ADHD or Depression? When Memory Fails, How to Tell the Difference

[@PomForCalm]

Much of my depression can be traced back to my ADHD. The everyday struggle with trying to stay focused and being organized makes everything feel overwhelming and pointless. Also making every simple task feel like a complicated challenge. I’m always feeling unaccomplished as I’m always behind on my tasks as I get distracted so easily. I have also struggled with isolation and loneliness because my ADHD makes social interactions really tough. I often struggle with keeping conversations going and reading social cues, which makes it hard to connect with others, like I’m always stuck on the outside looking in. ADHD really keeps my life on difficult mode 24/7.

[@shyamkumarbashu793]

Same for me not living up to expectations

[@rikidementia1819]

You're definitely not alone in that. My ADHD was misdiagnosed as depression for decades because of my academic achievements. (The demeaning "You wouldnt be where you are now with ADHD" from psychiatrists and therapists) It looked like I was accomplishing a lot at first, but I was struggling just to stay afloat. I'm still always dealing with feelings of shame and inadequacy even with medication.

[@Acron-l5j]

My mentor (a professional) told me to not try reading people. Because even if it feels affordless and I do it without noticing, it spends the limited energy I have in a day. I need to not read people, it's their problem if they are bored or have a problem with it, they should communicate it to me and it's a problem of theirs. Also it increases negative thoughts because you actually judge people without noticing as an example you will notice someone is bored of the conversation you are having because you are analyzing. If they don't tell you it's their lack of communication and you notice it, it's either "I am boring/I keep convos long/I can't still connect with people" (judging against yourself) or its "That person is bad ad communicating/We are not connecting because they aren't interested" (Judging others without knowing the actual intentions, it's just guessing not actually you know what they think)

[@Acron-l5j]

Also I realized when I actually became more self aware about when I was reading people and stopped doing it, a few days later I noticed I'm getting tired less in a day mentally. Other humans aren't for analyzing unless it's your job. When you're analyzing you are living with a delay, instead of analyzing you should feel the moment. Or it will cause anxiety

[@rikidementia1819]

@Acron-l5j It sounds like there's probably some social anxiety going on, too. (Here I am reading too much lol) On Dr K's KZbin channel (Healthy Gamer GG), he talks about how kids with ADHD are often labeled the "weird kid" due to changing conversation topics too freely. And that those early experiences can lead to isolation and social developmental delays. And on top of all that, ADHD'ers like to give themselves anxiety as a motivating factor (cramming things in at the last minute to meet deadlines). Using norepinephrine and adrenaline to replace the brain's lack of dopamine.

[@Joe-bh7pf]

I'm 58 years old, I sometime cry on and off for hours. This shit is killing me inside, i can't live a regular human life. I don't have medical benefits, so I have to grin and bare it. This feeling has ruined so many things in my life, and actually Im afraid of this feeling as I get older.

[@shokotatsuno-p5497]

Increased feelings of calm and relaxation psilocybin mushroom can promote a sense of calm and relaxation, reducing feelings of trauma.

[@morgancr1993]

The effects of magic mushrooms are like a reset button for my mind. They help me clear my thoughts and feel refreshed.

[@ShawnPearson-l2o]

looking at Increased creativity magic mushrooms can alter thought patterns and inspire new ideas and perspectives.

[@chaemchoiaromdee2229]

I've seen lots of positive reviews on mushies I'm really looking at trying them.. any idea?

[@morgancr1993]

Doctor.hayles

[@Allbeautylab]

Adding another layer to this: decline in estrogen in women in perimenopause and menopause cause memory issues, depression, anxiety, panic attacks in some women. So sometimes the underlying issue might be deeper than we think. Unfortunately, the medical system is not meant to look a person holistically. Fortunately, the medicine keeps evolving and hopefully more medical professionals keep up with the literature

[@luv04angels]

Yes! Perimenopause ... some doctors don't acknowledge and misdiagnose women with incorrect prescriptions. Taking the wrong prescriptions can lead to various issues such as hallucinations, deep depression, delusions, etc. They go back complaining and get a "lower" dose. Now its on their medical record and they go to a new doctor and that doctor diagnosis her having bipolar, adhd or bpd. It goes on and on and most women believe these doctors, it's crazy. Which is why doctors can get away with misdiagnosed, most older women don't defend themselves...it's sad to watch.

[@Hammondchris]

Right!! Hormones wtf? Why not more research there 🎉

[@zasta7]

One of the things I've noticed about mental health, is that many disorders *co-exist* most of the times. A little bit of this, a little bit of that. And eventually, you have a complex cuisine of disorders, you can't pinpoint and you keep ping ponging between them along with your therapist.

[@AlisonCrockett]

Understanding that my issue is ADHD because I’m awake looking at other things, but immediately fall asleep while watching this. Informational anything reading or watching makes me drowsy, when I was completely awake just a minute ago. It’s frustrating because I’m actually interested in the info, but I just fade away…

[@mrace2712]

Same here....I have watched this video like 5 to 10x and just keep going back just to see if I missed anything 😢😑😑

[@ShineLikeFireflies]

I'm so glad you made this video. Cognitive impairment was one of my absolute hardest symptoms to deal with as a result of my depression, and I feel like it is one of the least talked about. I almost lost my job over it and it negatively impacted every relationship in my life. I couldn't form thoughts, so I couldn't maintain conversations or participate in work discussions. My brain felt broken and I honestly was worried that my brain issues were permanent. I describe it to people as if it was like dementia because it feels like there is something inherently wrong with your brain function. For me, it didn't get better until I started esketamine treatments. It made a huge difference for my cognitive function and I am so thankful for how much it has given me my life back. My depression symptoms are still present in other ways (anhedonia, low motivation, and sleep issues are a real struggle), but I can think and converse and participate at work. I am really thankful for how much it has helped me. Therapies that address neuroplasticity for depression are so under utilized, so I try to talk about it any chance I get.

[@realhumanist71]

It's so underrated that most people don't seem to even know it's a thing. Cognitive fog describes it perfectly.

[@STOPLISTENANDTHINK]

I'm so glad you're doing better. I completely understand having gone through it myself. It's made me go into myself and be more socially anxious. As socially Ild find it difficult remembering things, therefore couldn't participate in conversations. I'm so glad you're doing better and still here to share your story and to help others

[@Gem-n-life]

One of the things I’ve found that adds to this is being around people who prohibit you from completing your sentences. I’ve had to learn to tell these people, with great assertiveness, to let me finish my thought.😊

[@cht2162]

I liked this presentation so much that I played it 3 times to understand what she was talking about.

[@SlyFox93]

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[@lib8884]

So true

[@RoseRedRoseWhite]

Still more effective and compassionate than my local options. You have no idea how important you sharing your knowledge is Dr. Marks.

[@Gvoritzc]

ADHD - C-PTSD - DEPRESSION and FREEZE

[@JanSnieg]

On top I recently discovered a new buzz word what’s wrong with me - free-floating anxiety

[@yourhighness444]

Thank you for mentioning CPTSD. We're often overlooked.

[@Gvoritzc]

​@@yourhighness444 🤗

[@blondefro]

Yep.

[@realhumanist71]

@@JanSnieg That's a new one.

[@Acron-l5j]

"To remember a conversation you just had yesterday?" I don't even remember 2 minutes ago. I just keep essentials of what happened in my mind. Been like that since I experienced some heavy trauma. It's like knowing WW2, but not actually being in it, it's been told to you and you try to keep it in mind. My whole life has been like this. I think that disorder is called SDAM. So maybe if anyone else has it, I don't want you to be alone, I'm here having the same struggle. And I never heard anyone saying how they lost the ability to remember completely, but it is a thing and I live somehow

[@gelflingfay]

Yup. It's alllllll the time for me.

[@abdipfy]

I'm really struggling. I'm worried it's SDAM. Thank you for not wanting those of us struggling to be alone. This is so frightening.

[@Acron-l5j]

@@abdipfy It might be due to chronic stress, anxiety, depression. Also it can be because of not taking enough nutrients, since low blood sugar and low electrolytes correlate with anxiety and core memory issues. Also autism or adhd burnout can cause similar symptoms for multiple months. I don't think you should worry, you should just not analyze the situation and if possible directly remove the things that are troubling to you. I'm guessing you have some kind of mental stress because you're not sure of your mental state, if you have sdam or not. Just don't try to squize out solutions and focus at what you want at the moment, you will figure out whatever you have or don't have with time ❤️

[@Acron-l5j]

@@abdipfy Also there was a video about SDAM on youtube by a neurodivergent person. Can't remember the lady's name. You can learn details of it. It's losing the ability to remember after trauma, that after you heal PTSD, trauma response about memory sticks with you

[@abdipfy]

@@Acron-l5j Thank you so so so much. I really appreciate it. ❤️

[@tracythorne3136]

You are always so clear and thorough in your videos. Thank you!

[@bridgettc.4515]

Add an anxiety disorder to this mix and then you’ll have my life and daily struggles 😅😮‍💨 I’d love some deep dive videos on inattentive ADHD-PI and ADHD burnout and how we can help ourselves. I’m at my max and still pushing due to work. Thank you for these videos Dr. Tracey. ❤

[@TheUnoriginalOne1]

I love how this is coming up (I’m a clinical psychology student ). I have never felt worse/more insecure in my life and I’m currently getting assessed for ADHD. I feel terrible and like I let everyone in my life down now cause this is completely new to me and I feel like my life is being destroyed. I have no one to talk to and I need way more than a 1 hr session. Imagine going from top student to barely making it by… the worst this fr … even watching the video was overwhelming *insert sad laughing*

[@linnealarsson2434]

Dr Russel barkley here on KZbin, thank me later. (I really wish you the best and hope that whatever happens you work thru it)

[@oishikaray2767]

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[@Shaft0]

Hang in there ❤

[@nikkinikki6570]

I just had a brain, cervical spine, and thoracic spine series of MRI's. I also have depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and CPTSD. I have recently had episodes of slurred speech, muscle weakness, and memory issues. It was thought I may have MS. After the scans, it was determined that I probably do NOT have MS, or it hasn't progressed to my spine. However, I was told that it's CVID. The neurologist feels I may have had a TIA. She says I do not have dementia or Alzheimers. I have a lot of white matter in the brain, though. I am only 52. My husband swears it's all the meds I"m on. He could be onto something. I take several medications that can cause dizziness, memory issues, and cognitive impairment. This video came out at the perfect time for me! Thanks, Dr. Marks!

[@readerreddy3818]

The complications that you got are side effects of the tablets. The tablets don't cure anybody, they just damage the brain.

[@trucuriousity]

I have gotten slurred speech and other things you mentioned from migraines. And they can be atypical with a very mild or no actual head pain. May want to consider that. Hormonal shifts brought them on and cause muscle weakness too. I went to so many doctors, had so many tests...it took years to figure it out.

[@Acron-l5j]

@@nikkinikki6570 For me never being hungry so my blood sugar is never low, kinda made it better. Because low blood sugar increases adrenaline and cortisol. Anxiety and panic can cause all these symptoms because I get them when I'm stressed or depressed and I have anxiety and panic but of course keep in contact with your doctor. I also noticed having my blood speed up once in a day made it better so I try to do exercises when I have the time. And lastly exposing myself to eating or seeing screen light before sleep can cause that. Also whenever I never go outside in a day, it worsens for the next day so just go to a park or garden and sit there or something once in a day like 20 mins. And I also know some people experience these kinds of things in summer due to the heat. I know trying anything can be hard with depression but I wanted to share all my knowledge, take care.

[@ada5851]

Are you on a statin by any chance? Statins (anticholesterol medications) can cause memory issues since the brain has a lot of cholesterol. It can also cause muscle weakness. I would talk to your doctor about focusing on lifestyle modifications if they have you on a statin.

[@InnerGiggles]

I’ve had a similar experience with long haul COVID. I thought dementia kicked in. Was very to sort out what it was. Best of luck to you.

[@saechells]

Dr. Marks, you have helped me tremendously, thank you.

[@mackenziefa]

One of My biggest problems is that I can’t recall words, and often stumble or even stop in my tracks. As I’ve gotten older, with adhd and bipolar, I’ve also been terrified I actually have dementia.

[@kimia1664]

How do I stop my impulsive speech? I'm an adult and my impulsivity manifests itself in the form of saying things that I'll regret.

[@ronnie-lynn]

Oh my gosh me toooooo!!! I did this at work last week and man I can’t stop fixating on my verbal vomiting. It’s so embarrassing. I’m so impulsive with speech. 🫠

[@islandprincess9666]

If you feel like you are about to say something you might regret excuse yourself and get out of the room or go to the restroom to give yourself a chance to pause and come back to the conversation.

[@adamwest1138]

Are you medicated? Getting medicated wiped that out for me instantly

[@EGGrun]

I had absolutely all of these depression related symptoms, but I had no idea that's what it was, it was really scary.

[@Ohmygosh60]

This video came right on time. I'm about to lose my job due to severe brain fog, memory loss, and ADD altogether. I went to my doctor because it's been going on for 6 months and it's getting worse. My doctor wants to reassess my ADD and put my on antidepressants. Has anyone else been suggested this by their doctor as well.

[@PomForCalm]

I contemplate taking my own life everyday because of my ADHD as I am low functioning and it really keeps my life on hard mode 24/7. It makes the simplest tasks feel like a mission. Even getting therapy for it was just an exercise in futility. It’s too overwhelming and I have a lot of anxiety of how it will affect my future.

[@toddwilliams4493]

@@PomForCalmMy bro!!! God will take you when he's good and ready...no more of that from you! Stay strong...take meds, pray , join a support group ...do whatever you Gotta do ! You got this!!!

[@juliej5917]

Officially diagnosed ADD in college in my 50’s. Depression/ meds since my early 30’s. Unfortunately Dr Marks is one of the few that has studied this ad nauseum. It’s between difficult and impossible to get the right care.

[@airi75089]

Really appreciate these videos related to adhd!

[@wonderful_dai4370]

Ive been diagnosed with Pseudodementia. By a neurologist. Im so glad this video came about. Its so annoying. I really thought i was losing it. Not being able to articulate my words or remember simple things. It definitely affected my work performance

[@MikeAkinz]

Hit the nail on the head

[@addysaw]

What an informative video! Thanks for providing us with such valuable and comprehensible information Dr. Marks!

[@tims9434]

Always the best areas. You listen to your client's. Thanks Tracey

[@c.a.schenk653]

I wish I could hug you. The information you provide is so well delivered. It is on point and with empathy and caring which is amazing. Plus, I love your voice. The combination is comforting and soothing. Thank you for all you share and how much help you give to everyone who follows you.

[@BigIndianBindi-jy1cz]

i know when it's my ADHD when I'm thinking about videogames and tv shows and random stuff, while having a decent mood, but also feeling frustrated that I'm thinking about that stuff, instead of focusing on what I need to be doing. And spacing out thinking about all sorts of random things when someone is talking to me. And also, not being able to wash the dishes because it's soooooo boring to the point of physical pain, yet, I have no issue mowing an overgrown 3-4 foot tall grass lawn, in 90 degree weather. Def. It's the ADHD.

[@CoconutMigrationCommittee]

Especially when I get the urge at midnight. I recently moved and I’m now living on my own, which means no one to remind me/do the dishes when I forget. At midnight, I get the urge to complete one task, and if I don’t do it immediately, it won’t be done. Last week, it was either dishes or laundry. I chose laundry

[@AmandaJuneHagarty]

Last year I had severe memory problems and ended up getting diagnosed with ADHD at age 50. Now I can see that I did have signs of ADHD throughout my whole life, but I felt like in the last few years it had gotten significantly worse. Like before it wasn't at a diagnosable level just had a general level and then suddenly I had diagnosable level ADHD symptoms. I was seeing a therapist and we talked about medication but I have health problems that make ADHD medication an issue so I decided to use other means such as therapy and tools. Then in the middle of all this I figured out that I had a severe vitamin D deficiency as well as calcium issues and it was to the level that My parathyroid hormones were out of whack as well. So we started aggressively treating this. It was really my own fault because I've had surgery that affects my digestion and over a long amount of time I was underdosing my medication for digestion and not getting enough vitamin D and other nutrients. So I was taking high doses of vitamin D making sure to get my calcium and the parathyroid hormone sorted itself out once those were sorted out. But the interesting thing to me was that my memory issues and my ADHD issues almost completely reversed once I fixed those nutrient issues It was amazing it was like a switch was flipped.

[@oishikaray2767]

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[@ToGoMania19]

Thank you once again! I live with these and service-connected PTSD. Medicine helps the depression and ongoing CBT, distress tolerance, ACT, and PTSD sessions in a Veteran’s intensive outpatient program have helped immensely. For example, today I will participate in a weekly distress tolerance session and a W.E.T. (Written Exposure Therapy) PTSD session. I have recognized an improvement in my ability to process complex cybersecurity engineering information as a result of my ongoing treatment. Growth Happens! I’ll continue the treatment for more growth. Oh, yeah, I’m 69 years old.

[@oishikaray2767]

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[@TischTosh]

2:42 Ohmylord, YOU NAILED it, "that may be happening with this video" it did AT THAT MOMENT!!! I have ADHD, considered 'gifted', had chronic ongoing daily childhood trauma, and although I'm doing ok, I'm desperately trying new things to figure out how to "make myself better and more functional". I've been worried about dementia but for right now, I think I can cross this off the 'problem' list. THANKS for this video, ❤👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤩🥰🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾I'll be coming back to this!! tomorrow morning 😅

[@ShelbiLyn953]

The part about ADHD not affecting language skills confused me. One of my most difficult symptoms is my brain basically "shutting down" on itself when I'm feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. Words that would normally be part of my everyday vocabulary suddenly vanish (inevitably making me more frustrated). For example, a simple question like "could you hand me the coffee cup?" turns into "could you hand me the-the thing...that holds the stuff...the THING! It's made of glass. It has a handle. It's a-omg! It's a thing." Box breathing usually helps, but it takes a minute or two to regain control of my vocabulary. I'm 33. I've had this problem for as long as I can remember. Notably, ADHD treatment (Rx) dramatically helps. I was under the impression this is connected to my ADHD. Is this uncommon?

[@aaronmartin8027]

I'm 40, have ADHD, and I have had this issue my whole life as well so you're in (dubiously) good company! In my life and experience with my ADHD, my language-issues come about due to my emotional state. Frustration, surprise, startlement, anger, etc. Anytime I am experiencing an emotional reaction that "knocks me off my balance," my ability to pick the right words is impaired and I start sounding like an idiot (at least in my own head). Check with a liscensed practitionar first, of course, but I've learned that the language-impairments from ADHD can be a symptom of the affect ADHD has on our physical ability to manage emotions instead of a direct problem with the parts of our brain that manage speech.

[@Acron-l5j]

I am experiencing the same thing. I think I experience it more often than usual when I'm exhausted or stressed or anxious. And I get burn out quickly so I am usually tired and I experience it almost all the time. Learning to stop masking did help and I was analyzing people without noticing when I solved that issue it decreased a lot. On top of that if I don't eat properly (which is expected with adhd) it happens a lottt and I feel confused as well. I try to never let my blood sugar go low all day for that specific reason, and I try to fill my calorie intake everyday.

[@shyamkumarbashu793]

@@ShelbiLyn953 same with me specially while speaking on the phone. And my brain is in shutdown mode.

[@ShelbiLyn953]

@@shyamkumarbashu793 I have to make calls / leave messages for customers. I've started writing quick notes before I pick up the phone-almost like a script. It's not practical for every situation, but I find it helpful. 🥰

[@ShelbiLyn953]

@@aaronmartin8027 Oh yes. 100%. There is always a direct corelation to my emotional state. I can see now how I may have misinterpreted that in the video. Thank you for pointing that out! 😊

[@dudeusrandomus6643]

Sometimes I wouldn't be able to retrieve an information just because I've already squeezed any potential dopamine from it. It just feels profoundly unrewarding to remember it so I don't. It still emerges in about 5 minutes after the request though, for which I am grateful nonetheless.🙏

[@ericarichardson2983]

Add PCS (post concussion syndrome) to the list! My brain fog and fatigue persisted even when my “depression and adhd” was fully treated to the point I ran out of treatments. Recently I was diagnosed with PCS and sought treatment with Cogfx. After 2 weeks I found more relief than the last 20 years of drugs and therapies. ❤

[@daniellebill7478]

I have ADHD and my depression is so bad. The worst it’s ever been. I’m suffering so bad that I’m unable to go to work. When I’m at work I can’t even focus on basic every day tasks I’ve been doing for over 1.5 years. Idk what else to do but change meds AGAIN.

[@PomForCalm]

I have been low functioning since I was a child and to this day I am constantly confronted with many challenges due to this. ADHD can really make life difficult and overwhelming, and much of my depression has been attributed to it. Not a day goes by where I contemplate checking out, because I often question my self-worth. Right now I am in crisis and I don’t know what to do anymore. Everything in life just feels meaningless at this point.

[@grayman1]

How do you keep your job then?

[@daniellebill7478]

@@grayman1 I use vacation time and EAP. I also suck it up and go to work and do my best. It just got this bad recently. I’m working with my Dr and work. Hopefully this shall pass much sooner than later

[@sonya6343]

Thank you Dr Marks! Excellent video.

[@tracierendell4422]

Omg, very helpful. I can stop worrying that I have dementia. It's clearly depression. Thank you!

[@ThailandLottery-vz3pm]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@avanm420]

I have MDD and Mild Cognitive Impairment. I never had a diagnosis for ADHD because I am 58 years old. I did have noticeable symptoms in childhood. I definitely have information processing

[@cassandro9445]

My psychologist refuses to give me a diagnosis because she doesn't want me to "label myself", kind of... But I do feel that knowing exactly what's wrong with me would lead me to better choices and mechanisms to effectively cope with my problems. I have a lot of symptoms similar to ADHD, autism, depression... but I don't really know. This is very frustrating. I don't know what to do. 😢

[@Jennifer-id6si]

Happened to me.. Never came back to the dr.

[@MuratEden]

I was severely traumatized years ago as a teenage, got diagnosed with ADHD. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@Marylongor]

Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.

[@StephenHackle]

Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏

[@ceceprincess4758]

I heard some were on recall

[@GabyAR7575]

I'm under treatment and I've been under treatment for so many years. But lately I'm noticing that my memory it's getting worse and worse. Not just my memory, I forget words I said a few minutes before but also I can say words that aren't correct and I feel like those words came from nowhere. Like for example I want to say 'pencil' and I say 'car' sometimes I feel ashamed. I don't really get it, I'm feeling better from my depression. Like I feel I'm stable and functional. But my memory sucks 😭 Thanks so much for your videos Dr!

[@leilap2495]

Since I was so late diagnosed, I’m dealing with both conditions. When I was in my 20s and 30s before I was diagnosed, I remember thinking that it felt like I was developing early dementia. Once my ADHD was treated, I felt so much better, but I still had episodes of depressive thoughts. I then ran into the issue of antidepressants making me feel more ADHD. At the point I am now, I’m considering discontinuing one of my meds so that I can function, even though it would mean increasing my pain. Strange dichotomy.

[@luv04angels]

In some cases, ladies in their late thirties and above - Brain fog for ladies can be stress and / or menopause, which could lead to depression.

[@anthonyfreiwald268]

"Hope this was helpful"? Absolutely! I really enjoy your presentations of very well thought-out materials. Thank you!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks so much Anthony I REALLY appreciate it!! ❤️🙏🏽

[@garywasseljr]

I don’t remember much of my childhood, even though I had a great childhood. I can’t remember much in the past tbh. It’s very strange.

[@trucuriousity]

How do you know it was good if you don't remember?

[@trucuriousity]

How do you know it was good if you don't remember?

[@marinaacorrea]

Thank you so much for this video, doc! This is exactly the issues I’ve been struggling lately.. it’s really scary to see myself recognizing signs of a major depression crises coming over when it had occurred only once in my life, 6 years ago. Struggling with adhd and anxiety disorder is already challenging enough😢 although I know I’m not alone in this road. I’m already a big fan of your work but this video came to me like a hug❤ ps.: sorry for the little mistakes, english is not my first language🙃

[@NikNik0123]

Doctor, I literally feel like with every video you are saving my life. Just the other day I had in mind to Google something so I reached for my phone and by the time it was in my hand I had no clue what I had even picked it up for. I’m afraid I’m losing my mind. Thank you so much for all that you do. About to watch the video now before I forget 🤦🏽‍♀️🥺

[@madyam1738]

I had a great memory as a child. But in my teens, depression set in and gradually my memory became very bad. I don't remember what I talked about with people, I don't remember the details of the books or movies I watched. It's hard at work, I try to write everything down, because if they ask me something, I definitely won't remember. At some point, I was terribly scared, I thought I had early dementia, I cried. Then I resigned myself to it. I don't know if this can be changed, but it's hard to live with. Constant porridge in my head. And it affects the quality of speech too. If there was a miracle cure that would cure this, I would be happy. I don't even remember what it's like when my head works normally

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

If you have never met someone with cognitive impairment from depression, you could be confused. This video does an excellent job of discriminating between the two. And dementia? After a few years of working with older adults, you know it when you see it and hear it. The saddest condition is someone who has had a lifetime of ADHD, developed depression after the loss of a job or partner, and has developed dementia. These folks are absolutely impossible to treat effectively.

[@djimiwreybigsby5263]

I am SO grateful for your content being available to those of us who are struggling with mental illnesses and lacking the resources to access good professional health care. thank you and again thank you🙏🙏

[@MiaH79]

Awesome video. This is exactly what I've been dealing with. I was afraid it could be dementia. Thank you so much Dr. Marks.

[@TheBengalDragon]

As a researcher who is possibly close to finding an expansion of the cognitive load theory, I can say that much of this video is true... BUT... information coding and processing works a bit differently for people like myself (legally blind) and others with perceptual disabilities (i.e hard of hearing, etc). Also, do consider another point. With working memory, there is also something that I like to call, 'processing speed'. This is usually higher with information relatively more novel than information previously encountered. This is why, I REALLY don't like this notion that rote memorization has no benefits. That line now sounds like marketing propaganda to me, and others who understand human cognition. Anyways, VERY VERY informative video as always Dr Marks.

[@ShelbiLyn953]

@@TheBengalDragon I wonder if perfect pitch could fall into the category of "perceptual disabilities". Perfect pitch sounds like a good thing but in reality I'm often overwhelmed by noises no one else can even hear. I hadn't really thought of it in terms of processing and information coding until I read your comment. I can distinctly remember being completely unable to focus in the classroom because of the very loud buzzing of the electric clock on the wall. I later learned that it wasn't loud at all and in fact was inaudible to most of my classmates. To that point, it was one of the only classes in which I struggled to maintain an A. There have been many examples like this over the years.

[@kathleendavidson3316]

Your first example is called the doorway effect and pretty much everyone deals with it. It has something to do with how memories are connected to the place they were made. Luckily you can usually regain that memory by simply walking back into the first room. As for the rest, I am so very relieved that I probably don’t have dementia. The Alzheimer’s Society said that my mild cognitive impairment was because of depression, depression meds, and ADHD type inattentive but that was three years ago.

[@kathleendavidson3316]

@@ShelbiLyn953I was told that I don’t have perfect pitch because I couldn’t remember a note after about 20 others were played but I definitely hear you on the sound. People will move to another room for privacy because I can hear both sides of someone else’s phone conversation. And when my kids were younger they would tell their friends there was no point in whispering because I heard everything. It’s funny that people accepted the fact that I could hear the other person on the phone from across the room but not understand why loud noises made me uncomfortable.

[@ShelbiLyn953]

@@kathleendavidson3316 Interesting. I can recall notes, though I can't name their corresponding frequency. However, give me a dial and a set of headphones and I'll get within .1 Hz of the pitch in question. As to loud noises? Yeah....no one ever seems to understand that. There are special noise-reduction earplugs on the market for people like us which I'm told help with such things, though I have yet to try them.

[@ShelbiLyn953]

Okay, so in hindsight: it's been forever since I was faced with this task (the dial and headset). It may have been something more like 2-5Hz depending on the frequency. I remember it being freakishly close. The person testing me said something along the lines of "that's not supposed to be humanly possible". 🤣 I'd really like to try this experiment again now that we're talking about it. Lol. It's been 5-ish(?) years.

[@rusticitas]

Timely for me! Thank you. 🙏

[@yourhighness444]

Your videos always help me understand myself better. Thank you.

[@JohnVDenley]

Excellent video, thank you. I suffered from depression for many years mostly as a result of undiagnosed mild adhd/autism symptoms. Also my dad just started showing signs of dementia. But so far doesn't seem to be vascular or altzheimers, but he is 80 next year, so it's tricky to know for sure if it isn't just general old age and a lack of socialisation and a lack of activities outside of the home!

[@bec5250]

Wow, this is exactly what I've been wondering.

[@clintparsons3989]

I’m glad this came out. I was worried about heavy metal poisoning from my vapes lol. I forget what I’m talking about mid sentence at work.

[@caleighh6]

well, vaping is very damaging to your health….

[@InnerGiggles]

Dr. Marks, I truly appreciate the videos you make. You explain things so well. Thank you for putting in the effort to educate all of us. 💐 I work with college students with disabilities and learning from you has made me better with the support I provide. I’ve also got Long Haul COVID with gnarly brain fog. Oh the cognitive impact has been brutal. I’m relieved to hear early dementia is rare before 65. Phew

[@KisDraga]

I read adhd/cptsd has higher chance of dissociation..I once got off the hwy exit to go home but couldnt recognize the main road. It took like 2 blocks to see something that snapped be back but for a while I wondered If I got off the wrong exit..even when I saw the road signs saying it was the correct street and everything. It was wild.

[@psynymph]

Yeah, when someone tells me a long story and I didn't hear most of it because I was too busy 1) trying to be a good listener and trying to remember what that looks like, and 2) hearing each word and trying to remember how to put those together to make it make sense in my mind, then finally getting to it but at the end of the story.

[@wynw7214]

I always appreciate the insightful, vital, and detailed information Dr. Marks provides.

[@opulence_prime]

The video lighting threw me off but the message still came through. I always watch to the end.

[@Jenny-uo8nc]

This video is amazing. Thank you for creating this. It has shed some light on many issues I have experienced throughout my life.

[@realhumanist71]

That video was really helpful! It's been something I've been thinking about lately as it seems like my memory is worse. I have ADHD and depression. I was diagnosed as an adult with ADHD but likely had it was a child as you mention. I've had depression a long time but it ebbs and flows. I didn't realize some of the ways it can affect cognition. I have Alzheimer's and other dementia in my family so I'm worried about that. I'm still going to see my doctor but the techniques for improving memory will really help! Thank you!

[@martine5716]

Now add perimenopause to ADHD. My working memory is so shot right now I can't write a paragraph of information let alone an entire essay; I'm half way through a psychology degree, I kinda need to write an essay. I've never felt more disabled in my life😳

[@oishikaray2767]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FaeryMoon555]

This is one of the BIG reasons I haven't tried schooling. Getting older is GRRREEAT

[@gytisbl]

an excellent video. I sometimes also get confused with what I have and start thinking its dementia, but these clear distinctions are very nice to hear

[@Rrg29]

Fantastic video wow thank you. For a while I thought I had dementia bec of my inability to recall stories or conversations. This gave me clarity that it’s probably my adhd and I need to work on skills to sharpen memory and work on recall memory.

[@dg2517]

This is extremely helpful. I’ve recently started acting, and I found it very difficult to remember my lines. I found it difficult to remember the words of a song that I just wrote. I am definitely going to use these techniques, especially the visual ones because my visual intelligence is pretty good. Thank you so much

[@tee1694]

It is often some sort of initials and working memory….so a visit to the neurologist would help.

[@BruceLeon83]

This explains a lot, thanks so much for speaking on this topic. 🙏🏽

[@techie_ania]

Ha, I've been using something similar to the Loki method to identify items to buy by just opening cabinets in my kitchen in my head and figuring out what I need to buy. The same with the supermarket, I imagine walking around and looking at the shelves to identify what I can buy in a specific store.. others found it strange but cool, but it's the easiest for me as my visual memory is way better than other types.

[@dc9926]

I also have these problems during mania. Can’t concentrate on anything. No memory whatsoever. Lots of the memory, cognitive stuff all related to the mania. Actually, so do the adhd issues.

[@ogjk]

Dr Tracey, I have an excellent question related to this, I have ADHD and I feel that not beeing able to dwell or concentrate on things never allows me to get stressed out or angry at things or people for to long. Is this pure ADHD or can depression symptoms be associated with this as well? Thanks again, much appreciated love your hard work and information you are putting out to help people.

[@freddy353]

This just blew my mind. Thank you Dr.

[@kevinroyceho]

YEEEESS TRACEY! we love the new intro graphic ❤✨

[@tammyg8031]

Great Great Video ❤!!!

[@juelz713]

Great Great video. I always struggle with these questions

[@Bitt60]

Thanks for this video . I have bipolar 2 with typical meds. I play music, and while deciding to learn songs without having to use sheet music I discovered it got progressively easier over time . Look for a story and then words that rhymes. I guess that's chunking. Patterns in chords progression. Of course practice. But during conversations still can't find my words sometimes. My lamotriragine is now taken at bedtime and find I have less trouble finding my words . I guess there's different strategies to help with memory problems. Thank you Dr Marks .

[@tubbywhirr]

Thank you for the video. Could you also talk about strategies for improving cognitive impairment? I have bipolar disorder, and numerous depressive and psychotic episodes have destroyed my memory. It has been slowly getting better now that I am mostly stable, but it is still far from what it used to be 15 years ago. I understand and accept that it will never fully return to how it was, but I'm wondering if there are any ways to address this issue. I am in my late 20s, so it is not related to aging.

[@rosej5029]

What about adhd INATTENTIVE type?

[@dottiedavis355]

Tracey, I love your work! Especially videos on ADHD, like this one My frequent “thing” is paying attention how words are pronounced...a hyperfocus, if you will. If it’s not yours, forgive me. Mnemonic is pronounced Neh-_mah_-nik, not “pneumonic.” Thank-you. Oh, dear. Sorry again. It’s _Low_ sī.

[@kingpuppet5881]

I have diagnosed complex PTSD and anxiety disorder. I don’t have ADHD traits. Nor am I depressed. However I do get depressive phases occasionally. I’m a nurse and lately my anxiety has been intense. My brain can’t recall anything at times! I stutter and feel completely unable to focus or think. I am literally worried on developing dementia, I’m only 39! Some days I feel like I’m in a fog just coasting through life.

[@MBT372]

That is the anxiety, when my dad got sick and died I spent a whole year thinking I had dementia... couldn't talk, remember anything, I was so scared.

[@Mrjsmediaproduc]

Thanks 😂 all you do for the mental health community 👍🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@mrace2712]

We need to have a discussion panel for ADHD depression and anxiety anyone down? We can do it on zoom 🙏🏾💪🏾🤝🏾💯

[@biancaverdugo514]

Excelente en Español !! Gracias Dra. Tracy Marks, la sigo desde hace mucho tiempo, su informacion es simplemente Genial !!!!

[@scipioafricanus4875]

Great video. I'm hyper vigilant I take in a lot of information a lot is false I overthink and ruminate it creates confusion it leads to symptoms you mentioned

[@ThomasMuethingDotCom]

I love Dr. Marks's on cognition!!! The domain of psychopathology most difficult to understand until you read the DSM's table of Neurocognitive domains again and again and again. Here are some typos that may confuse meaning in caption for deaf: 06:40 - "Second, dementia usually affects reset memories" --> "Second, dementia usually affects recent memories" 10:24 - "and the categories dividing study materials and to related concepts," -> "and the categories dividing study materials into related concepts," 10:33 - "using techniques like the method of lowkey chunking or other pneumonic," -> "using techniques like the method of low-key chunking or other mnemonics" (I had to look-up how to spell mnemonics. I can't hear if you said singular or plural because I can't hear the /s/ sound, but I'm guessing plural because you said techniques. Also, I speechread/lipread. Just a guess. Happy psychoeducational Friday from Seattle!!!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks Thomas. I changed them. 👍🏽

[@ThomasMuethingDotCom]

@@DrTraceyMarks Thank YOU for the accessible psychoeducation. Mnemonic at 10:33 is still pneumonic. See you on the e-mail machine and the MWS-Zoom machine!

[@leodragonheart754]

how do you know what normal memory is and adhd memory?

[@VWonder737]

I LOVE your videos. Thanks so much.

[@ronnie-lynn]

Not taking my ADHD medication, I honestly thought I was starting to become depressed again (came off my antidepressants last spring). Started taking my ADHD medication daily and I feel SO much better over all! I had no idea they felt so similar. I was just diagnosed with adhd and OCD/anxiety only 2 years ago age 36. But was diagnosed with depression age 12 & anxiety age 22. So I find it confusing to tell what exactly I’m feeling and why. My brain does not know how to separate; scared, anxious, worried, hyper, excited, etc. if that is something you would be willing to talk about in the future. How all of those feelings feel the same in the brain. 🧠

[@007janerussell]

I have adhd and bipolar. Is there a chance I don’t have bipolar and all my symptoms are just a bad case of adhd?

[@RichardJordan-rt1jo]

I had the worse brain ever, I couldn't speak because I forgot the words. I have hypothyroidism and Hasimotos (an autoimmune disease) I had a vit B and vit D deficiency. Once I was treated after a year and a half I am much much better. I can finish sentences. I suffered from depression and anxiety due to this disease

[@f.g.9466]

Thank you for this video!

[@nyxkey4046]

You know this content is for you when you have to rewind 20 secs every minute or less till you lose track of the previous info and then have to rewind to where you first did so you can finally watch the whole video attentively 😂 I wish I can do that with live conversations!

[@jheyhey39]

Thank you for making this video!

[@mrsdje3425]

Thank you Dr Marks.

[@valerieschneider4859]

My spouse and I, both in our early 70s, have both had covid three times in the last 4 years. Aftee watching this video, we are wondering how this might play into the mental issues you addressed. I suffer from depression, anxiety, and PTSD. My spouse suffers from anxiety and recurring herititary poly neuropathy with palsy. Any insight you might provide would be most appreciated.

[@jamesmarie]

You don't happened to work in Austin TX? My ADHD throughout my life has taken many shapes and forms. I have been diagnosed with ADHD emphasized Hyperactive since middle school. The 80's, right. My 30s and 40s the A in Attention and D as in Depression took a shape I couldn't recognized.

[@harrison1671]

Thank you

[@glynette6570]

Very informative-thank you!