I took ADHD meds and did chores

[@AbolishReality]

Who needs ADHD medication when you could just take a lethal amount of caffeine

[@crd7876]

The way

[@crepe-enjoyer]

how about both

[@britefeather]

But the anxiety

[@L4w1]

real except the anxiety

[@hammerth1421]

A lot of people end up self-medicating their ADHD with caffeine. Couldn't be me... _quickly hides pile of caffeinated drinks with enough total caffeine to kill an elephant_

[@marktownsend2384]

Ok, I love the "It's time for Icky Lore!" bit.

[@PuncakeLena]

Same

[@briannatalent4336]

femboy kibble is such a life-changing turn of phrase

[@TheGTRacer97]

11:05 Mentour Pilot actually goated

[@thegibbonisreal]

Don't sleep on Pilot Debrief!!!

[@Vi_Renders]

Damn, some fellow aviation enjoyers in this chat, we love to see it

[@superamoeba]

True

[@senorporko3299]

Hello fellow aviation nerd

[@PuncakeLena]

Ayy

[@grandpaladin1701]

Perfect vlog content! No notes. Honestly, the day-in-the-life vlog is lovely. Please keep it going, you're doing great!

[@probablyabott9108]

Icky: "consumerism isn't cute" also Icky: 4:02

[@mildmannered1086]

“You don’t need any outfits, just wear one thing” “I change my outfits 3 times a day”

[@fforropesado]

do as i say not do as i do....

[@jullian95m]

"But it had 10% earlier" I literally spat out my drink in laughter, you so funny Ashley 🤣🤣🤣

[@Hyltonisfunny]

"I don't want to be mean but I can tell" cackle inducing lol 🤣

[@fainfawn7641]

Sometimes I forget how much I love clips of the editors doing things and then I come across a perfect clip such as “uh oka- uh, l- lesdexafu- lesdexafff-. Help!”

[@ismiregalichkochdasjetztso3232]

Initial ADHD test was positive. Second test in two weeks, medication in four weeks. Doc promised me a new life.

[@MeowingCookie_]

My psychiatrist talked to me for 10 minutes, looked at my tests I did before I came in, was like oh god and gave me my prescription the same day 😭

[@thundergroup]

i've been of ritalin for a few years now, i can say im much happier now that im not taking adhd meds anymore :>

[@flaming_ace]

​@@thundergroup sure that may be true for you, but the science says adhd meds are beneficial for most, so please dont be using anecdotes about how something is bad when someone else is just starting. ive been on vyvanse a year and its helped me so much in this year alone i would be in an entirely worse place mentally, physically, and emotionally were it not for my adhd meds.

[@thundergroup]

@@flaming_ace Sorry, I didn't mean to say they were bad. I just wanted to share my experience ;-;

[@lillybee2951]

@@flaming_aceI genuinely think I would gone into a full blown crisis if I never started medication. Definitely the best choice I’ve ever made, I’m not perfect but I’m muchhhh better

[@QALibrary]

that dress you wore to the party that is a banger as the cool kids would say around here - it looks brilliant on you

[@DrJaneLuciferian]

Yay! Icky Lore!!! Happy, shiny Ashley and Jude. Our power couple :^)

[@Khotetsu]

The best thing I ever did for my cooking habits was to start making double portions for dinner so that I always have leftovers. I love good food, but don't enjoy cooking, so being able to have a delicious dinner and then just reheat it and have it again for lunch the next day is amazing.

[@Dysanii]

Isnt this just mini meal prepping? Loll- good habit tho!

[@Khotetsu]

@@Dysanii Absolutely, but without the effort of planning and cooking your meals days out. Instead, I just add extra pasta to the pot or a second steak on the grill or whatever. Almost half the effort to make two meals while still having the option to spontaneously pick what I want to eat.

[@VhenRaTheRaptor]

​@@Khotetsuby same token we do the same and put it in the fridge for dinner two days later. Used to be lunch when work was a thing.

[@sleeping-satam]

As some who takes Dexedrine (adhd med) and who researches all my meds because I don't trust doctors: The brain makes the chemicals (dopamine) and the medication Icky is specially taking has amphetamine so it's adding more alongside delaying reuptake (brain cell throws out chemical to connect to other brain cell, gives it a bit, before sucking it back in for future use. Basically the med makes them stay out there for a little longer). Anyway, I legit opened this video and it got me to fold my laundry while on my meds. Thanks!

[@Echinacae]

I was going to comment that I think this would be pretty basic to know about the drugs you take but then I realized I'm a pharm student

[@sleeping-satam]

@@Echinacae pharm student 🤝 psych degree (me)

[@maryann2970]

If F1nn eats like that all the time, that might explain a good bit of his depression. An instant pot greatly helped the quality of my diet b/c it lets me cook massive quantities of healthy soup in the laziest way possible. Also oatmeal.

[@mittfh]

Microwaves can be a boon for quick, easy and relatively nutritious food: porridge (oatmeal), baked beans and soup can be cooked in under 3 minutes with no need to watch over or stir the food, scrambled eggs in under 2 minutes (although you do have to stop, check and stir periodically, so a bit more fussy). Then for single main meals, cook the protein part (for them, the veggie equivalent of pies, sausages, kievs etc) in the oven, then with a microwave steamer, the potatoes and vegetables can be some in the microwave in 10-15 minutes, depending on the variety of potato.

[@Zectifin]

yes all of these. I've had depression my whole life and had a period in my teens/early 20s where it was really bad and I had to medicated for it. I'm 38 and doing pretty well, but I recently changed my diet to be healthier and am eating more grains and rice and carbs and cut out the junk to lose weight and lower my high blood pressure and it had the side effect of me not feeling so tired and down all the time.

[@Ippogrifus]

​@@mittfhno

[@Ippogrifus]

Yes

[@Ippogrifus]

​@@mittfhbig pot rules

[@dulunis]

Icky upload, day made :) I finally gave in to the immense pressure on my egg yesterday after reading the *entirety* of the Gender Dysphoria Bible in one day. It's going to be the hardest thing I've ever done (my super-Catholic dad is paying for too much of my college for me to come out), but your videos have already helped me so much, and I can't imagine that they'd stop helping me now!

[@JonSullivan]

Ashley - Regarding ads ("I don't get ads"). Penzey's spices in America is extremely LGBTQ+ friendly as a company. To the point where the owner takes pride in people saying they won't order anymore because of his public and constant LGBTQ+ public support. I think you would be a very appropriate fit for them in terms of ads. And if you are somehow a "brand risk" for other companies, you'd be a perfect "brand fit" with them. Not sure if you are even looking for sponsors. Just a thought.

[@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988]

You guys are excessively charming and angelic

[@kiloliters]

I was starting laundry as this video popped up, so I just wound up doing laundry alongside ashley. this is maybe the single most parasocial thing I've ever done.

[@TheMoonsHalo]

...personally Icky is one of the most stunning women ive seen in my 34 years. like her face is so dynamic.

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

Her nose is really nice.

[@TheMoonsHalo]

@@DieAlteistwiederda her facial features just go so well together.

[@1WhoBeans]

tank watching intently from the couch 💜💜he's so cute!!

[@flaming_ace]

ive been on vyvanse for about a year, which is lisdexamphetamine as well, and the biggest change i noticed was the ability to just want to do something and then do it, where before i would have the thought that i needed/wanted to do the thing, and even were it something like playing games on the computer, i would struggle just to find the will to start it. it feels weird that so much can be improved by taking it, and honestly i wouldnt believe it could help this much if i hadnt experienced the changes myself.

[@ruglund]

perfect vlog style. this is so good. All praise the boss lady(and the amazing editor)

[@ParkerLythe-l9n]

I love icky time, she just yaps and it resonates with me, and makes me less scared for being like a full actual adult

[@hammerth1421]

As a chemistry student, I think your explanation of a prodrug was pretty decent. Elvanse is amphetamine + L-lysine and the lysine needs to be cut off first before the amphetamine part can do its thing. The problem with Elvanse specifically is that it's kind of a bad prodrug because lysine is a little too easy to cut off.

[@zekiz774]

But isn't that kind of the point? A relatively slow release of Amphetamine. Also usually you wouldn't want it to work for more than 12h so you are able to sleep and normal Amphetamine already kinda does.

[@hammerth1421]

@@zekiz774 It delays the serum concentration peak by about an hour and lowers it slightly. Not that great. Just makes it harder to abuse the amphetamine as a party drug.

[@amyscarlett5502]

@@hammerth1421 A pharmacist in progress here. It doesn´t really make it that hard, any person with enough motivation will just use some digestive enzyme, which are legal and are found in supplements at your local walmart. So, in my view, it just a way for companies to charge more, the controlled liberation formulas work just as good

[@kacidy]

the trouble with prodrugs in my experience is individual variances in enzyme availability makes dosing and duration far too unpredictable. I prefer taking mine "as needed" in little micro-doses of immediate release through the early part of the day and then it doesn't keep me up at night. usually...

[@zekiz774]

@@hammerth1421 honestly I actually think that's a great thing. Amphetamine is addictive af.

[@theodorebarton4256]

“This time on: Merry Wives of Birmingham”

[@ncc74656m]

Icky just vibing with Mentour Pilot while doing a workout is a whole ass mood and I love it so much.

[@superamoeba]

I love the Mentour Pilot during the workout 😂

[@SleepyCatten]

There are sadly very few options for ADHD meds in the UK: 1 stimulant (methylphenidate); 2 central nervous system stimulants (lisdexamfetamine and dexamfetamine); 1 SNRI (atomoxetine); and an adrenergic receptor agonist (guanfacine). You cannot get a prescription for alternative meds like bupropion (an NDRI), which can help with ADHD and depression, especially for folks for whom the other meds do work.

[@therideneverends1697]

if you can get the proper old school 50s formula Dexedrine spansuls those things are a great ADHD med while also being highly effective for both anxiaty and depression compared to alot of other amphetamine derivatives. I mean these things to me atleast literally delete the concept of anxiety for its duration, even big problems are, "no worries, ill figure out how to handle things, where do we start" instead of freezeing up it, That optimism carrys over into things overall and really improves mood. It also feels less compulsive or "on something" than alot of the other amphetamines. The good mood feels more natural and background than say Adderall which is "WAKEY WAKEY ITS TIME TO GO MFER"

[@fredrikfredrikfredrik]

​@@therideneverends1697the anxiety deletion sounds like absolute heaven! how can one tell if the Dexedrine spansuls formula is the original 50s one?

[@IntegerTaffy]

icky for president ‼️‼️

[@vanimal2]

Interesting lifting technique. Nice editing. Good luck with the Pack! !

[@fallunlight9724]

That time-lapse was wholesome.

[@BlightningBrightling]

12:46, I believe it. If it were an ad, I'm pretty sure you'd have to tell us your favorite recipe you've done recently and show you cooking it. That being said, yeah you deserve a sponsorship now lol. This is one of the exact reasons delivery services like it should exist.

[@robertlarosejr.1535]

First I just wanna say the help you’ve given me has been nothing but amazing, thank you so very much for being who you are! Also HUGE W for watching Mentour Pilot! Another KZbinr who has helped me immensely in a different aspect of my life ❤

[@ate_a_radio]

editor is capturing my attention span very well today. oh and icky was cool too i guess

[@moonphase420]

4:19 I have always struggled to do "work" inside the house, like cleaning my room and organizing etc. As soon as you said "work mode" something clicked in my head and idk why I haven't tried that yet. Its genius

[@ikimaster8842]

okay but its so fun to see how happy and passionate Icky is about MM6

[@ItMeCorban]

I have also been binging Mentour recently what a crossover episode this has been!

[@Zectifin]

a crash is normal on any ADHD stimulant. Just the way it works. I've never heard of a way around it. Its one of the reasons I stopped taking mine. They work great, but the sweaty pits, dry mouth, high blood pressure, and the crash after they wear off is why I stopped taking them.

[@cstrongman]

you seem really happy here :) ! so good to see :) . oh and just a thought maybe but be wary of meds, make sure you're using them and they don't end up using you, if you get my drift. They can... effect us in ways we don't expect. i'm trying to come off meds (zoloft aka sertraline) after being on them for 3 months. got what i needed but yeah, they made me initially better but now im just sluggish and hella zoned out and i miss being sharp so... gotta get off em' now lol .

[@comfypeepo]

i can't afford my fav fashion brands so I live my fashion dreams through Icky

[@SaschaAM]

7:47 made me laugh so hard, I wanted to press the like button like 10 times

[@yumenozen]

Damn. I wish the Canadian had been there long enough to fix poutine for y'all.

[@ladymorwendaebrethil-feani4031]

11:44 lol, this is a documentary about an airplane crash in my country. I was a child at this time. They had a problem with the jet reversion on the turbines and the plane accelerated on the airport direct into the air company's building, killing everyone inside the plane and inside the building.

[@archmagexiv]

ADHD meds and hormones are magic, I'm glad you found something that worked for you!!💜💜💜

[@kuposamurai6045]

Tank is sooooo cute in this video, I LOVE when he just sits staring all weirdly, lol.

[@PsychologicallyDamagedGremlin]

It was so funny watching this looking at Finn’s first meal & thinking, lol autism meal. Then looking at myself standing at the stove making legit macaroni and cheese with a bit of cream. I can’t wait for my assessment on Wednesday.

[@rescuegirl]

Fries for breakfast! 😋🍟

[@Centurian666]

I really enjoyed that video! Nice editing and so wholesome! Wish we could see you travel out in the uk to go see places and go on adventures with the tank 🐶

[@muntumsutu8404]

Finn hears bottom and gets excited 😂😂

[@DistantLoner]

The title of this video is so funny to me as someone who's been on ADHD medication from childhood. It's interesting how taking ADHD medication is a big enough deal for some people for it to be the whole title of a KZbin video (understandably if it's new to the person, but the title doesn't say that which is what makes it funny), meanwhile it's so normal and unmemorable to me that my brain really rarely stores the memory of doing so (which isn't very safe but whatever).

[@m_lies]

The eddits are just to funny lol

[@SohighShyloh]

6:25 DAAAAAMMMMMNNNNN that dress makes you look fantastic!!!

[@carbonation10317]

UGHHHH Ashley is so adorable I wish I looked like her

[@shpeurf1888]

i love this vlog-style content !!

[@Thefourfictionalbeetles]

Hello hello, I know this isn’t an trans/queer video but this morning I looked in the mirror and I saw a fking woman. I’m a bi dude, I’ve known that for more than a year now, but this morning while washing my face I pulled my hair back in a certain way and for a second I saw a girl, I think, at least not just a boy. Just now after my shower I was able to do it again so now I’m kind of in shock cause I might have just discovered that i’m gender-fluid, Anyway, you and F1nn have been a big part of this discovery, you two are the reason I even understand the concept of genderqueernes and the reason I feel so comfortable with something that would have freaked me the fuck out two years ago. So thank you to both very much🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[@CosmicAxolotlQueen]

OPE🤭🤣 he got em lmaooo ya’ll are the freakin cutest dawwww🥹🥹🥹☺️☺️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@martinwinter615]

I think the ADHD seems at the moment in a good balance, your eyes seem clearer and in focus, so even you have the feeling of being more tired the focus still might make you more productive.

[@DirtbagLexi]

We love a little Icky Lore don't we folks? Also would love the workout routine.

[@TheWrendre]

Omg Editor! I love you

[@DepressedLaughter]

Love a good non linear vlog

[@Test-iv4pm]

Ingredients: Cheese. Result: Tastes like cheese. The science checks out 👍

[@Foxriffic]

I love how Finn is using the lil fidget toy at the end hehehe

[@TylerLipa-ul9wj]

Best part had to be the working out with an informational aviation video in the background. Nice icky easter egg!

[@bratbbyx]

ngl finn eating chips for breakfast unlocked the memory of when i used to eat onion rings for breakfast. gonna blame both my adhd and tism for this behaviour LOL

[@ryft_music]

the closet reminds me of organizing inventory chests in minecraft, also finn's femboy kibble is a little too relatable xd

[@SimonAudiosuite]

That clip of Icky licking the spoon is def OF material

[@franczy]

Damn your editor is always cracking me up.

[@muddymudkip15]

Can relate to feeling tired after getting a good amount of sleep. Though it's probably from a past of having a Finn-like sleep schedule in my case.

[@Taigan_HSE]

F1nn described as GfBf is the best thing! 😂

[@jamessmurf7937]

So cool Icky :) You have really helped me understand ADHD and i already work in Mental Health! Get back on the healthy diet, so important :)

[@Magistrate_of_the_Elder]

On the food thing, I must recommend Field Roast's Smoked Apple & Sage vegan sausages. I'm vegetarian and they're literally so good, and really easy to prepare. Idk if they sell them across the pond (I'm Canadian) but they're a HUGE recommend from me. The Fennel flavoured ones are good too.

[@dcg44s]

Different. In a good way. I like the casual fun aspect.

[@amymjennings]

Great info, helped my decision on my ADHD, set me back on a right path it did U 2 are loads of fun, thx 😊

[@Posine_]

so proud of you

[@conlon4332]

I need that cheese sauce recipe, it looked so good! Even if it's not complicated, I need instructions PLEASE!

[@round51]

That form fitting dress looks so good on you… Classical.👌✌️

[@LukelearMissile]

Ah, Lisdexamfetamine... That was a fun one for me: when I was taking it during titration, it made me super zombified in the late afternoons and I eventually had to switch to something else, because of 'reasons'.

[@catwarrior467]

I love the bit at the end with tank, it's too real xD

[@mildmannered1086]

The first thing i did on adhd meds was BUY ORGANISTION… clear boxes, drawer dividers, etc… it was intense. Your clothes hanger covers remind me of that lol

[@chamoy3032]

realest title ever

[@Skylikesavation]

ADHD meds and their side effects have been a whole thing for me, I’ve pretty much given up on them for now as I want to get my pilot’s license and the FAA medical stuff doesn’t mind adhd too much but total ban on adhd meds. Additionally I had a prescription for a new dosage put in maybe 6 months ago and the pharmacy still doesn’t have it…the shortage is an issue

[@man_haver9160]

Omg proud of you! ❤

[@kalin_tofu6686]

100% here for this content!!

[@RaddogX]

After watching this I put on my shoes before going to be productive... OMG! Why has no one ever told me this? Icky, you may have just changed my life

[@e_j_]

0:43 and then something inside of me snapped

[@spongemanicecone2736]

It was the libido limit

[@Suppagappa]

11:20 Oh hey, Mentour Pilot! It’s kinda surreal watching youtubers watch youtubers you watch…

[@alecshockowitz8385]

what in the actual hell? That blue Dress looks absurdly amazing wtfffff

[@pibawww]

you are actually so pretty

[@SykeGD]

10:07 I LOST IT I WASN'T EXPECTING THAT 😭🖐

[@converse_inverse_reverse]

This is such a cute video!

[@key-n]

saying "were british" and then panning to brushing her teeth is criminal 😭😭😭😭😭

[@LilyRoseKnits]

Could I get a link to F1nn's fidget rin please? I think I may need one...

[@BubuMu_]

I love Icky and Finn sm🫶

[@Catatbatatrat]

One of my fav icky vids :33

[@akuma2937]

omg you watch mentour pilot too, such a good youtube channel. i also sorted my wardrobe out yesterday. great minds. love your videos

[@Bnouar]

this shit looks so freeing

[@Newslnside]

I'd like to see Icky create 2 or 3 looks for just £100! No luxury brands (Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton, etc.), but in her own style! Can you do it? :D

[@blueskydrinking]

I really need that clicky thing

[@xkeileenax]

Wait wait, Icky! You watch Mentour Pilot? I love his tuffff!