ADHD + Me compilation

[@shayleng225]

Me with my ADHD watching a video about ADHD instead of writing my thesis about ADHD due to my ADHD

[@brittany1049]

At least your thesis is on topic; so this counts as research, yeah? 😂

[@MurMurYoutube_Astra]

Too much ADHD in one sentence…

[@shayleng225]

Studying 100 moment

[@lepsek]

I'm supposed to be emailing 3 of my coaches, asking them to enter my last few credits so I can start working on my thesis next semester. But that can wait 15 minutes, while I eat a sandwich I might as well put in a load of laundry.

[@happymonkey2013]

Adhd-ception

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

"You're not really here! You're not real!" - me looking in the mirror in the morning.

[@matt65535]

My ADHD brain: "I need one of those mini disco balls"

[@FirebourneFred]

I was misdiagnosed with ADHD as a kid. ADHD is actually one of the misdiagnosed symptoms of CPTSD. If your mother is really like that, I hear major emotional abuse within her voice claiming only your brother can have a mental illness. She doesn't even seem to know she is being abusive. So many people live their lives without even knowing they have CPTSD from childhood emotional abuse since it is a developmental trauma. When I was a kid, I thought being brutally beaten, emotionally abused and even sexual exposure and abuse was normal because it was all around me. I have never been with anyone because of how it made me feel as a kid. I also have a TBI on top of it which made understanding what was going on even worse because I didn't think or act like my siblings. At 35 I finally found that I have 98% PTSD, but for some reason I didn't have the physical flashbacks, just extremely bad memories. At 37 I found the symptoms of complex PTSD or CPTSD fit me absolutely perfectly. From violent, extremely random mood swings (emotional flashbacks) to avoiding and never being able to get close to anyone because I was taught that "love" was being beaten bloody and black and blue. I still struggle with my CPTSD, which is a life sentence for someone else's "sins", but I have had great strides through EMDR and EFR as well as talk therapy in getting so much healing for these deep traumas. Despite having no support whatsoever from family or friends I have made it so far since finding out I have CPTSD. There is a hope to manage and recover from mental illnesses. Don't lose hope, no matter how hard it seems.

[@Hey_marshmallow]

That also sounds a lot like borderline personality disorder.

[@AngelspitDarkness]

As a fellow CPTSD person, I would suggest checking out Janina Fisher or just IFS, if you haven't already - it works.

[@perasuolia]

I agree. I also was diagnosed ADHD when ivwas younger, but medicines for ADHD It is pure B S. Not good for you.

[@Hey_marshmallow]

@@perasuolia My life would be a chaotic mess without my ADHD medication!!! My ADHD medication literally changed my entire life for the better. When I first started taking it, it was the first time in my entire life that my brain was quiet and not going a million miles an hour!!! I agree that it’s not for everyone but it’s definitely not “pure BS”. It’s ok if medication wasn’t the right path for you but please keep in mind that your personal experience with medication is just that, YOUR experience!!!

[@filakyle3663]

I was misdiagnosed with ADHD too, but than I was diagnosed with more different diagnoses, and now i am completly out of everything ok in me😢

[@The_Remster]

My ADHD: I'll save this and watch it later

[@JohnErikMills]

Omg I'm glad I'm not the only one... Did you know KZbin limits how much stuff can be in your watch later... It's about 5k... Found that out the hard way.

[@refrizor]

@@JohnErikMills LOL I had no idea! holy hell. im approaching 3k, I might need to make a Watch later #2 playlist sooner or later 😂

[@kelizavi]

I can't wait for season 2! I couldn't get enough of this. Way too relatable and I love the characters.

[@groggu]

Well done. It’s absolutely wonderful that you and all of VLDL take mental health seriously. You all shine above the others and know how to (subtly/not so subtly) bring these issues to the fore so we all will not hide behind them anymore. Thank You! A full on ADHD/Depression/Imposter Syndrom/XNFP person😊

[@jojorumbles8749]

Honestly, I always just thought this was normal. The doctor said it was adult ADHD and I was like "Ok... so nothing actually changed." I still stream videos on my phone while I cook and do chores. I became a welder as viewing everything from a 2" by 4" welding hood window is remarkably therapeutic for focusing. I keep a TV on most of the time for the background noise. Fixing mechanical things keeps me focused on a task. Dark humor and multitasking unrelated tasks really helps.

[@Hey_marshmallow]

I wish doctors would stop using the term “adult ADHD” definition, you’ve always had ADHD and are only now being diagnosed as an adult which means you have spent years trying to figure out why everything is so fucking hard for you when it’s so easy for everyone else and have created a narrative in your head that you’re the problem. Just remember you’re not alone and you’re not the problem. And You’re loved.

[@bgnmpc9122]

ok, I doubt no more :) Im you. wrighting a poem learning physics gettin romantical poem for my girlfriend about physics wait, did all my pictures are perfect already? oh, I have to plan work for tommorow but table tennis first what about botanics and mycology? dont have time for that. must send Invoices. I hate paperwork Is there good weather tonight for telescope observations? end up in bed falling asleep watching video about reduction to contradiction, because Im gonna need that she didn't understand the poem I feel bad about not having time to another 20 hobbys so... other people dont feel like that? and this overwhelming need for tv in background Fixing mechanical and electronic devices is best

[@when-deh]

I have to have CONSTANT stimuli just like this. I put on a show I don't care much about to help me better focus on the task at hand. Sometimes, it works, and sometimes, I wind up somewhere else, doing something else while watching videos on my phone instead 😂

[@JediSentinal]

​@@when-deh yeah when my friends first told me I had to much going on I was confused. I legit thought having the PC playing one thing, phone playing another, radio going sometimes at the same time while doing some activity was normal while doing stuff.

[@Docta_Tma]

Lol I also got DXed with this at 30, I always thought it's odd that outta my family I seem to be the only one who needs to watch cell vids or music and multiple things at once for me to feel calmer. If it's a boring one note task I can't stand it.

[@Yaponchik78]

Nice seeing the episodes all together - works better this way I think. I recognize so much of myself here. Thank you so much for making this!

[@CountryChamp1]

Honestly it's kind of sad how people don't know how adhd effects adults. For example me I'm 22 and I really struggle with it. My mind never seems to stop it's always go go go. And now I've just got diagnosed with insomnia and am currently running on 37 hours of no sleep. It sucks but I have my ways of coping. Sadly I'm very different from people in my age group but it's OK. I still find a way to make friends.

[@symbient]

I'm 43, and my mind is NEVER quiet lol. I feel yah. This series is amazing

[@hoangvietnguyen949]

Tried imagine ADHD + Anxiety + Overthinking. The 3 in 1 combo that haunted me since middle school. Oh the thought that never ends.

[@symbient]

Got that whole deal myself as well lol.

[@Punkologist]

I was diagnosed with adult ADHD at age 45 last year. It explained so much about my life. I think even juts knowing why I am the way I am helped a lot. I can't thank you enough for this series.

[@Renotrigger]

I was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism, at the age of 50. My wife (of 20 years) said, when we found out.. "Now things are making sense"

[@leongecko]

Same here. Autism age 49, ADHD this year at 52. And no-one believes me

[@nuffsaid6229]

13:49 hit hard, but it never does. it's always fucking just right there

[@JohnErikMills]

Yep that's the part that did me in.

[@filakyle3663]

I am blasting into laughter right from the start. Sooooo well done. I am learning here much better than with any my previous psychiatric doctor.🎉 I wana quote every sentence from it.

[@Hey_marshmallow]

Please never stop doing this. The last part hit me so hard. Sometimes I just want my brain to be quiet for even just an hour. What is that like. Just to have silence. The only time I’ve ever experienced my brain being silent is when I was sedated during a medical procedure I don’t feel this way all the time but when I’m overwhelmed and just been dealing with shit and just need a break it’s not like my ADHD realizes that I need space and leaves me alone for an hour or two.

[@Secret_Takodachi]

Your sincere comment got way more laughs out of me than any of these videos. Why don't you cry some more about something that millions of others (like myself) deal with every day WITHOUT feeling the need to portray ourselves as undeserving martyrs. Christ, so many people on the internet love to think they're the main character of life...

[@houssembenabdallah6599]

ADHD and procrastination a match made in hell

[@goatelope7539]

I feel this so much. Never diagnosed because never seen anyone about it, but holy cow folks need to see this to understand how it feels

[@garyandersontech]

Wow. This was emotional for me. This is my life. Diagnosed as a child, no medication has ever worked. I own all of those feelings.

[@bananasimons]

Loved you guys for ages. I was diagnosed at 30. I’m 31. Meds didn’t work etc. So Thankyou for this vid. So many perspectives and still funny 😂❤

[@FroschBube]

I can relate to that feeling so much, I'm trying to do something (that I've also probably procrastinated or even something normal) and the voice in my head just doesn't stop talking and asking all kinds of questions, often it even insults me. And when I get to a task I don't want to do unmedicated, I just become agitated and angry.

[@leadandelion5127]

So accurate. Perfectly done. This is like true window to ADHD mind. Complete with the denial of random close person who is the most likely candidate to also have ADHD. I am also really glad you mentioned that women are often diagnosed later in their 30s and up and that ADHD in women looks different than ADHD in men. My condolences to the poor friend who wanted to watch a movie 😂 and has such gold heart that he kept helping.

[@neonpixl]

Awesome video! Had so much fun meeting you guys at Armageddon expo last weekend!

[@MrHist0ry]

Thank you for making these videos! I think they are great! I work in mental health, and I share these with loads of clients and friends.

[@Dragontrumpetare]

I really like this. Its more serious than what they usually do. But these girls is doing a great job

[@TheMissLid]

I really enjoyed this series and hope you do a series 2. I went and listened to the podcasts, too. Very good content. It all made me realise that I, also, may have ADHD.

[@ozelhassan8576]

At the end it was so emotional for me.

[@mercator79]

watching this at 2x speed... reasons... might have looked at 15 other ones before getting through this one.

[@thraungaming824]

Love you guys! Thanks for the great videos as always

[@robisvi]

Loved the series and the podcast. Thank you for the representation. Please keep going.

[@MarcoH-gh4zs]

Adult over 40 here. A friend told me about his surprise diagnosis after making a test together with his kid and him going like "wow, all that applies to me, too." And some of the things he said made me more curious. So I kept digging, doing some preliminary tests myself, and they all told me it might be a good idea to talk to a specialist. The more I researched, the more things in my past and present now make so much sense now, from hyperfixations (and suddenly losing interest) and forgetting basic things like eating and doing chores (and getting my partner mad because of that) to how stimulations work on me. Just this morning, before seeing this, I made an appointment with my doctor to test with him for ADHD. And now seeing all those answers in front of me is kind of changing my whole life right now. Thank you for this series! (PS: starting to listen to the podcast now, next hyperfixation incoming!)

[@noatomics8466]

Great to have this in long form.. Why is the trauma blurred? Oh that's not all..

[@CapPTanMcKringleBerries]

All the little puppies just go along with it 🫥

[@Iwanttodrawachicken]

Thanks for these. Videos like this help open up conversations and get the support needed. And they are funny too. The earlier mental health series saved a life as it helped someone that didn't know how to seek help, so he shared a video and a friend was able to see just how much he was struggling. It makes a big difference that you guys are doing these. More than you know. And also, funny!

[@windcallerctk]

Wow! Seeiing them one by one is already a thing to learn from, but all one after another ... It brings ADHD together in so many ways. I am baffled by how debilitating it can be, how difficult it can be to navigate. I started watching to learn about ADHD, since I do not have it, I think, and I am understanding it so much better than before. (or, at least, I thinkI do) Before it was told to me by friends who have it, and a family member, but it realy just didn't "do" it for me, the understanding part. Visually seeiing it happen ... yeah: wow! Such a struggle, and still being able to 'human'? Impressive and inspiring. Next time my daughter in law makes a "weird left turn", I can actually try and understand it differently. Thank you so much for doing this and helping me understand it! I hope it gets a second season.

[@derekagius3798]

I'm sure this won't carry as much weight as I truly intend, but thank you so much for your videos on mental health awareness and ADHD (and in general). They are absolutely brilliant. Your videos have helped me recognize and articulate many detrimental habits I see in myself, and the recent ones have been an awesome medium for explaining how I feel to others.I've been watching you guys forever. Your videos help me sleep and get through the day. Keep up the great work! My kindest regards, you guys are totally dingo!P.S. I really hope Alan isn't gone and is just running really late. And by the way, fuck Rowan.

[@vdrt]

I haven't been diagnosed with anything except depression. But I feel like my brain/ mind is broken. I feel as though I can barely function. I relate so much to these videos, but at the same time it's hard to watch. I feel exposed and a bit over-emotional, but I also feel less alone. Thank you for this. It's beautiful and scary and funny - I hope we see many more videos like it😅. Thank you both so much. I look forward to more of your work🎉❤.

[@xXTheDemonK1ngXx]

13:45 me too gal, me too. Im tired of promisng my self to do something and not doing it.

[@ferisera]

YAY! I was hoping there would be a compilation. Loved the series!

[@RedVarg91]

Oh, so the previous episode was indeed last. I was hoping for a bit more but still thank you for that

[@Enchurito]

I'm still convinced this was a misdiagnosis, she's seeing and interacting with people that aren't really there. This is actually severe schizophrenia.

[@arreis7866]

Nah with ADHD I'm ALWAYS having conversations with myself out loud because I'm so bored and have a million thoughts running through my brain. There's obviously no one there but my brain is the best and worst company.

[@Enchurito]

There's a difference between talking to yourself to work things out, even with ADHD and hallucinating multiple people. @@arreis7866

[@dinninfreeman2014]

It's called a metaphor mate

[@MasterChill]

Any chance it'll get picked up anytime soonish? Your podcasts kept me really calm during my drive to work. Gave me the zen I need to stay calm. The entire series as a whole was a blast. Please make this a weekly thing too, like the DnD episodes, the skits about Rowan vs Alan and so on... It really deserves it's own spot. Equal treatment for the ladies - woopwoop!

[@KvltWitch]

This series is really excellent. Please keep making them!

[@lordcommanderoftheholycow8649]

My brain on a school night

[@TheDuckter]

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[@rin7564]

Me: oh wow, what a awesome way to present ADHD to the public and.. Also me: sparkly squirrels!!

[@Noises]

Diagnosed at 7, in 1979. Parents were a bit hippy and meds were not considered an option. Forgot I was diagnosed, grew up just weird. Never figured out socialising. Always awkward, saying inappropriate stuff, ruminating negatively and expecting rejection. Never been able to adult, but always managed to just survive on the fringes of society as an outcast. Spoke to the parents about getting tested two years ago, wondering if it might explain a few things. That's when I was reminded we already knew I had it. I just never had any kind of treatment. I just am how I am, I'll always be a reject. Done with trying to be anything else. This is it.

[@shawnmcguire6998]

This was actually really good. It’s hard to cop with. Add dyslexia into the mix and that self doubt gets out of control. Thanks for showing others how it is. ❤

[@BrashSoulstorm]

As someone who doesnt have ADHD this video gave me whiplash. All I wanted to say to Britt the whole time was just chill out. I understand thats the point of the video. Im glad I have the ability to just turn off my brain when I need to.

[@slapnut892]

The takeaway from this is to never let your mental health define you or what you can achieve. As someone with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Tourette's and OCD I know this to well. It's not always easy, but it can be manageable.

[@rebeccah3118]

Well said 👏👏

[@nickkirsch163]

Man I feel every once of this! My primary forms of stimming lately are rubik's cubes and chewing gum.

[@helena2485]

„Did you know that India is the spice capital of the world?“ „Everyone knows that“ lol weird conversation

[@pjpleiss]

My medical provider (the US dept of Veterans Affairs) requires anyone on stimulant ADHD meds to get quarterly evaluations and drug tests by a psych,. During every evaluation, I basically use it as therapy to vent to a professional about how my life is going. She always asks me if I am having trouble with the hyperfocusing side effect of the meds. It's fun.

[@bubblesezblonde]

Nice to have them together! thanks!

[@BocchiSensei]

I am suprised this had gotten so little views compared to other videos. It was honestly a great one.

[@JuanCarlosCuadrado-oe6rz]

Love the series. It is very relatable to me. I also have adhd and talk to people no one else can see. ...And they said it was schizophrenia... Pfffffffft

[@Niobesnuppa]

Ever heard of metaphors?

[@wormyboot]

This one was harder to watch than I thought it'd be. This was a good one.

[@Ullish1989]

I would love to see other mental illness portrayed the same way you've managed to do this series... the medication episode was such a good representation of my experiences with Major Depressive Disorder, Catatonia and Epilepsy Like having to do ECT to come out of Catatonia... and getting all the side effects Or Epilepsy medication... and getting all the side effects Or anti depressants... and getting all the side effects And having to find a thing or mixture of things that worked

[@catnix-lk9ti]

These videos are incredibly helpful to those who can relate and empathize. It's also a good way to sort out who the assholes are in your following :)

[@reds815]

You ladies nailed it! Thank you!

[@pettermadsen2406]

Been waiting for this one!!!

[@dennissparks908]

Damn, this one honestly hurt a bit. Well done

[@stampsu]

I absolutely loved this series. I don't have ADHD but I've suffered from really high stress for years now and just recently found out it might be GAD. Every time I see Brit's meds not working I'm in fucking tears because I too feel like I just want this to end (even though it's different things)

[@richardthemagician8991]

I would watch a whole movie of this!

[@leongecko]

These are great, thank you making them. Though I am supposed to be writing my book and tidying my flat.

[@johnneill9740]

Great stuff, i'd like to see more on this, though I dont' have ADHD, i do suffer from depression and went through the process of getting medication for treatment. I think it is very important to de-stygmatise mental health.

[@eliasar5051]

8:08 Aaand there we go, a youtube moment!

[@Iwanttodrawachicken]

I wondered about that too.

[@mathieudoucet1446]

I'm glad this is done

[@garrett4191]

Adhd is a blessing and a curse. I have boundless energy yet it feels like with out Ned's I can't harness it and actually function. Some times I feel like a missile with out a guidance system flying at 100+mph and I was given no target. That what it Can feel like to be with out meds for me. Also when some one has adhd they also typically have an accompanying learning disability such as dyslexia.

[@roulz100]

This is awesome, I feel really seen. Thank you

[@Luckdragon2000]

Consequently, I don't need an adult ADHD diagnosis since I was one of the first hundred (or less) cases of ADHD kids diagnosed in the 80s. It bloody sucks at times. This video feels like looking into a mirror of my core personality traits.

[@athistim]

When the meds kicked in "Are you feeling it now Mr.Krabs?"

[@Sn0wShepherd]

I think I was 48 when I found out. Kind of common for a woman to find out so late in life. We're super great at masking and people-pleasing even when we're not people pleasers

[@tkoll6268]

Great episode

[@Jakey4000]

Me loving this video, but also taking quick breaks to do other tasks my brain suddenly remembers. Ritalin really needs to step up its game

[@JarretSchofield]

Dude a lot of that was actually so relatable

[@ahmetserac8659]

I watched this with tears in my eyes , and not tears of joy 😂💔

[@kairirose2575]

Do ya'll have a date for season 2?! Love this!! XD

[@swissarmyknight4306]

GOOBLE GOBBLE ONE OF US, WE ACCEPT YOU, ONE OF US GOOBLE GOBBLE ONE OF US, WE ACCEPT THEM, ONE OF US

[@matthewdavis9654]

This is awesome. Just found it. Can't wait to see the rest. 😊

[@Rabijeel]

Yeah, pretty head-on. Little Hint: If it makes you super-focussed, you are most probally misdiagnosed. For ADHD the Stuff works differently - as many Narcotics and Amphetamines do. It should make you calm, less distracted - but when Hyperfocussed, that is how it works on "Normal" People - as the Amphetamine it is.

[@audhen1]

5:23 perfect organizational skill with the iron :D

[@wrathofainz]

8:08 this man _clearly_ needs glasses.

[@kenagames4667]

Love your perspective, it's like a breath of fresh air in a sea of sameness.

[@brendancorey5097]

Never bring this series back again😂

[@deadkubina1019]

i love this ! Hello from Czech Republic! Do what you do, its perfect!

[@eldisa013]

Love the skits ❤

[@Deidreknowscats]

This is what's it like. Thank you for showing this. Another problem is that ADHD can be misdiagnosed as bipolar. I guess it's easier to label and treat bipolar than it is to treat ADHD? We have poor quality doctors and psychiatrists in my state, so I'm guessing it's easier to throw meds at a woman than spend the time to accurately diagnose and help her.

[@djfussell1987]

You forgot about the part where you keep forgetting what you were thinking about 😂

[@MurMurYoutube_Astra]

So, today I will search how to make 3D glasses

[@Iwanttodrawachicken]

Wow, some of the comments. This shows exactly why these mental health skits are so important. Keep up the good work.

[@outdoorsy01]

Next to nothing resembling ADHD

[@patsavannagaming7057]

If my ADHD was a person we'd be best friends my entire life. 😂😂

[@keeper280]

ADHD look crazy.

[@FirebourneFred]

This is a metaphor for the inner turmoil of the voice critic in the person's head.

[@dearleaderlorca]

Just noticed "Brit Orchardson." But, Fred Orchardson is the fruit merchant that Hamish plays and I'm looking way too hard at this video lol

[@finalfant111]

I found out I have ADHD after 35 years (I am now 36, you do the math, lol). I have 2 bachelors, a masters and a successful career. Finding out I have ADHD didn't do anything. I just shrug it off and say, well I made it this far with it. I haven't tried any medicine yet, but I will see what comes of it when I do. I honestly have just learned to use my ADHD to my advantage when ever I can. Doesn't always work, but I can make it happen the best I can.

[@Irunts]

This show does bring an interesting view point to me. I have had a tiny suspicion that i might have an ADHD, but after seeing it made me realise that it’s not relatable at all. So now I’m a bit more sure that I don’t actually have it.

[@FroschBube]

The best way to tell is getting diagnosed.

[@guicho271828]

To be considered as a "symptom", it should have a real-world issues, like a serious one that affects your of life in various forms (social, fincancial, etc). I forgot to renew my passport, almost get kicked out of the country that I worked for the whole life to get in. That is when I thought, "well, I should face my issues seriously".

[@chaislaw5014]

What guicho said.. I didn't find the delivery of this rang true for my experience although I could definitely see some things. And everyone's experience is different. It's when it effects your life in a profoundly disruptive way. For me, perpetually losing things, over and over, sometimes within minutes of finding them, keys phone remote, all that. being late for really important meetings or appointments, like my treatment for my blood clot, ,something that cld literally kill me. ignoring important tasks like replacing ID though it could mean the loss of wages. Violently irritable when someone interrupts something I amr hyper focused on . Being unable to concentrate at all even slightly on something that doesn't interest you no matter how hard you try. Finding increased emotions making me extremely agitated I was a perpetual runaway as a child because I couldn't cope with the noise in my head. Thriving in a crisis but barely able to function structurally day to day. So I'd indulge in risky behaviours because ause being in crisis was something I cld deal with.

[@CaptainToadUK]

"Yeah, it often runs in families...: Ticking off on my fingers: Me, my mum, both of my daughters, a couple of great uncles, one of my cousins... yep, that totally stacks up

[@hoodyk7342]

Ah yes another series were people have NO IDEA what adhd even is for the most part

[@jakehawkins2379]

This was hilarious... but it also made me sad mad.

[@badplayerone1731]

I was diagnosed at 45. It’s never too late.

[@Docta_Tma]

I got diagnosed with this same crap at around 30. I thought for sure the Doc was wrong but over time she was right. I thought I had insomnia due to my brain never shutting up. 😂