Could you have adult ADHD?

[@laurahoman7083]

That was the best demonstration I've ever seen of two mature adults discussing a difference of opinion. I'm impressed!

[@circusrosen]

Cas is so good at that! It’s one of the best things about her interviews across the board.

[@sarahwbs]

I love this guest!! She got a new subscriber in me today. And she is SO right about you, Cas, you are an amazing woman and you deserve all the credit for everything you have accomplished DESPITE your ADHD! ❤️

[@MamaTracyAnn]

I love you Cass! When you teared up, I cried with you. Not bc i relate but bc I have watched you for years and know a lot of things you've shared about your struggles in life. You are a champion in my book. I think you're incredible and the world is a better place bc you're in it 💖

[@noracomeau2986]

I teared up when Cass did because I do relate to her. I've felt like a hot mess most of my 70 years. It sucks having an adult child refer to you as "not being able to get your life together." 😪

[@gaBetibu]

@@MamaTracyAnn 💯💯💯💯 🥰🥰🥰

[@FunnyShellBear]

@@noracomeau2986 I completely relate… when I stayed on a train one stop too long (because I got distracted, I have v bad time blindness too), my Son said “Adults don’t make mistakes like that!” to my Grandson, and it just about broke me… I’d had no ADHD meds for weeks and was really struggling… but it’s not perceived as a ‘real’ disability like a limp… because it’s hidden people think you just aren’t trying hard enough! And you know you’re exhausted! I’m coming to the conclusion that the best way to live with ADHD is live as if you were another species, and just forgo societies rules and expectations, and just focus on what you’re good at, and outsource the rest! 🥰

[@kristabauer2359]

I love the “superpower” talk! “Don’t give ADHD the credit.” It’s YOU just being YOU. And that’s super awesome!🥰

[@noracomeau2986]

I agree! Cass's superpower is that she has had the strength, courage & creativity to adapt and accommodate to the deficiencies of ADHD! She taught herself how to work around the downsides in order to become successful! I admire that she is sharing her journey with us more than I can say. ❤

[@faye6459]

Sad to say I'm an 'ADHD fail'. 53 single parent struggling to find a job I can do for longer than a year.. full of shame with no support. At least I now know what it is - it's been a revelation to stop beating myself up. Healing has begun. Sadly no money to invest in that but there's you tube. Thank you both for sharing all this. Much love and gratitude.

[@sharigomez2231]

Hugs! Sorry to hear! You got this!

[@SF-ru3lp]

Every blessing to you, Faye. G Ire

[@DaisyWalters-zp3jp]

You are an ADHD work in progress just like the rest of us 🤗

[@gaBetibu]

💯💯💯💯​@@DaisyWalters-zp3jp

[@elizabethsydnor5247]

Faye, you are not a FAIL! Forgive yourself for not knowing what was going on and ask God to heal you and propel you into your purpose. He has AMAZING plans for you and me!!!

[@ELaurence]

Cas, I appreciate you encouraging people to see the strengths they can bring out of ADHD. Feeling like a victim doesn't empower me to move forward with my life. You make me feel good about myself and understand why some things are hard for me, but give me tools to thrive.

[@michellekey8150]

Loved this one! Just bc my kid doesn't act like yours, or bc my storyline is different from your ADHD story, doesn't mean my diagnosis is less/greater than yours. Loved so much about this conversation!

[@dcito5873]

I’ve listened to your podcast for a few years now and the two women you’ve had on to talk about ADHD were, in my opinion, the most authentic, candid conversations that were refreshingly uncomfortable. This was a great episode and I can appreciate when a lens of marginalized community members are considered especially if not sitting at the table.

[@sabrinathespiritual8380]

Drives my head crazy when people say they have adhd but their houses are clean and they get on time for school run and work everyday they go to all their appointments they pay their bills on time ! ADHD is so hard to live with and that’s why we search for these kinds of videos so these videos will reach the RIGHT PEOPLE ❤️❤️❤️

[@kateseivwright9919]

@@sabrinathespiritual8380 big hug, it is frustrating to hear/listen/witness it online or in day to day live… I definitely am neurodivergent ( not diagnosed ADHD, as I do not have finances to go through proper diagnosis)… in my case my social/connection abilities and memory/learning skills are severely impaired where the time and planing management much less so … but both my kids are divergent too and have more of your type of struggles … it is so hard for me to help them to develop the right type of structures to help them succeed in life and socially, do you have any tips that helped you?

[@enchanting.moon22]

Wow cass made me cry in less than 33 seconds 😭 thank you tho! it honestly feels good to know others struggle with ADHD and I'm not alone ❤

[@terrivarela3323]

Lovely conversation and interchange. It gave me goosebumps, to give yourself the credit for the good you accomplish that you credit ADHD. You are the one who has deciphered what you can do and accomplish and you are the one who is driving that, Not ADHD. That is empowering. I don’t have ADHD so I don’t understand the struggle. I have bi-polar, I could apply this to that also. Love you Cass you are an inspiration.❤

[@sandrainontario6710]

I was 74 when a friend who is a nurse asked me if I had been tested for ADHD. And my nurse practitioner was open and understanding. As you said finding out what it was was life-changing understanding about it

[@kennaheaton3307]

I was diagnosed at age 33. I am now 51. The diagnosis answered so many questions! I describe my natural, unmedicated state of mind as trying to outrun an avalanche. No single accomplishment alleviates the avalanche because there is a never ending demand for my attention and for action. But with treatment, I can see individual snow balls, so to speak, and I get to enjoy a sense of accomplishment. I can FINISH a task, or choose to interrupt it on purpose, and then come back to it. I am loving this podcast!

[@FunnyShellBear]

I LOVE this analogy “trying to outrun an avalanche,” that’s exactly it! 👏👏👏

[@judypeterson803]

Hugs to you, Cas. You're understood. You are accepted. You don't have to overachieve for us. Get some sleep.

[@ShePaints]

I think of the tasks screaming at me like the “pelicans in Finding Nemo, (“mine! mine! mine!”) I’m an artist and I did a painting illustrating it! I love her metaphor! Great conversation. all of this; so needed.

[@CallippoShafai]

Do you have this online somewhere? I'd love to see it 😊

[@emmamunday8563]

This is my favourite guest you have had. What a fabulous, intellectual conversation. The whole analogy of all objects having a sound really blew my mind!!

[@jlbenedicta]

'Life-giving' is totally the right word for this podcast and conversation. I've experienced the struggles -- and enjoyed some of the benefits -- of ADHD all my life. I've achieved amazing things (mostly during times when my career/relational context and structure was working with & for me) and I've also had long, long periods of burnout, feeling like a total failure, being a hot mess (not even a 'hot mess sandwich' because all the middle bits would have metaphorically fallen out from between the bread), and being deeply stuck in despair. Please keep talking about these topics. It's really helpful and encouraging to hear.

[@kathychatterton5623]

This podcast really resonated with me. I’ve spent most of my adult life joking that I have the attention span of a three year old. I don’t KNOW what my issue is and at 71 I probably won’t bother being tested, my choice. But I chose a career that met my needs; nurse preferable in the emergency room, running task to task so little chance of boredom but able to have laser focus when I need it. And it wasn’t until Cass mentioned it, but I have an incredible number of “rules” for myself. A long list of activities I can’t engage in before I have to be somewhere or I won’t get to where I need to be. I can usually do a 5 minute pick up or clean the cat box without distraction, but not always. If I go to a restaurant in the winter I need to place my coat on the back of the chair and sling my purse over it, or I will get up, put my coat on and leave my purse behind. In the summer I sling it over my knee, if I don’t move it it trips me, if I set it at my feet I might as well just hand it to a random stranger, I just don’t remember. I am a list maker, but if I don’t put the list in my tablet (almost always in reach unless charging) if it is on paper I will “lose” it before I get the first task started. I’ve been lucky to find ways of coping that work for me. And Cass I love your classification system. I’ve known what works for me for years but I really appreciate having it “codified”. I am so much a bee that decades before I found you, I put honeycomb dividers in my sock and underwear drawers because I have to see each item. A jumbled pile of socks drove me to distraction, I want one pair of socks in each “cell” of the honeycomb. Not to say, there aren’t chaotic cluttered places in my home, but thanks to you and Dana and better understanding how my brain works and figuring out how to modify behaviors to not work against myself, it gets better everyday.

[@FunnyShellBear]

I resonate to so much of that, especially the bag and coat in a restaurant, because I will leave without both otherwise! 😅

[@olderendirt]

Great podcast. I have a son who was diagnosed bipolar with Asperger's tendencies as an adult after his son was diagnosed autistic. My son is well-versed in his prognosis. Our family doctor has mental health training so it was a blessing we didn't know about for many years. He is in the US, but began his medical career in Canada. Through my son I've become more aware of some of my tendencies since childhood that may point to ADHD and I may discuss them with my doctor because this podcast touched on a lot of things I find relatable. I can remember being obsessive in elementary school and I'm in my mid 60s now. Sometimes it's been great to focus on something so intently, but if it's not something I'm super interested in it's a chore to even think about it. And sometimes I just can't comprehend it. Thanks for sharing your conversation. It was very meaningful.

[@SoliRhymesWithJulie]

Appreciate that Kristen brought up marginalized people who also have ADHD. It's not a matter of who had it harder, but consideration for ALL the factors that come into play.

[@halandkatie]

OMG! This is my favorite interview either one of you have ever done on either of your podcasts! ❤

[@jackiem9460]

I used to say "I'm OCD about people moving things around on my desk" until I met my husband who actually has OCD. It isn't anything to joke about and it diminishes these people's pain.

[@ronnie-lynn]

Thanks for this comment. It often frustrates me when I see comments like that. When it’s such a serious mental health condition. I appreciate so very much that you realize the weight of those words. 🙏🏻🩵

[@gaBetibu]

​@@ronnie-lynn. . . with love, I might add that we can either laugh about our "superpower" & work with our many strengths, or we can "do otherwise," . . . 🙏🙏🙏

[@itslili3]

Cas! Omg! I’m so glad you had Kristen on the pod! When I was first diagnosed with adhd her podcast was my first and only place where I got educated on my adhd. And to be honest when I found out you also have adhd I was excited… idk why haha. But it felt relatable. Anyway, when you started making videos about it and calling it a superpower I slowly started drifting away from your content and hoped you would find Kristen as well. I’m so glad you challenged her! Im rooting for you, sending lots of hugs and we got this!

[@melinabarry9527]

Decluttering is the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@DaniRay358]

Thank you both for such an open and honest conversation. The best podcast I’ve heard so far. I’ve been struggling and needed to hear this today.

[@Juicy_SLC]

If you google the meaning of superpower you'll get the following: Your superpower is your contribution-the role that you're put on this Earth to fill. Cas I believe that having adhd can be a superpower because you have an understanding what it's like to live with adhd and there for you can help other's with the same struggles like you do on your platform. Thank you for this video, It helps a mom like me a ton!

[@AN-tt5jy]

I wish politicians and people who have different belief systems and experiences can have conversations like this. Thanks for a great podcast.

[@lovebytheletters837]

Omg Cass saying "you hurt my feelings" gave me such bad social anxiety. 😂 if only I could be that lovingly direct with people instead if ignoring my feelings 😅 Loved this episode ladies, thank you! I got diagnosed a few years ago at 25!

[@noracomeau2986]

Cass is awesome!

[@ashcraft555]

The first doctor I talked to about my ADHD symptoms told me "Some women just aren't great at balancing the demands of motherhood with everything else. You'll just have to work harder to figure it out." It was years before I brought it up again with another doctor. (Yes, that is the last time I went to that jerk doctor. He was a dumbass on other things too.)

[@Hankyuh8]

Thank you for being so honest Cas ❤

[@justineharper3346]

I haven’t been officially diagnosed, but my PCP told me it sounds like I have ADHD. I became suspicious that I had it after my six year old son was diagnosed and I started researching it myself. I never in a million years would have thought of it as a possibility for myself. I did very well in school. Sure, I procrastinated all the time with the stuff I didn’t like, but I always managed to pull it off. I still remember my kindergarten teacher telling my mom that I lack organizational skills though lol. I’ve worked in the restaurant industry my whole life because I didn’t have enough self discipline to make myself make it to class on time in college. I also turned to alcohol and later drugs to deal with my crippling social anxiety and to slow my brain that was constantly overthinking every conversation that I had, thus leading to me eventually dropping out of college 😕. I’ve always been able to be successful and get promoted at work though because I have to ability to hyper focus when it’s busy. When it’s slow, it’s a completely different story though. Idk what TF I’m doing then. I’m 38 and Ive still never managed to be punctual to anything. It’s so bad that literally every where ever worked I’ve received a slow clap when I made it to work on time 😂. The day it finally clicked that I might have ADHD, I actually cried. It was such a relief to know what was wrong with me. To have a reason why I couldn’t get my life together, even when I work so hard. It made all the times I drove off without paying for my gas or lost my wallet or forgot to pay my bills etc make sense. Sorry for rambling and sharing my life story here. I just needed to share it with people who understand lol

[@noracomeau2986]

Wow! I empathize with you so much! I am 70, & have been chronically late my whole life-gotten fired for that a time or two-and struggled mightily with chronic disorganization, so I feel you. I have been medicated for anxiety and depression since my 40s, but I'm wondering if that wasn't the appropriate diagnosis. Please don't wait until so late in your life like I have.

[@FunnyShellBear]

Ugh the battle with time blindness is awful! People just see you as scatty, they don’t see you have been up since 5.30am and yet somehow are still late… the few times I arrived on time to meet friends, they weren’t there as they didn’t expect me to be on time! 😂. And as for bosses… I do NOT understand the pettiness of arriving ten mins late in the morning (in an office) when you work 2.5 hours unpaid overtime every week… basic maths show they have got more out of you than colleagues who arrive ten minutes early yet leave on the dot at the end of the day… somehow they are deemed more professional than someone who stays and cares enough to actually getting the job done! But then I am an entrepreneur… 😂

[@kathleenhill5838]

Casa...... Respect you for telling your story! Love you guys for putting this out together.

[@tasha2925]

I think you are AMAZING Cass! Thank you always for sharing your story.

[@findingaway5512]

Wow. Self trust talk. Yes..... When you screw up everything you stop believing in your self. Being a mom/ home maker I have definitely felt more of a failure thenI ever have in my life. It takes so much effort. And its always defeating. I am still hopeful. But i am a very indecisive person. Its hard.

[@susieadams1553]

Please don't be hard on yourself you are doing the hardest job in the world . Keeping a house and making a family is awesome . Well done you 😊😅 xx

[@cheyrlreynolds3]

There are not words to express my gratitude for sharing this podcast with us! Thank you Cassandra ❤

[@amyfrancis9423]

This podcast was amazing! I really connected with both you, Cass and Kristen. I wanted to make a comment about your abiltiy to hyperfocus, Cass. I always find it amazing when anyone can do that. Were you able to do that before the medication or after? If I could hyperfocus on one thing, maybe I'd actually get it done! I am not good at doing that. I'm always doing at least two or three things at once. Even now, I am typing this, watching a series and matching socks!

[@ClutterbugPod]

I have always been able to hyper focus, but only on select things that I find very fun and interesting. I can't force it and it's usually on artsy things, like crafting.

[@dedestaggs5093]

Cas, LOVE your hair color! It's so flattering on you ❤

[@sharigomez2231]

I love you both, intelligent ladies! Thank you for making the world a better place by helping others, through your own experiences. Cas, I see you looking at the positive to see the strength in your Superpower of ADHD. Cas, I also would love to see you not be so self-depreciating. I dont know you personally but imagine I sure would LOVE to get to know you on a daily basis! ❤

[@claireboeck8027]

Definitely a life-giving dialogue.

[@SuperSquishy15]

I’ve had some adhd tendencies forever but I kept my life really simple because I need control. In that sense I’m very boring but the last few years I began to wonder. Now that I have a 1 year old I’ve gone through testing. Based on meeting with me I did get an rx for adderall and 2 antidepressants but after getting brain mapping apparently all my recent symptoms appear to be caused by stress. Given my current situation it totally makes sense. This is just to say seek help to try and get to the root of the problem! On the other hand my husband is stereotypically adhd and I’ve been seeking solutions that will hopefully work for both of us moving forward. Listening to / watching Cass has been a major help for me to work with though this era of life!

[@rachelildefonso9705]

Wow! Wow! Wow! You both really have explained exactly what's happening to me! I always thought it was my fault. 😢

[@brooke_22328]

I had so many realizations today, and I also feel like pushing the narrative that adhd is a superpower is also adopted by those who would wish to exploit us and don't appreciate our value as a whole person.

[@purposeinmind]

Cas I agree with Kristen, you are A.Mazing and ADHD does have good and bad points the good support us to get stuff done with hyper-focus and the bad disrupts our lives horribly at times. But all the time we are ourselves... Anne ❣au

[@veratsuber8478]

Both my adopted kids have adhd and it's so hard for me on a daily basis. I get so overwhelmed with one of them always go go go from sun up to sun down and the other is very much so ADD. I'm trying to see the good parts but it's just so mentally draining for me on a daily basis.

[@ronnie-lynn]

I am like the go go go child you speak of. I’m 38 years old now. I truly feel for you. I exhaust and am “too much” for everyone around me. Even the therapist that is attached to my psychiatrists avoids me at all costs and I over heard her say how I’m too much for her. It sucks. Add on anxiety and or OCD (in my case) and it sucks being Intense. When you exhaust yourself. It’s sad. It has caused me chronic pain & migraines as an adult. Because you are so tense and carry so much tension when you’re constantly on the go. Terribly awful. Journaling and finding meditation had helped me a little bit. 😮‍💨 Good Luck with your littles! You an awesome momma!

[@veratsuber8478]

@ronnie-lynn thanks. My body definitely took a hit. With other kids in the house also it's so tricky. There are other diagnosis but just taking it one day at a time. I have a supportive husband so we take turns.

[@meshellyshell]

ADHD isn't a superpower but we can harness some aspects as a superpower!!

[@meshellyshell]

Just like don't say a person is bipolar and instead say they have bipolar disorder etc.

Thank you for existing in the same space and time as me and that you put out these videos for me to find and have glimmers of hope and motivation like it is possible and my house will be manageable and I can take control even if I really don't feel like it, faking it for the bacon here. But thank you

[@yvettehernandez369]

Wow! Us teachers need help with our students too. I will definitely start following you.

[@SF-ru3lp]

It is so moving coming through all that you have experienced, Cas. You are tops! Your achievements are awe-inspiring. XxG Ire

[@lovebytheletters837]

Oh cool, and now I'm crying too 😂 I feel so seen, thank you both so much for talking about this. Is matters.

[@mylinda2387]

Thanks for this ❤❤❤❤❤❤you are both awesome🎉

[@dptfo]

Some of us who did well in school, obsessively well, have adhd too. My home life was hard and I wasn’t social, so schoolwork was where ALL the dopamine was for me. Also, no, I’m not chronically late, but I’m either embarrassingly early or I’m late. There’s no in between, because I overcorrect so hard. It’s a weird time blindness. I never estimate it right. Found out in my late 20s, (I happened to be cleaning windows for the author of a book on the subject) that I have adhd and also autism/ sensory processing disorder. I always just identified as a “difficult” child

[@nadinewalsh2740]

When you know somethings not right, its so hard to put to the back of your mind. I know this is me, but cant face it. Is procrastinating about seeing someone for a diagnosis a bit ADHD 😅 The eye rolls when you mention it too hurts.

[@kristabauer2359]

I’ve learned that many adult women get officially diagnosed in mid-life. I’ve also recently learned that women in perimenopause may experience symptoms similar to ADHD. I find this very interesting as it makes me wonder how many women are misdiagnosed with ADHD when it may actually may be menopause. Or maybe the symptoms are just elevated due to menopause and life stressors (kids, etc.) during that time of life? Do you have any thoughts on that? Besides a brain scan, do you know of any sure-fire ways to know the difference?

[@MandyDrew-hg7zf]

Hero journey: Cass called out the victim-champion. So many women in her age and demographic were raised in environments where everyone is a victim first and the goal to strip the knight. Case is a warrior in training and sees that ADHD people need to know that they have the Spirit of a Warrior.

[@gretteltriana9075]

Read Steve Madden book he also has ADHD, me too I’m not medicated but exercise has help me a lot. Great podcast. Thanks

[@findingaway5512]

I could talk to you all day too Cas. ❤ I think there are definitely positives and negatives. I think ADHD is a part of us. But i also think we live in a world that has demands that we cant fit into easily or sometimes at all. We are super man and also our own kryptonite. It is mixed. I do think thatit is great for every individual in to see their own positives ... But also I definitely think that us with ADHD need to know that there are positives because if we just look at it for all the negatives no matter what are race or social standing is in life.... It's going to hold us back more. People can be realistic... While also seeing the big positives that are there. I just wanted to say that to you Cas because I personally love your hopeful message whenever it comes to ADHD. Believing in oursleves despite the chaos that it can bring. I also want to say that you personally have had a lot of struggels in your life because of ADHD that made it a super power for you. ❤ You are resilient.

[@tamarshugert4600]

Dam it! I'm crying with you. I am so on top of my house when I'm on my meds. But, sometimes I want to choose to just let go and dance and collect leaves, and be silly.... Without worrying about what will be.

[@noracomeau2986]

Hugs

[@lynnhendley8910]

Katie, How did you get certified to Coaching. I am working at Becoming a Chtlristian Life Coach. I mentor/ coach a few people in my circle.

[@melinabarry9527]

Isn't it true that our brains are literally underdeveloped? We function like a large toddler on some levels. Expectations need to be realized. Clutterbug has been so helpful. I was trying to be someone I wasn't for so long. And failing.

[@beckya040301]

Omg... I remember going to see a psychiatrist when my oldest was little. Was told I had depression. And now after feeling like a failure at work and home. I finally realize.. IT'S ADHD. I booked an appointment with a Dr next week. As I know I need support. I feel so overwhelmed learning about ADHD. Oh and I just wanna learn it all at once. Lol ADHD😅

[@ShePaints]

I think we just need to differentiate the wording; not saying “adhd is a superpower” for sure, but saying that SOME SYMPTOMS of adhd CAN be the reason behind things we excell at”.

[@Sincerely_SweetAesthete]

Computer and admin stuff is really rough for me…sitting still and focusing and being patient. I can hyper focus especially with meds but when you have to sit down and do it at a certain time with no break it is rough lol

[@sandrainontario6710]

What's even more tragic is the fact that that's also about how much education they have about alcoholism

[@FunnyShellBear]

And a lot of Drs are… I had one ask me once if I smoked or drank and when I said no, he said ‘what a sad life!’ 😮

[@dougandcarrieann]

So good! ❤

[@barbgeorge8927]

I am a brain trauma survivor ( TBIX2) and this is so familiar to me. My husband was ASD1 ( he passed ladt year) and I am fascinated by all of this. ❤ Thank You!

[@ronnie-lynn]

I am so interested about how traumatic brain injuries correlate with ADHD. Because for me, my TBI exacerbated my ADHD and all of a sudden I was so hyper and impulsive and irrational. Seeking psychiatric help I was diagnosed with ADHD and OCD. She told me I had these disorders all my life, but the head injury exacerbated the symptoms. It can really make it spiral because I’m having a hard time being treated, and medicated for these disorders. Post TBI. It’s devastating how it has impacted my life.

[@barbgeorge8927]

It really is fascinating and does make sense. I had PTSD prior to my injury and some would say OCD, and both were on hyper drive after my injury. Mainly, I think the OCD behaviors were coping skills brought on by the early trauma. It served me well, my orderliness... At the time of the injury.

[@beyondthetitle]

The 40 minute mark is what everyone needs to hear

[@sarahlyon157]

My sister struggles with adhd and I sometimes tell her that it's okay to get assistance for her disability because she struggles with feeling like she has to figure it out on her own and feels guilty about failing.

Listening to you is like having a friend with me through the difficult times of trying to manage my house and coming up with a system. Please tell me or make a video about how to manage the catch all baskets when you try deep clean or declutter and put stuff in a basket or you put a basket down to catch all at a hotspot but now I am overwhelmed by these baskets that need sorting out. Please help. I get through some and then feel like it is so easy, but then need to get back to normal daily tasks of taking care of 4 kids ages 2 months - 8 years. And I am completely struck with overwhelm and anxiety everytime I have to get back to it again. Exhausted. Please help

[@ProcrastinatorsAnon]

We suspect my sister in law has some form of ADHD and my brother is constantly frustrated and judging her. She's "in sight, still out of mind" basically. I suggested he put simple processes in place and more importantly, be the one who initiates each process since he's the one who notices and is bothered by clothes and mugs everywhere. Alas, he is stuck in the "I do my tasks, she does hers" mentality, while she unconsciously doesn't consider those tasks "hers" either and goes on doing what she likes. She doesn't judge herself, but that also means mugs growing mold under beds is a tiny blip before she moves on. I wonder if she's a rebel...

[@susieadams1553]

I am thinking maybe 🤔 I might have some Adhd traits ( clutterbug for sure) but fairly organised due to good training habits . However I am fascinated by the shelves and beautifully organised boxes behind Cass lol which I aspire to achieve xx

[@melinabarry9527]

My friends are not receptive to my diagnosis. I can feel it. I no longer apologize as much for being late and instead I explain how haed I worked to be on time and show them the time table and tell them all about the timers and now I'm annoying and no one wants to hear "my excuses".

[@ShePaints]

They don’t sound very loving. A friend should be on your side, wanting the best for you, and you for them, so i think it’s GREAT that you’re standing up for your brain, but wanted to support you and say that you need less selfish “loved ones” who are FOR you.

[@noracomeau2986]

I've been this way my whole adult life & heard all the criticisms, and I'm 70.

[@limonade2684]

I dont have ADHD and I find it disrespectful, if somebody is late. My friends are on time and I do a lot, to be on time too. I plan my day, if there is an appointment in the evening. My partner is annoyed, when we are too early, but I am annoyed, if we have to rush and drive too fast. With not relieable people I do different appointments. I say, I go to the restaurant at six, if you are there, fine, if not, fine too. This helps me not to become angry.

[@SF-ru3lp]

Super conversation. Love to both. XG Ire

[@lindar1715]

We have autism and adhd and ocd all over in our family. I’m starting to hear that they might be in the same spectrum or branches of the spectrum- have you heard of this? Autism definitely comes with super powers of higher intelligence and memory in their areas of hyperfocus. I know adhd is not autism, but I am inclined to think there is more to it than just mental illness.

[@katia_g213]

🤔 I just heard Cas go over her day, and while I relate to it, I also don't. My health problems built up a sorry of schedule for me to be on, but I can push not eating until 4pm if I'm actually busy or upset to where I'm that distracted. It's like I'm in a whole 'nother world. Is this ADHD? Because I do have bad depression, anxiety, and PTSD with symptoms of OCD that I take to be depression.

[@ShePaints]

I think Kristin is AMAZING. But I would challenge her saying it’s we who are amazing and not giving adhd the credit by saying that our brains ARE us. Our minds are responsible for our personality, all Of it, good or bad!

[@mlg1635]

? Please Cas, can you watch the Mel Robbins podcast with dr.Gabor Maté about adhd?!

[@kateseivwright9919]

I do not have any of those support systems and no spare money to pay someone to teach me or socialise with me ( single mother of two)… what to do?

[@BeckySmyth-gp4ik]

There are endless free tips and guidance for ADHD on KZbin. You will feel less alone too.

[@katybamford3314]

Thank you so much for bringing up how money, race, class etc affect ADHD. I often think how much things would be easy if I had enough money for a cleaner and someone to do my laundry. Or to pay for a private diagnosis instead of being on the waiting list for years and I could get medication sooner. I could pay for a financial advisor etc. A lot of the downsides of ADHD can be managed with money. The first 2 alone would be life changing for me, that’s why I love Clutterbug

[@filomenaturcios8725]

Cass ❤

[@helenabastarache7429]

I just accepted a new job as a team lead and I have to say it's been very overwhelming for my brain I can't remember anything and my mind is wandering to things that interest me. I'm not sure I can do this job it just seems like alot of steps to remember 😢

[@brendareid4884]

Oh wow. I'm 66 and still have these issues. I was doing pretty good until my older sister who is a narcissist has just got me so confused.

[@FunnyShellBear]

Classic sign of being around a narcissist is feeling confused… switch your energy and attention back to you.

[@melinabarry9527]

It like my to do list is all on one line with no commas. That's my brain as sokn as I wake up

[@dyannepitt9311]

The mom's guilt gets me everyday on top of having ADHD. I'm doing enough yet feel like I've done nothing

[@tamarshugert4600]

Pen (who I love!) also has a Nero topical wife to do all the executive functionings for him. Man, if I was married to her, I would think my ADHD was awesome too.

[@stacyw607]

Maybe this is me???? I lose things, my house is a wreck, I go to start a task (mostly at work) and I can be right in the middle of it and I completely forget what I am doing. I honestly thought I was getting dementia

[@stephanieboyette5180]

OK, I’m not ADHD, but I do have dyslexia would share some treats with other Neuro divergent… I have to say this messaging from your guest is way off… there have been studies show that well yes certain regions of the brain like the prefrontal cortex do not get as much blood flow to that area. There are other sectors of the brain for Neuro divergence they get significantly more blood flow that actually do allow them super powers… For instance, as a point to show about dyslexia as I’ve looked up some things with regards to stats on functioning dyslexics … we make up roughly 15 to 20% of the population but make up 40% of the self-made millionaires. We also make up roughly 35% of the entrepreneurs in a large number of us go to work as either architects, engineers of varying kinds, and artists… to that point NASA actually hires roughly 50% of their engineers, as dyslexic because they have the super ability to connect, seemingly desperate pieces of information and find patterns where others struggle or cannot identify patterns. By the way, it is not just dyslexic that are good at this, people with ADHD, also doing fairly well collectively, in this ability to identify patterns… I like to think of it is yes, well people who are Neuro divergent have a super power. There is a cost that comes along with that.

[@stephanieboyette5180]

One more thing to add to this point… yes, the cost can be high and that’s where neurodivergent had to work extra hard to help themselves in the areas for the struggle… but I have to say in my 46 years of existence, I will see more amazing things come out of people who are Neuro divergent than I ever have the Neurotypical… not to say they aren’t smart it’s just their brain is wired differently, and they disperse their efforts more evenly across their brain. Where is Nuro divergent, hyper focus, blood flow and efforts to different parts of the brain under different conditions. That said it is the reason why were able to excel at endeavors that others wouldn’t even attempt to dabble in unless they were going for a masters or doctorate degree… that’s the power of a Neuro divergent brain. Again there are cops involved, and some people with the right support, especially in early childhood have an easier time of managing those costs.

[@vickyrobert2669]

yes!! why is it always in the fridge?????

[@helenabastarache7429]

I also interrupt people and I tend to hyper focus

[@heatheroliver9316]

When I was diagnosed as a kid, "they" didn't help me at all. No coping skills. No techniques. No grace offered. No coaching for my parents. It's a travesty.They used all the negative terms for me. Unmotivated, undisciplined, etc.

[@paulapazdernik2498]

❤

[@lisajoy9588]

My mind doesn’t have a clue what my hands are doing. I put stuff down in random places because my brain doesn’t know that I’m setting it down. 😅

[@helenabastarache7429]

And my boss is overwhelmed with me not getting it in the first 2 weeks

[@helenabastarache7429]

I started crying in front of my boss cause I was scared she would get rid of me but she said it's OK lena your doing great

[@ericag2233]

ADHD ,currently retired, and took Ritalin while working. I have thought “why not give normal people pills to speed them up?”

[@cherieiduke1723]

Idk if she has ever watched a marvel movie. Those with super power and are different are always marginal

[@zo_471]

I appreciate the time you’ve put into this content, however when the guest referenced TikTok as a main source for education she lost a lot of credibility. Social media has no oversight or regulation with regard to scientific research or education. At best it’s just one person’s anecdotal experience and that’s if it’s not a sponsored post. Please don’t get your education from TikTok 🤡

[@MichelleCarlisi]

She’s very credible and knows what she is doing. I was part of her program focused. She was just referencing that the topic is being discussed on a variety of social media platforms.

[@nanisatinrose7772]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@klinton9662]

You had me until 44 minutes. As if.

[@wisteria4981]

I haven’t watched this interview yet but I believe the carnivore diet actually either helps or reverse’s this condition.

[@sarahwbs]

No it does not. Please don't spread misinformation about medical conditions.

[@joannegillis6629]

@@sarahwbs❤

[@wisteria4981]

@@sarahwbs no need to be so defensive….just going by lots of testimonies.

[@lampjerulez]

@@wisteria4981 i do hope you just dont go off some hear say tough, just because loads of people say so, doesnt make it true. Bit out of context but just to explain what i mean by thinking for yourself/check sources: if you are in a room with a blue sweater and everyone is claiming you wear a red sweater, would you believe them that your sweater is indeed red now?

[@ronnie-lynn]

Carnivore diet has been “said” to HELP inflammatory diseases. Such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, some autoimmune diseases as well! But it IS NOT able to “reverse” or “cure” Neurodivergence at all, whatsoever. So that is totally misinformation….

[@coletteanderson1012]

Will you please let your professional guest speaker SPEAK AT ALL.???.

[@MichelleCarlisi]

Do you understand what ADHD is? We don’t mean to interrupt. It’s part of impulse control.

[@cherylkalsch5107]

They are children, not kiddos. I don’t like that term.