Do I Have ADHD?

Rate yourself on these 18 core symptoms of adult ADHD as Dr. Greenaway describes each one.
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[@randapandamusic5544]

That awkward moment when you try to take an ADHD test only to get distracted and not finish it...

[@TrinaSafiya]

Same.

[@nekomimitheiii6091]

3rd times the charm... ;-;

[@harumaru9609]

or you get hung up on how people talk in meme format and go down the rabbit hole of wondering what is wrong with the world and fantasize about time traveling to the 80s.

[@roddo1955]

That's because the delivery of this guy is dense, he waffles, speaks in a monotone voice in a weird cadence. Weird pauses and he repeats the same things in different ways within one sentence. Everybody would get bored/confused listening to him. The editing is terribly done.

[@vooort]

2 mins in and im already just staring at the comments

[@noahradomski285]

Damn this is the highest score I’ve gotten on any test smh

[@ThBlueSalamander]

Same

[@philthehatfilms]

Feels good, like we've achieved something for once!

[@lactose7733]

When it got to number 6 I realized I had stopped noting the numbers. Mentally and physically

[@MetalDetroit]

@@lactose7733 Six what ?

[@Sullivan433]

​@@lactose7733 same. I had to review some parts cause I completely lost track of the numbers

[@mjhopgoodswe]

Organising and prioritizing tasks is piss easy. It is remembering to stick to the plan that is my biggest problem.

[@NottyAries]

Fact! 😂

[@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192]

Making a basket doesn’t work if you don’t use and fling your keys etc

[@jamssy3409]

@@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192??

[@phantomscreech4277]

I have this problem I always make plans and they never happen

[@gurleen7041]

YES OMG. i remember one of my friends insisted i didn’t have adhd because i was so easily able to plan everything. i’m always super peculiar with rules and stuff and i always love organizing tasks. my problem is sticking with it and even remembering that i have tasks to do even though i spent so much time creating them

[@MINDFREEKxbl]

Lake outside window looks very nice

[@fulicious2991]

I wonder if the white thing that flashed by the window, was a swan or something?

[@AmyGarciaauthor]

@@fulicious2991 I think it was a dog

[@MartianKyo]

Classic adhd thing to say. :D

[@wishfuldeity]

screw youu it does

[@goodvibesonly476]

I thought it was a poster lol

[@AntOn-nf9fi]

How many here can honestly say they can sit through a whole KZbin video you are interested in, without having the urge to get up and tell someone about it?

[@A_Box]

Perhaps try 2x or 3x the speeed?

[@RaunienTheFirst]

If I'm interested in something going on I'm undistractable. Nothing is going to pull me away

[@constantinanton8538]

To visualize myself working on something I am really interested in, it is really hard to start at first, but then it is like I am alone in a empty room but the floor is filled with folded junk paper, I push them asside and make a space for myself and just pick one paper that I am interested in.

[@borys4]

I've burned through like 5 video's that could not keep my attention.

[@sketchywolfgrl9564]

I can if the subject really catches my focus but there's times I'll be off and running or flipping to another video lol

[@zacharyeasley5881]

Do you organize your bookshelf like that to see if it’ll trigger a response? Lol

[@BenDover-ek1zp]

First thing I noticed was the lake, then the bookshelf. The lake on the one hand is calming, the bookshelf, on the other, is so irritating.

[@9WEAVER9]

@@BenDover-ek1zp I just feel bad for those books, and with the last name Dover, it's truly ironic you as well would feel irritated in the state of those toppled bindings

[@YolandaMorenoA]

Lol 😂 I just kept thinking thru all the video “does he just throw the books there or there is an order, maybe some little ones for the curves to leave no spaces or maybe he doesn’t care about leaving spaces” was irritating, even the lake was not very calming when thinking about the books haha

[@sachab6098]

I figured it out! The bookshelf is curved 😝

[@sweet_veganmomma4188]

For everyone bothered by the bookshelf, have you ever been assessed for autism spectrum? I am autistic and noticing things like that, I’m told, are not things neuro typical people do!

[@charlieward7606]

i think as an adult its weird to answer these, because as we grow up we develope strategies to deal with this, i make lists to keep thoughts in order, organize stuff in ways it cant be forgoten, have routines almost like a tik of checking phone, keys, knife wallet in my pockets... its why i dont loose stuff much anymore, its why i can hold down a job as a mechanic. we can even benefit from using our hyperfocus as a plus

[@shiftace11]

Auto pay bills, phone tracker and tile tracker on my key fob because i lose them all the time. Problem with hyperfocus is its only on the things we really like. for me its video games, PC building and racing. Or something that is very interesting.

[@charlieward7606]

@@shiftace11 ahah video games and cars sounds just like me as well xD I recently quit my job and my hyper focus on finishing my car has got me going to bed early and waking up early it’s even made it so I hyper focus on working for others so I can earn money. So I can trick my brain into associating fixing someone else’s car with having money to fix mine. And If I get past the procrastination I generally get really focused on anything, I organized all the screw in my garage yesterday xD

[@essentialasa]

Agreed but I hate this because it makes me feel really exhausted and like I can never relax. I'm always checking my list, making sure I'm sticking to the routine, admonishing myself for getting off routine, checking behind myself, etc... I want to be able to just do something without feeling like I'm obsessing over every detail and over analyzing it.

[@charlieward7606]

@@essentialasa ahah yep,blessing and a curse i find. yesterday i found out i had a bad part on a engine im building, i hyper focused on finding one all night, went to bed way to late, then couldnt sleep for hours because i was still focused on it so i woke up really late and groggy BUT i found the part i needed and now its all good and without that obsessive behaviour it may have taken me an extra couple of days to find it. ive quit my main job and now working for myself so its a lot easier to deal with a "bad" day like that but i just have to make sure i do enough work and dont get distracted by life

[@killaknight12]

OH MY GOD I never realized that the only reason I rarely lose stuff is, that I always got certain spots for certain items and I check my pockets all the time for keys, wallet and phone, which actually sounds like a tik. I also regularely get a small heartattack when I can't feel my phone... while holding it in my other hand.

[@matteast927]

The test starts at 2.25 for those fast forwarding through the talking. 1=sometimes 2=often, 3=very often.

[@mahadhir]

I thought I was the only one.

[@lucymh2032]

You forgot 0=never

[@leopereira4718]

Not even a minute in and I already had the playback speed on 2x. Could've skipped the whole test right then and there lmao

[@TheLionessGoddess]

@@lucymh2032 I totally forgot 0 too, and instead counted "1, 2, 3, 4". SMH.

[@dayweed4556]

If you are going to skip half the test and cannot even listen for 20 mins. You dont need to do the test for adhd you will be sure you have it.

[@veggiet2009]

2:01 explaination of the scale Part 1 - Attention Deficit 2:28 symptom 1: accidental mistakes 3:30 symptom 2: sustaining attention during tasks / play activities 4:30 symptom 3: focusing on conversation 5:10 symptom 4: follow though 6:00 symptom 5: difficulty organizing 7:39 symptom 6: avoiding long tasks 8:20 symptom 7: often loses things 8:57 symptom 8: easily distracted 9:58 symptom 9: often forgetful 10:40 It's possibly ADHD 11:11 other things that can cause symptoms Part 2 - Hyperactivity / Impulsivity 13:03 symptom 1: Often Fidgets 13:20 symptom 2: often leaves seat 13:45 symptom 3: runs about when it's innapropriate 14:04 symptom 4: unable to play quietly 14:20 symptom 5: on the go 14:45 symptom 6: talks excessively 15:10 symptom 7: answers quickly 15:40 symptom 8: has difficulty waiting for turn 16:05 symptom 9: interrupts

[@itismereverie]

God thank you so much I was distracted reading the comments before this, makes this all easier

[@flimflam7254]

a literal god

[@princesscheeni]

This helps bc cannot get through this video LOL

[@thehighpriestess8431]

But watch the video...

[@saintessa]

Also part 2, can feel more ...like restlessness and like anxiety but without the anxiety. You can also be part.2 if you have periods of time where talking feels exhausting - usually after being really hyped up. Or also the switching of thoughts which makes you lose focus, is hyper. What do you guys think? Anyone been diagnosed with ADHD C as well and are surprised you weren't diagnosed ADHD I (ADD)? P.s also standing or sitting in one place (from the duration of waiting at traffic lights or in a line - to being at a 3 hour long concert) it starts to hurt and build up anxiety, I jiggle, readjust, fidget, stamp on the spot, walk in circles... Those things I haven't seen as manifestations of hyperactivity. But wait, are you saying no.5 (driven by a motor) is what I just mentioned? Cause that question always stumped me tbh

[@blacksheep1045]

I relate to these so much I always thought it was just my personality or me being dumb

[@Kortita]

Same!

[@DrGreenaway]

That's pretty common. Many people find it a relief to find out that they have an island of deficit with a name rather than just being absent-minded or dumb. There's a great book title called, "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy" about adult ADHD.

[@norahabdulsathaar4243]

@@DrGreenaway a student Dr. Told me that adults cannot have ADHD after I opened up to him about my symptoms. I feel very discouraged to get help now. I thought the same growing up.

[@714KH]

@@norahabdulsathaar4243 My doctor's replacement was surprised when I told her I was in the middle of a dignosis for it at 30 (because it's typically done during childhood and adolescence). But thankfully in my case she was very kind and supportive and reassuring about it. Please get help if you think you have ADHD. It's very much treatable and help can change your life.

[@Horendus123]

Same. Iv always “worked around” all of my attention issues and tried my best to hide all of them because I dont want to appear stupid. But after hearing these symptoms I realise there is more to it since they are all so relatable. Every single one of them is a 2 or 3 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@luwildy]

"Inefficient bopping around" is a perfect description of my life

[@NoisieBastrdd]

hahaha same

[@hp8087]

Reading the comment section, while listening in 1.75 x speed, and also looking at my discord messages, and also having a calculator at hand.

[@awaliarp8260]

Thanks for the advice!

[@joesinclair137]

@William Peterson It's ADHD if you're doing all of them, but not paying attention to any of them, all at the same time... LOL

[@henzobean]

For me: 3 screens (phone, moniter, tv); while playing a game, and eating lmao I'm so fucked, it's 2 am

[@91722854]

for the people who can't follow and keep phasing in and out of the symptoms he mentioned, here's the list: 1. careless (accidental) mistakes, fails to give close attention to details during tasks. 2. Difficulty sustaining attention. 3. does not seem to listen when spoken to 4. does not follow through or has difficulty finishing undesirable tasks, 5. difficulty organising belongings or tasks 6. often avoids or dislikes concentration tasks 6.misplaces things 8 easily distracted 9. forgetful in daily activities.

[@karenlouwsma2349]

Thank you!!

[@hyperthinker2622]

The fact that I replay 3x the first few minutes beacuse I immediately forgot how many numbers are there in the rating 😅

[@divreenable]

Same!

[@micahjoelgeimer4215]

Just had to do this, I was apparently on the wrong number because my head kept going elswhere lol

[@roddo1955]

Because he overexplains, circumvents, makes a point but then repeats it backwards and he waffles. Anyone would get distracted. Imagine him giving an hour long lecture on how to bake a cake.

[@dvf4550]

@@roddo1955 Personally I found the explanations very helpful and I'm glad he did. The written down questions were very helpful and provided the structure needed. Of course everyone is different and I'm sorry it didn't work for you.

[@roddo1955]

@@dvf4550 you are so kind to seek me out and tell me you had a different experience. Please, don't lose any sleep over it; I will be fine, I think.

[@BunsGlaizin]

I was a 2 or higher on every one. Always thought I was just broken. Nice to hear I am not alone and others have gone through all this. I'm 25 and am having a consult with my Dr tomorrow.

[@constantinanton8538]

Hi, have you got your diagnostic ?

[@yashveeraudit]

How did it go ?

[@mekverseedits]

What happened? Hopefully it helped

[@Bruh-ud5wy]

im also interested, howd it go?

[@BunsGlaizin]

@@yashveeraudit Turns out I did have ADHD. My symptoms were just more the Attentive Disorder then the Hyperactive Disorder. Been on ritalin since the appointment and its crazy how much its changed my life.

[@jennysanimations4181]

Me: **has diagnosed ADHD/ADD and started medication recently** Also me: _Hmm do I have?_

[@brianhamilton4803]

same lmao

[@SlamboSVV]

same

[@manicfoot]

Very good way of explaining ADHD. The confusing thing about it is that many symptoms overlap with depression. I think that's why I only got formally diagnosed at 34. I'm sure I have both ADHD and depression, but stimulants have a much larger impact on my brain than anti-depressants, so think I'm more ADHD than depressive.

[@EazZieD]

This is interesting to read, the reason for me is because I can feel down or lethargic, but when I even think about making a coffee and after drinking it too i feel so alive so focused so motivated, then later when it wears off im back to my normal self, unorganized unfocused and general confusion

[@harumaru9609]

Most serotonin re-uptake medications actually negatively affect ADHD by influencing lower dopamine levels. Dopamine is already low in individuals with ADHD, they need more to be able to focus (hence the stimulant dependency like coffee or other means of dopamine inducing substances like marijuana). I'm pretty sure most people experience comorbidity with depression and ADHD because they're frustrated with their lack of organization or ability to be effective on a daily basis. :( Totally a snake eating itself.

[@manicfoot]

@@harumaru9609 I totally agree. When I was on antidepressants my shame spirals/feelings of inadequacy brought on by being forgetful or scatterbrained were a lot worse. Don't get me wrong, it's not like stimulants completely fix these things, but they calm my brain down to a point where I don't get angry at myself when I'm forgetful. It's more "Oh, I'd better watch out for that" as opposed to "You are so very, very dumb and everyone knows it."

[@roddo1955]

Have you gone to a psych to properly diagnose you? It would be such a waste of time wondering if you are instead of getting yourself assessed by a pro

[@roddo1955]

@@harumaru9609 ouroubouros

[@Ogaitnas900]

I'm writing these down and using them as a guide for when I talk to my psychiatrist soon. There are SO MANY things in my life that could be explained by an ADHD diagnosis (including that one time as a child where they tested me for it! ha) that if I don't have a guide I'm sure I'll just sound like a manic hypochondriac.

[@amelialakeman8262]

he explains his examples of the symptoms so well. I thought as well 'this is me but you're probably just being a hyperchondriac', but when you can also relate inside and out to more in-depth examples like this you do have to wonder. I need to look into those other things too though so who knows. But Good luck!

[@brainwashalpha5495]

@@amelialakeman8262 i learned a new word - hypochondriac. i do feel that way thinking about adhd. like am i really struggling with undiagnosed adhd or am i just being overly worried and self interested

[@amelialakeman8262]

@@brainwashalpha5495 you know what though, just as an update I have since had a counsellor recommend to me that I get tested for ADHD and a doctor who thinks I show enough genuine symptoms that it would be worth my while as well... So coming from someone (myself) who also thought they were probably just being a hyperchondriac, you're probably not over-thinking it or reading too much into stuff and it probably would be worth your while properly getting it checked out at some point if you're struggling in your daily life and also showing a bunch of symptoms.... Even if you don't show all the symptoms... I'd say that means we definitely need more strategies for stuff even if it turns out to not be ADHD!

[@brainwashalpha5495]

@@amelialakeman8262 thanks for the response! it brings me a lot of hope to know that others experience the same thing with adhd symptoms even if it turns out to be my own poor management skills. i could definitely use a little organization in my life

[@amelialakeman8262]

@@brainwashalpha5495 I would definitely recommend talking to an adult ADHD professional about it at some point! The thing is if we feel like we don't have the skills to function at an optimal level in our day to day lives and that something is holding us back, that probably means we need more strategies, whether either of us have ADHD or not! Although depending on how costly it is where you live, if it's much cheaper to go see some kind of general councelor/ psychologist first instead of going straight to a psychiatrist/ psychologist who specialises in ADHD, or even finding a really good doctor who doesn't laugh at you and takes your problems seriously, there might be no harm in doing that first! I still have a 6 month wait ahead of me for my assessment and it's expensive! 🤮

[@shaynerawson878]

I had to watch 3 times because I kept focusing on the bending bookshelf

[@marctestarossa]

When my girlfriend asks me (for the 4th time, because she knows me and gives me a lot of chances) to look if there is enough space in the big paper bin in our backyard for those boxes we want to throw away. And I'm like 'sure, I will try really hard this time!' and I'm leaving our apartment and in my head I'm like 'look into the bin! look into the bin! look into the bin!..' and I'm halfway down the stairs (we live on the highest floor in the building) and I'm still like 'look into the bin! Look into...' Next thing I remember is being almost at the supermarket, writing my girl that it just didn't work... But she's super cool and she loves me the way I am and she is very supportive to me finally getting my diagnosis. (Found out that I might have ADHD about a week ago and I'm over thirty.. so ^^ that's the way we go now)

[@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192]

You’re really lucky. I lose my relationships because they don’t get it or don’t want to get it

[@Monicalia]

I remember being asked if I had ADHD when I was a kid. I think everyone treated it as a joke because I was a very restless child. But as I grow older, I think if I've been undiagnosed. The best way I can describe myself is that I am easily distracted yet I don't pay attention to anything in particular. I struggle with anxiety, because I don't trust my brain. I always fear I forgot something, I put something in a place and completely forget about it, I have a hard time doing things slowly (walking especially), I check my backpack 30 times because even though I know I put things inside, I just HAVE to make sure they're there, I talk too fast and too loud, I do 10 tasks at once and finish maybe 2 of them. My attention span is literally the worst.

[@XXXkazeXXX]

I've already got a diagnosis but oh boy it made me laugh when after four minutes i got fed up with the slow speed, sped up to 1,5x and just sighed out in relief :'D

[@A_Box]

Does watching at higher speeds really help with ADHD?

[@bobbyd1658]

@@A_Box helps with sustaining attention if its sped up

[@vilijavelykyte3532]

What a great video, providing us with examples of each symptom. I'm seeing my psychiatrist on November 11. Until then I'm trying to figure out what is going on with my brain. Thank you!

[@NottyAries]

I just went through this. I knew something was wrong with my brain but couldn't figure out what it was. I was thinking early onset dementia or a tumor ... Turns out after consulting with my doctor, a therapist, a neurologist and a psychiatrist. Is diagnosed with adult ADHD. Blew my mind.

[@ThBlueSalamander]

How did it turn out?

[@MomoSimone22]

I'm getting an assessment in just over a week and I'm hoping for a diagnosis of ADHD, because if it's not that, then something else is wrong with my brain haha!

[@vilijavelykyte3532]

Hi@@ThBlueSalamander , sorry i never knew there was a reply of yours in here. I did get diagnosed with ADHD. It made my life a little bit easier:) at least the constant self-blame is almost gone at this point. I'm almost ready to accept myself for who I am, now that i know the reasoning behind my weird character!

[@samuelgarcia9853]

1- 2.5 2- 2.5 3- i zone out when I’m talking to someone, I listen what they say, those words have meaning, but I don’t process them 3 4- I do something, I have to do something else, I go do the other task, but I should thst first task first, but the other one could be quicker so I get rid of it, and I keep switching between tasks, 3 5- idk about this one honestly 6- there’s stuff that I HAVE to do and I know I have to do them, but I can’t get myself to do it, and I want to do it, and I’m told I have to do it before x day but I can’t force myself 7- I LOSE Everything everywhere 8- im zoned out most of the day

[@samuelgarcia9853]

I forgot to rate the last ones…

[@FalcoStarlight]

@@samuelgarcia9853 😂

[@kindsir2734]

I found this interesting and I scored very high on all of them. It seems to have gotten worse. My question is , will ptsd create adhd? My problems seemed to magnify after a highway , head on accident in 2015.

[@user-sj4xy9qe3o]

I got through the first test, then got distracted reading comments 😂. I've been obsessing over researching ADHD since I suspected it in myself about 2 weeks ago. I've been talking to my mom about my behavior as a kid, she's convinced I have it. My official evaluation is next week. I am really looking forward to some clarity. Then I'll be getting 3 of my 4 children evaluated.... our house is a bit crazy, my poor husband. 🤦‍♀️

[@HighCarbDiabetic]

How did you go??

[@BlancaEstella4837]

So what was the diagnosis ?

[@aserioussalamander9475]

I was able to watch this only because he's reading me like a book. I can concentrate on things that are interesting. I got a degree in chemistry because it was interesting, but now that I am working I just nod and agree with my boss in the workplace because it is boring.

[@amelialakeman8262]

let's face it having to listen to instructions/being told what to do is always boring! It's easier to just to be told one tiny little thing at a time and go off and do that, or mess around yourself and find what works through trial and error, rather than be expected to take in a load of instructions all at once! If you have a good mind for chemistry you'll probably be able to figure out what he/she was trying to tell you most of the time anyway

[@kekz0r]

I finally booked an appointment. I put a 3 on all these questions. I imagine that is not normal at all if you're "normal". Accidentally answered ten of them. I don't know how or why. I'm 35. I just want to be diagnosed. It would answer so many questions. Life, right now, does not cut it for me. If this is all I am, I'm out.

[@Herfinnur]

Just get the diagnosis and get on the meds ADHD medication is the most effective and varied medication in all of psychiatry

[@annachan8151]

Hang in there friend. Getting a diagnosis might take some work. You can face people who don't really get it or believe it. If you find a good psychiatrist and get tested for ADD make sure to mention if you had these symptoms before the age of 12.

[@kekz0r]

@@Herfinnur I'm hoping. Thanks

[@kekz0r]

@@annachan8151 Talked to my parents. And thinking back to when I had an assistant for myself in grade two just to get me to class.. idk why this wasn't thought of from the people closest to me when I was a child. If they knew, or even suspected, but still let it go.... Thanks for the advice. ❤️

[@Ennello]

I'm so glad I got diagnosed when I was 6. I never stuggled in school, but I was just wild. I graduated valedictorian in high school, but then started struggling at university, as all of a sudden I had to put in amounts of work that I never had to before. If not for an ADHD diagnosis, I would've been lost and confused.

[@missmallow7056]

i struggled a bit in school but it got worse when i went to uni. i would find myself fiddling on my phone, feeling like i just wanted to bolt out of there and missing like more than half the lecture cause after 5 minutes I would zone out then tune back in and back like ah shit lmao

[@pokidev027]

I honestly don't know anymore. I started going to the psychiatrist when I turned 17 because I felt like I couldn't function normally and thought I was lazy, yet everyone always praised me. I also nearly broke down because I failed a school year then, I just couldn't panic about it, if that makes sense. I felt like I didn't care that I was failing even tho I was scared to death inside. Something that I always say to try and explain my thoughts is "Me and my brain don't think differently" and by that I mean that I feel or think something, but my brain still has more power over my body that it just doesn't let me. Just like that fear that I felt, but my brain ignored. But that was a few months after I reached out for help. My psychiatrist wouldn't give me any medication even few months into the sessions, we also mostly only talked and I felt like it was pointless going there, but I tried forcing myself because I heard so many people say that it'll help me. In the end even a year later, when I turned 18, the doctor kept telling me they couldn't help me and that they can't diagnose me. Oh also did I forget to mention that they ALL said I can't be diagnosed with ADHD before 18. I lost all trust in them, but I don't know what will happen. I failed my second school year, which in my country means I can no longer go to school for free, so I somehow have to find a job. I know I can do it and I know I can survive, but I'm not sure how will I do it... Thank you for reading.

[@dinoknight1075]

hope you make it

[@lol-ct7xw]

damn that sucks. your right about one thing, the brain has always more power. the mind is always the thing brain sacrifices

[@fraac]

holy crap. i even have the impulsive ones like interrupting people when i can see where they're going (i find that delightful when people do it to me, like "yes! we're vibing! we can have a high bandwidth conversation!". yet some people really need to plod all the way to the end of the sentence and get very upset when you don't. so interrupting isn't just a trait, it's an entirely different mindset. interesting)

[@MrNoobPL]

1. turn on video 2. skip a minute in through the intro 3. watch for 30 seconds 4. pause and scroll down into the comments 5. read comments for 20 minutes 6. get bored and leave

[@wenbucha]

my test score is 20+6 and I have no problem sleeping whatsoever (i always sleepy) i'm good standing/sitting still (with books), I'm patience, I'm also an okay listener because one of my interest happen to be stories. I also good with crafting... it is calming. but i have bazillion of project unfinished. bazillion of things missing. stupid mistakes. I took attention to people's talking but I often miss the important parts or crucial details at the time it matters, but I swear I did listen as attentive as I can to the point it become frustrating. My mother has OCPD, and I think she made me slightly more organized/calm than typical ADHD

[@BuckRogers2000]

I greatly appreciate your actually referring to DSM - 5 and explaining how each manifests. I rate pretty high into most, if not all. I'm going to see if I can weasel a VA appointment to get an official diagnosis. THANKS!!!

[@justinalane5242]

I can't believe how accurate this is. I've always wondered why I am the way I am. This definitely fits.

[@FarukN]

This man might have saved my life, but also was about to kill me with his pace of speaking :( I held myself not to skip anything, and i did it :)

[@cookiecrunch7193]

HAHA I WAS LITERALLY SCROLLING THROUGH THE NEXT RECOMMEND VIDEOS MINDLESSLY 😭

[@LB0206]

Once again, on the one hand, I appreciate the slow, calm tone, on the other, it's almost agonisingly slow 😅

[@Olterior]

Watched it at 2x speed

[@DrGreenaway]

I know. I need to pick up the pace, change my tone more, and not repeat so much. I'm working on it.

[@chunmingku3609]

The Taxes one really hit home. Thank you.

[@KerryFairbanks]

I wish I had the capacity to speak as calm and controlled as this man.

[@maxmarker4751]

So the question is how do I go about getting help.. I've researched for some but end up getting overwhelmed and putting it off. I tend to do that a lot. Also thanks for the video. Growing up I was always told I was smart but I had anger problems.(around7-9 years old and took anger management) I was obnoxious. Blurting out answers. Had troubles focusing on reading even though my grandmother was a reading tutor. I had some troubles sleeping at night because I would just lay there feeling anxious (I didn't know what it was at the time but felt like I was going to Disney world the next day. Always getting kicked out of school or getting detention. I did well on my math test in middle school and high school but slacked in doing any home work. I didn't Even bring my instrument home from band and practicing it at home. Something I enjoyed doing. Which I haven't done in years. I'm 28 now. I've had troubles keeping down jobs even ones I liked because of some stupid reason or another. I enjoyed delivering for Amazon because I enjoy driving and it was good exercise and I was good at it. I always thought it was just anxiety. Which it could be but after watching several videos on ADHD and this one video. I honestly think I have it. It just sucks no one pointed it out before. And I have a hard time following through with things. I don't have medical and I don't even have a general physician. So it's not like I can talk to my doctor about it. Anyways sorry for the over sharing and thanks again for the video and any extra help is appreciated.

[@9cloudrachel207]

lol same! Anger management before 10 years old. and yeah. how the hell do you get help. I'm in the same boat rn. the thing is that it takes so long to see a psychiatrist, so my brain is like "its ok ill just look into it tomorrow, one more day wont make a difference". its like unless I can get the help RIGHT NOW my brain and I get into a huge battle. its not an adaptive thought to have but its hard to break out of it

[@TheFlohRiDa]

I feel you. The way you described your childhood problems feels like I looked into a mirror. I had the literal same thing going on. Very impulsive, couldnt wait, time felt like crawling and weeks were eternities before christmas. My saving grace in live is that something happened that I managed to catch the curve when I was around 18. I managed to loose the hyperactive side of it, as I can sleep well, have no problem waiting for stuff and so on but I am still inattentive. Very much so. For example, im watching this instead working on an assingment I should do x)

[@MrDarkanLTU]

Same dude. Same..

[@brainwashalpha5495]

i feel like im reading my own thoughts, everything you said like being good at tests but chronically procrastinating at homework, having bad sleep issues because my brain is too active and especially the part about being good at band but not practicing. ill bet you're not alone in this and i really wish you well.

[@jeffvanblommestein6767]

I stopped at you picking up the book..... Answer.... yes!

[@cathyl3526]

I was just diagnosed at 59 a few months ago. Working out med dosages. I've always been the flaky one or absent-minded professional.

[@ashleycollett9333]

Thank you so much for replacing the words "careless mistakes" with "accidental errors".

[@DrGreenaway]

Exactly. We care about the mistakes; they aren't careless.

[@rudetins]

The exampels for adults are so helpful, thank you very much!

[@Guitardude-hm2fl]

My whole life my mom told me I was normal and I just had a bad attitude and now that I’m older I see how wrong she was☹️

[@DrGreenaway]

There is a great book called "You Mean I'm Not Stupid, Lazy, or Crazy?" about adult ADHD. I'm glad you figured out that she was wrong. And, I like your avatar. I've recently been really getting into the Rolling Stones lately.

[@Guitardude-hm2fl]

@@DrGreenaway thank you, I’ll definitely be giving it a read. And thank you, I discovered them a few years ago and they’re good tunes to jam out to.

[@Midnight-fox18]

Fantastic video. I’m not sure what’s more telling; the fact that I displayed the vast majority of the inattentive symptoms, or… the fact that I literally forgot what my total score was because I got distracted in the middle of the video. Oops.

[@saintessa]

What about when you feel like you're concentrating SO hard, but then STILL write down a date wrong even though you're CERTAIN.... drives you insane sometimes.

[@yuli0161]

I was distracted by the nice view your window offers and the mug ☕️ looking extra printerest and aesthetically pleasing

[@kaidongwei4406]

I am someone who has many of these symptoms (a rating of 15 based on the criteria), but since trying out Ritalin in 2019 for a few days and realising it did not work, I didn’t go back to my doctor. I was able to finish my university with a top 20 percentile result without any medication (UNSW in Australia, one of the top-ranked university in Australia), but life is kind of like a daily struggle for me. I consider myself to have better attention to details than others (I made a lot of efforts to avoid small mistake, often meaning that I need to check my work several times), do not seem to have trouble actively listening to others and not losing things often, but I do exhibit some of the other symptoms. I am now again at a productivity rut, and hope to visit another psychiatrist to get help. I am sharing my experience because I hope that this might help others who are searching on the internet for people that exhibit similar trait to themselves.

[@Dave-dl8ey]

Sounds like you don’t have ADHD. If you had it, you would know. Productivity ruts are normal for everyone, but this usually means you are not genuinely excited and energised by the tasks you are doing (work/home etc). That’s also expected if it’s not something you truly enjoy. That’s most likely what you’re experiencing, and you might also be feeling some other stressors about life and uncertainty about other thing’s currently in your life too. Also, 100% normal, but worth taking the time to look and talk about those things and figure out what things might be bothering you or taking up your energy to think or worry about, or maybe your work just isn’t exciting and engaging enough to you currently. All normal stuff. Good luck dude, take time to look at these types of things regularly:)

[@Herfinnur]

How come something à la: "emotionally unstable" or "easily flies off the handle" isn't a criteria? That's one of the most common denominators, historically

[@DrGreenaway]

That is a common characteristic seen in individuals with ADHD. I can't answer for the authors, but I think it may overlap too much with other disorders, although there are many other disorders that do have symptom overlap. I think their goal is to refine it down to a point, where clinician's will get the most accuracy when assessing clients/patients. It may be that if something like "Has mild, short-term irritable outbursts, and then regains composure moments later" were added to the list, there would be too many people being wrongly diagnosed. Then, again, maybe the researchers missed the boat on this one. There's always DSM-6.

[@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192]

The only emotional instability comes from dealing with stigma from people who don’t get it and don’t wanna get it

[@Dancestar1981]

Emotional disregulation is a huge component and so is RSD

[@actuallobster7044]

I have the combined type and I check EVERY box. The funny thing is I've been assured that I have ADHD and yet I still return to tests to check and make sure I'm not a terrible person exaggerating or making it up

[@Lightly_Saltyago]

Dr. Greenaway just described my method of doing dishes..."bopping around" is not inaccurate.

[@aserioussalamander9475]

Were you able to watch the whole 17 minute video? Did you scroll to the comment section during the video? You may have ADHD.

[@veggiet2009]

I have an incredibly high score on the Attention Deficit Side, and a very low score on the Hyperactivity side. My hyperactivity score might be higher if everything was mental, like I don't talk excessively, but I often think excessively while someone is talking, I also think about how I would do a task someone else is doing. I do find that there might be analogues to the answers that are primarily for children, instead of running around the room I will often sit in an unconventional position on the chair, or opt for sitting on the floor when chairs are available, and I will move in position and trade chairs in long meetings and events. I did this as a child, and still at 35 years will do this. I also will often not do my work at my desk, the moment I got a laptop that allowed me to work I was all about it, using conference rooms, co-workers areas (when they let me) depending on the day I might move about or I might pick one spot and stay. I don't know if these fit the descriptions of the symptoms, but It feels like it satisfies the urge to run around.

[@714KH]

I'm currently working on a diagnosis for possible ADHD. I am 90% sure I have it, with 10% being constant imposter syndrome and my brain stubbornly debating me that I don't. I've also been obsessively researching and talking about the subject for the past 2 months, and it's been brought to my attention that that is one of the signs of neurodivergent thinking. It's been a weird 30 years thinking I just had to do better, that it's all my fault, meanwhile being incapable of doing so. I've also scrolled through the comments several times, and scrolled through twitter while watching the video. I've also had to pause it several times because I keep getting other thoughts, so yeah

[@shahnazfatima9240]

Hey....just an update....of you are comfortable talking about it....did you get diagnosed.... cause have the same thoughts you just mentioned

[@714KH]

@@shahnazfatima9240 Hey. I am trying to get a diagnosis currently. Kinda put it on hold because of the holliday. But anywho, I've been seeing a psychiatrist. All she ended up telling me was that not only did she not know much about ADHD (she didn't even know how it was treated), but she also didn't think I had it because I was able to get to school.. She told me I was smart but bored. Of course, I'm refusing that ridiculous answer lol. But I am trying to get another opinion

[@tunafish848]

Thank you

[@rubenproost2552]

I'm all over the place. If you test me on 9 different days I'll get 8 different diagnoses.

[@TheRacoonGhost]

Attention deficit: 2:25 - 1. Accidental Mistakes, fails to give close attention to details during tasks. 3:35 - 2. Difficulty sustaining attention 4:25 - 3. Does not seem to listen when spoken to 5:05 - 4. Does not follow through or has difficulty finishing undesirable tasks 6:00 - 5. Difficulty organizing tasks and activities 7:36 - 6. Often avoids or dislikes concentration tasks. 8:23 - 7. Often misplaces things 8:55 - 8. Is Easily distracted 9:58 - 9. Is often forgetful in daily activities Hyperactivity: 13:05 - 1. Often fidgets, taps hands or feats or squirms in seat 13:15 - 2. Often leaves seat when remaining seated is expected 13:42 - 3. Feeling Restless 14:03 - 4. Often unable to engage in leisure activities quietly 14:20 - 5. On the go, "driven by a motor" 14:52 - 6. Talks excessively 15:09 - 7. Often blurts out a answer before the question has been completed. 15:40 - 8. Difficulty waiting in line 16:02 - 9. Interrupts or intrudes on others

[@Johny40Se7en]

According to this, I don't have it. Understanding needs to be shown BIG TIME to the ones who do though. Because it was hard enough in school trying to focus for any length of time on boring and mediocre shit like maths. So I don't want to imagine how that must feel to have that same thing happen when it's to do with something you DO like. The other thing though is how I daydream. I LOVE being in my own thoughts, mainly because I spend most of my time alone, in solitude, not isolation 😛 Oh yeah, don't know if you're aware of this or not PsychologyWorks, but around 8:12 there's a kind of repeating thing going on 🤔

[@DrGreenaway]

I see what you mean about the voice repeating for a second at 8:12. Thanks. I'm a one man show: writer, talent, director of photography, sound person, editor, tech person, correspondence, etc. I guess I have to work on my editing skills, not to mention the other aspects of my video making. Thanks for your comments and thanks for watching.

[@floridafamilyfun1597]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have struggled for my entire 41 years, thinking I must be stupid. I rate very high on all of these.

[@borys4]

42. explains everything in my life. Very eye opening. Wish i would have realized it earlier in life.

[@OpalMoonstone247]

You're not alone. Validation feels great finally.

[@daveadeleye8419]

The book is a guide; diagnosis should not be based entirely on the symptoms itemized in this book. Diagnosis should be based on other factors including psychosocial stress and family dynamics. A diagnosis is as good as the knowledge of the clinicians. Peace to the world!

[@jms9057]

Absolutely not fair doing this video in front of the window with the mesmerizing view.

[@----sssxxxddd----7975]

I'm a 32 year old male. Always thought I was just really dumb until a friend told me he suspects I have ADHD. I had never thought of this before so I KZbin it and wow, my entire life has been described. Guess what i scored on this test? 3 on ever answer except 1 ( I can stay seated at appropriate times ) So yeah I am booked in to see a psychiatrist in 1 month time. Really hope I can try change some of my behaviours. I'm embarrassed to do anything cause I know ill screw it up

[@missqueen20_]

Thanks God I had the thought of maybe having this disorder. I've been struggling for years and not knowing what was going on with my mind. I was confused with the anxiety, mood swings and depression, but never had thought about ADD. I had 2-3 in all 9 symptoms of ADHD Inattentive. I'll be seeing a psychologist by next month. I'm sure I'll be diagnosed with it.

[@daleframe9689]

the fact it took me 3 attempts to finish this video is sign for me like

[@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192]

My doctor said mine is a 12 on a scale of ten. Despite my best effort I made it to 1:30 before I found out myself thinking about caves and music and my dog and will I be able to pay bills and playing along to music in the background. My life is hell. Straterra works but gives one ed in days.

[@WhippoorWispWillow]

five of the first nine were twos for me and two were threes, out of the second nine two were twos and four were threes, this just brings me closer to a confirmation of a suspicion I've had for a while now, this video was very helpful thank you.

[@shiftace11]

When ADD kicks in and all i read is 2 3 4 9 2 3 and nothing else.

[@g.b.2806]

It's not that I have trouble sleeping, there's just too many things to do and too many thoughts to think that I simply have no time to fall asleep.

[@grumpent]

Your thumbnail had me cracking up. Lol sorry Doc 😂

[@Koozomec]

I've lost it at Attention Deficit. 😅 i may talk about that with my therapist. I used to have and still struggle with some symptoms.

[@leopereira4718]

Turning 24 this year, my whole life I always thought I was just airheaded and fidgety. Never bothered to be assessed because I never exhibited the "stereotypical ADHD hyperactivity"-- the running around all the time, can't keep my body still, etc (although I've always fidgeted A LOT and never noticed it), so it couldn't be ADHD right? ...Right? Literally didn't have anything below 2 in any of the questions. Guess my mom was onto something after all lol

[@johnbutt5156]

I don't have a diagnosis but after watching this I suspect I do. My problem is that I'd much rather sink 6 hours into checking reviews and assembling the perfect PC on a word Document, watching KZbin documenterys and creating endless lists and goals To get my life in order only to not follow through with them because I'm too invested into thinking about the perfect set up or thinking about writing a cool music score that's like a sound track in that it tells a story but with no "dead space" when the actors are monologueing that uses the song names as guidelines to the story but leaves the rest up to the imagination or how to create an opensource yet monitized OS based solely off info that I got off KZbin documenterys because I didn't do work for my SDD class because I was watching the last video on KZbin or wondering if VR will evolve into having chips in our brains or that we might all be in a computer sim in the future because we created AI that continually improves it's self to the point of inventing an endless amount of technology instead of doing my homework

[@davidg5629]

I got a high score on 2 through 8. Guilty as charged. But 0 on 9. My inner Day Planner works amazingly well, considering how ADHD I am.

[@lucilaria]

O, very interesting, my ADHD friend thought i might have it, and can HIGHLY relate to almost every attention deficit symptom. And a fair few of the hyperactivity ones, which although are frequent are usually quite mild. As well as rejection sensitivity which oml is too relatable. Idk if i actually have adhd but its interesting nonetheless.

[@JACFMAU]

Me watching this to confirm for myself that I really have ADHD and am not just a lazy piece of humankind although I already got the diagnoses two years ago. Being told that "you are just lazy" really sticks with you...

[@DrGreenaway]

There's a great book about ADHD called "You Mean I'm Not Stupid, Lazy, or Crazy."

[@1d3rdude]

Yeah I definitely need to get diagnosed...

[@r.t.hannah9575]

Oh my god. One of the more frustrating things I used to do to myself: I used to put my garbage in the back seat to drive it to the dumpster but I always ended up driving my garbage to work or the store. I did this all the time and I had to start chanting “Garbage in the back. Garbage in the back. Garbage in the back” for the whole 60 second drive out of the parking lot. Even still on rare occasions I’d get down the street, forget why I’m chanting the words, before realizing and turning around. So frustrating.

[@mayw2200]

I think I’m in denial, these all feel so common. My inner voice says ‘Everybody loses their glasses or their keys, nothing special here’ but then my mother wanted to gift me a gold chain and I refused because I dont want to stress over losing it. I grew up having all of the symptoms listed and developed strategies over time but I’m suffering from inadequacies at work and in my personal life that must be connected to this diagnosis. Finally, my best years have been filled with meditation and yoga practice. I cant wait to resume a daily practice!

[@MrSam1804]

Thanks god this guy explains the queustions. i gave 10 answers on 9 questions

[@imtheeternalscholar]

Your bookshelf behind you distracted me! I wanted to fix it!😂👍

[@thehighpriestess8431]

11:50 Very important. Lovely calming voice Doc.

[@mgreenway1881]

haha! I love your last name!!! I couldn't stop staring at your amazing shirt .....

[@kevkonk]

Told that at my age there is no reason for treatment or referral as I must have used strategies to get by, they think that I suddenly have all these organised and planned regimented responses all neatly arranged in my head. I have watched this four times so far, well skimmed through it that many times. Could not even get around to answer any of the questions with any score or even to add anything together, too much trouble, thought of it for a very short while, but after thinking where a pen or pencil may be, but could not be bothered. What I listened to seemed to fit me at highest levels mostly I think. Did not hear them all, typing this as it plays, so half listening.

[@malcolmalden]

Inattentive Results: 9/9 (all 3 except 2 of the questions) Hyperactive Results: 7/9 (2 or higher)

[@Ruchie_K]

I'm at 4th question of inattentive part, had to pause because I can't concentrate well, also I wish there would be higher number than 3. :D I feel like some questions aren't "very often" but "24/7" :D edit: I finished the video, it's the highest score for inattentive (maybe worsened by anxiety, which I know I have) and high score also on hyperactivity part. So I'm going to see a doctor about it and I hope it will go well, I'm nervous. But I really need some help, because I like my job and I want to keep it and it's hard. And my personal life is a mess and my physical health is terrible, as I can't keep any routine, like eating well, exercising or a good sleep. ADHD diagnosis would explain a lot. Thank you, this video helped me a lot and I think it will be a great base for conversation with my doctor.

[@usmantahir6434]

I am halfway through the video and sorry to tell ya I do not remember what you've said just now.

[@wishfuldeity]

9/9 on the AD part are 3 or 4 and 4/9 on the H... time to procrastinate getting a diagnosis for several years

[@ThePathOfAshes]

I was diagnosed with autism in my early twenties but have been feeling a lot of recognition with ADHD experiences of others, had 3 of value 2 or higher on both the attentive and hyperactive side, just wondering how much ADHD and Autism overlap on these ends because I see it a lot but dont know how they are supposed to be differentiated (or whether I may have both). I feel like in the past I had more hyperfocus on things and now I struggle a lot more finding it and sustaining it, or motivation in general. Organizing things is something I enjoy a lot but I'm not good at sustaining it on a regular basis, I forget about it as if it doesn't exist until I pick it up again.

[@missmallow7056]

i sometimes find myself in the boat of is it adhd or autism. i know both can overlap and end up contradicting each other, so you might crave adventure but your autism stops you from doing things out of routine etc

[@boaring_art]

Seven of each and I zoomed out so many times during this video 😀 I showed really get checked...

[@hi_mynameis263]

The bookshelf actually makes me happy. It’s the uncentered tea mug that’s aggravating.

[@GbrElfunk]

I think this Dr. is the lost sibling of Frasier and Niles Crane...

[@NottyAries]

😂😂😂

[@DrGreenaway]

Yes, I've been told that so many times (look like Niles), especially when that show was on the air.

[@scarba]

Get distracted, go to fridge for a drink and sees fridge needs cleaned but ran out of cleaning fluids so goes to store, buys lots of other stuff. Makes to do list for next day and continue procrastinating till you are threatened with a fine: that’s ADHD

[@LB-cr7vy]

27 Points on Part 1, 21 Points on Part 2. Always knew there was something

[@monsegonzalez7644]

4:57 happens to me all the time … it’s like I try to listen but I can’t help but distract …and it just frustrates me 😔

[@durpledorekapre3991]

If you drink a strong hot cup of coffee and it makes you feel more awake you dont have adhd. If you do the same with adhd you feel relaxed and a little sleepy after a strong hot cup of coffee or tea.

[@DrGreenaway]

This would make a great study. I don’t know if it’s already been looked at, but I’ve heard others say they get tired after having coffee, too. I actually can go to sleep right after having coffee, but then a couple hours later, I’m wide awake, ready to go no matter what time it happens to be.

[@GBNationalist]

damn. 2 or higher on all. I knew something was up with me but I just never knew what ... but I also suffer from high stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia ...... Thanks for the info Doc, great job. Keep up the good work.

[@OpalMoonstone247]

Me too😔

[@cjjones6264]

Wow. The number of times I had to keep rewinding this video because my mind keeps drifting. 😔

[@symboh6492]

I've just been given the forms to answer these questions. I've been asked to get someone close to me to fill one out... I don't really have anyone except my parents and I'm expecting them to be quite dismissive of me pursuing this diagnosis, but this video should help them understand and answer the questions at least.

[@susanwilliams2392]

This helped me so much, trying to figure out the ones I wasn't sure about to fill out the self assessment my doctor gave me. Some of them I didn't understand, so the examples were super helpful. thank you. I scored mostly threes, lol.

[@trishbidweptomshkodeosterh3885]

I wish I could've known I how did. I was busy scrolling through other videos while this was playing.

[@siriushp0904]

The explanation of dishes made my eyes narrow. I was thinking, yea I do the dishes in order… well when you explain it like that, I guess I do not do the dishes efficiently 😂