The ADHD Toolbox: The Latest in ADHD Research with Dr. Russell Barkley

Dr. Russell Barkley and Bob Dietrich talk about the latest research in ADHD and how we can use it to support our children and families dealing with ADHD.
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[@LawNerdAmber]

I've emailed Dr. Barkley and he replied, sent me some articles I couldn't access, and I took them with me to my psych nurse. She didn't treated me like I'm drug seeking that visit. It meant the world to me that he sent me tools to empower myself. Thank you Dr. Barkley!

[@TheFire-fq8fx]

Can I ask you for links to those articles? That would be very helpful for me and other people coming to watch this video.

[@salthazar1237]

What is hus email?

[@BrainWorxInternational]

What a great story Amber! Thank you for sharing!

[@remingtonfrog3170]

Agreed! Any chance for links please?

[@mytube1028]

Understand if some of the articles are research articles behind paywalls, but would you be able to share the titles of the articles / some of the authors? Thanks!

[@evascheetz9957]

Just diagnosed at 63. So depressing that I have lived untreated so many years and suffered the consequences. On meds now with good mental healthcare. What an amazing difference in all aspects of my life. You're never too old for help.

[@nanex_7726]

What are you taking?

[@evascheetz9957]

Concerta

[@Stoss_]

Hope you have good time from now on!

[@dssoper]

I feel you're pain on the depressing for late diagnosis.

[@black_sheep_nation]

I too was diagnosed late. I see others my age and older who have it, but refuse to even entertain the idea they may have it.

[@shadowsidesoamplified]

I’m 37 years old struggled my entire life and still people don’t believe that I have adhd because I’m educated and have a masters degree. It’s a shame there is so much stigma

[@joelman1989]

For my ADHD friends who have a hard time sustaining attention for the whole video, please watch the last 2 minutes of the video before clicking off of it. Very important and hopeful message.

[@habibty9803]

@Parapsychic Musings Check videos on noorotropics, might help you with self medication.

[@nickcarriero8274]

@Parapsychic Musings if your on a budget, coffee is better than nothing. Being a stimulant, it can help a lot, especially if paired with meds.

[@johnsmith8981]

@Parapsychic Musings It really helped me! I hate coffee (bitter and it makes my body feel wired) but I did notice that I could focus more. I'm on stimulant medication now and it feels like caffeine but with more clarity because I don't feel "physically wired." I'm sorry to hear that you're homeless that sucks I hope you hang in there and get through this.

[@MikeBender1972]

@@johnsmith8981 I guess that's why my guilty pleasure is a Macchiato lol Basically chocolate milk but it's got expresso. Helps me focus really good at work but man that crash and the stomach really makes me go back to energy drinks which ain't much better lol Hopefully getting diagnosed AGAIN will help get me what I need to actually help.

[@johnsmith8981]

@@MikeBender1972 Why again?

[@KazzyOfficial]

Depressing video but necessary and gives me hope. Recently diagnosed and finally feel relieved after 30 years that "this" had a name all this time...thank you sir

[@joycecathey9977]

Me

[@SparQz]

We got diabeetus of the brain, but we'll be fine just gotta manage it.

[@alaaq1804]

are you on meds

[@SparQz]

@@alaaq1804 I am, I think I finally found my combo. I'm getting things done! I answered my phone and made a call today! Amazing difference meds make.

[@yungtomasi]

@@SparQz same here. Diagnosed at age 29. 2 days ago. Medication already a new lease on life. I wish every person with ADHD had access.

[@3GC]

Now 80 years old, finally diagnosed ADD about six years ago as a co-morbidity with depressions which had taken 26+years during three profound episodes in my life. Fortunately during this last 15 years my VA psychiatrist added up history and current events for a diagnosis. Took about 3 years to balance meds working around other geriatric ailment medications and the combinations of anti-depressants to avoid side effects and conflicts. It feels like I am experiencing a bath in a fountain of clear headed youth. Control and focus have been significantly aided using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) only slightly varied from PTSD treatment at the VA.

[@loadingmikke7451]

Wow, that's a high age to be diagnosed with adhd. Hope you feel better after medication.🙂

[@loadingmikke7451]

You still on anti depressants? I've tried ssri's before a couple of times and they worked for a while for me. When I felt better I taped off them,(usually after a half a year/year.) But the depression always came back. Now I'm on metylfenidate extended release and I see improvement in my life om multiple fronts, so perhaps the depression can stay away, now that my main problems are fixed. :)

[@biblestudysongwritingjoyce1981]

I've recently diagnosed myself at age 79 !!! You can imagine how I must feel when I look back over my life and think of how it could have been quite different if I had been diagnosed while young. I would have understood why I was so different and could have begun doing all the things we now know can help. Oh my! Understanding the problem now, has already changed me and has taken away the guilt I've felt all these years for being the way I am. Understanding now has already changed my life! So I have some BIG decisions to make about the time I have left at my age. Thanks for your video.

[@carolbrooke378]

at 73, and through my own research and watching Dr. Barkley, realized that this (ADD) has been my problem. I always knew something was wrong with me, never knew what. Now all those past things I stored in my memory, somehow knowing it was a clue, now made sense. Cried when I watched his video with the illustration of the brain with the "break" between knowledge and performance. I realized finally why I could never get anywhere in my life, just didn't know how to get my knowledge into action. At least I don't have to beat myself up about it any more. And now I know where to get help- and what kind of help I need.

[@wendyhannan2454]

I was 75, and yes we all wish we had known earlier, that’s the sad part. As a kid, ADHD wasn’t talked about or recognised by local Drs. And as a kid I hardly saw a Dr. We were just thought to be naughty, talkative disruptive children, especially at school. I was never hypo, I just thought I was different. Now we know, we can work with it. Good luck, never give up 😉

[@th8257]

A diagnosis should always come from a qualified professional. There are a number of things that can seem like ADHD but aren't.

[@hamzahrandhawa9931]

As hard as it is for people with ADHD to live in the age of information, I'm glad I finally found an aggregate of research that gets the light to click in my head.

[@black_sheep_nation]

Thank you for your work, research, and advocacy on ADHD. For those of us diagnosed with ADHD late in life, only as an adult, there seems to be a lot of childhood trauma linked. The psychological, verbal, and even physical abuse I suffered from my father and his wife, the self-blame, shame, low self-esteem, I withstood for years as a direct result of my ADHD struggles have had a deep impact. The familial mobbing emotional abuse continues to this day. I feel late-diagnosed adult ADHD & C-PTSD may go hand in hand. We didn't have the benefit of skill-building, utilizing tools. We are newly rescued castaways returning to a society where there is everything, but after spending so many years on basic survival, integrating is a shock. I hope to see this issue recognized soon and I look forward to reading about any research, solutions. Personally, I found EMDR and the TREM trauma therapy modalities, which focus on the poly vagal nerve theory (Gabor Matè, Brenè Brown, Petwr Levine) to work most successfully for me and other ADHD adults

[@no-de3lg]

Could it help me I have memory loss brain fog and spacing out

[@donnadaisy333]

Koko, I have ADHD. I did some research and read how gluten can cause brain fog. I decided, what the heck. I will try eliminating gluten and sugar for a month and see what happens. Well! Two days of no gluten nor sugar and brain fog was GONE. It’s been eight months now - still gone! I never will return to my prior eating habits. I was so excited I called my general practitioner to tell her of my experience, and she confirmed many people have the same result! Why don’t our physicians tell us this??? I spoke with my brother’s neurologist - same answer. I spoke with my nutritionist - same answer. They all told me good job and keep going, which, of course, I will. I also find my anxiety has decreased about 50%. My cognitive processes are much faster, mood has stabilized, I am sleeping better, have more energy, lost 25 pounds without being hungry, my skin looks healthier, and I just feel better overall. I follow the Mediterranean style of eating excluding gluten. It is quite easy to follow and incorporate into your life. Mayo Clinic . Com has information regarding how to follow it. There are other websites. It isn’t a “diet” per se; it is a much healthier way of eating. I hope you will try it. I always tell people, give it a month. You will see an improvement long before this. Please - pass this on to anyone who may benefit from this. I really hope others try it and feel better, too. Best wishes!

[@juliestreet8688]

@@donnadaisy333 I have tried this way of eating in the past and felt fantastic so I don't know why I ever slipped back into my old bad toast-eating habits! You've reminded me to try again, thankyou x

[@221b-Maker-Street]

@@donnadaisy333 What you've described it something called Gluten Ataxia - which is experienced by Coeliacs. My Dad is a coeliac. He also has ADHD (as do I). I'm dreading I will end up with a coeliac Dx down the line as I do love my bread!

[@deem6930]

I hope that you are doing better and taking time to learn about yourself/feelings. Learn how to keep healing. Namaste.

[@polarpalmwv4427]

At 48 years old I was diagnosed with ADHD/combined and Major Depression and Anxiety less than six months ago. I haven't worked in two years after I had a nervous breakdown during my 23rd year of teaching at the elementary level though I am taking steps to try to move on. There is nothing worse than growing up believing that you are "worse than the dirt that the worms crawl in" (what I used to think as I stared at the ground walking home from school at age 5) and feel like a social pariah for your entire life. It's miserable working so hard and yet still not achieving. What Dr. Barkley says is spot on. I would not wish this on even my worst enemy. I don't even trust that my doctors fully understand this disorder. It's a struggle to go on every single day.

[@ritasjourney]

Hang in there! You're worth it

[@ruichoco9]

I resonate so much with this and with your statement of working so hard and yet still not achieving. I wish you all the best and that you're feeling better these days

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Not sure if you're female, but if so, get yourself on HRT asap. The sudden fall off a cliff in hormones at 48 was what finally led to my ADHD Dx at 51. The strong link between menopause and late ADHD Dx for women is profound.

[@pepperarttherapy]

@@221b-Maker-Street Yes, this helped me so much! The drop in estrogen in perimenopause affects the neurotransmitters that impact ADHD, so there seem to be a lot of ladies who get the diagnosis then. I ended up needing an ADHD med on top of the HRT but waited 6 months after starting HRT to do so. The combo is magical :)

[@robynalvin2849]

You posted this over a year ago so I’m not sure you’ll see this but I agree 1000%. I’ve always felt this is a curse. I didn’t get diagnosed until my 50s and I’ve had friends get angry at me and nearly lost jobs, etc..

[@meganallen2273]

My heart hurts so much by this information.😭😭 My brain hurts 🤕 why is someone not screaming this information off the rooftops. It all makes sense. Ugh why aren't all the dr.s this informed.

[@paulmaetschke2507]

What a pity not more people have seen this. It's really important information, everybody with ADHD or impacted family members should know.

[@PercivalBlakeney]

True but these days I try to just be grateful for what help there is. You are right... the lack of information sucks. 🌷

[@wendyhannan2454]

Dr Barkley is one of the best, he has great advice. Dr Thomas Brown is another Dr I enjoy listening too. Early diagnoses is the key.

[@ingridugarteche4301]

Oh wow!! I’m 47 and I had to tell my psychiatrist to test me for adhd almost a year ago because I been taking different antidepressants since 2002 and nothing has help me out! I’ve been an alcoholic,smoker, and got addicted to Vicodin when I gave birth to my son… I’m free now but my doc said I almost scored 💯 % in my adhd test and now I’m feeling better in regards to my depression and I quit smoking for two months now!! I cannot wait to continue improving!!! Thanks for all the info!!!

[@helly_bell]

This video is mind blowing. I've only accepted ADHD in the last few days and am still mourning the life I could have had if I had been diagnosed. It's not a gift. I am lucky that I was super intelligent and that made up for a lot but it didn't get me anywhere and I was one of the 40% of girls with a teenage pregnancy. I've been fighting all my life and I'm just glad that I know what the enemy is now and hope it's not too late. I am so angry that this is so overlooked especially given what I hear on this video. I've listened twice today. Thank you. I will read and listen to everything else Dr Barkley has produced - because that's the nature of my ADHD. :)

[@jonnyw82]

I agree, it’s just not fair. All the way unnecessary pain and confusion. For 20 years I’ve wondered why I am the way I am. I had an uncle that was referenced by family members as a warning about being irresponsible. “The problem with uncle dennis is he could never stick to anything and follow through.” “You don’t want to be like uncle Dennis do you? He had to marry that women just to get healthcare and I’m pretty sure he’s hiding from the IRS.” Now I know he just had ADHD, he wasn’t lazy or irresponsible. But his entire life he was shit on by his family and even his own kids think he’s a fool. So sad to think it isn’t his fault and his family doesn’t even know it. He doesn’t even know. I’m sad for everyone who suffers from mental health challenges bc we didn’t ask for this!

[@helly_bell]

@@jonnyw82 It's double difficult when other members of the family are the same. It just appears to be normal. That constant accusation - 'you're just like your bloody Father', has a different meaning now, because of course he had ADHD. It's obvious now.

[@shadowsbruther]

@@helly_bell spot on

[@danygarcia8284]

It’s really a great honor working with you dr poppola thanks for helping me to cure my HPV ,this world needs more people like you !!!!!!!!

[@221b-Maker-Street]

I'm part way through getting my 83 year old Dad an ADHD Dx. I was Dx 3 years ago, and am shortly to receive (I fully expect) a Dx for ASC. Honestly luvvy, my belief is it _never_ too late. Good luck to you, and well done for keeping going in face of everything... xx

[@CPeetG]

My son was diagnosed at 5. We are doing Neurofeedback therapy and we are now finally trying medication at age 9. He is on an a special program at school also. I’m glad we have consistently tried different things to help him in the early years to hopefully set him up for success in the future. After Neurofeedback therapy we are going to start behavioral therapy. Good luck to anyone that has to deal with this.

[@isawosxm]

Did neurofeedback give results? Here it’s costing 2000-2500 euros and not paid back. I am not rich so can’t do all treatments so I will need to pick one that works. Thanks for your reply.

[@jean-marclamothe8859]

I’ve learned it at 50 years old! My doc told me to read the book named ‘’Some eye glasses for the brain’’ from Dr Annick Vincent and it was all long talking about..me! Even if I graduate from university I’ve learned that I could be With this mental issue. I was laughed and judged by other but mostly by myself and it was terrible. I’m 60 now and it took me a year to accept it and I found many tricks in order to fonction in my real estate job so in my life. First I stop talking drug and alcohol at 33 with the help of AA movement.Physically it helps to work out and I did it so well since more than 30 years that I still have an athlete body and cardio. I meditate for more than 20 years and I took medication before doing clients or big days when I’m on rush. Doing small nap during my day helped a lot to boost my brain energy. I’ve start WHM (Wim Hof Method) 4 years ago and it has increased my immune system drastically. I wish I could have known this as a teenager so My Ego would have been less of a tyrant with me. But it’s NEVER too late to do better 😊.

[@birbmachine]

The correlation between ADHD with fibromyalgia syndrome and migraines was jaw dropping for me. I suffer from them all and they are all related. Very reaffirming. Thank you, Doctor!

[@josephtuttle6643]

Another life-changing video. Dr. Barkley's work is the absolute best resource out there for folks with ADHD who are trying to understand their disorder, bar none. Clear, concise, and just the facts, ma'am.

[@kellyofthehead]

I've just discovered you Dr Barkley, and wow! Starting my ADHD journey late, diagnosed at 44, I'm going through a grieving stage currently, of the life I could of had if only I'd known sooner! I now have M.E and severe spinal disease (I think I broke my nervous system) and of course, years of overdoing everything! I'm now so sick with M.E, and my brain fights daily now with what my body can no longer do. 😞

[@salparadise1220]

Not just an ultra-high sugar diet, but then the executive dysfunction makes it much harder to go see the Dentist until the tooth is howling in pain, by which time it's usually too late to save the tooth.

[@sinistar99]

These videos are fantastic for procrastinating necessary tasks... :)

[@janethomas78]

I was disabled by this for my whole life. My mom and family abandoned me and left me alone to live with it. I was abused because of it, diagnosed with the wrong illness and treated badly, even by doctors. Now at 64 I finally was given a prescription for Strattera-- I can actually focus now. I am a different person.

[@cdollarsmith]

Continued treatment. Exactly! Another missing piece of that could be transformative is the use of educated paraprofessionals to act as coaches to help with the implementation and follow through of recommended treatment. This is true not only of ADHD, of course, but of many, many mental and physical health conditions. The truth is that clients and patients need that extra help. Weight Watchers works because of the meetings, the support of others. Walking out of a therapist's or physician's office alone and successfully implementing sustained change is incredibly difficult. Continuing the way we are wastes an incalculable amount of time and money and costs lives.

[@maryblue75]

My treatment was being a master of myself by having a lot of free time to understand myself and find coping mechanisms. Also learning that I do not need to follow the whims my body was telling me i need. Adhd is like having your worst enemy as adviser in your brain and trying to learn to not listen to it. Its almost like trying to separate thoughts into 2 personalities, and trying to sush the bad one. If you understand how selfharming the thoughts of the „impulsive“ „attentionseeking“ vvoice of adhd is. I was helped by seeing those as intrusive thoughts and subliminal videos against intrusive thoughts. Changed it completely! If you think of it, impulsive acting is like an intrusive thought telling you DO THIS or YOU CANT DO THIS. Its about control, of what happens in your brain in contrast to just going along with the intrusive thoughts that are either selfdistructive or leading to not get respect from loved ones and friends.

[@claravitale4510]

I was started on Meds in my 50’ after being diagnosed with food addiction depression manic depression etc etc etc I am 78, and able to be me again. Still need help organizing my surroundings.

[@vrazelsean1]

Dr. Barkley has been a crucial influence in educating myself on my ADHD and my sons. His expertise has shed light on how to raise my son and understand him on a deeper level. He is brilliant!

[@leathal_girl7124]

As someone who has ADHD, ADD, and autism, its really interesting to hear all of this. Genuinely fascinating

[@Laundrey1]

My brother was diagnosed around 4yo and was put on Ritalin. My mom is not a fan of medicine so she took him off because she said he wasn’t acting right. She didn’t try to find the proper dosage for him or work through it. He was expelled from schools and was the wild child as a teen. He engaged in reckless behavior all the time. I was the quiet one who struggled. I felt stupid because I couldn’t remember anything I read in school, I was self-conscious about my looks, I engaged in less impulsive and crazy behavior but I did, I never had money because I always spent every dime I made, etc. I was a college dropout and had a baby right after I turned 21. I’ve struggled my entire life. I’m mad. All along I had combined type ADHD that was only diagnosed 5 months ago. My oldest child was so much like my older brother. I struggled parenting her because I didn’t know how. I didn’t know about ADHD in girls. I could have helped her but I never could because I was never diagnosed and neither was she. I could have had the tools to better my life and hers for so long. I think the only reason my marriage has lasted as long as it has is because I believe my husband also has it. It’s in his family and his dad also has it. It’s amazing neither of us have accidentally burned the house down by leaving candles and stoves on. Anyway. I’m mad. This diagnosis and learning about it has made me mad. Why was I ignored and left behind for so many years? Even red dye made me go crazy wild. I had all the signs. I never sit still; never have. I’m secretly intelligent but bad at school so I struggle. I hyper focused on school when I went back for a degree and scored a perfect score on my boards, but I struggled so much and still feel dumb because of the way I grew up and not knowing why I make careless mistakes. Either way, my mom never would have put me on meds as she took my brother off of them. Thank you for educating those who are diagnosed because more awareness needs to be in this area. So many struggle and I don’t want others to struggle like I did and so many others have.

[@BearBeardWiskers]

Having ADD I had to bit my tongue. But I got through it. Right now I do a meditation control breathing that helps with my attitude increase my vascular system. It's been a life saver in managing my brain. It has been very helpful. But one thing that was failed to be mentioned was that ya we are the risk takers but we are the firefighters the police officers the army the medical staff because of our risk taking.

[@JordanBach]

Thank you for saying this. Elements of the ADHD disposition might be crucial for the course of civilization. Where would we be without the risk-takers?

[@kidterminator3623]

What meditation technique do you use?

[@jean-marclamothe8859]

We do also really good car racing pilot because we can focused well on ONE thing.

[@VesicaClaire]

This is really good, A bit depressing to hear. What I don't understand, all the years I suffered through this, not one doctor suggested an evaluation on ADHD or anything. It took a College Professor, when I was 35 to notice something. It's a real shame that the doctors in hospitals and clinics don't do their due diligence . Now that I have a daughter (7 yrs old), diagnosed with ADHD, I will do whatever in my power to help her. Ive started reading your book "Taking Charge of ADHD" 4th editon. Recommended by a Psychologist. The book is great so far. Thank you for your Hard work, and to help us ADHD'ers understand, and better ourselves.

[@jomana1109]

All the best to you!

[@remingtonfrog3170]

👍🏻Thanks for sharing you’re experiences! It is Depressing, isn’t it. Wow🤔😖😔!?? I’m 45 with no diagnosis in site. These videos are helping me in regards to pursuing a diagnosis.Especially, the commentary section. I tried to get some help last year( first attempt) I unintentionally, gave up, after a few weeks & around 5 phone calls to Any Counselors, doctors who will except my “Medi-Cal “ insurance. One Woman did call me back. I thought maybe I’m not even ADHD ; Find another way for help. Maybe Psilocybin mushrooms ( they are helpful, but not the help I think I’m in need of. A year has blown by already and I’m struggling. My anxiety about finding a job is getting painfully confusing etc. Sorry for rambling on. A woman commented similarly to yours; said she is very thankful at , 43 , she pursued a diagnosis. Because of her education, most people didn’t believe she could be ADHD. 😐👍🏻 I’m going to try again. Not sure how yet.

[@Ellipsis115]

I feel this on a spiritual level.

[@yungtomasi]

@@remingtonfrog3170 don't give up. God bless.

[@elrey6618]

I'm male, 39 years old, with a 6 year old daughter. I just got my ADHD diagnosis 2 months ago. It's a blessing to have ADHD, my brain thinks different and I Love that about myself. It's also a very painful and frustrating journey, it really helps to know that we are not alone in this. Keep moving forward.

[@luisguevara4113]

Another problem that affect this group of people is that health insurance does not cover the assessments or the therapies. I am a profesional and it is hard to afford the 2000 dollars for the assessment or the 250$ for each session for CBT. So how can people of lower income get help for adhd in this country? And I have tried medicine and I have realized that medicine is not the silver bullet. It helps but learning the skills you get in CBT are extremely important to take control of your life. Oh and I forgot to mention that usually in a household there are two people with adhd, the kid and the parent so that is twice the cost.

[@ignorethis214]

I was shocked that I actually was able to find a psychiatrist who accepts my insurance, and I've been covered. Though I don't know if this is due to the insurance my employer covers me for, or because of my psychiatrist himself...

[@mirygalas6508]

Why is it that the main stream psychiatric care doesn't seem to know much about ADHD, don't take it seriously, or at best treat it in the depression care because there is no other option? The outcome is to live like a pariah and hide because it's not possible to achieve anything.

[@mjdedge3440]

I have my first consult with an expert (psychologist/psychiatrist) next month. After all the stuff I've seen on YT about ADHD I'm 99% sure I have it. I see it as a great thing to know what it is and look forward to seeing if some meds can calm my busy brain down. No condition is as treatable apparently... It's great to have an explanation for a lifetime of frustrating situations - some of them funny...and a lot embarrassing LOL Some things that are caused by according to stuff I've listened to by Dr Barkley (Russell, not Charles) are: - Immaturity - Emotional disconnect from others - Inability to focus on one thing - Procrastination - Not retaining information - Being really hot - maybe that's just me ;-P

[@recynd77]

Did you ever get diagnosed? I was finally diagnosed and treated in my late 30s, and it changed my life. It took about five years, but my maturity finally caught up to my age, my anxiety and depression melted away, and I’m no longer addicted to anything. I’m a better mother, wife, daughter, friend, and citizen. It’s like a miracle. Edit: I bet you’re still hot as hell! 😉😂

[@christinae30]

THANK YOU! So well said, and, so important to get out to general pratitioners and all professions that work with lifestyle improvements!

[@theboogie_monsta]

The debate about whether this condition is a gift - bear in mind it's possible to cultivate a confident mindset and play to your strengths. This involves strong constructive pep talks and support. There is also a time to be honest about shortcomings and obstacles, for instance on a political level, in order to make sure we get the support and recognition we need. The skill is knowing when to put aside this negative concern and apply mental filters to get into a constructive and focused mental state. The public debate tends to be a bit black and white, but over time on an individual level you can figure out which hat to wear in order to function at your best. Hope this helps.

[@lambs5258]

Thank you Dr. Barkley for the work you do. It saves lives.

[@nurs4god]

Diagnosed at 51. This has helped me so much to give myself grace in some ways, and to push myself in others.

[@scrapman613]

He is amazing I glad he teaches people about it keep up the good work

[@isabelapimentel4814]

Amazing spread of crucial information. Thank you!

[@AkshayKhurana]

The bit about the increased risk of Parkinson's caught my eye. Pursuing an ADHD diagnosis myself and have one uncle who died of PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) and my father is showing similar signs around his mid-sixties.

[@niabyrd4539]

Amazing amazing work, knowledge is only burdening if you let it. He also says how treatable it is, and how important the right medication can be

[@sunshin-zz8hd]

Ever since I met your first video back in 2009 my life has changed my whole family’s life has changed. I am looking at my life in a different aspect now thanks to you meeting and sharing that beautiful meeting with the world I’m writing you this from UK.🙏

[@jacquelineperry-nguyen7109]

I was diagnosed almost 3 weeks ago. I am glad I ran across this information. I waiting to see a doctor now to get medicated. I understand a lot of my past and current behaviors. I thankful I have never tried nicotine, Marijuana, and I barely drink.

[@shelleysmith6667]

Thank you!

[@BrainWorxInternational]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@zadekeys2194]

Thank you for this.. I'm a walking , talking example of untreated A.d.d... I'm 36, diagnosed as a kid + slight cerebral palsey+ learning difficulties and suffering terribly in this life.. I've felt stupid and miserable since I about 8. Untreated A.D.D. + a family who tried to help, but can't separate your personality from your A.D.D is a recipe for disaster... As a teen I chose to stop taking my Ritalin.. My Mom seemingly just accepted that... I now know that despite her efforts, she has no clue about a.d.d. If she had a clue, she would never have let things get so out of control for me. She would've explained (in detail and practically) this disease to me if she knew what it really was.... I'm like a rat in a cage waiting to pass from malnutrician.. My family never ever sat me down and explained my a.d.d to me, explained the role of ritalin.etc etc. Out of utter desperation for help, I've tried to find answer online. I've learnt that I'v suffered soooo badly :( :( :( One of Dr Barkelys videos was like a script of my life.... School issues, held back,expelled in Gr12 (I was 20...), never completed my studies even though I paid for them. Then there is the poor relationships,

[@kimperfect2295]

Dr. Barkley, thank u sir!

[@thebreakawaybook]

Have we considered the income and environmental status of families who have children with ADHD and spouses who have it? The average deductible is hardly met for treatment and people pay out of pocket even if in network. Then think about individuals and families that have no insurance. I suspect that pediatricians may suspect ADHD and give medication but not necessarily therapy with treatment bc its a special area of expertise in Psychiatric health and treatment can be for weeks, months or the entire duration of one's life and if people don't get paid enough, or there's a deductible or there's no insurance to cover it, it's one heck of a burden on the individual, spouses and families. So now we know that ADHD is actually more consequential to society, how do we make it more prevalent to the everyday person, workplace, medical physician, nutritionist, teachers, etc like we do with the other leading health problems such as diabetes and heart disease?

[@roland.j.ruttledge]

Very informative, many thanks UK

[@CoconutWaterfalls]

Just discovering this and autism for myself now, at 50. I guess my clock is ticking even faster than I thought.

[@ilijakonzulov5018]

Great job to both of you, I personally have found that practicing Hatha Yoga in a combination with Meditation have been the perfect medicine for my ADHD condition.

[@mosey09]

My 26 year old adopted granddaughter has been waiting 2 years for an appt.at the adhd clinic in Gateshead nhs U.K.!!! Had problems all her life especially in school as she says now she couldn’t cope with the system!!!

[@remingtonfrog3170]

😖😔Sorry, I hear you . I’m going to try again for some help, a diagnosis. I’m already believing it’s going to be rough as hell to get some one to see me… etc. I tried last year. Gave up too quick, maybe. But these comments and videos are helping. I’m 45 now realizing nobody is coming to help me; better help my self 😕🙏🏻… Take Care!

[@edwardbrett6133]

me too Amber - so impressed - love this guy!

[@melissawatson9662]

Yay Australia 🇦🇺!! Wish I had seen you. 😊☀️

[@sanpellegrinolimonata]

Quite terrified of the stats, i can’t lie! I have ADHD and i strongly suspect my mom has it as well but she refuses to get diagnosed. Treatment was, and still is, a gamechanger for me and i find it to be a massive shame that she will not even try to experience that, and i’m especially worried about repercussions on her lifespan

[@s.m.4948]

Russell is the ADHD GOAT! 🤎

[@hyperexplorer5355]

Thank you so much for putting all this into words things that are hard to express. Now over 30 years and finally I get to hear it in English. Not a single doctor could help but only put me on things like Ritalin and several other medications who made it where I didn't even know who I was and only made things worse. This has put me through absolute hell. What are these meds that actually benefit not destroy the human brain?

[@donnadaisy333]

Hyper Destroyer, I agree with you. I don’t like taking any meds which are not absolutely necessary ie my SNRI, Cymbalta - which eradicated my lifetime debilitating anxiety and depression. No BS. Great stuff! I just shared this note w another guy before you. I will share it with you, too. Here it is: I have ADHD. I did some research and read how gluten can cause brain fog. I decided, what the heck. I will try eliminating gluten and sugar for a month and see what happens. Well! Two days of no gluten nor sugar and brain fog was GONE. It’s been eight months now - still gone! I never will return to my prior eating habits. I was so excited I called my general practitioner to tell her of my experience, and she confirmed many people have the same result! Why don’t our physicians tell us this??? I spoke with my brother’s neurologist - same answer. I spoke with my nutritionist - same answer. They all told me good job and keep going, which, of course, I will. I also find my anxiety has decreased about 50%. My cognitive processes are much faster, mood has stabilized, I am sleeping better, have more energy, lost 25 pounds without being hungry, my skin looks healthier, and I just feel better overall. I follow the Mediterranean style of eating excluding gluten. It is quite easy to follow and incorporate into your life. Mayo Clinic . Com has information regarding how to follow it. There are other websites. It isn’t a “diet” per se; it is a much healthier way of eating. I hope you will try it. I always tell people, give it a month. You will see an improvement long before this. Please - pass this on to anyone who may benefit from this. I really hope others try it and feel better, too. Best wishes!

[@hbyt2477]

Anyone else sees this, finds it depressing and eye-opening but then also knows they will not take any affirmative action towards positive change?

[@donnadaisy333]

I can’t watch it. I tried - I really did. I just can’t. I am going to share with you what I had found to work for me. I changed my diet - improved it. I have ADHD. I did some research and read how gluten can cause brain fog. I decided, what the heck. I will try eliminating gluten and sugar for a month and see what happens. Well! Two days of no gluten nor sugar and brain fog was GONE. It’s been eight months now - still gone! I never will return to my prior eating habits. I was so excited I called my general practitioner to tell her of my experience, and she confirmed many people have the same result! Why don’t our physicians tell us this??? I spoke with my brother’s neurologist - same answer. I spoke with my nutritionist - same answer. They all told me good job and keep going, which, of course, I will. I also find my anxiety has decreased about 50%. My cognitive processes are much faster, mood has stabilized, I am sleeping better, have more energy, lost 25 pounds without being hungry, my skin looks healthier, and I just feel better overall. I follow the Mediterranean style of eating excluding gluten. It is quite easy to follow and incorporate into your life. Mayo Clinic . Com has information regarding how to follow it. There are other websites. It isn’t a “diet” per se; it is a much healthier way of eating. I hope you will try it. I always tell people, give it a month. You will see an improvement long before this. Please - pass this on to anyone who may benefit from this. I really hope others try it and feel better, too. Best wishes!

[@hbyt2477]

@@donnadaisy333 hey thank for sharing. Never really looked at my diet to be honest. I will look in to this 🙏

[@donnadaisy333]

@@hbyt2477 You absolutely are welcome! And please - share - with everyone. People need to know this! I can’t believe cutting out gluten actually helped my anxiety as well. And the fact that my reading comprehension was so poor was depressing me immensely. Obviously not having good reading comprehension affects your every day, your ability to do well in school, your career - everything. Best wishes!

[@wendyhannan2454]

@@donnadaisy333 I found out I had celiac disease at 62, I was very ill and lethargic stomach pain, brain fog and all. I gave away gluten of course. Then at 75 I was diagnosed with ADD I knew something was wrong all my life, I chased this diagnosis it’s not only local Drs that don’t know, its psychiatrist psychologist, they don’t know. I thought in this day and age, they’d be trained in diagnosing ADHD. We get treated for depression and anxiety, when it’s under lining ADHD. Although I must say there’s a lot more talk on ADHD now, which is going to help tremendously.

[@wendyhannan2454]

Underlying I mean 😉

[@selfmyexperience]

good knowledge

[@yay-cat]

I like the comparison between ADHD and diabetes care. (though I firmly believe that type 2 diabetes is reservable with a ketogenic diet). Like I think I have SCT together with my ADHD but my symptoms and medication effectiveness varies wildly over the course of my menstrual cycle. So I look forward to the day in 20 or 30 years where, instead of an insulin pump, I can have my mental health medication delivery in a system that continuously monitors my vitals

[@BobDietrich]

Yes, I agree Paul. Please share it if you would :)

[@gingerlori52]

Wow, a real scholar in what's wrong!

[@firstlast_x]

At 29, I finally decided to get rediagnosed by a Neuropsychologist. I’m 3 weeks out since then and NVLD/ADHD have been something to process. Next step finding a psychiatrist to medically treat me, but it’s been proving difficult in RI to do so. I’m hoping to find someone who is on the cutting edge of their training.

[@BrainWorxInternational]

Check out the BrainWorx Program. Here is a replay of the workshop. It may be just what you've been looking for >> www.brainworxmembers.com/calmfocusedworkshop

[@duncanbug]

OMG! I’ve never met someone else with that same combo as me! We’re also the same age! Crazy! NVLD seems super rare!

[@deem6930]

amazing video

[@michaeljohn669]

I’m 40 I caught it thank you Jesus, chronic homeless ness, I’m a genius but I can’t pay rent I can’t pay my phone I can’t show up for work and everyone give me a job. I destroyed my relationship with my daughter my family. I can walk 15 miles I’m getting help.

[@marcychurch8351]

Very helpful and useful information as a parent of a very active 13 year old boy who was diagnosed with ADHD a young age. Are there any books out there for children to read about that helps them learn/understand their ADHD and how to manage it?

[@virginiatanna7248]

Thank you for showing me the existence of STC. I'm sure its my sons disgnosis.

[@renatapeters3681]

Outstanding

[@allenryuu5889]

Am now 31, and never diagnosed, but pretty sure I suffer from it. Now I can't sleep because I am too anxious just thinking about getting a diagnosis. Already feeling overwhelmed by my thoughts and that paralysis kicking in. I've known for a long time that something wasn't right, but I've convinced myself that it was probably a combination of "bad" personality traits and it is really exhausting trying to change those. Hoping a diagnosis and treatment could help reduce the negative impact in my life

[@marabanara]

I am 39, was 38 when I was diagnosed. Only started meds recently, and still figuring it out. But it has helped my anxiety so much knowing this about myself and helps me explain my life to my family and husband. You don’t necessarily need meds, but there are lots of things we can do to help.

[@Monayla]

Try It, u can start rly low. But even if it doesnt work, no Harm. But believe me, IF it helps... u will see a new world

[@HealthcareHeart]

The Taiwan part is interesting. Thank you

[@jimcallahan448]

ADD and Diabetes: My hypothesis is: - A large sugar spike makes me sleepy - A small sugar spike nukes my motivation worsening my ADD symptoms (aka "motivational deficit disorder") Which is why I liked time release insulin (Lantus) in the morning -- the insulin snowplowed the sugar (aka cleared the brain fog) clearing the motivational bridge for a productive day. I am not a medical professional!!! But, contacting a medical professional about getting your sugar checked might be a good idea. A possible model is that the sugar coated red blood cells (glycated hemoglobin HbA1c) can't get enough oxygen to areas of brain for executive function.

[@ddcatwoman25]

Is there a correlation between ADHD, thyroid and gallbladder issues?

[@babybaby5893]

Want a legend in ADHD. Dr Barkley ❤❤

[@mirachahoud3921]

Protect him at all costs!!

[@Bruno-my9uf]

So true you are . anf also hart attacks ibolmos have one and hypertantion !!

[@sherrijamison338]

34 and convinced I need to go get checked. My inability to preform to my fullest has been crippling my entire life

[@sandi1968k]

Finally got diagnosed at age 54. I’m was misdiagnosed since I was 22.

[@FritzNizzle]

Can you recommend who to be evaluated by for this? What type of testing to have done? ( Northern Virginia area) Someone that would see both child and parent.

[@TheHerraJ]

Very, very eye-opening message here! Despite being medicated and aware, I said 'OUCH!' in every bullet except education, income and smoking. 😅 So, Thank You! I'm now even more the best fan of Dr. Barkley. 💪👍

[@mackereljones7854]

I’d be interested to know what percentage of Dr. Barkley’s followers are women. I know he’s been immeasurably helpful to a lot of us who weren’t diagnosed until middle-age, since only boys/men were considered to have ADHD when we were younger. Women’s health is an area that needs a great deal more attention from the medical community.

[@mackereljones7854]

Great comment! I wasn’t diagnosed until age 45. My neurologist put me in Vyvanse & it immediately transformed my life. Sadly, over the years it’s stopped working & no other ADHD meds have helped. I think of those great years as my “Flowers for Algernon” period. Now I’m back in the dark, but struggling once more to find the light again, despite my exhaustion.

[@helenabowie6540]

I'm awaiting testing at the moment. Any tips I'm in my 40s

[@RaptieFeathers]

The only issue I have with Dr. Barkley's information is that he generally doesn't talk about Desoxyn as a treatment option-it's the most effective treatment with the fewest side effects. I e-mailed him about this, and he mentioned why he doesn't, and while I can understand why (social stigma about it, difficulty of insurance covering it, the potential high cost, concerns about abuse), the positive effects far outweigh those downsides. Since he's now retired as of about a year ago, I need to reach out to some other experts and talk with them.

[@WhimsclGail]

There are so many barriers to practicing these 'life-saving' habits. Access privilege is a real thing.

[@Vgallo]

Started taking omega 3 and giving it to my 2 year old autistic and suspected adhd son, my head has cleared up immensely and my son has started talking and just overall being so much more lucid.

[@donnamills7939]

Thanks for this. I've been looking into natural treatment options for my daughter with Autism & ADHD. We will definitely be trying omega 3. Do you have any tips or advice on quality or the form it comes in? (Like liquid Vs pills/powder, etc &/or different brands, time of day/amount, etc). Thanks again & I'm glad things have improved so much for you 😊

[@zephyzoe616]

Can you please unpack this more? What does the omega 3 do?

[@leykarar2587]

Dr. Berg has a lot of great videos regarding the nutrition and diet beneficial to children with ADHD.

[@rlud304]

That is complete nonsense and not how cause and effect works.

[@rlud304]

@@donnamills7939 Why are you looking for so called “natural” (what does that even mean?) treatment vs evidence based treatment developed by experts in the field? If you love your child, do the right thing. Being a parent doesn’t magically make you educated.

[@muzaffarkhan3006]

Im from UK. What is the best place to get ADHD diagnosis and treatment?

[@HealthcareHeart]

Conscientious = wishing to do what’s right, especially to do one’s work well and throughly I see absolutely NO CORRELATION between ADHD LACKING CONSCIENCE!!! Pls reply I also absolutely need any research on ADHD + PTSD + PERFECT PITCH Been finding solutions for years and it’s up an down.

[@Sundayjean]

Hum; with all this data and information and all the times doctors ignored me and my symptoms I wonder if I can create a class action lawsuit against the medical community for all the women in our 60s and above who where totally ignored! Or worse yet given completely inaccurate diagnosis. To say I’m pissed is an understatement.

[@scoopdawg565]

How does one not feel despair from hearing all of this??

[@catalystcomet]

I've always found myself contemplating the effects of my actions, but not giving a damn. I know what's going to happen, I know it's going to be negative, but I don't care. It's almost like I can't make that connection fully. Anyone else?

[@johnhall8455]

This is sadly a disorder that is still so often misdiagnosed and undiagnosed …When it’s eventually diagnosed in adolescence it’s a nightmare trying to advise treatment to someone who is having the time of their life doing all the wrong things…Much more information is needed to be put out there to create a much better awareness of the consequences of non treatment….

[@susunque2245]

OmDawG! Your my FaVoRitE!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👆💯👏👏👏👏👏

[@kents.2866]

Just lost my job because of productivity and time management problems despite me trying to get better at those. Having similar problems all my life, I don't know how I didn't get diagnosed in school. But now that I didn't have health insurance I'm not sure how I'm going to go about getting an ADHD diagnosis.

[@arizonaurbanfarms]

Research Brain mapping. Just had it done.

[@Thanks4yourattention]

Yes I'm 64 years woman with ADD and have self medicated daily using the same amount of meth up the but just basic function stay normal for 20 years . And now you show up.

[@Herfinnur]

28:44 is this perhaps country- or language- specific? I was asked about addiction in every possible way that the German language allows

[@shutupack5389]

Holy shit... they say it's never too early to begin treatment, but what about "too late"? I'm on my own here in my early twenties doing everything I can to get treatment for myself on both the adhd and the collateral issues that resulted from an undiagnosed childhood. Is neuroplasticity just the end of me?

[@TedTheAtheist]

So why hasn't "SRDD" become a thing yet? I googled it and it's not showing much.

[@RhenanMartinsRepoem]

Esses estudos precisam ser verificados por pares, se não foram, não deveriam ser divulgados.

[@BrainWorxInternational]

[Original comment - Google Translate: These studies need to be peer-reviewed, if not, they shouldn't be released.]

[@jonathanberry1111]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:01 🌟 *Introduction and Background* - Dr. Russell Barkley's introduction and background. - Clinical professor of psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University. - Extensive experience in ADHD research, publishing, and international lecturing. 03:16 🧠 *Broadening Awareness of ADHD* - ADHD not just a mental health or educational disorder but a public health disorder. - Overview of the adverse effects of ADHD on health and lifestyle. - Emphasis on the recent shift in understanding ADHD's impact on life expectancy. 06:02 🚑 *Health Risks Associated with ADHD* - Detailed exploration of various health risks related to ADHD. - Discussion on accidental injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and violent behavior. - Insights into risky sexual behavior, STDs, and the long-term impact on physical health. 12:32 💔 *Evidence of Increased Mortality* - Presentation of recent studies showing increased mortality in individuals with ADHD. - Reference to life course studies, Danish population studies, and global research. - Insight into factors contributing to early mortality, including accidents, suicide, and homicide. 18:41 📉 *Life Expectancy Calculations* - Explanation of the life expectancy calculator used in Dr. Barkley's study. - Calculation of life expectancy for individuals diagnosed with ADHD in childhood. - Impact on life expectancy when ADHD persists into adulthood, emphasizing untreated cases. 23:05 🤔 *Understanding Lifestyle Factors* - Identification of specific lifestyle factors contributing to reduced life expectancy in ADHD. - Focus on behavioral disinhibition, low conscientiousness, and impulsivity. - Linking these factors to a 30% variation in life expectancy, replicating findings from health psychology. 23:58 🩹 *Health Impact of ADHD* - ADHD is a significant predictor of life expectancy. - ADHD is worse than the leading causes of death combined (smoking, alcohol, lack of sleep, poor diet, lack of exercise). - ADHD predisposes individuals to various health risks, leading to a shorter life expectancy. 27:03 🚑 *Addressing ADHD in Healthcare* - Healthcare professionals often overlook the impact of ADHD on lifestyle factors. - ADHD symptoms, especially behavioral disinhibition, contribute to difficulties in regulating a healthy lifestyle. - Primary care providers need to consider ADHD when addressing issues like smoking cessation, diet, and exercise. 27:44 📋 *Steps for ADHD Treatment* - The first step in ADHD treatment is a comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis. - Evaluation should extend beyond traditional domains to include lifestyle variables like diet, sleep, and exercise. - Treatment involves a combination of interventions, including medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and evidence-based parent training. 29:38 🔄 *Lifestyle Focus in ADHD Treatment* - Awareness of lifestyle factors is crucial in ADHD treatment. - Broadening the lens to include health and wellness in evaluations is essential. - Lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and sleep improvement, should be pursued alongside ADHD-specific interventions. 31:00 🚸 *Importance of Continuing Treatment into Adolescence* - Treatment continuity into adolescence is crucial for long-term outcomes. - Most individuals disengage from treatment during adolescence, impacting adult outcomes. - Longitudinal studies emphasize the need for sustained intervention through the critical adolescent years. 34:58 🔄 *Early Intervention in ADHD* - Early intervention in preschool years is recommended for better outcomes. - Treating ADHD in early childhood reduces the risk of comorbid disorders. - Medication in early years may promote brain growth in critical areas. 36:51 🌈 *Embracing ADHD Management as a Lifestyle* - Managing ADHD is a lifelong commitment, similar to managing diabetes. - Sustained lifestyle changes and interventions are key to improving quality of life. - ADHD is highly treatable, offering hope for positive outcomes with appropriate and continuous interventions. Made with HARPA AI

[@KaraZiasapiens]

What if your score in conscientiousness is ego dystonic? I.e., it's not a personality trait, but a manifestation of the disconnect between knowledge and intention?

[@burbufutbolargentina5214]

Can't explain how identified with your quote i feel..may be the coomorbid personality disorder I deal with it is "just that" Egodistonia, very interesting..

[@katja6332]

"Ego dystonic" and "ego systonic" is usually used to describe if the client is aware that he's got a disorder (ego dystonic) or not aware and the client believes that they are okay but all other people are driving in the wrong direction (e. g. Personality Disorders, Psychosis, sometimes found in eating disorder for anorexics having body dysmorphia). Conscientiousness is a big five trait and doesn't measure being ego synotic...

[@pamallen859]

Teach about ADHD treatment techniques as young kids to have leverage for adolescence.

[@Strike86]

Interesting what he says near the end, in that ADHD treatment early on causes brain growth in the critical areas, yet he says it's a permanent thing like diabetes which needs lifetime treatment. Does this imply that if it's caught early that the medication can make enough changes to lessen the strength of the disorder in adulthood? And is that also true for adulthood over time, or is it only treating the young, developing brain that works?