I GOT DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD | NOAHFINNCE

[@NOAHFINNCE]

hello ppl... pls stop telling me to not take medication because YOU personally didn’t get on with it, everybody has a different experience with medication...also telling me to “do my research” about ADHD medication is kinda.. very.. patronising. I wouldn’t be starting medication without doing my own research, asking other people about their experience and talking to my psychiatrist about it... i am aware of the side effects. i thought i may as well try it out because i do feel like i would benefit from medication

[@idasvenning3892]

Personal opinion: it’s actually kinda weird to assume that ADHDers who are diagnosed late don’t hyperfocus on/read everything they can about symptoms, treatment, medication and side effects for at least some time

[@Nathh99]

Congrats on everything, it sucks to see you’re already dealing with *that* type of comments but I hope the meds work out for you (they can be life changing) Top tips for starting ADHD meds - look into getting a NHS prepayment prescription certificate (basically you just pay a set amount once a year for all your prescriptions, it makes it a lot cheaper when taking multiple medications and it’s just a lot easier with ADHD symptoms as you don’t have to constantly remember to put aside money for when you pick up your meds) Also it’s easier on the stomach with ADHD meds to eat before take your pills or around the same time Last one - a lot ADHD meds can cause people to feel thirsty/dry mouth, so if you struggle to eat on meds but still can drink then meal replacement drinks are super handy I’m sorry for the unsolicited advice, i wanted to share as found these things really useful when I started ADHD meds and I hope it helps ya

[@neonachas]

My flatmate was diagnosed with adult ADD at 32. It was comorbid with severe anxiety. He started meds for ADD, but believed he would become addicted or the meds would no longer have any effect over time. Neither was true. He had difficulty sleeping because of the ADD and anxiety and as a result standard anti-anxiety meds didn't work well. Whenever he stopped his ADD meds he got worse- both anxiety and ADD. A change in anxiety meds has allowed him to control that and allowed him to see that stopping his ADD meds made him worse. He is now stable. Although not for everyone, meds do work for the majority of people.

[@teddy3809]

THANK YOU. THERE IS SO MUCH STIGMA AGAINST ADHD MEDICATION. IM ON MEDICATION AND IT HELPS ME A LOT AND MAKES ME WAY MORE ABLE TO LITERALLY FUNCTION. LIKE I CAN'T FUNCTION AS WELL WITHOUT IT.

[@kallycat7481]

I don’t take my medication so and I have ADD andADHD sooooooooooo I literally just realized that I probably should but I don’t ❌〰️❌

[@regan026]

2018 Noah: What would be the point in getting diagnosed with ADHD 2021 Noah:

[@zodiacgacha5498]

2018 me : I don't have any mental illness 2020 me : 🔗 Edit : the 🔗 is like a figit toy I own

[@golden_starlight_]

that's peak character development if you ask me

[@Firegen1]

To paraphrase another youtuber I love " You can always change your minddddd" Khadija Mbowe

[@skylinesandturnstiles9595]

it's constant character development with this guy

[@olirhys2992]

Hello there

[@aesaphyr]

"I knew I was a bit weird but I didn't realise how much" - big neurodivergent mood

[@tabbyquartz]

I love your profile pic, espescially the book :)

[@mithusadukha3133]

IS THAT TAO

[@aesaphyr]

@@mithusadukha3133 Yes it is!

[@chloe595]

@@tabbyquartz 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨

[@chloe595]

@@aesaphyr 𝐨𝐡 💕

[@elitevald2561]

my mom doesn’t want me to get diagnosed with adhd because she says “why do you need labels? just be yourself” like i just want to know why i cry and hit myself in the head because i can’t focus

[@oliverharris60]

I always say it’s better to have the ‘label’ of a condition or disorder, than have the societal or self-imposed labels of “lazy, weak, skittish, weird, or strange, *r word* etc”

[@oliverharris60]

If you own it then it can’t own you! Good luck with everything, you can do this.

[@asher9069]

I get what you meannn, me and all my close friends can see that I'm not 'normal' and my mum refuses to do anything and the one time we did the GP was horrid and said I was fine because I had friends so it wasn't effecting me

[@Isak-H]

That's shitty

[@matilda9886]

How horrible! I feel so bad. Please try not to hit yourself! Even if you feel horrible you should always try hard not to hurt yourself! Well nevermind then! If your mother won't allow you to be labeled with ADHD then I label you as a fabulous and amazing human being instead!

[@dollyk8276]

'I don't think we should stereotype anybody...apart from straight people' this line is GOLD

[@angelicaharwell3062]

His face was the best

[@andreaplatz_yt4086]

Exactly

[@natalie3585]

Y E S

[@isucc3817]

straight people are normal

[@leggy2720]

Either people with ADHD need to stop being so relatable, or I need to see a doctor...

[@jennitorres5573]

I was looking for a comment like this lol

[@sophiadelrosario6526]

Same honestly it's a 50/50 chance

[@peggedyourdad9560]

Every therapist I’ve had has asked me if I have booked an appointment with a psychiatrist for an evaluation lol 😅

[@StephenFromCorrie]

Same lol

[@that_enby_idiot766]

I... same

[@redacted7555]

It's so funny seeing how much of the audience has ADHD as well in the first minute lmao

[@eliseang86]

Legit I have adhd and I had unexplainable emotions seeing this video pop up. Like I'm happy someone I look up to has it but also I know the complications and hardship that come with it

[@otakuwithinsomnia6465]

I don't have diagnosed ADHD, but... let's just say, if the shoe fits, wear it (even though I have sensory issues and hate anything on my feet other than sandals because my feet will suffocate in shoes or socks and will cause a panic attack :) )

[@Raven-Marie25]

@@otakuwithinsomnia6465 omg I'm not a freak ok because I will literally take my shoes of at school and walk around barefoot because I can't handle it thank you

[@otakuwithinsomnia6465]

@@Raven-Marie25 If I could've taken my shoes off in school, I would have too. I had a breakdown at an amusement park because my mom wanted me to wear socks in summer, so you don't have to worry about being a freak. You are just lucky you were allowed to walk barefoot around school.

[@alexf225]

I don't have ADHD, I was very calm child, but at the same time I was (and I am now too) very inattentive and distracted. Maybe I'm just dumb and lazy. I really don't know.

[@jasonsaysno7408]

all his audience has adhd because we're the only ones who can keep up with him lmao

[@remy2590]

autistic person here! :p

[@sutpecna]

I am OBSESSED with Noah's energy because I feel so understood. It's so cozy to watch his content. I have many symptoms of neurodivergency but since I mask them from everyone else my therapist didn't even suspect it. My boyfriend is the one who knows about them the most, and it's really hard to find a psychiatrist that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

[@windcrystal1349]

I have autisim (I'm trying to get my official diag) and I think I have ADHD (have to talk about it), and I just feel so understood and.. ''Comfy'' by looking his videos XD

[@andreaplatz_yt4086]

Jajajaj, damn maybe you're right

[@samuelforesta]

Yes

[@manifestationsofasort]

A few nights ago I was talking to my mom about my weird pacing habit and I said it could be due to ADHD, and she said "You've been diagnosed with ADHD since you were 8." I don't remember anything about the diagnosis process?? I don't remember being medicated for it?? I didn't even know I have it?? She just decided to tell me a freaking DECADE LATER that I have it???

[@nxahsvidz]

lmaooop

[@itsamemarioyees9847]

What-

[@NOAHFINNCE]

OMG WHAT

[@Isak-H]

Damn

[@barackjoe-mama2872]

yeah ive always hated authority and its caused me some trouble but recently i was snooping and i just casually found out that mom had gotten me g checked for ODD ( oppositional defiance disorder) and diddnt tell me then i confront her , AND SHE GETS MIXED UP AND ADMITS THAT I HAVE *AUTISM* TOO I- FFS AAHSHEHHEVEVWIEBEIRBEJEBEBE

[@catking1059]

AFABs are under diagnosed. I’m 27, going to discuss getting screened with my psychiatrist next month

[@kittyykatie]

I'm in my 20s and still not on any meds when I do need it very much. it's tough depending on the culture raised in (parents don't believe in it)

[@kaiyasothern6305]

KZbin: "Posted 1 minute ago" Me: I am *speed*

[@okiedokesie3817]

Whoa there, Sonic.

[@gruffaloschild1]

Same tho lmao

[@eresvey7814]

M c q u e e n

[@Elliee921]

When my adhd is so bad that I thought you were making a pun on adhd meds being called speed in slang

[@kaiyasothern6305]

@@eresvey7814 kachow

[@eclecticwitchquinn5965]

My brother: *diagnosed with autism and ADHD* My sister: *has anxiety* My dad: *has ADHD* My mom: *has anxiety* My parents: *refuse to get me tested even though I have symptoms of multiple different mental illnesses, claiming I'm "normal"* Me: *shuts down and sinks into deep dissociation where I have no idea what's going on for hours at a time due to many co-morbid mental conditions to the point where I don't function for at least two days a week at different times* My parents: *still refuse to get me tested*

[@gothicgrandma4559]

As soon as you turn 18 you go for it on your own lovey. I didn't get diagnosed with Asperger's until my early 40s and so much stress and unhappiness could have been avoided for me with an earlier diagnosis. Try to hang on till then. Sending you much love ❤️

[@killian9182]

Same situation here 😭

[@arielruby13]

im sorry you are going thru all of this. hoping your situation has improved a little since this coment is like a year old. could your dissociation be related to shutdowns?

[@ozibuyensin]

heyy i hope things are better now.would you feel comfortable giving a little update? cw:umm, me dumping info about a lot of stuff going on rn that nobody really cares about. except the family part(mental health is often ignored in my country so even if they have a condition it is undiagnosed) I relate a lot. like i literally can't function normally without taking long breaks very often and resting for at least 1.5 day without interuption or it gets worse the next week and i just have some attack(i guess panic attacks but not sure just feeling the absolute worse and impendğng doom and hyperventilating, brain goes so fast i feel out of myself, nothing makes me happy, cant focus cant talk and these happen every 1 or 2 week dependşng on how i treat myself but i cant really talk anyone about it even the people i feel closest to cause i cant physically show the parts of myself that are myself and that would be characteristic to me not sure why but i extremely isolated myself and just try to deal with everything myself and i know this is an issue and try to fix it but cant because i cant tell nobody. even if i was sure they would understand it. i am at a deadend right now honestly dont know what to do.

[@briareyberg5145]

WHAT THATS NOT OK. I CAN RELATE TO YOU. IT FEELS SO CONFUSING.

[@codeymiller5954]

people who don't appear to have ADHD, are generally the ones who score low on hyperactive ADHD because that's really all people know about it

[@austinfernando8406]

i think i do appear to have it because i visibly look like i'm being distracted but some people just think i'm stupid

[@crystalwolcott4744]

exactly! I have predominately inattentive and chronic fatigue disorder and basically get told I can't have ADHD because I'm fat and if I had ADHD I'd have lots of energy and burn off the fat. Ironically when they finally gave me adderal I started losing weight because now I can focus a bit more and have some energy that's not be burned up by my brain! lol

[@katieelisabeth6036]

@@crystalwolcott4744 what?? Man im so fed up people thinking that hyperactivity = energy. I have combined type with physical and inattentive hyperactivity and its more of a restless energy than genuine 'Oh wow I am so energetic today'. Not even mentioning how common burn out is with adhd.

[@shellstutes]

“Appearing ADHD” in the eyes of an average person usually means you have hyperactive symptoms or hyperactive type

[@christalcavanaugh]

Mhm if you have mainly inattentive symptoms you’re just “lazy” or “don’t care”

[@lucasr3548]

they had diagnosed me with autism at first bc i was quiet and didn't speak much but a different doctor was "no that's not autism, that's adhd"

[@lucasr3548]

apparently some symptoms can overlap or something. i started out with add and as I got older and less shy I was more hyperactive.

[@sophiesleeps12]

Yeah, apparently some things like hating certain textures overlap. Which is precisely why I don't understand If I have autism (so hard to get diagnosed as a girl, my god) or depression/social anxiety. Apparently it manifests in girls as somewhat a combination of those two.

[@maydaylane9154]

unrelated, but I, too, am a Prince Zuko fan

[@briqnaax7448]

When I was in elementary and pre-k people thought I was autistic cuz I didn’t talk in public and all but I talked a lot at home but I had selective mutism and not too long ago I’ve been being more social so it doesn’t really affect as much anymore

[@azulBjort_1406]

Ha I got both (￣ω￣) (this is a joke okay.....but I did get both and I didn't even know about the second one until I was about 15 😅)

[@thatkidnosha1191]

me, a trans guy also named Noah who was just diagnosed with adhd: mood

[@peeperzinthehouse]

That's, I-..... wow, that's an amazing coincidence

[@thatkidnosha1191]

I honestly don’t know how it happened I picked my name before I even started watching him

[@peeperzinthehouse]

@@thatkidnosha1191 I LOVE coincidences like this, idk why tho.

[@blueberry-ki9ok]

@@thatkidnosha1191 glitch in the simulation😳

[@moonbased7796]

Okay no joke, when I got diagnosed with autism (I was roughly 5 or 6 when I was diagnosed) in my head I thought “am I dying?” cause I legit started talking way later in life (I started talking when I was in 3rd grade) but luckily I am not dead yet! :) Also Edit, Speaking of special interests/hyper fixation (since I have autism and ADD which is Attention Deficit Disorder) my special interest and hyper fixation at the moment is on the show Bluey (which is an Australian kids show about a blue Helier dog named Bluey) and researching about platypus and did ya know that platypus can feeding their young by “sweating” their milk? 🤔 Edit 2.0 Uhhh how did I get this many likes?? Am I popular now?? :D

[@matilda9886]

Glad your not Dead! The world would be less of one more amazing and beautiful human being! Have a lovely day!

[@moonbased7796]

@@matilda9886 ty!

[@matilda9886]

@@moonbased7796 your welcome! Wow sounds interesting! Platypus are such strange creatures Right!

[@moonbased7796]

@@matilda9886 ikr?! I really want to work with a platypus! I am hope to become a marine biologist! (If that doesn’t happen I want to be a science or a special needs teacher)

[@Lily-vy3ji]

BLUEY IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!! Hands down one of my favourite shows

[@alexthunderbrand]

Funny story: I was screened for autism when I was younger. They told my parents that I definitely had autism and probably had ADHD, but they couldn't diagnose me basically because I masked too well. This was when I was so obsessed with Ben 10 that I watched the first four episodes that we had on DVD on loop for hours on end every week, and couldn't eat anything remotely flavorful. The point is, if you've noticed symptoms of neurodivergence throughout your life and either weren't diagnosed or weren't screened as a kid, don't worry, you'll probably be able to more accurately describe your own experience and get a diagnosis as an adult. At least I hope... I'm 14 and school is hell because of my obvious neurodivergence that even doctors agree I have that the school can't accommodate because of my lack of diagnosis. :7( So yes I'm a bit hypocritical in this comment, but the point still stands.

[@catlovingnerd21]

I'm sorry to be completely off topic but I've never seen the sad face with the 7 before and idk I love it lmao

[@alexthunderbrand]

@@catlovingnerd21 Lol!

[@peeperzinthehouse]

My fam is pretty sure that everyone in our fam has adhd and autism

[@arielruby13]

i dont think you sound hypocritical at all. your coment reads to me as something i would write, so i feel like i get waht you mean lol. In my experience it got better as an adult, i have a better vocab to describe my syptoms/traits and can actually advocate for my treatments most of the time. I finally got access to ADHD meds i needed, it needs some adjustments yet. I found the ADHD/autism/related neurodivergencies communities on twitter and it has been helpful to find people with similar experiences and sharing info. I still have not gotten a full diagnosis (cant afford it) and school has not been great, but im working towards it.

[@alexthunderbrand]

@@arielruby13 Thanks. And yes, you're right about neurodivergence-focused internet communities. 16 now, and I've learned to make a lot of things easier for myself thanks to talking to other ND people.

[@AktivnaPropaganda]

I'm currently in the process of getting diagnosed with adhd

[@spitedrowning]

same

[@mightbeavampire]

hope it all goes well for you don't be afraid to ask for second opinions

[@AktivnaPropaganda]

@@mightbeavampire thank you!!

[@gotnojins1369]

Me too 😅11th March is my first one

[@AktivnaPropaganda]

@@gotnojins1369 I hope everything goes well! I had an appointment with my psychiatrist about a week ago and I'm having another one soon

[@emilyselders9325]

This video was so validating as someone who had a similar experienced getting diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I was 17 when I started the process to get diagnosed, though I had suspected for years before that, and I was actually diagnosed at 18. I had very obvious symptoms in childhood but later learned to mask them better, so I was the one to bring it up with the psychiatrist I was seeing. I was so afraid that I was just being paranoid and attention-seeking, so it was super relieving and validating to get the diagnosis.

[@loistao4639]

I feel like this so similar to me. Currently 17 and have recently just begun the process of getting tested for Autism. Also had suspicions a few years ago and definitely masked really really well. I'm just so worried that I won't actually get the diagnosis and just be left with so many questions.

[@alexrose20]

"when you have a task that requires a lot of thought, how often do you avoid or delay starting?" I FEEL SO CALLED OUT THIS IS MOST OF MY PROCRASTINATION 😵

[@darkartist9936]

Right? I either get so fixated at work or have trouble just going to withdraw some money.

[@oliverharris60]

The overlap between autism and ADHD is so interesting. I have autism but I have a lot of ADHD traits - I think it’s because SPD and executive dysfunction are extremely common in both. I’m so happy for you that you got a diagnosis and you’re feeling more positive about yourself. It definitely made me feel like I could unmask and be kinder to myself when I got diagnosed. The relief was insane!

[@diemitri6855]

LMAO I JUST ASSUMED YOU ALWAYS HAD A DIAGNOSIS

[@freyasykes5762]

LOLLL SAME

[@itsamemarioyees9847]

Samee

[@lianevoelker9845]

Haha yeah, it's so obvious.

[@MadAxolotl010]

I literally found out I have add symptoms since birth I always tought it was "normal" or I was just lazy but everytime I got distracted I always cried thinking "why am I so dumb ?" " why can I stop being lazy" and when I found out my dad has add symptoms since birth to. Which means I got add from my dad but when I told my dad he told me " no don’t worry it’s just called lazy ness I had add symptoms since birth too but that’s normal " so I just keep thinking I’m just dumb and don’t wanna study. But my dad said we would eventually see a doctor soon So I’m a bit happy Édit: IM SEEINF A DOCTOR TOMORROW !!! WOHOOO

[@kristadunkers2294]

You're not dumb! I hope your doctor's trip goes well :)

[@MadAxolotl010]

@@kristadunkers2294 aww thank u!

[@Ramon314]

If you get the diagnosis, don't use it as an excuse though. You're definitely not dumb, but knowing you have something can help you cope with it. Some people use a diagnosis as an excuse to be able to do something abnormal. Knowing you do something because of the disorder can make you realize what exactly is going "wrong" and if you know that you might be able to cope with it better. I wish you the best dude!

[@forestno0k]

yo cool i have autism and my therapist is currently seeking an ADHD diagnosis for me. cool to hear your story

[@arajczewski9253]

Holy crap opposite story for me, I have adhd, and seeking autism diagnosis

[@kyo5271]

@@arajczewski9253 same! three different doctors have told me I have it but we haven't been able to get the legal diagnosis yet!

[@papercranes1321]

comorbidities are... such pile of worm cans. i have no idea where that metaphor went. whoops

[@kyo5271]

@@papercranes1321 I relate to that entire sentence-

[@sprumf]

I’m the opposite, except my doctor said if I was autistic, I would be very very high functioning. so I mean.... 1/2 diagnosis????? my ass only recently (2020) started looking into that stuff and noticed more and more of my traits.

[@sarahlouise260]

I get why you were pleased to be diagnosed with ADHD. I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder two weeks ago and man the relief I felt. I spent the last year being told I had severe anxiety and knew that wasn't right. Anyone I told was like why you pleased about that with my diagnosis was so confused... Its just nice to have answers man 😂

[@ariquarius2939]

ah i hope to have that one day!

[@Seven-vu3md]

I also got diagnosed with BPD but that was in the beginning of 2020 so I understand the relief. It finally gives you a name for something that makes your life so hard to live with but also makes it easier to understand. I never knew why I was different than others my whole life but now I understand myself way better. There's also a high possibility that I have ADHD as well so I gotta get it checked out as well.

[@zix8144]

Honestly dude, as a fellow ADHD-er I had my suspicions 😂

[@dragonsmccreepy6589]

its rlly cool to see someone acknowledge the overlap between adhd and autism! I'm autistic and sometimes it worries me when i see lists on twitter or tiktok that are like "if you have these 10 traits youre adhd!" and like 8 of the traits are overlapping traits 😬

[@dragonsmccreepy6589]

haha he literally talks about this later in the video, ironically i commented early because of my attention difficulties 😂

[@Isak-H]

Yeah true! But it's possible to have both autism and ADHD, it's actually pretty common

[@kyo5271]

i have both (my autism is currently legally undiagnosed but three medical professionals have told me I have it) and it's so interesting how the symptoms overlap. If there is an opposite symptom I either have one or the other so my symptoms are like a game of hot potato and it's so interesting-

[@mediocreartist7227]

@@Isak-H yeah! they have a high comorbidity rate :)

[@Romeotheserviceshepherd]

I got diagnosed with ADHD when I was really little

[@juliasanchez4585]

High five me too

[@nxahsvidz]

@@juliasanchez4585 high five

[@NatureLover-pj2qe]

Same

[@skatersurfersnowboarder3545]

same

[@cool1234t]

Same

[@maaaate]

ADHD is a primary disorder (or something like that), meaning that other disorders like depression or anxiety are probably a result of your ADHD. That was something pretty eye opening for me when I was diagnosed at 22. Getting diagnosed is such a relief for self esteem issues etc. I also got diagnosed with BPD before because there are also quite a few overlapping symptoms (turns out I don’t have BPD). People also always told me I was autistic because like you said - overlapping symptoms but dang, I never once thought of ADHD before I got diagnosed. When my psychiatrist told me she wanted to do an ADHD assessment I was so confused. Now, almost four years later I am SO relieved she thought of it because damn did it change my life.

[@sythesz]

wh- what?

[@maaaate]

@@sythesz what “what”?

[@staceyg9122]

I have bpd diagnosis but I'm not sure if it's right, I have so many symptoms of adhd and autism and Every time I read something about bpd it's 'fear of abandonment' is always the first thing, I know you need 5/9 symptoms but this 'main' one just isn't me! It's so confusing with the overlap in all 3 of the conditions. How did you get diagnosed?

[@maaaate]

@@staceyg9122 that was exactly what I was thinking. But there’s also RSD (rejection sensitive disorder) with ADHD and it’s just not well talked about how ADHD can fuck with your emotions. Well I was diagnosed with BPD from my psychiatrist but a few months later I got hospitalized because of depression and ED and when I told them I was also diagnosed with BPD they thought I had some symptoms of BPD but not all of the main characteristics and after quite some sessions they asked if they could do a ADHD assessment because what I talked about sounded a lot like that. Maybe seek out someone specialized for ADHD? Or another opinion at least?

[@staceyg9122]

@@maaaate thanks for that. My friend who is autistic asked me if I was cuz apparently I sound really similar to him, I said that to my shrink n he said you don't SOUND like you have it! Then went on to say girls mask the symptoms more 🙈 and basically if I do have it, it's only mild and what's the point in getting diagnosis cuz it's just gonna be the label and there's no treatment or anything! I thought wtf! Just the peace of mind that I've been right all this time that there is something different and I'm not just a hypochondriac lol. I mentioned adhd to last shrink as I said some days I am like a child with adhd, what most people typically think of when they hear adhd, n he asked had I been disgnosed n I said no cuz I'm not hyper all the time just some of the time, n he said nothing! It was only from looking online I realised that's not always the case 🙈 just don't know which path to go down with them overlapping in quite a few things. Depression must deffo mask adhd symptoms. In my head I think yes adhd, my body just doesn't agree lol x

[@gothpinktheweirdo7272]

My psychologist wanted to do to me ADHD tests when I was 6 but then my parents decided to don't let me do those tests, now I'm a 14 year old teen who can't concentrate on school, I can't eat some textures, I can be 12 hours watching my favourite show without eating and I have stims when I feel too many feelings at once cuz I can't express them. (When I'll be 18 I'll go to take ADHD tests so I can get diagnosed)

[@Heroshii15]

Why did your parents decide against that?

[@bommyqnn8192]

@@Heroshii15 some parents, mine included think its pointless and wont change anything so refuse to help their child

[@Ramon314]

@@bommyqnn8192 the most common reason is that the parents don't want a "ADHD kid" or an "autistic kid". They just want a "normal kid". Not realizing you can do a kid a lot of harm if you pretend them being normal when they're not.

[@Ramon314]

I hope you find the reason behind your struggles! Remember that it doesn't have to be ADHD, it can be a lot of things.

[@gothpinktheweirdo7272]

@@Heroshii15 cuz they want "normal" kids and they think that ADHD it's not a big deal and that I'm just lazy

[@dragonapollo9514]

The more I hear about ADHD the more I'm like I relate to this TOO MUCH, and I share a lot of experiences with ppl with adhd. And like I think it would be nice to have a proper diagnosis, but I also already have like 3 other diagnosis so I'd rather not.

[@luziealyssa5677]

things like depression, anxiety, ptsd and other ilnesses often develope because of the way people with adhd are treated so having multiple diagnoses alongside adhd is not uncommon. the combination of adhd and asd also appears very often because they are very similar. I would say not to let the other diagnoses stop you but in the end it's your decision. good luck!

[@kylekalmbach]

I love your intonation and how expressive you are when you speak. It's very captivating. Edit: respectfully/platonically

[@greentorm5467]

I've got ADD, never completed anything except my pregnancy because nature did it for me.

[@rainwetroses]

I have combined ADHD + autism and the only thing I've completed is getting dressed for school in the mornings, and even that takes an unnecessary amount of effort 💀

[@FouEliane]

Saw the title, was really confused that you hadn’t been diagnosed sooner. Anyways hi, welcome to neurodivergence!

[@Chiefsfan0213]

I just got diagnosed 3 weeks ago and I’m 26. This video is a lot like my experience. Sometimes the universe works in mysterious ways because you made this when I needed it. I feel less alone

[@evieg222]

executive disfunction is a bigggg problem of mine :,)

[@-ThatGuyRobin-]

The WORST

[@alexrose20]

💀

[@NatureLover-pj2qe]

Same

[@wl415]

No same. Like it really has been impacting me in Uni.

[@wl415]

@Super Greyflash Your mom is ill informed.

[@ravenboy6232]

As someone who was diagnosed at a really young age and is only now finding out about the iceberg of symptoms that actually come with ADHD. It’s literally so much more than just hyperactivity and the inability to focus, there are so many issues that come with having ADHD. I’m glad you were finally able to get a diagnosis Noah, also the twitching I do that too frequently. The sensory issues are so relatable. It’s really comforting to have people you look up to that have some of the similar struggles and understand what it’s like.

[@EliGutmann8]

Diagnosis/not having one can be tough. Glad that you finally got verification and don't have to wonder if you have ADHD anymore!🤗

[@Cloudmuffintops]

I can relate to a LOT of this as an autistic person with ADD. I have a mom and 2 brothers with ADHD so the similarities between autism and ADHD have always been interesting to me.

[@samh7206]

Same! Im glad I got tested for both to rule out ADHD. I do meet the criteria of ADD but they didnt really explain why I didnt get the diagnosis ? But I have medication for ADHD so meh lol

[@Cloudmuffintops]

@@samh7206 I actually got diagnosed with autism at age 15, three years after being diagnosed with ADD. It was a bit of a surprise to my uneducated-teenage-self to say the least lmao. I also took Ritalin and then Concerta for a while after the ADD diagnosis which kinda sucked for me personally (didn't really work, a lot of mood swings) so I stopped lol

[@Cloudmuffintops]

@@starlesscitiess tbh I'm not too educated on ADD topics myself, I can only speak from my own experience haha

[@KM-xh9tt]

I also got diagnosed with ADHD in November! and I’ve started my medication only three days ago. I feel like the stigma of “adhd is just fidgeting syndrome” inhibited me from getting help earlier, because it’s so much more than that. I’m also a “picky” eater and I have horrible comprehension skills. I’m still getting used to the fact that I technically have a learning disability. it’s crazy. edit: I was also scared of not getting diagnosed with adhd. like you said, it’d be a way of validating what I was experiencing. For example, with my lack of comprehension skills, I was scared that if I didn’t have adhd, that that only meant I was genuinely dumb or something.

[@Poppy.poppyy]

I have Inattentive ADHD (ADD) and in all honesty i stopped telling people becouse it always ended up with me having to prove myself becouse i "dont looke like i have ADHD" and fuck that, i was also diagnosed when i was 22 so never too late i guess.

[@briannachess6573]

What you talk about with the benefits of having other people "around" you at the end of the video, that's something ADHDers refer to as "Body Doubling"! It's really common that having someone in the room while you study/create/work is very helpful to ADHD minds. I'm learning about all of this now because over the course of quarantine, I realized I had ADHD. Got a diagnosis last week and I'm so thankful to finally understand why my brain works the way it does. When I first realized it, I had that same "ohhhhh that makes sense" moment.

[@eliseang86]

I saw this on quora a while ago and it really helped me. I couldn't remember who said it so credit where credit is due You belong to a prehistoric tribe, where most of the members go out into the forest or jungle and look for plants and nuts and other good things to eat. They’re the gatherers, the majority, and in future generations they’ll learn to farm. You don’t like gathering. Never did. For you it’s terminally boring. You’re restless, you need something important to latch onto, something you’re really good at. When you go on your first hunt, along with the tribe’s designated hunters, you are finally at home. You’re hyper-focused, alert for tracks and spoor and smells that tell you game is near. You hold that hyper-focus, tracking for days, with an intensity and sense of purpose no gatherer could ever sustain. After the hunt you eat and celebrate around the fire, then crash, maybe for days, then wake up again to boredom and longing for the next hunt for meat (or maybe for enemies). You’re a hunter, essential to the tribe. You live for engagement and adventure and doing something big. The tribe honors you and doesn’t care that you skip the gathering part. Now leap forward a few thousand years. The 21st Century version of you still has the hunter brain, easily bored, resisting regimentation, able to hyperfocus when something really engages you. You’re a minority, just as important and necessary to society as your hunter ancestor, but they put you in a school where most people, teachers and students alike, are gatherers. You don’t fit. They find you “disruptive,” and they’re angry when they can’t get you to stay focused on a task. They decide you must be diseased or disordered, and decide to drug you for your own good. You learn to conform. There are schools that welcome hunters like you, but they are few. Hunters aren’t really welcome until your Ph.D. program, where hyperfocused hunter energy - on things that really interest and engage you, things that allow you to work alone- is an advantage. Now you and your hunter brain are admired and supported and rewarded. You don’t grow out of what is so incorrectly called Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. You grow into it.

[@Mia-jw5hh]

we’ve known you had it, having a diagnosis is good

[@eugene.brucebell8108]

Noah this has to be one of the best topics you covered. I found it very informative and now I have a better understanding of some of your quirks. You are a good person and I love you for that. Thank you explaining ADHD. I never knew what it was all about. Stay safe.

[@leeaddario8729]

me watching this video: HMMM that sounds a bit *too* familiar

[@ellieainsley5157]

Getting diagnosed with ADHD and going on medication has genuinely changed my life. I was diagnosed just over a year ago and since then for the first time my life feels manageable and I feel like I can achieve what I want to. Medication hasn’t solved everything, but I’m able to function now and my anxiety has gotten significantly better because it helps with sensory overload and the general feeling of being constantly overwhelmed!! So I’m glad you’re happy about being diagnosed and I hope the medication is helpful for you!!

[@izzy9305]

Atm I’m in the process of being tested for adhd or autism :)

[@itsnoahboo748]

Sameeee

[@Comet1617]

I just got diagnosed with ADHD and now I’m probably gonna get tested for autism😂😂

[@bookbunny9]

Autism-ADHD solidarity, y'all! There really is a lot of overlap. C:

[@AthynVixen]

This is interesting Noah.. I had no idea ADHD affected people in some of these ways .. thanks for educating us

[@colinkasper7275]

I was finally diagnosed with ADHD at 19, predominantly inattentive. I took medication for several years and it really helped me out even though I’m not currently taking any. I have so many alerts/reminders set in my phone as well so I don’t forget things. Good luck with your medication, I hope it helps you manage your symptoms!

[@Eva-ng3zb]

Noah: there's absolutely no point in getting diagnosed with adhd Also Noah:

[@lud_lihuen]

I'm autistic and I have a friend with ADHD, I learnt about it when I knew them and I got very surprised because I didn't know we have so many symptoms in common. I'm transmasc btw and I was diagnosed when I was 24. It helped me a lot, I understood so many things about myself, and I feel much better now. I'm glad you got your diagnosis, I hope it helps you as much as my autism diagnosis helped me! :)

[@topgunvinylrecord]

Hi Noah!! Broke two bones in my wrist today been watching your videos all day it’s really helped me get through the pain. I have to have surgery tomorrow sadly. I’ll probably be watching your videos throughout all my recovery!

[@NOAHFINNCE]

ah shit that sucks, good luck for tomorrow tho!!!🤗

[@emfaye23]

he really got straight to the point like "Hi guys, i have adhd :)"

[@liquorice5480]

When you described your situation before you had been actually diagnosed is the same thing i am experiencing with autism and depression

[@matilda9886]

Hang in there! Make sure you know there are still people who love you and things will get better! I can't really help but I always find that a few kind words can do a world of wonders!

[@jaybek7707]

I remember this process! I was diagnosed at age 9 (also Combined typed) honestly it was a massive relief. Especially going on medication. I went from being just incredibly frustrated everything constantly to actually being able to process my own thoughts and I understood why I was the way I was.

[@kirbuhlicious]

um HELLO noah just opened my world to the checkable bullet points in notes????? HOW did i not know about this i’m so happy i can be more productive now :’)

[@sabrinabonapersona]

man your voice has changed a lot since last summer that’s incredibile

[@levisimp8593]

I got diagnosed with adhd at about 6 I think but I started showing signs when I I was about 2

[@mickeylecompte]

I completely get the being happy about a diagnosis thing. I was diagnosed with OCD a few months ago and it was such a relief. Just to know that I could finally get help for it and that my obsessive thoughts and behaviors weren't because I was a 'bad person' made everything feel better. I'd just assumed my OCD symptoms were part of my social anxiety disorder, but I was wrong, and realizing that I have OCD has made my life much much better. I'm super happy for you for getting diagnosed with ADHD! I know it probably feels great :)

[@raluprodan]

im so happy for you noah! ive been doing a lot of research on adhd and autism since i realized that i relate to a lot of the symptoms. i always thought that most of my issues came from depression or anxiety (ive yet to get diagnosed with either of them) but it seems like i might be neurodivergent. since im a girl and im 17, most of the symptoms that i showed at a young age were brushed off, so now i dont even know how to start a conversation with my parents about wanting to get diagnosed. but either way i hope everything works out well for you

[@calamityjean1525]

Since you are already 17, it might be simpler to just wait until you turn 18 and see your doctor independently.

[@nurirella3515]

I was diagnosed with ADD, I take medication which helps a lot and I still doubt myself. I relate to so many things you struggle with and seeing so many other people with AD(H)D helps a lot. Thanks!

[@katrinemunk8816]

I have ADD, got diagnosed in October 2019 at 22, but I literally didn’t realise until now, that I likely wasn’t just a fussy eater as a kid. I’m still learning so much about this diagnosis. Also, I relate to a lot in this video in general lmao

[@beckygreen9693]

I’m diagnosed with autism but I really do see a lot of traits of ADHD that you mentioned so I can understand a lot of what you have said 💙

[@twonio]

I think what neurotypical people really don’t get about the neurodivergent experience is that it’s really reassuring and useful to have a diagnosis - in my experience, far more so than it is upsetting. When you think you’re neurodivergent but you don’t have a diagnosis, you just go through life struggling with a bunch of things that most people don’t without really knowing why, and often, even if you have your suspicions, you feel like you can’t voice them. Whenever you feel like you can relate to someone’s experience of being neurodivergent, you might feel bad about reaching out to them because you don’t have a diagnosis and therefore you don’t want to speak over someone who does, just in case you don’t actually have a developmental disorder and you’re actually “faking” it, which is a fear that a lot of people have. Having ADHD or being autistic without being confirmed as such is a really isolating state of being, because you know deep down that you’re not quite like your neurotypical peers, but you’re also not sure if you belong in neurodivergent spaces either. Because of these factors, getting a diagnosis can be a real relief for a lot of people - not because ADHD or autism are fun to have, but because it’s good to finally have an explanation for a lot of our experiences, and it’s really nice to be able to engage with other nd people without feeling guilty for taking up space that you don’t know that you deserve.

[@switzle]

I feel so called out rn-

[@gemdouglas2638]

I was finally diagnosed ADHD through psychiatry UK last year at 35. I’ve been taking Concerta for a couple of months now and it has calmed me down sooo much. I’m nowhere near as impatient as I was and the anxiety I was being treated for the last twenty years pretty much disappeared. Feels great to finally have a diagnosis and get treatment, my whole life is finally starting to make sense, I just wish it’d been identified sooner, as I’ve spent twenty years or more struggling without knowing the problem!

[@cassiek8867]

This made my special education teacher heart happy!!! My comment will be long, sorry, this just makes me so happy! I really appreciate how informative you made this video. I especially liked how you talked about the overlap between Autism and ADHD, this is not super well known. I get a lot of parents asking if their child with ADHD also has Autism, executive functioning struggles are very similar in both disabilities. It is also great how you talked about the fact that you can be diagnosed with sensory processing disorder without having Autism. A lot of the times neurodivergent people also have Anxiety. It can be difficult to find ADHD meds that work well for you, so don’t be discouraged if your Concerta isn’t quite right, there are a lot of options.

[@underhypedandoverrated]

Quarantine is definitely playing with a lot of people’s mental health. I couldn’t be more dissimilar when it comes to attention deficit (hyper focused and detail oriented more se), but I’ve still had trouble focusing on work lately and instead have been going down mental rabbit holes about that one time in grade five where the whole class went on a school trip and so on. I’m glad the diagnosis has made life a little easier Noah. I don’t know how people can be upset at someone for using labels to help describe themselves to themselves and other people; isn’t that what they’re for? 😂 cheers, and good luck with everything

[@huwcresswell6996]

I literally got diagnosed last week edit: OMG SAME I HATE ONIONS SO MUCH

[@elitevald2561]

especially the texture of cooked onions and peppers makes me want to cry

[@asher9069]

I've never tried onions but the thought makes me feel completely sick

[@huwcresswell6996]

@@elitevald2561 yeah it's awful

[@LiamMagan]

@@elitevald2561 SAME!!!

[@dio_hoestar_4204]

Did anyone else who was diagnosed late become super hyperfixated on adhd itself. I couldnt stop looking at studies, films, drawings, comics, memes etc... I was OBSESSED. It was so annoying to everyone around me. Also, Noah being happier with a diagnosis is normal. It's like "wow, this is the turning point in my life whwere ill finally stop stuggling so much". Its the begining of a journey of self discovery and shit finally making sense. Welcome to the gang bro. Also, its so cool that someone I look up to has adhd just like me. Idk if you want to talk more about this topic, but i really would like if you made more videos on it. Only if ur comfortable ofc, you dont owe us anything.

[@nadia1997]

Ayy folks give the kid a warm welcome to the gang👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@natalie3585]

I’m pretty sure I’ve got ADHD, but I’m really not sure, and I’m afraid to tell my parents and be wrong. But I have all of the symptoms. I don’t know why I’m so afraid to tell anybody

[@zakhopkinson9885]

I just got diagnosed a few months ago

[@mightbeavampire]

cool :) hope everything is going well for you

[@reginakostuch3791]

I am so happy you got diagnosed, it sounds like such a relief and I am relieved for you. My dad and doctor think I can't focus because of my sleep schedule hahaa. Every time I hear about ADHD I want to cry because I know I probably won't be evaluated for the potential diagnosis till I'm 18 and can go somewhere myself. My whole life I've been hearing that I'm lazy. Also, why don't my parents acknowledge that I get up and run around the house + make weird noises. they probably think I want attention or something...

[@luishenriquefalconifilho2124]

I honestly think it's really interesting to hear people talk about stuff like this, because, personally, I can relate to a lot of things... in your case, I can relate to the sensory overload thingy: certain tastes and textures in food are a big no-no for me, loud sounds and strong smells are unbearable to me (which is why I don't use perfume) and bright lights are extremely uncomfortable to me... it's really interesting and... reassuring to know people are like you in some aspects

[@erinhannah4210]

Wait I actually really relate with the food thing, I'm only 14 and all my family get angry at me for not being able to eat foods and it makes me so upset

[@LucasBuilds]

oh god the NHS route takes SO long. like when I first asked about getting an appointment I told my GP a bunch of stuff that was brought back up at the actual appointment on it. like the dr there was like 'it says here your girlfriend is autistic and recognises several symptoms in you? Would it be possible to discuss this further with her?' and I had to be like 'ah. yeah actually she's now my ex-wife so uh. no.' deadass between setting up the appointment and the actual appointment itself I moved to america, got married, got divorced, and moved back lmao

[@millylikesbirds5035]

it’s called body doubling when having someone there with u helps get something done and it is actually very helpful for a lot of people with adhd

[@Raven-Marie25]

Me reading through the checklist: ⭐Y I K E S⭐

[@erin2959]

same its like very often for almost everything

[@LGBTR3naissance]

While I can't personally relate, my BFF has ADHD who I love as a brother. Still, 100% appreciate you making this video Noah. Definitely helps knowing you're not alone when you're diagnosed with certain disorder(s). Anyway, stay amazing and keep it real.

[@Creature7777]

Hi I just wanna say that I really really like your videos they fuel me with serotonin and make my brain go brrrr

[@peachrosebud]

Would that be a ranboo reference I see?

[@lavenderkoi4931]

I’ve been diagnosed with adhd since I was in like 5th grade and now I’m 19 and it’s still real bad 🖤 good luck on your journey Noah

[@akepaow]

The label helps to say "I'm not stupid, I just have adhd which makes me extra forgetfull"

[@aderyn7600]

so happy for you! i got diagnosed at seventeen but only started meds when i was 19 and honestly the difference is fucking amazing.

[@giulescarvalho896]

Noah we take the same ADHD meds...that got me so excited for no reason. Also underachiever is an ADHD anthem..thank you bye

[@jm7804]

My kid has adhd and we went through several meds when he was younger to find the right one. We figured it out in 3rd grade and the difference academically was immediate. He went from a struggling student to the gifted program by the end of elementary. Then all honors in Jr high and HS. We are in the process of lowering the dose incrementally to see what happens with his concentration. I hope that he can go off them before college but we'll see and it's his choice either way. I don't force him to take them and never have. Even when he was little I explained everything and he was a big part of the conversations with his doctor. Everyone is giving their two cents of advice and here's mine...only take them to address concentration. Don't take them to address behaviors. Someone acting hyper isn't a reason to take meds. Someone not being successful at what they want to be successful at because of concentration issues is a reason to take meds. Start with a very low dose and see what it does.

[@doughboi2145]

hey just so you know the phenomenon of needing someone else there to make sure your work gets done i called a body double. It is totally an adhd thing and how to adhd the youtube channel has a good video on it if you're interested.

[@shwman_0464]

Why do I think I struggle with this alot in my life....🙃 I didn't even know this was a thing

[@-ThatGuyRobin-]

Im glad you’re finally able to get help for the symptoms you’re struggling with! It’s weird how DXs work in England. My mum took me to CAHMS when I was 3 and 11 suspecting autism, first time they said no, second time they agreed but ‘not enough to diagnose’. I only actually got it recognised when I was 17. Personally think there should be more screening in children, help would be useful to a lot of people with NDs

[@cartiaking3377]

oh my god i got diagnosed on the 7th of jan. felt this video so much. all the best to you, man!!

[@briareyberg5145]

For all this Time I've been like: I don't hyper fixate on anything and now I've just learned you can hyper fixate on people. 👁👄👁

[@awkwardpotato8016]

even though i logically know i have adhd, i always feel like i am faking it or exaggerating and don't actually have it until i hear someone else with it talk about it and i relate to it on every level. would have thought actually getting my diagnosis would have helped that, but i guess 19 years of internalizing the struggles i had bc of undiagnosed adhd as personal failures does that to a person

[@whereis6121]

I'm getting tested for ADHD next week and this made me sooo much less scared of that bc I'm really struggling but i do okay in school and don't have the typical hyperactive behavior associated with ADHD so being able to look at an example of a test really helped :) great video, I'm really glad you're happy about having an official diagnosis and I hope medication works out for you!

[@abbey21927]

I can't be the only one who punches my camera along with Noah at the end of each video right?

[@lilydelapena6143]

I'm on the spectrum and videos like this always make me feel less weird about being neurodivergent. It also seems like my favorite people to watch usually have adhd or autism lol

[@karenwhotookthekids3298]

“It’s not normal for the texture of a wooden spoon to make a person cry”

[@ukbtsarmy4725]

When u mentioned onions I had a flashback to the awful veggie en croute my mum made me finish off last week which had vinegary caramelised onions in, not fried onions, but caramelised onions, gosh that made me gag from that memory of what I had to eat last week. I wanted veggie pizza but had to eat that cuz no one else wanted it, we luv that/s. I’m Autistic but I suspect I also have undiagnosed ADHD just from myself and ppl accusing me of having it, also if u placed Autism in the centre of a multi Venn diagram, the close overlap between Autism and ADHD is very very close and many Auties also have ADHD too. The things I got diagnosed with my autism diagnosis as follows were GAD (Anxiety), Depression (with SAD affecting my mum’s family- which is why I take Vitamin D supplements in the winter cuz my doctor prescribed me them ‘to help’ lol), OCD traits (basically I have it but they thought it wasn’t ‘that bad’), & Dyspraxia. My grandmother thinks I have hEDS (& possibly POTs) - cuz overlap with Autism & joint issues (I’m 20 & having joint issues at a young age upsets me when Sharon’s aka the British Karen’s comment rudely on how absurd it is etc.). Ahhhh, my sensory issues I relate so much !! Also I have processing aka audio processing issues too so I need subtitles/ CC ON EVERYTHING, if I could have CC on irl, then I defo would !! I got diagnosed with above stuff,mainly Autism when I was 14 in the summer of 2015, so I was in year9 in secondary school, fun times/s. Only took 11 YEARS. I was diagnosed eventually thru CAMHS (ugh big no do not recommend, long story). Yh. The plans changing one, I had a meltdown yesterday/& recently over the last week, over the lockdown rules abt college changing, yhhh. I just wanna say you’re not alone if Bojo confusing ppl made u have a meltdown too, we are gonna be okay y’all, well, eventually xx ~.

[@swift104]

me sitting here having all the same symptoms: ... I havent been diagnosed so I'm sure its nothing

[@carebearruns]

I was on concerta for years. It worked really well for a long time. Helps you stay focused. I’m now on Stratera.. helps with my adhd and anxiety issue. So happy you finally got diagnosed :)