The whole universe in my suitcase - ADHD Animated Short Film

[@__________________2450]

One is inattentive One is hyperactive

[@madsjohanogaard]

__________________ correct 😉😁

[@__________________2450]

@@madsjohanogaard takes one to know one

[@Artbyally-k8k]

My 2 kids even myself great video n song

[@mutantsandmemes]

As a child I was definitely more partial to hyperactive ADHD (constantly telling kids how to do their art better, loud, overly talkative), but as I grew older it became inattentive due to my lack of interest in the more academical highschool subjects

[@Dragon_catnip]

I have a combo of both.

[@ld3354]

The way you illustrated the horribly disorientating nature of time-blindness was incredible. I’ve described it as “accidental time travel” to the neurotypicals in my life, and you nailed it. Thank you so much for this ❤️

[@madsjohanogaard]

My pleasure😊 so glad I can portray how you feel😁 that is a great name! Im gonna use that from now on👏👍

[@ellygriffith4094]

Yes! I don’t see this talked about enough; but this literally looks exactly how it feels lol.

[@picturethis4903]

time unawarness more like

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

It’s why we lose track of time, why we have no idea how long something might take, and why changing from one activity to another can take what feels like forever (even to others).

[@rubi-roe230]

This might sound ignorant, but why do you not try to check a watch or the time on a regular basis to assist in not "time traveling"

[@mercykok2635]

wow. the overflow of creativity, the time blindness, the feeling of being left out/misunderstood, the starring into space, the anxiety, the sensitivity to rejection, the overwhelm of info, the foggy head, the impulsive thinking, the escapism, end the final feeling of belonging when your with people that understand you. it's amazing how much you captured in one animation.

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you🥰

[@Emmie_24]

yes

[@KylesCreativeSpace]

This is great representation, thank you!

[@lunarotimas]

THE BUZZING LETTERS WHEN SHE TRIES TO FOCUS I WISH I COULD SHOW JUST THAT CLIP TO EVERYONE FOREVER

[@madsjohanogaard]

Do it!😉 thats why its there 😉

[@johnsmith8981]

"And I know that my brain is weird" "Let me show that I'm kind" "Please let me be alone." Wow that hits hard.

[@clerber7886]

This portrays what it's like to be a kid with ADHD so well. This reminded me of being a kid with ADHD having so many creative ideas in my head but being so afraid to share my ideas out of fear that I might get made fun of or that may teachers or parents might tell me no. Also, I love, love, LOVE that this animation shows ADHD from both a boy's and a girl's perspective. This is my favorite portrayal of ADHD in a short film. I think more films like this need to be made.

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you so so much for your comment, I am so glad u liked it

[@MsJazbren]

Not a boy's and girl's perspective. From the hyperactive and inattentive perspectives. My son would relate far more to the girl's experience since, like me (his mum) and his older sister, if he does get diagnosed (working on getting him assessed now), he'll be inattentive-type too. I know that boys tend to be hyperactive, and girls tend to be inattentive, but there are exceptions and they're not even particularly rare.

[@dan1948]

​@@MsJazbren Yeah I'm a man and I relate far more with the girl in the video. I've never seen someone capture the feeling of lost time while daydreaming, but this video nails it. I'll be present for some amount of time and then "zone out" for what feels like a few seconds, but is really 30+mins until something/someone snaps me back to reality.

[@writerducky2589]

@@dan1948 reminds me of the book "The Glass Sentence." Don't remember how often (or not) it happened in the book, but I think the protagonist had some similar issues where she'd think only a few seconds/minutes were passing, but in reality it was hours, or, in one extreme case, days. I thought it was really interesting, but never realized it was a real problem for some. It has been food for thought.

[@probablyezra3747]

I didn't even recognize that one was supposed to be female...oops lmao

[@Mandrake_root]

I just love the ending. Being with ADHD friends means that even when I space out for several minutes and I have no idea what people are talking about, it's no problem. They're not mad I wasn't listening. They know I still care.

[@clanso7887]

This gives me goosebumps. I click my pen. I stare into space. I have difficulty concentrating. I don't feel good about myself most of the time. I feel so *seen* watching this. Thanks so much for this. I literally cried.

[@madsjohanogaard]

I am so greatfull that I’ve been able to portray how you feel❤️ it’s difficult at times indeed, but know you are not alone😌 I see you 😉✨ thank you for the comment really appreciate it✨😁

[@distracteddude917]

omg. I cried too. It's so liberating to have been diagnosed even though I'm now 32. It explains so much and I don't feel like I'm an idiot anymore. I relate more to the girl because I have more of the inattentive traits but i did have impulses like the boy when i was younger. This was so well done and the music went so well with it. Great Job! Let's Own Neurodiversity! 🤓

[@lucialuciferion6720]

Honestly I think many of these so called 'conditions' are nothing more then big-ph$rma money makers . Have this condition? Then according to them you need 'meds'. No you don't. You need to get outside more. Turn off all screens and just explore nature. It's only all because of an overload of information and distractions.

[@namidawhamida5958]

@@lucialuciferion6720 poor quality bait

[@faenene]

Me too!

[@kmarie3489]

This was really touching 😭. I definitely felt represented. In school kids with ADHD are constantly being scolded at when they have little control over their behavior. ADHD is a behavioral disorder after all. So the scenes of the teacher scolding or punishing them, and the kids not understanding why they keep "messing up"... That felt extremely relatable.

[@madsjohanogaard]

So glad we captured the feelings you have! that was the intention mt me you feel represented

[@j0nni235]

Agreed. However, the DSM-5 labels ADHD as a neurodevelopmental disorder, not a behavioral disorder

[@TwentyFiveToLife]

​@@j0nni235 It affects our behaviour.

[@spoonaddict8805]

The fact that the boy stops playing when he realizes that he is getting out of control really hits me. I don't really feel to competitive in most activities, but because of my adhd I end up defying myself and become reckless. I once asked why i was always picked as the goal keeper in fotball, and ironically enough I was told that I was unpredictable. I guess that's one good thing about recklessness.

[@elisabethholm3259]

I never considered the fact that ADHD could have been affecting my soccer-playing too, but my big problem was exactly what you described -- being a bit too reckless. Glad I could find someone I relate too :)

[@thatcatdraws7658]

3:18 is probably the most relatable thing I've seen for my adhd. Trying to absorb and learn things and it just all falls out. And the clock spinning on end and having no idea what time it is or where it went because I got lost. There are so many things that come with adhd that no one ever talks about and I'm glad this is here.

[@madsjohanogaard]

Seems like I did my research well😉 so glad u liked it😊

[@aduvenku7779]

I was diagnosed also with ADHD, I couldn't focus in class and I would get distracted. The only thing I could sit down ad do is drawing and painting, I have studied painting in college and doing anything creative is relaxing.

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you for sharing your story with me! Then my friend keep creating! :D I feel you art is my therapy :D

[@Osmorino]

I can relate, but add video games to my list. =w= However, I haven't been diagnosed with it yet.

[@silh3345]

I’m glad you have something you liked that you’re able to focus on. For me it’s music. Music is my escape from reality and when I’m alone and have time I like sitting down and just letting myself get lost in music without having to worry about time or responsibilities for a little bit. I’m studying music at the moment and I can play ukulele and currently I’m learning to play bass and it feels so good to have one thing I’m actually good at and enjoy doing.

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

I wasn’t diagnosed until I was over 60. I had so many moments of feeling in the scenes I was watching. My gut feels it deeply.

[@Darsvio]

@@silh3345 Oh, i understand you! I'm musiclover too. Music helps me concentrate and it's just the best part of my life. Recently I started learn to playing acoustic guitar, and i love it. Without music my life becomes blue. And, hehe, sorry for my english, this is imperfect

[@EvanC881]

I have never seen time blindness shown so accurately. That's exactly what it feels like. Got tears in my eyes, man.

[@elizabethgonzalez_1122]

I relate to the girl (inattentive type); nothing has ever portrayed my childhood experience so accurately. I always felt more present when up in my head, my days seemed to flash by before me, and it seemed like the more I focused on trying to pay attention to my school work, the less possible it was. I was diagnosed as an adult, about four years ago, but it hasn't been until recently that I've really started to research ADHD and to understand what having it really means, and all of the ways it has affected my life. The more things like this that I see, the more seen and validated I feel. Thank you

[@tangerineslice]

HOLLY CRAP the passing to different environments with the glitch effect was so realistic. Like that's how I remember my life

[@pastelpirate9906]

The segment with the girl got me cryin This felt so real I've never seen something so relatable omfg I dont know if I've ever felt this represented.

[@madsjohanogaard]

Its an honour 😊 so glad we are able to portray how you feel❤️

[@egnaemyneriamh5245]

Adhd combined Type here. I relate to both characters but especially the girl 'cause in my childhood I was her. This video... it hit me, deep down in my feelings and it hurts. But like.. in a healing way. Idk if my brain makes sense right now. Anyway. I'm crying. Thank you so much for this masterpiece and.. can I buy the song somewhere?

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you so much for watching, I am glad we where able to portray how you feel

[@hi-pi9rb]

Exactly how I feel

[@katzekarlo2367]

same here. I'm a girl with adhd combined type. Childhood was so hard. i like the happy end :)

[@laurengaughan2433]

This video hits home. I recalled recess being great or being terrible. Kids would not let me play and I often daydream by this tree. I found out later I was not supposed to be by the tree. The staff let me do this because I looked so happy. I called it the Land of Misfits.

[@madsjohanogaard]

Glad u related to this :D Oh so nice of them to allow u relax by the tree, sounds lovely :) Strange that u ware not actually allowed to be near it tho :O

[@asomeoneperson4608]

The staff deserve medals

[@AnnaReed42]

What hit me hardest was the portrayal of trying to force yourself to focus and just read the damn textbook... Like pushing two magnets with the same polarity together. That and the time blindness... Basically I relate so hard to the girl's experience.

[@TheJenzox]

I’m crying.. someone finally presented visually how it feels to grow up with adhd... and for BOTH genders!

[@madsjohanogaard]

So glad we where able to portray how you feel❤️ thank you for the comment😊

[@kaylahykes6810]

This isn’t necessarily how ADD is for both gender’s, as girls can have the hyperactive type and boys can have the inattentive type. There are lots of girls who would relate to the boy and lots of boys who would relate to the girl.

[@codex_jinora]

It's not gendered, there's simply 2 (really it's 3 but who's counting) different types of ADHD and they're both portrayed here

[@ravenchild7517]

@@codex_jinora 3?

[@codex_jinora]

@@ravenchild7517 inattentive, hyperactive and combined. But combined is really just, as the name implies, someone who exhibits both inattentive and hyperactive symptoms.

[@i_kissed_a_pixie1537]

Im 42, I received my diagnosis on Friday after years of mental health struggles. A grown women sobbing loudly, I identified with this little girl. Thank you so much for this lovely animation.

[@bellamcaniff6091]

I cried watching this cus im realizing just how much it affected my childhood and even who i am today. This is really accurate and definitely hit home

[@madsjohanogaard]

So glad we could represent how you feel😊 thank you soo much for your comment❤️

[@bananahirwin8399]

I was diagnosed with ADHD so this story is super accurate. In class it’s super difficult to focus and I usually doodle on my worksheets instead of listening.

[@madsjohanogaard]

So glad we could represent how u feel :D

[@bananahirwin8399]

@@madsjohanogaard Me too :))

[@ezogh3826]

Were there ever times where it kinda helped you listen? Or nah?

[@batfly1105]

I’m crying...so beautiful ...I felt represented

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you! :D So glad I could portray how you feel

[@tinago845]

This is literally any kid whose inborn creativity and curiosity has not been crushed by the apathy of grown-ups and the stifling system of sending kids to school so early.

[@jk-qj2qz]

Thank you for showing the day dreaming aspect, I was a gifted student and doodled constantly to stay aware (I noticed recently I remember exactly what was happening when I was working on a piece, I can hear the podcast, conversation, tv show etc) but because I was skilled for my age I never got in too much trouble for it. But because I was gifted and didn't bounce about, I was never diagnosed until last year. It was a double edged sword being 2e because when something *was* hard, even as an adult, peers and superiors thought I was just being lazy or defiant when it was like... no I seriously am struggling and I *don't know why* I ended up in the hospital 3 times because of stress-induced seizures during college. I'm just really glad people are understanding that ADHD isn't just being hyperactive, and lots of people with ADHD are incredibly gifted individuals who see things others might not. I wouldn't change myself for anything, but man I wish I knew sooner. Also the time travel aspect -- I was diagnosed with depersonalization/derealization because of how bad my fog was and how jarring it was for me to come in and out of focus. Now that I'm medicated I don't feel like I'm sleepwalking through life anymore. It's been amazing.

[@diamondstargalaxy5094]

I feel you, I would often be doing something when I was younger,either it was playing minecraft or drawing but I would always would remember the background noises that was playing in the background and I use that technique on my studies when I was younger, if I did something while someone was talking I would often would rember the lesson or conversation they were having which help alot

[@sketchywolfgrl9564]

Same until I would get into trouble because I became too hyper focus on the thing I was using to help me focus on the lesson lol

[@spectrrr3]

This comment really hits me. At the age of 38, I'm just now figuring out that it's ADHD that perfectly explains my whole life. I wasn't hyperactive as a kid (although as an adult my brain is hyperactive), so I never suspected ADHD. I got through school fine as well, in university I took notes during every class. I didn't really need the words on the page, except to force me to pay enough attention to actually write them, like a tether to the timeline. If I timed skipped and didn't write anything, I was in trouble. What mattered was the visual structure of the page (How I did the bullets, boxes, callouts, etc). I used a few different color codings, and then later on seeing the general topic from the words + the color and structure on the page would bring me right back to the lecture and I could hear and remember every detail! One person described a clue as "under-realized potential". When you know you're smarter and better than what you're accomplishing, but still working hard at it and don't understand why your results don't match up. I wouldn't change myself for anything either, but man it would have been nice to know sooner, before failing at so many things.....

[@nandiphanxumalo6918]

I don't know how but I relate to both the boy (hyperactive) and the girl (inattentive). I'm a college student and I've been recently diagnosed with adhd. Most of my childhood I was like the boy, creative, impulsive, adventurous, hyperactive. After I reached puberty I became more like the girl, more anxious, more quiet. My brother said I don't have adhd, just a will power problem and for quite some time, I felt shame for seeking help. But I'm glad I did, I use to live in utter confusion, but things are way more clearer now. Thanks for this wonderful video ❤

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you so much for your comment Nadipha! Glad u can relate :DI think it makes sense to relate to both, not only do one grow over time but also one with ADHD may go trough allot of hard times resulting in becoming more shameful and quiet. I am not saying that just bc one is shy and quiet that they have to be ashamed tho ( just an observation). I am glad you found it out, now you can build a system that works for you to compensate for what you find difficult. My pleasure and keep on shining your light and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! ;)

[@popojelly1895]

I understand what you mean, I've also been diagnosed in college. But before I did, when the depression was really bad, I would always have an identity crisis wondering to myself where that cheerful and carefree me went to, and why did she have to leave.

[@Lovealittlehehe]

I m not yet diagnosed but my story is similar to yours.

[@jordynmanthey9930]

When the girl thought of the clock near the end it stressed me out so bad but then the boy grabbed her hand and smiled and I feel ok again. This is too accurate. Thank you for this video.

[@madsjohanogaard]

So glad we can represent how you feel and that u are so invested in the story 😊 my pleasure and thank you for watching 🤩❤️

[@ivan_d_feets4495]

That part is so powerful

[@hinnylovertilltheend6920]

I doubt I can thank you enough for making this masterpiece. It is so difficult to cope with ADHD, and most people don’t even understand it...

[@madsjohanogaard]

Means allot to hear you say that! :D I am glad you feel acknowledged, and i hope you share it to those who dosent understand it ;)

[@hinnylovertilltheend6920]

@@madsjohanogaard It was actually the first thing I did! I even told my teacher about it, and we watched it two days ago in class! Turns out one more student has ADHD, they got diagnosed yesterday after telling our teacher they found the video a little too relatable! (The diagnosis was, of course, made by doctors) Once again, thank you very much for your work and effort! Big fan over here!

[@27Zangle]

The time distortion is so true. Just the other year was high school graduation, at least that is how it feels. Now, I feel like something caught up with me. I am almost 40 years old, I have two kids and one has extreme ADHD like myself. I am about to possibly go through a divorce because she has become abusive to me and the kids, I've been in a prison of time is the best way I can describe this feeling. I have two college degrees and barely remember my time in college or how the heck I was able to get through college!!! My mom is now elderly and having issues, my father passed away 10 years ago and it feels like yesterday for some reason, I really do feel like there was sort of time travel on a grand scale. I am really struggling right now and recently started a new job. I am suddenly overwhelmed, I used to draw as my therapy, then I did some traveling in my early to mid-20s till I met my wife. Then I started playing video games to cope with ADHD and recently have decided to quit a few months ago because I was blaming the video games for my lack of attentiveness to what is taking place around me, the kids are 9 and 11 years of age - when did that happen!?!?!? I look older, feel older, and am incredibly alone now. My wife does not understand, nor will she ever. Just like my mother and father never understood why everything was such a struggle for me. This video brings back memories as a child and adult. I get hyper-focused at work and am often described as tenacious - which apparently is not a good quality to have in this world.

[@murillokbbbb]

I watch this video to cry. To be angry, happy, furious, sad, to cry. I love it. I truly do. I need to cry.

[@hasargel]

This is so good, i have combined ADHD and i really related to this, the stress of the time blindness was very accurate, and the way the kid tried to shove the information into their head just to puke it out didn't even feel like a metaphor, it's just so accurate!

[@hasargel]

I agree

[@FANNIX-]

I haven't watched this without crying yet.. Thank you for making this 💚

[@aypeo896]

I relate to it so much.

[@madsjohanogaard]

Its a pleasure thank you for watching 😊✨

[@madsjohanogaard]

@@aypeo896 so glad do hear that we have portrayed it properly😊✨

[@omerdude]

I'm just 12 seconds in and I'm already crying

[@madsjohanogaard]

@@omerdude so glad to hear that😊✨

[@sarinaraa]

My older sister has ADHD and this really helps me understand what she's going through! I feel bad for her :( Thank you so much for this - thank you for spreading awareness!

[@madsjohanogaard]

So glad it can help you to better understand and support her😊

[@Call-me-Al]

I would also recommend the KZbin channel How To ADHD, it's really informative

[@sammae4254]

The music is hauntingly beautiful and this portrays ADHD so well, I have ADHD

[@gaba8210]

I was diagnosed a few days ago. I saw your video and started crying. Finally, after 23 years I feel that someone understands me. And more importantly, I understand myself. I love this song, it's incredibly relaxing

[@wiegraf9009]

I was definitely the kid who would chew through my pencil all the time, but I'm classified as inattentive type. I could relate to both characters!

[@dark_ash_silver6396]

The fact that at the end they were all just under a tree instead. Goosebumps. Incredible story. Well done. :')

[@madsjohanogaard]

🥰 glad you liked it and thank you😉

[@Magic._.012]

Coming from a kid with ADHD it is extremely hard to pay attention and I am often fidgety and taking medication is so helpful

[@LogoMan.8924]

I Have ADHD & High Functioning Autism & this short film for what I can tell this portrays a boy & a girl who both have ADHD.

[@spanish-inquisition2024]

I'm that second girl, not exactly bcs don't have such big symptoms, but more than others love being outside, I often "fly away" with my dreams and imaginations, so I don't remember, like 1/2 of classes. Time is running to fast because I'm living two lifes, the second one in my imagination world. I'm focused on things I like to do, I still sometimes do other things while listening to someone (like playing a game in my phone, or walking, or drawing), but it's easier to focus on my hobby than anything else. I'm shy so sometimes I just feel the energy inside me but I'm too tired to do something. So I'm just sitting here or there doing nothing, even if I feel that I want to run or sing but it's embarrassing and, huh. I love dogs because with them I can be naturally calm or doing weird things.

[@nadiabairamis3854]

Beautiful! This gorgeous animation got me so emotional, I wish there had been a magical place filled with friends like me, for adhd kids when i was growing up. Instead i had teachers tying me to chairs and taping my mouth shut. I was bullied and humiliated by both teachers and classmates. It got better once i was medicated and as i grew older and wiser and better at managing my symptoms. But I have spent the majority of my life feeling anxious, ashamed, insecure, depressed, frustrated and angry. I wish I could give little me a hug and all the love and understanding she needed. But at least now i'm trying, to give my current self, all the love and understanding she deserves.

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you so much for sharing that! Really appreciate it

[@chimbo8741]

You didn't deserve to be treated that way. 💜 I hope you've been able to find your own group of ADHDers/neurodivergents so that you can feel free to let your guard down around and be yourself without shame. :) you deserve love and acceptance!

[@nadiabairamis3854]

@@madsjohanogaard Thanks! And I love and relate to enjoying the things that were special as a kid! It does feel like a hug doesn’t it!?

[@nadiabairamis3854]

@@chimbo8741 Thanks! And I have, and they aren’t even necessarily neuro-divergent. Just good friends who understand me and accept me as I am.

[@mahimamishra6715]

❤🥺

[@ghostie2362]

i literally cried when i saw the time-blindness part

[@ArsenicCatnip221180]

I love that it displays the way male vs female students tend to display their symptoms

[@madsjohanogaard]

Jupp did my research, but ofc it goes both ways, hence why by the end of the film you meet two characters that are oposit to the main characters :)

[@VisualMind]

I was more the kind of kid that blurted out the answers without raising their hand. Or I talked to my friends instead of listening to the teacher. There's so many different ways you can have ADHD and not just a hyperactive boy or a dreamy girl. It's a cute film though!

[@CrossKart_racing]

I have ADHD and I can’t stop watching this video because I understand why I feel alone sometimes and why I feel so different 😢 my school and my classmates don’t understand how difficult I have it and how hard I try to be more like them😢 my family thinks also my little sister has ADHD and I feel that they help her more and I don’t get that help I need😢 I am so happy you made this video for others to watch for understand how it feels to have ADHD❤

[@IxaxaarCZ]

This video made me cry, I was only diagnosed recently while struggling in university. When I was younger I never felt like I fit in with other children, but since I had good grades, noone suspected I could have ADHD. This video really made me feel understood.

[@Hi-sx6vb]

The ending made me so happy because of how it showed that our little interests aren't dumb or useless. We can use them for our future, or just to find joy in. Us people with ADHD just have a stronger way of seeing the potential of them, and I love that sooooo much.

[@rabbitbunny136]

I'm autistic. I wanna get tested for adhd. But god the school being not understanding is so relatable... I had to go through that many times. Im traumatized

[@vollzeitnervensage3619]

This is like the first video that made me cry. Its so beautifull

[@madsjohanogaard]

What an honor

[@aSPEDmf]

No exaggeration when I say that this is the best portrayal of ADHD I have ever seen. I related to everything both the girl and boy went through in this short, especially the girl (doesn’t help that she even somewhat looks like me too lol). The way you showed time distortion, the way you portrayed the inevitability of isolation (when you have ADHD), the way you represented daydreaming, impulsivity, over thinking, plus that one scene - which I swear was ripped right from my childhood - where the boy was the first to dash from his seat, at the sound of the bell. Beautiful. This animation was beautiful.

[@madsjohanogaard]

So glad to hear! 😊 Thank you for the feedback 😁✨

[@mephi2go]

Every teacher should be forced to have all their surviving students visit them at their death bed. That would certainly change the way a lot of them treat their responsibility.

[@squigg7107]

I have this disorder and I really liked your portrayal of the girl trying to read- the letters all clumping together into jagged black shapes, the buzzing… it really captures exactly how it feels to try to read but get absolutely nowhere.

[@Osmorino]

I relate to the one who has the inattentive type (I assume from observing).

[@madsjohanogaard]

So glad you relate! :D Its really important so portray the inattentive type, there isnt that much representation for it

[@ellygriffith4094]

@@madsjohanogaard Yes agreed

[@evardp]

i dont think you know how this affects to the community. for me is one of the few things i’ve ever seen that describes adhd so well, specially the inattentive one. i’ve always feel like no one understands me because all the people that i know who have adhd, have the hyperactive one and i don’t relate about almost anything they might live. this describes it so perfect that without words i felt incredibly understood. THANK YOU

[@theONLYmrMastroman]

Tears I'm in tears right now. I wish every ADHD kid can have this support growing up 💕

[@madsjohanogaard]

I wish that too❤️

[@hedgehogshill3522]

oh dear this hurts. Getting misunderstood as a kid is painful. Masterpiece

[@ache4342]

That tired smile of hers. That gave me goosebumps. I dont know when it started but i guess its been 10 to 15 years ago when i got that tiredness too. I laugh a lot. Am happy. But that tired look and feeling never goes away.

[@claragemheart581]

Its like… You can be happy. And you can be laughing. But… somewhere, deep down, the turmoil doesn’t really leave you. Its just… numbed temporarily, by your euphoria.

[@annaletts6182]

This is absolutely beautiful and so moving. The little boy and girl are my brother and me. My brother even created a beautiful poster for me a few years ago. It's of me as a little girl sitting in a tree with a teddy staring into the universe, so like the little girl in the film. My head was in much more magical places than school. I only received my diagnosis on Tuesday and I'm 40 years old. I've been feeling quite lost and down about it but this film as really lifted me and made me feel seen. Thank you so much for creating it. 💜

[@edenontheorbit9778]

I'm not ADHD, but a best friend of mine is, and watching this brought me to tears, no idea why, also I've been trying to learn more about it because I wanna understand these things better ^^

[@madsjohanogaard]

I am so glad that this resonated with you on some level❤️ we need more people like you in this world who wants to understand and help😊 I occasionally post stuff about ADHD and learning differences in general and more will come👍 thanks for being awesome Ari😊👍

[@edenontheorbit9778]

@@madsjohanogaard 😊 well, I myself used to look at ADHD memes and be like, "oh! I relate to this!" But my therapist said I'm unlikely to have it so here we go! And I hope that more people grow aware of how neurodivergent people feel and what they do through so that they aren't mistreated ^^ also you earned a new sub! ^w^

[@gentlemandudley7761]

The part when you connect with other ADHD people. It's like, "YES!!"

[@madsjohanogaard]

😊👍 glad I represented it well👍

[@diro999]

This reminded me of how i probably missed about 80% of breaktimes at school due to being late, disruptive and not completing homework. Oof it kinda hit hard ngl.

[@tiarapri]

I almost cried! I related to the girl so much and I remember seeing kids just like the boy growing up and always wanting to be friends with them

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you for your comment 😊 so glad I could represent how you and so many feels🤩 maybe this is your chance then to send this to someone who reminds you of the boy😉

[@jaydeepro1]

The blonde kid was absolutely me in elementary and middle school, and partially through highschool as well (actually had bright blonde hair and blue eyes too). But now, I relate greatly to the other character (my hair is actually darker now too). I'm not noteably hyperactive anymore, but my attention is almost always jumping around, I feel exhausted from my trouble with attention, and now that I'm 25, in college, I have had a wondrously difficult time staying caught up. I'm 25 and didn't find out I have ADHD until about a year ago. And while I am still struggling, after finally finding out about my ADHD I found a program at my university that helps students with ADHD. And since then, I have been doing wonderfully better. Still have a bit to catch up, but really, the storyline depicted is a great way to depict my life so far. Beautiful video.

[@MrSharpdrop]

I'm not crying! You're crying 😢! I was the one staring out the window, at the blank spot on the wall, or just the unfilled space in front of me. There never seemed to be enough time and yet school took FOR-EV-er! Like many here, there was no such thing in school as ADHD there were just those who didn't apply themselves, live up to their potential, or needed a firmer hand at home. Fortunately, everybody knew my parents and knew that the last one wasn't an issue. It wasn't until applying for Disability that I received an actual diagnosis (+_ 50 years old). So late, but it explained so much!

[@kotahope3850]

I feel seen watching this. I've chewed on my pens and pencils before, struggled with the passing of time, and even questioned if anything was real with how badly every other symptoms- plus the ones above- got severe. It always got to be too much to take, then I got help years later.

[@chimbo8741]

Not me watching this over and over and crying because I feel so seen and understood. 😭 wish I could give this more than one like. I sent it to all the ADHDers in my life. I think clinicians and teachers often focus more on the external presentation of ADHD than what's actually going on inside of us. I like that this video shows the hurt we feel when we're rejected or disciplined for things that aren't in our control. I like that it shows that big sigh of relief when we find others that think like us :) when we find people that don't shame us for being ourselves. 💜

[@tenshi-no7902]

watching this hurts so much, like watching your owm strugles

[@kmrose4741]

That depiction of time blindness was scarily accurate

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you, it was something I myself had experienced allot with dyscalculia, so when this showed up in the interviews and research I did it was very important to show that feeling🤗

[@sonicvolta]

I had to share this on Facebook tonight, today was a rough day for my son, not because of his actions , in fact he was having a great day, but watching other mistreat him and not understand his difficulties can be truly exhausting. You have displayed a visual representation of my little boy- spirited and unique. Ty

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you so much! So glad we are able to portray it so he and others can relate

[@Born2Losenot2win]

The fact that I can relate to the purple kid is absolutely terrifying and amazing at the same time. It’s like the real world is a dream and what’s inside your mind is more real than this dream. I always thought the reason my head always was up in the clouds was because I subconsciously wanted to run away from reality since I had a bad childhood. I was always lonely too, it was kinda peaceful because daydreaming made the painful time run faster but sometimes it got lonely. And I kept falling behind year by year as studies became harder and I couldn’t keep up. I made jokes that I peaked at 4th grade but the idea was depressing. I just started med in college and it’s been straight As ever since :)) I don’t beat myself over the fact that I’m more stupid than others and don’t have the same level of anxiety and depression as before. Now I don’t need to have 24oz of coffee just to feel awake, I can just feel normal like others (at least for 8 hours lol).

[@foljs5858]

Which drug?

[@Born2Losenot2win]

@@foljs5858 when I wrote this I was using Vyvanse. But my doctor changed me to methylphenidate and Zoloft saying I actually do have substantial level of PTSD 😂. I don’t know… I liked Vyvanse more though…

[@indy_9844]

I was able to feel so much that girl felt.... I remember my pencil case being filled with notes from my mom to stopp "daydreaming". I still know that disheartening feeling...

[@cozette1677]

Thank you! My boyfriend has ADHD and I'm trying to understand as much as I can so I can help be a better partner for him and support him. This helps me understand so much more about him now ☺️ this should be something everyone is taught about. Thank you!

[@ohaimark9449]

It's even worse when you know you have it and have to force yourself to hide it so no one knows. I hope to get tested soon tho

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thanks for the comment! Loads of pressure you put on yourself there, I know its easier said than done but please let yourself be you :) I hope so as well!

[@rosieleaverton]

This is so accurate! Growing up, I was definitely that young girl. I'm sure that if I hadn't been homeschooled by my parents, someone other than myself would've caught that I wasn't "normal" before I found out only recently

[@flawlix]

The thing with the clock struck me at my core. I think my time-blindness has gotten worse as I’ve gotten older. I blink and realize I’ve lost four hours. Sometimes I couldn’t even tell you what I was doing for those four hours. I can’t seem to stay present.

[@rabbiyarizwan7692]

Just realized all my life I have been alone in school sometimes being bullied and being called dumb. Loneliness was my only friend and I learned to enjoy my own company. Always been exceptional in Art. Won prizes in school but never showed my work to the world. Thought I was an introvert all my life. Just recently discovered I had inattentive ADHD and I am gifted with Artistic skills. This video took me back to my childhood. And still have the never ending train of thoughts never letting me sleep, keep distracting me.

[@Tritailed-Shenanigans]

Oh. The time thing hit me so hard, as well as the trying to stuff words into my brain and keep them there. I've had to take extra time to go over the material learned in class to the point that I don't have any free time anymore. It sucks, because I'll put my best effort forward, and it doesn't matter, the result is the same as if I'd never even tried. It feels as if I've gone back in time to fix something, but the universe already had a course predetermined, so no matter what, the result is always the same. I will never forget that I spent an entire week absolutely dedicated to passing a chem test, I still have the pages of notes I copied over and over as well as the flashcards. I walked in, looked over the test, and it's like I never even glanced in the direction of the study guide. I have yet to experience a feeling worse then knowing that you tried your damn best while looking at an F. It's hopeless.

[@liamboyle4860]

When I saw him get up to sharpen his pencil I was like Ohhhhhh yeah. And trying to keep the words in his head very relatable. I got extra help for my adhd in elementary school but it actually did more damage than good cause I didn’t understand why I was getting the help and the teachers didn’t understand why I needed it.

[@polyanmon]

this hasn't been seen by nearly enough people. i related so hard to so much of this and actually started sobbing uncontrollably. i was just trying to look into it some more, because only after barely becoming an adult am i (and thousands of other people) finding out that i probably have audhd. this was really spot on, and shows a lot of the things i've always felt but never been able to explain to people. you all did an amazing job, and the title speaks for itself.

[@Tom-ye5dn]

Holy crap that cartoon was shockingly accurate.

[@I_WANT_IT_THAT_WAY]

I have a classmate with ADHD. We're not close, but I get so mad when teachers get mad at him for his ADHD. He can't control it. Its hurting him more than they know. And I get him, because I have a lot of symptoms of ADHD. But this feels so relatable, for him and for me.

[@madsjohanogaard]

To manny people gets destroyed by school sadly😔 you sound like a great classmate❤️ Hope u show this film to him and your teachers☺️

[@Meduxzsa]

As a person with ADHD type ring of fire, I definitely related to the one with the hyperactivity, (obviously). I didn't have too much trouble growing up, but the timeliness, and forced attention tasks drove me insane, I remember for not doing homework id be held back in class during lunch and recess to finish them up. Plus, not many girls wanted to play with me either because of how much energy I had, and how much running around I would do. I remember going up to a camp for people with stuff like this, people with autism, people with ADHD, behavioral issues, etc, but it was so fun. We were on a camping trip for 18 days out in Wyoming. It was amazing! We were always doing stuff and getting out, and I made some really good friends there that I don't think I would have ever found here where I live now. I miss it, but now I'm in college, but I'll always struggle to find something I can be a part of or understand or get along with. Thank you for this video, it's made me super emotional.

[@apicklefortheknowingones6120]

This actually made me cry bc it unlocked feelings I hid away and made me feel seen

[@jacobhero1577]

I was always the inattentive zoner and the time-loss is just mwah *chef's kiss*

[@madsjohanogaard]

Glad I made it relateble ✨☺️

[@rynn9135]

If there was a school for ADHD people it would be amazing, so many things to focus on and do, it would be my whole life made

[@JaC.Animates]

This animation I feel it because it represents ADHD so good Like being misunderstood or time blindness

[@aypeo896]

I was diagnosed with ADHD about a month ago. Every time I'm offered to do school work, I am filled with, rage, confusion, and sadness. The only things I want to do right now is draw, watch youtube, and play video games. I just entered highschool, and I'm scared for my future.

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you for opening up🤗 glad that you have been seen and hopefully you get the support you need😊 From personal experiences I recommend that you do those things that you are motivated to do, in time it has the potential to become your future 😊 It’s important that you take care of yourself first and foremost, then you will see that those things that are currently irritating will change since you have a strong base of self comprehension and expression😉 I know it isnt easy, it takes time and hurts but focus on what is important to you😁 yes it will be ups and downs so make sure u don’t do it for others do it for yourself and when you feel ready😌 Listen to yourself and do that 🤩

[@aypeo896]

@@madsjohanogaard Thank you so much.

[@MUSLIMAH-2x]

I couldn't hold my tear's.. How bad my childhood was and i am still suffering.. If I could go and meet my past self I would have give her a hug and say that you are good enough, you are okay...

[@buhzs9663]

This is my favorite video about ADHD yet, I cried, no one understands me and that kind of videos just remind me that I'm not alone in this

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you 🙏 🤗 you are bot alone❤️

[@roahthecow]

This short made me want to cry. The relatability was so strong it hurt.

[@madsjohanogaard]

So glad you feel represented that is what we wanted❤️✨

[@jacksonlyons7144]

Honestly it took me a long time to get back to drawing, because it used to be the only thing I knew I could concentrate on in class, but I had teachers throw them away or at least threaten to. After that, instead of quit trying to pay attention in class and draw, I would just quit and do nothing, or maybe lay my head down. Also since I didn't know the other one was a girl, they reminded me of Naruto and Sasuke.

[@drkmgic]

Wow I'm so glad my childhood as a person with ADHD wasn't this bad. That being said my adult life has been literal hell lolol

[@madsjohanogaard]

Good to hear I guess, but remember to not think your challenges are less worthy for support just because others seemingly have it “worse” than you😉 you deserve support and to be seen as well😊👍 I sincerely wish you well in your adult life❤️

[@professionellego]

Thank you so much for doing these type of animations. When I first encountered your channel it was because one of my friends found your video about dyslexia and knowing I didn't like my dysphasia sent me the link and cried to your video since I exactly knew the feelings of your character their train of thoughts and how hard we feel separated to the rest of the world. Now even more kids and adults will know they aren't the only one that feels different with ADHD and that we now know how they feel to be able to help them be educated in the best environnement and stop judging learning troubles like they were aliens. Thank you for doing these type of animation they light up my heart everytime

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you so much for your comment! 😊 I’m so glad that my content I helped you and that I am able to portray these feelings acutely 😊 thank you for sharing your story with me, it means a lot! 🥰 and remember you’re not alone my friend 😉✏️✨

[@ant5389]

if i find one more video online that makes me think "huh, that is exactly like me, maybe i have ___" im gunna sob i swear

[@madsjohanogaard]

You should see my other short film then, maybe it’s relateble too😁 thank you for watching 🤗

[@IddyProductions]

i really found myself relating to both characters at different points in my life, it was really healing to watch my experiences be represented so accurately

[@emmypenny11]

I saw so much of myself in that girl. Especially missing out on fun activities because I couldn't focus on my assignments. I have memories of sitting at a desk as a kid staring down at words that just would not pass through this invisible barrier into my head, and staring out the window at the kids playing while I was stuck inside with unfinished work. I thought there was something wrong with me (I didn't get diagnosed until I was in high school) and was SO frustrated cause I had good grades and was a good kid, but I never seemed to be able to keep up with my peers. Thank you for this animation! It really captured what it feels like.

[@brendabeautyy]

I am seeking for an adhd diagnosis at 28. This video is amazing, everyone should see it 💙

[@madsjohanogaard]

Thank you🥰

[@Artfox1212]

This shows what having adhd is like it was always hard for me in school and still is I often get overwhelmed during class with all the work and decide to just draw instead cuz it makes me feel happy and makes me feel calm and it doesn't overwhelmed me and I often get in trouble this portays those things so well

[@coastaf]

I have found so much of a better cruise with time being an outdoor educator with children. If there are any other time blind folks out there who feel their heart (and mind!) can’t stop growing and they want young kids to feel ok to be wild I highly recommend. It’s the one realm I feel I can be myself, helpful and true.