Twomad Was Alone - Psychiatrist Analysis

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Andrew van der Vaart, MD, PhD

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@timothybates3468 Ай бұрын

Return of the King

@theunwantedman112 Ай бұрын

Featuring Return of the Kang.

@BLUEGENE13 Ай бұрын

@@theunwantedman112chill man

@NoUseForAName06 Ай бұрын

Dr Van der Vaart watching a turkey tom video wasn't on my bingo card for this year....

@piratedre4d Ай бұрын

Legitimately. Tom was one of the only content creators he "trusted" you could say... Which is unfortunate, but here we are!

@HumanimalChannel Ай бұрын

Many of us have been rewatching.. glad for a new one. I have no knowledge of twomad but this is still complusorary viewing

@metalmom1968 Ай бұрын

So glad you’re still making videos. Your knowledge is valuable.

@charlottebronte4233 Ай бұрын

Psychiatrist, psychologist, philosopher, teacher, and sociologist. There is no other YT creator who approaches a topic from all these angles. Thank you!

@katymarina 29 күн бұрын

Agreed, he is so profound.

@carolinecatastrophe 29 күн бұрын

Exactly how I feel! He is one of a kind.

@gretchen2428 27 күн бұрын

And the man bun!!❤

@carolynbayarea 25 күн бұрын

You forgot: poet!

@FEED_ME_A_STRAY_CAT 23 күн бұрын

@@carolynbayarea and musician!

@janeet8227 Ай бұрын

I'm a sixty something retired family physician and now a professional visual artist. Watching your videos is definitely directing my sunlight to the redemptive. Very moving queries at the end. I have been completely unaware of these characters, Twitter and such, but in some ways there is nothing new. I agree the lay usage of psychosis and psychopathy piles more stigma on those with psychotic illnesses ( which occur outside of moral/ ethical consideration. I also have observed psychosis evolve from substance use, and polysubstance use evolve as people self medicate one substance side effects with more substances. Keep up the excellent work!

@caramazzola2399 Ай бұрын

@@vettelover695 I'm an English teacher. There actually aren't any sentences in their comments that I would consider run-on. On the other hand, you've made a few errors in your comment (one of them being obnoxious enough to try to correct people's grammar online.)

@piratedre4d Ай бұрын

@@caramazzola2399LOL got em 😂 put 'er there!

@scent-bubbles 29 күн бұрын

I worked at a psych hospital and the greater majority of my patients developed their psychotic disorders after serious drug addiction. The worst part is that those patients tended to just rot there. Meds didn't help, therapy didn't help, but they also couldn't be on "the outside," and a lot of them didn't want to be clean. Rehab facilities wouldn't take them. Group homes wouldn't. Their families tended to give up long before they got to my work. It's sad.

@sondrah4642 Ай бұрын

Your channel is underrated. It feels illegal that it’s free.

@lukealadeen7836 Ай бұрын

Do you have an OF?

@margonuts Ай бұрын

@@lukealadeen783618:11

@BLUEGENE13 Ай бұрын

OF?

@sondrah4642 Ай бұрын

@@lukealadeen7836 no I don’t. Why?

@as_the_turntables 28 күн бұрын

@@lukealadeen7836 touch grass

@mag7450 Ай бұрын

Bravo for taking the time to remind people psychosis and psychopathy are not the same thing

@ezrakatz6069 Ай бұрын

43:08 I hear him say "they hear me, my neighbors" which would indicate to me he's like you mentioned, experiencing his own inner thoughts (as he converses with/argues with himself out loud) while simultaneously having some degree of awareness of his surroundings...really tragic, thank you for the opportunity to learn something. Great work as always, love all your uploads!

@jonesy279 Ай бұрын

Twomad’s story is really sad and I appreciate you giving people the ability to learn from it. I also really appreciated the professional, but tongue-in-cheek, tone you had with “I think schizophrenic here, is being used by Turkey Tom, in a non-clinical way.” 😂

@iamastrangeloop9204 Ай бұрын

Underrated channel. So happy to see a new upload.

@jennywight9119 Ай бұрын

Thank you for such insightful and well articulated commentaries!

@AndPsych Ай бұрын

Thanks, that’s very kind! Trying to find more time to make these make commentaries after the latest hiatus 🤙

@privatecitizen4001 Ай бұрын

So that panic thought everyone has while tripping, that you might never come back, is a legit worry.

@22z83 Ай бұрын

yeah tripping might trigger schizophrenia in suspectible individuals but a regular person will come back and go back to normal and worrying about getting psychosis and schizophrenia will only make the trip worse and doesn't help

@holidayarmadillo8653 Ай бұрын

Love when this guy uploads!!

@meredithughh Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the section about the default network vs. activity oriented, and how that might interact with drugs and other phenomena. A lot of “for the laymen” type of content kind of backs off of the more technical themes, but I really appreciate it being included in your videos.

@farishtaleal Ай бұрын

Yesss, love your analysis, I'm a gp aspiring to get into psychiatry residency and I just find in your videos something that is not out there anywhere else, very insightful

@Elegant_Sausage Ай бұрын

I was watching your older videos last night. 🎉 Happy to see a new one tonight, I was craving your vids. Thanks for your interesting content.

@Mermare Ай бұрын

So sad. These young people don't realize how much of themselves they reveal online, and it's out there forever. I share your concerns about the internet generations.

@k_a_bizzle Ай бұрын

Turkey Tom and Dr. V viewers probably have very little overlap, but I myself am part of that sliver of the Venn diagram. So this is freaky. Great video as always!

@zedtass4923 Ай бұрын

Same, what a treat!

@ewetn1 Ай бұрын

Same!!! But I think the overlap is much bigger than a sliver...

@tinyarmada Ай бұрын

@@ewetn1much bigger. Big demo of ppl who watch both low and high brow videos about weirdos and bad behavior

@superdooper50 Ай бұрын

I definitely watch both, but I agree. I do think the true crime community and the internet commentary community are pretty intertwined though

@Sunloxx 6 күн бұрын

Same

@vanessaspeaks Ай бұрын

Great video! I especially loved the ending, where you contemplated the consequences of our collective attention towards the chaos and disintegration, versus ordered beauty and redemption. I hope that you do revisit the topic once you've had more time to think about it. I'd be interested to know your thoughts!

@killer72619 Ай бұрын

Superb. Really excellent closing thought. I appreciate that you are so not part of the hyper-connectivity (and hyper-kinectivity) and I appreciate that at least you are discussing twomad’s dark path in a constructive way - making some helpful order out of the chaos - reminds me of Wallace Stevens “idea of order at Key West”.

@theappliancemechanic Ай бұрын

I’ve smoked weed for like 6 years straight. I’ve stopped because of your videos. This one just hits home even harder. Talking about not giving your brain a chance to reset in this…. Scary. I was there.

@bettyspag_ Ай бұрын

Good for you, that is awesome. My dad lost his mind to weed - to be fair he did smoke every day for over 50 years but he would never recognise the harm it caused him. Many people don't see weed as a drug but it can really affect some people badly. Glad you were able to stop!

@dryxeyes Ай бұрын

I used to smoke weed, and it was fr making me go nuts. I was hearing voices and couldn’t tell which one was the real me (no doubt due to a strict and neglectful upbringing and no real sense of self). Also my father was diagnosed as schizophrenic as a young man, so maybe it was in the cards for me anyway

@bettyspag_ Ай бұрын

@@dryxeyes hope you're doing better now 🙂

@nullusernamex Ай бұрын

Good for you, I wish I could quit, but my only alternative is opiates (chronic pain, other meds haven't worked). I'm just not down to take those. I actually like Nabilone (chronic pain Rx, synthetic weed), but I dislike how it impacts my memory and cognitive skills the day after.

@zanzah_ Ай бұрын

I'm here now. Help me. I'm coming off 20 years of effexor and I'm a weed addict. I need to stop I need help. I'm in so much pain from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome but I can't take pain killers because I'll be addicted (again) in a week. My brain is so fkd right now. God help me 🙏

@zoeineal7448 Ай бұрын

ily Andrew van der Vaart!! your insightful interdisciplinary analyses are currently getting me thru my finals szn. stoked for this one!

@lilysm6382 29 күн бұрын

seeing you uploaded makes my weekend!

@LovedByDax Ай бұрын

Love your channel! I personally prefer no background music, as it distracts from your message.

@Jw71240 28 күн бұрын

Agree! It would make nighttime listening easier too

@ABeautfulMess Ай бұрын

This was so fascinating to me. Thanks This was so sad. My grandma born in 1921 had schizophrenia and epilepsy and spent most of her life in an asylum. I have Bipolar 1 and have tried to take my life 6 times. I wake up in ICU or the Mental hospital. I get so manic and disassociate so I dont know im trying to take my life.. although memories come back to me much later. I have 2 memories of being almost giddy while I took all my pills. Its so strange to hear this tonight..now if i can just learn to turn off my brain ❤

@nymphia Ай бұрын

finding out he was the same age as me is harrowing. i truly think people waited too long to help him -- they were only friends with him because of his clout and not his character. dying alone in an overwatch lobby is pretty upsetting considering how his career began.

@1pamby1 Ай бұрын

I hate that I cannot multiple "thumbs up" this video. I've been thinking along similar lines. I'm tired of our culture that's focused on the broken, the violent, the dysfunctional, etc. I'm ready for more focus (not exclusive, just more) on the redemption story, people creating things that are beautiful, humans doing important things, etc. And doing these things while living an imperfect life.

@CynthiaMiller-px9yb Ай бұрын

Your conclusion gives me much to consider- giving the light of our attention to the redemptive rather than the chaos. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge.

@no-one9524 Ай бұрын

I'm diagnosed with Borderline personality disorder and addicted to fentanyl. Since my father passed away almost 2 yrs ago, I've been bed rotting and seething with anger and outrage towards my brother and sister at how they treated my father in his final days as well as how they currently treat me and my son who was the only grandchild in the Will and inherited my father's house. Your videos have taught me a lot about myself - a lot more than 2 & 1/2 yrs of "professional" psychiatric "therapy" ever did. About 20 years ago I sought out private psychiatric treatment ($175/45 minutes). I asked him for a diagnosis every day for 2 & 1/2 yrs, he would never give me an answer and never said anything - at all! Just sat there while I vomited out a bunch of nonsense with zero input or critique - nothing. It wasn't until I stopped seeing him and ordered my records that I was able to gain any insight into what was wrong with my thinking. He had a diagnosis from day one...🤬 Your videos have given me far more insight in minutes. And I am currently working with my MD - actually my Nurse practitioner - to get clean. Just wanted to say thank you. Victoria

@y2ksurvivor Ай бұрын

synthetic opioid use can cause a little recognized disorder called opioid induced adrenal insufficiency or OIAI. you might want to look into it just incase. it affects mental health which drives you to use more. it makes reducing use much tougher, and if you have even mild adrenal insufficiency from fentanyl then your NP should be able to help. just letting you know because most people, and even doctors, are unaware of it's existence. finding out I had it made all the difference for me. take care!

@sourgreendolly7685 29 күн бұрын

DBT was life changing for me. I went from fitting all 9 criteria to none. Keep fighting the fight 💪🏼

@thisisntanoption702 12 күн бұрын

I was an addict for a decade and finally went to a rapid detox. Finally 8 months clean. It was brutal but worth it. Using naltrexone to speed up withdrawals is the way to go I think. I hope you can recover.

@sarae1437 Ай бұрын

Well merry Christmas to us!

@clarav1938 Ай бұрын

Seeing a very professional person break at the goodnight girl video is so funny

@nadja.någon Ай бұрын

this is very helpful , thank you for making this video. being stuck in your mind, experiencing the derailing/detachment/dissociation, not understanding what's happening.. it is terrifying .

@bethscott4330 Ай бұрын

Could click fast enough! I love your content.

@MrJohnMarbles Ай бұрын

always a treat h aving you pop into my feed

@rougeneon1997 Ай бұрын

Very insightful. Your videos always teach me something about aspects of my own mental health in ways. Much appreciated

@farahahmad7333 29 күн бұрын

This has been one my favourite channels since this summer. I hope you keep making more deconstructing videos.

@antonydrossos5719 29 күн бұрын

My 1st time here, and while I wait for my Gen Practitioner to find a therapist for me, I’ll enjoy listening to a non-biased professional

@NRGvideoproduction Ай бұрын

I switched to psych nursing because of your videos 🎉

@RezSkel Ай бұрын

Hey Doc! Happy to seeya!

@_letstartariot Ай бұрын

Jreg is not a mental health professional, but he does experience severe mental health issues and has a lot of experience in the mental health system. He’s very open about it. I’m not surprised he commented on Twomad. I totally recommend Jreg content btw, he is uniquely hilarious, very witty & really absurdist. His video on irony and his explanation of it is actually brilliant. It made me understand my sense of humour better.

@caramazzola2399 Ай бұрын

I love Jreg

@esindirik4447 16 күн бұрын

This was a fantastic analysis, yet again. You're a gift to us.

@thatsnotmyname1 Ай бұрын

Uhuh! I thought you gave up on us and only posted on Patreon now. So happy for this! Thank you 🤍

@clockworkpink13 Ай бұрын

Soo good to see you Dr.! Have a good holiday season my friend Winnie Cleveland

@Wyster Ай бұрын

I have several autoimmune diseases and medical marijuana has been a literal life saver for me. It takes the edge off the pain and calms me down. Gives me the munchies so I don’t lose too much weight. It’s great! That said, I take breaks. I Give myself a couple days fully sober every week or two. Not only does it lower my tolerance, which saves me so much money, but it brings me back to myself. It’s a *much needed* reset. If I don’t my mental health tends to tank. I notice myself dissociating more, and at random instead of in response to something. I can’t imagine being on a harder substance (or multiple) constantly like that. Never letting your mind rest. Is it any wonder his brain finally snapped? It’s such a heartbreaking story, and I hate that his loved ones are having to grieve him. I hope he is a cautionary tale and his loss can save others. And even if all you do is the funny lettuce, take a break. Please. Your mind will thank you.

@JaMeshuggah Ай бұрын

Totally unexpected subject matter and yet needed!

@BigTina1954 29 күн бұрын

Your channel is a hidden gem. Long time watcher, first time commenting as this was one of my favourites so far. Your analysis was very insightful and incredibly articulated, particularly considering the inherent complexities of (poly)substance-induced psychosis. Your profound reflection at the end reminded me of John Belushi and Chris Farley (before the internet age). Their historical cases, along with many other creatives in the '27 club', suggests that it is (and has been) in our human nature to be attracted/entertained by 'chaotic entertainers'. Such behaviours are seemingly not conducive to the 'chaotic entertainer' living a grounded, healthy and socially connected life. I wonder how the growth of the modern internet may perpetuate these cases, on what scale considering the global reach, and how we enable this as mere viewers/fans/bystanders. I'm still thinking through this thought ramble, but I really appreciate the inspiration to think deeper and reflect on our personal responsibilities and contributions within a rapidly changing and technologically integrated society.

@Ralph-c2q 29 күн бұрын

Not sure about the music in the background though sorry to say, still thank you for the effort you go to ❤

@chubbyghost Ай бұрын

I think a perfect example of your philosophy at the end of the video is the creator Trisha Paytas. She had a really long career online that was similar in ways to Twomad in that chaotic, self-deprecating, uninhibited presentation of behaviors. Hers stemmed from severe untreated BPD which is really clear in retrospect, but she racked up a lot of controversies before eventually getting diagnosed and beginning treatment. I personally was never a fan of hers until recently in which she has been doing phenomenally better in the past ~4 years and has really grown and healed in a way that's wonderful to see and I've become a huge supporter of her because of it.

@5milemacc737 Ай бұрын

Informative video as always. Benzodiazepines like Xanax creep up on you, the initial feeling from even 2-4mg is subtle and you may feel like you're not "high" or not under the influence but you are. That's partially why ppl end up going on benders. I used opioids (heroin) for like 7-8 years and the only times I ever came close to OD'ing was combining w benzes. I've been off for 8 years in February. it gets a lot of easier, I wasn't mature enough to stop until I was 26. I feel bad for these young ppl dying before they really have a chance to gel as a person.

@squanchysquanch1840 26 күн бұрын

Were you shooting? Or smoking? Likewise, I came close to OD a few times with that combo. Never really with just H. Because I never shot up. If you are smoking it you’ll likely pass out before you ingest enough to OD. Which happened to me multiple times (would wake up not remembering going to sleep, looking for the sht I had just picked up the night before because there was no way I’d done it all. Haha). Similar if you are snorting. If you are shooting though, it’s a different story. That’s how most OD’s happen.

@5milemacc737 26 күн бұрын

@ neither, snorting. In Detroit ppl call heroin blow bc it’s mostly grey or beige powder or chunks that break up to powder. Most ppl start out sniffing it but end up shooting it up, I snorted it for years though bc I knew I didn’t wanna get any worse.

@squanchysquanch1840 26 күн бұрын

Glad you are sober though man. I loved benzos way too much and abused the sht outta them. I think because I just have a lot of anxiety in my natural state and that relief they provided me is second to none. Just bliss. I remember my ex used to get those pressed Mexican bars and we’d both do some, then I’d steal the rest and take them all in the same night (she would get like 10-15 of em). One night I flipped her car after I passed out driving into town to get more. Blacked out multiple times on bars. Thank fk I didn’t kill anyone or myself. The shame of all that sht I’ve done is ever present. How I am not in prison or in the dirt is a miracle. I often feel like I don’t deserve to be in the somewhat privileged position I am now in (alive, decent job, California sober ie just weed, good lady and friends around me etc..). I really was just a total POS in my younger years. I’m sorry for rambling, man. Haha but maybe you can relate

@squanchysquanch1840 26 күн бұрын

@@5milemacc737 oh gotcha. Yea snorting is for sure less risky than shooting

@thisisntanoption702 12 күн бұрын

Idk if I would call 2-4mg of Xanax “subtle”. Maybe im a lightweight, but 2 mg is intense for me, if I even remember it.

@barkspawn1940 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for new upload! I am truly in love with your channel! Your analysis of "bearlover guy" got me hooked!

@sauce1232 Ай бұрын

AVDV is back folks! 🎉

@nicotine.disappointment22 Ай бұрын

Love this channel❤

@EMurph42 14 күн бұрын

Two of my favorites come together! Turkey Tom has been doing YT since high school, I think he’s one of the best. He knew TooMad & I can’t tell he’s shook. Thank you for doing this, he was an interesting and smart and very funny. His loss is so sad, dying while his game continues for days.

@collect_call 25 күн бұрын

I'm an educational psychology professor and for our final class today my students will be watching and discussing this video as a reward for excellent participation this semester. Thank you for putting time into creating videos that enmesh a variety of disciplines in thoughtful, novel ways.

@Shaushkaa Ай бұрын

6:41 It's interesting because my (9yo) son is forgetting almost every KZbin trend, keeps his favorites (we have a pool of 5) but absolutely remembers books. The only KZbinr-related things that really stay are the scary things, tho. It's normal, I think, because we need to keep these for growing up safely.

@nevaehchambers4120 29 күн бұрын

this was super interesting and informative. i didn’t realize that the science behind mental disorders was so understood. learning about the switch between internal dialogue and external awareness and the pathology behind it is super interesting

@Orville9999 Ай бұрын

Finally. been waiting for ages for you to drop another video.

@GuyJames Ай бұрын

this is the problem with the default treatment for ADHD - 'there's something wrong with your brain, take this amphetamine, no need to modify your behaviour'. Instead of 'stop being online all the time, limit phone usage, spend more time outside, try meditation'. The 'treatment' opens up the door to 'everything is merely brain chemistry so you have carte blanche to mess with its chemistry until you find the right combination'. And also emphasises the 'we're just meat robots alone on a rock in infinite space' narrative, which increases the sense of meaninglessness that leads to addiction in the first place. Little wonder that people like twomad end up in this abyss, they are basically pushed into it, at least in part to boost drug company profits.

@bentonja668 Ай бұрын

Spending time outside meditating doesn't serve the corporations and banks that own and operate everything here.

@ruthcain2937 Ай бұрын

You are both spot on. Yoga has done more for my severe adhd and anxiety than meds ever did

@mollymeyer1346 Ай бұрын

Never did I think you would watch or react to a Turkey Tom video 😂

@mstly4lg 27 күн бұрын

29:57 I love this explanation here. I've really been interested in how some people - myself included - think in a narrative form, and some do not. This information on the Default Mode network and Central Executive network makes me wander if it is a spectrum of having these completely independent, or a level of concurrent operation which determines if one has an internal narration or not.

@The_Crow- 29 күн бұрын

Love 💕 it when you return with great content.

@HerestheT 7 күн бұрын

You’re videos are amazing and I appreciate you’re knowledgeable content

@MegaBossmare 29 күн бұрын

So glad you released a new video!!! Missed you!

@Youtubereplies Ай бұрын

Looking forward to this….

@Scary_asmr101 27 күн бұрын

Another excellent video. Thank you so much. You never disappoint :)

@ClaireJohnsonart 28 күн бұрын

I totally agree with your views on the “rise of the screens”. When I grew up it was just television and the adults around me had the same concerns you do. Attention spans are deteriorating

@sourgummiez 29 күн бұрын

Absolutely love your channel, thank you ❤

@lisac.9393 Ай бұрын

This is a great channel!

@Aasaro Ай бұрын

Regarding the “manipulators” line at 44:09: The auto-generated captions filled it in as him saying “neighbor”. If you rewatch that clip, Twomad looks upward and says “Sorry, I don’t mean to yell”, then gestures up toward the ceiling as he says “they” can hear him. This leads me to believe that the captions are correct and he is worried about being too loud for his upstairs neighbors, but didn’t finish the wordI

@acovarru91 Ай бұрын

I came to comment the same. But it's still interesting to think he's still aware enough that regardless of what he was doing, he didn't want attention

@veronicalysyj9023 29 күн бұрын

I think he meant to say neighbors too

@x.ofelia Ай бұрын

i enjoy your commentary so much, it is truly refreshing

@luiysia Ай бұрын

great video. would be interested in analyses of other bizarre internet figures like this

@날Gnarleigh리 Ай бұрын

Uploaded 8 min ago? Why I feel special 😋

@wiebkej 28 күн бұрын

Andrew- thanks for this Video and your explanation of schizophrenia. My brother in Germany was diagnosed with it about 40 years ago, and his illness really scared me. Your explanation helps me understand what is going on in his brain and takes some of my fear of his illness. He’s 70 years old now and can manage his life thanks to my sister and brothers who live close to him, and a doctor childhood friend who helped us when his schizophrenia first became obvious. Thank you, especially for this video but also your previous ones.

@JayCee-hw4zc Ай бұрын

Brilliant analysis. Love your work.

@vickilawrence7207 28 күн бұрын

I agree that it's not good for anyone to watch things on KZbin constantly. I have fallen into the habit of not really wanting to watch things that are very long. My attention span has definitely taken a hit. I used to read books, actual books, with a cover and paper constantly but I have kinda quit doing that and I find it difficult to choose a movie and I have so many options it's ridiculous. Im 74 yrs old and im not worried about myself but I am concerned about the young people that are being raised watching some of the misinformation and the down right awfully negative shit that they're watching 24/7! Im glad that you're talking about this. It's a real problem 😮😒😐😑😬🥺😔

@thisisntanoption702 12 күн бұрын

I also find myself falling for rage bait and getting angry more and more on KZbin. It definitely feels like an addiction that definitely doesn’t help with depression and anxiety.

@veronicalysyj9023 29 күн бұрын

Fascinating as always, love your videos!

@mariecarie1 29 күн бұрын

Contraversial take: the Internet, the growth of postmodernist nihilism, and the subsequent degradation of morality are all promoting chaos. Shortened attention spans, the breakneck speed of change, and the disconnectivity to the idea that people are individuals _just like you_ - it all leads to a frenetic self-centeredness that can barely handle its own existence, much less conceive of working as a personal community. Subjective truth becomes the norm, because the idea of a shared Truth outside of yourself becomes irrelevant. We voluntarily confine ourselves into isolation as we lose our minds to virtual reality. It’s Strawberry Fields Forever-it is chaos. We aren’t meant to live this way.

@CRM394 Ай бұрын

I absolutely love the analogy that the online meme-based hyperactive screen world is akin to peekaboo. I'm a teacher and there are absolutely kids who spend a shocking amount of time not just on screens but the most dysfunctional screen time possible and it absolutely affects their social and cognitive skills. I'ts obvious and tangible even at such a young age and I do worry about how they will develop. While ADHD meds can help anyone focus, they should not make a person feel manic if the meds are appropriately prescribed according to the appropriate diagnosis. Sadly the Vanderbilt is inadequate and I think a lot of kids get a dx of ADHD with this questionnaire, and then get meds that aren't really treating the apporpriate underlying condition (coming from a mom of a child with severe ADHD with a thorough multi week dx, who gets manic when given amphetamines for my dx of ADHD). Amphetamines make me manic despite my ADHD diagnosis and aren't a good fit. However, they make my child calm (ADHD dx there, too). My understanding is that these meds should have a calming effect, not a manic effect. I also don't do well with cannabis and have had concerning episodes while under the influence. Cannabis is not innocuous when mental health is involved as an underlying factor.

@FixedFace 27 күн бұрын

"amphetamines make my child calm" peak murican

@realleon2328 25 күн бұрын

@@FixedFacethis is literally how amphetamines work with hyperactive adhd

@Whookieee 23 күн бұрын

Amazing video as always. ❤

@gopherbone697 Ай бұрын

Instant click seeing a new vid from you. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@Shaewra Ай бұрын

Thank you for this

@susanpotts3691 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much doctor. Myself, I'm sick of the chaos.😢

@kumarg769 Ай бұрын

What a closer! Great analysis.

@brookeisonfire Ай бұрын

Yay!!! You’re back!

@IncredibleIceCastle Ай бұрын

Andrew, as an unlicensed mental health and addictions social worker, your explanation of the salience network was excellent and very easy to understand. Can you clip that and post it independently so it can be shared in isolation?

@HerestheT 7 күн бұрын

I could listen to you all day

@GarciansVortex 19 күн бұрын

Wish you did more of these!

@molly_moore Ай бұрын

Can't wait!

@Ralph-c2q 29 күн бұрын

Great to see you back mate, hope you're well and take care.

@artbybard 28 күн бұрын

i had a roommate a few years back, a promising young person, and i watched them go down a similar path. only not on the internet - in real life. we lived in a very big city, with a big party scene. as their condition got worse and worse, i watched how fascinated people around them were to watch them behave erratically, how they were encouraged by their environment to be weirder, more out there - celebrated for being 'edgy' and breaking societal norms. I was a fan of breaking societal norms, too. It took me way too long to realize what was happening. Recreational drug use is very casual and normalized in the scene we were part of. I enjoyed it. I didn't have a hard time stopping before things got intense. When i met them, they were only into party uppers. they only wanted to be cool, look cool, go to the cool clubs. I found them shallow and boring. in the end, I was the one who introduced them to weed, and it was a huge mistake. I'll never underestimate a substance again. I spent years feeling guilty about it. that I introduced them to it, that I didn't see what their behavior meant fast enough. at first I just thought they were becoming a more profound person. they never talked about deep things before - the universe, existence, purpose, nature and humanity. I thought it was nice they were getting more curious about the world around them beyond social status. When they started having a new earth-shattering spiritual epiphany every weekend. For months they were acting a bit weird, but there was so much encouragement to be weird in our circles, and I have a tendency to ignore my own instincts and discomfort. But every now and then I'd catch them hiding some very very weird logic from me. at some point, I found out they were keeping a notebook full of numbers they catalogued from our environment, which they believed were secret messages send to them by angels. I encouraged them to seek help, i found resources for them. But they just hid it better. I think in a way, they were becoming addicted to the epiphanies, that big feeling they had inside, when they felt like they were solving all the complexities of existence. after a while - they couldn't hide it anymore. their behavior became more and more erratic. the friends who loved watching them go wild - all abandoned them. Nobody wanted anything to do with them. They couldn't work or study anymore. I remained the only person taking care of them. They did horrible things to me, to our home, to our friends. I was a nervous wreck all the time. In the end, I had to physically bring them with me to a queer clinic's open hours. After they came back from there - whatever it was the doctor there told them - worked. they admitted that they needed to go back to their parents, and recover. It seems back home they got into a very comprehensive recovery system, and they seem to be doing better now. They come from a place that has a very robust mental health care system, so that's very fortunate. Watching this video got me thinking about this again, and so many other people around me whose lives are sliding in bad directions because of substance use. I still live in this big city, i still party. I've become extremely sensitive to people exhibiting the early signs of psychosis. I'm having a serious talk about it with a friend tomorrow, in fact. Would love to see a video from you with real world recommendations on how to have a conversation like that. I've learned a lot of lessons from what happened to my roommate and I wanna do my part to support people in my life better than I did in that instance. I think I'm gonna lay off weed myself for a while ...