Adults With Inattentive ADHD Describe Its Impact.

This recording, "Adults with Inattentive ADHD Describe Its Impact,” presents an in-depth discussion about Inattentive ADHD. This is a subtype of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that often goes underdiagnosed and is characterized by a lack of attention rather than hyperactivity. The conversation led by Linda Roggli" introduces several individuals who have lived with the condition since their childhood and explores their experiences, perspectives, and shared wisdom about navigating life with Inattentive ADHD. To learn more about the inattentive type of ADHD, visit www.iadhd.org #adhd #adhdadults #ADHDtips
00:00 Adults With Inattentive ADHD Describe Its Impact.
00:22 Linda Roggli host
00:54 Simran Deol
09:04 Aron Croft
21:09 IngerShaye Colzie

[@anyariv]

What the man said about cramming everything the night before is exactly how I got by my whole childhood into adulthood. I needed the adrenalline.

[@IAmReceiving...]

I wrote my thesis the night before it was due. It was due by 12pm on a friday. I finished it around 9 or 10am and then had to get it bound... lol I just figured I'm a glutton for punishment lol

[@abav811]

I have a plaque that says, “If it weren’t for the last minute nothing would ever get done.”

[@TylerDaSilva522]

This makes so much more sense to me now. I think that's why Adderall doesn't work for me. Maybe Strattera is the right medicine for me.

[@jamie.777]

​@abav811 your not alone

[@VooDooSue]

I Googled "Why can't I listen to someone" or "I missed the beginning or the end of their sentences?" Used to get active listening tips...I can TEACH this. However, this time, Google gave me ADHD as a possible cause. I immediately dismissed this as I'm not hyper but my brain is hyper, wandering all over the place with no focus. Diagnosed with depression in the 90s, body dysmorphia, and anxiety. I have developed an eating disorder. Today, the information on ADHD is tremendous and has pointed me to a solution. I have an appointment with the proper medical professionals. Thank you for such a life-changing resource.

[@inattentiveadhdcoalition887]

Could also be auditory processing disorder or both

[@alissonvonderlane862]

8:42 love how the 'non involved' were so distracted when not participating!😂

[@northstar4851]

Someone said “Motion is not action.” That really carried forward in my mind as a mantra when I am “spinning.”

[@scarba]

New subscriber. I wish I could have told my mother about this before she died. She had it worse than me and we had no clue this existed, me in the 70s as a child or her in the 30s. Now my daughter has it. She’s so lucky there’s awareness now. We thought we were just stupid weirdos and lacked self esteem. We knew we weren’t stupid though and none of it made sense.

[@AlisonCrockett]

The last woman made me tear up. As a black woman, the was no failure allowed, grit was something you had to acquire. You figured it out. I had all the ideas but a lot of difficulty with follow thru. And I still did amazing things feeling like I was lazy and dumb but I had no choice but to figure it out and make it work. I was diagnosed at 50 and all the depression, anxiety, panic attacks, not being able to live up to what my own vision was, was explained. Why I was good a everything, but master of nothing. I created a life that allowed me to live as a music educator and musician. But I just thought my lack of success(by my terms) was just because I just didn’t work hard enough. Medication allows me to access the insane energy I have to complete things without the requisite anxiety, depression, ruminating thoughts, distraction etc. that messed with me before that made me feel like I was a bad person. An unexpected adhd diagnosis has changed everything and made me understand the why and how I can work well and be my version of success.

[@OyaRevolutionary]

I'm 61 this year, black female and looking into getting diagnosed. I really appreciate and resonate with you.

[@craigparse1439]

Every report card I had in Elementary School said the same thing. "Very bright, but lacks concentration and comprehension". I had SO MANY different ways of 'avoiding' homework, but I aced my tests to keep my grades 'acceptable'. I'm in my mid-late 50's now and I got a diagnosis about 1 month ago. I relate to Aron's story, but add about 20 years.

[@spiralflash6169]

All my report cards said “very intelligent but does not do work to her potential! Needs to put more effort in to it! (I spent all my evenings and weekends just sitting at the kitchen table until I got my homework done, and I never did…) Diagnosed at 44.

[@so0oGnomon]

I can relate a 100% with Aaron, it was exactly the same for me in highschool. Every single thins is the same. I hit the wall in University and then, I got the diagnosis. And the same thing with medication happened : I can ACTUALLY sit down and study, for real? That is simple as that? No need to do it in a rush overnight? I am happy the algorithm made me watch this video today. It's still hard to make people understand that I do struggle, I'm certainly not lazy, and it's actually physically hard to accomplish tasks without dopamine. Still have to work on my selfworth and confidence in myself.

[@borleyboo5613]

Diagnosis on the NHS (I’m in England) involves a 3-4 year waiting list. To go private, it’s very expensive, and can cost anywhere between £600 to over £1000. Plus titration fees and follow up appointments. I’m now 67 and I’m struggling more than ever.

[@Sunshine36922]

I’m 63 and am just realizing that I am adhd. I think I’ve been misdiagnosed since the 80’s with depression and anxiety. The more I learn about this, I relate to everything. I think it’s become more pronounced the older I get. Starting Ayurvedic herbs to help, maybe they’ll help why you wait?

[@MrRocketguitar]

NHS has lost the plot

[@gemmamorgan4847]

I'm in the uk and going through the process of getting an assessment at the moment. The waiting list on the NHS in Devon is 4 years BUT I've gone the right to choose pathway which has an 8-12 week waiting list. The right to choose pathway allows for people to go through private companies that are partnered with the NHS and the assessment is paid for by the NHS. Make sure you do your research are there are still some downfalls if your doctors surgery decides not to play ball. But they cannot refuse you to take the right to choose pathway.

[@xedgirthxallenxpoe5052]

I won’t be diagnosed with adhd due to having good grades and not being disruptive in class or at home. So frustrated with how this process is going.

[@amicrazyor6193]

I'm sorry about that, it was the same for me when i was in school. Cut to now and i recieved my diagnosis at 28😅 Honestly what would have helped me back then would have been working with myself instead of against me. Things that help other people will not work for you So try to make things as easy as possible for yourself And dont be to hard on yourself Take care ❤

[@erinfield1943]

That's not what I got out of this.

[@daveys]

The part at 31:49 where she says “You were right. All those times they told you that you were wrong, you weren’t wrong, you were right” really struck a chord with me. There are so many times where I’ve been told that something was wrong and I ended up double checking or doubting myself, but then confirmed I was right or later it’s been found to be correct.

[@Prince_Yonte]

Yes bro. This shit be pissing me off the most. People feed on our self doubt. Its terrible and infuriating.

[@void________]

So true. Getting diagnosed is a privilege. Doctors blow off my suspicions.

[@riellycardy9899]

I am still struggling massively. I'm 28, and now that I know what inattentive ADHD is, it's very clear to me that is what's going on. Teachers used to pull me out into the hallway starting at age 10 to ask me why I couldn't handle simple assignments. I truthfully didn't know why. One teacher announced to the entire class that I had the lowest grade out of everyone in my year, and slammed the exam on my desk asking "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU???". I didn't know. I just couldn't focus on what they were saying, I regularly had to pull myself out of daydreams, and would absolutely panic every time a teacher said my name in class. When I would tell my parents, my mom would respond by telling me I was perfect and there was nothing wrong with me, and my dad would tell me I'm lazy. I had no behavioural issues, I was social, I wasn't dumb, but I shut down completely and used to daydream about getting hit by a bus on my way to school so I wouldn't have to go through that day. After years of dissociating, I now have very low confidence in myself and my ability to do anything at all. I'm not really sure where to go from here..

[@lindaanderson1016]

Keep researching. Even KZbin has hacks and explanations that are so helpful. Personally these weaknesses pushed me toward Christ, whom came to seek and save the lost .

[@AurinneA]

I always try to think about hacking the hacks to work for me. So often it feels like the strategies people suggest require ME to change to fit the strategy, and that never works. So instead I try to think about my natural tendencies and natural blocks. For instance, I tend to leave things lying around because putting them away is a hassle. I'd see all these strategies from doing it straight away to having a tidying routine before bed and none of them did anything except make me feel like I'd failed yet again. Then I started to reorganised everything in my environment so that everything has a super simple and easy place. What that means is that putting things away is just a matter of plonking them down somewhere just like I've always done, but that somewhere is its "spot," a spot that is just as easy as wherever I used to dump everything and let it pile up. As much as possible, I'm trying to give everything its own easy spot. This also applies to when I do things and how I do things. I'm trying to notice when I FEEL like doing certain things, what times of day, what circumstances, even how I'm dressed, and not trying to plan to do certain things at other times, even if they are more conventional times. Similarly I'm trying to notice my blocks and not plan my tasks at times when I know I'll hit those blocks. (Sometimes these are super simple things, such as I feel more like doing things when I'm wearing my runners rather than my slippers, even if I'm not leaving the house. Big or small things, whatever works for the way I roll.) It takes time to figure out, especially as life is always changing and sometimes what used to work (e.g. getting up early in the morning and doing things when nobody else is around) might not work anymore (now I have health issues, so mornings are hard, but instead after everyone else is asleep is my best time). And, of course, there are restrictions to how much we can adapt things. But I find starting small and trying to observe myself, reflecting on when I'm productive or fail to be, and learning from that has been the most effective. Making everything else go with my flow rather than constantly failing to change my flow to fit conventional ways.

[@riellycardy9899]

@@AurinneA wow, my friend, thank you so much for taking the time to write all of this out. I love the idea of putting things away where you naturally want to put them, and following your own natural rhythms. I have two young children, 2&3, and a husband with hypomania, so I think I struggle with sometimes getting wrapped up and overwhelmed in their chaos, so I think paying better attention to myself and my own flow is extremely important. I think the next big goal/phase for me will be watching myself more closely with a non-judgemental eye, and finding ways to work with myself instead of forcing, exhausting, and shaming myself, and also honouring that to an extent, this is just a crazier period of life that will simmer down eventually. Thank you so much for your time and your insights! 💜

[@AurinneA]

@@riellycardy9899 💜 So glad if it was a bit of help! Good luck!

[@aidaleal566]

@@AurinneA❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JabouJ.]

This was really affirming to watch. I was diagnosed with inattentive ADD this year at 29.

[@nimo1996]

I really wish content creators would consider the impact of their editing style, especially in videos about ADHD. It's incredibly frustrating when the video is chopped up, and numerous thoughts aren't allowed to reach their conclusion. As someone with inattentive ADHD, it not only bugs the heck out of me but also makes it difficult to follow along and fully grasp the content. It's important for these videos to be accessible and understandable to everyone, including those of us with ADHD who might struggle with fragmented information presentation.

[@peterchuck4077]

My ADHD became obvious in college. I was always behind, I forgot to sign the honor code pledge many times. I had developed no study or organization plan. I did graduate but at the bottom of my class. I went there to get a major in music but had multiple bouts of depression., etc.

[@kr8973]

I was diagnosed last year with inattentive ADHD in my late 40’s. I always felt and knew something about me was not quite like others. It all makes sense. I’m trying Adder-all soon. I hope it helps because my work life is a struggle. Thank you for this video!

[@nicolasmash]

I got diagnosed as an adult, and looking back at my childhood it all makes sense. Once I got put on medication I could finally get out of bed and it didn't feel like I was climbing a mountain everytime I had to do something my brain would deem boring. Please if you suspect you have ADHD find a psychiatrist! It is never too late to change your life for the better, but it is a longer process as an adult.

[@transboricua]

Oh my dear brave folks. I am so deeply moved . I have watch this 3 times and am sobbing. I am a 54 yrs old transgender man of color . I seen myself in these stories in a way that cracks my soul open. When the last guest talked about her friend typing her papers!!! That’s me ! I always had good grades but would miss school to make up the work last Minute . It also took me 8 yrs to finish a BA…I am a psychotherapist and here I am still in process of accepting, unveiling and seeking a diagnosis. I am terrified and also excited … thank you for this video !! This is truly life changing !❤

[@willywagtail4182]

Im 58 been diagnosed 8 months...very grateful to have been diagnosed...thankyou for the video...could write paragraphs as u could imagine..resonates on so many levels.....loved not linear..." your joining the dots" but other people cant see it then bang u make sense thats me!....go around in a circles .... I've learnt to laugh at myself in a good way..what else can you do ..biggest thing dexedrine( dexies in Australia)has done is I can slow down in EVERYTHING..god I want write so much more...thanks again for video ❤

[@jbug884]

I charmed friends at uni to help me through with essays/notes etc and somehow got an honours degree in science. Looking at my old notes is like looking at a comic book, covered in doodles! 😂

[@kalonicamcquesten692]

11:21 “Managed to finagle.” Yep. That’s so familiar. And when anyone said, 12:04 “it’s okay…you just need to…” the word “just” freaks me out. Small for you, maybe!

[@crystaldannielle]

I watched the same movie too go to sleep every night for 2 years in college. Now I listen to audiobooks and I'm usually out in 10min

[@willywagtail4182]

Same❤

[@natecarter9202]

I was diagnosed at or around 40. I am now a senior NCO in the military.

[@ProBloggerWorld]

This was kind of very comforting to hear. Thanks for these fine people to open up publicly. I feel them. 🙏🏻

[@crissycobain8361]

I connected so much with each of you. Thank you. My head has been spinning cause I all of a sudden had a epiphany a couple weeks ago that I have adhd. I want to get tested. I'vebeen stuck inside my head lately because when I grew up how I felt was diminished. "Your fine," "you'll be ok" my parents would say. And granted I didn't know of anything like this that I had. I heard that it wasn't until late 90's that girls stayed getting diagnosis. All this makes so much since to me. I was the girl was day dreamy, who was interested in everytime and nothing all at the same time. I get labored for being crazy cause when I talk.. I take 3 years to get to my point. And words drop from my head as well. I don't sound smart.. and I just happened to be easy going blonde hair blue eyes. And Aron.. yes I was charming. Still am. I'd never take that away. I see the world differently which is a plus. I've always known that. I'm very sensitive and empathic and I to would like to be a counselor, family therapist. The school for that us daunting. I know I've always had to work harder then most. I am 42 years old. Had many many jobs. I'm ready for a change. I want to be taken seriously and not the forgetful one, we'll basicly I was always classified as barbie growing up. Thank you all for sharing your story. When I hear you good talk of it. Makes me own my story.. and that is huge. Thank you thank you.

[@kimgardner3341]

Hi Crissy, I really identified with what you have written. I haven’t been diagnosed, as I was doubting whether I am ADHD, but I’m realising that I’m more along the lines of the Inattentive ADHD (Or just ADD). Thank you for sharing! Kim xx

[@s.s.642]

Wowww, this is my story. Especially the last 2 speakers. 😅

[@Howtovideos840]

Theres usually someone in the family who shows these symptoms .. mom or dad.. a parent being undiagnosed makes it so hard for the child

[@sabatanasilele7088]

I just learnt of ADHD last week after I became curious about my struggles for 33 years of my life 😢 it's really sad that no one ever told me about it otherwise I'm emotional 😭 to know that there's such a condition and ways to manage it. More sensitisation is needed or maybe it's just in my country I'm yet to find out. Thank you so much.❤

[@NinjaWolf87]

Much of this was eye opening for me. I have deadlines at work but I can never seem to get them done early. Only when I am having my boss breath down my neck and I'm going through massive panic do I get everything done and get it done quickly. Then I get reprimanded for "why wasn't it done earlier?". I don't have a good answer. Makes me happy that I have an appointment in a few weeks to speak with a professional.

[@JazzyJonas]

2:00 Same. I watch Dr. Katz Professional Therapist on low volume before bed and just let it play on shuffle all night. I have for several years.

[@thisismetoday]

The guy described to a tee how I have so far succeeded in my 9-5 career!! This cyclical drowning in your workload is horrendously unhealthy, and I am currently trying to figure out how to stay in my job with the recognition of having ADHD. (Any advice welcome! 🙂)

[@Jo-kh1yo]

After working 30 jobs total and being diagnosed with ADHD at uni at the age of 46. I finally decided to stay on the sick, claim P.I.P and do volunteer work in my community instead of putting myself through the continual torture of changing jobs, burn out and financial crisis. Volunteer work doesn`t make so many demands and is more freeing and rewarding for me.

[@IAmReceiving...]

If you are in the US the ADA law requires that your employer makes reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. They can get an incentive grant from DOR to make the accommodations and to source Assistive Technology that could help you do your job. Hope this helps. If you need more info I'll try my best :)

[@Frunchowicz]

Great video, thanks for creating and sharing this. I relate 100% with Aaron, it was exactly the same for me in high school and during both my BA and MBA. I told my closest friends about me having been diagnosed with ADHD but they rejected/dismissed the idea, instead of being supportive, since I was able to hyperfocus and study during long periods of time. The level of creativity I have amassed throughout the years has made a huge positive impact on my professional career, since I am able to find creative solutions to complex problems, but it entailed having to pay a hefty price in terms of anxiety along the way. Same as Simran, I had trouble sitting down for long periods of time. One of my co-workers pointed this out about myself after working on the same team after some years. Taking medication has allowed me to manage this issue significantly better, still I need to take breaks. Usually I go to the kitchen for coffee or just walk around the office letting my brain to reset and refocus for another hour or so.

[@hubertmichael9432]

Great video! Everything sounds so familiar 😂

[@janelmiller5935]

IT is very inspiring to learn from ADHDers who have found success! I am still struggling and hopeful that I create my successful career soon

[@willywagtail4182]

You will hang in there baby steps!

[@colin7168]

Thank you for this.

[@Hananssm]

15:28 from this point, its very powerful and core to adults with ADHD 😢

[@melanierobinson4566]

❤❤thank you for sharing this.

[@abav811]

Wow this is me. Thank you.

[@jamie.777]

I have had a few friends growing up, not many!!! I have had adhd my entire life. I was actually called "hyperactive" young. My skin literally crawls when i am bored or with ppl who dont like me

[@richardbrothwood5022]

Ive recently been diagnosed im nearly 40 well 40 in December when sum1 told me that i seem adhd but also was told have autistic traits i started researching more about it and i thought hey this is me speacily when i look back in my life and remember hoe people acted round me or things that they said to me and not always very nice things either

[@brw3079]

Watching this video is keeping me from doing my (self-imposed) project!😅

[@cosmosprincess20]

I could cry

[@user-dt2sc5dm1u]

Lady Catnip - I was never formally diagnosed, because I was off the charts excellent at everything but math. I simply could NOT pay attention, and even now (I'm a grandma) things with number concepts behind them are very difficult for me. My teachers were unanimous at report card time: "If she would just pay more attention to details. . ." I was accepted at a phenomenal university that didn't require any math for my Language/Literature major, and graduated with honors. So, basically, I've proven that you can get through life reasonably well AND avoid math if that's the only thing that trips you up.

[@WeLcOmEBaKDoood]

You are describing me

[@northstar4851]

I’ve seen a psychiatrist for 20 years and have multiple Dax. ADHD was never considered. I’m 62, and it was my weekly psychologist who mentioned it a month ago. Once I looked into the subject, I agreed with her. The bulk of her practice is testing children and adults and she took me through a quick assessment. Any suggestions for approaching my psychiatrist for meds?

[@willywagtail4182]

Be honest speak from the heart & use common sense❤

[@wolfdreams2000]

I'm 62 and was just dx this summer with "combined type leaning heavily on innatentive". Due to hypotension, my pcp didn't want to give me the typical adhd meds, so we're trying various non stimulants, but im not sure i see a difference 🤔 Currently, we're evaluating for possible autism too. Thanks for this video!

[@GygyMy]

Wow, I just randomly jumped to 'Aaron's' part... and ...this is what I've lived and done (up to the right before when he tried the medication to save his career...) .. I'll start from the start and continue. All is really really interesting! Thanks a lot so far!

[@markhounsell123]

I really get him 😢

[@battmyne]

Aron's account nearly made me cry. Due to issues with focus I'm currently really struggling to complete university (for the second time) and its beginning to affect my day job too. This has been exhaserbated by working from home since Covid because i feel so disconnected and disengaged with the work. I've always just thought it was me - i managed through school but started falling apart at A Levels and University the first time around was a disaster and i quit before finishing with depression. I have a family now, which is my motivation and 'urgency/pressure' to complete this. It's only upon researching ADHD for my son that i've come across inattentive ADHD and hearing people's accounts are so familiar. I'm wondering what to do and whether i should go to the doctor to try and get a diagnosis, though i'm worried what if i don't get it? I've tried loads of techniques such as pomodoro and creating my own urgency, but even turning focus to these things feels almost impossible.

[@SweetUareDesi]

Thank you

[@jamie.777]

I love doodling during lame office meetings, i LOVED seeing 👀 my manager giving me angry eyes as.i doodled eye balls on my precious steno pad

[@4Nameless1]

The more I hear about these experiences the more I think I did have ADHD as a kid.

[@dilettaliverani]

So you still have it

[@michellebowler265]

I'm so shocked on how many people have either autism or/and adhd I'm going through a process of trying to get my youngest assessed I'm wondering if I should get assessed too as I found out it runs in my family soon as I find some answers I'll know what and how do deal with everything better

[@user-kn1yl7xk2u]

That's exactly how I feel.I feel like I'm so stupid.I can't do anything on my own.It's insane

[@hotdogstratus6533]

Man, after watching so many of these im positive my diagnosis is correct, but adderall doesnt affect me the same as other adhd folks. I've had a lot of imposter syndrome about it.

[@aponytale4820]

I always have being called smart, but full of silly mistakes amd the ackwardness of some manerism, that either made me popular or hated nothing in between. Diagnosed at 16 and i had to adapt in a hispanic culture full of prejudice.

[@TylerDaSilva522]

I am exactly like the guy. For real 100%

[@robbB39]

I just got diagnosed and I’m 45.

[@callumm9049]

I’m 38 and going for assessment soon, are you getting medication now?

[@robbB39]

@@callumm9049 yes i started talking meds about 6 months ago. It helps but im exhausted a lot.

[@kimberlystoker9289]

I'm 50 and I just got diagnosed this week

[@callumm9049]

Just received diagnosis for combined type ADHD last week

[@willywagtail4182]

58! here

[@nikleiser5888]

@the entire speakerpanel Part of the ADHD is a bloodtest (atleast in Germany), what did the doctor say about your potencial comorbitities like Diabities, hypothyroiditis,etc? Did you do additionel tests for lack of nutrients, Epstein Barr Virus, Lyme diseases, Testerone etc ? If so, what did you find ? Cheers from Germany

[@yourface2616]

My people!

[@PhotoAmbrosia]

I see 4 people that have to share talking time, and I am going to pass on this. 4 is just too much. I hate interruptions, it is to frustrating when Im following a line of reason and someone with poor impulse control butts in and derails the thought. 15 minutes and nothing is said!

[@ElizabethRBain]

Every resource I have seen about the diagnosis process--even the one linked on your website (to ADDitude magazine)--is aimed at CHILDREN. While i understand how critical it is to catch children while they are young, your organization recognizes that there are a bunch of undiagnosed inattentive type ADHD adults wandering around and they deserve diagnostic resources too...yet it appears the entire web is devoid of anything helpful. Locally the only resources available for diagnosis are for children.

[@inattentiveadhdcoalition887]

Go visit our website which is all about inattentive ADHD in both children and adults. Look at this questionnaire aimed at adults with inattentive ADHD www.iadhd.org/adult/#info

[@ElizabethRBain]

@@inattentiveadhdcoalition887 This doesn't help me start the diagnosis process as an adult though. I can take all of the online questionnaires I want, but there is no path to diagnosis for adults as far as I can tell--at least everything I have investigaed locally is children only, or will do a very expensive "evaluation" but will not provide a diagnosis (they specifically state this in their website/materials).

[@adrianalicea6704]

​@@ElizabethRBain What do you think this YT channel is going to do about that? Do you think they can snap their fingers and create hundreds of professionals capable of diagnosing it in adults, and then build and staff clinics around the country? Unfortunately that's just where we are, few people can actually help, the few that can, it's on you to reach out to them.

[@ElizabethRBain]

@@adrianalicea6704 No need to be snarky. I dont expect "this YT channel" to do anything. Since the underlying organization addresses adults and this video is about adults, I'd expected the link on the website about diagnosis to lead to resources for adults and not 100% children only. Surely there are resources out there to diagnose adults and an organization devoted to IADHD woud be where most of us would expect to be able to find some information--even if it isn't comprehensive. It's odd to put out a whole video abotu adults and mention diagnosis, but provide no information about how to go about it. It's like a produce association putting out a video about rambutans but not telling you where you might get one.

[@adrianalicea6704]

​@@ElizabethRBain The website literally provides a step by step guide for adults to get diagnosed. Most of the site is geared towards early detection in children, but there is a full section for adults.

[@ahn0x]

I'm sorry but I don't relate to most of this. Is it BC of co-morbidities? I feel like "basic functioning" is ridiculously difficult, nvm "keeping career".

[@inattentiveadhdcoalition887]

It is true--some people with ADHD have co-occurring conditions while others don't. I am sure the co-occurring conditions makes life more difficult.

[@adeo9293]

I am Aaron 😢

[@Christen-G]

I’m so distracted by compassion for the non-talking participants 😄 this was not a very ADD-sensitive interview style 😂

[@peterstamatelos9525]

You paid attention to them?? Why weren’t you drawing or drumming on your desk with a pen???

[@erinfield1943]

K so the solution is adderall? What is it that makes these interviewees function now? What does adderall actually do?

[@capgains]

Miserable fn life. That’s what is it. Watching people now half my age pass me by. Stuck in low level jobs, yet traditionally educated and seemingly qualified to move up. Only reason I stick around are the moments when my mind cooperates. Which takes about 2-3hrs to engage and the balance of the study session is intermittent moments of useful thoughts. Fn ridiculous

[@truckywuckyuwu]

Getting real tired of the 'it looks different in women vs men' agenda. It's ADHD, you're either inattentive, hyperactive, or mixed. Women and Men can be all 3. Yes, maybe women present more often with inattentive, doesn't mean it looks different.

[@mrennie5158]

To everyone except the inattentive ADD sufferers because we don’t have the attention span for this long form s**t 😂