The TRUTH about ADHD meds is

The TRUTH about ADHD meds 💊⁣
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ADHD medication can be life-changing for those who have been diagnosed with ADHD.
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Many people that could benefit from these medication never try one due to stigma.
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My goal with this series is to help break some of that stigma.⁣
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Like all meds, ADHD medication can have side effects. Some common ones include reduced appetite, sleep disturbances, and weight loss. One of the scariest reported side effects is the risk of serious cardiovascular events, which is why it’s important to receive clearance from your doctor before starting this medication.
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Overall, the risks associated with UNTREATED ADHD outweigh the risks associated with ADHD treatment and I hope this post helps to educate and empower. ⁣
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DISCLAIMERS: ⁣
- Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer.⁣
- My content is for educational and marketing purposes and should not be used in place of therapy or treatment
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JAMA Psychiatry. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2015 Mar 1.
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JAMA Psychiatry. 2014 Mar 1; 71(3): 319-325.
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Sex, drugs, and ADHD: The effects of ADHD pharmacological treatment on teens' risky behaviors,
Labour Economics

[@JakeGoodmanMD]

There’s a ton of misinformation about ADHD from people claiming to be doctors on this app. As someone training as a Psychiatry Doctor, I will always post evidence based information and share the TRUTH will y’all. Subscribe for part 3 of this series. And let me know in the comments which medication you’d like to hear about next!

[@priteenarule777]

Dr.Jake I want to know about ECT,types of depression if any also explain the difference between addition of medicine and need of medicine.

[@cexilady3333]

Thank you, I have adhd and take the medication and thanks for helping destigmatise it!!!

[@mj818]

One of my teacher believes that adhd and add is caused by stuff like Instagram and spongebob not kidding she said this yesterday

[@cexilady3333]

@@mj818 brains of people with ADHD are shaped differently from those without and that’s not something that changes from technology use, otherwise people who watch other tv shows would have the same problems…

[@tabbi5525]

Can you chat about non-stimulant medication options like Straterra?

[@hweiii]

Uninformed person: "taking stimulants is addictive" Me an ADHD adult: **forgets to take medication everyday unless its the 1st thing i see when I wake up** "wait they are?"

[@soroh0062255]

Food is addictive in exactly the same way... I forget that too. "huh, I've been super irretated all day I wonder what's wrong... Oh I haven't eaten anything but coffee ... Woops"

[@kylaluv8453]

So true. The irony is adhd meds help me remember tasks like taking my other daily meds to live, but I struggle to remember to take the adhd meds.

[@viys3261]

Yep same with me. I actually don’t even like taking my meds because they affect my appetite. I prefer to be able to enjoy my food.

[@jimmy3797]

Honestly, if i had the choice i wouldn’t take my medicine, but i need to not fail in school

[@soroh0062255]

@@jimmy3797 why would you rather not take them ?

[@eaglebreath5]

"adhd meds are addictive" me often forgets to take my meds.

[@some-one-else]

@@LycanKai14 This is exactly why I tie taking my meds with filling my water bottle when I wake up. It's either that or an alarm and with my sleep schedule an alarm is a nightmare.

[@jennung7368]

I am always misplacing them and wonder if I took them before or not

[@eaglebreath5]

@@jennung7368 I somedays I go without meds because of this. I don't want to find out what a double dose does to my brain and body.

[@dyw__]

SAME

[@G-manFan1]

lol yeah, idk what these guys mean, i constantly forget

[@wat_omy]

Me - “Interesting” My leg - slide to the left. Slide to the right. Criss cross. Criss cross.

[@simransimran9339]

The fact that my leg was doing exactly this while reading your comment. Heh.

[@Marvea17]

The laugh I just had 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@amariemessi5428]

Everybody clap yo hands

[@thund3rw1ngl30n]

@@amariemessi5428 you mean clap yo feet. Bc that’s what I would do.

[@boperez2841]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Dark1Wonder]

I wasn't diagnosed with my ADD until I was 19 and in college. I barely graduated high school, I was doing poorly in classes and my mom wanted me tested for learning disabilities but the school refused. Once I was diagnosed and treated with medication, I graduated college with a 3.8 and got my masters degree graduating with a 3.98. Pretty good for someone who nearly failed in high school.

[@irishpatti3152]

You're a success story. High school failed your needs as I also watched my son get refused testing in elementary school. College was a success and for awhile I wanted to find all the naysayers and rub their noses in his accomplishments. But, I'm learning revenge is not the way to be.

[@kiky436]

can i know in what way the medications help you? did it make you more organised and did tasks that were difficult to do or even start became much easier with it? I would also be 19 this year and I've been struggling with college and my studies, I do in fact experience ADHD symptoms everyday in my life and it was affecting me severely. I do hope that with medication I can finally be like a normal person like everyone else is

[@mahasinasim4150]

this story had litralley changed my perspective at a 180 degree level thank you so much! for the longest time ive been struggling with adhd and doing well in school and even now struggling with whats considered easy by others around me i never thought by any chance that ill ever be successful but just reading your story had inspired me and encouraged me so thank you really.

[@mahasinasim4150]

@@kiky436 medication should be taken in unless perscribed so look for a trusted doctor and try finding a way to discuss this matter

[@Dark1Wonder]

@kiky436 before medication, I couldn't read my text books. I'd get to the bottom of the page and realized that my mind had completely wandered and I was 15 thoughts away from what I was trying to study. It increased my focus and attention span and made it a lot easier to concentrate and get homework and reading done more quickly. I could also pay attention in class without getting distracted easily or just letting my mind wander.

[@bedazzledmisery6969]

The most crippling thing about untreated and undiagnosed ADHD is that there's so much of daily life that's affected by ADHD that most people don't realize can lead to so many issues in life. They seem like minor trivial things that everyone figures out how to handle in life but in truth they have such a huge influence on one's daily life and general capacity to be a successful and capable person. Especially for those that both never got diagnosed AND were emotionally abused growing up and scolded for being "a failure" or "lazy" or "a bad kid" when it was literally just symptoms of ADHD. Folks like that end up usually growing up to be severely mentally ill and feel so lost and like giving up on themselves because they have no idea they're dealing with something that they can get help and relief with.

[@freyjavanadis7012]

THIS! ALL OF THIS! I struggled for SO long with untreated ADHD. I never want anyone to go through that every again!

[@soroh0062255]

Even worse when you know that adhd is genetic. Any time I came to my mom with problems almost completely caused by adhd she'd brush it off as that being normal for everyone ... No mom, you just have adhd too and never got diagnosed because they didn't know it was a thing back then and lived through my struggles thinking it was normal when it wasn't !!!

[@kylaluv8453]

So true. Also to add, ADHD is much easier to manage with life style changes, but those changes goes against what society deems normal behavior. So a lot of adhd individuals struggle more than nesseccary until they figure out being normal is over rated. Live life in a way that you can be successful. Example: having an organized closet with all my clothes properly put away. Never once happened...ever. Finally after years of piles of half folded laundry all over my bedroom, some items being washed multiple time between being worn cause I couldn't remember if they wete clean or dirty piles, I gave up. I realized no one will every inspect my closet or bedroom. So now I have certain color laundry baskets in the main places I remove my clothes, and another set of laundry baskets that I sort my clean clothes into. I waste less time and energy now. Also, I learned that for most clothing, fabreeze and a good shake or two removes wrinkles.

[@some-one-else]

@@kylaluv8453 Completely agree, normal is overrated. I've thought that for a long time, but it's one of those things where you have to question the way you do every individual thing to realize when you're just doing things a certain way because that's the "normal" way. It's a shitty process that could be so easily avoided by not having these standards everyone's expected to live up to. I second placing laundry baskets wherever you usually leave your clothes. That was the only thing that finally got me to keep my dirty clothes off the floor.

[@erikthechosenone]

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[@goldenboy3154]

People really underestimate how severely it can mess with you. Your whole dopamine reward system is off. you get no satisfaction from anything you do, things you like become dull, you feel lazy and anxious at the same time. I don’t have it but know people who do and it can lead down some dark paths with depression.

[@reinas9666]

What do u mean? The medication that mess with you or ADHD?

[@goldenboy3154]

@@reinas9666 adhd, it’s a serious disorder that often gets boiled down to ,” I’m just forgetful/ lazy!” I don’t have it but people my life do. It seems really difficult to deal with.

[@yahzkoroche]

@@goldenboy3154 man i don't fuckin know if i got adhd,i don't really care abt it,i just want to be able to study,i actually think im really fucking lazy,literally needed 2 days to go through a 19 minute math theorems video,had to go eat smth,had to go outside,randomly forgot abt it went to play video games,made excuses went to sleep,cried in frustration tho i understand everything in the video??? just keeping my eye on it and trying to memorise whatever theyre saying makes it so frustrating,like i UNDERSTAND what u are saying but i just cant keep watching it,it is unbearable,sometimes i think maybe i had adhd but now i just lost it you know,completely mental lost my mind,because it was easier before,right now i can't do anything!

[@-simplicity7551]

My entire family has it, and are isolated out in the country. It breaks my heart some days.

[@youraveragegamer8832]

​@@goldenboy3154I have a friend with adhd who refuses to take the medication cause it really affected him. It's all down to personal preference.

[@lindseyherter6116]

I wasn't diagnosed until I was 39. I fought my doctor for 2 years. I was an adult, had a professional job. I later learned that women are usually not diagnosed until later in life because we aren't hyperactive or disruptive.

[@lethabrooks9112]

Truth! Or you get stuck with a double whammy like me....Bipolar disorder and add.

[@secretlyintroverted7939]

I have just been diagnosed at 32 and I have had to fight for the same reasons, professional job and high grades meant only my family and friends could see it.

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

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[@emcllns]

Cannabis and coffee

[@katherineberger6329]

I've been fighting my doctors since before the pandemic to get my symptoms taken seriously... I finally got an assessment in November and January and they were like, "Nope, we're going to diagnose anxiety" and now it's like I AM IN HELL WITH ANTIDEPRESSANT MEDS UNTIL APRIL.

[@mikeyyyyyyy1015]

As someone who was diagnosed at a young age and has taken meds since around 3rd grade, I don’t think I would’ve survived school without meds. I went about a half year without them and I was a wreck. My mom did everything she could before getting me on medication, but I’m so glad she did and that we were able to. Sending love to all my ADHDers out there💕💕💕

[@bighoss7506]

I'm 22 and I have had this my entire life. My parents always refused to listen but I always knew something was a bit off with my brain. I'm still in school and trying to figure out how my brain works. Maybe medication?

[@ochiengvilly3094]

Which meds did you use please

[@Mazygolucky]

As someone who wasn’t diagnosed until I was 21, I didn’t realize the car accident risk was a thing, but it makes so much sense. When I started learning to drive my adhd was untreated (because I didn’t even know I had it) and I really struggled to focus while driving and was constantly terrified that I would just space out and get in a wreck. I did run into a couple of things while backing up with my car as a teen too, and my family will never let me live it down. The dents are a constant reminder.

[@JakeGoodmanMD]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@soroh0062255]

I find that once the actual driving has started , autopilot kicks in and I will react correctly to situations as needed. But the very beginning of the new activity, driving down the driveway, is the dangerous bit. I trained several actions into my body so they happen without thinking. 1. Seat belt goes on (yes, this means that I will put it on even when I sit down to grab some documents) 2. I check all 3 of my mirrors and and look over my shoulders before releasing the break. 3. I check all engine lights when pressing the start button and actively look at the gas meter.

[@tiffariff]

I find holding intricate conversations while is a no go for me. Otherwise, I’m fine. I put the music on and ride. I keep my eyes on what’s in front of me, and I don’t use cruise control so I can focus on keeping my speed steady so I don’t get bored/distracted easier. Driving tired is an absolute no unless it’s an emergency (and then I’m automatically awake anyway).

[@cr1slop3z]

Idk if I have adhd, but I have something, I just started driving, since 2020,I’m 38 now, and sometimes I’m driving, thinking of other stuff, then I say,”oh, I’m here in these streets already?” Like if I zone out, but never had an accident(knock on wood)

[@soroh0062255]

@@cr1slop3z it's better when the zone out doesn't happen , but if you've been driving for a while your experience takes over. You're aware and looking for the right things but it's a kind of auto pilot where another part of your brain kind of ... Thinks 9f 0ther things to keep you entertained.

[@christinem4886]

This man describing untreated ADHD like he’s reading my biography 😅

[@JakeGoodmanMD]

😅

[@mahasinasim4150]

@@JakeGoodmanMD what if someone doesnt have the essentials to treat them.. is there any hope for them?

[@fijit4]

I always respond to people talking about the "risks" of ADHD treatment by telling them about the real risks of NOT treating ADHD. People with untreated ADHD are nearly twice as likely to die prematurely, 2-3x more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, and twice as likely to drop out of school. College students with ADHD consistently score half a grade level below their neurotypical peers on average.

[@njk9989]

❤ thank you

[@coppertopv365]

Graduated high school, Went through the military without any meds, ive survived well over 20 years without medication assistance Not always easy. But it can be done

[@biggibbs4678]

How come this is only a problem for Americans? How come other countries have better behaved kids with better moral values despite those countries not treating "ADHD" at all?

[@biggibbs4678]

Kids with lower grades obviously seek an ADHD diagnosis to excuse their low grades to their parents. This is why "science" is bullshit.

[@zhdasd]

​​@@biggibbs4678 you are wrong, i live in europe and every country treats adhd, maybe just in very conservative circles it goes untreated but generaly you can get treatment and get meds.

[@NovaGraceDesigns]

As someone who wasn’t diagnosed or treated until age 42, ADHD annihilated so much of my life. I was prescribed so many anti-anxiety and antidepressant meds from ages 13-40, and none of them helped. I was constantly in trouble as a kid, then as a teen and adult I struggled with school, relationships, addiction, and impulsivity which put me in extremely dangerous situations. I got fully sober 3.5 years ago (alcohol was the most difficult substance for me) and started therapy. I was finally diagnosed with ADHD just this past year and I’m now on 20mg of adderall. My life has completely changed. I have zero depressive or anxious symptoms, I have zero desire for any substances, my self esteem is better than it’s ever been and I am climbing my career ladder faster than ever. I’m a little sad that my life could have been on track so much sooner if my mother had advocated for me as a child and not been so hung up on ADHD misconceptions. Parents, stop looking at ADHD as a death sentence and start looking for ways you can support your child’s neurodiversity. I’m 100% positive I wouldn’t have screwed around with illicit substances as a teen and young adult if I had been diagnosed and treated for ADHD. The self sabotage due to feelings of inadequacy and failure is much worse than a kid taking a medication which will give their brain the chemicals it’s lacking.

[@nicnic1190]

I'll say thing .. no one needs a job. That's a lie corporation's have constructed. The world turns without money, trees grow without money, deer die without money, it rains without money. I don't need it, SLAVERY

[@biggibbs4678]

The drugs are what ruined your life

[@thund3rw1ngl30n]

@@biggibbs4678 shut up and go away. If you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything at all.

[@hahah2804]

@@biggibbs4678 yep this dudes brain is scrambled from all the pills he was given. Adderral is just another solution the psychiatrists could come up with.

[@WindowsXP_logon_sound_25yrsago]

I'm your age too and I'm just now finally getting ready to take an adult ADHD medication. I didn't have the substance abuse issues you had but I've definitely had my share of struggles due to what I believe is ADHD. I did consider medications about 15 years ago and briefly used one but fell away from it and never chose to pursue it again for whatever reason. For the rest of the time I just did my best and felt that it was up to me to use willpower, self-discipline, and supplements to try to perform better to smooth out my life. Things will go well for a while but then there would always be something else. And while I suspect there might have been a totally external issue causing some of these incidents, I believe my ADHD also was a significant contribution. I hope in six months time I'll have a success story to share.

[@LAF.2]

You should mention that hyperactivity can be internal. A firehose of ideas and thoughts. And that we can hyperfocus. It's not always fidgety and inattention. Because I thought it was, I didn't know I had it.

[@crystald3655]

Inattentive ADHD is the worst. It's usually missed or misdiagnosed as anxiety.

[@9mully.]

Hyperactivity can be internal, brilliant analysis, I've never heard this before but it explains mine,

[@darice6166]

my young brother had adhd and is on medication. we get a lot of odd looks from other people about it but bro … this shit WORKS FOR HIM!! He literally can not function without it. We are not going to deny him of the opportunity to function well or sleep well because of the shame that has been brought upon these meds

[@Julian_LewisDig]

What kind does he take

[@darice6166]

@@Julian_LewisDig he takes a stimulant in the morning to settle his ADHD symptoms down and an anti-anxiety in the evening to calm him down even more so that he can sleep

[@waltwhit2300]

Plz the name of meds

[@darice6166]

@@waltwhit2300 Concerta and Catapres

[@formsnnotes7223]

HELP US OH LORD AND ALL KNOWING WHICH GOD DAMN ONE JS IT

[@BeatriceF3]

I wasn't diagnosed until 23 and let me tell you.. that ruined my college experience. I went to a small school so it was a culture shock. I had no practice with self discipline and studying so I struggled a lot and ended up dropping out. Sometimes I wonder how it would have gone if I'd been diagnosed sooner. Also, medication absolutely helped me focus better when driving. When I don't take it, I notice how unfocused I am and I tend to make more mistakes. Medication pretty much eradicated my driving anxiety.

[@gatestimonymiracle1302]

Same I had to drop out of university

[@lookingcloser]

I dropped out, too, at 19. I was finally in a situation where I wasn't being told when to do everything like in high school and I couldn't ever get anything done. I wasn't diagnosed till 37. I wonder now if I would've stayed in school if I had known then.

[@84Elenai]

You can still get that degree! I have ADHD, I was diagnosed at 38 (I am 39), so have been through a few rough, ROUGH years. Amongst those though, four in particular have been actually fantastic. That was when I went back to college when I was was 29. Let me tell you, that choice completely changed my life (for the better). I’d go back and learn another subject again: that’s how much I felt good while studying as an adult! Two things you will never regret in life: going back to school and travelling. Trust me 😊 Wishing you the best!

[@WindowsXP_logon_sound_25yrsago]

​@@84Elenai hey that's so awesome. If it's okay to ask, where did you go to school and what did you get your degree in? I'm just curious.

[@84Elenai]

@@WindowsXP_logon_sound_25yrsago Translation studies. (In fact, I am Italian)

[@RCola1217]

So, so, so true about ADHD and meds. I was officially diagnosed less than a year ago and started taking meds. The difference in focus and motivation is very noticeable. The diagnosis process, the meds and the treatments we use these days for ADHD have come so far in the last 15 years and it is finally helping us. Especially women.

[@kiky436]

can i know in what way it did help?

[@Politickticktickin]

Men as well. We don’t get told off for symptoms being because boys will be boys.

[@NghiaLe-zd2ff]

@@kiky436 it helps you to wire to whatever high brain function activities your about to attempt.

[@stfu8496]

@@kiky436i don’t know if you still need this advice but i can break it down- i am functioning. i can shower, clean my room, brush my teeth. i feel ALIVE. i’m not in a dark hole of depression and anxiety, i am finally awake and can FUNCTION. it keeps my focus, i feel much calmer and WAY less irritated 24/7, and am genuinely happy. life is like day and night for me on my medication. i do have cons. i have a hard time eating. the crash when it wears off is pretty intense, i feel irritable and anxious. HOWEVER, these are fixable with coping mechanisms and preparations for these symptoms.

[@kikicogger2284]

Also it’s important to remember ADHD symptoms are often different in girls! Just because your daughter with ADHD isn’t jumping off the walls does NOT mean she isn’t struggling and could be helped by these medications.

[@jolenethiessen357]

This!! One of my daughters has ADHD, and her teacher was surprised because she doesn't have the hyperactivity part. She's very, very VERY random, forgetful, disorganized and either completely unfocused or so hyperfocused she forgets to eat/use the bathroom. Meds have made a huge difference to her quality of life and independence and she's absolutely blossomed.

[@CrowJoestar]

I’m AFAB and have combined type ADHD. My hyperactivity is more in the form of fidgeting and talking too much than bouncing off the walls. Hyperactivity can present differently in everyone!

[@biggibbs4678]

No. Never give any of your children drugs.

[@G-manFan1]

i think thats true for all genders?

[@moxee33]

It's generally called ADD when there is no hyperactivity.

[@_intergalacticaliyah]

Haha I completely agree. I wasn't diagnosed until December last year when I was 28. Always knew it wasn't bipolar(misdiagnosed at 23) and that it was deeper than anxiety and depression. I wish I had been diagnosed sooner. My mom is a nurse(I am too) and still refuses to believe I have it even though the symptoms have always been there. To be fair, she didn't believe I had depression and anxiety either but she still took me to a psychiatrist for treatment. Still working out the comorbidities, but grateful to be taking the first steps

[@spindless]

Thanks so much for the captions. They’re well done and mean a lot, I have auditory processing disorder and captions make life so much easier

[@samim6809]

I'm a 54 yo women who just started taking ADHD med. I am blown away by the increase in focus and decrease in anxiety. There have been other benefits but I need more time to know of initial affect or not. I asked my doctor about ADHD because my daughter was diagnosed and I researched it to better help her. And now it's helped me. Thanks for educating others on this condition that is hard to understand and harder to diagnose.

[@biggibbs4678]

Everyone knows drugs can make you feel better. But the problem is that it's drugs that's making you feel better...

[@samim6809]

@Mr Gibbs I'm thinking that you don't believe people should take medication. 🤔 If there is an imbalance within the body and only medication helps, what do you suggest? Do you take nothing when you break something or are sick? When is it okay or not okay? And do you think you should tell others what is right or best for them? Do you have a medical degree? Do you understand how the human body works? Just very curious about your stance.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

​@@samim6809 You're absolutely right. He's all over these comments making negative and misleading replies.

[@Dorphie]

Stimulants just made me hyperfocus on the most trivial things and made my heart feel funny.

[@BuryMeInBabylon]

I’m noticing a pAttern here it seems like boys had a worse experience with the meds

[@parisjoy7875]

Similar experience here! I got panic attacks and anxiety and anger outburst at my kids. And I took a low dose. The side effects weren’t worth it.

[@macieparmenter4544]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! The misinformation has gotten to the point where I can’t even explain my behavior sometimes without getting judged and stereotyped.

[@PoeticBostonian]

You’re so right! My parents didn’t want me on adhd meds as a kid in the 90s, they heard so many bad things about them, so they just ignored it and never told me. But at 16, I developed a bad addiction to opiates which almost killed me. I also didn’t even know I had adhd until my 14 year old daughter showed me all the symptoms I had. After I saw a psychiatrist and got diagnosed I was afraid to take adderall, especially after being clean for 20 years. But I got to the point where adhd was ruining my life. I slept all day long, lost things constantly, didn’t want to do anything. I hesitantly took it and I am so glad I did. I really thought I had brain damage from drug use but nope, just adhd lol. So when I talked to my mom about it, that’s when she said oh yeah, they told us you had that when you were 11! 👀 lol But medication changed my life so much and helped me give my daughter the mom she deserves. 😊

[@sanyohyman846]

Very true!!! When I started my prescribed medication I realized I stopped drinking. I drink maybe once every 2 months.

[@eaglebreath5]

That is awesome. I hope your body rewards you with energy

[@lethalprincess2087]

The only thing I don't like about my ADHD med though is the fact that I lose my appetite, and food suddenly seems gross to me.

[@crystald3655]

Same with my antidepressants. I have found that I need to keep foods that are appealing to me in the house at all times to avoid losing to much weight. Things like cereal bars, oats, chicken nuggets and the like or meal prepping helps too as I don't have to cook when I don't feel like eating.

[@azzyazeez]

This is actually depressing because I’m unmedicated and still struggle to eat consistently. So I’ll basically waste away once so I get on meds. 😭

[@kelloggs7447]

As a mental health RN I see a ton of people with undx ADHD. Some have extremely high anxiety and many have turned to substances to cope. Time to de-stigmatize ADHD.

[@sharonnicks4561]

Thank you, seriously, I am so tired of being shamed and feeling like a criminal for being treated for a disorder I have been told I have since elementary school! My parents made my problems worse by telling me I was just being lazy, in my late 20’s after being treated for depression and none of the meds were helping I was finally prescribed stimulant medications, it took a while for them to be adjusted and trying the long acting vs short acting to get it right but now I have a regimen that works for me. I am now in my late 40’s and I am so tired of feeling like I have an evil secret to keep. I find that 2 things happen when I talk about my meds, I get shamed and judged, or I get robbed! I have never used the meds outside of my instructions from my doctors but I hear how people talk about people who use stimulant medications and I am almost ready to come out of the closet fighting! It’s awful the way people judge, and they don’t even know what they talking about!

[@theBoonarmies]

At 36 I was prescribed stimulant medication, and the effect it has had on my emotional regulation has been literally life changing. Your mileage will vary, but it is a distinct before and after point in my life.

[@visionvixxen]

What about when it wears off thiugh

[@docjc1842]

Clinical Psychologist here! Please keep sharing the truth. Untreated ADHD is so damaging in the educational and social environments. It really can impair social relationships if untreated in adults and children.

[@parisjoy7875]

Can you give examples of how it affects relationships?

[@stfu8496]

@@parisjoy7875 i am not a psychologist however as someone with really intense symptoms of adhd i can give you a lot- (all of these symptoms are without my medication) it’s isolating first off. you feel so alone because of the way you think and process emotions. i talk too much or too little, and that causes people to withdraw communication with me because i am irritating or annoying for them to be around. i forget everything. birthdays, anniversaries, important moments. it’s so frustrating because people think i am trying to be hurtful when i am not. i also have HORRIBLE impulsivity. i will say something untrue, i will say something insensitive, or i will do something that makes me people very wary of me. people think i was lazy or gross because i could not clean my house, or oftentimes my own body, teeth, etc.

[@Azza8808]

​@@parisjoy7875 among the associated comorbidities of adhd (anxiety, depression, impulsiveness) and their complications - there is also higher risk of impulsiveness which can flow onto gambling, substance abuse and frequent risk taking behaviour. You can also suffer from poor mood regulation, poor discipline, poor memory and a lack of time-keeping ability. Combining all of those potentials along with the codependency on your spouse increases the mental load (they need to manage you on top of the house, and children). This leads to resentment, regret and disdain for the adhd-sufferer. More and more middle aged couples are being diagnosed and often times there is a period of shock as many of the behaviours the spouse observed and perhaps mis-attributed towards lazy or lack of motivation, or even anger and temper can be explained. That being said, medication is not a silver bullet but it makes getting your self off the ground easier. Combining medication with proper therapy, and education can help save a marriage. This is case by case obviously but my wife remarks continually about the difference I am pre and post diagnoses. It's been a bit of an uphill battle but I know longer feel like even a simple task like chores or playing with my kids is equivalent to moving the world.

[@Chizypuff]

I love that people are worried about meds being addictive when I haven't had a job in 6 years, like ya I'm real scared of feeling human for the first time in 2 decades and wanting to keep doing that

[@IJ21523]

My older brother has ADHD and he stopped taking his meds at around 12 years old (diagnosed at 3) because it was making him lose his appetite and he was underweight and under average height. Now he's an appropriate weight, has an average appetite and is 6'1. I'm not saying that the meds don't work for some people, but they certainly didn't work for my brother, and they won't work on all ADHD people.

[@crystald3655]

Appetite loss is common with ADHD medications. Those that take them need to be very aware of that and act accordingly. Antidepressants and anxiety medications are the same.

[@miffedmax3863]

As an adult with ADHD, I have never developed an addiction to stimulants. I often forget to take them, and I never get withdrawal. They do have side effects as many medications do, but they've mostly gone away for me.

[@Rosspark100]

Unfortunatly I was addicted to cocaine begfore I was ever diagnosed. But even so I can take my meds without abusing them and tbh it stopps me wanting recreational drugs because I dont constantly feel like shit haha

[@stephanieoram7505]

Thank you so much for this video!! So important to get this information out there. I didn’t get diagnosed until 34, but my brother stopped getting treatment when younger due to the stigma around medications. This sadly has a big impact for those of us with ADHD. Thank you for helping spread awareness. It means more than I can say.

[@dominiquedoeslife]

Thank you!! The war on 💊 and the moral panic surrounding prescription and non-prescription 💊 alike is out of control. Thank you for speaking to this!! I just subbed.

[@mikasasukasa4479]

Omg... an actual guy giving solid honest sound advice about medication and the illness itself. Incredible guy.

[@YouHaveACoolUserName]

Dr. Jake, Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I want to especially thank you for giving me hope (I was also rejected by every med school I applied to last cycle). I stuck to it and I’m glad to say that I’ll be matriculating into a great medical school next August! Thank you for everything again!

[@JakeGoodmanMD]

I’M SO HAPPY FOR YOU !

[@bonniebuchanan985]

I know You don’t know me, and this may seem a bit weird, but I saw Your post & just wanted to say/share the following. “🎉Congratulations‼️🎉😁👍 You should be really Proud of Yourself!🙂 No Matter what the challenge or obstacle that You face, particularly when those challenges are life long battles that You must repeatedly to overcome (be they learning disabilities, addiction issues, physical disabilities, mental health issues, or simply life not being easy, etc..) that You should always stop and appreciate the fact, that Your own inner strength, determination, and will power, are what have gotten You to where You are today, and that no matter what You face tomorrow, it is those Personality qualities within You, that can take You where ever You desire to go. So, don’t ever give up, because a lot of People (basically the entire world), will be the ones who say, “No”, “Don’t”, “It can’t be or that isn’t how it is, done.”, but it is the People who refuse to stop, refuse to give up and walk away, who end up touching lives and can change the World! Where would Society be today, if the following individuals had given up during difficult times or listened to their Naysayers and stopped what they were trying to achieve?: • Dr. Edward Jenner - (smallpox vaccine) • Pharmacist, Friedrich Wilhelm Adam Serturner (developed morphine/pain Mgmt.) •Chemist, Friedrich Bayer (aspirin) •Physiologist, Sir Edward Albert Sharpey-Shafer (insulin) Again, 🎉Congratulations‼️🎉, and whether or not Your future medical contributions impact the entire world, or simply one individual patient’s life, never forget that the impact You make to that one patient, is their entire world. I wish You all the best and every success on Your medical journey, and whether or not You choose to continue in medicine or You later choose an alternate path in life, May You find and achieve a successful future career; however, You personally choose to define ‘success’. Maybe this will be just a weird message from an Internet Stranger, or maybe it is something You might remember later during a difficult time, either way.. Best of Luck & every Success to You! 😁👍

[@YouHaveACoolUserName]

@@bonniebuchanan985 That was the nicest thing I have ever seen from somebody. Thank you so much. Reading your words really touched my heart and I felt humbled by everything that you said. A lot of the past year was full of nothing but stress (stress to do well in my last year of college and stress to perform better on my MCAT) but I knew that I would be able to handle it and persevere. I had doubts that I was even capable of getting into med school or being smart enough to survive it. But I later proved to myself that I have what it takes to readjust my studying habits and produce great outcomes from it. I didn’t find your comment weird at all. It almost brought me to tears reading it. I will do my absolute best to remember this each time I am feeling down about my ability. Because you’re right: if I could make a difference in just ONE individual’s life, I can leave this earth knowing I have done more than I initially ever thought I could do. Again, thank you 🙏

[@girlwithamic8021]

There’s also a lot of different medications and people can react differently to each of them. I was originally on one medication that I forgot the name of but it affected my appetite so much that it worsened my blood sugar issues significantly. We ended up switching me to something else that, while it still messed with my appetite a little bit, it wasn’t so bad that I wouldn’t eat. The withdrawals were way worse, though. We had to battle insurance to get them to cover it, though, because it was more expensive than the alternative. We eventually lost our insurance so I had to learn to live without meds. It’s still a pain, but possible. A lot of the world assumes a neurotypical way of functioning so I have to adapt a lot of stuff to work with my own brain

[@CHRISBYCREAM897]

Concerta xl did that to me

[@morganmiller6284]

I was diagnosed when I was 9. They had me try all kinds of meds, at varying doses. Some sucked so bad because of side effects. Others, didn't seem to do anything or made me feel like a zombie. So I understand the fear around it. HOWEVER! Now as an adult, I am on the right medication and dose and it completely changes my life for the better. I barely graduated high school but now im thriving in college, working in a school as a classroom aide, and I'm much happier than I used to be. And even when i wasn't on the right dose, the medication was helpful and genuinely saved my life (i was close to taking my life). Basically, don't dismiss adhd meds right away. Also don't discount more than one type of treatment. Therapy, accommodations, diet and exercise modifications, and self care all can benefit people so much. It's so personal and it can be confusing as it is without the stigma people create around meds. If you're figuring out how to navigate ADHD treatment, I see you and I hope things get better for you!

[@nikki1400]

If it negatively affects your day to day, its a problem that needs adressed. This can be applied to so many disorders and conditions. I have VERY minor ocd tendencies, but its no big deal, and id never insult someone with bad ocd by saying "everyone is a little ocd." My adhd, however, is rather severe, and meds were life changing for me. I go on and off my meds all the time with zero problems, and i DO have a history of addiction, possibly worsened by not recieving a diagnosis till age 30. I needed to get my dopamine from somewhere, not to mention the need to self soothe, and take a break from being bad at simple things other people breeze right through, and being called lazy and messy my entire life.

[@firechasersparkles2023]

I have ADHD, Aspergers, and Anxiety. But I don't let any of that stop me from doing what I love. In fact, I think that my ADHD makes me more unique.

[@NicciStarzz]

There are other medications that aren't stimulants, such as Strattera when used in conjunction with therapy, that can be just as effective! This is coming from someone who not only has ADHD, but also will shortly be a Psychiatrist (I have less than 3 semesters left before graduation.)

[@njk9989]

Thanks. I have never heard of that before. Will you be my Psychiatrist?

[@shukk5613]

I wanted to get strettera because its not going to have the “amphetamine” effect but they dont have it in canada :(

[@BuryMeInBabylon]

Please do not jump to giving medication to kids those meds were the worst things that ever happened to me

[@biggibbs4678]

​@@BuryMeInBabylonand if it happened in any other country the people who gave you the drugs would be imprisoned for child abuse. How we think it's normal to do here is insane.

[@Rosspark100]

@@BuryMeInBabylon They are the best thing that ever happened to me

[@AlexDoesntArt]

Man really helped summarise an entire hour long lecture into a minute video. Thank you sir

[@natk1105]

The bit about lack of medication increasing the risk of substance abuse is so so true. It's much better to take the right meds at the right dosage with medical supervision than end up trying to self-medicate with alcohol or other drugs, just to cope with everyday life.

[@juicyjonesforpresident5975]

I shoot trap as a sport and I was given pills by my doctor well before I started for ADHD, I stopped taking it for 8 months or so and then said I wanted to start again to try for school and I got my doctor to fill a prescription and everything and the day I started again I went to practice and shot 9 points less then normal and then cried for hours (I rarely cry). As someone with ADHD it depends on age and person I say but parents need to listen to there kids when it comes to there effects on such drugs and not just dismiss them.

[@juicyjonesforpresident5975]

Also when I first was given pills I lost 50 to 40 pounds which gave me an unhealthy BMI and always felt on edge

[@KatieCottingham]

@@juicyjonesforpresident5975 Did your prescribing doctor not address the dramatic weight loss with you? It sounds like your doctor wasn't actively working with you to manage your medication and the side effects, let alone help you gain other tools from options like types of therapy. I can see you want to blame your bad day of shooting on resuming medication, but is that really a reasonable, rational conclusion? Coming from a family that has a history of hunting and competition marksmanship outside of military service, I can't count the number of times I've heard complaints of suddenly bad days. They happen to even the best marksmen who aren't practicing at least weekly. My perspective is it sounds like you had a bad experience with the medication you were given, but believing it would be a significant help for your studies decided to try it again on that belief alone. Not everyone has symptoms of a severity that require or benefit from medication, and that's why it's so critical to have really honest, deeper conversations about how you are functioning in life with your prescribing physician and to have follow up appointments at closer intervals when starting new medication. Personally, I'll always be an advocate for talk therapy because the right counseling match can help anyone from someone suffering acute depression from a recent trauma to those coping with the results of multiple adverse childhood events, because it's about seeking new coping skills and often a different perspective on your concerns. As for medication, even if something was effective at helping you manage your symptoms previously, there's no guarantee that the same would be true later. Discussing what your symptoms are, how you're currently coping, and what you're hoping for in treatment options would be a far more productive approach than just asking for medication. If you're not struggling to focus when in class or studying, or struggling to remember things you've read or details of lessons, then what did you hope to achieve by taking a stimulant? How have you been sleeping? What about your nutrition? Have you had your thyroid checked? A significant, unintentional weight loss can also be caused by hyperthyroidism which can bring other symptoms as well. I can't offer any advice other than to encourage you to have a deeper conversation with your doctor and to consider asking for a referral to a specialist and therapy. Taking a stimulant when it's not necessary won't give you the magical edge that was one believed to be true, and if you *DO* need help with your studies, accommodations and additional tools in your management toolbox could be extremely beneficial. I know from experience that it can be hard having a thorough conversation that addresses all concerns if you're going through your primary care provider, but it's worth the stress and effort.

[@juicyjonesforpresident5975]

@@KatieCottingham it all worked out in the end when i stopped because I grew out of my need for it I think so I’m great now and finishing high school strong I just think a deeper understanding between patient and doctor and communication is key because it’s not for some people and you gotta get dosages right. I think my issues are something to do with how my prescription changed from when I was younger and now

[@rawchantal6990]

I took ADHD medications for a couple of years but they became less and less effective after 6 months until they stopped working. My baseline of focus without the medication was worse than it was before I started medication. I wish that they would still be working. I am now off the medications for one year and my baseline is back to normal and even a bit better since I made some healthy lifestyle changes.

[@biggibbs4678]

And everyone already knows that's what will happen if you take drugs. They're fun at first then just become normal. But nobody wants to admit it.

[@crazyguy-69]

I might start popping those soon. Im 28 and ive undiagnosed ADHD since 14 or smth. I cant focus on shit. Cant watch a movie, cant read a damn book, cant even listen to other ppl, im 23/6 zoned out. Ive finally decided to do smth bout it. Wish me luck. Great video. I was afraid of the side effects, but now not so much.

[@loszhor]

Thank you for spreading awareness!

[@mkdragonfruit9294]

I'm sorry but the only thing I could focus on once you showed the pills and sorting them out was the fact that the all red ones did not get their own pile and they changed piles the 2nd time

[@chexthis]

I have ADHD and it has severely hampered me in my professional life.finally on 70mg of Vyvanse and it's helping a lot

[@diabloakland]

Bro you called me out the greater risk of car accidents lmao 🤦🏻‍♀️😭😭😭

[@ev1836]

Wow this video was refreshing to see. I suffered with adhd my entire life and found out I had it at 19. I started taking adderall and my life drastically changed for the better.

[@nenben8759]

I understand why it would be a treatment I don't know about first line I was a child with ADHD, I still have ADHD. However at some point I decided on my own as a child, to misuse my ADHD medication. And that opportunity was granted to me by my parents and my psychiatrist, because I was allowed to self administer, and warning signs were ignored. As I misused it, it very quickly became ineffective for treating any of my ADHD symptoms. Where previously it helped me with task switching, staying on task, and getting things done, while feeling almost no different, it became a weird, jittery, uncomfortable experience, that made work quite substantially harder. In addition to that, I struggled with addiction, from quite a young age, because of this. I didn't think it would feel like much of anything to misuse it like I did, because it didn't feel like much of anything when I used it correctly. I developed poly drug abuse disorder, and I'm still recovering. You shouldn't feel that different if your ADHD stimulant medication is working correctly. You shouldn't feel like you're on speed. If you do, or your child does, please change something. If you feel any sort of need or want for the medication, outside of purely medical utility, treating your ADHD symptoms, please, stop, talk to your doctor about discontinuing your use. In addition to that, please try to be aware if you are taking a stimulant based ADHD medication, that you're not under eating to the point of developing an eating disorder.

[@lizard-breathOG]

Hey you guys, for the people asking how you tell if you have ADHD, I highly encourage you to take all necessary steps in getting diagnosed with something. Taking meds you don’t need is never good, medications have side effects, and despite what this video says I have met countless people who abuse specifically ADHD medication. (Usually adderall) both people who actually have ADHD and don’t. It is not a joke or something to mess around with. Please make sure there is nothing else that could be causing your symptoms, and I highly encourage you to work through it in different types of therapy before jumping to meds, or at least taking them along side each other. (there is literally a therapy that helps you improve focus and memory skills specifically for ADHD, and plenty of others that can help with other issues) I have had far too many addicts in my life who popped pills of all forms to sit by and not put my word in. Every single one started off and/or currently is abusing their own or others medications. This opinion is not formed without thought and input from many addicts both in addiction and in recovery. Medication is not bad, sometimes it just shouldn’t be the first or the only choice

[@rushi6597]

I one hundred percent agree with you. Psychiatry is tricky because everything isn’t black and white and there are several spectrums to consider. Though everyone is unique in terms of brain chemistry, who they are, and how / where they are raised, there can be multiple reasons for why a person behaves suboptimally or abnormally. The difficulty is assessing which problems are internal (brain chemistry) or external (bad habits, diet, sleep, discipline, environment, etc.). Psychoactive meds and drugs are powerful, and they shouldn’t be taken lightly. Addictions are real, and side effects are real. And what helps one person may harm another person in the long run. Too many people would rather pop a pill to make their problems go away than doing the more difficult thing and reflecting and changing their on their thought processes and behavior. This is the problem with many ADHD medications like Adderall at least. Meds for bipolar disorder or schizophrenia can be positively life changing, but the over abundance of stimulants and pain killers prescribed in the US in the recent times is alarming for a reason. It’s important to consider that after all those meds have been pumped into society in the last couple decades, people aren’t any happier and actually report being more depressed (but other factors like social media may play a role that) while rates of addiction have skyrocketed. From personal experience, I noticed that stimulants are rampant among college students trying to get an edge. However, it is more often that those who excel academically are not on adderall, while those who have been on it or who happen to obtain a prescription end up falling behind academically or professionally down the road. Basically, there are many instances where using stimulant medication does not lead to better outcomes and actually screws up a person’s life, like you said. I appreciate your two cents and sorry for my rant. Awareness is key, and just like people shouldn’t get their news predominantly from social media, people shouldn’t form their whole opinion around a one minute youtube clip, even if it includes a doctor. I like Dr. Jake, but as always, there’s more to the story.

[@KatieCottingham]

@@rushi6597 There's tons to the reality of stimulant usage in the US, and your anecdotes are evidence of bad doctors writing prescriptions to students who are likely more financially well off because many insurance plans won't cover stimulants for adults period, let alone with a reasonable copay. Also, there's the social implication that if you come from poverty you'll be more likely to become an addict, which leads to discriminatory prescribing and treatment protocols for those less socioeconomically advantaged. Yes, all medication comes with risk and treatment plans need to be discussed in greater detail in many cases. But the pushback from bad doctors overprescribing pain medication has created insurance and hospital policies that don't take into account current research that shows opioids are sometimes the only effective treatment for some chronic pain causing conditions and limiting access or forcibly changing treatment protocol increases likelihood of suicide attempts due to physical suffering. I think we will see a similar story told in a few years that people have been denied access to prescription treatments of ADHD, especially women and BIPOC patients, and instead of preventing addiction and negative side effects, it has increased them, all based on social theories more than hard data. I'm a huge advocate for talk therapy for everyone, but medication can be life saving for so many, and there's more than stimulants that can help with ADHD symptoms, depending on the type, severity, and comorbidities. It's a complex process for anyone seeking care and doctors working to remove stigma from seeking and recieving any form of evidence based treatment is doing more good in the long run than continuing the stereotypes of patients who receive treatment as getting unnecessary treatment or being reckless (even though recklessness is a fairly common symptom of ADHD, recklessness with medication specifically is a false stereotype for those given medically sound treatment).

[@krotzee8814]

Not mention that ADHD constantly gets misdiagnosed and stimulants can make the actual condition worse. Plus, Adderall (and other ADHD meds) are a methylphenidate (meaning they are in the same drug classification as meth, and in some states, you can be trialed for meth possession if you don’t have your prescription literally on you). These drugs are not be to take lightly. We also used to prescribe cocaine and opioids, but my goodness was that a bad idea. Just like giving pain and sleep meds for everything in the USA. I really wish more people knew about the alternative therapies and tactics (which work better in the long run than meds) instead of changing their brain chemistry with such extreme drugs. This should be far from the first option as there are very real side effects (even outside of addiction).

[@KatieCottingham]

@@krotzee8814 Disordered brain chemistry is literally the problem. Addressing it with the science that's got 30+ years of ongoing research to back it up has far more credibility than the countless "alternative therapies" that can be lethal.

[@krotzee8814]

@@KatieCottingham therapy’s that teach patients how to cope with their symptoms works much better than medications in most cases. These therapies are not dangerous (I am actually confused by what you mean… did you think I was talking about shock therapy or something?). These methods have been researched for years as well, and many European countries use this first instead of drugs (as drugs are seen as a temporary solution). There are so many different things someone can do before going on medication, and the USA has a well know problem for prescribing meds like candy. Heck, it’s the cause of most addictions in the USA. And while people with ADHD have a different chemical balance than those without, their brain also lights up differently when doing imagining. Meaning there brain not only has a different chemical balance, but, in simple terms, is wired different. This doesn’t mean they need meds to be able to function (like someone with schizophrenia would). A lot of peer reviewed studies have shown this. And I’m not denouncing meds all together, but Adderall is a methylphenidate, so why is this the first treatment option? Especially to someone who is.. let’s say, 6 yrs old? That will change their brain (in the long run) to be even more unlike a “regular” brain than before. Plus, you can’t even diagnose ADHD at that age, let alone give them drugs for it. Yet the USA does. Also, ADHD is one of the most misdiagnosed mental disorders in the world. To give a stimulant to someone who potentially has something completely different can increase symptoms. For example, if someone has PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder or depression, then a stimulant will make their PTSD reactions (like triggers) harder to get out of. They will become more vivid. And ADHD is constantly misdiagnosed when it is actually PTSD. This can also make depression worse (by a lot). Which is why many countries stay away from diagnosis in the first place, and try to treat the symptoms when possible instead of labeling a disorder that might not be there. They do not give medication first as it is not as successful in the long run. There are years of research on ADHD (it is one of the most studied mental disorders in the world, along with things like PTSD and schizophrenia). That research is what I am going off of. And I am not going off of research from 30 years ago that is outdated and biased, I am going off of current, peer reviewed, and unbiased research. The fact of the matter is, the USA gives too many drugs (in general) instead of treating the patient will a slew of other options. This goes for most mental disorders and physical ailments, let alone ADHD.

[@charlieconnor7857]

My life started when I took meds. I had no idea how much I was missing and how lost I was. Thank you for adding your voice to back us. More people will get help with better knowledge out there

[@JakeGoodmanMD]

I'm so glad medication helped you! Wish you all the best!

[@Isaac-ci5wy]

I really need them, as an adult. It’s really hard to do normal things, and learn new things because of the problems that come with adhd

[@_musicfreak]

getting medicated for my adhd really was life changing. i could actually focus in school and i felt less “chaotic” 😅

[@user-j1spswelskisj]

Does it have any side effects?

[@_musicfreak]

@@user-j1spswelskisj so i’m on adderall, and my appetite does partially decline. you could also do some research on it, but that’s just from my experience 🙂

[@user-j1spswelskisj]

@@_musicfreak ok. Thank you

[@tacoman107]

The thing that sucks about adhd meds is that its often taken and abused by people that DONT need it, aka neurotypicals, for recreational purposes The effects tend to be drastically different when taken without need. Its what deterred me from trying out medication for a long time despite knowing I had ADHD for years. Also, the funny thing about people saying “its Addcitive” is that I tend to forget to take it like 95% of the time unless one of three things happen. 1. I have something stressful to do that would benefit from me not zoning out every couple seconds 2. I don’t go robot mode and ignore my take medication alarm or 3. Im very clearly reminded by a family member. It can be addictive, but remember it affects everyone differently.

[@dshe8637]

I have worked with some children with ADHD who benefited greatly from meds. Thank you for this explanation

[@norawallace798]

Im 13 and have ADHD and get a severe anxiety and have OCD. In school it can feel almost impossible to focus and I always say stuff without thinking. I can’t swallow pills,it makes me anxious to take my anxiety meds. So we found a think called the ADHD patch it works sooo well. If u have the same problem as me just look up the ADHD patch!!!

[@whatblah5155]

Can you do a video on ADD? Or like the difference between ADD and ADHD?

[@eaglebreath5]

Diagnostically they are under the umbrella ADHD. There are 3 different types: Inattentive(ADD), hyperactive, and combined type.

[@viys3261]

People are not diagnosed with “ADD” anymore. It’s just called ADHD and like the above comment said, there are 3 types.

[@GhostRangerr]

The only difference is someone with ADD isn't hyperactive, as the "H" in Adhd stands for "Hyperactive". It's usually girls who have it and that's why they are undiagnosed/misdiagnosed most of the time

[@Rosspark100]

@@GhostRangerr Interestingly Type 1 diabetics (strong association with ADHD) are mostly inattentive regardless of sex

[@maddieb.4282]

Giving your child ADHD medication to “manage” them is not being a bad parent. NOT giving your child needed psychiatric medication because you’re worried about how others will perceive you or because you don’t trust doctors… or because you think your child is perfect and doesn’t need pills…. Now that is bad parenting

[@BuryMeInBabylon]

You’re horribly wrong giving children adhd meds as a first step should be considered child abuse

[@biggibbs4678]

In literally every other country you'd be arrested for child abuse if you gave your kid Adderall. America is the odd one out.

[@biggibbs4678]

It is horrific you would drug your kid for acting like a kid. Americans are mentally ill.

[@themeerofkats8908]

It's only needed because of capitalism.

[@rebelfrogstudios375]

Thank you for this message. I listen to these people and now 2 years off my meds I am in real trouble and could lose my job from poor performance. There are so many negative effects of dropping them I cant list them.

[@ratelhoneybadger]

Meds and diagnosis changed my life, I have learnt to not engage the validity of the condition with people who don't suffer the same.

[@brieannholloway1201]

Getting medicated has changed my life, i had no idea how much of my anxiety was caused by what i was experiencing with adhd. Day one on the med at nearly 28 yrs old i felt more calm and more like myself than i ever had. My mind was quiet instead of thinking of 30 different things that were on my mind, and the things i was aware of in the room i was in. Thanks for the video. I finally got help and learned more while currently going through my dpt program 😅. Its shocking just how the public really doesnt understand or know how to help!

[@DarkQueen619]

Soo is this why I can't get anything done at all until I have my morning dose of coffee

[@indykkowalski9366]

Tired not adhd

[@DarkQueen619]

@@indykkowalski9366 I'm not talking about when I am tired. That's a whole different thing. I'm talking about how everything I do is entirely fragmented and impossible to complete. Then I have my coffee turn into some sort of super human and clean my whole house in like an hour.

[@GhostRangerr]

@@indykkowalski9366 It's called "procrastinating" and it's truly hard to overcome that sh*t without a stimulant

[@courtneycoghlan1894]

I have ADHD and autism haven't taken meds since one made me a very different person and by that I mean I was angry 24/7 and harmful to myself and cruel to others. But I'm coping now even though I have severe depression I'm no longer as physically harmful to myself and not as mean to others

[@AntyTiff]

I have heard (and experienced) all of this over and over; you speak the truth. Thanks for the validation.

[@lauraaguilar6618]

I was diagnosed at 3. My brother also had it. I was on Ritalin until I left home at 18. I definitely noticed a difference when I didnt have anything to help. In 2017 I lost my brother to suicide. I had already been drinking pretty heavily by then, and Adderall had been taken away. After his death, i fell even further into the bottles, just trying to escape everything. I finally got tired and decided to stop and work on myself. I got my Adderall back, quit drinking, and quit working to work on myself. Im 39 now. I can definitely tell the difference when I dont take it, versus when i do. Without it, im a nightmare. With it, I can focus, get things done, not as impulsive. Its been so nice having it back!

[@KatieCottingham]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine that pain. I'm glad you have access to medication and hopefully family/friend support to keep moving your healing and positive improvements in the right direction.💕

[@reinas9666]

Sorry for your loss, sorry for asking but does your brother take medication?

[@lauraaguilar6618]

@@reinas9666 no, hes wasnt on any at the time

[@84Elenai]

So sorry for your loss, Laura. Sending mucho cariño y recuerdos

[@billclinton9995]

Tbh the reason people don’t like giving their kids adhd meds is because of the side effects that come along with it. I took adhd meds throughout my early developing stage all the way until ninth grade. And since then and even after I felt so much better every day. I could talk to my friends normally, and I didn’t feel uncomfortable literally just existing. It makes a lot of sense to be very weary about giving your kids mind altering drugs. Just my take though but I’m speaking from experience and from what everyone who took it have said. Edit: adhd meds always got the job done and they never disappointed me in how well I got shit done but I wish there was a better developed drug that did what was needed yet didn’t have the awful side effects

[@imperialsecuritybureau6037]

One thing he could have also added about ADHD is that those with it have about a 7 year shorter life expectancy, on average. In the big scheme of things that is a LOT. Much of it comes down to suicide, sadly. It can be extremely hard sometimes to live with ADHD… so parents, please just give your children their best chance in life and medicate them if it’s safe to do so. Treatment for them will be worth a lot more than your scepticism and you’ll feel better for it too, when you see how they improve when treated.

[@DonBrowsing]

I have taken a half bottle of Feel Free botanic tonic when needed and works wonders. Focus, emotional control, motivation, awareness.

[@-Apteryx-]

😂

[@thund3rw1ngl30n]

They seem addictive, but actually, I just take them as often as I can because it actually feels really nice to be able to focus a lot more and not just stuff you’re interested in doing. So if there’s homework you really need to do, I would suggested taking it if you’re even thinking about getting it done.

[@jas22543]

May I ask what's the name of the meds you are taking?

[@thund3rw1ngl30n]

@@jas22543 adhd medication, it’s only a good idea to take when you actually have adhd. It’s not just something you can take to help focus on any school work if you dont have adhd though. SERIOUSLY, DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT TAKING IT IF YOU DONT HAVE ADHD, THATS JUST STUPID.

[@priteenarule777]

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[@nikkisworld4664]

Thanks for explaining about ADHD. It needs to be discussed more with people who don't understand this mental condition

[@felinefurkin4275]

Heck yeah . 42, diagnosed recently 🎉 such relief.

[@KaiPonVisp]

I was undiagnosed for basically all of my school life, meaning my ass failed a LOT of classes and got called lazy basically all of my childhood. 🙃

[@njk9989]

Ditto

[@Leo-us4wd]

Had a friend who took ADHD pills, his blood pressure shot up so high that he had to be sent to hospital

[@formsnnotes7223]

Bro when i got diagnosed i felt so good because ik its mental disorder, it isnt my fault i was born like this and i can do something wax great but the best part is i can look back and laugh at everyone who did make fun of me for it. I was lost i almost commited suicide but that day rlly made me feel free because now i had reason. A reason for most things i do wrong

[@soroh0062255]

All the support and accommodation is STILL needed even if medication is being taken. Medicine can help lift someone with adhd up, but most have no idea what to do when they get there since the whole situation is new! They've never had this kind of focus outside of hyperfixations, it can be very strange and difficult to use that newfound focus correctly.

[@danieljanes1683]

No overprescribing back in the 90s and 00's is where the mistrust comes from

[@some-one-else]

Except that this wasn't a thing. It was certainly what the narrative around ADHD was, but that narrative is very far from reality. Prescriptions and diagnoses naturally go up as the medical community better understands ADHD and is better able to catch more cases. That doesn't make it over prescribing, it means ADHD meds were previously under prescribed.

[@GhostRangerr]

Well one reason is that girls/women having Adhd wasn't taken seriously so that made the numbers of people with Adhd seem lower.

[@siltears]

I feel like adhd is over diagnosed in Canada, I have definitely talked to parents who tell me that they are giving their kids Dexedrine ir tablets to help them “focus” on hockey after school. I’ve also seen parents give their kids adhd medications because they said that they were “disobedient”. Also I know in my town the school get more money for each kid that has adhd because they are “harder to take care of”, so it makes me cringe when parents tell me that the school councilors tell them to tell their doctors that their kid has adhd. Also I’m not saying that adults don’t have adhd, but then number of parents that suddenly have adhd 3-12 months after their kids start on concerta and Dexedrine is astronomical

[@MeMyself571]

Late response but 100% accurate they get into the kids pills and play the doctors faking symptoms...I've seen a few spin out into stronger substances if they can't get that prescription.

[@nelsblair2667]

As a tutor and instructor, I appreciate your clear coverage of this. You did a good job.

[@mrluvpups]

It's also important to note that symptom groups often show differently in male vs female populations, which is why many women go undiagnosed most of their life

[@biggibbs4678]

Fantastic. It's good that women escape being tricked into an amphetamines addiction.

[@mrluvpups]

@@biggibbs4678 well, as Dr. Goodman notes in his video, the chance of becoming addicted to controlled substances with untreated ADHD is much higher than when it's caught and properly treated. Not to mention the loads of other therapies that work wonders for ADHD clients. The wealth and breadth of research is only growing as we seek to better understand the human mind, it's very cool to learn about

[@kevinoreilly4362]

ADHD meds are addictive and I will die on that hill as someone who’s been prescribed them for a VERY long time. The mood swings I had from withdrawals when lowering dosage was insane.

[@outside8312]

Medicine is not the first thing, it's the last thing...

[@fitnessbeast198]

It is usually always the first line of treatment most doctors/ psychiatrists try out first maybe your experience is different than most people though

[@gabriel_explorer]

This is excellent content; thank you for making this video available!

[@doodle_freak]

I’ve found that my meds have overall negatively affected my mood, I’ve taken the same stimulant my whole life and finally decided that I’m ready to stop, I’ve struggled with my mental health almost constantly since I was a small child and I’ve finally figured out my many medications were a huge part of it I feel nothing when I take them, I play several instruments, I play in many competitions, the first time I’d experienced actual joy playing my instruments was when I forgot to take my meds Obviously not everyone is the same, so what’s right for you

[@stanleystove]

"You can't sit on a chair as a child for several hours a day and obey everything I say like a robot? Must be having some kind of disorder. Here's your ADHD label"

[@MaxWinner]

Yay...free drugs 😀. 🎉🎉

[@WindowsXP_logon_sound_25yrsago]

Will all kids are fidgety sometimes but I don't think that's what people are saying "oh this must be a disorder" about. It's a matter of degree. If a child has noticeable struggles it might be time to consider seeing if they have any kind of neurological issue.

[@wandering_rose]

From.someone whos just been diagnosed at 41 - please 🙏 treat your children.my whole life has been a struggle and now i have all the co-morbitities and medication helps, but i have substance abuse disorder. Its SO HARD

[@naokomii]

The medicine affects everyone differently. For one person it may work great, but for me I felt like a friggin zombie all the time, had no energy and always felt like I was in a hole. Now that I'm off of them and have learned to focus on my own I'm fine. Still have the attention span of a squirrel but I'm a lot better now. It depends on each person.

[@some-one-else]

I've generally heard from doctors that this side effect usually means you're either on too high a dose or that you're too sensitive to that specific medication. It doesn't necessarily mean that all medications will do that to you.

[@SamanthaSchaffer]

Thank you so much for this 😭💜 the stigma can be so frustrating

[@kevinsullivan1693]

Thank you for doing this. Thank you for addressing the misinformation that surrounds ADHD. Thank you for acknowledging that ADHD doesn’t just vanish when you become an adult. Thank you for being an advocate and source of change in mental health care.

[@Geenoi]

As a person that has ADHD, it isnt the ADHD that worsens your mental state, its the treatment you receive and how conscious you are about what is happening, I recommend watching the ADHD short film "Oranges", it explains part of the experience well.

[@caniedortch2473]

Thank you so much DOC! My 4 year old has a severe case of ADHD and he is on Ritalin during the day and Chlodine at night. I was scared and skeptical about putting him on medicine , but he has calmed down to a point and of course him getting older as he matures. His Father and I both have it as adults but it's not awful. I felt like a failure, but deep down knew he needed it and he has a behavioral therapist that comes to the house. Thank you for speaking on this!

[@breannapiscitelli3941]

Thank you for this. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was seven and have recently been diagnosed with autism as an adult. My family literally went from thinking mental health was all fairy dust to basically calling every single day to make sure I take my meds. I have EDS so if I don’t take my meds for ADHD I tend to be very very very low getting anything done. It was pretty severe as a child as well though like basically the first day I ever went to school. The teachers said some thing to my parents because apparently I had a very hard time focusing and we’re just color in class the whole time. I actually think I might have a few learning disabilities, but I’ve never honestly looked into that. Like I can’t spell worth my life and I constantly switch words around. The English language makes very little sense to me because there’s no consistency in it whatsoever. But yes, ADHD is very real and it can be very severe. ADHD is a developmental disorder and does not go away. It can be treated with very specific therapy because I also deal with a lot of anxiety as well. CBT did not work for me though I tried really hard and it kind of just made me feel worse about myself but I don’t feel that bad about that now. I’ve heard a lot of people who are Neuro divergent don’t do well with CBT. Thank you for this video though. Very informative to a lot of people that don’t understand what it’s like.

[@biggibbs4678]

ADHD is only a thing for Americans

[@WindowsXP_logon_sound_25yrsago]

Thank you for sharing your story. Your grammar was perfect so whatever LDs you may have I couldn't tell. Have you ever considered neurofeedback? I always bring it up when i talk about ADHD because I find a lot of people haven't heard about it and I've read up on it a lot and intend to try it myself. I believe it works.

[@yaelzivanartist]

the editing and speed in this video tells me that they know who is watching this video.

[@claesyoungberg1695]

Love how the side-effects are flashed on screen for .02 seconds

[@alexiskashner8113]

just a reminder that adhd can present differently in girls and women! our hyperactivity tends to be shown their excessive talking, daydreaming, speaking without thinking, and racing thoughts rather than physical hyperactivity that presents in most boys!

[@biggibbs4678]

Sounds like being a normal kid. Maybe you should notice how insane your society is that you feel the need to drug kids for being normal.

[@Junebuuuuugggg]

@@biggibbs4678 I have ADHD, got it passed down from my mom who also has it. A fully adult woman, NOT a kid. And who woulda thunk that our ADHD presents itself the same way she is describing? Being overly talkative, racing thoughts, etc.

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

It’s not a failure of parenting, but it’s often a failure of genetics. If either of your parents had ADHD or symptoms of it you’re way more likely to have it.