solutions like improved welfare and social rights structures that protects autistics, makes it easier and more affordable to be diagnosed etc. Imagine if instead of spending money on finding cures, this SPARK organization would spend money on lobbying to improve the welfare structure so parents with high support needs autistic children could get sufficient help with raising their child. Then they wouldn't feel nearly as driven to find a cure to autism, because their child gets the accommodations it needs to live a satisfying life in accordance to their abilities. Thirdly, autism is consistently framed as a children's disorder, because at no point does he talk about diagnosing adults above the age of 21.

Put on what brakes or breaks??

Omg, my spouse has ADHD and sometimes I just want to call it quits. He can be verbally loud and screams, his emotional regulation is non existent, and it's exhausting. But he doesn't want to see anyone about this. If he loses something, it's my fault. He swears I touch his things, his piles of crap. He can't handle work issues, he's always angry when he comes home. He is on medication but he is out of control lately. To the point I feel like I'm walking on eggshells. The pit of my stomach always is churning after he is in a bad mood and my migraines are triggered partially by stress and hormones, and man, he stresses me out!

Russell ramsay books have helped immensely i wish there were visuals.

This is a great talk. I definitely have rejection sensitivity with my adhd. Makes relationships extremely difficult

I wanted to say something about the having “too high expectations” for ourselves. Part of the reason I am so hard on myself is because I feel like I’m constantly being critiqued so I try so hard to be perfect even if deep down I know it’s impossible to be perfect. Most of the things I’ve accomplished in my life have only been done because of the fear of being criticized if I didn’t do it. That’s how bad it is. my main motivation for doing things is knowing if I don’t do it I’ll get grief from another person. The need to please people so you don’t upset them has always been a huge thing as well.

This is the most helpful presentation on NVLD I have come across. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

Parents have to take responsibility of their abusive behavior. Complaining Criticizing Anger Taking it out on young child teen

It's just traumatic childhood that parents did to them cuz the parents never dealt with their crop. Parents Dump their dysregulatef selves.

I wouldn't want to be a parent with ADHD trying to deal with children. No way.

I’m not minimizing the condition, but has anyone looked into carbohydrate/sugar consumption? Sugar causes excitability. Ever heard of parental a saying not to give a kid any sugar as they tend to become hyperactive? Just asking .there was s an unprecedented overconsumption of “sugar” and coffee in the general population.

So true and real

Knew it I'm fukec😅

Something tells me most women who have live their lives with ADHD. are not going to be able to afford a place like. “The Villages”

Thank you.

Excellent webinar

Fascinating, important insight at 34:09. Can people with OCD, anxiety, and ADHD become distracted by their obsessive thoughts and anxiety because the mind, in its own complex way, finds more energy and dopamine from the OCD and anxiety than the college lecture. In other words, perhaps OCD and anxiety don't just represents serotonin dysregulation/deficits, but dopamine deficits where the mind goes to the obsessions and even anxiety as a source of dopamine. This could explain why some of us are drawn to our fears and obsessions in some way and can't focus on other things. I think there's something to be said for this possibility. Again, fantastic video.

Fascinating video. Thank you, Dr. Olivardia. I have a history of OCD, anxiety, early PTSD, and depression. "Pure O" is the best way to describe my OCD. I could see ADHD elements in my situation--hyperactivity and inattention. the question that i have to sort out is whether adding an ADHD medication to my SSRI make the anxiety and OCD worse, or actually calm and focus me, which would be very appreciated and welcome. I wonder what the safest ADHD medication to add to an anxious--OCD patient might be. My doctor suggested Concerta. Again, thank you for this interesting and important video that looks at seemingly contradictory conditions.

this gets tricky when 2 people with disorders are married to each other and have 1 out of 2 kids with it. imagine a person with adhd/rsd trying to believe she can support herself enough to get out of an emotionally abusive marriage to someone with narcissistic pd and ptsd and social anxiety. when he curses and attacks her with the cruelest cutting comments he can come up with for 3 hours straight she may think rsd is making me overreact, stopping me from bouncing back and getting over it so she stays with him but this is where a therapist can provide an objective perspective and let u know even though the pain may be intense to break up its best to try to get out or have a separation

Ummm... I just wish these could be broken down into shorter times. An hour is literally daunting for me 😮

It drives me crazy they have no visual interpretations to their “videos”. I’m always sitting here DYING to SEE a diagram, equation, or even list because I HEAR new things but can’t “GET” them.

This is is absolutely the most damaging part of my ADHD

Very validating. I am sharing this with family members to help them better understand. My biggest RSD triggers are invalidating comments from family and inadequate educational accommodations. It feels like I’m a little kid being judged poorly for being different all over again. I’ve also seen the response referred to as an emotional flashback, like in PTSD.

Really good seminar, I was not prepared for the several bouts of crying I did listening to this

Definitely… even now after years of mis diagnosis, if I don’t get enough sleep, extreme emotions I can and still do on occasion have emotional upheaval…

Read: The Global Misdiagnosis of ADHD and the Devastating Long-Term Effects

It really was a relief. But it almost seems like if you tell someone, no one believes me. My validation crushed.

Fabulous content.

I feel like a lot of people with odd might be misdiagnosed pda autistic, since pda isn’t in the Dsm they get the odd diagnosis instead

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How it goes... Let't do the task First I need come caffeine. ... Next I need some food. ... 🥱🥱🥱🥱 Time for a nap

Don't know if I have ADHD, but throughout my undergrad years I would be in my dorm feeling down for no good reason. I would think of activities to do, but my brain would reject every offer because they were "too boring." I had little motivation to do anything.

How does one do a task that "needs" doing but doesnt have a deadline. EXAMPLE: car making funny noise. Or oil needs changing... like I know it is best to adress it early...

Good advice

this is so long. why give people with adhd an hour long video with commercials? omg

Ad right up front. Fuck off!

omg thanks

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This was EXACTLY what happened to my daughter :( but now after a late diagnosis of ADHD, she is doing really well and after a troubled existence at school has now gone on to complete a business degree. This channel is so valuable. Thank you 👍😃

Not extra time on ipad. They're compulsive for these kids.

I'm not trying to be mean at all...but where was the actual tips you mentioned in your title? Be sympathetic to yourself and hire an ADD coach? Was that the actual, constructive tips from your title? I just watched the video three times now. I can't find the actual tips (plural) to manage my time. So many of these videos are like Hallmark Cards - the content within doesn't make the title. Watch this - here's a tip to make $100 Trillion in two days: (1) Learn how to make money well and (2) Hire a finance coach.

can we not have known scammers talk about our illness?

It’s really annoying how little omega three is in fish oil supplements for kids.

A Podcast or a guided Meditation usually does the trick for me.