Born Different: Life With ADHD

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[@user-yn3qv5vn3i]

I think there is a huuuuge difference in your job than the jobs other people with adhd do. Don't get me wrong, meds are absolutely not for everyone, and I think schools are about as bad of a place for a person with adhd than anywhere, but some of us WANT to go to college desperately enough to need to focus better. And some of us like being able to get our housework done, and some of us work jobs that would be dangerous if we weren't at full focus. Sometimes people need the meds, and many times they actually want them. I think it is perfectly okay and good for people to treat themselves in different ways.

[@OpalBees]

ABSOLUTELY!! And you are 1000% valid in that! This was a pretty irritating post imo.

[@RussoGolf]

I agree with your mindset. My parents wouldn’t allow me to be medicated until I was out of high school(so I was in resource classes… Assisted help, etc) that being said… until college I never studied or did homework. Along with not retaining most classes. Then once I made the decision to start being prescribed ADHA medication… my life changed. I could/ can study, pass tests, read and retain for books.. now I’m a college grad and work in Aerospace sales. In conclusion: everything thing in life should be in moderation. But I support both sides

[@user-yn3qv5vn3i]

@@Handleyy Exactly. Creativity without productivity can just feel frustrating.

[@shorti697]

While I can appreciate your views, I don't think he was saying people with ADHD shouldn't take prescription meds. I viewed it as "his" journey through coping with ADHD. I do not have ADHD but as a mother who has a severe ADHD along with Sensory Processing Disorder, Separation/Generalized Anxiety & Sleep Disturbance daughter, I appreciate learning everyone's way of getting the full potential out of life. ADHD has a spectrum. You can be mild to where going to occupational/behavioral therapy only helps all the way to severe where medication along with all therapy doesn't even help. No one ADHDer is the same as the next. Just my 2 cents but ultimately it's HiS story and actually was a prelude to visit the podcast to hear more indepth about his journey if you wish to do so.

[@faridaelbouhi4008]

I agree!

[@auto_pilot]

My wife has a very severe case of ADHD…to the point of not being able to function without meds because of her focus being in so many different directions. She actually gets depressed if NOT on the meds because of what she wants to get done that she cannot without the focus. On the meds, she is focused and happy. To each their own, because not everyone reacts the same way to ADHD.

[@mariyavasylenko9162]

Definitely have those days as well

[@Justafayze]

Truth!

[@domjoseph2007]

Same here exactly

[@ceciliabulbrook581]

I have adhd and struggled for multiple years to even get seen by someone to diagnose for adhd, especially because adhd in females can be experienced differently than males. I was diagnosed with all these other illnesses and every time I would mention it may be adhd I was shut down. I was given several different medications for all various mental illnesses and none of it worked. I switched psychiatrist quite a few times trying to find someone to listen. Finally I stumbled upon a great doctor who fully believed and agreed I had adhd. He disregarded the psychiatrist recommendation that I don’t have adhd and was able to get me on adhd meds which have changed my life.

[@RealEngineering]

Had a very similar story growing up. Still undiagnosed. Been told it’s dyslexia, adhd, autism etc etc. I just don’t feel a need to put a name on it. It held me back when I had to operate in a system governed by the neurotypical, KZbin has allowed me to use my differences to my advantage.

[@RealEngineering]

Also, I’ll be in Santa Monica tomorrow before Vidcon. Would love to meet ye if yer around. Great to see people talking about this

[@eduguidea]

O M G!!! Literally, I can't believe whom I see here. As a 20 yr ADHD fellow, learnt all my uni subjects with your help, and always being motivated by the Yes Theory guys, and now, seeing you both are here. I think this is the community gathering all of us here. Even though my uni in Canada couldn't help me to succeed in my PhD degree with my ADHD, didn't help to get help from mentors, doctors to get diagnosed to continue my degree, however, I still, feel talented and able to achieve what I want. Feel extremely happy to see you all around here. Love you all guys! ❤️

[@malaina681]

I was diagnosed with severe ADHD when I was in the 6th grade. I was medicated right away and my mental health reached such a decline I never saw myself graduating high school. I developed an eating disorder and struggled with addictions. I eventually stopped my medication and took a second to breathe. All I needed was a second to stop and see what I had turned into. I'm a medic now who works with a bunch of other adhd folks who get me and don't say I'm too much and I learn and experience things differently and I do medicate sometimes but at a very low dose, and only when needed. I think more people need to understand what medicating your child at such a young age does. Being asked, " did you take your medication today" because you are happy or excited is not okay. We need more education and awareness so thank you for bringing that to the table. It means the world.

[@superymariowest2403]

I was homeschooled all the way through high school which means they handed me a book and said "learn what you learn, or don't, it's not like you're going to need it in life." I have dyslexia, dyspraxia, Asperger's, and severe childhood traumas that were only diagnosed and addressed on my final year at university. University was a massive shock and indescribably hard on my physical and mental health. Everyone always told me that I'm an underachiever and that is just who I am: a lazy slob undeserving of growth, happiness, and success. I struggle with looking myself in the mirror, trying to convince myself that's not true. My graduation ceremony is on the 15th of July and nobody can tell me what they always have because I have a university degree in my greatest weakness which is language. I listened to the audiobooks or watched the movie rather than reading the book, I watched discussions on KZbin too see interpretations, I'd only study off the teacher's presentations and my chaotic notes because the textbooks caused more harm than good, and I had a class attendance of 98%. The majority of my homeworks were past deadline because it takes me 6 hours to what what a classmate does in 30 minutes but they were all accepted. Diagnosis changed my life because I can no longer feel guilt for these "faults". Using a Mario Kart example, if you have 9 points and 3 stats, you could average it out with 3 each or you could specialise Speed at the cost of Handling or Acceleration. My "talent" or "skill set" predesposition is different from the average person and that means that I have values that they might not while they have weaknesses that I do not.

[@jamesl6852]

“So much potential, but very little discipline or focus” words that I have run through my brain a million times. Words that have been thrown at me millions more.

[@elidaw2322]

The production value on this video is incredible, probably took Sebastian (Vonzy) ages to edit. This topic is a one that I always feel needs to be talked about more, so that poeple can grow a greater understanding that different people's brains work differently. Just because some people don't suit the standard system of education, doesn't mean that they don't have just as much, if not more, potential as the rest of us. Most of the time it's not the complexity of the subject, it's the medium through which it is presented that matters. I am sure this will resonate with a huge amount of people. Great job.

[@officialsebvon]

Thank you, very kind of you to say!

[@BrookeYoder]

"So much potential." Man that hits. That was me, put in the "Talented and Gifted" program in 1st grade only to start failing subjects that I had no interest in just several years later and becoming completely disengaged and disinterested in school in general, feeling like I was stupid and a failure through Junior High and High School. I was just diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at age 40. I tried meds for a while and honestly, for the most part I loved the way they worked for me. I was adamant about not wanting to take a pill everyday and just took them on the days where I just needed a little extra help. As soon as I got to the point where I started taking them most days and didn't notice the difference as much (making me feel like I needed a higher dose), I stopped completely. I knew where that was headed and I had to put a stop to it before it got there. What I learned about myself in the process and the ways I've learned to cope with and ultimately work through it has led me to feeling better about myself than ever before.

[@GeorgiaPeck]

thanks for sharing your story, I severely struggle with ADHD along with lots of other things like PTSD, severe depression etc and I am wondering what has helped for you? I am also of the same conclusion regarding meds but the combination of disorders is actually debilitating..

[@MarcSherwood]

@@hypermonk33y56 The meds are not there to cure, they are designed to make things manageable for many. That said, I have been micro-dosing mushrooms and have found them to really make a massive positive change.

[@evanthompson-mackay1463]

Having ADHD really is like having a super power. It's just a super power that doesn't always work the way that you want it to 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Mom.3]

Oh my, this has to be one of the most glorious combination of words I have ever read. If only I could make those around me understand this very thing. I KNOW I’m capable of so much, just seems like every day I end is another day of disappointing lists that I have yet to complete. If only my list included just a small bit of “me”, …. It’s possible that my superpower would be seen as well. Instead .. I’m adulting (not complaining about that lol), and trying 300% more harder to do daily functions and stay focused so I can appear to be all of which I’m not.

[@s1yfox14]

I'm glad to know that someone else can see this as a super power too.

[@mariyavasylenko9162]

Yes, for sure!

[@buddinglearner7085]

ahahahhaha nic e one man

[@rickholladay4128]

100% we are like x men and just need to be put in positions to let our unique skill sets thrive

[@tinianastrodad5649]

I definitely have full blown ADHD, I was diagnosed at the age of 5 and I’m 34 now. I admit it’s still difficult at this time. You are not alone❤️

[@aframasud6456]

Dude this is so true. I don’t have ADHD, but I am physically disabled, and everything about me is defined by my success in the schooling system. I know that I don’t want to be a teacher or do everything that my teachers(besides a few, who I will literally call my uncles and aunts)tell me to do. Thank you for sharing this Ammar. It helps me on my own journey A LOT.

[@Mallhew]

ADHD has made my life really rough, thank you for shining a light on it🙏

[@Wowookie]

The vid is great for my brain! I didn't have to listen and then go back to take in more info until the podcast info towards the end. Certain types of productions I have to take them in as segments. Thanks for a great production design!

[@aizafarhan2670]

Thank you so much for sharing this Ammar! It truly takes loads of courage to speak up about it. My best friend just recently figured out she is ADHD. Although i am neurodivergent as well since i have OCD, but the way the mind processes things and situations is Very Different. I am always doing my research and trying to do all i can to learn more about how people with ADHD work in day to day lives. My friend best explains it in the phrase “Range Rover engine in khatara (old and crappy) Mehran.” So once again thank you Ammar for sharing this and adding another perspective to my knowledge.

[@justinelowery128]

So excited for the podcast channel! My ADHD makes it so I have a nearly impossible time listening to podcasts because I need to see who I’m listening to in order to truly focus on what they are saying. So being able to see you guys talk is the best thing!!!

[@kathrynbjorling]

Cliffs app helped me finish my bachelors. I had never been able to read and learn from a textbook because of my ADHD. When Covid started and I had to finish my last two years still, everything switched to online. My professors relied heavily on textbooks and I thought I was doomed. Once I found Speechify my world flipped upside open for the better. I could finally listen and learn while cleaning my house and cooking dinner. Being able to keep my body busy with various tasks at once while studying kept my brain focused. I started getting straight A’s for the first time in my life.

[@sidilicious11]

Best of luck on your new venture. This is exciting!

[@Zetiva]

I really love this video, all my life I've never felt like I fit in, with both my ADHD and social anxiety disorder effecting how I approach every aspect of my life, and never allowing me to have the mental ability to do what I want most, which is to be creative. I've always struggled with creativity, and throughout school I've always done horrible in any art class I had, yet I've always excelled in math classes, and in my junior year of highschool, my algebra 2 teacher was, to say the least, not much of a teacher, which actually led to me pretty much teaching myself the entire class, which actually gave me a better understanding of mathematics than any class previous, and allowed me to realize how I can be creative and create a form of art while having a brain that can only comprehend things which are given to me in formulas which I have to follow EXACTLY to be able to be "creative". The art form I discovered I can use formulas in to create unique pieces of art would be photography, and actually, after discovering the yes theory channel during my senior year in which I was also taking a beginner class on photography, I learned more about myself and where I fit in in the world. My place is everywhere, I will never really settle down in life and I will follow my passion for photography around the world, despite my anxiety on meeting new people and devoting my life to something that could potentially fall apart, I really feel like yes theory taught me that despite a rough and uncomfortable journey, if the destination is something you really want, then you can and will get there in the end, all you have to do is "seek discomfort."

[@julianbaker_E]

Absolutely love this visual style! How did you guys do it!?!?!

[@chiel8705]

Adhd

[@officialsebvon]

👀👀👀

[@dogloverj7]

🍙

[@tpwn01]

Reminds me of Dan Mace's video editing style. You should check him out. He makes amazing content too and is a great storyteller through his material.

[@astr0344]

@@officialsebvon goat

[@camwilliams566]

Me, my brother, and my father have had to deal with severe diagnosed ADHD for our entire lives. i am very excited to listen to this podcast. it makes me so happy that some of my favorite people like Ammar are success stories of people with ADHD. Seeing that makes me feel like i can succeed too.

[@rebeccasys]

Thank you for sharing your story! I wasn't diagnosed until 25, just 3 years ago. It was an absolute shift in feeling validated in my frustrations for the little things everyone always asked why I couldn't manage to do.

[@jasperjordan7820]

I understand you Ammar and everyone els suffering, living or surviving with ADHD. When I moved out on my own I found out just how much it affects my life. I’ve lost a lot of things, forgotten payments, and over scheduling myself. But my ADHD is me and I am a creative fun individual because of it. Take a moment to recognize and acknowledge the gifts of ADHD❤️

[@SlayLB]

I feel this so much with my OCD, the only way to escape my thoughts is creating content or just playing video games. It is the only way I can have a few hours of peace that isn't ruined and interrupted by intrusive bad thoughts on repeat.

[@TREPLE]

So relatable

[@golden_zebra]

I don't have any diagnose learning disability but this still speaks out to me in terms of creativity. I felt isolated when I was a child because I felt that I was weird for being different, for being too imaginative, or even for thinking weird. Now that I know that that is not the real outside world (I felt that in school my creativity was repressed, at least in my school in my country), I know there is a lot more options to chose from in life, and I am not alone, I have the freedom to be myself.

[@pedronordskog]

The visuals in this are insane! Such an awesome message too :)

[@NYKIRA]

Such a powerful and moving video! 'Disabilities' & 'Set Backs' are your superpowers and pivotal opportunities of growth, to help you connect with your truest you. 🔥🔥🔥

[@victoriatruphemus6322]

I loved the editing ! lot of love for u Ammar :)

[@youfollow_]

I needed to listen to this , helped me out a lot

[@lordyung1164]

Man I really wish I knew you guys in person, great video I will check out other channel.

[@bluedutchess6656]

It's so cool to hear a similar story and opinion to what I'm experiencing for a couple of years! Been diagnosed with (combined form of) ADHD at the age of 23 and been taking my meds just because the school system just doesn't fit with the way my brain works. I'm almost done with my study and I already know I will stop with my meds, after I have my bachelor diploma. I have come to love my own brain and "weird" behavior and I do think I got to know myself in a deeper way because I tried to find answers to why I was struggling with certain things. I don't want to be normal, I just want to be me. And of course having a different way of thinking and processing makes it possible to have a different perspective to things so that we can all share our different perspective and grow. Also very excited for the podcast channel! Thanks for sharing your story/view Ammar!

[@worldofdistay]

I love that you are doing this! I have 3 learning disabilities; dyslexia, dyscalculia, and auditory processing disorders. I was held back in second grade so I could learn more coping methods when in reality it did nothing. I recently had issues with a nursing program since I wasn't getting my accommodations for my learning disabilities which just proved that there are still issues with the system. My husband has adhd and has faced similar issues he was on a very high dose of medication and decided to stop taking it. I cant wait to listen to this podcast. I love you guys!

[@cooperlovettneel]

As someone with learning differences this video gave me chills. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@priscillaslinger7009]

I feeeel this so much Ammar- everyone around me said I would do better on medication and I did take it in high school and it helped me get through it - but as I became an adult - I realised - it was changing who I was. It subdued me, made me less energetic, funny and I took less risks, didn’t put myself out there - so I stopped. Best decision ever! Now I work in schools supporting with kids with adhd and other learning difficulties to help them learn in a way that works for their brains! If I could, obviously I’d love to be travelling the world with yes theory connect with others, but this career is pretty up there - I wish I had someone like me and my co-workers when I was younger :)

[@dianavarona7144]

My little girl was diagnosed with ADHD she’s only 6 and does have sever ADHD. Temper tantrums, mood swings, extreme emotions and hyper focused while not being able to focus on anything it’s so hard on her and I can tell. It’s hard to parent her because sometimes I don’t know what to do. I do think the system is broken. My girl has so much potential within her and so much motivation but sometimes we don’t know how to accommodate her needs❤️

[@amyholt6733]

I was watching this video while working on my graduate school application essays and the information you presented gave me inspiration on what to write. I am addressing the question of how to create a safe and inclusive classroom. Creativity is communication. If you can teach children how to express themselves in a creative way that is driven by their own creativity you can understand them more. Also a change in how we view potential. If we limit the definition of potential to attaining lofty goals, everything short of that attainment is "wasted potential" or "failure." The attempt and the effort to start something should be recognized as fulfilled potential, not unused potential.

[@alexisarteev-salazar9247]

I have adhd aswell. Got diagnosed when I was 8. Honestly I quite enjoy feeling “normal” with medication. It makes me more focused and helps me get work done. I feel satisfaction from being able to finish something and adhd medication helps me a lot. For each their own.

[@samb4768]

My learning disability is short term memory loss/retention issues but I still love myself and am learning to love myself deeper

[@mariyavasylenko9162]

Oh boy, I feel you so much! I'm 20 and just started on the path of diagnosis cause even though I always knew I had adhd, I want to have it settled on paper. I feel like being a female with ADHD is even more complicated cause it's not as common. Thank you for sharing this with us. Also if anyone wants to reach out, have a conversation about this I would love to

[@mariyavasylenko9162]

@@hypermonk33y56 I'm glad you don't find it challenging, however a lot of us me included can have some really hard times with it. Don't get me wrong, I love having ADHD it makes me different and more fun if I may say so 😂. But the reality is that some days are pretty difficult because of it. So thank you for the feedback but all of us are doing what they feel like is best for them.

[@AgelVytautas]

I know how it feels! I have ADHD too, all my life i had it but never was diagnosed because no one did that in my country after soviet union colapsed, now when i look back and talk to medical profesionals ( including my mother who is psichologist by trait ) they are telling me i have ADHD, over the years i learned how to cope with it and all of this explains my life! i feel liberated and happy. like my mentor said I have super computer in my brain!

[@rimula_1336]

Thank you Ammar for sharing ❤

[@Ren-zi5zl]

as someone who was finally diagnosed last year, its crazy to see how many other people are struggling with the same things as me. luckily my meds agree with me and i actually feel free being able to focus and do what i need, and since my mind isnt working so hard 24/7 it gives me leftover energy that i can use physically to be able to get up earlier and not feel so exhausted. will definitely be checking out this podcast, and mad props to ammar and thomas for always being so open about things like this, it really makes me as a viewer feel much more connected to you both

[@noregrets2380]

This is amazing I've struggled my whole life With dyslexia . The worst was in my child hood from taking special classes to moving schools and of course the Bullying that came with it.

[@freyasstories]

My hubby has ADHD and so does my youngest child. I love the direction and issues that you are taking this channel now. People often think that you Seek Discomfort externally to know yourself, when it is really the journey within that changes you. As for me, I’m exploring and trying so many new things and ideas that I never thought possible. I love being married to my ADHD hubby, because he shows me a world and life that I could never have dreamed of. Thank you for being true to yourself.

[@KcB01x]

Just subscribed… Really excited for this! I know this is going to be really successful for you guys and I can’t wait😌

[@rickyfever]

I’ve been following you guys for a while and had no idea you had a podcast

[@Claire-lr4be]

Thankyou!! I was diagnosed with adhd at 6 years old and have always struggled with it. But I wouldn’t change it for the world… it is one of the most favourite things about myself.

[@TobyKate]

Very well made! Looking forward to the next episodes! :)

[@TheLRGAdventures]

I have ADHD too. It destroyed my life but I am a happy father with 3 children and a wife. I've tried to join the British army twice but haven't been able to pass the training. However I want to inspire others to keep striving for the good life and keep "seeking discomfort" I would love to have an adventure like Thomas and Amar and film what I learn along the way. I thrive when I'm exploring. Well done guys for inspiring generations to come, love- Liam G

[@musicallyliv8131]

I've never heard anyone describe adhd so well to how i have felt with it. that feeling of having your mind all over the place but the meds that are supposed to help you, do in a way solve some problems, but just don't feel right.

[@aloisgraber7813]

Thank's so much. So inspiring

[@earthwitheva]

this video was so well done! as a teacher, i aspire to support kids with learning disabilties and make them feel seen and understood. thanks for sharing, ammar!! :)

[@gregostranded3577]

Thanks Amar, that made me smile! Nice to know I’m not alone out here

[@aloisgraber7813]

Love your ideas

[@karolinaeleonora3064]

I think that you are talented in ways we haven't even seen yet, can't wait to see how you'll expand your own uniqueness in the future!!! Education isn't limited to "school". Everything is education if one is open for it.

[@francisnitsch-jones5908]

I am so glad you made this video. I have recently discovered my own neuroatypicalness and am seeking diagnosis for Autism and ADHD. It was very warming to discover that you have ADHD also. Keep up the amazing work:)

[@Jessilavender]

so important..thank you for sharing your story Friend ♥️♥️

[@daurissacrank3270]

Thank you for sharing! I have lived with ADHD for 25 years! Working/growing through has been a journey!!!

[@aminamakrani6093]

As a teacher, I fit into my students world and they don't have to fit into the so called normal. I have taught so many children with ADHD and dyslexia and I always tell them I am here for you to learn. Learning through play and games had made my students successful but I am ever crying. Learning difficulties are not disabilities but abilities in disguise. It's been a pleasure to have met my gifts. I am inspired to learn more and adjust my style. But medicines have never been the best option there are methods that help the child learn

[@KaraMichelle]

This is beautiful 🙏🏼💛 the system teaches us that everything that makes us different from what they want is “wrong”.. instead of teaching us how to harness and thrive with our unique gifts!

[@notyouraverageglowup1057]

One of my favorite videos on this channel. Love hearing more about your stories. Love the editing style…. Also it’s just so relatable. I was diagnosed with NVLD in 3rd grade. It’s essentially and oversimplified ADHD and Autisms aKward ass love child. Basically I heard all the same things “so much potential wasted” sadly the medications for ADHD only exacerbate the symptoms of the disorder. So even if I wanted to “feel normal” I never had the option. I was the “weird” girl. I was deemed “stupid” even though my IG was actually a lot higher than the majority of my peers. I had difficulty making and maintaining friendships and school was an absolute nightmare. Very early in my teens especially around the age when other kids started dating and such, I feel into depression. I became suicidal, started isolating myself and self harming. I turned to sexual Promiscuity in a desperate attempt to just feel accepted and liked. Decisions I made it my adolescence currently affected the path I’m on today in my 30s. I have a video about it on my channel. It’s the reason behind my passion for mental health and why I do what I do. Thank you, Ammar.

[@ghada3883]

The editing style is amazing wow

[@whitneyprior3263]

this editing is insane, its that creative props to whoever did it

[@happymonster8833]

It annoys me so much how most educational institutions are for teaching but less so for learning. As someone who absolutely loves learning and has adhd, it's been a ride to survive, less so to thrive.

[@JMToronto]

I think you guys are amazing , you give me a bit of hope for every video I watch on seek discomfort or yes theory. I have adhd really bad to the point of I’m stuck and I can’t get out of a minimum wage job. I feel so stupid going to work at a grocery store. People ask me all the time if I really work at the grocery store . I don’t look like I belong and I don’t feel I do either. I can never take the next step , I’m always afraid , afraid of failing . I wish I had a really good friend or life coach . Someone to push me when I stall and stop . The only thing missing in my life is a a good job . I guess I’m asking for help. Thank you for listening Can’t wait to see more videos about anything you guys do. Cheers guys Justin

[@SABHAndre]

Damn, can relate sooo much to this video, def going to listen in on the podcast

[@SkylordDuck]

This video is simply amazing.

[@Willis-xh2zx]

I’m in a similar situation now, but I still have always performed well at school. Nearly everyone I’ve met in my life has told me I have ADHD, and I have all the symptoms, but my parents don’t think I need a diagnosis or to be medicated, because in there minds it’s the ADHD that helps me succeed, which has both positives and negatives for me

[@aliceinnude]

I liked it before even watching it because I knew it was going to be amazing when I saw Ammar and the title!! Wow that app would have helped me SO MUCH in college. I was looking for this exact thing, but everything I found was a device of some sort that costed too much money.

[@confucianismkaizen8324]

Thank you - This is Powerful.🥇♥️✌

[@tetriowhat]

I’m waiting for assessment for ADHD at the moment. It would definitely explain a lot about my life, but I wish I’d been aware of the possibility when I was younger. I’m 40. Definitely checking out the podcast now.

[@rachealfaucher4520]

i want too also.. but afraid they will just look at me like i’m lying to get drugs

[@tetriowhat]

@@rachealfaucher4520 I get that, and I do worry that I’ll be told I don’t have ADHD and I’m just useless. Getting a referral from my doctor was straightforward enough though, and I guess worth doing whatever happens next if it might help manage life better.

[@sar7anos]

Man you're 40 congrats. Don't srart taking any prescription meds now. Plenty of other ways to control your anxiety, stress, etc.

[@tetriowhat]

@@sar7anos Thank you!

[@Jim-Stick]

I really appreciate your talks about ADHD. Only at 30 years old, I was properly diagnosed. Medication helped but wasn't a cure for it. ADHD has helped me dive into so many things that most people would skim over. I'd like to be normal. On the other hand, I'm glad I'm not.

[@prtsp7843]

I love Ken Robinson. I totally get you feel understood when hearing him. I've read his books, very inspiring, I hope everyone that works in schools get to see his TED talk at the least

[@jos.may6597]

After watching this video, I want to share my story. I have ADHD, all my life I have always felt out of place, and not able to feel like I have been able to find myself. I want to work hard and be who I want to be. I have a unique talent in many things as I am artistic. I want to finish college, build a business, and overcome my anxiety of talking to people on the phone and in person. I know I can do more, because I did things people thought I would never be able to get through, but I did.

[@brecht7153]

I love this! I have (undiagnosed, but pretty sure) dyscalculia and I struggle with things like time and because of that stressing out about not having enough time for things. School never helped me and I hated it. People with dyslexia did get helped, but because dyscalculia is ‘less common’ (not my words) they couldn’t help me. I still struggle with it, and I’m trying to give it a place

[@lauracuthbert2089]

Oh, feeling you. Same thing with Ken too, but actually from meeting him and hearing him speak (total fluke when I was 18), sending love. ADHD is hard but not a curse. So powerful to be so creative.

[@Noviosity]

Hated school when I was little. I felt like I was always excluded from everyone when I didn't feel like I should be. I would get placed in a separate room during work time to get the exact same lecture over again...like that was helping lol (I wonder what they were thinking still to this day). That point about creativity being just as important... Yes, and it has recently been something I think being considered more. I'd love to listen to that.

[@trumpetmom8924]

My son has both ADHD and dylslexia. All my kids have dyslexia, as do my father, brother, and me, and I think my husband has it too. I am pretty sure my youngest daughter has ADHD as well. Medication for my son has helped and he does feel better while using it, however we fully understand and respect that medication does not help all people with ADHD. Our pediatrician also told us right out of the gate that as my son grows into adulthood, he may start to feel terrible on the meds and need to stop and learn new and different ways to handle it. Because of the dyslexia in my family, I have become a dyslexia tutor, and I help students who struggle with reading to improve their reading skills (and 4 of them also have ADHD). Thank you guys for being upfront, honest, and transparent about what it is really like to live with ADHD and dyslexia. My mentor and other tutors in our circle still encounter school administrators who try to claim that dyslexia doesn’t exist, but I can only chalk that up to their own unwillingness to educate themselves in the most recent research. I am certain there are people who still deny thst ADHD exists, and again that is probably because they refuse to educate themselves. Again, from a mom who lives with kiddos who have ADHD and dyslexia - THANK YOU.

[@wal33dmas81]

3:16 THIS IS SO FUCKING CRAZY!!! This is essentially how I used to study as a kid, where I would sit down with my mom and she would read out the sentence and I would repeat it with my fingers flowing the words I was speaking so I don't get lost

[@mosahal13]

lets goooo... at last the podcast channel is out... wohoooo

[@DavidNPS]

Ammar is a Jewel of a Person ! Thank You for sharing your experiences so candidly. btw, Great Smile, there is true joy seen in your eyes. :-)

[@balletbambi6034]

a fellow person with ADHD ! I LOVEDDDD this video and all the animation you used! Thanks Ammar for expressing our superpower! I do the same with my school work, I make read it out to me :) This is my superpower!

[@AfelMariano]

OMG YASSSSSSS FULL PODCAST

[@genfisher2456]

All my life I've seen the world different, taken so much longer with work, been forgetful and late to everything, at the age of 18, in the middle of my final exams, I was diagnosed with dyslexia - I slipped through the gaps of the system. It now makes sense why I found practical things such as music so easy, and languages so difficult. I now want to get tested for ADD and Visual stress, but there is no support... I live in the UK, we have the NHS, my parents are hard working and have paid taxes all their lives, and yet there is no funding for these expensive tests... I have missed out on so much help because to understand my condition or access help, it requires forms and reading books.... ahhhh the irony. I fear I won't get the help I need, and will complete my degree at almost my full potential. This country is so backwards... there is support for the poorest, the rich don't need help, but the ones in the middle just have to deal with it - it ain't my fault that I slipped through the gaps of a failing system!!!! Rant over... thanks for sharing, I get this so much ❤

[@elegancia6179]

I’m sorry to hear that you’re going through that, if you’re able, maybe you can try and engage in some medical tourism and try another European country for help with the test. Maybe it will be transferable to the UK. Best of luck! You’ll give up

[@starkerrobert]

duuuude the mographs are on another level

[@AbLJerry]

Yes Theory never disappoints.

[@Mark-xg3zn]

As a rapidly advancing society I think we need to put more emphasis on mental wellbeing. Because when a persons mind falls apart that life is as good as dead. Im speaking as a person suffering from a severe social anxiety disorder.

[@ChristinaLynnF]

i remember watching this ted talks on my first class in college, so epic

[@midhusiarpula7634]

🤍 The awareness and comfort you guys provide through all this is The most beautiful thing 🤍

[@jessicacarrasco8707]

My 3 year old son shows signs of possibly having it, but it probably couldn't be diagnosed till age 7 i appreciate hearing your story and information

[@jeroexx]

I struggled with adhd a lot, my whole life in fact. and that's something I found out a year ago. Me being 24 now. I suffered from uncontrolable feeling fluctuations, extreme pain when getting rejected and a lot of failure in my life which led me to not being able to believe or even trust myself with simple tasks. After the pain of rejection got so extreme and so painfull I started to seek help. It was clear that I was suffering from adhd. My psychlogist gave me my first meds, i didn't want to at first but man it has changed my life. I could finally control my feelings, I could remember important dates and times and could do things I was never able to. It literally safed my life. It doesn't mean that it solves all the problems but youbget to a point where you can managed them.

[@salto1994]

Having ADD, not the H one , myself and this resonates so much with me and the difficulties I had and am having.

[@gracewoods9342]

Thankyou so much I have a 17-year-old son with ADHD on medication Struggling a lot Thank you will follow

[@yuni5424]

My adhd is so sever I got distracted watching this video about helping my adhd, I had to rewatch it of course 😩😣😅 Excited to watch/ listen to the podcast!

[@Nlghth4wk]

thank you

[@ADHDLifeNow]

I love being creative! I am always thinking that creativity should be embraced more. It's creativity that brings innovation. Creativity combined with fast thinking result in the most amazing solutions. Often times that is where ADHD excels! There are many times I have an issue and I wonder "Will this actually work?" to an problem with no solution for me. I try it because I am curious and success! With ADHD it can be a struggle though because creativity is not always valued in many areas.

[@michaelorlev9925]

There was a wonderful series of books I read called: "The Ringing Cedars". In it, one of the characters speaks about 'speed of though' as being a characteristic of life. Life, and indeed humans, have a certain speed to their thought, their cognition. Different people think in different speeds, and having this concept in my head has allowed me to understand so many phenomena. This is where stuttering comes from (the mouth and tongue are too slow for the brain). This is AHAD as Ammar said. And when you touch on things like meditation, esoteric practices, and plant teachers, the concept of speed of thought becomes very interesting and complex. I believe that in the future we will have a better understanding of the importance of becoming aware of our speed of thought, and our ability to both slow it down, and speed it up.

[@myamorris5912]

You don’t know my story and I couldn’t tell you everything I want to but this video really really meant a lot, I have been diagnosed with Severe ADHD since 1st grade 14 years and I wear my love-over-fear/seek-discomfort necklace for many many reason but I feel so so loved I had no idea and I see how it is his superpower

[@thedetailingchannel2362]

Iv been struggling with this all my life specially the past 3 years. Now today I just found out my partner was finding comfort in someone ells by messaging them. I now don’t know what to do, feel like I’m not good enough, the problems that come with my anxiety and panic attacks making me get stressing in busy places causing anger which is panic fight or flight when I just need comforted. Now I’m feeling like I’m not enough. 😭 we have a wee boy together, typical the day before Father’s Day. Happy fathers days guys. 👌 hope your better than me.

[@leaduguid8885]

I didn’t know that amar lived in South Africa, I think it would be so interesting to learn about his past in SA and if he would be willing to go back to South Africa to revisit his past or explore new hidden gems, maybe you guys could do a collab with Dan Mace?