ADHD and Executive Function - Dr. Russell Barkley | Child Mind Institute

Dr. Russell Barkley, a professor of psychiatry at the University of South Carolina, is a leading expert on ADHD.
Here he discusses the five cognitive abilities that appear to be impaired in children with ADHD.
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[@americannerdproject]

Shout-out to all my fellow ADHD homies reading through the comments and not listening to the video

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

I was watching this video on a website that didn't have a playback speed option so I was barely paying attention by 30 seconds even though it's already short. Good video, too.

[@lynnkreppert1114]

Stahp... I didn't come to attacked

[@nathankoehler2143]

Caught red-handed

[@Butttercup22]

>_< lmao!!

[@NicholasJGourdine]

🤣🤣 Ayyyee! (Dammit, i gotta start over)

[@MnJiman]

To those who think ADHD is not real. Those with ADHD do not care how they are treated, they just want to be treated. It is not normal to forget what is being talked to you about within 5 seconds after it was mentioned. It is not normal to have to yell at yourself to do a simple task, but can not move to do it. You want to call that lazy? Alright imagine every single time you do something but you have no excitement in doing your brain feels like a vice is crushing it. Imagine Imagine writing yourself multiple notes to remembers your moms birthday, only to have her heart broken because you still forgot. Imagine feeling shame, doubt, guilt, self hate because you try so hard to actually be productive... and you simply can't. People want to call this "This is just how they are," Well guess what? Get it out of your mind that you think these are actual choices. Get it out of your mind that you think you know what ADHD is because you obviously dont. It can be a true nightmare for many many people. This isn't fun. This is a lack of control of how we operate and JUST TRYING HARDER isn't how you fix it. I wish it was. I tried that.

[@kznck]

Hey, that's the story of my life... Do you have any advice, exercises or something, anything?

[@MnJiman]

scully First, learn to meditate. Start with connecting it with a habit you do every morning, then move on from there to use it through the day in response to focus changes. This meditation is easy and simple. You just have to do slow controlled breaths. Focus on your breaths, that each breath is your focus that you want to do at that moment. Next, stop trying to out right motivate yourself. Stop attempting to push yourself to do something because that is not going to work. You must gain will power and learn to have discipline. Trying to out right yell at yourself will only cause headache, however if you take the time to gain will power, the power to say no to when you do something impulsive, the power to stay on task... you will start to gain the discipline to stay on task when you are on task. You mush be aware and conscious of when you are on focus and when you start losing it. Once you start losing that focus, react to it with meditation. You must also seek a professional if you can, the treatment they will provide will assist you. It will not cure you. You must work on yourself on a daily basis. However, for most people its near impossible to fix themselves without treatment as an aid.

[@kznck]

Thank you so much for this, I really appreciate it. I've always heard people say "meditate" but never really understood how that could be used directly like that. (Even I was suggesting it and tried mindfulness myself but thought it's only good for calming your mind in general) I rarely do something out right unproductive, I usually subtly fool myself by over researching something instead of starting to do the actual work, so it's hard to notice it while I do that, but I'll try my best to be more mindful.. I'm also planning to visit a doctor and get serious help in two weeks. I was speaking with a friend yesterday who tried meds and all sorts of things, but at the end changed her bad habits just by self discipline, lots of exercise and better planning. It's amazing to see someone accomplish that on her own and i'm really inspired so if anyone else is reading this, so can you! Thanks again for helping a stranger! I'll begin right now.

[@MnJiman]

scully I agree with LordWellington35 a bit. Every person do have different degrees of ADHD and for each person they deal with it differently. Its possible your friend didn't have a bad case of ADHD... but its also possible they simply lived with a poor life style. Someone with even a moderate case of ADHD may find themselves having a hard time even if they did end up having a really healthy life style. It is all about learning what actually works for you. Just because someone solve their issues one way does not mean it will work for you, however it is good to find inspiration in the fact that you can improve upon yourself if you try. You will need to not depend on medication 100%, you must rely on your self as well.

[@seasons0123]

+MnJiman What kind of doctor are we talking about???

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

ADHD answered a lot of questions I had in my life when I got diagnosed as an adult. Before I was just trying my best in life while thinking that I was just dumb or a failure.

[@Sw33t_ag0ny]

I thought I was lazy and didn't see a point to doing things but then when I actually wanted to try to do them I still couldn't do them. It was soul crushing for a while knowing I was smart and I could never achieve my goals. I have a hard time reading books on my own but in a class setting it was a bit easier since everyone was doing it and the teachers were engaging me often. The constant reminder and pressure from teachers were the only things that lead me finish high school and allowed me to experience a bit of college. I work with my step dad repairing houses (paint, tile, sheetrock, texture, carpentry, plumbing, and electricity). I am good at learning things but when it comes the time to actually finish the tasks I find myself being distracted easily and often forget what I was doing before the start of a conversation.

[@arjunratnadev]

I always had this feeling of something very serious was missing within when I looked at others around me, now I know and I know from whom I got it and I know now how many more are suffering from this in my family tree, I am sad but life never stops, I have to find or make a path

[@ellebee8536]

I am just waiting for a diagnosis now. 50 years feeling like this, and finally, I might make sense of it.

[@Eli_B3000]

Same here. I was getting along, but years behind my peers and friends. Once I started seeing what I had in common with others that have ADHD, I realized I was doing a ton of things I thought were just my own failures, but really were just workarounds and coping mechanisms for a legitimate issue.

[@Paveway-chan]

Same. I (27M) got diagnosed last week, and up until now, my mindset had always been "I should be able to do better" and so I never tried adressing the cause of my problems, instead just trying (and failing) to brute-force them

[@5PointPowerSword]

People conflate ADD with laziness when it's reallysimple: Laziness: I don't feel like doing this thing so I wont ADD: I may desperately want to do this thing and I try my best to, but I'm unable to/it's way harder than it should be (depends on the thing)

[@varaprad]

Haha so true. I don't work as hard as others but I definitely try to, much more so than them. The effort doesn't exist in this output obsessed world.

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

Yes yes yes.

[@eijirokirishima372]

...I’m depressed, anxious and have ADHD, meaning I get anxious when a deadline comes up, but my depression knocks me down every times I try and get out of bed and once I finally sit down to do the work, I don’t understand any of it and get really upset over not being able to focus on the work, so I go take a depression nap and oops I missed the assignment and I’m getting yelled at by my parents...making the whole situation worse as my parents voice is what my depression is. Talking down to me and making fun of how I do things, as a nerodivergent person it hurts going through this and I’ve only realized recently that not everyone experienced this...or still experiencing it in my case...

[@emilyb.c.7686]

@@eijirokirishima372 i feel u, im going through the exact same thing rn :/

[@legacylew]

OMG. How do I explain that :(

[@ayannalarry9536]

As he says control emotions I’m Literally breaking down into tears because my brain is useless

[@PunkMartyr]

I dont have all the answers but the words that come to mind 1. To do lists and organization system 2. Routine and habits 3. Plan to work during your high energy window 4. Positivity - shut down any negative self talk 5. Positive affirmations and self pep talk 6. Remember why youre doing whatever it is; revisit your goals annd dreams list regularly 7. Youre not alone. It is going to be ok. I have adhd, ocd rumination, ptsd and a couple other things. Experience self love and love for others. Life is short and its easy to get depressed and stay there.

[@aopt427]

thank you for your advice 1. behavior 2. Image 3. Talk 4.Emotion 5. Plan I will keep in mind these keywords

[@edvinzakrisson131]

Thanks for the list m8, I forgot to listen halfway through

[@janalu4067]

BITEP 😊

[@kathyjohnson8244]

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[@elizabethscott3048]

Dr. Barkley changed the way our family thought of and responded to one of our relatives with ADHD. Because of Dr. Barkley, our relative is not homeless or helpless. Thank you, Dr. Barkley, for the thousands of hours of research, writing, speaking engagements, personal fortitude, and teaching on this subject. It is not too strong to say that you have saved lives that otherwise would be in ruins.

[@Philisophicles]

I watched this video on ADHD, but I got completely lost during this explanation because I have ADHD.... I'm not trying to be a smartass, I'm just really disappointed about how prevalent my condition is. :(

[@TashaDaAce1913]

It’s interesting, I had to watch the first 20 seconds 4 times because I couldn’t focus

[@gabrielsmusic98]

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[@LAGirl-hx7fo]

Me too! 🥺 I keep replaying this over and over so I can understand

[@spazzologist]

I had to start over once, and once he started talking about the voice in my head, that’s literally all i could hear, everything else got pushed back so yea.. welcome to the club :)

[@towm8ter]

Diagnosed late in life (46yrs), and spending the last year recalling memories of things I said, did or didn't do, I can attest to the executive functions being the primary factor. Learning more about the brain and executive functions has done wonders in helping me understand the 'why' in ADHD, and I can now begin to practice and learn how to counteract the daily impulses. Anger and Depression about 'not knowing' for so many years is still a struggle.

[@jacob2431992]

Wow, this comment is 9 years old. How have things been going, TowM8r?

[@403mtm]

Me Too!!!!

[@SomeSmallFish]

Funny thing is I got here by procrastinating. Oh ADHD... You so silly.

[@waslaughing]

I resemble this remark

[@seasons0123]

+Some Small Fish yes.. always late even though I try my hardest to get some where on time.l

[@aleahhh0320]

Ha! Me too! Glad I read this comment...reminds me that I need to start the task I intended to do an hour ago.

[@Butttercup22]

LMAO I'm supposed to be studying for school and the topic right now is ADHD... I still have 11 minutes left in that video but I've been off in this rabbit hole. Got here from reddit btw :D

[@vadstradamus]

Took you long enough getting here HAHAHA.... Same. Same.

[@ReginaldDesrosiers]

Talking to yourself as a form of self control - I didn’t realize that was a thing 😅

[@towm8ter]

Well said. The creative ADHD mind is gifted when it comes to ideas, solutions or inventions. It's the inability to act upon, or follow through that becomes the seemingly insurmountable hurdle.

[@jamesogara7053]

I know it’s 8 years after you made this comment, but I was just diagnosed with ADHD 1.5 months ago at 45 and only today found this video. I really thought you comment succinctly described my mind and life. So much so I am writing it in my journal right now. And if there was a way for you to private message me here on YT or an email thru Google I would love to have your real name so I can share the quote in my ADHD support group with proper citation. (I’m a college instructor, so citations are important to me.)

[@Eddie-wn8tu]

Wow. The conversation below after this 3 min video is mind blowing. People spouting out disdain for ADHD and related issues , yet their comments show a fundamental lack of understanding of science or the mind. Psychology is an imperfect field, agreed, but for goodness sake, have some humility and gather some information before you trash other people's life work and other peoples suffering. The world might be a better place. ....and Thanks Dr. Barkley for your brilliant work...perfect, imperfect, or otherwise.

[@taramccourt1312]

Although I appreciate and respect your perspective, my thoughts on the comments differ. I see a lot of people who are frustrated by their neurological differences, because the world is more challenging to manage. Society isn't really modeled for people with ADHD, Autism, etc. There are a lot of negative effects like trauma, depression, and anxiety, that we suffer from because we often struggle to conform and grow in a world predominantly shaped by neurotypical people. I try to understand other people's perspectives, though, and I can appreciate how hard it is to see the comments as something other than disrespectful.

[@hotwireyouth4544]

How's it possible I can watch a whole video and not know a single thing he said?

[@DaveE99]

the fact that hindsight and foresight (and time awarness) are impaired i feel is why i have always been overly deliberet in what i go about doing.

[@AudhdOllie]

Just a heads up not everyone can visualize (I can’t) do the imagery stuff is not something I can do. And some people don’t have the internal monologue. Just wanted to share that.

[@kedaver263]

There’s an actual neurological condition for that, called Aphantasia. Most people are able to view an image in their head, mentally and that changes their behaviour. But that doesn’t happen for aphantastics . Even the internal monologue you mentioned, some don’t have it. That’s aural aphantasia.

[@AllThisWildJoy]

So sad to see that this video is 9 years old and there are still so many misconceptions, in both lay people and professionals.

[@speedypete4987]

Yeah, so interesting when he's talking about hindsight, foresight and a subjective sense of time. People with ADD suffer from an inability to have a sense of linear time (chronos) it's about opportunity time (kairos) so we live in an eternal NOW when everything has to be done NOW!!. Which would be fine except that it's stuff like I must weed the garden now, or wash my clothes now instead of completing that pesky report for the presentation next week.

[@Greg-xu2bs]

As a parent of a 29 y.o. son diagnosed at age 5 with Aspergers and ADHD I can only say its been pretty much an exhausting series of traumatic happenings that has damaged my family over the years to the point where its affecting every living moment of our lives. I just can't see an end to these struggles. Our son rules our lives with his foul dysfunctional moods and we live in fear, treading on eggshells. Recently he injured me during a struggle. Police are regular visitors to our home because of his outrageous behaviours. My sympathy to other parents in similar circumstances.

[@thorhildur]

That sounds really hard and i am really sorry. Although, this sounds a little different from "normal" executive dysfunction. Perhaps it might be time for your son to move from his parents house and start his life as an adult. Wether it be in an assisted housing or on his own (if he can). You should not have to endure violence and bad behaviour just because he is your child and has a neuro-develepomental disorder. I hope things are a better now, since its been a whole year this comment was posted

[@NikiKircherRoss]

This is a wonderful analogy and I wanted to thank you because my 18 year old son is struggling with this right now and this advice from someone who is in his position will be helpful to share with him.

[@l.l.3305]

you're a nice parent,

[@ryanfnm7666]

A parent who understands? Wow.

[@ChloeCamilleW]

i got distracted on the last two points and didn't hear anything.... jesus

[@moarroz]

Yea rewound myslef

[@mertcip2036]

Chloe Camille W. i also didn’t hear his last words because of you

[@infectedmethod]

I know exactly what you're talking about. Have you looked into getting an ADHD medication? I suffer from ED. I've gone off all my anti depressants. I've been incorrectly diagnosed for 29 years. The reason I'm depressed, anxious is because I cannot talk to people, because of my ADHD. I can never hear lyrics in songs, I can never watch a TV show without subtitles. I see my psych next week, and my wife will be there with me. She has been aiding me with 45-60mg methylphenidate/day. My memory recall is and always has been awful. I've been scared to talk to friends for years, because I felt less than. I also have no motivation to do anything. I finally got out of bed for the first time in 2 years, and started excercising while on methylpenidate. For the past 2 years, I've hyperfocused on binge watching TV shows, because my brain cannnot contemplate doing anything else. Has no energy. Also, Ive never been able to read a fiction book.

[@jackaro0343]

check out "the mind illuminated"

[@gabrielsmusic98]

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[@mom3pookies]

Have you had your vitamin d levels checked? Vitamin D deficiency makes conditions like depression, anxiety, and mood disorders worse. Low iron can make you really tired. Low dopamine can cause the underlying symptoms of major depressive disorder. There's no test for dopamine levels, but you can test zinc and magnesium levels which are used to transport dopamine and the production of it. Vitamin D and iron levels can be tested. You have to ask specifically for them, as they are not routinely tested. The finger prick in the doctor's office missed my daughter's low iron levels. Don't let them use that. Start looking up all the vitamin and nutrient deficiencies that coincide with ADHD.

[@sonicwingnut]

I have inattentive type, although the one thing I actually found wasn't impaired about these 5 things personally is the second one - visual imagery. I'm actually probably above average in that specific part, but I wonder whether that's because of developing it more growing up by some means. I certainly suffer from a deficit in other areas. Controlling my emotions though is one that I've consciously trained as an adult, with quite a lot of success.

[@Tracyinwi]

My Life experience! Been dealing with these issues all my life and never been able to put into words what I was going through. So good to know someone finally gets it!

[@haark655]

I personally respond very well to medication. Paired with therapy my life experience has since improved!!! ADD/ADHD can also, I’ve learned, be connected to trauma. So healing in therapy has been very beneficial. God heals today

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

Sadly I'm still trying to find some that actually work.

[@haark655]

CHRISTI XX Keep fighting for the life you know you deserve, friend

[@mandyvergara8739]

so are you saying that me being unable to go do my schoolwork despite knowing that if i don’t finish this i’ll have to repeat the grade isn’t normal?

[@shessoheavy6130]

Very good. You've identified the challenges. Where are the "how to's?"

[@rafa10perez]

ADHD has crippled me. My entire existence has just been wonderfully summarised by Dr. Barkley. I only wanted something that could help me to put the notion of time together. There are only two times frames in my mind that make sense: the present now and a hazy notion of what will occur tomorrow.

[@scottmcarthur2787]

I like the quiet music played in the background

[@elizabethjones6960]

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@Trippy_psyche1

[@elizabethjones6960]

They're on INSTAGRAM

[@poisonfortheweak]

Hello! I am not a professional, but a long-term autodidact/hobbyist. Of special intrigue: neuropsychopharmacology. My relentless pursuit of knowledge here, I suspect, is desperation to find the answer to what plagues me. After years of study (and professional treatment), I have recently come to feel a confidence that executive dysfunction is the root of my (thusfar) immutable problems regarding an incongruence between my internal motivations & intents vs initiation & execution of them.

[@harukoharuhara6514]

I was told I may have an executive function deficit at an employment agency, but I wasn't referred to a psychiatrist or neurologist, they just offered to put me in a course for learning disabled people. Should I go to the doctor on my own to determine if there's an issue like ADHD causing this problem?

[@mom3pookies]

YES. Get evaluated by a psychologist-look for one with a background in ADHD/Autism. They will give you a diagnosis, along with be able to tell you if you have learning disabilities AND what your learning style is (auditory, visual, etc). This information can truly help you in life. Don't think of the diagnosis as a "label" but a shield in life. You will now be covered by laws in both educational settings and in employment.

[@AmethystEyes]

In fifth grade I had an elderly teacher who was an elitist and could be very negative to kids that she didn’t feel like l were meeting her standards. I had ADHD and she would say that I would make “careless mistakes“ and she would say it in such a dismissive way. And by that time I was already diagnosed with ADHD. It didn’t matter to her she just dismissed it in such a disgusting old-fashioned way. As if I wasn’t trying hard enough. Even though I’ve come so far things like that still emotionally affect me.

[@jillh763]

From an outsider you explained your perspective perfectly and it will help me assist my love one. People can learn from your sharing! Thank you

[@danielmurray04]

I have a much better sense of foresight than most people I know and see a future result and what is needed to get that and am infuriated by people who cannot see their actions consequences.

[@executivefunction]

His ability to break down executive function into such clear categories, as well as calling it a "veritable Swiss army knife," is wonderful. He has defined executive function!

[@elizabethjones6960]

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@Trippy_psyche1

[@elizabethjones6960]

They're on INSTAGRAM

[@spazzologist]

I feel like we have the same issues with emotional regulation similar to that of autistic children.

[@gretchenanderson9364]

Did anyone else have a lot of trouble keeping there attention on this video but still heard every word? Cuz I do that every time I hear a long speech or lecture. I look away and zone out or play my game but i am hearing and absorbing my surroundings. So I react and reply to everything but im zoned out. Its kinda like im on auto pilot. I zone hard when there's conflict around me I.e arguing, fighting, yelling, crying etc. My body and mind just kinda react to what it needs to in order to stay safe...im going to stop there because this could go on for a while 😂 if you got this far you should like this so I know. Goodnight! ❤

[@gretchenanderson9364]

Ok i wanted to add one more thing! My heart and my soul and energy are very vulnerable, which means I can be easily swayed, I trust too easily, I confide too much, im plyable....you get the point..so in turn that means I have a lot of emotional trauma and some real physical trauma because I trust someone with my heart to cherish it. unfortunately, some people didn't....a lot. So I zone so far out that I appear heartless and uncaring. Im not. I just don't deal with that kind of pain well....so i turn off. So...anyone else do thid?

[@soulfullyone1233]

I can't understand this man I wanna cry

[@gabrielsmusic98]

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[@majinvampire]

Having this and having a relationship feel like the worst possible handicap a person could have. Being in an argument can not being able to 0/5 isn't what I can a winning hand.

[@elizabethjones6960]

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@Trippy_psyche1 ???

[@klausloffelmann9833]

While I really can relate to 1 - 4, I'd say number 5 is something, at least in certain areas, I am exceptional good at. So, how does that fit in the general notion of that list?

[@tmp46dempsey]

Hi, just st wanted to add to group and for anyone seeking knowledge. Dr. Barkley is my guru He gets it. My Moms brother was on a leash and collar until 5. My Dad kept wandering around small town in Montana instead of going to school when young. They both became successful in own your own business type of work. My uncle a farm and my Dad a trucking biz. This disorder does not mean no talent, no intelligence and no ability and no ability to learn It does mean challenges and obstacles that must be addressed. You can achieve. You are here for a reason and purpose. Think about things that cause you to hyper- focus and build on that. I do believe in hyper- focus. Good luck to all.

[@Muzick]

This was an excellent video. The 5 mental facilties you mention, I notice, are lacking in my mind. Not all of them, but quite a few. I believe strongly that I have ADD and am just beginning to figure it out. I've got a Dr. recommended therapist that I've scheduled an appointment with. I pray that I can finally manage this disability.

[@imsellingtoday]

txs for the comment you said what i couldn't put my finger on, w/o meds i really am just a passenger.

[@buffplums]

I found that I couldn’t take in anything but I guess this is directed towards professionals in their understanding. There are so many ADHD videos which are great at highlighting the problems but I can’t find anywhere a step by step guide on how to deal with the problems that make sense....

[@bungo0]

@tomhuynh77 Sounds to me like he's saying that the executive functions are impaired in people with ADHD, and that those functions are required for optimal functioning as an adult. I don't think he's saying that a parent's actions will have any impact at all on a child's development of those functions (at least not in this video). I'm an adult with ADHD and I've tried with and without stimulants. With them, I have choices about my actions. Even then, it takes practice. Without, I'm a passenger.

[@danielsoares2479]

He is so elegant to speak and present!

[@shelbi8273]

My adderall hasn't kicked in so I watched the whole thing without hearing a single word and had restart :)

[@ForTheABCs]

Bless you for posting a succinct description so people can gain and share understanding easily 🎉

[@PatEstes21]

No crap! I was trying to transcribe the first part of this video for a paper that I am writing and it look me like 15 minutes just to get the first couple sentences correct!!!

[@barberchopin96]

Best click I have ever made. Coming back an hour later after practicing piano for a bit, I’m convinced I never even finished this 3 minute video 😂 😭

[@LalaPayette]

I just went off my medication for adhd. Two weeks in - all these symptoms came back and now I feel like I am dumb as fuck, lazy and stupid. None of these are true - but having all my symptoms come back and made me feel this way again. It’s blowing my mind how much medication helped me and i didn’t realize it. I’m struggling with whether or not I should go back on it or try to find way to manage my dopamine levels without medication.

[@PrincessGold1]

Thom Hartmann's Hunters and Farmers Theory very helpful. We are 'Hunters' not 'Farmers'. We're 'Hunters' trying to live in a world that is designed and works for 'Farmers'. Working and living in your areas of competence instead of spending so much time trying to do areas of poor competence gives a more productive, and less stressful life. We have large areas of high competence, large areas of low competence, little in the middle. The opposite is true for nonADHD. They have small areas of low competence and high competence, and large area of competence. ADHD has the inverted Bell curve of competence. Get others to do or pay others to do those things you're poor at.

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[@pragmaticmusing6923]

Growing up I was thought to be ADHD and later bipolar (manic/depressive). Hyperactivity (or mania) I've learned recently is one of the signs for phenylketonuria, which up until recently if I understand it right was not widely tested for. There could be many with PKU who are being treated for it with other things.

[@PrincessGold1]

PKU testing in my country is done with a tiny bloodtest done on the heel after birth. A vitamin K injection is done. PKU is a serious disease. that starts manifesting under 1 year with developmental delays and physical delays in growth. ADHD/ADD are not related to PKU.

[@luzstellacaviedezortiz2693]

Es muy interesante el tema,me gustaría escuchar la traducción en español.

[@nicha884]

He said visual imagery and I immediately started a search for acrylic painting tutorials while still playing the video and had to back it up three times because I had no idea what he said beyond visual imagery.

[@PrincessGold1]

Depression, or essy tendency to depression can be a symptom of ADHD as part of Emotion regulation. A low level anti-depressant along with stimulant medication helps.

[@ericharrison6418]

Let’s all start setting alarms and making lists then have fun when the lists don’t get done and the alarms get delayed.

[@crazybob75]

Regarding #3, the internal dialogue... since people with ADHD can't do that in their head, is it more likely that they would do it out loud? IOW: is talking to yourself an ADHD symptom? It's something I've always done, and something I often got teased/shamed for doing as a child. It's still embarrassing when I get caught doing it (as happened to me yesterday)

[@Mayurbhedru]

No adhd just do it too much that it has ability slip out easily. Adhd is distributed unregulated monologue not outer or inner.

[@mysnellvilleblog]

It made a lot of sense to me.

[@nomos6508]

this man describes the trouble soooo well

[@eneskinali3228]

Hi as a medical personnel I tell my clients to always checkup on their family. To know if they are okay. But I didn't have enough time for mine and I didn't notice that my child had ADHD. But I am greatful to Dr Iyhere on youtube for providing a lasting treatment for him. I appreciate you sir.

[@elizabethjones6960]

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[@ryanmcgowan3061]

NIMH studies site that research, so I'm sure they are aware. They had solid research as well, but I intentionally didn't use a study by a psychiatric organization because you'd claim it to be skewed. According to the study, some of the subjects had been medicated and other not, but the correlation remained.

[@Native722]

What an intelligent response.

[@tali2182]

this is fantastic! would love to have you as a lecturer!

[@Thundermonk99]

That may very well be true. My guess is that changing any aspect of your lifestyle for the better will help you in some way. Whether these methods really address the core problem is another matter. Simply trying to address the problem also might have an effect. I used "apparently" in my comment because I really haven't read much that demonstrated their effectiveness. That doesn't stop people from swearing by them though.

[@maame8282]

I wish I could pay attention to this video. Maybe if there were pictures

[@vJofsy]

How do you all control your thoughts and emotions? My ADHD has taken over my life after being addicted to adderall and quitting cold turkey my mind and mental health have went to shit the past year.

[@southwestxnorthwest]

Well that's not surprising to me, seeing that you and I are two different people, and therefor subject to different behaviors, events, lifestyles, personalities even. Check this out: I've never interned, I didn't finish school, I am a self taught engineer and run the IT program at my company, I'm talking about me. No, I didn't forget.

[@AmethystEyes]

Shout out to all my fellow people who have comorbidities like bipolar disorder or OCD at the same time as having ADHD.

[@kjhenry100]

Visual imagery is my saving grace.

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@Trippy_psyche1

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[@tangent94]

Okay. Who was the genius who put a barely audible piano track in the backround of a video on ADHD?

[@ryanmcgowan3061]

On the NIMH website, the APA website, and the AMA website, each on recognizes ADHD and have a lot of information available for free on what ADHD is and isn't. Your claims are completely baseless. Further, the previous DSM chair you're referring to is Allen Frances. He didn't say it's bullshit. He said it's over-diagnosed because too many parents, teachers and doctors are misinformed about ADHD.

[@gayfrootloop6322]

I wish this disorder was taken more seriously in education settings, it’s so severely impairs our ability to keep up with and complete tasks in a traditional education environment.

[@ericharrison6418]

Its hierarchy functions.

[@Saasan]

The way this was important and interesting and relevant I WANTED to listen to it and still realized that I'd gotten completely distracted and missed a lot.

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@Trippy_psyche1

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[@sblabarge]

@eL3ctr1c4L --one would, regardless if one could not get therapy or medication, reparent themselves. use gratification techniques, rewards, punishments. treat one's self like a puppy. put posters of goals and tasks on the wall. use an agenda and a cell phone with multiple alarms. have other people aid you if they will. if you keep a job well, pay people to take on aspects of responsibility. create routines. this is your life. there are no rules for how you get some of these functions going.

[@seasons0123]

Thank you... this made a lot of since...

[@DrCharlesParker]

Dr Barkley presents the materials based upon brain function that will change the way we understand the clinical applications of executive function. Mind tools, think about it.

[@sandycares2995]

I wonder if severe injuries to frontal lobe can Heighten or even lessen preexisting ADHD. For example a mother that has bashed you in the head till your unconscious, falling off many bucking horses over your life, flying through a closed window headfirst in a car accident, falling down stairs and smashing your forehead on a concrete edge, falling straight backward on icy sidewalks. Maybe all that makes it worse or lessens it or does nothing.🤔

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@Trippy_psyche1

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[@Zeverouis]

@eL3ctr1c4L Not really.. I got ADHD too but I can still think logically. Yes you can't control some impulses and all of that shit but.. If you're raised a certain way you can still just function like anyone else really. You just need to try a lot harder to do so then people without ADHD have to

[@ryanmcgowan3061]

They can pay to have the prefrontal cortex measured, dopamine levels checked, and if they are willing to risk radiation, SPECT scan tests to look for areas of inactivity where there should be activity. This is beyond the DSM, which takes into account that patients are not all wealthy enough to go through such a barrage of tests. You can see ADHD in such methods. You can SEE a brain scan and say "that person is 90% likely to have attention deficits." The DSM is just as effective, but far cheaper.

[@lauramurillo2624]

Me sitting here having to constantly rewind it because I got distracted by a thought and didn't fully hear what was said.

[@vidoushighurbhurrun5819]

I do loads of meditation to help myself out of it as I don’t want to take medication.

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[@sarahwellington2]

So what do you do for a child with deficits in the frontal lobe and exec function deficit?

[@jeakyguy]

lobotomy

[@ADRENERGlC]

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[@WilliamHaist]

so what you're saying is my staying in bed all day long for the last 8 years only getting up out of necessity (bathroom, eating, very rarely working) due to my overwhelming sense of comfort that I feel when laying in bed is due to me having executive dysfunction? And the reason I find it so incredibly hard to even brush my teeth or shower regularly is also due to this? I'm so fucked.

[@tmp46dempsey]

Ummm. That sounds like depression maybe Comorbity ADHD. Mine feels like restless brain but a I self soothe with many things like just laying in bed. My understanding adults try desperately to self soothe anyway they can

[@savagexsavanah]

It’s only a 3 min & 10 sec video & I already restarted it like 6 times 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@eileenmulhall218]

Thank you for this piece. I am currently looking for a mental health application, that professionals might be able to recommend. I have clients that might need referral, and although "Better Help," is very good, a second that a professional is familiar with would be beneficial.

[@dafukisdat9200]

I don't know if this is just me, but why do I feel like people are talking to me in a sassy attitude, even if they're actually trying to help and feel bad for me? It's something I just can't happen to fathom, even if I could. Also, what does medication do? Does it make the symptoms go away temporarily?

[@aleadiann]

I am trying to find a doctor in Las Vegas who will actually consider that I may have ADHD.. A few days ago I had an appointment with the second doctor I have gone to for this and she said "actually that's not a thing! I never diagnose that, you'll have to look elsewhere". The first doctor was a psychiatrist and he spent ten minutes "listening" to me and prescribed me propranolol (for anxiety?) , wellbutrin (which i have tried before but i don't want to be on it because of the side effects, and something called Olanzapine which it says is for schizophrenia and bipolar. I need to find someone in the Las Vegas area who will listen to me. :(

[@conman20000]

So what is the difference between executive function disorder and ADD/ADHD?

[@deirdreday8510]

How can an Mother w/ ADHD help her 12 yo daughter?

[@notourz]

I should be figuring out how to battle this dysfunction so I can finish my final but I must also consider this: I watch more KZbin

[@poisonfortheweak]

I agree that there is likely dys of the DA system, which may help explain symptoms of "frontal lobe sydrome"? (classic "Gage") I believe it *may* be dorso-lateral PFC. Progress is stagnant, & due to this, further pro treatment is not an option. I see a lot of sage people here & I *have* to progress, or die. New ideas (or ANY help/advice) would be a gift. If any pro's here have ANY free time & think they could help at all, *please* msg me. I would be indebted. No phys trauma. Age 30. Thank you!

[@KeinPlanxDxD]

thank you so much

[@mxfener1907]

Hi guys I am Maverick, my adhd symptoms, move hands randomly from left to right, look at any kind of light source with the left side of my vision, always itchy, struggling to sleep and keeping a conversation with the help of Dr Iyhere I have been sleeping and I can look at the light source directly now.

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[@mailespitale6337]

Wait wait wait, the voice in my head giving me advice orders support or arguments is a normal thing??? I'm not a freak?

[@ianfitzgerald9930]

This is a very difficult question. I'm not a doctor, but I know someone who hears voices due to schizophrenia. It's a much different experience. The voice you hear in your head, your internal monologue, is something you usually can somewhat control, while hallucinatory voices are more "audible" and can't be quieted.

[@intuitnowomawakellcsuzanne5549]

Can I have ADHD with having executive functioning intact, as shown in the 5 hour psychological exam. I have zillions of everyday stresses per day stemming from many symptoms of ADHD.

[@ryanmcgowan3061]

You're taking that statement completely out of context. His point is that mental disorders are diagnosed subjectively and there's a lot of over-diagnosis and it's a huge problem. He's right. It's not just ADHD, but for all of disorders. That's just inherit because the nature of disorders of the brain. Allen Frances does not in any way deny the existence of ADHD. He advocates to CAREFULLY diagnose it.

[@thematturbator2146]

It took me 7 tries to get through this 3 minute video :(