Celebrities open up about ADHD and how it led to success | Banfield

[@heatherhartel7119]

“Decades of research” focuses mostly on boys and not on the inattentive type. This film raises awareness, but misses the complexities in how it presents in all genders.

[@lilyroselynbrooke]

It's good to see documentaries about adhd but there needs to be more since it presents so differently for people. I think if there was a documentary focused on women who weren't diagnosed until much later in life, which is such a huge problem right now, she wouldn't sound so ableist. Of course it's going to look like a "superpower" if you focus only on celebrities.

[@melissap9416]

It is a superpower if you focus it on something positive. Like a hobby or goal. You’d be surprised what you can accomplish if you put your ADHD brain to work. I got so ahead in my business because I don’t know anyone else that can sew for 7 hours straight without taking a break and love every second of it. That’s the adhd superpower she’s talking about. That’s why a lot of athletes with ADHD are so great. Because they had the ADHD hyper-focus and could keep practicing longer than everybody else. My house is cleaner than any other mom I know because I hyper-focus on cleaning. Other moms really think it’s a super power. I’ve never seen it that way, but there are so many more examples. The thing I’ve learned on my lifelong journey with ADHD is you need to master self control. Practice it every day of your life. Self control! Control your thoughts first, control your mouth, control your body. That’s what I feel like ADHD is. Having no idea why you have no self control.

[@faithdulce2861]

They also need to bring out awareness for rejection sensitive disorder seen as they say 99% of people with ADHD has it.

[@100daysofsunshine7]

I feel like ADHD is a gift. I'm the most interesting person I know.

[@egeerguz1041]

I exactly feel the same way.

[@KingMills1]

Same and not my personal opinion. People always tell me, “I wish I had your brain” Unfortunately people don’t understand all the work it took to get where I’m at today 💪🏽📈

[@authenticthreads]

First 12 seconds and already the host is getting it wrong. There is nothing “wrong” with us! ADHD is a neurotype. Our brains are actually made differently.

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

Many of us do wonder what is "wrong" with us...why we can't operate like others...so, let's give Ashleigh a break on that point...

[@Angel-ip7pw]

Howie has the same OCD ADHD comorbidity i have? Damn thats kinda nice to know.

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

One of the "comforts" of finding out you have ADHD is that "you are not alone"...That is the comfort I feel being a part of this interesting segment of the population.

[@catpancakies1259]

I lost 70 pounds in 7 months on my ADHD meds and life was going good til I had a mental break down

[@BrandiXo]

Did it help you organize and stay focused? What worked for you? Sorry to hear had breakdown. Healing vibes your way.

[@catpancakies1259]

@@BrandiXo yes I was so focused it’s why I lost the weight

[@catpancakies1259]

@@BrandiXo Vyvanse

[@BrandiXo]

@@catpancakies1259 thanks for replying. My Doctor tried me on different meds so far not working. Provigil, nuvigil made me go to sleep. Strattera worked 1 day, made me think different, more normal and organized but didn't last. Now taking ritalin. Trying find what works for me. I know everyone is different. I'm not sure if anyone else has issue with adhd meds making sleepy. Coffee also makes me sleepy.

[@catpancakies1259]

@@BrandiXo with vyvanse I had a perfect schedule with sleep, energy and eating

[@aprilcole2916]

As the host AB, I don't think you're supposed to cut off you're guest when they're speaking. Much less every single time you ask them a question.

[@Anthony-qp5hb]

I have adhd and i don't blame the host for trying to keep him on topic xD. Ty said it himself, "my mom used to say that listening to me is like trying to drinking from a fire hydrant"

[@meeyamordotca]

Are u an adhd brain? Cus I am. & if she didn’t. The interview would never end or progress! She could have apologized about doing it. However. Truly! He may have never stopped. It’s how our brains work. To us. It’s math

[@meeyamordotca]

@@Anthony-qp5hb I laughed my ass off hearing that quote. It was fantastic lay described

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

She is under pressure to manage the segment on her channel...it is a very tough job...she has a producer talking into her hear saying, "move it along"

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

Ashleigh is a Class Act...Know her from back in her days in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

[@sonja7halcyon]

Yeah what about talking to adults who aren’t at all successful and struggling a fucking shit ton because of their ADHD.

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

What message would that send?..."You have ADHD...your life is going to suck". We all know that there are a ton of people who "lose" with ADHD...I'll take the "hopeful" message

[@Christina-71]

Actually Ashleigh, your intro mischaracterized the symptoms that many of us who are now being diagnosed as adults, actually exhibit. It's why we never knew and neither did anyone else! Some of us did amazingly well in school. As long as we're interested in something, we do well. It took some of us more effort, but we didn't all struggle with school work.

[@alyseallan6047]

This was worded horribly. Knew something was 'wrong'? A trend? Wow

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

Don't be offended by the word "wrong"...The VAST MAJORITY of people with ADHD wonder, "What is wrong with us"...before we learn about ADHD.

[@JASMINASHLEE]

I have ADHD too☺️

[@peterfus926]

Adhd seems harmless to many and they think oh how sow little. The best way i think i can exp adhd un treated and treated is like a addiction all most. Its small at first but it grows to kill you and take over your life i am 19 i had adhd since a young age all i can say now i wish i done more to help my self and understand this me 19 now i have a bunch of mental health prods that have allter my life and has grown fast

[@alyseallan6047]

I'm 19 too but was only diagnosed recently instead. It's horrible how easy it is to fall behind and feel so different to everyone else

[@cmymotion]

When they mentioned Paris Hilton ..

[@alvingee7230]

Trend ??? Ahdh is what ??? Wtf

[@pamelaloftis3225]

8millon

[@azureavocado5195]

All the same complexion. All granted access to great drugs. That’s literally IT.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@sp123]

Yeah drugs and structure are important

[@hanskraut2018]

Can we have one how cancer lead to success? But at least cancer is not negatively corrolated with succes in studys so there must be many more than adhd.

[@J.R.Freeman]

Who gives a f%%k about Paris Hilton 😂

[@d-drive6346]

Take a 💊 you will be fine!

[@ratyjoona]

Not all need those...