5 Interesting Facts About ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a mental disorder that affects the individual’s ability to focus.Even adults can show signs of ADHD. We will dive into the symptoms and signs of ADHD, which affects roughly 8% of children and 2% of adults, according to the American Psychiatric Association (What Is ADHD?, 2018). We will also explore the causes of ADHD and possible treatment options. Psych2Go will speak about what teachers can do, as well as what parents can do to better facilitate individuals with ADHD. Do you struggle with ADHD or know someone who does? What strategies have you found to be helpful? Please share your thoughts with us below!
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References:
Bushak, L. (2015, October 7). The 11 Biggest Myths And Misconceptions About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Medical Daily. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
Dendy, C. (2008). How Teachers Can Help Every Student Shine. ADDitude. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
Orenstein, B. (2010, August 8). 15 Signs Your Child May Have ADHD. Everyday Health. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
Tartakovsky, M. (2016, July 17). Parenting Kids with ADHD: 16 Tips to Tackle Common Challenges. Psych Central. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
Treatment of ADHD. (2018). The National Resource on ADHD. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
What Is ADHD? (2018). American Psychiatric Association. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
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[@hermioneharp]

Telling someone with adhd to 'just focus' is like telling someone paralyzed to just walk

[@ollie9899]

exactly!

[@arborealmole8079]

I can relate

[@turnipsinurvajayjay]

or like telling someone with asthma to just breathe

[@jet-blackjo2455]

I said this exactly, word for word to my friends yesterday.

[@cringetic3431]

Kinda but not really, we can still pay attention it’s just more difficult, it’s more like telling someone with a broken foot to “walk it off”

[@cringetic3431]

“Just pay attention it’s not that hard” *my goodness why didn’t I ever think of that*

[@hikari27506]

You have asthma just breathe, *it's not that hard*

[@fallingmoon6896]

“Just do your work” *adhd leaves my body immediately*

[@southparkseason7episode119]

Relatable

[@baddiespaghetti1519]

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[@emiliemerrill]

I freaking hate when people do that

[@GrenoGuy]

I have autism and ADHD, and whenever I talk about how stressed out I feel, all the teachers are just like “do you know how stressful my life is, as a parent?” And even though I know being an adult is really stressful, it still hurts for a teacher to compare their life with yours instead of trying to console and comfort you. Edit: Hey guys, so I made this comment in the middle of 5th grade. It is now summer and once school starts again, I’ll be in 7th grade. I’ve done better and learned how to mature, tysm for all the support through my tough time! Edit 2: Ty all for coming out and supporting me, 700 likes and 28 replies is a lot. I’m a quarter through 7th grade, and I love when people reply and I’m reminded of this comment. This is my favorite comment I’ve written because it shows me how 700 PEOPLE like what I said, which means, in a way, 700 people are here for me. Thank y’all!

[@jaxxmane8926]

Wow, that...must really suck, I hope you’re doing okay

[@kirb2electric]

Same I have both

[@abridgedreality9232]

I hate it when you tell someone your issues and they go, damn that sucks well I have it worse than you feel bad about me, makes you feel like a real piece of shit, like you are supposed to feel bad about having issues

[@justarandomguy5793]

@@kirb2electric me either

[@goosethemagpie]

I also have adhd and autism and I feel you. Hope ur doing better now tho

[@Iiisslogan-co6np]

I was diagnosed with ADHD since my teenage, spent my whole life fighting ADHD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

[@RaymondEMartinez]

Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.

[@smith23652]

YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@Paul_Michael]

Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Thank you for sharing this point!

[@VanRyan-bv7du]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@LuisaSweden-rf3ke]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence. ,

[@gamebird9354]

"You're so smart. If you only focused more on your work, you could be one of my top students." Who else mentally cringed at that statement?

[@soso3792]

I always get the “she has great potential and will do well if she tries harder” on every single report card since 2nd grade and it’s fucking annoying. I’m in 10th grade now btw

[@Scream_Tail_0985]

@@soso3792 I'm in literally the same situation you are in. Only I've been getting them since the 1st grade. (My dad has an IQ of somewhere around 155 and my mom ALWAYS uses that as a reason as to why I should apply myself more.)

[@soso3792]

Victoria Davis Damn, just because someone is bright doesn’t mean they or their kid can’t have a neurological condition. I’ve had a few signs start showing from 1st grade, but it only manifested into chaos when i was in 2nd grade, and the situation got worse as the years went by.

[@broken1757]

My mom and everyone of my teacher says that it’s annoying af.

[@kamikaze6198]

19 still the mind is runnin

[@leahbaileynow]

Mom: "Just try really hard to pay attention" Me: Ok. Ill try. *Thinks about paying attention then realizes I was thinking about paying attention rather than actually doing it*

[@-toaster_ashes-3515]

please- i don’t in any way shape or form have been diagnosed with adhd but this has happened to me so many time i can’t😭

[@arborealmole8079]

-immediately looks at pen and starts clicking-

[@Ohmigoshwppt]

I’m not diagnosed with adhd but I feel this-

[@adooryou9197]

reading a book: im literally reading a book rn, i am sitting down and reading wow look at me

[@TRoy24L]

fax lol

[@Gitanagurl]

I love that you added the “Teacher” part. In my family we all have ADHD from my Grandmother down to my smallest child that was also diagnosed with Autism. Both are now being linked. I’m pretty sure I am also Autistic. I suffered so much in school. Teachers hated and abused me. I’m glad there is more awareness today, but I hate how now everyone wants to have a disability because it’s trending. If they knew how hard it’s like to live like this… I have had depression since 6 yrs old and to this day have never taken any meds to help and have managed so far without it. My son declined to keep using meds and both are also just dealing with the help of school IEPs. Teachers made fun of my child instead of understanding his condition. And they were cruel to me.

[@Lilylovessillys]

I have a brother with adhd, and he currently has the same primary teacher I had when I was younger. I couldn’t be more grateful for her. She understands that my brother has adhd and struggles focusing, so she never gets on at him to much. She knows when he’s struggling and made a small den in a spare and unused classroom for him to sit in when he’s stressed. She always keeps a friend nearby so that they will be able to talk to him if things get out of hand. She has been the only teacher to point out of my brother actually had a rough day so that my mum (and sometimes me aswell) could help deal with it. All these small things had actually helped my brother and he’s had a great year mental health wise, and I’m so thankful that she is his teacher. Apparently she might be moving up a year and my brother could possibly have her next year as a teacher, I really hope he does. That teacher has always been my favourite, and that’s just one of the reasons.

[@imanaltforsomebody7664]

*gets up* *starts to dance for no reason* much better. goes back to daydreaming.

[@marshalllee5826]

FR SAME I SWEAR

[@saturnzhornetz44]

Yepz

[@teomaher5893]

I feel called out

[@DonnySaints]

OMG THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME LOOOL

[@DonnySaints]

@@jamaisisaicon ????

[@waffoo101thedankest5]

I hate it when people say “jUsT pAY AttENtIOn ItS NoT hArD” Like Bruh

[@Taco1567playzmcpe]

Same

[@Techghoul23]

A mofuckin greeed

[@spacelol6444]

Same

[@spacelol6444]

@@Techghoul23 wut

[@rae_is_here4210]

Or when they say its just "selective hearing" 😐...

[@jennythe_cookie]

this video is really giving back how much I had struggled with when my ADHD was really bad when I was a child, but after a lot of treatment and training I got to control it a bit better now. sometimes it's worst than other days and a lot of people back then when I was just starting going to school didn't understood it, neigther did the teachers. they would only mock me or scream at me when I wouldn't listen oder couldn't anser questions that I did not understood. so I love to see that people can learn more about ADHD if they don't know what that is and what it dose to someone

[@smiles7056]

I’ve had ADHD for as long as I can remember, and for a while I didn’t understand it, about 5 months ago I found this really good Chanel called “how to ADHD” it helped me out a lot, so to anyone out there struggling I definitely recommend!

[@VeeRoxy]

ADHD school starter pack: Foot tapping Rapid hand movement Bad grades Barely learn Get mad at yourself Stress and or anxiety for no reason

[@adrianybarra4899]

You forgot getting upset on small mistakes/things and then everyone look st you and laugh

[@rotten_zombie]

yeah :(

[@movedchannel3802]

Ye

[@movedchannel3802]

@Mena Martinez same

[@movedchannel3802]

@@adrianybarra4899 hvyruuxzyddyzy yesss

[@anthonyj9299]

Every adult that doesnt understand what ADHD is : "Just focus and try harder" Me : *Say sike right now*

[@soso3792]

Every adult that doesn’t understand what ADHD is: “Just remember to do your homework and keep your room organised” Me: *Say sike right now*

[@huggablethepanda4660]

THIS IS MY LIFE LIKE IN THE 7th GRADE THIS LITERALLY HAPPENED Me: not able to concentrate on finals Teacher: hey focus Me: thinking (oh wow I can magically focus now) that was sarcasm

[@yellowfriesareasurprise298]

Honestly I do all of these things and I haven't been checked by doctor.. Ive been sent to mulitple groups for "socializing" and I left the class every time.

[@anthonyj9299]

The sad thing is you don't understand ADHD unless you understand how dopamine works or unless you have ADHD yourself

[@Rheaisla.]

UGH, so true!! Like, I LITERALLY CAN'T

[@elytraswitchedchannels5135]

“Stop being so annoying and loud all the time” “You always make careless mistakes” “Pay attention” “Tell me what I just said” “You are so unresponsible” “Stop making excuses” Everything I can remember I’ve been told that sticks with me

[@youngartist4641]

Same. Also same with my friend Logan.

[@dexsnap]

Thanks for this video, i am getting myself diagnosed soon for ADHD, because i find it hard to concentrate,, easily distracted, and very fidgety, this video made me feel alot more comfortable about it and remind me that i am not alone. Thank you Psych2Go!

[@kaitiekin]

This video really only covers the Hyperactive/Impulsive type of ADHD not the Inattentive or Combination types. It’s not always “I can’t sit still”

[@ruinedsketchbook]

Yes, thank you! They stated at the beginning that there's a myth that girls can't have ADHD, then proceeded to bring only hyperactivity into it. That's part of the reason girls aren't as diagnosed! Because it's more likely for them to be inattentive or express hyperactivity via "being chatty".

[@bleezecake]

Yup

[@gaozhan8043]

Exactly, I am diagnosed with ADHD but I'm literally the opposite of this video. I am literally calm all the time and definitely not hyperactive, but I definitely get distracted very easily.

[@rustyspoon25]

@@gaozhan8043 oh same. Except I do have a bit of a hard time sitting still If I’m not super engaged in something.

[@gammabursta6915]

@@fewbronzegames I see

[@morgey4012]

Person: pay attention you're able to do it Me: *WOW I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT THANKS.*

[@SoyBeanie-]

EXACTLY! like telling me to focus is going to make ADHD go away! LIKE, THANKS BUDDY BECAUSE I CAN TOTALLY FOCUS NOW THAT YOU SAID IT!

[@soso3792]

If I could focus that easily NO SHIT I WOULD AND STOP SPACING OUT 90% OF THE TIME

[@martiniproductions2109]

People who say that make me want to blow up the school

[@arreola891]

@@martiniproductions2109 Dude!! You better take this comment off before you have the FBI knocking at your door! 🤣

[@yellowfriesareasurprise298]

These comments are so relateable its not even funny. Im not sure if I have ADHD or not but I'm very bad at paying attention to everything in classrooms since like 1st grade. I don't pay attention, I fail all math assignments given to me, and I'm just always either running in the halls or yelling at people I don't like. Sometimes I can't control my anger either. I end up getting detention or just sitting in my classroom writing a 2 page paragraph about my behavior.

[@ENA-7URR0N]

I'm not confirmed ADHD yet, but my doctor gave my parents a list of places to go to get me tested for it because we're all starting to wonder if what we thought was my Anxiety disorder might actually be ADHD or something else, but this video actually helped a lot

[@xxpoltergeist_ellaxx]

Man I have ADHD and it affects my life so much! Thank you for making this video so people know more about it! It helps more than you know. Personally, I’ve been on medication my whole life. I’ve gone through every kind there is, but none of them are as effective as they used to be. My friends with ADHD also had bad experiences with ADHD medication, and some research suggests that medication can become ineffective after a certain amount of time

[@actuallyzohakuten]

"You're smart, you just need to try harder." "You just need to try and focus." "I think it would be a good idea to try to become more organized." I've heard this from almost every one of my teachers. Coincidentally, the *one* teacher I've had who also had ADHD was always understanding and never said something along these lines.

[@arborealmole8079]

When I was in 1st grade my teacher was horrible and I’m pretty sure I had adhd back then too (wasn’t diagnosed at the time) she told me ‘to concentrate’, mind you she was bad for literally everyone in my class so :/

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

I have ADHD, and I’ve heard too much of that stuff to the point where if anyone tells me it I’ll personally slap them across the head

[@deterioreite]

Man .

[@cassandrajavier7158]

literally every teacher i had

[@ineverexisted2114]

I hear this from only one teacher. The one with ADHD. We’re learning this math that I’ve been learning since 5th grade (I transferred to another school district so different learning plans etc.) and I STILL don’t know how to do it. I do it the same way I always have, estimated the lengths and got an F. I told him I don’t know how to do the math but he refuses to teach me.

[@loveyerimotion]

Me: can I get tested for ADHD Mom: you don't need to be tested, phone and friends are rotting your brain

[@rainypeach7403]

my mom thinks the same way sadly

[@Foxiethetoastingfox]

Your moms are dumb then (I mean in the parenting department)

[@ryujinskirt]

My mom thinks the same way too! :0 (Life sucks)

[@Foxiethetoastingfox]

@@ryujinskirt Oh boy, another stupid parenter

[@ryujinskirt]

@@Foxiethetoastingfox my mom doesn't even know Mental illnesses exist.

[@samanthaarevalo5769]

I think something I’ll never forget was when my second grade teacher told my parents I might have a learning problem but my parents didn’t want me to be medicated so I never went to the doctor (wasn’t properly diagnosed til I was 17). So since they never took me she took her own initiative to help me and asked me if all the noise in the classroom bothered me and I nodded yes so she told me I could wear these headphones while working if I was having trouble and that I could wear them during tests and she would separate my desk from everyone else’s to see if it helped me. And it did I remember doing a lot better on my assignments.

[@boredhunaapbhihojao]

i really loved this vid. i actually subscribed ur channel!! as a 14 years old diagnosed with adhd, depression and many other mental problems, i really loved ur vid as its something i can actually relate to. i have started taking meds for adhd it actually does affect my appetite and gives me nausea. i loved the fact that u made sure to tell what parents and teachers must do. i always did heard all my things like "u r genius just need to focus" or "u r so messy try being organised" i really loved how u made me feel related to this part. i even agree with the fact about disorders and genetics being connected. side effects of meds are actually serious i feel like cuz when i take pills i can concentrate whole day but it effects my appetite and even has a bad contrasts sometimes with my sleeping meds. i know i'm quite late in finding ur channel but i'm happy i found it. thx

[@anyelanajera6926]

Me: watches this video Also me: doesn't pay attention to the video and reads the comments instead

[@oO0yuu0Oo]

lol

[@rictoriaravioli3815]

Lol I did that too

[@user-cs5um6em6z]

don't call me out like that lmao

[@Vissorilio]

I cant even pay attention to comments lol

[@pebbles9506]

Me too lol

[@igiveup2980]

“Just focus!” “It’s not that hard” “Everyone else understands!” “Your just stupid” “You have nothing going on in your life” “Your being annoying!” All things I’ve been told, it hurts.

[@alayna1772]

I'm so sorry 😔 I don't have ADHD but I'm getting tested for dislexia and I've been told to focus on books moletible times by my mom, God Bless you 💓

[@igiveup2980]

@@alayna1772 aww, thank you! I hope that, even if you do have dislexia, that you get through it too! 😊

[@alayna1772]

@@igiveup2980 thank you so much 💙

[@igiveup2980]

@@alayna1772 ofc!

[@calebdouglas2512]

Damn right it hurts.

[@DeltaCantGame]

I really loved the part where she described symptoms of ADHD, and then listed all of my bad habits

[@nargizvaliyeva5594]

I recently got diagnosed. My life has been so much easier to manage. Everybody is helping me with my ADHD.

[@the.whole.harmonic]

*_Everyone:_* Just pay attention more. Stop fidgeting. Dosent meditation help with it? Are you even listening? *_Me, just now realizing they are talking to me about my ADHD:_* What?

[@beccastewart758]

why is this me literally every day?

[@puddleofpaint]

* *Triggered* *

[@crazycreeper3653]

just say that you don't want to be a mindless robot or say "because I am human not a robot"

[@einalyriz5606]

yeah lol saying what even tho you just realized what they said

[@ineedvyvanse3493]

Lmaooo same.

[@crystalanimates1870]

The man who diagnosed me said that AD(H)D is most commonly undiagnosed is girls, He said that it's because girls are naturally multitasking people, while boys are naturally more likely to work on one at a time, so it's more noticeable that they can't pay attention, For example; you might notice that a boy is picking up different hobbys, then dropping the last one, But if you saw a girl with multiple hobbys, you might just think they have more than one, I personally, have noticed that things I do in every-day life are influenced *by my ADHD!* For example; watching videos. I've noticed now that I tend to get bored very easily, so I jump from video to video rapidly, Some manage to hold my attention because they are like storys, story's manage to hold onto my attention because they give me tidbits *constantly* So I always have something to think about that is close enough to the plot that I don't get lost in thought, Audiobooks are almost as good as reading it itself, I prefer holding the book in my hands, but listening is fine, I also noticed that I'm much more picky with the kinds of games or books I like to read, with games; I've found that I'm not interested in fighting games, more specifically the one where all you do is fight, as long as there is an immersive story I like it, With books; they have to have an interesting description/cover/title, otherwise I'm not really keen on reading it. I've also seen that I'm not that big of a fan of slice-of-life or other genres like that, I'm much more of a fantasy person. Any way, I've probably rattled off too long, hope this helps!

[@harleehall2032]

Wow its really cool to read about another person like me. I have ADHD but I did not get diagnosed until I was 23 and in graduate school. I have always been really smart and gotten good grades but I had to try super hard to be there. I also had an uphill battle when it came to getting diagnosed because people would ask how i wasn't diagnosed yet. The answer is honestly I grew up in low income neighborhoods so my mom had to HOUND the schools to get me tested for dyslexia while I showed signs of it in all my classes so anything else was out of the question. But on top of that I was home schooled from 3rd grade until college. When I finally got to see a psychiatrist for my ADHD she took one look at me and called me the poster child for ADHD. But between that time I learned so many coping skills including focusing on stories. I love reading though I find it had to sit still so I find a incredible story and focus on that though they are few and far between. I love video games but the story has to be solid or I am just not into it. When I go to bed 90% of the time my mind is racing so I have to make up a story to relax it and let me sleep. I have also found music useful to drown out the distractions but again I have to be picky.

[@crystalanimates1870]

@@harleehall2032 oh my goodness!! You make up stories to fall asleep too?!? :0

[@harleehall2032]

Crystal Animates I have never gone to sleep without it lol my mind demands I entertain it or it with holds sleep lol

[@crystalanimates1870]

@@harleehall2032 same!! I can't believe this! I thought me and my bro were just weirdos!!!

[@harleehall2032]

Crystal Animates nah my mom is the same way too I think it is at least partially an ADHD thing because I haven’t met anyone who does it who wasn’t but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist.

[@tysouthwell7417]

This hit the nail on the head for me, I related to all of that stuff, I’ve never taken medication which makes it hard at times to focus on all my school work, but I’m glad to have more understanding of the little spots I was u sure of

[@MysteryFoxStudios]

This video has some great advice for people with ADHD, (myself included) and has very accurate information about even little things like how you mention that our appetites are thrown out the window when on medication. Awesome video!!!!

[@bettycruise6011]

me: told my dad almost all of the synptoms of adhd matched with mine dad: *it'S bEcaUse oF thAt pHone*

[@user-ce8fw4cl5i]

same thing happened to me. i just really want to get diagnosed cause not knowing if i have it for sure drives me crazy

[@reverseli]

Story of my life: they blame everything on the phone and me not being outside enough even if we were originally talking about something at all similar in the slightest

[@mekiot]

Me: mum i'm hungry Mum: tHIs Is bEcAUsE oF ThIs PHoNe me: what.

[@xxrazberrywolfxx3572]

Grandma: “You’ll go blind if you keep staring at that Tablet!” 10 year old me: “Sure grandma.” - 4 years later - Grandma: “Wow look at that! It’s so beautiful!” The thing known as “that”: (4 feet away) Me: *” You’re telling me that blue blob is beautiful?”*

[@emmas-in-dillemas5649]

Exactly why I haven't told em yet. I'm not sure how they'll react besides I'm kinda in doubt myself whether or not I really have it 😭😭😭

[@carameldansen2274]

Me : I can't focus, stand in place, organizing myself, I think I- My parents : WHAT DID WE SAID?! PAY ATTENTION !! DO YOUR WORK!! YOU'RE SO LAZY!!! Also my parents : Why don't you talk to us ?

[@lesfrog649]

I can kinda relate. I don't have ADHD though. At least not diagnosed, even though I do have some symptoms (7 or 8...? I don't quite remember).

[@idkutellme-rp9qe]

Meeeeeee

[@steisygarcia6090]

I heard it 1000 times

[@steisygarcia6090]

@@lesfrog649 if you get 6 or more welcome to the family boy

[@insert8242]

Oh FAK yeah, I got diagnosed and BRUH dat is too real

[@jaccsmacc2467]

3:21 I love how they included the smiley face. I ALWAYS draw those on the chalkboard or just straight up any piece of schoolwork.

[@VoidyBoiii]

Soneone: talks about something very important My brain: *wow, that's some nice wall atoms you got there*

[@whatintarnation1230]

“only boys have adhd” me: guess i don’t exist then

[@mr_dogfather_75]

“Only boys have adhd” Every other gender: *”mr stark i don’t feel so good”*

[@ameliemaddox505]

@@mr_dogfather_75 Exactly

[@syrupsquid7334]

Ya what does gender have to do with anything xD How would that change anything lol

[@whatintarnation1230]

@@syrupsquid7334 adhd looks different in boys and girls, and most commonly when ppl think about adhd they think hyper active and energetic which is most common in boys with adhd and girls more commonly suffer inside, adhd in girls isn’t as prominent so that’s why girls either get diagnosed later on in life or even never bc no one thinks they have adhd bc they aren’t hyper and talkative, so that’s why girls with it struggle more with self esteem and such bc they don’t know they have adhd and struggle through life not knowing that they’re struggling bc if the disorder and that causes them to think badly of themselves, the reason i said “boys only have adhd” in the comment was bc it’s common that ppl have a perception that adhd only looks like hyperactivity, so ppl often don’t believe women have it bc they are more struggling inside their mind them open, that’s why ppl think it’s uncommon for girls to have it though girls actually have it more often, but yea, gender has a lot to do with it and diagnoses of adhd, bc doctors ignore the signs in girls for adhd

[@aname7601]

@@whatintarnation1230 im afab (assigned female at birth) and show every single sign of hyperactive adhd. There are like three types of adhd (hyperactive, inattentive, and a combination of the two) and though it's more common to find females with inattentive adhd rather than the hyperactive one, it doesn't mean that they don't exist. Same goes for people who're amab (assigned male at birth), it's expected of them to have hyperactive adhd and even though many of them d o have hyperactive adhd doesn't mean that none of them would have inattentive adhd.

[@wendycarriage9731]

I have adhd and when the doctor told my mum, she just told me ‘having adhd is just a label to help kids get out of doing stuff like homework.’ and until I was older I believed that adhd wasn’t a real thing and that I should never tell anyone about my adhd because it wasn’t real and I would be laughed at.

[@kevinnguyen552]

Ren Explores Australia Your mom is definitely a Karen

[@kevinnguyen552]

Autumn Alexander And is anti mask cause “It takes their precious oxygen” 😒

[@kevinnguyen552]

Autumn Alexander And they are arrogant rude narcissistic

[@elizaandy1139]

I know that feeling, mine told me that if I got diagnosed my life would be ruined and no one would hire me

[@elizaandy1139]

@Marcus Senter Thanks I appreciated

[@blu.dru_]

I have moments in my past that I literally don't remember at all because I was zoned out. What's been helping me is incorporating movement into the moments when I lose motivation (which is a big struggle for ADHDers). I.e. I rake the leaves, dance for a few minutes, walk outside, or just getting up and cleaning something. Movement helps me reset and helps me remember and get motivated. Hope this helps y'all!

[@jeeb2244]

I’d just like to say that this video helped convince me to look more into ADHD and it’s symptoms, and finally get diagnosed with it early this year. Thank you, as treatment has made everything so much easier. If you feel like you have these symptoms, but are just overthinking it, you’re probably not. Trust yourself, and check it out, because even if it’s not ADHD, it may be something else, and at least confirmation on what it may be can help so much. Good luck everyone, and have a nice day :)

[@Spacebun236]

I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD and good lord I remember the days when my teachers would yell at me all the time and it really affected me overtime, for example I’ve become afraid to talk to teachers or ask them for something, I used to think I was just stupid and would never learn anything because no one would have any patience with me.

[@-Solidwater]

My first grade teacher was a really bad person, she even got fired some years later. Since my parents helped me with reading and writing before I entered school, it was spare time for me. I just did what I wanted to, finished the activities quickly and play some more. She yelled at me because "I wasn't paying attention", even if I already finished the activities. I couldn't even ask a classmate for a eraser because she'd say that I'm distracting them. I had to learn how to lie and hide my "blue notebook" (The blue notebook was a notebook for the teachers to communicate with the parents. They'd write down any excellent or bad behavior.) because she'd write that I don't do anything. She damaged my self-esteem badly ;-;

[@Claire-Sewings]

Honestly yeah I went through that too, but you have to realise that you need to make your teachers your bitches. Make them love you, or make them work for you as it is their job, don't feel bad for grabbing their attention because they will be teaching you no matter what or else your learning will be impacted.

[@tracylebron-wilson2173]

Same here still scared till this day

[@meep9231]

2017 sucked ASS for me back then, it was like a daily routine for my 8th grade teacher to yell at my ass for 2-3 minutes straight and make me feel useless. The worst part of it is that none of my friends asked me how I was feeling afterwards. I've lived with ADHD my whole life yet I don't ever get meds.

[@meep9231]

ignis meza ouch. Sometimes I would cry after I get yelled at. I’ve had it since I was born also so I know how you feel. For some reason though I don’t cry in front of my friends, it’s not cuz of the stereotype it’s feels weird to me.

[@thatkidnamejaky]

Someone: Just get rid of all of the distractions Me who got distracted by particles in the air: what?

[@caffein8dfalcon]

Same! I then get into an existential crisis because the particles make me think of TV static.

[@iilxvelyii5406]

Me who gets distracted by my foot: w h a t-

[@ausion]

Me who gets distracted by my own imagination: Huh?

[@SomeoneTookMyOldName]

Removing distractions would mean I wouldn't have a head

[@queen-ol4gi]

@@caffein8dfalcon Omg I always thought I was the only one

[@ubcupid]

So far a method that works for me at school is pressure. When an important task appears such as application deadline, I ask our coordinator or our class room teacher (beacause they are the only teacher I fear of) to put me 1- 3 day deadline. It's definitely not the best healthy way, but it really helped me

[@the_sillyguy_]

This video helps so much! My friend has ADHD and I don't want to tell her I watched this. I just wanted to know things that might help me be able to talk to her better. We are basically the same person when it comes to our personality and interests. I have a form of autism and when I told her she told me she has adhd. At this point for me she's my best friend now

[@CrazyGachaBFFs]

I don't have ADHD, but my boyfriend does, and I'm watching this trying to understand him even better. Thank you.

[@Anyyyy12345]

You are great girlfriend.

[@jemmavazquez766]

that’s so sweet 🥺✨

[@NetBio-Senpai]

U r too gud no one think like u.all just laugh and leave us.even our parents relatives make fun of us 😭

[@a.g.1826]

That's so sweet

[@lilag3807]

Awww that's so cute I love that you're doing that

[@ausion]

Person: You can't have adhd, it only effects boys!" Me: "i never knew i was secretly a boy"

[@angelicdream708]

My friend : you can't have ADHD it only affects boys! Me : stfu

[@DonnySaints]

"adhd only in boys" is a terrible myth

[@syahirahabdullah3210]

Hahahahahahha

[@help5344]

Who tf said that???

[@ausion]

@@help5344 a lot of people

[@sexkitten2785]

Being a mom with adhd and to have a son with adhd this helps me to understand him..and it helps me understand myself.

[@gamer_ike_07]

As a peraon who was diagnosed in 1st grade with adhd I think this is stuff everyone needs to know and I think this is a great video. And I want to share my story. Throughout school and most of the time until 1st grade I had trouble learning.l; I would stress at school and dozens off or zone out during classes, and had trouble understanding anything really. I remember having to stay up with my parents until midnight to work on schoolwork and just struggles anyways. The worst was speed multiplication. We started multiplication quite early and this way of teaching it didn't work for me. We were give an page of 20 multiplication problems and 3 minutes to solve them, you would go through 10 levels of multiplication, one level for each number 1-10. Every time you got it right you would move on to the next number. By the end of the year I got to 6 and everyone else was making fun of me. Up until 1st grade the school tried to tell my parents I was just stupid and had no mental issues despite my parents wanting to get me tested for autism or adhd, since autism is common in my family. The teaches supposedly didn't want me to be tested by their recommendation as apparently they would have had to have paid something to make the school accessible to me like have counseling or something. They changed their mind after 1st grade. I had all F's and was being held inside instead of recess again for 4 weeks in a row. I had piles of homework from all my teachers and my teacher was getting annoyed with me, so I had an impulsive panic and thought ripping up all of my papers would fix the issue. Immediately after I ripped it up I regretted what I did and broke into tears. I then gripped onto the bottom of the table for an hour, and after the principle tried to peel me off, the principle talked me into letting go and heading to the office. They called my parents, told them what happened, then recommended I get tested for adhd and autism. After that I got onto medicine and was an A and B student until high-school in a different school. I recommend that if you feel like you have adhd or autism or any other mental disabilities, to tell your parents and ask to be tested, even if you don't have any disabilities atleadt you know now.

[@izzy.250]

Dang that's rough I hope you're better now

[@gamer_ike_07]

Thanks I'm doing much better now thank you.

[@fantastic_fern9135]

I get really annoyed whenever this girl says, "sit still, it's not that hard."

[@imkuelllgremlin]

best thing to respond with is to the complete opposite and stare her directly in the eyes or "you think i haven't tried that? stop being hungry ITS NOT THAT HARD"

[@munstroffarts4135]

I was once yelled at by this girl sitting in front of me because I was bouncing my leg, I tried to tell her nicely that I can't help it and she said *"Just stop, it's annoying!"* I really don't like her and I want to punch her. *public school yayyy, where everyone is highly misinformed and don't know anything!*

[@imkuelllgremlin]

@@munstroffarts4135 if i were you i would punch her lol

[@alyamcvay9831]

"Stop being a brat, its not that hard"

[@jupiter9399]

that "girl" in your life life is my grandmother in mine

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsp4733]

As a person with ADHD, I HATE when people say “just try harder” or “you aren’t even trying to pay attention”, like dude, c’mon. It’s not that I want to lose focus, it just...happens. Like, I’ll be writing a comment or something and I’ll lose focus...and...uh...is that dog? Oh cool! Lemme take a picture! Oh, new recommendations on KZbin, uh, just one video, okay just one more. *an hour later* Okay, what was I trying to say? Oh yeah, people with ADHD aren’t trying to seem like they don’t care, we just kinda lose focus a lot. And I’m speaking on my experience with it, not for everyone. This comment is so cringe.

[@MirandaTheInkling34]

BRO THANK YOU! THATS FAX!! as a person who has ADHD i can relate

[@Foxiethetoastingfox]

Relatable

[@axdxwqwerty2514]

I liked it. Its very well put together

[@TaxEvader75]

OH.MY.GOSH! I can so relate to that last bit! Like I’ll be watching a video then I see another video that I wanna watch after the video I’m watching and I think: “well I will remember to watch that video.” Then I forget about it 12 seconds later.

[@saturnzhornetz44]

Oh my gosh, that last statement, that happens to me a lot, I usually end up deleting my comments right after I write them lol (it’s not cringe btw)

[@KMWeir]

I have ADHD (was diagnosed with it as a child before it was called ADHD) & have 4 children with ADHD. I am a home schooling mom because my kids got bullied. Until I began to address my ADHD symptoms I couldn’t effectively teach my kids. It’s made a world of difference. I can’t believe I lived so many decades feeling like a loser. I’m m not a loser. I simply have ADHD so I have some specific challenges in life. And I am ok with that but also work on bettering myself.

[@kat705]

I have always struggled with my ADHD and I appreciate this video ❤

[@lavender8092]

try not to yell at a child with adhd. for me it physically hurts me. and i don’t learn better from it.

[@cariy2589]

Gay idiot A Same with me, when I get yelled at, I learn to hate myself more and more from it and nobody seems to understand.

[@Emma-wq4nu]

Me to! Yelling just makes it worse. I can’t focus and I get so confused when yelled at

[@karterarkileez6603]

fucking weebs

[@alittleproducedproductions302]

@@karterarkileez6603 I have ADHD you fuck you don't understand what we go through

[@shyaroary2758]

@@cariy2589 same

[@clairvoyance3286]

"Encourage them to participate more in class!" Me with Social Anxiety: Yeah that didn't work out.

[@gwenshapp3621]

:) it's nice to see this, I felt the same way lol

[@DonnySaints]

relatable

[@ASourGummy]

* relatable * Can’t speak in front of people if I havnt had at least one conversation with each.

[@justaperson5677]

Same

[@sadpotato10yearsago50]

Same like, that’s not gonna help much.

[@Poko0Chan]

oh a doctor my mother took me to said i had it without the hyperactivity, i got pills but in my head i felt less and less save, on the outside i smiled and on the inside i got even more depressed. Started scratching myself to relief me from the stress. It is challenging to find the right doc to help, i found it better to have people around me i trust, no docs. I am happy to have my boyfriend who helps me He cheers for me and i love him for that

[@ReyRey42315]

I'm gonna be honest here, this video almost described me exactly! Especially the one with the teachers. Teachers in the past have always gotten so frustrated with me, but sometimes I'll just zone out and jump around and I feel like I can't control myself. Once I zoned out so much that I almost got lost on one of the field trips at summer camp. I've been like this since I was like a toddler. Haven't been diagnosed, and I'm kind of too nervous to ask my doctor about it...

[@user-lu2ow2yi3z]

"stop fidgeting and just remember your mistake and dont make it again" the teacher who told me this:"why do i fix everything i touch"

[@arborealmole8079]

“Remember your mistake” Me with adhd: :(

[@fenixmeaney6170]

@@arborealmole8079 sorry, can you repeat the thing you JUST SAID to me?

[@arborealmole8079]

@@fenixmeaney6170 what thing?...

[@fenixmeaney6170]

@@arborealmole8079 huh? Look Can you just write it down or something?

[@imanaltforsomebody7664]

oh so um, you want me to get extremely tired? sure thing teach

[@a-ztwins5389]

Teachers: Stop fidgeting and pay attention Me: Oh my god, Why didn’t I think of that!

[@arborealmole8079]

The teacher: hmm if I tell them to magically cure a mental disorder it will work instantly

[@vickypedia1308]

Tbh the fidgeting helps me focus

[@arborealmole8079]

@Sophia Barnett eyyyyyy

[@pileofsocks8287]

Once my teacher said "stop playing around and pay attention" and I said "I am paying attention" and she said "okay well what was I kay teaching" and I resided a whole minute of her lesson and her face was priceless 😎👌

[@wood8438]

@@vickypedia1308 lucky lol, fidgeting distracts me if the fidget is cool 😎

[@Alrightyoureannoying]

There's this boy in my class called Abubakar and has adhd and he's our class clown. He gets on my nerves sometimes but I try to be nice to him, we're friends. He seems to be interested in animals and wouldn't hurt a fly. He gets frequently told off but my school still tries to help him. After watching this video, I have a whole new view of him and other people with ADHD. Thank you psych2Go :))

[@Lotus_Wood]

I've been diagnosed with adhd since a young age and struggled with focusing and learning. Thanks to my parents I'm able to learn though it's difficult to focus,I find other ways to keep my eyes on the board. Medication isn't always a good route for me so i chose therapy.

[@1renic]

I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD for 3 years and I’m sick and tired of one of my teachers who always gets mad at me for not paying attention and always throws the “Why can’t you pay attention” I cried because I was and still am sick of this stupid disorder.

[@TaxEvader75]

E.M.P.A.T.H.Y

[@jvb2279]

Im pretty sure I have adhd and i want to get diagnosed not because I want to be "quirky and different" but because I really need help (therapy and/or meds) because i can't deal with it anymore. I'm tired of not accomplishing what i want to accomplish and not living up no anyone's expectations. I wish my parents believed me and tried to get me help instead of thinking that I'm just lazy and forget to do what they ask me all the time

[@amberpeckyyy2191]

It sucks!

[@calebdouglas2512]

Yeah, I get that. Hope everything's going OK for you now. If it helps, I'll be praying for you

[@jiiwonyang]

Girlll I’m sorry, You deserve better and Get treated better people in this world are unpredictable sometimes

[@Wetsocky]

I have ADHD and I never new this about ADHD I did know that I was having trouble learning but this helped me learn more about it thank you

[@popinlockin1318]

My mom just kept yelling at me and lost patience constantly as a kid, but now as an adult I'm finally on some great and balanced meds and now way more organized than I ever was!

[@SellTheMethGetInfiniteDeath]

Bro I kept telling my parents I had ADHD when I was 14 and it was just- "Oh you think you have ADHD? We can get you meds but you'd have to get diagnosed." *Never takes me to get diagnosed* It's been 7-8 years. Screw you, mother.

[@yuungme5489]

my mon sais that I am just lazy and I don't need to see a doctor. And before thinking I have it I should know that people with adhd are crazy. MY MOM IS CRAZY

[@anonymousstranger3520]

My dad said the same shit to me... if focusing, paying attention and not losing track was so easy then I would have done that a long time ago without even bother to tell him

[@fischl____xmpact]

This is why im scared to ask my mom if i have ADHD im still confused on if i do have one or not i mean i have all of the symptoms you get the point-

[@ronindragoon4155]

Its just the same, i am going to get my own diagnosed with my own money i just cant hold it anymore.

[@sakurakogacha407]

I have autism moderate and adhd severe. What a lovely combo

[@Sahararosekoeberl]

As having ADHD myself I think that I can sit in one place for a long time if I’m distracted by a computer

[@bigurodelaz]

I’ve researched adhd a bit, tell me if I’m wrong, that being distracted by something else is usually when you think of it as boring or uninteresting. (You get what I’m saying? Even I’m confused by what I just said...)

[@bigurodelaz]

@Bia Oliveira that makes sense thanks for correcting me :) (you spelled uninterested wrong just to correct you, we’re helping each other out here 😊)

[@xtonibx5770]

I am not diagnosed (hoping to determine a diagnosis soon) and I don't have a problem staying in my seat but I get very frustrated if I'm in the same place for a long time without stimulation.

[@alishaanimations3058]

@@xtonibx5770 I thought that too until I realised I was forced to sit down for school and had kinda trained myslef not to move..? But then online school came about. Someone in another comment section saved me. I think that’s why I hated it so much, and couldn’t understand how everyone else could like it.

[@ferdinandandi3542]

I'm sorry, I dont mean to be rude, but I kinda curious about something. Does adhd makes you crazy and being an asshole to anyone like how gabbie hana explain??

[@799CHill]

For me, while making time to do work and such. It also really helps to just be alone no one around just me and my thoughts. Moving listening to music or just doing something. Hope it’s helps someone out there!

[@cedrickgiard]

Think it is important to point out that AdHD isn't a deficiency. It's a diversity in neurological development. Meaning the person is not diminished in any way, they simply exceed in different forms. They have just as much potential as "normal" kids/adults. We just need to find our own box to fit in since society made a mould that doesn't fit us:).

[@lognart9508]

This mindset was missing in the video. Thanks for pointing out.

[@tralvexxo5607]

Teacher: Just get rid of all distractions in life. Me: But how, I don’t see a way I could get rid of you?

[@angelicdream708]

OHHHHHHHH-

[@teomaher5893]

Ooof

[@PeriodVampire]

yet

[@HugeBigJohnson]

Everything is a distraction if you stare at it long enough

[@necrullmsm]

@@HugeBigJohnson I stared at your pfp *please help I think my microwave is a monster*

[@human120]

Mom: You're really good at math, why can't you just focus? Me: I CAN'T BELIEVE I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT

[@reverseli]

MY GOD WHY DIDN’T I EVER THINK OF THAT?

[@julia8119]

OMG YES I HAVE A 4.0 GPA NOW!

[@mekiot]

THANK YOU I CAN FINNALY DO 93*76 WITHOUT HAVING A STROKE

[@HaikyuuNoodleSoup]

WOW! I GOT STRAIGHT A’S AND GOT A NOBEL PRIZE AND WROTE 3 BOOKS THAT GOT 5 STAR REVIEWS FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES! THANK YOU MOM

[@NothingButTimelapses]

THAnK YOU SO Much VidEo. I’ve been strugglin* with my emotions about adhd for so long.

[@llRiley18ll]

I have been diagnosed with adhd for a long time and most of the time people don’t know what it is so this made me happy

[@boclear7653]

Me: tries to watch the video Also me: gets distracted, confused, closes the app and comes back hours later

[@heer7119]

Omg same this always happens with me

[@TqueenInfinity]

Lol, I'm distracted and confused. Difference is, I know once I exit out of this video, I won't remember to come back 🤣

[@arborealmole8079]

@@TqueenInfinity ditto

[@Ann4W00D]

I was actually going to listen to Music bc i'm doing HW then i saw this Video and got TOTALLY distracted

[@just_ise4418]

@@Ann4W00D OMG HWHSHA, that's why I am kinda on a spree turning off most of my subscribed peeps on yt and other media apps

[@natalienajmonova1154]

I had a light ADHD when I was a child and didn’t grew up from it. I was diagnosed along with dislexy and disgraphy when I was little, but doctors said it might be one of sideefects of my inborn neurological problem - AMV - alongside with epilepsy. Since childhood I wasn’t good at concentrating at things I didn’t care about, but because I was curious and understood things well, I got throw 10 grades of school without much problem and got even throw the rest and got my highscool diploma. I still have a problem managing my shedule and need external stimulations to be able to do things, but alarm on my phone takes that role.😅

[@emberrose3229]

As someone with diagonsed Adhd can i just say that child running back and forth at the beginig was of number 5 is so relatable.

[@bbriyes]

"Focus, it's not impossible" *Wow, awesome advice dude.*

[@perrycasey1]

Ha

[@justermonns]

The impossible is possible, which means impossible was never impossible so possible and impossible are possible... alright I'm gonna go fly now ✌

[@lyx8039]

@@justermonns LEMME COME

[@joosta_randoomhoom9084]

Thankyou for mentioning self diagnosis, I personally find it annoying when people self diagnose

[@wildlylucky]

Yes you don't have ADHD if you had to much sugar becky I hate people who self diagnose

[@Karma-dj7wr]

But to be fair, I’ve been dealing with ADHD my entire life and I’m tired of “professionals” that listen to me for ten mins and feel like they can make a diagnosis. Yes, I have anxiety, but I don’t JUST have anxiety. Mostly, I have anxiety as a RESULT of suffering from ADHD. Not the other way around :/

[@soso3792]

There’s people I’ve seen who literally go “oH i HaVe AdHd BeCaUsE i OnCe SpAcEd OuT dUriNg A bOriNg LeCtUrE bUt BeCaUsE iT’s JuSt OnCe MiNe iS pRoBaBLy MiLd” Dafuq bitch I’ve been struggling with it for all 10 of my schooling years in all aspects and you say shit like this???

[@Brumselsprout]

Joosta_Randoom Hoom I hate it when people self diagnose. While I am not diagnosed with anything, I have had “friends” who self diagnose.

[@audreydoyle5268]

But sometimes when people self diagnose, it's a cry out for help saying "I think something may be wrong with my brain chemistry". And a certain mental disorder may fit the bill to them, like ADHD, Dyslexia or Autism Spectrum Disorders. They're usually young people, and are probably too afraid to tell their parents because they've been shut down by them or ignored and neglected by them. Quite possibly they have these disorders, but no one wants to believe them, because it's easy to believe that the way someone acts is just their personality or upbringing rather than a mental disorder. No one in my family wants to believe I have anything but Depression and Anxiety, but Dyslexia, OCD, ADHD, Torettes, it all runs in the family. Self diagnosis is sometimes the first step for adults with undiagnosed mental disorders who have struggled all through school under the radar.

[@ISwearIamNormal128]

My second grade teacher told my mom that my behaviors resembled that of ADHD and I am eternally grateful for that AMAZING lady for pointing it out, bc I probably would have failed in every single class I ever had if she hadn't

[@syalp9288]

I have been diagnosed with adhd for all long as I can remember and i feel like I don’t fit in I think people make fun of me and judge me about how I look and how I act and scared that I talk to much and have a hard time paying attention and I feel dumb because I keep repeating the same mistakes and I always forget things But I have a really nice teacher who lets me takes brakes and lets me move around which is nice!

[@BigMythicLizard]

As a girl with adhd, my teachers often get on to me for not completing assignments at home. It’s really rough because they don’t understand how detrimental ADHD can be. I have so many missing assignments because of it. Also can confirm my medication makes me have zero appetite

[@cringetic3431]

i feel that

[@thebacteriawasbeatentodeath]

are you my clone or something because wow

[@whatintarnation1230]

me too, i’m on concerta and tho it helps me have more energy to focus, i have no appetite and my doctor is worried bc i’m losing weight but my meds are kinda working so i don’t want to go off them ☹️

[@BigMythicLizard]

@@whatintarnation1230 I take concerta too, but I used to take Vyvanse (I think that’s how you spell it) until a month or two ago, which lasted a lot longer, but the symptoms of it were terrible

[@whatintarnation1230]

@@BigMythicLizard yea, and concerta symptom for me are rlly bad, like i’m tired and weight lose/no appetite, and i’m getting migraines

[@kombatkitty4]

It really triggers me when people self diagnose themselves with ADHD. I was diagnosed really young, and all these middle schoolers are just saying it to reason with their bad grades, or to sound cool or "edgy"

[@soso3792]

My diagnosis was put off until I was 16 (aka this year) because my parents dismissed my inattentivity, forgetfulness, disorganisation, lack of motivation and tons of other shit as mere “behavioural problems”. I also thought they were just that and thought my 2 minute attention span and EXTREMELY bad short term memory were normal. Then when I looked up the term ADHD randomly when I was 15, I realised that my struggles matched ALL the symptoms on the inattentive list, and a big part of the hyperactive/impulsive list. So I begged my parents to let me see a psychiatrist, and when they didn’t listen I visited a counsellor. I got my official diagnosis this January and turns out, yes, I do in fact have ADHD. I have literally heard people going “oh I have ADHD because one time I spaced out during a boring lecture but because it’s just one time so it’s probably mild” like bitch no wtf. I’ve been struggling with it severely for all 10 years of my school life and you say shit like this?? Not cool

[@delidelimotzereli3186]

Kombat Kitty Honestly the only reason I say I have ADD without a proper diagnosis is because my mom, dad, and brother have it and I express pretty much all of the symptoms except a few of the hyperactivity ones. I never actually knew how ADD really impacted me until I dug deep into some research and found out what it actually was. My mom just said it was a different way of thinking and never went into all the negatives of it so until recently I had no idea why certain social aspects of myself seemed so different compared to everybody else or why it was so hard to just do some of my work. I didn’t really know how people with ADD often take things harder or in a different way than others. It led to me feeling kind of alien in a way, but, hey. At least I know more about it now. My parents both believe me to have it so maybe it’s not really a self diagnoses? Everybody else was diagnosed and they didn’t take me because they didn’t think I needed meds because I could kind of contain my grades in the “decent” area.

[@Scream_Tail_0985]

Yea but ADHD isn't really an edgy disorder Just imagine all of the Depression / Anxiety / Bi-Polar self diagnoses

[@allyxx2128]

@@soso3792 Omg same. I'm 17 now and I'm trying to see a psychiatrist I was always very forgetful, unmotivated, can't focus, day dreaming, can't finish tasks, would doodle in my notes before id even finish mu work, stop faking notes half way, zone out, gets excited for one thing but then get drained out and move to another etc etc. Teachers always got mad at me for day dreaming, my mom got mad at me for not finishing tasks and chores and my friends called me dumb cause I can't focus. I really hope I can get better.

[@g9nevieve]

Kombat Kitty im diagnosed lol

[@scp-jd4py]

ADHD is pretty much a struggle for us,but i also see the benefits more active,that constant energy boost,it could be amazing

[@LittleInoske]

I struggle a lot in class with ADHD but only my friends know my friends know I have it. I get told to pay attention more when we are going over how to work out the problems and stuff but even then I zone out and every! What I like to do to help is talk to my friends about it and see what they can do to help before getting help from the counselor at our school :)

[@heckyeahfood2899]

My therapist: you have add. Me, 13 years old: I don't see that. This video: signs of adhd/add Me now, 18 years old: I see.

[@axdxwqwerty2514]

People: No. What, no i dont wanna listen. I dont understand but you are wrong. Shh. JUST DO IT.

[@just_ise4418]

I was kinda in denial, and I guess you could say that I'm kind owning and understanding my own self and kinda accepting..? it

[@axdxwqwerty2514]

I really like this comment section. Its one of them places where you actually kind of accept adhd in yourself. Like yeah, its kinda okay, yeah its kinda nice

[@saturnzhornetz44]

@@axdxwqwerty2514 ikr

[@astaroth3123]

I have a friend with ADHD and honestly she’s the most wholesome person I’ve ever met.

[@ashernorris2527]

Same bro same

[@WalkaboutBridge]

She probably loves your friendship and encouragement a lot ♥️

[@dianapl6432]

Same here dude, he’s so energetic and just a blast to be with, it gets contagious, which is good since I tend to feel tired most of the time.

[@worldbanknotescollecter1132]

Having adhd and beinv insecure oc what pepole think this helps

[@nightlypiano4116]

Based JJK pfp

[@kelseywashere_]

As a person who’s cousin has ADHD, then taking medication REALLY HELPS, like they can focus, sit still and all! I recommend it in capitol form.

[@Navaleen]

I’ve been diagnosed since I was 7, people tell me I’ve been doing it for attention for years, and it’s not true, this video helps a lot

[@wintercandle4221]

Me: *bounces* My mother: are you okay? Me: I have ADHD. It’s normal. My mother: *slightly aggressively* Have you been taking your medication?! Me: ... I don’t have ADHD medication. My medication is for anxiety.. you should know this. The conversation went something like this. It was pretty bad.

[@jenrich111]

Sorry to hear that. You are a legend

[@wintercandle4221]

@Jen Rich thanks! I don’t think I’ve ever been called that before. I’m sure you’re also an awesome person ;)

[@wintercandle4221]

@@aubrey5577 I really wish I could speak with your parents and convince them not to do that, especially if it isn’t what you want. Maybe try to tell them about the physical bad stuff? If you need some more information on what it’s like to be physically effected by adhd medication than I can tell you. I took it a very long time ago and it resulted in me having a tick and it sucks.

[@redheartsunglasses]

My mom is like the exact opposite: Teacher: She has so much potential! If she was medicated then she would exell in my class! My mom: Ok I'll take her to a doctor, but I'm not medicating my child. Doctor: Ok she has ADHD, we can prescribe this medication- My mom: I'm not medicating my child. Doctor: Ok but just in case you change your mind- My mom: I'm not medicating my child. Doctor: But- My mom: I'm not medicating my child.

[@jocelynmiguel3055]

@@redheartsunglasses I wish I have that kind of mom 😔

[@mimi.playlists7837]

Me: A female with ADHD and Dyslexia *sees video* Me: Yes let me learn about myself

[@eebertdeebert]

I immediately thought of Percy Jackson when you said ADHD and dyslexia. (ANd I have ADHD too this video helped me a lot!)

[@bungerungus5802]

@@eebertdeebert im addicted to the percy jackson books and the heroes of olympus books

[@jessicaxi4000]

@@bungerungus5802 trials of apollo? cant forget.

[@bungerungus5802]

@@jessicaxi4000 oh lol yeah that serires is so good

[@remove2395]

oh grl me too!!!! w both of them!

[@siridarby-zhao3549]

I am so impulsive when it comes to talking, some times I will say whatever comes to mind and then realize that it was weird, it’s hard when teachers don’t understand how much I NEED to talk sometimes , It helps my brain not feel so stuck

[@gailwepner-xb3uf]

Thank you I was diagnosed with ADHD and this has helped me

[@allthingsfascinating]

I was working. I saw this notification and came here. What does that say about my ADHD

[@Psych2go]

Welcome! Hope you have a productive day...after your short KZbin break :P

[@explosivekind]

me too! aw, man

[@supernerd1999]

LOL, same

[@lauramarkovich1339]

Oh I know.....

[@LucasF7125]

I think everyone would :)

[@dinospino7381]

This is extremely relatable, all the 5 things/side effects I have had problems with, and the medication thing also is quite true, I was NEVER hungry, I’ve been off meds for a while and I eat way more now

[@aleshatran]

My coworker recommended me your guys channel and this video appeared on my homepage which I found really cool

[@choisan9770]

"most people think only boys have adhd" cool most people think i don't exist

[@96mustangGT1]

Same some people think I don’t exist.

[@Gravem1stake]

Same

[@cobalius]

Can you proof your existence?

[@cobalius]

@faith over fear a document would be fine for some moments i guess, cool nickname though

[@weirdgreycat8264]

same

[@BaphFlower]

Someone: “Pay attention it’s not that hard” Me: “my goodness what an idea, why didn’t I think of that?” 😒

[@ketchup_mouthwash]

Or say ''With ADHD it is just saying."

[@thegreenemerald800]

All the time I hear you can’t have adhd you’re to smart

[@xoxosalma6303]

ive heard that phrase every single day of my life

[@ariaready1892]

Oh i did but i think it didn't work out orrrrr i forgot

[@Elizabeth-po1tb]

Or making yourself pay attention that you actually don't pay attention to whats being said anyway. You spend the whole conversation going 'look at their face, watch their lips, ignore the things around you. Focus.'

[@astronart8622]

As someone who got diagnosed with adhd at 10 years old, I wish my teachers and parents knew this. I struggled with school (still do) so much and no one knew how to deal with it so they just put pressure on me. Now as an adult, I'm having to rewire my mind into not beating myself up and being more compassionate to the fact that I am gonna have a hard time and that it's okay.

[@Someone-somewhere-something]

I wanted to go and get tested for adhd but when I tried to bring it up with my mum she basically just said people like you don’t have it before I could explain how much I have been struggling my whole life and have hidden away so much to the point where it feels natural to and I can barely tell how I truely feel

[@cross6394]

Vid: medication can help Me: *snorts adhd meds*

[@doghaver4343]

Mmmm dexanphetamine

[@-Solidwater]

1- Fuck meds I'll ride my imaginary emo unicorn until the day I die. 2- I came here from X-Tale - Cross because I felt sad and now I find you with that profile pic and that name-

[@doghaver4343]

@@-Solidwater i didn't know adhd gives you a free unicorn dang i should have got that extra deal on my order dang

[@maxcheese163]

I feel attacked by this comment

[@gamesclaw2812]

Man f#@k some meds I was misdiagnosed with ADHD (I have ADD) and that stuff made me a veg for two months, I was ten and 60 pounds because that meds were not only made for ADHD people but people that fell asleep a lot and had a binge eating disorder, this bit rarely ate or slept

[@g4yfr0ggi37]

When I tell people I didn’t hear them they just say “Well you weren’t listening“ I’m just like bruh

[@imkuelllgremlin]

i explain it like its a ghost passing though you, it just doesn't touch anything and then leaves immediately, like a gust of wind