"Healing ADD - See And Heal The 7 Types!" with Dr. Daniel Amen

[@russellstone9056]

Unfortunately most people cannot afford the treatments and, like myself, have struggled their whole lives with depression, anxiety and add. A few wins and then losses. Up and down. Struggling to maintain even getting by. Loss of jobs and struggling businesses and finances. Difficult some days to accomplish basic things. And the predatory world doesn't seem to care at all. Today is a hard day. Overwhelmed is the word.

[@yolandagray-rozier6912]

I feel some of your pain.

[@emilyae]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@nikp2582]

Agreed!

[@danmark7352]

That’s a good, quick and exact description of my life. I’m a 50 old male and were diagnosed three years ago. I’m just tired of fighting and being challenged every day. I also know it’s important to not just sit on a couch. But sometimes you feel like giving up. Thanks🙏😊♥️

[@soulsciencewithgia5915]

Yep

[@julesfransman734]

13:02 Type 1. Classic ADD 28:08 Type 2. Inattentive ADD 38:29 Type 3. Overfocused ADD 49:00 Type 4. Temporal Lobe ADD 54:16 Type 5. Limbic ADD 54:53 Type 6. Ring of Fire ADD 57:43 Type 7. Anxious ADD 00:00 You should watch the whole video, though!

[@corinne4149]

What to do if you have them all?

[@samurilip]

you rock

[@theeorganicmechanic]

ThankYou Jules for your service

[@labanjohnson]

@@corinne4149 you get treated for being a hypochondriac :D

[@corinne4149]

I was tested as a 6 year old adhd....

[@cozakokotano6448]

This video literally helped me with the core of the problem of my whole life, I swear, and to be honest, this guy needs Nobel prize, ADD is no longer a joke, people truthfully suffer from it, the more it is ignored, the more it endangers the people.

[@scarred10]

He deserves a prize alright, his balls in a sling.He is a total con man,ask any psychiatrist

[@calderonjd30]

Totally agree!! He needs a Nobel prince. No joke

[@ht7cs]

Just pointing out, people still joke about it though. It's hurtful and invalidating. It's as bad as saying, "I'm a retard" or "that's so gay". Why would people think it's ok to say, "I'm so ADD?" when they're not. I mean, I've even called people out on it and they say no, they don't have it.

[@moonmagnolia7]

And being labeled by teachers as being lazy or stupid can ruin their lives.

[@purydango]

​@@moonmagnolia7my teacher was screaming at me for not doing my homework, but gave those dumb homework shit, where you have to fill out pages full with simple calculations, where it was the most bithersome to have to stay at the desk and write it down.

[@raycielayne90]

I cried several times during this video... especially when he said his patient said "so it isnt my fault?" ..... I just recently found out i have add, but I had no idea there were so many.... I definitely felt like I am somewhere between classic and anxious add. I love learning about my brain and like he said.... it just kills me inside knowing how much I struggled and beat myself and cried as a child over these things that could've been fixed.. makes me wonder how much smarter I would've been now had I known. Because I had a horrible time in school. Just hurts my heart.

[@kristinar.6600]

U mean how much more successful u could have been. During the weeks I had access to canabis I managed to arrive in time for class without struggling or rushing! That was so major I now take canabis medication and don't suffer any symptoms anymore

[@rebelliousnature4795]

Yeah same here, 28 now and ended up dropping out but I got diagnosed at 11 though but my mother took me off the meds because they made me act like a emotionless and zoned out or zombie like...... just got back on meds after remembering, oh yeah, I have ADHD other people don't operate like me, never knew it was this serious, caused a lot of problems, hey get checked out, it's never to late to get some help for it

[@ethimself9042]

Type 1 and 2 are polar opposites. If one does test positive for these, whatever they have is not ADD/ADHD. The rest are carefully treated separately. One can find his book - Healing ADD at any library system. Very informative, the best I have ever seen

[@victorstrattner5601]

Raycie Layne me too

[@TCB84]

@Raycie Layne you are going to make it.

[@breautyandgoodness4118]

"The harder she tries the worse it gets." My whole life in one sentence!

[@valeriew5934]

Me too

[@bprathe3205]

Mine too

[@keilana6]

@@valeriew5934 Same

[@bobbyhanna1220]

Yes, me too x

[@goodkarna]

With you sister

[@mychannel3550]

13:02 type 1 23:15 treatment 28:10 type 2 38:00 treatment 30:46 type 3 47:39 treatment 49:07 type 4 54:06 treatment 54:20 type 5 54:39 treatment 54:55 type 6 57:32 treatment 57:46 type 7 58:16 treatment 59:30 if you have more than one type 1:04:12 get it give it away keet it forever change the world 1:04:54 physical health and mental health connecting together 1:05:41 protein vegetable shake 1:08:13 wants your brain 1:11:35 bipolar

[@Lima3578user]

Thank you

[@winterwierdo]

This was good time stamping. Thanks for all this

[@DiasporaForKenya]

Thank you

[@user93194]

thank you much

[@Vladimyrful]

I was curious whether treatments were included, thank you!

[@emanuel81111]

god protect this man , hes trully is real doctor with a real heart

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

O.o O.o Plant-based is loaded with protein. Many of the record-breaking atheltes are plant-based/vegan. The longest living tribes are plant-based, and over 50% of their calories are carbs (latest science shows our brains developed from carbs, not carbs). Most of the Greek Gladiators were plant-based. Lol. Soil is getting worse and worse in most areas of the world these days for nutrients in food. Lol. At least he understands plant-based foods are powerful, as most people seem to hate much, if any, veggies, but it's sad to see that he makes the distinction. He's also against soy. The China Study is the largest study, and it shows people are plant-based. Inflammation helps create cancer, and soy fights cancer off. Soy has all the protein needed (but we need multiple sources of food anyways). Meat is inflammatory. The highest rates of osteoporosis are of milk drinkers. Drinking from cows is a relatively new thing in society. To drink milk when you're not a cow, and not even a baby. A lot of cancer, diabetes from saturated fat (the highest source is from dairy), etc. Our intestinal tract is longer than carnivores/omnivores. We have no fangs. No night vision, unlike true meat eaters. Cooking meat makes it carcinogenic in the air, and people are still very unhealthy from it. The mass world hunger, and mass deforestation it causes to feed these animals that are r*ped into the world, and tortured. Plant-based milk sells far better in several areas of the world. Vegan mockups are better in tastes, textures, nutrition, sustainability, ethics, and pricing. So, a handful of what he says is wrong. Plus, Big Pharma isn't so good, so I'll disagree with that, too. However, great stuff for the rest of the stuff.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:p Dr. Gabor Maté debunks a lot of things attached to this whole claim that DNA is causing this and that. ADD and ADHD are titles for symptoms of different formations.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

O.o But at least he starts people off on natural supplements first before any Big Pharma stuff. Big Pharma is often loaded with bad bodily health effects, most bipolar people in the UK say they prefer being off lithium, several school shootings are tied to black-labelled so-called antidepressants (last year so-called antidepressants were debunked by peer-reviewed scientific studies, and on top of that, Big Pharma never even had studies to back their drugs up, apparently), financial costs, etc.

[@maig1412]

This peesentation deserves a first prize. Thank you Dr. Amen I am already a grandmother and I learned a lot from you. It is never too late to learn new things . 👏👏👏👏👏☺️

[@360rwilson]

Thank goodness for Dr. Amen bringing mental disorder diagnosis into the age of modern medical science.

[@Magazinelady]

Every teacher needs to see this video. For 5 years, I worked in a Elem. Catholic School and the students had to fit the cookie cutter. Boys are sometimes naturally antsy in their seats. It doesn't mean they need a drug. To watch this video and to see the different types of ADD, not one medication fits all. I cried when Dr. Amen discussed Brianne. It wasn't her fault and then she soared. As a father, it must have been hard to watch, but you were in the right field to help her. The story about the couple was fascinating. Their child must have been finally able to breathe and relax at home. The diet at the Salvation Army and the connection to the prison rate. These are all miracles. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:3 O.o Plant-based is loaded with protein. Many of the record-breaking atheltes are plant-based/vegan. The longest living tribes are plant-based, and over 50% of their calories are carbs (latest science shows our brains developed from carbs, not carbs). Most of the Greek Gladiators were plant-based. Lol. Soil is getting worse and worse in most areas of the world these days for nutrients in food. Lol. At least he understands plant-based foods are powerful, as most people seem to hate much, if any, veggies, but it's sad to see that he makes the distinction. He's also against soy. The China Study is the largest study, and it shows people are plant-based. Inflammation helps create cancer, and soy fights cancer off. Soy has all the protein needed (but we need multiple sources of food anyways). Meat is inflammatory. The highest rates of osteoporosis are of milk drinkers. Drinking from cows is a relatively new thing in society. To drink milk when you're not a cow, and not even a baby. A lot of cancer, diabetes from saturated fat (the highest source is from dairy), etc. Our intestinal tract is longer than carnivores/omnivores. We have no fangs. No night vision, unlike true meat eaters. Cooking meat makes it carcinogenic in the air, and people are still very unhealthy from it. The mass world hunger, and mass deforestation it causes to feed these animals that are r*ped into the world, and tortured. Plant-based milk sells far better in several areas of the world. Vegan mockups are better in tastes, textures, nutrition, sustainability, ethics, and pricing. So, a handful of what he says is wrong. Plus, Big Pharma isn't so good, so I'll disagree with that, too. However, great stuff for the rest of the stuff.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:3 Dr. Gabor Maté debunks a lot of things attached to this whole claim that DNA is causing this and that. ADD and ADHD are titles for symptoms of different formations.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:3 But at least he starts people off on natural supplements first before any Big Pharma stuff. Big Pharma is often loaded with bad bodily health effects, most bipolar people in the UK say they prefer being off lithium, several school shootings are tied to black-labelled so-called antidepressants (last year so-called antidepressants were debunked by peer-reviewed scientific studies, and on top of that, Big Pharma never even had studies to back their drugs up, apparently), financial costs, etc.

[@craftymondays3187]

It's nice for teachers for awareness, but unfortunately all we can do is let parents know our thoughts, and they with doctors will or won't continue with the follow up and treatment.

[@patriciaotis1113]

I watched this video and cried my eyes out but not from sadness from relief and hope. I've been treated for depression for years without success. Just recently it was suggested I may have inattentive ADD. I finally feel like I may be able to be pulled from this knee deep mud I have been trying to walk through my whole life. I really feel like the poster child for ADD now but at least I FINALLY have some hope. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video. Going out now to get your book

[@sweetswing1]

I am in a similar boat. 41 and likely I just found out I have ADD. Shock to me but once I understood the symptoms it was me all the way.

[@A7medZ]

Stfu u have nothing

[@DanielAnderssson]

@@A7medZ haha (y)

[@replenishrewire4758]

How are you getting on? Did you get any treatment for ADD?

[@melissap9416]

What did they prescribe you?

[@SacredHeart0520]

It's refreshing to listen to a lecture like this . He is a master full lecturer with the perfect amount of humor to keep people engaged

[@JeepTJay6]

I’m crying. So much of this relates to my daughter and myself and my wife. It’s like this man is sitting in the corner of my living morning noon and night.

[@lagrey6024]

I cried too

[@evgeniynikolenko789]

I’m reading his book. Wish I knew about this when i was 20. But better late than never. Thanks.

[@lizstolte2634]

I know I have ADHD because i can't get through a single online lecture but this is hour five of intently watching Dr. Amen talk about ADHD

[@Aaron14LifeZZZ]

Go seek a diagnosis to verify if you can, its worth it. Hopefully you dont get a shitty old school psychiatrist or doctor

[@privatecaller1418]

Look at sleep mask sonic frequency

[@neenainzary2724]

​@@privatecaller1418 Is this frequency where can I find it

[@RobbW-ay]

I believe I have one of those forms of add or something similar if there is something similar. I can watch quite a few videos all the way through, but my thoughts are all over the place. I have a hard time getting done with simple tasks at work in a timely manner.

[@wylldflower5628]

@@RobbW-ay It does sound very classic. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve gone to tidy up a closet or do dishes and end up with 6 more projects I must do on the way to finishing the tidy!

[@monicaplug4431]

Dr Daniel Amen deserves the nobel price,

[@breezyveezy1]

This is the future of Psychiatry. Very exciting stuff!

[@swayback7375]

It would be nice if they went ahead and worked on this a little faster. I can’t even diagnosed and I’m educating my docs.

[@emilyeah]

@@swayback7375 YES!

[@lanarenee7135]

Such a wonderful presentation. My 9 year old daughter is now on medication for ADD, and my husband and I had not been fans of the idea of medication. We trusted in her Paediatrician's advice and expertise in this area, and our daughter's academic and other gains are outstanding. From last years literacy testing at 65% unmedicated, this year she achieved 99%. Her focus and attention has improved significantly, and all work tasks are being completed. She's happier and hasn't lost her appetite. Infact she's thriving! Her school can't believe the difference. 5mg of Ritalin for 4 hours of effect saw improvements, but 20mg slow release over 8 hours has been the game changer. She now loves learning and is doing great.

[@instasupermamka]

I ve watched tones of videos on adhd in last 3-4 days and it is the most informative video on youtube i wish i had chance to make scans

[@kristinar.6600]

It's neccassary to put scans in use everywhere. We can't give these drugs to the healthy for cheating and raising the bar. While simultaneously giving up on the ADHD who'd have needed the medication!

[@umibrahimibrahim4966]

I checked them with amen clinic you'll have yo go through series of expensive sessions before getting to imaging. VERY very expensive. I even offered to be subject of trials and studies..... Didn't work :-)

[@melissap9416]

Umibrahim Ibrahim what did they want to charge?

[@charbelsarkis3567]

It is not. This isn't valid

[@melissap9416]

Charbel Sarkis why is it not valid?

[@moondust260]

I'm looking forward to seeing my doctor's reaction when I tell her I've diagnosed myself with ADD from a KZbin video.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@Brigette 5280 They don't. I don't go unless a limb is falling off.

[@justinebourke2811]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 exactly...every time I ever visit my doc( or take my mom to visit heres) we come out thinking well that was a total waste of time/ effort / money - whats the f**king point?

[@justinebourke2811]

Ha ha ..yes its fun to watch them trying to stop themselves from rolling their eyes then formulate a tactful, non -committal answer meant to steer you back to faith in them..what they really want to say here is " whos the 7+yrs qualified and experienced doctor here anyway? How dare you question my knowledge and experience, what the hell do you know about your body, anyway?" 😂😂😂 " bloody internet diagnostics - lay people just should'nt be aloud to access them!" 😄

[@starboard6372]

Put a GO-PRO on your forehead....LOL! Good for you.

[@cozakokotano6448]

This is not a serious issue, it is ADD and ADHD, they have no diagnosis in labs and hospitals like physical diseases. You can diagnose yourself by measuring your symptoms with the symptoms criteria of ADHD and ADD, they're all 18 in total. You can have some of them and measure your issue's severity.

[@NothingByHalves]

This video showed up in perfect timing and is possibly the best and most empowering video I've ever watched on the subject. I'm about to embark on the Keto diet with intermittent fasting and now know what foods to buy to cover my fat and protein intake - and knowing the difference between the different Omega 3's is incredibly helpful too. I have inattentive ADD, am over focused through C-PTSD and also have a high number of autistic traits. I've also began putting on weight after following a vegan diet which was filled with the wrong types of carbs and my body has become totally inflamed. I am hypersensitive to medications and went completely mental on SSRIs - twice. Losing my mind was possibly the scariest thing that ever happened to me - I didn't think I was ever coming back and so I'm very reluctant to take Ritalin or Adderol or anything else synthetic. It's such a relief to know what I need to do to get my life back on track. I'm 51. It's never too late. To anyone out there who has struggled their entire life, felt useless, misunderstood and like you're spinning your wheels and burying yourself deeper every time, I hear you. We've got this. It's not our fault.

[@valeriew5934]

Amen

[@Purplelemon5033]

Pretty sure I have this I’ve never felt normal anyway . Can’t concentrate, listening is a big thing for me can never follow what someone’s saying just hear snippets my brain switches off , put everything off , daydream can’t handle noisy environments, multitasking is impossible.Anyways 15 years ago I decided to reduce carbs. Most days I usually just eat meat and non starchy vegetables. It has improved my concentration anxiety and mood. I will eat a slice of cake or pizza or something to be polite or when there’s nothing else available and within half an hour I can tell the difference my brain doesn’t work as well.

[@NothingByHalves]

@@Purplelemon5033 One year on from making my comment and I'm now on the GAPS diet, intro stage one. I never did quite enough to resolve my digestive issues - thought I was making progress and didn't see the connection with my deteriorating mental and physical health. I ended up with oxalate overload and switched to carnivore (until my gut told me it was a bit much) but my anxiety and panic attacks disappeared overnight. It's amazing what a difference food makes to our brains and emotional state. Really nice to hear you are having success with this too!

[@scarred10]

Obviously no neurodevelopmental disorder is your fault but you wont learn anything from this idiot.Only in America do the public believe these fake doctors.

[@surferdude4487]

I tried SSRIs about 15 years ago. They messed me up and I exercised the good judgement to get off of them. I'd like to get a brain scan and a proper diagnosis, but I can't pay for it. Meanwhile, a low dose of Saraquill is helping me with the psychosis, but not the depression.

[@josefromspace]

This must be one of the most important lectures I've ever seen! Now everything makes complete sense for me. Thank you so much for this wonderful talk!

[@detskullemanhagjort]

Same for me :D Ive just gathered all the info i can on food that help increase my dopamine and serotinin. Seems like ive closest to overfocused add.

[@josefromspace]

Now that I know my brain works differently I can engineer ways around it. For instance before doing work (I'm an engineer) I pop up a KZbin window and search "180 BMP" click that video and then open up www.calm.com and listen to the background noise. I do NOT do work before being hyperfocused I wait a little bit and then BOOM! Hyperfocused! It happens, tons of work get done.

[@pambrown9288]

José Yánez

[@pambrown9288]

José Yánez

[@jaykaye562]

I can't tell you how grateful I am to have come across this video. A complete eye-opener for me. Thank you. I dearly wish I could have this type of scan to help me.

[@AmenClinic]

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[@alexandrawagner5963]

Singing in choirs helps to be happy, to learn to hurry up in order to come in time, to listen and adept to others, to engage, to be healthy, to remember songs, to improve singing technics, and even to have friends!

[@bwash6743]

I so love Dr. AMEN! I hope that as more professionals get educated and donresearch to back and verify his findings the medical field will change to allow insurance to cover these protocols! 🙏

[@Thiggman-cs6wx]

I basically ate pasta, potatoes, and drank Mt. Dew for two decades. Never really at meat, even as a child, and was a vegetarian for 10 years. I NEEDED carbs. Would feel "out of sorts" and then would eat some mashed potatoes or rice and would feel better. Last year I stopped carbs and most sugars. I only ate almond butter, eggs, and a protein shake with blueberries and yogurt. One piece of whole grain toast everyday with a few dried apricots. I drank lots of water. EXERCISED every day. About 15 minutes of intense cardio a day. After 3 weeks of this I started taking St. John's Wort. On the third day of this it was like a switch had been turned. For the first time in my life I felt like nothing else was controlling me. I would pick up something and throw it away that had been sitting there for months. But with no effort or struggle to do so. I would get in my car and didn't feel COMPELLED to turn on crappy radio music or smoke a cigarette to focus my racing mind. I didn't fantasize or daydream anymore, well not obsessively. I didn't get lightheaded anymore. I slept 7 hours every night without waking up. My house was clean but with a sense of permanency and not that it will be trashed again in a couple of weeks and my mind buried underneath the rubble. I felt normal, clear, and light for the first time in my entire life. I WAS IN CONTROL. Previous to that for 40 years it was a struggle everyday. Everything had to end up in crisis because I couldn't deal with it whether it was a trashed house, utilities being turned off, being in debt, etc. etc. During this "normal" phase though it wasn't about me anymore. It was about things outside of myself and I was interacting with the world. I felt connected. If this had never happened I would not realize how screwed up I am. Throughout the day I would notice all the little things about the way I used to be and then it spanned out to my entire life. To being a little kid and not being able to sleep because my thoughts were racing. To my bedroom being trashed and all through my life my houses and apartments looking the same trashed way. Even this new awareness was not overwhelming or upsetting. It was literally like everything that was wrong with me was gone. No anxiety, no weighted feeling of just being me. Dealing with more than one person at a time wasn't overwhelming. Within days of this feeling "normal" I started planning a road trip and then actually did it. Sounds like no big deal but considering I hadn't traveled in over ten years and was just disappearing as a person in my house in solitude it was HUGE. It didn't feel like something artificial had been added. I felt like me just without all of the tics and flaws. So I had figured out the source of my problem and then cured it, so I thought. Then I guess I didn't replenish all of my vitamins and supplements. I went back to soda. Stopped the St. John's Wort. I went back to opiate pills and then a few months later I'm back in the struggle. Like a switch. I am trying to get back. I tried St. John's Wort again but it caused anxiety, I think maybe because I was still on the opiates. Obviously I didn't cure all of my symptoms and relapsed. I will figure it out though. Now I am nearly definitely sure it's ADD. At the time my "cure" was a complete accident. I was trying to deal with aging both in appearance and health, that's it. Turned out the supplements for that were also very beneficial for my brain. I read that St. John's Wort deals mainly with dopamine and noroepinephrine. Years ago I took Wellbutrin to quit smoking. After 7 days I quit and it was like I had never smoked. All my compulsions were gone. I didn't drink soda or eat crap. But I didn't have the money to pay for it as a non-prescription so I was only on it for a month and then eventually went back to smoking and the fog and the struggle. I believe Wellbutrin also deals with those two neurotransmitters. Can't be a coincidence that I felt so very different on both St. John's Wort and Wellbutrin, but in both cases I had cleared my body of carbs and drugs. I wonder though if I was just dealing with symptoms or comorbidity and without dealing with the ADD I just slipped back. But I swear that month where I cut out all of the sugars and THEN got on St. John's Wort it was like a switch turned on (or off). I was completely new. Never felt like it before or since. It lasted for about a month. But a month is pretty much the duration for me to stick with anything really. I have immediate problems with concentration but also have tried many new things but only stay with them for a month. When I was younger it lasted quite a bit longer but I would never "finish". Unfinished college. Unfinished learning to play the piano. Unfinished portraits in my drawing pad. Unfinished crossbow making. Unfinished books. A giant mountain of unachieved goals and the weight of the guilt bearing down on my thoughts. Anyway, it's both good and bad that I've learned so much about my issues lately. Good because I can "focus" on specifics. Bad because I worry and get a little scared that I won't be able to fix it. Now that I know what it feels like to be free it can get very upsetting thinking I will never get back to it. So now all my issues seem magnified. Things seem so dire. I think, just get up and exercise or just go back on that diet but I can't connect to the actions of doing it. I'm sitting there knowing what will dramatically help me, possibly save me, but separation is there. The knowing and the doing completely severed. It's like a membrane between me and life that I can't penetrate, sort of like in a dream where you swing as hard as you can but the punch won't connect. It's VERY frustrating and for me very shameful.

[@ironfistarrival]

So how did you find a cure ? What are you suffering from ? Did you seek treatment ? What is your problem anyway ?

[@awill2329]

T higgman Holy shit, I feel ya

[@kimjamieson3669]

Dear T. Higgman I sense your frustration and the ever present wondering of when and where the answers & solutions for your health will ever become reality. I understand that this is a tough place to live at. When you have experienced the change, lived the improvements, and known the ‘light switch’ turning on inside, which was ‘supposed’ to have stayed on, but it eventually went dim again, and now you just can’t seem to find your way back to it again….. I know. I walk a similar path. Not necessarily the same health issues, but there have been decades of health struggles including foggy brain, the regular companion of tiredness, years of unfinished projects and being disorganized, because I either lost focus, lost motivation, lost inspiration or just plain got exhausted & could never seem to find the time and place to begin some of the projects again. I have not discounted that ADD could be a part of the package of my health challenges, but our health issues are often more complex than just one thing. My husband & I have 5 children who now range in age from 28 down to 16, so there were many years where my days and nights were filled with caring for them….but there was always, always the tiredness, even as a teen. My family doctor would run a battery of tests, only to find out that my health was actually incredible, according to the bloodwork, and nothing was apparently wrong! Good, yes…but frustrating as I desperately wanted answers and wanted to be normal & have normal energy levels which I knew that other moms had. Over the years I have also been battling ongoing (what I believe to be) systemic candidiasis, which affects energy levels and results in a foggy brain, amongst other things. I have changed my diet to try to be as healthy as possible, but can never seem to get back to the energy levels and mental clarity which I believe are possible. There is one time that stands out to me for great mental clarity, and that was after a week of a bad case of stomach flu…fever & vomiting, only liquids stayed down. By the end of the week, although I was very weak, and had slept a lot, my mental clarity was better than I had ever experienced. I could think a thought through to completion!! Not that I recommend that method!! My dr. has suggested anti-depressants over the years, him thinking my tiredness was depression....But I know that is not the answer. When I get out for daily walks or hikes, (year round, but I especially have to force myself to go in winter), my energy levels improve, mental clarity increases for a few hours, and my ‘batteries get charged’ so to speak, but they don’t stay charged for long enough! Because of these health challenges, I have, out of desperation, done a lot of reading & learning, hoping & praying about health issues. Many times I have asked the question ‘Why?’ ‘Why can’t I seem to get permanently better, to the place of increased energy, (which for most people is simply the normal energy level!), clear, focussed mind and the ability to be organized & complete what I begin?’ I used to linger too long in the thoughts of ‘What if I am always like this?…’ and have felt quite despondent in the past and even felt stupid, because when I read, I cannot remember much of what I read…UNLESS it is a subject I am really interested in. But I have lately realized that God has given me brief moments of what ‘normal’ can look like again. He has given me a taste of what my future can be when I find the right solutions, and these are to give me hope to persevere, and not to cause despair. It is my hope & prayer that you will not give up your search for the new and improved healthy version of you…and ….That you will do what it takes to get back there….Get adequate rest. (more important than we realize)….Get regular exercise….Learn to eat as healthy as you can within your budget…Perhaps try a gluten free, dairy free diet & see if you have food allergies or intolerances which REALLY affect our minds & energy levels..Learn all you can, and learn what supplements you may need & try them…also..within your budget! Don’t lose heart, take baby steps & do the next thing that you know you need to do to work towards a healthier version of you….while loving & accepting yourself as you are today. Wishing you well & praying for success and restored health for you!

[@Thiggman-cs6wx]

Thank you for your comment.

[@Thiggman-cs6wx]

haha

[@amandawhite7468]

I just want you to know I successfully watched this whooole video without being distracted 🥰 I wish more Dr's would think like this.

[@edithavital]

Best video on ADD I've ever watched. Thank you so much

[@coachedbyjt903]

Check out Russell Barkley he’s better

[@tinkertime577]

I'm so glad I made myself watch this entire video, I was loosing interest, then realized why.

[@gracierenteria6931]

Lol!!

[@LadywatchingByrd]

I saw the length of it... 😭

[@MM-pj4bl]

SAME

[@f.d.6667]

Same over here...

[@jenme7926]

I love you, Dr Amen! You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your skills to help people. ❤

[@hippiechick73]

Wow, this described me so much. I “fall in love” with a topic and I will obsess with it for awhile… months or a few years… and then suddenly, the obsession will wind down and I will have no interest. I discovered I have to ride the wave and learn as much as I can and be productive while I’m in the obsessive phase. Then I will usually have another topic that gets my fascination, and I try to learn as much as I can about that. Usually I will come back to something again after a break of a few years. When I am in between obsessions, it is very depressing not to be interested in something.

[@dawnlatta7106]

I wish that we could all get brain scans to check the type of ADD, but so many insurance companies would probably not cover it. I have dealt with depression & anxiety all of my life, in addition to being very talkative, sensitive with a short attention span & a feeling of being stuck & ruminating about past failures. I suspected that I had ADD & was finally diagnosed with ADHD in my 50's. I tried medication for ADHD, but it made my heart race. Now I know that we're all not meant for medication. I've dealt with my issues by over eating & gaining a lot of weight. Also, in recent years, clutter at home has piled up. Dr. Amen's videos & shows on PBS give me hope that diet, supplements & exercise can help reduce symptoms.

[@maricamaas5555]

Look into GAPS DIET of Natasha C. McBride - healing psychiatric disorders. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q163pqOIhJykoMU

[@karine8738]

@@maricamaas5555 Marica it would help me if you want to help by just writing down the basic line of Gaps Diet ? Thanks so much

[@work_in_progress161]

Medikinet, I know it works for more sensitive people

[@privatecaller1418]

Amen clinic takes payments, Medicare reimburses. 6 months treatment 2 scans ,exams, cheaper than one scan at hospital, get a personal injury lawyer to bill insurance. Brain can cause seizures coma death aneurysms falls accidents.... Go, don't wait. Get wellness consultation anytime at life extension. Read GABA, L-theanine, L-tryptophane , melatonin , look at brain products . Get all cstslogues free

[@badmonkey91]

I had my general practitioner try to give me anti-depressants in my 20s. I refused them...I didn't know what was going on with me, but I knew the depression was a symptom, not the cause. At 33 I was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. I'm an introverted man.

[@justinebourke2811]

GPs love to prescribe antidepressants..the cure all drug..I had similar experience with mine. Now lately he wants to give me them for fibromyalgia..( again I refuse) They seem to throw antidepressants at anything they they don't understand.. if they can't find the cause of symptoms they think prozac or somesuch is the answer...

[@kgomotsompolokeng5887]

Justine Bourke m

[@yogawithisabela2578]

God bless this man and his work

[@jamieholmes1287]

Thank you for this. You just explained what happened to me with my doctor and zoloft and me. I really needed to hear that. And your so funny. Thank you for helping me know what is wrong with me. This may be just a small comment amongst probably 1000s but your words have made me cry so much but also feel like there is hope for me. Thank you. This comment may be small but its heavy.

[@lizbeth.gonzalez]

I went to college, studied to be a teacher, and I’ve completed one full year in the classroom. I left education after that year, I came back the following year and lasted a month (different school) took an office job for 8 months, went back to education and lasted one month (another different school), now I’m at another office job for three months and in the process of getting diagnosed. I love teaching. I can’t stand office jobs they’re so boring and I feel so lifeless. But with teaching, I get so overwhelmed so quickly which makes me quit and I did twice very impulsively with no job lined up. Very selfishly only thinking of myself and not the kids I left behind who needed me. Next year I’m determined to go back to my very first school!!!(which was the most supportive, there just hasn’t been a vacancy) Hopefully with I can pursue my career

[@justinebourke2811]

So glad he says low fat is bad - at last!!! 👏👏👏

[@sarahjrobinson9792]

I started horse riding at the age of 7 and it was the most amazing thing to happen in my life.. Nothing else mattered and the more I look into my conditions the more everything starts to piece together..

[@ericadelnigro]

I wish Amen health clinics had some sliding scale spots or took insurance. I have had work like this done before in Portland, Oregon, covered by insurance. Hope to find a practitioner in Orange County.

[@billyhawkins721]

I was diagnosed with ADD as a child.. grew up thinking it’s BS… but him diving into the classics… I have almost every marker! Luckily I find psychology super interesting! 😂 Fortunately, the military gave me structure. It took my social anxiety and forced me to deal with it. I never miss deadlines but it took forever to figure out a system that worked for me. But he’s 100% right! Hot teacher = A. Fun teacher = A. Bad teacher was always an F.. the love part.. damn… he’s absolutely right.. 😢

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

Dr. Gabor Maté debunks a lot of things attached to this whole claim that DNA is causing this and that. ADD and ADHD are titles for symptoms of different formations.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

O.o O.o Plant-based is loaded with protein. Many of the record-breaking atheltes are plant-based/vegan. The longest living tribes are plant-based, and over 50% of their calories are carbs (latest science shows our brains developed from carbs, not carbs). Most of the Greek Gladiators were plant-based. Lol. Soil is getting worse and worse in most areas of the world these days for nutrients in food. Lol. At least he understands plant-based foods are powerful, as most people seem to hate much, if any, veggies, but it's sad to see that he makes the distinction. He's also against soy. The China Study is the largest study, and it shows people are plant-based. Inflammation helps create cancer, and soy fights cancer off. Soy has all the protein needed (but we need multiple sources of food anyways). Meat is inflammatory. The highest rates of osteoporosis are of milk drinkers. Drinking from cows is a relatively new thing in society. To drink milk when you're not a cow, and not even a baby. A lot of cancer, diabetes from saturated fat (the highest source is from dairy), etc. Our intestinal tract is longer than carnivores/omnivores. We have no fangs. No night vision, unlike true meat eaters. Cooking meat makes it carcinogenic in the air, and people are still very unhealthy from it. The mass world hunger, and mass deforestation it causes to feed these animals that are r*ped into the world, and tortured. Plant-based milk sells far better in several areas of the world. Vegan mockups are better in tastes, textures, nutrition, sustainability, ethics, and pricing. So, a handful of what he says is wrong. Plus, Big Pharma isn't so good, so I'll disagree with that, too. However, great stuff for the rest of the stuff.

[@billyhawkins721]

@@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked you can keep all your plant based nonsense. I’ve watched what it actually does to people when they become anemic and their hair is falling out from the lack of vital nutrients. Perhaps it’s time to take a gander at the hoax papers and see how easy it is to pass a bullshit study off to journals and have parrots act as if they’re facts. One study proves nothing anymore. Especially not with how every little thing is bought and agenda driven. Pro trans transition studies being a wonderful example of what goes plainly against known psychology. When you have adults facing six figure medical bills, even with insurance, it’s not hard to see why those “studies” exist. If anyone believes that humans are meant to only eat plants after eons of surviving on both plants and animals, you’re more than likely only helping the virtue signalers who want to make everyone else miserable. There’s a huge difference in eating processed meat and actual natural meat. Processed meat is where 99.9% of issues come from, aside from food borne illnesses.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:3 But at least he starts people off on natural supplements first before any Big Pharma stuff. Big Pharma is often loaded with bad bodily health effects, most bipolar people in the UK say they prefer being off lithium, several school shootings are tied to black-labelled so-called antidepressants (last year so-called antidepressants were debunked by peer-reviewed scientific studies, and on top of that, Big Pharma never even had studies to back their drugs up, apparently), financial costs, etc.

[@ayamostafa5919]

That was so eye opening. It really enhances my beleif that even science should be custome assigned. The "how you'd know unless you look" was so accurate and made all the sense. The video is nearly an hour and I didnt get bored a bit, and Im not a scientist.

[@joshuaharris715]

28 years old married with a 15 month old daughter. Just discovering I have ADD as my life and marriage has began to suffer as life gets busier. Had always heard of it of course but never believed it was me. Didn’t really believe in it personally through all the bad stigma it’s gotten. However desperate for help as an obvious type 1 classic add I began to seek out help and am just being diagnosed. Took a mild stimulant reluctantly and I can’t even begin to describe the excitement. It has been absolutely mind blowing and life altering. I wanted to hug my psychiatrist whom I was reluctant to see I now think I may owe the upturn in my life to. I wish I would’ve seaked help sooner. My life would not have progressively suffered in the way it has over the past few years. Not to mention High school would have been easier. Moral of the story I believe wholeheartedly ADD is real and after you hear someone describe the previous 20 years of your life to you down to a T you will too. I would love to get a scan like this.

[@andrewkruzienski770]

How is it going? I'm 35 about to have my first child and just started some talk therapy thinking I had some anxiety. The therapist is like I'm not sure you have abnormal anxiety at all. I think you have emotional dysregulation from undiagnosed ADHD. I'm going to talk to a psychiatrist next week.

[@happymomali]

Wow! What a powerful life-changing video. Thank you for posting it. It has given me so many answers of why I am the way I am. And hopefully will help me to progress to be a better person

[@joylightin-AlKimmy]

I've been ADD my entire life and I'm 65. I have one child who also is ADD our first attempt at correcting. This was when she was age 5 and she absolutely ripped apart entire pillows and was like so hyperactive that we quit treatment immediately and never did any other drugs for her condition and she is now 35. She has all the symptoms that you mentioned and that I recognize in myself as well. However, I do do the meditation. I am in therapy. I don't take medication for it. I adjust it with activity that interest me and stimulate me and I also keep a pretty good schedule. However, my daughter resist these attempts of course.. I loved your lecture. I benefited from it greatly. All knowledge is a good thing and I appreciate your work

[@thehighpriestess8431]

Dr. Amen is the bomb ! I am so meeting him :)

[@mogbaba]

And ADD people love bombs and excitements!

[@jasminflower3814]

Becoming Temperance. Did you meet him?

[@karine8738]

Did you meet him 😉

[@keepcreationprocess]

@@karine8738 He has tons of clinics, ask for a scan or advice

[@brady_cll]

Dr Amen has changed my life and the way I look at my ADD. It’s not a weakness, it is power. We are smart and creative. Somewhat disfunctional lol, but brave. I wish I could have my brain scanned! I can’t stop reading his books and work. Unsure if I’m hyper focused or just truly interested in brains. 😅

[@lionelschmitt8251]

It's a disability that can ruin peoples lives and needs to be taken seriously. Statements like this make it harder to get it taken seriously. If it's a power then why should there be treatments, medicine etc approved by the governments? Or why should people take it seriously and be considerate with mistakes and lower performance if it's actually a power? Mental health is misunderstood and disregarded enough already. What's your evidence for this statement? I haven't seen any yet, but a ton about the great harm. I also don't see how being brave would relate. If that's the case I can probably stop looking into it for myself. I haven't read anything about ADD resulting in any particularly good personality features. In fact it might be associated with low Conscientious Inhibition and high Negative Emotionality (source: Adult ADHD and emerging models of maladaptive personality: a meta-analytic review - BMC Psychiatry - 2021)

[@hevesat1920]

Are you on any drug for adhd?

[@Shevytruck8]

That’s my question. Where and how do we get our brain’s scanned

[@nyquitacharles9146]

​@@Shevytruck8i went to the website and they have them in the main cities. If you dont want to click the link. Google it.

[@felicianomorales5198]

DANIEL CHANGED MY HOLE LIFE .... WHIT THE BOOK CHANGE YOU BRAIN CHENGE YOU BODY,, NOW I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT WHIT MY BODY OF COURSE ALWAYS THINKING IN A LONG HEALTY LIFE .....I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING . SINCERELY FELICIANO MORALES RAMIREZ..

[@chaserGB]

Except spell lol jk

[@karine8738]

What did you do, what did you change ? Thanks

[@felicianomorales5198]

I am human and I think everyone has the right to make mistake.

[@felicianomorales5198]

@@karine8738 well I lost 38 pounds of weight. I used to eat a lot junk food, I make better desicion in my life, evoid to stress, I happier, ,save More money.. many things. I really recommend it to read or listen Dr Amen book. (Audio books)

[@karine8738]

@@felicianomorales5198 thanks and well done for the weight lost 👍👍

[@universaltruth2025]

Ok the talk about his daughter made me cry 😢😭

[@irinapazmino4313]

Dr, Amen GOD showed me you after praying so much. But after several months, I decided to find one of your clinics in Dallas. I learned you will not going to be there, so I have to feel up myself with positivism, I hope the doctor who will treat me has the same enthusiasm, and passion to help people and the experience you have. I completely sure GOD gave you those skills to help broken brains. May YAH BLESS YOU WITH A BEAUTIFUL HOME AT HEAVEN WHEN IS YOUR TIME. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

[@maricampari3970]

This makes so much sense. Much of my symptoms disappeared when i was doing keto diet, intermittent fasting and crossfit. I felt normal for the first time in my life, even better than when i was on stimulant medication.

[@abooddp]

Are you still having the same approach?

[@maricampari3970]

@@abooddp I fell off the wagon and am getting ready to start again. I may try carnivore for a while but keto is the most comfortable diet I've ever been on and Id like to make it a permanent lifestyle

[@abooddp]

@@maricampari3970 really glad that you’ve found what works for you. I think that the Keto diet is the best for cognition in general.

[@ohmazome]

​@@maricampari3970It's so easy to slowly relax the carb restrictions, and then the carb craving kicks in triggering carb eating behaviour, almost like an addition. (In my experience at least.) Strictly carb restricted, that craving goes away fortunately.

[@raiinzyy]

@@maricampari3970 why did you stop. Sure that it really worked?

[@rubykelley5581]

I never really believed in ADHD/ADD until 2 of my adult children were diagnosed a few years ago. Now, after educating myself, I can't believe I missed the signs. They have more inattentive symptoms and I always assumed hyperactivity was the main symptom of ADHD. As i was researching I realized I exhibit the same symptoms, so I'm getting tested in a few weeks by my psychologist.

[@sketchyart1]

Making comments as I go. I love your personality. I love your approach to physchiatrist. I love that you're changing minds n making people understand differences bw brains. My oldest son was my 1st education on ADHD. As I fought (yes, I'm wired this way) w the physchiatrist n physcologist about his brain. The physcologist took into account, then tested. Results "pull your son out of public school n send him to a school who will challenge him at his level, he's a genius". Ah-HA! Then I argued he most certainly didn't have the H in that diagnosis. I made up this quote "if my son were anymore chilled out or relaxed he'd be in a comma"! He laughed then asked me to explain. Me: No behavior problems, no fixations on anything, no worries about school, no bouncing off the walls, in fact he's often found in his room reading 6 years ahead of classmates n basically the same in math. He's fascinated w cultures, history, manual of how things go together and often reads 10/12 adult non fiction books at the sametime bc he'll tell you he does get board, takes breaks but always finishes the books. He's an adult w a double PhD in philosophy n religious studies. A very expensive n worthless degree but I get him, inquiring mind. Today he codes and programs for GE.

[@sketchyart1]

BTW instead of putting him on meds I asked him what he wanted. His reply "not to change the way my brain functions"! I'm that kind of mom. Later I was forced to medicate my 3rd son. The ADHD meds had severe side effects. I then refused to listen to anyone who tried push meds(teachers, principal, peds, physc). 2nd son dx severe ADHD, severe dyslexia, severe dysgraphia he was so compromised he wanted to try meds. That lasted a few months bc he to experienced bad really bad side effects. He just graduated from LSU engineering department a month ago. I believe there are different brains. This son could read a blueprint at 15. He sees in multidimensional aspects not 2D.

[@jonathanberry9502]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🧠 Introduction to the Significance of Brain Imaging - Dr. Daniel Amen discusses his experience scanning brains in the Northwest and emphasizes that understanding ADD requires a more nuanced approach. - ADD diagnoses are increasing, and Dr. Amen argues that the condition is not a single entity but varies among individuals. - Brain imaging, specifically spec Imaging, reveals diverse patterns in ADD patients, highlighting the importance of individualized treatments. 02:12 📚 Training and Experience in Psychiatry and Biofeedback - Dr. Amen shares his background as a child psychiatrist and his military training, highlighting the importance of understanding developmental issues. - He introduces the technique of biofeedback and its potential benefits in treating ADD. - Through his experiences, Dr. Amen underscores the need for psychiatrists to adopt a more comprehensive and scientific approach to understanding and treating ADD. 04:24 🤔 Critiques and Challenges in Psychiatry - Dr. Amen discusses the criticisms he's faced in his profession and the stigma associated with psychiatry. - He draws an analogy between diagnosing mental health conditions without brain imaging to a mechanic diagnosing a car issue without inspecting the engine. - Emphasizing the need for objective evidence, Dr. Amen advocates for brain imaging to better understand and treat psychiatric conditions. 05:58 📖 Understanding and Classifying ADD - Dr. Amen introduces his book on healing ADD and the various types of ADD he has identified through brain imaging. - He highlights the inadequacy of the term ADHD, which may not accurately represent all individuals with attentional issues. - By categorizing ADD into different types based on brain activity, Dr. Amen emphasizes the need for personalized treatment plans tailored to individual brain patterns. 08:16 🏃‍♂ The Importance of the Cerebellum and Physical Activities - Dr. Amen emphasizes the significance of the cerebellum in brain function and its often overlooked role. - He discusses how activities like dancing, tennis, and table tennis can activate the cerebellum, benefiting overall brain function. - Highlighting specific examples like horse therapy for autistic kids, Dr. Amen underscores the interconnectedness of physical activity, brain function, and overall well-being. 26:16 🍎 Cholesterol, Omega-3, and Brain Function - The role of cholesterol in hormone production and its significance. - Differences between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in terms of inflammation and health. - The significance of EPA over DHA in addressing issues like depression and ADD. 28:04 🎯 Inattentive ADD and Gender Bias - Characteristics and challenges associated with inattentive ADD. - The societal gender bias in diagnosing ADD, especially in girls. - The implications of misdiagnosis and the potential for improper treatments. 31:14 🧠 Importance of Proper Diagnosis and Brain Imaging - The significance of accurate brain imaging in understanding and treating ADD. - A case study emphasizing the risks of misdiagnosis and its real-world consequences. - Personal experiences and revelations about brain imaging and its impact on treatment. 35:37 💡 Addressing ADD with Medication and Lifestyle Changes - The importance of individualized treatment plans combining medication, diet, and exercise. - Specific cases highlighting the transformative effects of appropriate medication and dietary adjustments. - The role of dopamine and serotonin in ADD and the importance of balancing them for optimal brain function. 39:22 🔄 Overfocused ADD and its Challenges - Characteristics and challenges faced by individuals with overfocused ADD. - The role of the anterior singular gyrus in shifting attention and its implications. - The potential origins of overfocused ADD, including familial patterns and genetic factors. 50:41 🧠 Understanding Brain Activity and its Impact on Behavior - Understanding the role of brain activity in behaviors such as aggression, learning difficulties, and mood disorders. - Importance of identifying specific brain issues for targeted treatment. - The significance of brain imaging in revealing underlying brain issues and informing treatment strategies. 54:12 🍏 Dietary Approaches and Supplements for Addressing ADD - Dietary considerations like high protein and healthy fats to stabilize brain activity. - Use of supplements such as Gaba, dopamine, and neuralink to manage ADD symptoms. - The importance of personalized treatment approaches based on individual brain type. 55:11 🔥 Identifying and Addressing 'Ring of Fire' ADD - Recognizing the specific brain activity pattern referred to as 'Ring of Fire' in ADD cases. - Challenges in understanding and categorizing this high activity pattern initially. - Effective treatments and supplements tailored for 'Ring of Fire' ADD type. 57:55 😟 Addressing Anxious ADD in Individuals - Characteristics of individuals with anxious ADD, including anxiety, nervousness, and poor performance in public speaking situations. - Recommended treatments involving deep relaxation techniques and specific supplements to manage anxiety and ADD symptoms. - The importance of understanding the unique combination of anxiety and ADD in treatment planning. 59:02 🔄 Evolving Brain Development and Treatment Considerations - Understanding the changes in brain activity and development from childhood to adulthood. - Considerations for reevaluating treatment approaches based on evolving brain activity and needs. - Addressing questions related to brain changes due to hormonal shifts and aging. 01:01:47 🧪 Procedures and Safety Concerns of Brain Imaging - Details about the spec scan procedure and its safety measures. - Addressing concerns related to allergies and reactions during the imaging process. - Importance of understanding the procedure's safety and efficacy for effective diagnosis and treatment. 01:14:40 🧠 The Evolution and Importance of Brain Imaging in Psychiatry - The historical context of psychiatric diagnosis without brain imaging and its limitations. - Patient perspectives on the value and benefits of undergoing brain imaging. - The need for improved diagnostic tools in psychiatry and the exciting potential of brain imaging techniques. 01:15:24 😈 Controversies and Challenges Faced by Pioneers in Brain Imaging - Dr. Amen's encounters with skepticism and criticism about his work in brain imaging. - Varied reactions and opinions within the medical community regarding the validity and ethicality of brain imaging techniques. - Dr. Amen's perspective on navigating both praise and criticism as he continues his pioneering work. 01:16:11 🎖 Brain Imaging's Potential in Distinguishing Between PTSD and TBI - The promising outcomes of using brain imaging to differentiate between PTSD and TBI. - Collaborative efforts with organizations like the Surgeon General and demonstration projects at Fort Carson and Fort Campbell. - Highlighting the significant advancement in psychiatric diagnosis that brain imaging offers compared to traditional methods. 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[@migue5955]

I'm 42 and it all makes sense now. I can see that I have many of the behaviors. I can see other relatives have the same problem

[@TerriTie]

I agree with the concept of looking inside the brain for psychiatric disposition. It makes sense for me!

[@rphinneyrealestate]

The best video ever seen during my big question about my son ADD . Why the Neuro list does not do the SPectr to my kid to see his brain . Instead he answer to all my questions was your son has a neurotransmitter unbalance. So medication is the solution . He don’t explained which type of ADD my son has or even the correct diet . Since then I struggle among doctors to find the right Meds to my son . Until I will become his own psicólogo 👨‍⚕️ Thanks 🙏 Amén

[@ElsieDee001]

In 1964, I was 11 yrs old in the 6th grade when my reading comprehension suddenly plummeted. Suddenly, I had to re-read what I’d just read, sometimes several times, to know and understand what I’d just read. I went from As and Bs to Bs and Cs in 7th grade. I had to really study to succeed in school. Back then, learning disabilities weren’t diagnosed. There was the “normal” group and the “slow” group. I definitely wasn’t “slow” enough to be in the slow group. Later, I’d be fired from two jobs for disorganization and procrastination. I’d earned an MBA, but still struggled despite an IQ of 132. At the age of 55, I self-diagnosed with ADD- Inattentive. And yes, I’ve had a Dr. prescribe Lexipro, which I didn’t take. Thank you for this, Dr.

[@keepcreationprocess]

Lexipro, why he described and why dont you take it?

[@JMeg-gj5zi]

Rhodiola and gengsing . Hi protein diet. Exercise. ALL GREAT FOR health energy. Low fat diets are Bad for brains. Omega 3, avocado, fish, flax.

[@davelittleton4409]

Incredible. Our psych care is so broken right now. I met with a psychiatrist for about 40 minutes over zoom for my initial appt and answered some basic questions about my lack of concentration/focus. I guess that was sufficient enough to go ahead and prescribe a schedule 1 drug to stimulate a brain that she never even got a look at. Now we get on a 5 minute phone call each month so she can send in another script

[@RMyren]

I just bought Ginkgo biloba and Ginseng because this guy recommends it. I could feel a big difference right away.

[@RichHandsome]

11:45, 21:20, 27:10 - EPA vs DHA fish oils 29:20 - Serotonin drops frontal lobe 50:40 - Must be blood flow to all brain

[@Kathrynlove]

This is amazing and awesome!! So much hope for so many suffering.

[@stevekennedy4858]

Awesome 😎. Thanks Hopefully I come back to listen to it and study it.

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

Great work. This man dr amen deserves alot more respect. He's already got a good amount of respect for his work BUT spread the word this man is talking about alot of root issues and really trying to solve health issues. Spread thi s video and the mans name dr Daniel amen and show your friends this and his work. I've seen alot of people preaching things and ultimatley being out for money. Now dr amen is doing something different. Give this man credit people

[@Mr1998Brandonify]

Had a friend refer me to Amen’s videos. Listened to this lecture, figured I was 7 for anxiety. Took his test, said I was the over focused type. Tried his supplements and gotta say, I’m they worked. It’s a relief for my brain to finally slow down. Thank you Dr.Amen.

[@lilyl9992]

What’s the name of the supplement you took?

[@laurajones6398]

Where do you find his tests? My son thinks he is overly anxious. Id like to know how to help him.

[@RondaFacklam]

Thank You! My Grandson is 20yrs old, this text is going 2 save his life. Peace b with you.!

[@talynra4829]

nearly perfect, having hyperactiv aspergers myself, this is one of the most reosonable summarys i have seen for long...

[@manictiger]

You should become a 5t0ck trader like me, lol. Lucrative for people like us. Patterns and probabilities.

[@jasminflower3814]

@@manictiger How have you been going with the stock market, with every thing that has been going on with the Controlla virus?

[@mathblier]

ADD and asperger have alot of common points

[@erikawright1510]

They really do

[@Wings91]

Awe-inspiring work.

[@lechatleblanc]

caffeine actually soothes me and stops my over thinking or perseverance...helps me not obsess so much over things that give me anxiety...i never internally obsess over things that give me joy ... i only externally obsess over those things

[@coltboy1987]

🥲 Thank you Dr.Amen . Your so amazing and I truly appreciate your passion. I have ADHD and I’m in my mid 30’s and I have felt like I have had the ring of fire my whole life and I truly thank you 🙏

[@coltboy1987]

For educating me about ADHD . Lol I lost my though for a sec there hahahaha

[@SoutheastFish]

Fantastic as always. But it's only $4k to get an evaluation @ Amen clinic.

[@ranikster9955]

I can definitely see, how I would have Classic ADD, except for watching movies. I love nothing more than movies and books.

[@mogbaba]

Depends on the type of movies. Action and horror movies are fine for me.

[@MakedaRucker-rf8ws]

I can definitely relate... i can never watch anything longer than 20 mins and i fall asleep at the movies every time

[@MrJoshuaAwesome]

16:19 at this point in the video he's describing clear signs of autism traits also. I'm curious if he's going to discuss the Parts where they intersect for some.

[@elliewithg]

I feel very dumb since I was a kid. I study but its always not enough. I cried when his daughter told him she will not be as smart as her friends. I always feel that until now that im 31. Thats one of the reason I don't want to have a kid I dont want my kids to feel bad the way that I feel about myself.

[@reiniskrauklis7433]

Remember that hes daughter did get well, please dont miss out on having children.

[@warrior0168]

Hello! How are you? How it's going?I am also ADD. I have the same thoughts about having children. Did anything help you? If you have any supplements that helped please could you tell me

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

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

[@CRSgrafiiti]

i have a feeling that after i finish watching this, my life will change.im trying to quit sugar for a long time and now i have the perfect reason to do so "i want a better brain"

[@TNStrikeman]

ffs dont quit sugar just eat natual sugar and at the right time of day and dont over doit ..

[@jdavis7993]

@@TNStrikeman Or quit sugar. Dont stop drinking booze, drink NATURAL booze!

[@bluewaters3100]

I went on the Ketogenic diet, lost 30lbs., and changed my health at age 68. Watch some videos by Dr. Berg on you tube. I too thought I could never give up sugar but I did . You can find healthy replacements that do not spike insulin and cause brain issues. I still have my treats everyday without the brutal effects of high frustose corn surup or other unhealthy sweetness. I actually enjoy them more.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@@bluewaters3100 Stevia is still yucky, tho...lol. weird aftertaste.

[@heyitsmeshanm6727]

The only video about Adhd I actually listened from beginning to end. 😊 This is very interesting. Thank you.

[@averiemaddox6493]

Oh my God. I did not realize that the sensory part is also related to ADD. Wow. We have battles in the morning over the one pair of pants and shirt she can stand to wear. I’m so glad I watched this!

[@whowearereally6494]

This was the case with me as a child

[@BarbaraFerreira-pu8vz]

Someone can have sensory issues and not have ADD or ADHD or autism. Some people are highly sensitive or suffered trauma, all this can lead to sensory issues.

[@lumbago9379]

i think i might have innatentive and anxious ADD. when he talked about a student rather getting an F then talking infront of the class that rlly hit home. in my school in england we have these tests every year called ROA's. everyone has to do them and in yr 8 (im in yr 9 rn) i had my drama ROA. i had a small panic attack bc i physically could go up infront of my class and act. i was crying and breathing rlly heavily and my teacher just let me off and not do it. and ofc i got 0 on that test but i was happy about it. ive told my mum that i think i might have ADD and the first question she asked me was "are you ever hyper" and watching this video just gave me so much relief bc i was doubting myself so much but now ik that half of the ppl with ADD arent even hyper. so thank you

[@josephpa05]

How does one help increase gaba?

[@bprathe3205]

I’m 60 and I am as bad as I was when I was 14. I really feel hopeless most of the time and like a loser. I am isolating more and more. I have a a very public job and do public speaking. I want to die at night sometimes. This video has given me hope but where do you find a doctor like this?

[@AmenClinic]

Thank you for reaching out. We currently have 9 locations nationwide (www.amenclinics.com/locations/). For more information about SPECT scans and our services, please contact our Care Coordinators: www.amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/

[@bprathe3205]

@@AmenClinic thank you sir. The VA just wants to throw more drugs at me without testing anything. I will check your link. 🙏🏻

[@TheAndrewSuba]

I feel so seen and understood. Thank you. 😭

[@rileyxbell]

I was diagnosed with add when I was young and since then I've tried different medications and pills and nothing seemed to help me. I procrastinated everything, I was always unmotivated and extremely lazy to the point where it took a toll on my physical health. In the last year or two alone I've gone from 230 to 280 pounds. I'm 21 and still living at home with my dad, not because I don't make enough money to move out but because I used to manage my money very poorly and totally disregarded bills. My cousin recently started taking vyvanse to treat add and suggested I try it to see if it has any affects on me and I figured I may as well try it and see how it affects me. After taking a 40mg pill of vyvanse it was like a fog had been cleared from my brain. I was suddenly motivated and energetic about everything. I've become much more social and self confident. My whole life socializing was a hard thing for me because I would always have too many thoughts running through my head that I'd get lost and unable to focus. It's also helped my physical health. I'm losing weight, my skin is much more clear and healthier looking, I eat much healthier now and cook much more. I'm overall happy with myself and comfortable with who I am as a person and my life is going to turn around dramatically because of vyvanse. I don't believe in miracles but this has been the closest thing to it. I feel as if my life has been saved.

[@melissap9416]

Riley Bell any side effects?

[@maricamaas5555]

Try GAPS diet of Natasha C.McBride - healing psychiatric disorders. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q163pqOIhJykoMU

[@jasminflower3814]

Riley, how are things going?

[@karine8738]

That is a good news !!! Want to try that one but on a waiting list. My son want to try Foquest

[@8675-__]

Hes right, when I changed my eating habits, I felt terrific! Eating cereals, bread, potatoes or rice was making me feel stupid and lethargic. Very low energy and slow thinking from these foods. But when I eat protein and fresh fruits and vegetables, I feel great. My brain works perfectly and so does my body. Im not allergic to wheat but I can see it should be extremely limited in my diet.

[@karine8738]

Interesting 😉

[@bluewaters3100]

I agree! I gave up wheat and processed foods many years ago.

[@MakedaRucker-rf8ws]

This is exactly how i feel when i eat wheat. It makes me tired and i can’t get out of bed.

[@michaelshannon9169]

Sad when all these past events and circumstances start to click. Never having my homework in or just plain forgetting it, always asking for a lend of a pen, forget about assignments, saying things that were inappropriate or unsuitable, understanding a topic and a week later forgetting it again, low grades. Now its not being able to stick out a course I intended to do, procrastination, forgetting things for work, forgetting names, unable to multitask. This has all amounted to chronic anxiety and depression, even suicidal thoughts. Ive found loneliness and failing relationships to be a theme of my life - cant stand chitchat and humdrum dialogue, I would consider myself sensitive with a lot of depth and analysis on big topics. My friends find me too intimate and personal in topics, too curious about things, yet Im joking and playful a lot of the time too. Rote/academic/prescriptive learning was always a challenge. Ppl are often shocked by my choice of work considering my age and perceived intelligence which brings up self-esteem. My ex's often found me heavy going as I hate small talk and prefer things with depth, unfortunately truth being a priority of mine, my relationships therefor didnt last very long. Ever since I was young it always stunned me how kids/adults seemed content in just working, what I would consider, a soul destroying job 9 hours a day. They seemed ok with just doing the same god damn shit over and over every day and ADD sufferers loath routine and 'dry' types of work. We are outliers and a very select few seem to be able to really leverage this issue to their favour artistically but most seem to have pretty big issues with this. I also suffer of delayed sleep phase disorder which means I cant work jobs that start at a normal morning time and cant only start work later in the day. I believe ADD is only a bunch of side effects of a more core health issue. Im left handed, have a small head, skinny (cant gain weight), poop every 3rd/4th day or just irregular, excellent artist and musician, strange taste in women, I have an accent that doesnt really resemble my area, always had weird tastes in movies and music. Seems Im a hard case of 'strong neurodivergency'. As for heritability my mother is in fact worse than I am, head like a siv, forgets shes in traffic, forgets to go at green light, keys, projects, money, the house (which could be consider a shed!), plans, all one fucking mess. Shame one cant pick and mix ones genetic selection.

[@keilana6]

I'm not the only one? So tired of being the odd one out. Not too encouraging about my remainging 10-15 years.

[@ShogMain]

I remember first time I’d diagnosed with ADD , I searched about it a lot and I’m still in my journey trying to find specialist in this disorder, and watching these kinds of lectures- YT videos. But when I talked about it to someone I couldn’t continue the conversation cause I cried l, still trying to live with this fact, and I’ll do anything for treatment

[@ETinvernon]

Just listen, believe and trust - it gets no better.........

[@Seek_His_Wisdom]

Thank You for your honesty!

[@Merip1214]

I loved the detail about diet, because I know mine definitely affects how I feel. Edit: In particular, I crave protein. Albeit it was cheap ham, not high quality stuff, but if I don't get my milk/cheese/meat fix for the day I feel so awful. It was the worst for me when I had to drop milk and cheese. Was so happy to find a real, but lacto-free cheese.

[@emilyeah]

Very important video. Thank you so much.

[@blisswkc3344]

Thank y'all so much dearest 🌹 Y'all such an inspiration 🥰 Appreciate y'all from the bottom of my heart 💖 Be Blissful Eternally 🙏👼🌈

[@LadywatchingByrd]

Im 27 minutes in and this is wonderful. Amen for Dr. Amen!!!

[@scarred10]

It's entirely useless, how on earth would you know it was not bullshit unless you are a psychologist that treats ADHD.

[@addictiveillusions5667]

Mental health is soo hugely important but a ton of the people that need it most cannot afford treatment. They (we) cannot afford multiple sessions (especially to weed out the careless docs that aren't as thorough as this guy) or the time off from their jobs or the expensive imaging or the drugs. I feel like you have to be pretty well off to get better....

[@shannonsullivan2520]

It doesn't cost anything to exercise. It doesn't cost anything to fix your sleep schedule. It doesn't cost anything to meditate. It doesn't cost (much more) to eat better food. Habitualizing those 4 things will get you a good chunk of the way there. Good luck.

[@trippybruh1592]

You could make me come in the office at 6AM and I'll still be up to 12:30 at night.

[@nappyheadramirez]

"What they say? What they say? What they say?"!! Me all day!

[@hoekandat]

Thanks a lot Dr Amen. Learned a lot. I have ADD.

[@lizbethrodriguez2812]

32:15 i absolutely love this story of Dr Amens daughter! i can relate to her so much and so much information on how he helped her. would love for Dr to have her on his YT one day to have her share her story ❤

[@victoriamorriscf8386]

This is awesome information. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@QuishaKing]

Omgeeee tears!!!! “The harder she tries the worse it gets”. This is me!

[@DANIELlaroqustar]

I learned alot about myself from this and i really apreciate it, man!

[@flat012]

parents will need this

[@feralcrafter7043]

I agree with the term ADD instead of ADHD, because what about the ADMHD, and the ADEHD, and the ADSD? All traits you have if you have ADD, but the question, what is your primary and what is your secondary. Usually the third and four are manageable. (Mental, Physical, Emotional, and Spontaneous)