ADHD in Women

The next video in our series of information films, produced in collaboration with CANDDID and NHS, discusses ADHD in women and how it can be different (Maria Stebbing),

[@sandiapatti]

Imagine being 57 and diagnosed with it! I scored in the 99 percentile for ADHD. I can't believe how much it explains about my life and the issues that started as early as 6 years old

[@soapylulu]

I was diagnosed at 57 also. Suddenly my life made sense.

[@TheAnatomyofGrimmy]

I am newly diagnosed just this past year, and it’s been so freeing to finally have answers to why I always felt different. Why I was alone all the time and couldn’t keep friends. Why when I said the school books hurt my brain, I wasn’t being silly or joking. I just didn’t understand anything. Why I changed myself so many times into who I was dating so much that I winded up losing myself somewhere…. Your video truly spoke to my heart and resonated with me. Thank you for this. I’m looking forward to finally being the Valerie I was meant to be all along… I love you all. We got this. 💪🏼❤️

[@marcianalobo4178]

I have ADHD, dyscalculia, and generalized anxiety. I have never watched a video that matches everything I go through such as your video. It is just like you read every aspect of me.

[@amiraheikal193]

Did you take medication? Did it help?

[@deniaerives1161]

My 10 year old daughter might have ADHD she is very sensitive and has bad anxiety she was diagnosed with a learning disability and now is in special education just for math. She is a bright girl but she is very different to other girls. And it worries me 😢 trying to get her to a therapist so they can figure out if she does have some sort of ADHD

[@orls9068]

@@deniaerives1161I was in special education with maths when I was in school, it didn't help me but when I went to secondary school I excelled in algebra as there was letters not just numbers I was very artistic and loved dancing music my mother didn't support my creativity we never were close I hope you find help for your daughter I hope you can reassure her that she may struggle with maths but she excels in whatever it is positive reinforcement

[@pragashni_adhd_duchess]

I got diagnosed yesterday and I am a high school teacher. Once I've come home I've been researching and watching KZbin videos. I'm identifying so many things and acknowledging others experiences as a reflection of what I was going through but was not aware it was because of ADHD. I'm so glad I know now so I don't feel like I'm deliberately letting people down or jeopardising my job.

[@kitasuhill9667]

Recently, I have become aware of my ability to instantly recognize ADHD in others. I prefer their company because they are interesting and I feel 'normal' in their company. So many people now recognize this wonderful condition thanks to ladies like yourself. I'm a "bloke" from Canada but you have just told the story of my daughter ! I am certain you have helped her. Thanks for your lovely video and well organized presentation ... Cheers

[@ALADDIN22091978]

I am a male, I had a nervous breakdown to get my ADHD, 4 years ago , aged 41. I got my degree, pgdip without any support. I have dyspraxia, Aspergers traits, not including generalised anxiety disorder.My psychiatrist said my ADHD, was missed because I was well behaved in school, intelligent and driven.

[@rebeccadooley6127]

Incredibly helpful, thank you.

[@melaniebrugger9264]

Thank you so much for this very insightful and relatable video. I have just started to get diagnosed for ADHD. I habe been crying the last few days, because I finally understand myself and the personality trades, that I hate so much about myself. I felt so wrong, wird, stupid and not worthy as a child......... Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤

[@sliceofam]

Thank you for making this video. I believe it has the potential to help a lot of women, including myself.

[@wendy8617]

Great video, thank you!

[@BBFCCO733]

I just started a medication for adhd and it took me over 40 years to realize that I have this neurodivergence. I feel a massive difference. Like I would go in and out of concentration, people labelled me as stupid, my nervousness stressing others out, not being able to get my life together and anxiety/depression for being different. It was so bad that I didn't even understand my symptoms as being so obvious because I've been forced to live like this for so long. The most painful think is knowing I have knowledge, but not being able to bring it out because my barrier is my own self. I also just learned that some doctors are suspicious about medication used to treat adhd and "not being honest about having the condition". This medication is a lifesaver and I hope that I can move forward and finally live to my potential.

[@krystalsteele9271]

Being undiagnosed As a child I remember going into jr high frm elementary school and I all of a sudden I felt like I no longer fit in and that everyone didn't like me and I wasn't as good as the other kids. It was so bad I used back pain as a excuse to miss school and that worked for a few months but eventually went back and felt even more alone. . Even as an adult still not being able to sustain long term employment. Around 35 years old when I found out I have ADHD because my children were diagnosed first the light bulb went off and as I started learning more about ADHD so many things suddenly made sense now and I wasn't a bad person after all.

[@fylghiakonst389]

So on point! I was diagnosed as an adult and it explains everything. Videos like this is so important. THANK YOU!❤

[@jingwentang6768]

😢I have always felt huge difficulies engaging in conversations during my childhood. 😢 Sad. It caused mental issues which later led me to am abusive relationship. Luckily I got diagnosed and treated.

[@amethystrocks6433]

Hi! Great video! Thank you! I'd love to hear more about the characteristics (aka "symptoms") of adhd. 😊

[@katw.6519]

I understand most of your experiences with stemming as you described! I was always great in school because I loved learning, though my brother was diagnosed in middle school right away. I was only diagnosed ADHD and Austistic this year, right before I turned 40. Makes so much sense that it still blows my mind at times... I think it would have been MUCH worse when I was younger if I hadn't studied philosophy, constantly read, questioned everything, etc. I found myself and who I was at a young age (as much as one can), and doing so gave me such honest and truthful confidence; we all grow and change, so it's imperative to do the same and keep questioning. The problem is that as we grow and gain more life experience & responsibilities, it can become more and more difficult to do this. Like everything else that matters, however, it's not ever easy to do - especially when your brain is actively fighting against you at times...

[@Hjkmovingpics7007]

5:11 constantly doing sth, stimulating i so much agree. If I talk too much it stirs up my concentration… so i try to avoid it but it is hard when there is a situation that you have to be in ppl. Also i love the morning being on my own in a silence.. 10:37 i give you applause.. i would do this as well.

[@althae_the_dino]

This video is really interesting, because you talk about stimming. In the majority of viedos made for women with ADHD, they only talk about innatentive type. I've been relating with some ADHD traits. But I don't know if I've always been stimming, or not focusing on classes, if I'm only noticing this now, or if I'm changing my behavior to get attention. Guess I won't know until something really goes wrong. Hehe

[@passeportfanny]

❤ this video is a gem 💎

[@MysteryGrey]

I love your scarf😊

[@ashlaynesaar]

I appreciate the video's content, but... you talk about sensitivities in the video, then at the end the outro is like half again as loud as the rest of the video. I was listening to it with my earbuds in, and nearly had to take them out when the outro started.

[@PurdyBear1]

Thanks for the video. I’ve just been triaged forward for the assessment for ADHD. Im in my 50s and so far have 100+ symptoms. I was told early on by a GP that because I was a girl it could not be ADHD 😠 it’s going to make so much sense if I do have it.

[@spiderliliez]

Definitely can relate! I have ADHD (Inattentive) and also dyscalculia and a bit of dyslexia. I only learned that I have ADHD a couple years back, and I remember how it felt finally truly understanding myself for the first time. I cried. It was such a relief. All those frustrations wondering why, finally has been made clear. I finally forgave myself. But it was hard to accept that I only knew it now, and thought what it might have been if I had learned about this sooner when I was younger. Regardless, I'm just really thankful now. I work with what I can give, and I don't have to beat myself up for everything.

[@nanasabia]

I identify as a woman with inattentive adhd and struggled with chronic iron insufficiency- can you elaborate how it’s linked to adhd ?!😊

[@mandyo7620]

Oh my goodness! I have inattentive adhd and chronic anaemia too… not sure about the link!?

[@debbiedebbie9473]

GOOGLE "DIAGNOSING AND TREATING VITAMIN B 12 DEFICIENCY," That title exactly, it's a KZbin VIDEO. IT'S important to watch the whole thing and take good notes. It's really important. ❤ Being low on one specific correct type of B12 Methylcobalamine and methylfolate and Vitamin B complex can cause anemia and a huge list of both physical and emotional symptoms.

[@judewright6651]

ADHD teacher here. Are you still teaching? I am finding it very hard to continue teaching since my diagnosis (and before that truthfully). Do you have any specific tips?

[@JaneyJJJ]

I ❤ neurospicy sistas🎉

[@lilnarm_smoothblaze]

Still sounds like me lol

[@enjay131ify]

Would you please talk slower? You are very hard to understand. 😢

[@bystandersarah]

You can adjust the speed of videos. Click on the gear in the upper right corner, click playback speed for options and make her talk slower😊

[@wendy8617]

Part of her ADHD is that she can talk fast, she explained it in the video. Please don’t critique.

[@stricklandsuzukistrings]

It seems that she’s speaking normally for the type of accent she has. (Not American English - and I’m not savvy enough to tell the difference between Scottish and Irish accents.) As another commenter said, click on the gear icon and adjust the playback speed 🙂

[@carolvanessa6054]

​@@stricklandsuzukistringsI was also wondering if it's irish or Scottish... imma say Scottish haha

[@tillygirl7450]

I asked my English husband if he knew where her accent is from. He said she has a middle class Liverpool accent. I like her accent but I can see some people may not be used to the speed of her speech. I am originally from Massachusetts and now live in California and people here were not used to the speed in which I spoke and didn’t appreciate a Boston accent on top of it.