10 Signs You Do NOT Have ADHD

[@aliruane]

Made it half way. Zoned out, checked the comments and then the video is finished. Missed the rest. Thanks for the first half though

[@faeriesmak]

That’s how I watch You Tube videos.

[@Maderlololohio]

Rofl am in the comments almost at half and lost the plot of the vid 😅

[@ConvenientlyShapedUsername]

I had to rewind a few times because I noticed that I got distracted by my own thoughts or the comments, but that's very common for me lol.

[@faeriesmak]

@@ConvenientlyShapedUsername I do this too. I will realize halfway through that I started thinking about something else.

[@cepahreinholt8710]

I'm in the comment and I saw yours and paused the video. I'm 4:19 minutes in. Thanks to you I don't have to rewind one more time.

[@rhoadestraveled]

My family & teachers failed me. I've had undiagnosed ADHD since I was a child. “She's a daydreamer, she’s looking out the window instead of paying attention. She has such potential. She needs to apply herself.”

[@fi0nagd]

Sounds familiar 😂

[@lyndafjellman3315]

Oh, yeah, but ADHD hadn't been invented yet. When I was a kid we were just naughty, or lazy, or something.

[@ShirozawaDesura]

I didn’t get diagnosed until I realised it myself at age 21 and then went to actually get it clinically diagnosed. I just ended up masking it up so well because I was constantly humiliated in class (right in front of all the other students) by my teachers for zoning out or getting distracted. Top it off I had a bad reputation in class because my ADHD gave me emotional regulation problems and so I cried a lot to the point that I became a nuisance.

[@dod2304]

but he/she can full focus with great intensity on things that she IS interested in! Here's another one. Do you have a collections of materials for several different crafts and projects? But have only started one or none and not started the rest?

[@jennadavis-waite4442]

I was going to say, my teachers all said I was conscientious, but it just so happens I like reading, writing and drawing, so that's 75% of school covered. Wasn't interested in maths or sports lol. And if you mean my collection of manicure items because I wanted to be a nail tech last month, or my collection of black clothing from when I was going to commit to being Goth a few months ago or the stupid amount of money I spent on hair bleaching products only to dye it jet black? Or the over 50 pairs of footwear I own because I get a kick (lol) out of the purchasing and receiving of them, but then I NEVER wear them?

[@jornsyy]

Okay I know this was supposed to convince me I DON’T have ADHD… but this felt more like “10 ways to call me out while also making me laugh”

[@IreOluwaADEYEMI-l9o]

😂😂😂😂

[@MaylinJames]

You're one of us gang. 🙏 Welcome

[@-Supernova.]

Omg exactly same

[@arienrhod1]

same 😂

[@JigmeDatse]

Congratulations? Did you tick off a number of ones? And did you enjoy the video? Because if both... Then congratulations indeed. Thanks for being here.

[@rayah_v_dc]

Chaos mode- I love it. I feel so zen when other people are freaking out. When things get too structured, I start feeling very anxious.

[@Dreagostini]

When all the chaos potential is shifted into the problem analysis and solving department.

[@Diana_Bg7]

GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE!!

[@elvenkind6072]

Same here. I'm always thinking very clearly and calmly if something horrible happens. Pleasant dinners with friends or family members, that have a conversation about light topics, have become so traumatic that I just pretend to be sick and hide at home.

[@czeckeredcat]

I love how each explanation "unintentionally" incorporates ADHD symptoms. A simulation and education in one. Great writing!

[@JuliHoffman]

In my family, we used to call it "shiny object syndrome" and my entire family seems to have it. I didn't realize it was actually ADHD until around 5 years ago. We all do awesome in high-stress or crisis situations but struggle with normal, day-to-day stuff. I'm so grateful for videos like yours. It normalizes behaviors that I've been depressed about for decades and just knowing I have ADHD has helped me find better coping strategies which has improved my overall quality of life. So, thank you!

[@laurafindsjoy]

It's me, haha 🙋‍♀️. I never considered I might have ADHD until my younger brother was diagnosed in his 30s, and he started telling me his symptoms....I was like, "Oh, I thought that was just our family's personality!" 😂

[@kitefan1]

In my retirement decade I was told I was probably ADHD but have not sought a diagnosis yet (I will). But descriptions of female ADHD are pretty accurate. Prior to this I have compared myself to a cat, easily distracted by shiny moving things. I coped much better when I was younger.

[@tamaratkjenielsen5501]

like crows and ravens? i mean i love crows and ravens and i also love shiny things (i have too many things i randomly pick up and keep) mom calls my collection treasured trash. i like shiny things and rocks! My brother doesnt collect anything but does give me stuff he knows i collect! even the kids at my work (daycare/kindergarten) gives me rocks that are weirdly shaped and shiny or has something about it they think i will like. I am the rock and shell collector

[@christineashby4003]

My mom still talks about a time 17 years ago when I was saying something to her and literally stopped in the middle of a word to watch a cool car go by with my head turning to follow it out of sight, then turned back to her and finished the word and rest of the sentence. I don’t think I’ve stopped mid-WORD any other time in my life (at least no one else has ever told me that I have), but stopping mid-sentence always happens at least once a DAY for me!

[@RickHasADHD]

You are most welcome! I love hearing that we're making a difference. I love how folks with ADHD can be so supportive of each other. I see it every day in the conversations among my Patrons in the Patron chat room. perhaps it's because life has been such a mystery that as we finally start to figure it out we can't wait to share it with others and help them on their way.

[@BrookeYoder]

#11 - you were able to get through this whole video without going back to catch what you missed when your mind wandered. #12 you waited until the end of the video to comment

[@RickHasADHD]

Oh, those are good! I'll use them in a future video!

[@sirfaeron6043]

Yep, I've been in the comments since #3... #7 is playing right now... video isn't over yet... 😅

[@wchen2340]

0/12 yuk. at least it doesnt change anything for me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@distracted-Heather]

He hasn’t even finished number 1 and I’m already in the comments 🤣🤣

[@distracted-Heather]

I can’t tell you how many times I need to edit a comment because I make it halfway through a video 🤣

[@nolarainfatally201]

1. You feel like you’re living up to your potential. 2. You finish tasks and projects on time. 3. Your finished projects are actually finished. 4. You read the instructions through and then you followed them in order and you did not think at some point, “this is boring. I have a better idea. I know can do this faster.”. 5. You’ve read the instructions and started the project. And didn’t end up sidetracked on side missions. 6. You rarely lose track of where you are and what you’re doing. 7. Someone you know tells you, “ you seem scattered lately.” 8. You wash and then dry and then fold and then iron and immediately put away your clean laundry. In one day. 9. When things hit the fan and you are in a crisis or panic. 10. Work with Rick link in bio/description

[@theaizere]

Bless 🤟🤝

[@berenicebarnes7822]

Yay! I was looking for the list. Thank you. X

[@managryx]

11. You didn't scroll down into the comments to find this exact comment instead of finishing the video

[@connorgaming8398]

Thank you. And well done!! 😎. I'm at #5 or 6, I'll keep listen-watching while reading these comments and eating my breakfast, and tidying this corner of the table (stacks of mail- some opened, plus some odds and ends that somehow wound here)

[@Werfloh]

When I watched the video I counted 3 fitting points. Now I only remember two of them. I normally finish my projects on time, most of the time with only a little bit of time left, but in time and in my opinion all the stuff that cries out ADHD mostly started when I was around 23 or 24. But on the other hand I don‘t really remember alot of my childhood, so who knows 🤷‍♂️ Everything else is on point. Edit: Just remembered the missing point. I‘m basically always in panic. Doesn‘t matter if there is a real crisis or not, I will find something to be stressed.

[@sillysam345]

Currently watching this after I was supposed to be writing my book, but then remembered I had a cold, so I decided to look up how colds work and watched several videos on that, and then saw this recommended video and now I'm here reading comments while also watching, and my brain is yelling at me to do several other tasks and-I wish I could just focus :,)

[@maxaquino7875]

the overexplaining at 6:00 was so freaking relatable omg

[@alexisdaylynn]

Literally! My jaw dropped bc it sounded like I was listening to myself talk

[@angelcdp]

Ooooh. I'm not there yet but sadly I've just discovered this about myself. Well... Someone else pointed out it to me (& I'm doing it again... Going to quit while I'm ahead).

[@falsealaska]

Yes!! I literally feel myself doing it but I can never stop

[@craiginzana]

I always used to think, “there is no way me and everyone I know has ADHD” but then I realized it was because I was thinking about my family and my other artist friends 😂 then later my other startup friends. Every once and awhile I’ll meet an accountant or someone in finance or something and the way they move about the world is absolutely baffling to me.

[@Leaky_Spigot]

Those closest to me and I functioned well enough into early adult-hood despite exhibiting the majority of symptoms. I doubted my diagnosis initially. Even after treatment and research reinforced it's likelihood by large margins, I still believed it was over-diagnosed and, at best, I had something similar, but not ADHD. No one close to me had it and we all behave in similar ways. Surely I wasn't an exception. It took over 2-years, my 2 best-friends experiencing the same _diagnosis > treatment > improvment_ I had before my doubts finally dissolved. I wasn't part of an inflated statistic of over-diagnosis. They weren't either. It just took different amounts of time to impact us significantly enough to seek help. It seemed like over-diagnosis for all of us to have ADHD at first, but despite it being obvious now, it didn't occur to me to consider that whole, "birds of a feather" aspect of human nature.

[@SusanaXpeace2u]

yeh, i'm drawn to others who are a bit reactive, a bit impulsive. I see it as authentic. I relax around people who I know are REAL.

[@pixywings]

In my life I have noticed that Neurodivergent people tend to be drawn to each other. Most of my friends have ADHD and/or Autism. Probably at least 90% of them.

[@dees3179]

Yep. A bunch of us were on a holiday together and one lady asked what autism was since all the rest of us had been diagnosed with it. In the middle of this packed restaurant (which was hell for us all ) she suddenly screamed ‘so my divorce was totally not my fault’ it was hilarious. She’s in her eighties. Birds of a feather.

[@Maderlololohio]

​@@pixywingslucky bunch. Not meeting them means nobody to connect w

[@angelastimeofday]

As an ADHDer I laughed so hard. Loved this

[@RickHasADHD]

Thanks! I had fun making it.

[@dddraconisss]

I laughed AND cried lol

[@allthecakeyum]

Dude, I watched this thinking ah yes there's hope that maybe I'm not. Only to get the bait and switch. It's a trap 😅😂

[@christinakaufmann7794]

Me too hahahah❤ so true!😅

[@Lucifronz]

@@RickHasADHD I have a lot of fun examining myself. Even the things I imagine most people find embarrassing or want to forget or deny or ignore about themselves, I tend to find fascinating. I feel like understanding it takes away a lot of the worry and helps me compose myself when it happens to me later on.

[@senatorpalpabean2638]

"You could do so much better if you just applied yourself!" was what I've heard for my entire life, from every teacher I've ever had. The problem was that I did the best I could, but I simply COULDN'T do my homework, or follow directions, or complete the project on time. I know those teachers meant well, but it left me with this deep, unwavering feeling that, no matter how much effort I put in, I'll never be able to achieve my "full potential."

[@AlimarieBee]

I've found my tribe💗 Such a feeling of relief to have found people experiencing the same things I've experienced. After passing of my big brother my entire world crumbled and my ADHD went into overdrive.

[@macetalia]

Hang in there. My world recently crumbled and that's how I was diagnosed, at age 52. Toughest part for me so far is convincing my wife and family that this is a thing. It sucks failing at something because of ADHD and then hearing from loved ones that I'm just making excuses.

[@tomorrowbytogether6594]

5:03 not me looking over to the chair in my room with all that laundry waiting to be folded😭

[@Manticornio]

Same... but with the clothes inside the dried for 5 days now.

[@Drecon84]

@@Manticornio Look, it's just hard to guess if they are dry or not. Better not risk checking I guess.... Or something.

[@userbunny]

I did the exact same thing 😭

[@Muinaiselukka]

Same lol

[@jasperpretzle]

I've folded it but now it has been laying on the bed for days. (I sleep on the ground. Don't question me please, there is method to my madness, I swear.)

[@dhesyca4471]

Sign #1 literally made me tear up. I have ADHD and imposter syndrome, and I always feel like I'm not achieving anything.

[@christineashby4003]

My mentee at work is ALWAYS telling me how much I do for her, despite me always asking if I do ENOUGH

[@dhesyca4471]

@@christineashby4003 i feel that

[@TheQuellentine]

I bet you are doing awesome!

[@koukouland]

Sometimes I wonder, especially when I was at school, if I am retarded and noone is telling me! Crazy!

[@commandercaptain4664]

@christineashby4003 I'm afraid to actually get any work at my job done ahead of time because that means I have to "look busy" for my seven supervisors. Today's work climate can inflict ADHD on anyone.

[@spoddie]

I tidied up, folded and put away all my clean laundry recently that was lying around. Such a rewarding experience! I also found winter clothes that I'll need in a month or so ....

[@RickHasADHD]

Win-Win. (If you're a Patron you can post this in the 'Achievements and Bragging Rights' channel.

[@vanessita4138]

😮 currently procrastinating about this very same task 😢 everything seems so taxing sometimes. How can something so basic cause so much anxiety. I hate having ADD

[@claudiatheobald9928]

What is your secret?

[@eleanornelson5810]

Sounds like agony! 😂

[@Haley497]

Ahhh yes, the pure joy of realizing you actually have great clothes, they just went missing for months...years. I have come to terms with the inevitable fact that things will appear when they want, not when you look for them or need them. With clothes it's an everyday struggle. But what about when you finally happen upon that wallet you lost eons ago and realize it has money in it!? It's the little joys.

[@beeurd]

I was just recently diagnosed with ADHD (innattentive), and this popped up in my recommendations. I'm definitely feeling reassured that it *is* ADHD 😂

[@RickHasADHD]

That's great. I sound like as tuck record but getting a proper diagnosis is life changing. If finances or waiting lists mean that's not possible, then assume you have it and start using some of the ADHD-friendly strategies.

[@DrTallHat]

Welcome to a special club of unique thinkers. Defo research famous people with ADHD or suspected ADHD!

[@TrishEden-c1f]

I was having so much suicidal thoughts 10 years ago as a teenage, also suffered severe anxiety and mental disorder. I got diagnosed with ADHD, spent my whole life fighting ADHD. Not until my husband recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.

[@rameshkantaria889]

I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.

[@lukee7442]

6:54 SO TRUE. i always found it strange how i have no problem with presentations/public speaking, but trying to start conversations/make friends is so scary and difficult for me

[@DrTallHat]

Great video! Just for some clarification for anyone watching. I 100% have ADHD, have been diagnosed and take medication. I DO fold and put away the washing as soon as it's dry and my house is very tidy. I believe it's a strategy I learnt from childhood and I can get stressed when there is mess. I don't believe all people with ADHD are 'messy' however I might be a bit of an outlier. Just wanted to posted that for anyone watching who gets caught up on that point. If you think you have ADHD and it's causing a material impact on your life, go for assessment ASAP. It could change your life. It changed mine. Thanks for doing great work Rick! We need more people like yourself spreading the message!

[@tfjknodacf]

thanks, this helped! i'm 15, everyone always says i have a lot of potential and i feel so bad 'cause i know what i could do if it wasn't for what is probably adhd, i really hope this is gonna stops being an obstacle

[@DrTallHat]

@@tfjknodacf - You're on the right path. I was diagnosed at 38 at everything became easier. Remember that you're always enough and that you're doing really well. We have a tendency to feel like we are not good enough, aren't achieving or we compare ourselves with others. My therapist reminded me that I've achieved enough at 38 to write a book! Although some days it's doesn't feel like that. It's OK :) those days can be real motivators to do more! Good luck on your journey and remember you're not alone!

[@matKilla9801]

You did say you are medicated, which would explain how you are able to do those things. Would you still do them if you stopped taking your medication?

[@clayd1005]

Thanks for sharing this. I believe I fall in the same boat. It was drilled into me to be neat and tidy and to finish what I start even though I really struggle with it and I really have to push myself to do so. I was told I do not have ADHD because my life is organized enough, so it can't possibly be ADHD. Yet I tick all the other boxes (often distracted, always fiddling, lots going on in my head at all times, memory of a goldfish). I never feel like I do enough and that there is always more to do. Sometimes my head is too "loud" to have a normal conversation with people. Maybe I should get a second opinion elsewhere.

[@Ch-yz4yt]

When I went to someone for a diagnosis (I had suspected for a few years) she initially asked the usual questions.... Are you always late? DO you lose your keys? To which I could easily reply no. Because I am an adult I have strong coping strategies already in place. I always pad my time so I'm not late (Tho the earlier I have to be somewhere, the higher chance I will be late). I come in the door and put my keys in the same spot every. single. time. But ask me how often I buy produce then completely forget it as soon as it gets put away and have to throw it out because I bought it a month or more ago even tho it only seems like a week to me. I am also the QUEEN of "Let me put this where I'll find it again" and never find it again. Many of us build coping strategies without realizing that's what they are until later. Unfortunately many of the questions used to diagnose ADHD don't take this into consideration.

[@amechealle5918]

I didn’t think I had the hyperactivity part until I realized I keep a small sewing box with me so I “have something to do with my hands” when I was about 14 I learned to hand quilt (hand stitch) from my Grandmother who made mind blowing quilts. I had already been sewing since I was 7 but hand sewing was a whole new world. After learning how awesome it was to make something without dragging a sewing machine around with me I found a tiny bit of calm (tiny, like 5% but for me 5% was fantastic) I was diagnosed in my mid 50’s and honestly broke down in the car and cried HAPPY TEARS. My life finally made sense, my habits and behaviors had an explanation. I’m positive my Grandfather had adhd even though he had two degrees in engineering as well as geology, paleontology and archaeology. When I was younger we were working on a project and he told me I was just like him. He taught me to keep a notebook so I could keep track of what I was doing as well as what I needed to do (he was my mentor and best friend along with my Grandma). To this day I’m never without my notebook, I forget my car keys, where I parked my car, my phone, sunglasses, purse but not my notebook, it’s what keeps my going!

[@eradkova]

Your grandfather was extremely intelligent

[@solar0wind]

"even though he had two degrees [...]" Honestly, the even though could be a because. Reading through his degrees sounded as ADHD as it gets😂

[@meghansullivan6812]

Stimming

[@aesogoogleuser334]

I think you’re blessed to have had such loving and impactful grandparents!

[@pimpausis7688]

I think those degrees are perfect for a person with adhd, any degree actually if you're really really into it. Ive taken 3 gap years because i just cannot deal with highschool, but when im finally done with it I'll THRIVE in my biology studies oh MAN. That was about me, sorry. I'm really happy that you had such amazing people looking out for you!! Its amazing

[@tangowhiskygirl]

I have never turned in anything late. In fact, I get such a boost from the anxiety of the idea of not finishing on time that I have always turned in my work way way ahead of time. I get super focused and get things done super fast. I can't think of a single test I did in grade school or at university where I wasn't the first person to turn in my test. I thought that meant I didn't have adhd. Turns out it absolutely means I do

[@eradkova]

Your in-timeness makes me green with envy 😂 That's such a smart hyperfocus

[@alaskabane5340]

I have exactly half of your abilities, I have so much anxiety, but I never finish on time. I start at the last possible minute, but I am anxious all the way throughout!

[@hereagain7919]

Would you mind elaborating but how it "absolutely means you do?"

[@nagpapataba]

​@@hereagain7919instead of handing out things late, they do them way before the deadline as a way to overcompensate. Still an adhd thing

[@FernandoVazquez-ro1nw]

100% Me too. That is why I hate these lists. I love the dopamine of checking things off my list. Most of the time they are NOT things I truly care about.😅

[@orangesnipzy]

0:58 I have diagnosed adhd but still hoping I don’t, is this video still for me??😅

[@orangesnipzy]

Shit

[@orangesnipzy]

Okay he’s stalking me

[@bjrkah1941]

​@@orangesnipzywhat

[@orangesnipzy]

@ I might have adhd

[@biltkv]

Yes you can see unless your psychologist holds a really strong opinion about a case during which youve been completely honest about yourself i guess yeah probably must be that way I think?????????????????????????

[@marceline8488]

Sent this video to my Dad who doesn't think he has ADHD and he said "I can see someone looking from the outside, thinking this is a fit".

[@GhostnisanArt]

6:59 my ADHD symptoms got worse after my youngest turned 18. I'm convinced the pressure of being a parent was what was actually what was driving me

[@desertangelfish140]

Hey, that's a thought! It's like the momentum of the day to day tasks and responsibilities kept me in check. I called myself a master juggler the more I had to do the better I stayed on track. Once my son left home and I was by myself again. Staying on task and on track what's more of a challenge and I had to hyper focus.

[@bestbehave]

Ouch, hyperfocus for 18 years

[@flowzerr4550]

All the while I was independently raising my son, I was convinced he was ADHD & he was diagnosed as such. Yet now I realize it was me all that time & that he was the reason I was more together. I managed holding down 2-4 jobs at a time; Since being retired i've gotten more and more disorganized, scattered, impulsive and my house is such a mess , I don't let anyone in.

[@KiwikimNZ]

I feel my adhd has gotten worse as I’ve gotten older too.

[@MissWhiskers]

My symptoms got worse in college. I think the reason is lack of structure. Elementary and high school was more structured which at least made some of the issues pertaining to hyperactivity easier. You go to sleep at a certain time, you're forced to wake up, you go out, etcetera. I was also told by the psychologist that diagnosed me that some symptoms can be influenced by our environment.

[@makingitthrough190]

Thank you Rick! I am 67 and living in Scotland. When my boys were teenagers I was informally diagnosed with ADHD along with them. However, they had proper assessments. Recently I began to feel I would like an official diagnosis. It turns out that this is not readily available because age layers another level of cognitive difference on top of possible ADHD. In other words the diagnosis becomes more difficult and more specialised. However, a clever therapist helped me figure out that my internal dialogue was very negative. She also pointed out that this was unhealthy on many levels. So, I have been following (rather imperfectly) a programme of compassionate self care. Well worth looking into for anyone struggling with ADHD and anxiety as I do.

[@Katie2986]

@@makingitthrough190 A good therapist is worth their weight in gold!

[@JHN12x12]

the effects of living with untreated ADHD for many years leave marks, like the way that water wears away stones over centuries, or how decades of feet can wear down even marble steps. it's really great that you have a competent therapist! 👍

[@Myperfectshell]

Please do still consider getting your diagnosis. The diagnosis is so important ❤ I am now 11 months past my diagnosis and never - never - have I been more in touch with who I actually am. It grows by the month and it is simply astounding.

[@eaglerider-1]

I am so sorry to hear this. I am 72 and also live in Scotland. My GP referred me for tests in February this year, and I got a diagnosis in May. Provision for adult diagnosis varies hugely from one Health Board to another. Don’t give up on getting a diagnosis. I recommend you find the ADHD support organisation nearest you for local advice pertinent to your area. They will also know which private practitioners have a solid reputation for diagnosing and treating ADHD if you wanted to consider going down that route.

[@MiaMerkur]

I was diagnosed with 40, now sixty. The labelling did not help me at all. First I got pills which just make me dizzy, not spontanious, whitty, funny anymore and I dropped them. Then I realized people, private like family and friends or public like physisians, office looked at me like I sad I am a criminal or crazy. Well germany is behind america about 30 years in social and medical stuffs. Having a good coach to get your best life possible is much more important then being labeled. Like indians ( american native people) had a leather bag with total personal medicine with them you need your own liste of 1 what troubles and 2 what helps. Like: Nerveous, go for a walk. Overwhelmed, take cold shower, Forget cooking+ eating, make healthy fast food, Cloth is troubeling, take silk under it, aso. Half of symptons equal Borderline so have a look at the work of Linnehan: analyze your real feeling behind the obvious feeling, If too distraced, count to ten, look for all blue f.e. stuff in the room, train self awareness, train patience, by watching consciously your desires ( sweets, cigaretts ...) are going up, but not endless as expected but going down again w/o doing anything. Aso.

[@justarandompersonontheinte3152]

If you are reading this while you watching, You may have ADHD. Welcome to our tribe

[@atticusandwinifred3274]

lol. 👋

[@atticusandwinifred3274]

👋

[@oleranilos9690]

@RickHasADHD has gone to do something else at this point :)

[@patriciajohnson7369]

😂

[@commandercaptain4664]

If you can read this, you don't need glasses and you're watching Spaceballs.

[@arandomperson5285]

1. I always have a song going on in my head ,a conversation with myself, thinking about a thing that I saw in a video, reminiscing my childhood memories, thinking about future and my recent obsession(it my be a person or thing) 2. I am never organised always have clothes on my floor and bed 3. I get overwhelmed very easily even if it is something I love, if it’s too much I get stressed 4. I was watching this video at 2x speed still it was too slow I opened the comments halfway and missed half of the point 5. I can never stay still (if I have a scissor near me every thing that it can cut is shredded to pieces, I never throw chocolate wrappers unless I tear them into small pieces, if I have strip of tablets near me you better believe I am removing that well sheet of it) I always have some kind of trash scattered around me (my mom calls me a mouse because of this) 6. I cannot stay focused on my studies but if it’s one day before my exam I am fully concentrated 7. I always forget things easily so I get stressed about it until I write it somewhere 8. I tried suggesting my family that I may have adhd but it’s always dismissed

[@7177YT]

You imitating your dad, rattling keys pacing in front of the tv hit me right between the eyes. I felt called out, put a smile on my face. hehe

[@Saph1r0]

I scrolled to the comments half way through the video, wanted to comment on something, didn't write it immediately and then tried to focus on reading comments and listening to you at the same time, which worked (it didn't). In the end I forgot what I wanted to say initially. Diagnosed since I was a kid probably around 25 years ago. But I got something I've learned in those years. Working around your weaknesses is the biggest help you can do for yourself. Be calm and assured that things will work out even if you don't work in a neurotypical way. Some people need a month for something you might only need 3-4 hyperactivity/hyperfocus days to do. Sometimes you can even work wonders in a single day. You came this far in live and are still going strong.. you're probably doing fine. Stop overthinking about the bad aspects of ADHD. As was said in this video, psychological stress can produce similar symptoms as ADHD and for us already suffering from ADHD, that can be a debilitating state of mind to have. So it's even more important for us to relax and stay healthy. Thank you for tackling ADHD with some comedy, it will probably help do exactly that.

[@elenalatici9568]

What a lovely, helpful and compassionate comment l. I don't think I have it, and thanks to Rick and you, I think I'm going to remove it from the list possible syndromes, illnesses, and downright diseases I've been told I unequivocally have. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@juliepetersonrealestatellc8710]

I just adore you Rick! I always wondered about the people that don't have ADHD, I kept thinking that ADHD is overdiagnosed and there is no such thing as neurotypical people. People are amazed at all the things I have done and I always think that I haven't done enough, that I am meant to do something great but the way others react, it seems I have already done great things, but that isn't how I feel. That GREAT thing is always still on the horizon. Maybe that is how we keep going, always looking to be better and doing more. I am medicated with Adderal, have been since 2018, and have been better organized and accomplished at the types of things that you mentioned, since being medicated. Right now, I am really focusing on following through, finishing projects, doing what I say I am going to do, and being on time....I am/have been a Realtor, Waitress, Mom, Grandma, Public Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, investor in the stock market, a day trader during the pandemic, investor in real estate, married 3 times(I left all of them), ADHD Coach wannabe(went to school to be certified but didn't finish), went to 7 different Jr. Colleges in the 80's and had 2.1 GPA, went back to school in my 50's and got 3.8 GPA but at 61, I still have 3 credits to go, just to get my AA. When the Carr Fire and Camp Fire in California destroyed people's homes and entire towns, I dropped everything, ran 3 fundraisers, and drove to California 15 times to help. I live in Spokane and the fires were in Northern California. People kept asking me how I could do those things and I had no idea, I just did them without thinking. I have self-medicated but didn't know that I was doing that at the time, am a world traveler, love road trips so I can listen to podcasts and books(who has time or patience to read the actual books anymore, I have about 2000 actual books in my personal library😳 Anyway, I am rambling, and I am sure you are having difficulty getting through this, 🥱so I will close for now. Thank you for all you do. Know that it is helping others with ADHD. Well, I can't speak for others, but it really helps me. 🙂

[@RickHasADHD]

Wow, Julie, that is impressive. I've often talked about how many people with ADHD can be calm, focused, and in action during a crisis but when things are calm they feel edgy, tired, or unmotivated. The crisis that overwhelms most people's brains seems to wake up ours. It's why I'm happy, alive, and alert when I'm onstage, but can be sluggish and scattered when it's time to do paperwork. P.S. Thank you for the adoration. May I say that I admire how you are dealing with your ADHD. It's complex. It's challenging. But if you see it as an interesting puzzle to solve it can allow you to be more self aware and in control.

[@Niojoki]

@JuliePeterson Wow, I dont know you but you are talking directly into my soul There's is ALWAYS this feeling of having to wait for the BIG THING to happen and idk what it will be but my prayers are that itll happen very soon I cant seem to enjoy "normal" days, its rather the packed and a little stressful days that make me feel "accomplished" if thats understandable...idk But thank you so much, I hope imma reach out to a meeting of ADHD people cuz thats within reach but I hope I'll have the same motivatio cut itll be next year

[@AliSbaby]

I have never felt more called out. I'm fairly certain I have ADHD 😂 You really got me with the laundry. It's been in my chair for weeks and I'm supposed to hang those up today 😅

[@yvonnes7412]

At least they’re dry! 😂 the worst is forgetting them in the washer for days 😂

[@AliSbaby]

@yvonnes7412 IM SO BAD ABOUT THAT 😂🤣

[@Leaky_Spigot]

Don't take this as a disregard for your personal insight/experience, but if you think you have it, _please_ seek a professional diagnosis before _believing_ you do. (Being open to not having it as well.) Not only is it critical to your health/safety, but it's critical for others too. It's difficult to distinguish ADHD symptoms from common mishaps or personality traits. These lists can skew our perceptions w/o proper care and context and they generate views easily. This has made ADHD a type of _trend._ Which hurts those w/and w/o it. "Trend-chasers" may become rigid in their belief and miss key insights that could truly help them. People on the other end (like myself), can grow doubtful from the increased exposure and large amounts of misleading or false information. (Spread intentionally or by mistake.) This can delay diagnosis and may also result in key insights being overlooked. (This was my personal experience. I didn't even consider ADHD and doubted the diagnosis. Treatment improved my situation though. I'll admit, much of the responsibility was mine. I didn't verify the information properly, but I don't believe the "personal responsibility" argument is not a valid reason to not improve the situation. I could have avoided several years of struggle if the content and discussions around the topic weren't what they are now.) Please understand, I'm not accusing you, this channel, or anyone of being malicious or doing these things intentionally. It's just important for all of us to be aware of the effects such simple lists, explanations, beliefs, and statements can have. They are useful when used properly. They are fun content, and communication with similar individuals is a joyful, positive experience, but we have to be cognizant they _are not_ a substitute for professional council.

[@alicek.4714]

I actually think that is how things are supposed to be. Who said that all actions have to happen at the same time?? Do them when it's convenient for you!

[@elenalatici9568]

​@@yvonnes7412 Try living in Italy. No one has dryers. If the sun ain't shining the stuff goes on "clothes driers" and remains damp. The humidity can make the clothing in your chest of drawers feel like someone's washed it and put it away wet. Same with bedsheets ON YOUR BED.😬😬

[@Alias3141]

This really makes me see how far I've come in handling my ADHD. A lot of things mentioned used to be crippling for me, not so much these days. The military really helped me develop some discipline and overcome things.

[@dayizw3162]

The fact that your adhd sidetracking feels relevant and answers the questions that pop up in my mind :))

[@samiamg22]

For anyone taking the dying 10 years early to heart after this video, I totally understand and agree that hurts to hear. But just imagine being 90 and having ADHD...we'd be bored out of our minds guys.

[@RickHasADHD]

That's what TikTok is for.

[@Katie2986]

@@RickHasADHD 🤣🤣🤣

[@vegout4085]

On the bright side, maybe my poorly planned retirement funds won't run out before I die! 😅

[@christabelleblue9901]

I've always managed to 'mask' my ADHD because I could expend my energy, now I'm older and have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis I cannot do much physically and I am honestly being driven to madness!! Any advice?

[@rileywiebe3512]

No I think I’d have a blast at 90 😂

[@Katie2986]

It never occurred to me that I might have ADHD until my little brother called me (we were 33 & 36 lol) and said "Dude, I know what's wrong with us!" I was skeptical until I discovered that procrastinating is common - I had always thought I was just a bad person. Both of us had been in and out of colleges despite having great potential ... The more I learned the more I realized that it fit me perfectly. It really hit when I said something to a friend about having four trains running on the different tracks in my brain all the time - I thought everyone did, she was gobsmacked. 😂 After being diagnosed it was clear that both of our parents had it too. We used to say that dealing with my Mom about certain things was like herding stoned cats. Growing up the only kids who were diagnosed with ADHD were boys who were just wild - like Dennis the Menace.

[@RickHasADHD]

Your experience is sooooo common. I'm not sure if that helps, but I suspect that you will start to notice how many of the friends you love hanging out with seem to have the same thing going on.

[@Katie2986]

@RickHasADHD That's an interesting idea; it's been 21 years since DX 😂 and it's never occurred to me. Love your channel BTW!

[@eradkova]

herding stoned cats 😂

[@Katie2986]

@@eradkova not recommended, unless you have infinite patience 😹

[@rhondagraves5983]

I love what you said about stoned cats. I laughed so hard

[@CanadianOptionsTrader]

You never feel like an imposter. You feel great about yourself and your abilities! You feel that you are exactly where you are supposed to be in life!

[@eradkova]

Sh*t, NO. I wish I knew that feeling

[@Limonaid]

I wish. Can’t relate at all

[@solar0wind]

I actually feel like that, but only because I know that I'm steadily improving and developing unusual skills, even though I'm always behind the NT timeline in certain things. I used to envy my sister who has just enough hyperactivity symptoms to make her a restless workaholic, but who otherwise is NT, while having the same IQ as me (I guess), but a much higher EQ. She's 3 years younger than me, but much more accomplished. On the other hand, I'm already much more accomplished than most people around me when it comes to things that look good on the CV. Also, I feel like my neurodiversity give me different kinds of interests to those my sister has, so I think that for certain career paths I have necessary strengths that she doesn't have. So overall, I think we're both destined for great things, but our timelines and accomplishments will look different.

[@metalgearsenshi]

Gee, so happy for you. Wow. Must be nice 😒 (I'm playin but deadass that must be nice 😂)

[@commandercaptain4664]

But isn't that just being an introvert?

[@greenberrygk]

I definitely have adhd All of these were the exact opposite except for being overwhelmed in a crisis which definitely describes me

[@MissBlackMetal]

I'm half and half. My most recent therapist told me I definitely have C-PTSD (traumatic childhood, abusive partners, etc etc) and that *sometimes, the symptoms of PTSD can mirror those of ADHD.* Read that again! I was sure I had some weird form of ADHD that manifested in early adulthood, or that I was slightly autistic (still might be?) and that combined with ADHD and PTSD made me the neurosis I am today, but she said "no it's probably not ADHD, 'just' C-PTSD". (I didn't even bring up the "am I autistic?" thing because I don't care enough). But yeah, my PTSD comes out to mirror ADHD, among the other lovely PTSD symptoms. FYI, I guess. Lol. Great video! 😊

[@blusafe1]

Neurodivergent people, specifically those with autism and ADHD, or more susceptible to PTSD. Regardless, at some point it doesn't really matter. The management of the above conditions tends to have high overlap. Treat one, and you address the others. You get to a point where you feel pretty good, and then maybe wonder if you can try addressing the other conditions more directly. Get a good doctor on board.

[@sina1452]

Like someone else already mentioned: ADHD and CPTSD is a common comorbidity. I've got both. I was diagnosed with BPD a couple years ago during the biggest crisis of my life and went through DBT. Years later, my therapist and I both agreed I did not quiiiite meet the criteria for BPD and it's more likely a combination of ADHD+CPTSD. What led me to think so was this: Antidepressants (which would help depressive symptoms as seen in CPTSD) made me numb, I could feel neither joy nor sadness. I didn't have more energy and certainly didn't help with mindfulness. Caffeine doesn't affect me much either - it stimulates me only sometimes but I could always sleep well even after an increased intake. When my friends and I got into raving and partying, I consumed other stimulants for the first time and instead of getting all hyper and super conversational like my friends.. I got up and cleaned the room because I finally realized I couldn't focus and the mess was bothering me. I enjoyed talking more because I could REMEMBER what others said and add onto their points without interrupting. I got more collected whereas they got wayyy jumpier in their thoughts and actions. When I got my diagnosis and started methylphenidate it calmed me down immediately. It also heavily lessened my anxiety. It helped with my sleep issues because I could monitor and control my energy levels throughout the day. Almost 10 years of behavioral therapy finally came into fruition.

[@LarissaFord]

3:30 "Lately? I wish" had me cackling to myself for a good minute - thanks for brightening my day with a good belly laugh xD excellent content! You just gained a new subscriber ^^

[@kaylas8910]

#11 Having to replay this video because you didn't catch it all the first time! 😂😊 Great topic in info

[@distracted-Heather]

This is fantastic! Everyone has moments or seasons where they have one or multiple ADHD like symptoms. Lucky them!! We (ADHDers) deal with every single thing you mentioned every single day… Every single moment of that day. We learn to manage because we have to in order to live in this world. People without ADHD never will truly understand what a challenge it can be.

[@kjamison5951]

Five years ago, I was out on a list to be assessed for ASD because I ticked many boxes for ASD. Two and a half years after that, I was told that I was on the spectrum. That I had been on the spectrum my entire life. Support for children and young people with ASD is very good where I live but if you’re over 50, it’s non-existent. I was ignorant of the ASD until I found out. I struggle daily trying to block out that knowledge. Your list tick boxes for me and ADHD and quite frankly, I’m not going to request a professional medical assessment. I’m nearly 60 and I can’t take any more of this. Where were all the experts when I was a youngster? Every teacher who wrote a report said the same thing from elementary through high school - he has the ability but doesn’t make the effort. His mind is always elsewhere and racing ahead. Good luck with your channel and I hope others get what they need.

[@suupi22]

As a kid my teacher contacted my parents bc I was unattentive, forgot my homework and just didnt pay attention, seemed to daydream. My parents sent me to a psychologist, he diagnosed me with being a gifted kid that isnt challenged enough and thats why I have these issues. So my entire childhood early adulthood i struggled with learning and focusing and i always doubted its bc im "gifted". I dont doubt im very smart, but that couldnt be the reason. Now i know what was actually wrong with me. I wish I got the help i needed sooner. Maybe my life wouldve turned out very different.

[@batya7]

Diagnosed at 65 - explained a lot about my life. Creating new habits is tough at this age. Best for me is having that reassurance given by the diagnosis, the AHA moments when I recognize what I'm doing is because of ADHD.

[@Ch-yz4yt]

Disagnosed at 49, but yeah. Just knowing WHY or that it's not being lazy made a huge difference in my outlook. I embrace it now and just accept it. And try to figure out work arounds for the important things.

[@shirleyhaugaard9643]

Self diagnosis,aged 68 , yet to be treated, explains sooooo much!

[@cwalsh6849]

I'm 65 and waiting for a diagnosis. Husband for decades thought I had it, but I didn't think so. Until I started watching ADHD videos. They explain a lot going back to my early childhood. Wish I knew sooner. 😢

[@carolecarolas]

I actually have a lot of behaviours of what is considered ADHD. But not consistantly. When I was younger with 3 children, yeah the laundry never got done and put away on the same day, the house was in total disarray, but I did keep up with the dishes because I hated dirty dishes in the sink, but there was always a lot of dust on the furniture. Many projects I started never got finished due to a gradual decline in enthusiasm. I was always behind on the bills. I always thought I was lazy and only did things that were vitally important to do (eg. keep the kids fed and clothed). The rest of the time I would waste watching tv instead of tidying up the house, or doing anything else deemed productive. I always wondered how my friends could be so good at managing their lives. Now that I am retired, I'm better with the laundry, mainly because I have so much more time to relax. I notice that tags on my shirts really bother me, I still make no effort to keep the house spick and span, and I get overwhelmed at the thought to throwing a dinner party because of all the work I will have to do. I still think of myself as being lazy. No matter my good intentions I remain in this rut.

[@RickHasADHD]

I have to say, after reading all that, I wouldn't say you were lazy. I'd say you have too much going on!

[@christineashby4003]

I would say that you are COPING better with the laundry now, but that does not necessarily mean that you don’t have ADHD (just my humble opinion) - what you’re describing DOES sound consistent to me 🤷‍♀️

[@eradkova]

Just tell me how you're doing under stress or when in danger? Are you brilliant? Then go get checked 😀

[@diplomatamaravilhosa2813]

Every adhd is different

[@carolecarolas]

@@eradkova I freeze and my mind goes blank.

[@rhondafrederick4049]

You have less than 500 unread emails

[@ritadyer9295]

I hate email. I tend to ignore it

[@Mircat123]

Haha, I'm desperately trying to stay under 2000 unread emails

[@gariden]

my email is the one thing i can keep on top of, thankfully.

[@FW3616]

I only have 20,000 unread lol

[@6butterflywings6]

@@Mircat123that ship has sailed for me!

[@amazingbear6516]

I can’t explain how much this video made me feel so seen. Before suspecting that I might have undiagnosed ADHD I just kinda thought that I am the world’s best procrastinator. Everything is like a whole process for me to complete (and sometimes it remains incomplete). I feel like I have my inner voice is constantly yapping and getting sidetracked along with maybe 1-3 songs playing. Depending on what’s going on in my head, my imagination even takes a part and I start day dreaming. In school my teachers had a problem with it, and at home my family would too. My mom would become frustrated with my dirty room that she told me to clean. And it did start off with me cleaning it, but then I saw something that took me away from the task. And the laundry scenario is still an issue for me. It’s a miracle if my clean clothes even make it into my closet.

[@celineclt1194]

By the way, this is an EXCELLENT idea of video, thank you for this. Very funny, very relatable, very smart. Loved it!

[@lolacarlile6302]

LOL! This is so me - I am ADHD and was never formally diagnosed. Now a lot of it makes sense - scatterbrained, don't pay attention, etc. etc. :) Thanks for your fun video.

[@lolacarlile6302]

I listened. Laughed. Checked on a work activity. Looked at other titles of videos. Got some tea. Came back to watch some more of the video. Laughing inwardly. Thinking of taking a nap. Never calm, clear, etc. hahahahahaha. Made a folder to share these videos with. Came back to the video - it's almost finished. Who needs to see this? I am thinking of some clients....Thinking of my sons - do they have it? Hum....My tea is cold. How did it get cold so quickly? He's still talking - #10 - I do have ADHD. HELP!

[@brendamccormack4576]

I love that I’ve found this channel after I’ve run away from my kitchen ( with a sofa in it) and my living room ( with a dinning table in it) and the boxing bag with my clothes for going out are hanging on it ( even though I refuse to show up for outings) I’ve run away to my bedroom with two tvs that aren’t plugged in to find this lovely channel. ( a huge sigh of relief) thank you. ( diagnosed at 53)

[@deepestbluesea_6351]

Thank you Rick. Another video by you that hits the nail(s) on the head. I was diagnosed with ADHD 3 years ago at age 57 and I've recently started to forget, at times, that ADHD explains my whole life. This video has been a useful and strangely reassuring reminder that I do, really, have ADHD. Absolutely. No doubt about it. BTW, I used to think that being good in a crisis (shame about the rest of the time) was just my amazing personality and natural special-forces-like aptitudes. It was something I clung onto in the chaos, like a drowning man hanging on for dear life to a floating .... err ... thing. Now I know better. On the plus side 'Good In a Crisis (shame about the rest of the time)' has saved my life on more than one occasion (I used to be attracted to certain kinds of high risk situations) so if I hadn't been an ADHDer I would now be dead. Although, come to think of it, if I hadn't been an ADHDer I probably wouldn't have got into those situatiuons in the first place. Go figure.

[@Katie2986]

@@deepestbluesea_6351 That’s wild. I used to thrive on chaos, it was handy for managing a soup kitchen 😂

[@Myperfectshell]

I’m afraid I would have to say that the attraction to high risk situations is yet another red flashing sign pointing to you know what. But I relate, I very much relate. And I think being “good” in those absolutely wild situations we put ourselves in time and again is still good practice for when shit hits the fan from the outside 👍

[@drrodopszin]

You almost went full circle. Forgetting having it. It reminds me of the joke "My dear granddaughter, how's that evil German called who hides my meds?" "Alzheimer, granpops"

[@jennadavis-waite4442]

I thought being good in a crisis was my amazing personality too until I read this and truly realised 😂

[@7177YT]

Yah, I can totally see the parallels! 'good in a crisis' meant for me (adhd male diagnosed very late) I'd get myself cornered into all sorts of high risk endeavours, just too feel alive for once when inevitably things began to go pear shaped and I the challenge of not getting out or going under drowned out my chaotic inner monologue. Good times! But I wouldn't be here if I didn't develop some ways of getting my dopamine hit without risking my neck. (:

[@strawberries.and.apples]

I randomly found this on my homepage and this guy is literally so entertaining

[@pazu420]

I'm not lying I laughed out loud. I feel you are me but in another body with another life. It's amazing, and awesome 😁

[@supaflyza]

I've been laughing all the way through this because I can relate to everything that is typical of adhd mentioned here. Your style of delivery is great.

[@BonnieM93]

I love the dopamine hit of getting the laundry done! Dishes, too! And vacuuming is so rewarding. I can keep up with those and enjoy it, but I can't seem to dust or windex.

[@saladnibbles2864]

I wish I could stick to any one of those things long enough to feel the reward of completion. x.x

[@Star_Rattler]

I have definitely noticed that there are some tasks that I love to absolutely finish all the way through. I think some people with adhd can indeed finish tasks. As long as it's one they actually fully enjoy doing. As you said you really enjoy vacuuming and dishes and laundry. So completing those is very fun in rewarding for you. And you get the dopamine hit so you can do those. But dusting in windexing is not as fun and rewarding, so it's very difficult for you to do. This makes perfect sense to me and reaffirms the adhd diagnosis. I wish I could relate, but I don't think I have any chores that I enjoy doing, and therefore, I struggle to do and finish these chores. I think the only one I really enjoyed doing is maybe sweeping but sweeping is very difficult because I have to pick up a lot of the clutter and clothes on my floor. So in order for me to sweep, I need to do a lot of other cleaning first. Vacuuming is fun as long as the vacuum isn't heavy. Or you can use the hose extension.

[@chee60]

I loved ironing...because I could watch TV at the same time....and think to myself....Well I can't be lazy because I'm doing a chore!!!....lol

[@illsaveus]

@@chee60lol same here. I almost always fold my laundry. I just put something interesting on and all of a sudden my clothes are folded. It doesn’t happen all the time. Sometimes I just can’t stand it and leave my shirts neatly pilled flat. Good enough. Less wrinkles than a messy pile.

[@frangipanivine]

Vacuuming is sooo satisfying. I mean, the machine just does it for you. Can't understand people who don't like it.

[@linda3482]

This video is just great!!!!😂 Got diagnosed just about five months ago at age 53. Had my suspicion before but I managed to keep a job , finish an education, got no hudge debts, was not on drugs or in crime or running around all the time ( which I was doing but didn't notice because it made sense to run around at that time)so figured I just had to try harder, just not act like a lazy spoiled teenager, be less selfish and self absorbed. Life was like a wild water river and I was for my whole life just fighting to not drown and not get myself in problems and give my son a good life as a single parent. Till even my employer send me home on sick leave because she saw I was drowning ( Dutch so employees are really protected when you get sick) . The companies psychologisch send me for an ADHD test because he thought that was the problem. Now I got diagnosed I really dived into the ADHD rabbit hole, and really don't understand why it took me so long to see it for what it was. When I watch this I like looking in a mirror, only now thanks to medication and an ADHD coach I can laugh about it. Ohh...got to stop...watched to many viseo's and typed to long...almost missing my appointment and forgot to eat ....😱 This is not even a joke😭

[@elizabethhughes8855]

I’m recently diagnosed and since my diagnosis I’ve had people say to me “yeah I also forget things” but they don’t understand that it’s the severity of how often you’re forgetting things and the way it impacts your life. I think a better question that “are you forgetful?” Would be “how much do you rely on routine or procedures to remember everything you need to do in a day?”

[@MaylinJames]

Rick, your videos are so very engaging. I don't know if it's because your content and personality is relatable due to having ADHD myself or because you are genuinely entertaining but I love it thank you so very much for your insight.

[@indecisive-fan]

The only time I was able to do my laundry and put it all away consistently was when I lived in a tiny dorm room where there was literally no space for me to pile up my clothes. Also I was procrastinating studying

[@alfiegwilliam577]

LITERALLY LMFAO

[@ReiverGrad14]

What? No floor?

[@codemonkey6173]

I grew up loving your work on Red Green. I too was a late diagnosed AuDHD.

[@anja4740]

Laught when you said number 6. Because it reminded me that i took my tablet to read mail. Thanks for the reminder.

[@HappyHomey]

I’m 41 and was just diagnosed with ADHD after retiring (due to injury) from my satisfying career as a paramedic. I went 7 colleges with 5 different degree paths over 8 years. During that time, I only truly completed one degree. Emergency medicine satisfied the dopamine rush that my ADHD brain needed. Then when I retired and sought out alternative, less physical, jobs, that is when my brain said “oh no I need more dopamine than this! “ and so I got depressed, bored, tired… zero drive. Got on adderall and the world feels exciting again. I miss my career and the way it made me feel but I know I did the right thing for my body. Great video!

[@RickWeberEcon]

I enjoyed the first and last thirds of this video (I started digging in the garden in the middle). I finished the video, so I’m pretty sure I’m in the clear! Tangent: I’ve been watching your channel and had a vague sense of familiarity, but finally got around to looking you up when you mentioned your comedy career-Red Green was a huge part of my childhood! Thank you so much for all those neural pathways you intentionally set running in my formative years!

[@dougdouglas7486]

I was today years old when I realized you’re the guy from the Red Green show. lol

[@RickHasADHD]

Check out ADD & Loving It?!, the documentary my wife and I made featuring Patrick McKenna, who played Harold. Heck, half of the Red Green cast had undiagnosed ADHD.

[@dougdouglas7486]

@ thank you for the reply Rick. It means a lot I was quite a fan of the show. And thank you for all your informative, and humorous, videos that help me with my undiagnosed super power. I’m jotting down that title because I’m quite sure I’ll forget.

[@krissnes]

I got all 10!! 🎉 Do I win something besides crippling anxiety, self hatred and a lifetime of distractions? Hey look a squirrel!

[@DrTallHat]

Go at it! If this is true, and you decide medication is your path forward. It could change your life. I used to sit in a meeting room in a panic with social anxiety. All gone now!

[@PercivalBlakeney]

Thank you Carl Frederickson. 😉

[@Ch-yz4yt]

LMAO thank you for this. Nearly 50 and recently diagnosed inattentive type. "... or at the fabric store...." I feel called out. I was a medic for almost 20 years. I was an excellent medic. I didn't know until recently that it's actually a good area for ADHD people, but once I learned it the whole thing made perfect sense. I also didn't know that everyone didn't have layers of thoughts in their head. That people don't always have a running thought process in the back of their head that is completely independent of everything else is going on

[@bonniebrown5102]

I'm having a pretty low day. I know this video is intended to be humorous, but you explaining the thought process of people with ADHD is making me tear up because its so close to my reality, and when I explain this to people they are dismissive or roll their eyes.

[@aubreyj.tennant1123]

Love this upbeat perspective. Nailed it! I have about 7 or 9. Sometimes 8 but only when I’m high! I think. Feeling better about myself knowing someone like you can bring such levity to ADHD. I meant that as a compliment. 💯👍🥰😎

[@RickHasADHD]

As a comedian I think everything is a compliment.

[@davidbyers7246]

I was not diagnosed until I was 50. Since then I have come to see that it is motivation that seems to be a very big problem for me. I have always been like this, I have to be obsessed with something to have the motivation to do something that is very involved. Otherwise, try as I might I can do very little of a task before giving up, or being distracted and stop a lie down or do something else. I don’t sleep well at night, but take many short rest during the day. I have been on the medication for some years now, it helps but not as much as it first did.

[@OphiuchiChannel]

same. Procrastination 101

[@music-of3um]

Thank you so much for this video Rick! I have suspected that our adult son has ADHD since he was a child. Unfortunately he has not been diagnosed and has said that he 'knows he doesn't have it'. But taking on way too much at once, overestimating his actual abilities for a project, easily overwhelmed, challenged to finish a project in his estimated timeline, failing to follow through on projects, etc. I could go on! Thinking about family history, I wonder if I have some aspects of it as well. I really enjoy your videos!

[@vanessawhitneypro]

That me. Thanks, Rick. Never "diagnosed"... But, man oh man, did these resonate with me... Appreciate you. Subscribed.

[@sueelliott4793]

Yeah, I am the expert at watching almost half videos, I made it to 3/4 of yours. Well done Sue.

[@BigIndianBindi-jy1cz]

i don't have ADHD, I have CPTSD, which carries the symptoms of ADHD and even a lot of Autism traits, but this is caused by childhood abuse and a neglect rattling the brain, stunting development. It's much worse because medication doesn't help, and treatment for CPTSD is unrealistic. Treatment requires massive amounts of love and support and to re-develop in a safe healing environment with the right people, and finding that as an adult is just not real. Hence, treatment is not real. There is only futility.

[@adreaminxy]

So many of us with adhd and also autism also have severe cptsd. The plus side is cptsd is it definitely can be managed and even healed maybe not completely but definitely enough where it is no longer really plaguing you and preventing you from being happy and getting what you want. I am halfway there thanks to ketamine and trauma processing in therapy. Generally it takes about 2-3 years after you are in a safe place to heal once you know what you are doing.

[@Meggyp0p]

I have both. But don’t give up on healing. I searched for healing, and with a combination of a recovery program, intense therapy, drugs for the depression, and a very safe and loving relationship (the only relationship I have ever felt safe in), my dissociative disorder is gone. Still rattled at loud bangs, but no more dissociation.

[@DrTallHat]

@@adreaminxy I agree... it's complex. I love my parents but they are not good people. Abusive, cut off emotionally and I had to remove them from my life. Sad but required.

[@foldingwishes]

You seem self-reflective; as long as you have the ability to introspect there is hope. I'm kind of similar. I have always stood out from my peers for an inability to get anything done on time. I could never get myself to study, or do dishes, or finish the simplest tasks. I know it is mostly rooted in trauma; every year, slowly but surely I figure something out that helps me deal with the mental load of handling the minutiae of everyday life. It took a while but I found a job I am somehow able to hold down. Making friends with people who are not neurotypical has helped as well

[@feiryfella]

Don't forget menopause! That ramps up ADHD symptoms IMMENSELY!

[@Katie2986]

@@feiryfella I had no idea, but that explains a lot! Thank you!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Really....? (Rick probably doesn't have to worry about that)

[@LadyRenira]

So many men and women have no idea what perimenopause is. I'm glad it's starting to be talked about, how long it can be (5-15 years more or less), all the problems that can come with it, and what's available to help (HRT for one).

[@Alice_Walker]

Yep, I'm 45 and can confirm that perimenopause can be a real challenge

[@Katie2986]

@@LadyRenira yeah, I had awful symptoms for a few years that I found out too late were menopause related. I found out from reading a novel, that my skin being itchy all over my arms and legs was due to it. My doc never told me that, just I was probably allergic to something. So helpful.

[@christab1111]

I haven't had that strong of a belly laugh in a looong time!!! Thank YOU!! The links in the descriptions...omg.. I've been literally for two days now trying to remember if I went back and added the links to the descriptions!! Bahahaaaa!! Great job! Entertaining and informative. 🙌

[@Maia_Moon]

I tried to like this, but realized that I had already clicked the like button

[@katraylor]

The "calm in a crisis" thing is seriously one of the superpowers. It's an almost physical shift in your mind--you feel very cold and clinical, and you can instantly process the situation and prioritize exactly what seems to happen (stop the bleeding, clean the wound, assess whether we need to go to the hospital...). The rest of the time, every task seems like it could potentially be equally important, and so your mind devotes equal shares of energy to every single task you could potentially be doing (sweeping the floor, working on a paper, answering an email, making lunch, calling a friend you were thinking about calling earlier, putting those socks away, clipping the cat's claws, clearing the trash off your desk, working on that craft project you keep forgetting about, planning out next week's schedule, etc. etc. etc.) and so it's very difficult to actually zero in and do any of them.

[@LittleMuvva]

The absolute best video I've watched on adhd. Lolled out loud. Thank you x

[@KynaruHelio]

i grew up watching you on red green. I knew you looked familiar but i could not place it lol. i mean i already thought you were pretty cool from your youtube vids I've seen but now realizing you were apart of the red green show made my Halloween quite happy. hope yours is a blast. thank you for doing your thing, I'll stop gushing now XD

[@Henninchs]

You nailed it again! And that explains my family and friends a lot of my symptoms I am dealing with.

[@kermit3828]

The topic of ADHD was only mentioned last year in my country, Kazakhstan. I fear I will not get the proper diagnosis in the near future. Still, thanks for the information and humor in this video 😁😁

[@riverlevity]

I love Red Green!!! This is going to be my go to channel for sure🤣🤣🤣

[@Tr0lliPop]

What does it say about me that I started searching the comments for a summary before the video even started

[@eagleeye5397]

Thanks Rick. This is the first time I have seen a video like this. You are an ADHD hero. I have been a fan of your work for many years and because I recognized you from the Red Green show that led me to your ADD and Loving it show that really helped me pull a lot of information together. I have been on medication for several years and I am living a more comfortable life because I have learned to accept my short comings and have stopped trying to over achieve. Looking forward to the next one.

[@RickHasADHD]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you are finding some comfort and stability. I'm working on more videos thanks to the support of my Patrons.

[@julenchavin1238]

Well, guess I'll go get diagnosed...

[@RickHasADHD]

And in the meantime start looking into ADHD tools, strategies, and practices. They make a difference, if you can stick with them.

[@Katie2986]

@@julenchavin1238 Driven to Distraction is a great place to start if you like to read, I’m pretty sure it’s been updated.

[@zig-zag-zig]

@@RickHasADHD😂😂

[@SaltAndVinegar42]

Have fun. I had a 1h session with a doc. It's really not long.. buuuut he tried to trigger: chewing and cracking a candy in front of me and watching me reaction to some really nice words, like I'm getting old, like a dinosaur, it's getting time to do something. 😂

[@impastabowl2328]

@@SaltAndVinegar421 hour session? Is that all it takes to get an analysis? How do I do that?

[@WilliBlock-y7i]

great, now i know i REALLY have ADHD... i have no of these signs, absolutely none loved the video and thanks, also graet editing

[@juanitalouw3958]

Thank you Rick - your content is fun and really light hearted

[@emilypetersonbell1253]

Thank you for this!!! Splained my whole life and made me laugh/feel very validated. Now if I could just get it down to only 4 conversations in my head...

[@andynonymous6769]

6:34 I'm literally getting ready to go to work on the ambulance as I listen to this lol

[@grazyrj]

Halfway through the video only, and I need to comment something. When it comes to projects, the exception is if it's a project that doesn't require creative planning, you actually enjoy, and it's short enough to be finished in an afternoon at the longest. For example, I love building IKEA furniture. It comes with all the pieces I need, often including the tools necessary, the instructions are broken down into proper manageable parts, each page is simple and to the point without distractions, and once I'm done I have a freaking complete table. There aren't many examples of projects like this in life though, but if I was watching the video and thinking about how awesome I am at this types of tasks I might get the wrong impression. But also, it's just another added layer of frustration to think that I'm actually not bad at following instructions or completing tasks. I'm just bad at organizing my projects at an IKEA level of simplicity and comprehensiveness. And this part is something us ADHD'ers can definitely learn and should have been properly taught when we were school aged.

[@chrisjust2855]

Watching while im working my dull job. This makes so much sense to me. Thank you

[@Gnomelou]

I was told that I was an over tester. My test scores did not predict my grades. Classes were awful....not that I wasn't learning. People in the class really annoyed me. Also had a teacher who I had for German and English that had HUGE varicose veins that I felt the need to keep an eye on. Good thing, too, because one ruptured during German and her nylon was filling with blood and we could only speak German in class and I had to look up how to say that in German and I got anxious that she was going to bleed to death before I figured it out.

[@andylt.23]

Thanks for making this video Rick, because there's just a rising popularity of people thinking many things are ADHD when it can be other Disorders. I am currently going to my therapist and we're trying to fing out whether I have CPTSD or ADHD because I do have a long history of trauma soooo maaaaybe I have ADHD, who knows. I'll find out soon tho.

[@kirbysednek5967]

.....maaaaybe you have BOTH!? Good luck to you!😀 👍👍

[@kirbysednek5967]

Maybe ? U have BOTH?! Good luck!!😀

[@DrTallHat]

totally agree and the whole idea of people saying 'i think I have ADHD?'... I'm sorry but everyone I know with ADHD has had a material impact on their life and relationships.. getting distracted by social media.. yeah, I don't think that's really impacted your life like people here know.

[@chelliebradshaw8721]

I’m CRACKING UP! I had to pause at #2 it’s spot on & plus I would have gotten distracted before the next number. Then I had to read the comments to see if someone listed all the numbers & oh where was I 😅?

[@RealShebang]

Woah, I just kinda clicked on this video because I'm dead certain I don't have ADHD (I'm dyslexic instead) and I wanted this nice looking fellow to agree with me. A few seconds later I swear I've seen him before, and then suddenly it becomes apparent I know of this guy from a tonne of TV shows from when I was a kid, lol. That's neat, man. Real neat. A few of my old pals and I have often wondered if you ever made it back to Earth, and I'm glad to see that you did.

[@PenelopeGreen-sk3cf]

Your point that it's individualistic is SO important.

[@loisrabies8713]

Only until this past month I realized why I have been so miserable for so long. I just assumed it was just the way I was and my personality. My kid has been diagnosed a long time ago with adhd and has done so well on medication but I never thought about myself because his was so different. Now I’m hoping since starting some meds maybe life will be more bearable. ❤

[@jjbud3124]

Years ago, I took Dexadrine for weight control. It had an amphetamine in it. It's no longer prescribed for weight loss or anything else I believe. At work while on it, I was producing so well that my boss complemented me o the work I was getting done. I felt very focused on my job, and I felt very pleased with myself. That's the only time in my life I've felt like that. Usually, my mind wanders and slows me down. With two or three things running through your brain at the same time you can't seem to get anything done. Cleaning the house is a real puzzle, jumping from one thing to the next without completing the first, going back finishing the first and on and on. I can't fully clean one room at a time. I rarely finish all the laundry and put it away the same day. Somehow, I do manage to keep a relatively neat and clean house but it's not easy. Got groceries this morning and still don't have them all put away.

[@gertietheduck]

just got diagnosed in early middle age and feel like such an impostor! The psychiatrist who diagnosed me also had ADHD and was very thorough but I still feel like I cannot own it, because I don’t “fit” into what people tell me ADHD looks like, particularly in childhood. My entire adult life has been a constant struggle and I definitely have massive hyper focus, sometimes on ridiculous things (I might forget to eat or sleep because I am in the flow…filing invoices). But as a child I did well in school (unlike one of my siblings, who was diagnosed with ASD) because there was a structure I could recognise and I loved learning new things, and other than being a daydreamer overly chatty, I would have flown under the radar (I was socialised female). Once the structure was taken away in my late teens I fell apart completely scholastically and it took me until I was almost 30 (and an immense amount of struggle) to get myself through university. Also I struggle massively doing normal daily chores, and work is a disaster - I usually work really badly and am super unfocused most of the month and then do marathon working at the end of the month, sometimes until 4am. and I only learned to cook maybe 5years ago thanks to a recipe subscription service because I could just follow it their instruction cards and did not have to shop for ingredients myself.

[@jennadavis-waite4442]

Wow this is me too! I have realised a couple of years ago that I probably have ADHD after working in mental health for many years and talking with clients and colleagues who have it. And you know, being me and living my life. Then found out that my Dad and brother have it, and I'm 43 and just found this out! I don't have a formal diagnosis as it's very hard in New Zealand to find someone to assess you, so I too feel like an imposter. Even though I know how to assess for ADHD in others myself and a good friend and ex-colleague who has ADHD is very sure I have it too. It's quite a relief to me as it explains so much, but I've also spent years feeling like a loser because I've never lived up to my potential.

[@LadyHawkSpiritCraft]

Me too ✋️ I was just diagnosed in my 40s. I've struggled my whole life. I ended up addicted to heroin for 2 decades because I couldn't cope with life. I've been sober for 6 years now and was diagnosed about a year ago, finally. The drug use definitely didn't help me discover the diagnosis any sooner.

[@gertietheduck]

@LadyHawkSpiritCraft massive congrats on your sobriety journey! It’s really an immense credit to you that you survived through everything before receiving a diagnosis. Must have been so hard - i am so sorry you had to go through all that.