What's Your ADHD Type ? - With Symptoms Examples 👀

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✨ Chapters:
0:12 What are the different types of ADHD?
1:13 Hyperactive-Impulsive Type ADHD
2:33 Inattentive Type ADHD
4:22 Combined Type ADHD
5:07 How do I find out what type of ADHD I have?
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After years of questioning, therapy, burnout, and chaotic career path changes, I finally understood why I struggled with so many things.
So I decided to share what I learned to raise awareness around ADHD and help the ADHD community thrive.
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Did you know that people diagnosed with ADHD often experience the condition quite differently from one another? This is because each individual’s condition is a little varied… but also because there are different identified types of ADHD. Each type has different symptoms and traits that stand out, impacting life in a range of ways.
In recent years, valuable research has shown that ADHD is much more complex than originally thought. If you feel like you’re struggling to process your diagnosis against what the average person believes ADHD to be, it’s okay! You’re not alone.
The three different types of ADHD are hyperactive-impulsive type, inattentive type and combination type, which feature symptoms of the first two types.
Hyperactive-impulsive type ADHD
Hyperactive and impulsive type is characterized by impulsive actions and hyperactivity. Those diagnosed with this type of ADHD may also display inattention and a lack of focus, but hyperactivity and impulsive behavior will be much more prominent in day-to-day activity.
Some of the common symptoms of someone with this type of ADHD include constantly feeling restless and fidgety, talking a lot and fast, having trouble engaging with quiet and relaxing activities, general impatience, and impulse purchasing. Inappropriate comments and speaking without considering what you are saying are also symptoms of this type.
These symptoms can make learning tough, particularly in a classroom setting. Research has shown that people who identify as male are more likely to be diagnosed with this type, particularly younger boys. To receive a diagnosis of hyperactive-impulsive type ADHD, a child up to the age of 16 must have at least 6 symptoms. If you are 17 or older, you must have at least 5 symptoms. These symptoms, in both children and adults, must have been present for at least 6 months.
Inattentive type ADHD
Inattentive type ADHD is typified more so by symptoms of inattention, rather than high energy levels and impulsivity. Usually, someone who has been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD will find it more difficult to maintain attention, struggle to remain focused and will often have trouble following detailed directions.
As with any type of ADHD, the symptoms of inattentive type will often vary from person to person. Do you become bored quickly? Find it hard to follow instructions? Perhaps you are easily distracted and at times, struggle to listen? Or maybe someone has said to you in the past that you always look like you’re daydreaming. These are all common symptoms of inattentive type ADHD.
However, while there are identifiable symptoms, it is important to remember that there is no clear-cut divider between the different types. That means that even though you may well have been diagnosed with inattentive type, you could still experience impulsivity and hyperactivity at times. Interestingly, inattentive type ADHD is statistically more common in those who identify as female than male.
In the past, inattentive ADHD was referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), without reference to hyperactivity. Now, however, inattentive type more accurately comes under the umbrella of ADHD. To be diagnosed with this type of ADHD if you are 16 or under, you will need to present 6 or more symptoms for at least 6 months. If you are 17 or older, you must present at least 5 symptoms, also for 6 months or more.
Combined type ADHD
Combined type ADHD is exactly what it sounds like. Those diagnosed with this type of ADHD display six or more symptoms of inattentive type, and six or more symptoms of hyperactive-impulsive type. This means that someone diagnosed with combined type will likely experience hyperactivity and impulsivity, while also struggling with inattention and distractibility. It may be difficult for them to concentrate in class or at work, and they will likely struggle with self-control.
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[@theminiadhdcoach]

What's your ADHD type 🤔?

[@Noel_aj]

Combiened

[@tudormiller887]

Adult ADHD Combined.

[@kendosoda8431]

Inattentive type

[@IdkWut4User]

Comebined

[@jaysonfranklin783]

@@tudormiller887ooo up I love ooo😂p😂😂😂😂o😂 6:15 😂ooo

[@hhhffflll]

i have combined adhd. someone told me recently, "no offence, but i heard that people with adhd are normally hyperactive and always have extra energy. however, you always seem tired and low energy". this wasn't because this person was curious, rather doubtful of my diagnosis. i know it's not something to be upset about, but it made me sad having to explain myself. i also learned to mask and have past trauma to deal with, so it is only normal that my adhd presents itself differently. just like everyone elses.

[@justin5488]

yh its rough having this sometimes well allways i wish i didnt have this curse.

[@SamExceptNotSam]

I also have combined ADHD. Although I have not been in a similar experience I fell like I can relate strangely. When someone questions something about my mental or physical condition I would also be a little let down.

[@smollsquishytaeil]

way I see it either your on fast, medium, or, low energy. Medium is just like spurs of hyper then being oh chill it feel like a burn out

[@ceterisparibus8966]

I totally understand. I hope you gave that individual a good lesson. I'm sorry about this happening to you.

[@mitotakjde9763]

I also probably have adhd, ive always had many of those symptoms and its making studying quite hard. I am still unsure if i should go see a doctor. Does the medication actually help?

[@ok..5271]

You know your ADHD is bad when you watch this video but get lost in reading comments that you have to rewatch just to do it again and having to rewatch for the third time. These comments make me feel at home and not alone so that's why I got lost in them lol

[@1daughter1son]

That's exactly what I just did

[@krystalharris79]

same here, and I haven't even watched the whole video yet LOL (and it's only a few minutes long .. but, "Squirrel"! (or rather, comments!) It DOES help to feel less alone though! Good luck on your journey!

[@UramazingXxX]

*me not typing this while im watching the vid*

[@iijh5049]

exactly what im doing now, oops. thanks to this comment im now gonna stop reading comments and actually pay attention..

[@careforhamsters5405]

Oh…

[@crackhair3998]

I like how there's no music in the background or any sound effects

[@catmom1322]

I'm 71 & had a wonderful career in healthcare. I believe I have ADHD, but I excelled in academics & hold several graduate degrees. My patients loved me (I was a strong advocate.) I know I'm impulsive & interrupt, sometimes offending people. Unable to be attentive in class was never my issue, but I do squirm (even now). I have not been to a counselor to diagnose me, but I'm doing the best I can. I'm coping.

[@toffu_]

@@ollie7902 that's not yours to decide.

[@amjPeace]

I’m 70 and I understand how hard it must have been at times to handle life sometimes. I’m proud of myself and I am proud of you!

[@addisyn9560]

​@@ollie7902 Their age means nothing? There have been cases in which successful people with what could be assumed to be ADHD have lived their entire lives undiagnosed.

[@balakaghosh]

Same..

[@balakaghosh]

​@@ollie7902wrong

[@DonnHowes]

I got diagnosed with ADHD 18 years ago as a teenage. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 9 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@KicksConceptsshoes]

Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.

[@JanetRichardson-mq5es]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them

[@samhenry75]

YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@nicholda436]

Ive done shrooms last month in my house. It taught me how severely traumatized I was from alcohol. I healed from many mental traumas from my past and was able to forgive, let go. Shrooms to me is a remedy not a vice. I even felt more refreshed the morning after. So no hangovers. No depression mood for days. No anxiety.I now have a more calm mind

[@mattjeffery09]

How do i reach out to him? Is he on Instagram

[@Aubrisha_]

My mother brought ADHD to the table at some point. For as long as I can remember, I've shown symptoms of combined ADHD. Going back and looking at past things it's very clear that those were systems, I also get teachers and friends asking me if I have ADHD. My mother has been hard at work to get me to a doctor and get a diagnosis. I'm glad I watched this video because now, I feel way more educated on this topic!

[@emo_mickey]

you're lucky your parents actually care. I tried to tell them and they just say " ADHD is for all kids and you arent that special"

[@vinteb7987]

@@emo_mickey my parents knew but they act similarly as yours, just with more accusations and complaints about why I'm being lazy

[@Chizuru94]

Wow, susually, it's the other way around and people being doubtful about it, esp. parents and them not wanting to help and all that. You're so lucky and fortunate and I'm really happy for you

[@annejia5382]

you have a great mom❤

[@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse]

do you think the combined type attributes to the perception of bipolar disorder?

[@hellaSwankkyToo]

0:55 3 TYPES of ADHD. 1:12→ hyperactive, impulsive type 2:34→ inattentive type 4:20→ combined type TO BE DIAGNOSED (Dx). ≤16→ 6mos of 6+ symptoms. ≥17→ 6mos of 5+ symptoms. thanks for the break down! this was clutch; concise, clear, short + to the point - i only had to rewind twice due to not paying attention. nice! 🖤✊🏾

[@duplicatehedgehog]

I'm the combined type

[@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse]

I think the reason ADHD is sometimes misdiagnosed for bipolar disoder is the "combined" type. If you dont fall into one or the other- and you gravitate to highs and lows of attention- that makes sense it would be confused. just as inattentive would be confused with depression.

[@brendonrookes1151]

It’s complete bullshit they took the most extream side and lumped every one in

[@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse]

what do you mean?@@brendonrookes1151

[@krystalharris79]

LOL @ "due to not paying attention" perfect response to this subject matter! thx for the giggle! 😊

[@earthdaddy917]

I'm 16 and noticed I've been having most of the symptoms shown in the video. Lots of my friends asked me if I have adhd when they first met me so I was beginning to suspect that I really have adhd. The problem is, when I bring this up to my parents, they were absolutely furious. My mom was crying and praying that 'the demons won't take me away' while my dad was mad at me and yelled at me about how adhd and those mental health thing are a scam and that I was being delusional and selfish.

[@swamp6825]

I’m really sorry your parents are dismissive like that. ADHD isn’t "demons" or a scam it’s a real hard thing people deal with and it isn’t selfish or delusional to want to get help or look into the possibility of having it.

[@BunnyGxre]

Sounds like your parents are oddly skeptical of mental health, but if you have a doctors appointment soon you can ask to speak without a parent in the room :)

[@zenin9124]

I felt this and I’m so sorry If you can save up some money, you can see a mental health professional online behind your parents back

[@TheBanana93]

Sounds like your parents are the delusional and selfish ones.....

[@earthdaddy917]

@@zenin9124 I'm sorry, I can't :(. Most of the websites require payment and parents permission. Some don't need parents permission and I could pay but I was not allowed to have a bank account.

[@shinyagumon4846]

What if you think that you have ADHD but don't want to get a diagnosis? Through my driving lessons I've noticed that all of the innatentive symptoms apply to me perfectly. I've asked my family members and they all share the exact same experience when it comes to driving or paying attention in general, especially in school and during conversations. We all zone out, miss obvious details, day dream to avoid boredom, ... The reason I don't want to get a diagnosis is because I'm afraid of wasting the doctor's time. I'm also scared that the doctor will think I'm just another one of those Tik Tok gen Z people who thinks that having ADHD is cool. On top of that, I'm an overly anxious hypochondriac so it might be possible that I'm indeed just another Gen Z person who imagines stuff. But no matter if I have ADHD or not: I don't feel comfortable going to the doctor's with it. And I mean, what do you do with the diagnosis anyway? Does it even help you anywhere in life or is it just there?

[@TrippyHippie888]

Same issue... Last time I was having an anxiety attack and extreme pain from stress and they just treated me like a drug addict at the doctor's office (they reached out to me the next day after making me purchase some B's prescriptions to let me know they didn't do the test they SAID they had done and wanted me to come back for another, like I have time for something like that) .... Haven't wanted to go back since, even though I'm struggling so hard with my mental health I feel like Im losing my sanity over it. It's best to just do it... For you

[@narcissistohandicon]

if u think u have ADHD u probably do have it... i am sooo happy i was also one of "those people on tiktok" because now i know whats been affecting me all my life. im not coming for you guys, but im very angry at people for SHAMING literal young adults into believing they are not worthy of a (self)diagnosis bc something is widely spoken about on the internet. maybe its because neurodivergent people are way more and way more diverse than it has been talked about since forever?

[@kapybara_park]

the thing with adhd is that nearly everyone experiences these symptoms from time to time, but those with adhd experience it so frequently and severely that it impacts every aspect of their lives (work, study, personal life, relationships). I'd been struggling with these symptoms for as long as I've remembered, but I was also scared to see a psychiatrist to get diagnosed. But it got to a point where my life felt like it was falling apart because of my struggles in work and my personal life. There are also a number of reasons why you might be experiencing the symptoms too (mental health issues, trauma, other conditions, things like iron deficiency with inattentiveness especially) - but it's up to the psychiatrist/s to decide I guess. It sucks, but it isn't uncommon for people to try a few different doctors before getting one that isn't an absolute prick. I was fortunate enough to get an understanding one straight up. If you're struggling with it, I would highly recommend seeing a doctor. The purpose of getting diagnosed (with anything) is so that you can get treatment - medication, therapy, other strategies, that are specifically catered to the disorder. Most of the people I know with adhd are using meds and it helps us to function like normal human beings during the day, so that we're not crippling under the pressure of our own chaotic brains

[@withyoctopus]

I'm 37. TikTok gave me the idea that I had ADHD. And it was right. Every professional I had ever seen had missed it. Your doctor gets paid for the evaluation, no matter the outcome. And your insurance wants you to get diagnosed because non-treated ADHD is way more expensive in the long run.

[@matthewsmith9722]

Medication and/or therapy. Im pretty sure I have it and it has ruined my life..don't not seek help because you're scared of wasting someone's time. It can ruin your life

[@We.should.start.the.apocalypse]

Im one of those people who clicks on a video, gets bored, clicks on shorts, gets bored again, clicks off shorts, watches the same video as before, looks away for like 2 minutes, then plays a mindless mobile game for an hour.

[@Nicotinamidadesindinucleotid]

I have ADHS and Autism, it’s absolutely horrible! I showed symptoms very early, already when I was in kindergarden but nobody cared and I just got blamed for that - didn’t got diagnosed till 17… and now I’m really struggling with depression, anxiety, inferiority complex and on and on… my adhd symptoms got even worse and NOW finally I’ve got an appointment at a psychiartist for medication. It makes me so mad that there are literally people who don’t even have ad(h)d but wrongly get diagnosed with it and INSTANTLY get medication! But people like me, who REALLY struggle with the symptoms "just have to make an effort"… idk how the healthcare system in UK or USA handles that, but that is my experience as a german student … omg I’m getting so mad by thinking about my past

[@Dice-Z]

It's garbage in France too. We are barely starting to pick up some slack mental health wise.

[@doppio3304]

same for me. I was showing symptoms very early and my teachers always told me there was something wrong with me. my mom always denied it and now I got diagnosed at 17. It could've been so much easier :/

[@widlysala]

medicine in UK is so terrible, we moved here last year because of the war, and i waited for an appointment with my gp for months ( I've talked to my teacher about it and she said that once she waited for an appointment for 14 MONTHS - GOSH) and when i finally get my appointment turned out that I can't get any medicine without my parents permit (even tho my gp said that i have " an emergency") coz im not 16 , and my parents of course not gonna allow that because "it is drugs, what's next? heroin??", so now the only option i have is to wait until 16 and then take care of myself by myself. even tho i should wait just a month, I'm still feel so sad and devastated (?) that if not my parents i could have feel good now, but instead everyday is such a suffering for me and i can do nothing. it's so hard for me to do anything, even my hobbies, so i literally just waisting my time. feel of helplessness that i can't get back the time that i spent in my bed just laying there in the dark room, alone, for years, nit even eating, that's so hurt. i'm thinking about euthanasia, because i just literally lost my life, my best years, and i dont know wt to do, i can't study i can't work, feel so pathetic. don't want anything good or bad for me or anybody else, just wanna end it, if not euthanasia, then something else. (sorry for mistakes if there are some, English is not my native language)

[@frostreaper1607]

Id be thankful af if Id gotten the diagnosisat 17, people didn't notice it on me and I had to drag myself to specialist for both ADD and autism in my mid 30s.

[@sarahpena9501]

Same thing in Switzerland and Spain, I had school difficulties, social awkwardness and I saw specialists and none of them were able to point out ADHD or even ADD. I got my diagnosis almost a year ago.

[@xiyan001]

So now i just realized i have hyperactive ADHD , but im afraid to tell my parents to go to a proffesional and diagnose me .

[@Astrastar06]

You could try to get a school counsellor to email your parents about it that’s how I did it :)

[@eelx4272]

Please tell them. I suffered for YEARS and wondered what was wrong with me. As an adult I was diagnosed with ADHD inattentive. I always had trouble focusing but I am very smart so I got by in school. I feel like if treated earlier , I would have done better in life.

[@rabbittop2330]

Are you my twin or something 🙂

[@edic1233]

Same😢

[@Sleepystudios666]

Same! But I think I have the inattentive type tho, cuz I struggle to pay attention, focus on things for a long amount of time and I’m always kinda tired! My parents probably won’t believe me, let alone let me see a professional (I tried with gender dysphoria, it didn’t work [and it’s expensive]) 😅

[@acee_lacee]

I was diagnosed with inattentive adhd about a year ago and it’s made my life make SO MUCH more sense

[@tammystewart840]

Knowledge is power

[@simon_hawk5758]

I wish I would have known this 40 years ago. What an eye opener. thank you.

[@JanJan-je4wd]

I did tell my mom some things, but her response was: "we aren't going to get you checked'. I really want to tho... I've been struggling a lot with school lately, and I show symptoms..

[@sairathani]

I know exactly how you feel. I think once your 18 you can go get checked yourself but I don't really want to wait that long (well its only 2 years now for me) but even so idek how that would turn out

[@abbaAbba.]

Same... and she just recently told me I could tell her anything, yet refuses to listen anyways.

[@kafkaseyebrows]

I'm so sorry 🫂 you deserve to be seen and heard and know what's going on with your own mind/body. I'm a mom and I can't imagine not listening to my kids, especially regarding their health.

[@insomnia-freak]

im 16 and i was diagnosed with combined after having a brief talk with my therapist about my behavior in school and social events (most of the time ive been told i look like i was dreaming by everyone around) and i completely spaced out while watching and he was a bit frustrated bc of that in which he further confirmed the condition my therapist is one who directed me to this video saying that its more better for me to watch something on the internet than sleeping through while listening his diagnostics 💀 and im from a country who thinks having a disorder mentally is non-existent mostly saying that it's delusional and just it being a lazy mindset and being stupid when people like me are actually really struggling while having a disorder physically is real 💀💀 but it's all good :D P.s. im diagnosed with anxiety, depression and recently combine ADHD (in which the ADHD is hereditary in my family apparently bc both my parents have either the two ADHD and my brothers as well and im the only one that has combined) okok byeye

[@soliss6676]

Wish I found this when I was diagnosed, the first thing you said with the not fitting into the standard hit hard as it's how I felt when I first got diagnose and was struggeling to accept it. Hope it'll help others as much as it would of helped me

[@brendonrookes1151]

Why is the younger generations so he’ll bent on re defining disorders to make them self fit

[@tammystewart840]

Because it's in style right now, it's stylish to have a mental health. Look at me. I'm depressed! ADD! Autistic! Like all other enthusiasms it will all mellow out, and what should be left behind is a new world of understanding mental health

[@Reckoning2943]

I’m the hyperactive type of ADHD, and because I’m female, I went under the radar until my mid 20s. People just thought I was insecure when I was brawling, fighting a lot or ‘driven’ by compulsion when I was restless and impulsive and lazy when I wouldn’t focus on studying and kept performing well enough to pass classes but not as well as I could have performed. Because of my gender, I was forced into a social role that I tried to fit in and that meant a lot of coping mechanisms and hiding until I burned out. I sought professional help and was diagnosed immediately, I checked all boxes for hyperactive ADHD right off the bat. It’s been a rough journey since then but knowing what the problem is, i at least know what I’m dealing with and it’s less scary now.

[@milk060690]

I have exactly the same symptoms as you except that I actually performed well in my studies and work so no people believe that I have the symptoms of hyperactive ADHD. Nevertheless, I will not give up and I am going to tell the specialist again about the possibility of diagnosis.

[@tinykqi._.7798]

I just turned 18 last month, and as where I live that’s the age you can get a diagnoses, I went to get diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression. Apparently a few years ago back when I was in therapy, they saw signs of ADHD and I didn’t know When I went to get diagnosed I ended up also being diagnosed with ADHD I’ve had lots of friends with ADHD but I never thought I had it myself. Now that I’m getting a better understanding on the different symptoms, it lines up pretty darn well Thank you for this educational content not only for ones with these diagnosis’s, but the ones who want to learn

[@SpoopiestSpoopster]

I was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD back in 5th grade and I’ll have to admit realizing that I’m not normal was hard to cope with. But as I’ve grown older I’ve realized that I can’t change myself and have learned to accept it. Sure it gets hard sometimes and I get frustrated when I can’t figure something out as quickly as someone who doesn’t have a learning disorder does but I’ve learned that just cause I’m different doesn’t make me dumb I just need a little more time than others to process things and take in new information

[@anonomus4598]

I was diagnosed with predominately inattentive adhd, but find that under stress or other conditions I can present closer to the combined type. It is interesting to see the types broken down in this fashion

[@Bingus_Jamz]

[@brendonrookes1151]

If your not hyperactive you arnt adhd it’s in the fucking name

[@Antioptic.]

Im pretty sure I am both but more Inattentive. I have a recommendation, I never see any blog, video, post of rare/not talked about a lot symptoms of ADHD. I would love to see a video on the more rare/not talked about a lot symptoms of ADHD. This will definitely help others more with themselves in figuring out weather or not a person has ADHD :)

[@_.D3NIAL._]

Finally, someone who explains and spreads awareness about add.

[@becca1424]

I could cry watching this. It gives me so much hope 😭 I've already had my preliminary assessment and I've been referred for my final assessment/diagnosis & treatment. I could cry

[@Putalittleloveinyourheart]

I used to be super hyperactive when I was in school but as I got older it has calmed down, but I still , without meaning to ,make impulsive decisions and struggle to focus even when I’m really trying to absorb the information someone is giving me. My doctor figured out I had adhd when I was younger but I can’t remember what kind it was

[@Shugyla.]

I have combined, but I haven't diagnosed yet, but with this video I figured out why I talk fast, quickly get bored, look like I'm daydream (I always daydream)and etc.

[@reidrichardson1551]

This was extremely helpful for me and I hope it clarifies a lot for others! ❤❤

[@marisolmartinez4159]

How interesting. When I was diagnosed, I was diagnosed with ADD. I had no idea that was even a thing. I always thought having adhd meant being hyper and annoying like a little kid and it finally made sense why I flunked out of college.. twice. If only I had gone sooner! But by the time I looked for help, I had no support system left, and I was struggling with anxiety and depression. Turns out I walked in thinking I was just depressed and a little anxious only to find out I had pretty severe depression, ADD, both generalized and social anxiety which were apparently pretty moderate to server AND bipolar disorder-which came as a REAL shock. It really puts into perspective just how little we're taught about mental illnesses. I thought bipolar disorder meant you were unhinged and violent. Nope! Just like to spend all my money and randomly quit my job book a trip and suddenly shut down when I realized I did something stupid. 😅 loved this video really shined a new light on my late diagnosis.

[@brendonrookes1151]

It dose mean you need to be hyperactive the person that did this video dosnt no shit from sugar likey self diagnosed

[@MachuPichucp11]

One of the things that made accepting my diagnosis harder was that so many people I expressed my concerns to would hit me with the “you don’t look like you have adhd” and “don’t make excuses”. Thant was hard enough for my impostor syndrome riddled mind, but the fact that close Friends and family didn’t even bother to think about the magnitude of growth I had to go to, the months of research and critical thinking, and instead chose to reveal their ignorance. I’ve come a long way, but thinking back on this still stings.

[@madnoirthethird]

1:12 Hyperactive type 2:33 Inatentive ADHD 4:20 Combined type

[@blacknok97]

Thank you i don't want to watch the full video though

[@_firelocks_]

Something I’ve realized is that I mask so much I sometimes don’t notice I do things or feel certain ways so when I am presented with these questionnaires I need more explanation and examples of what it’s asking than the simple question it presents. So it seems as time goes on I’m MORE ADHD than before but really I’m just learning more about myself that I didn’t understand before.

[@klltsun_2576]

I remember when Im taking questionnaires and I get unsure how to answer. Now I copy-pasted a list of symptoms and whenever I notice I'm displaying one I add a point to the symptom, and hopefully I can keep this up for the needed 6 months. I also learned about how someone's answers can be affected cause they have a coping mechanism, like "do you usually forget planned events" and someone answers "no", but turns out its because they make lists or write it on a calendar, and if they didnt cope like that they would be forgetting events a lot. So yeah same, I'm learning more and noticing more instead of forgetting how much I forget things and have trouble paying attention

[@Crayshack]

When I got diagnosed, they had a distinction between ADD and ADHD in the diagnostic process. I was diagnosed with ADD but my brother was diagnosed with ADHD. It was interesting to see the difference between us.

[@my.darling8673]

i do have a combined type. that information aside her voice is so calming

[@bgordon417]

I literally zoned out and lost focus when the inattentive part started, had to rewind and laughed out loud at how spot on it was at THAT moment. I have combined but inattentive presents far more 😅

[@person8983]

Got diagnosed with inattentive type, but I never really talk about how sometimes I can be impulsive and think without talking. Mainly because I know I only act like that to people I'm close to. I'm starting medication and seeing how it goes! I found out recently because I was scared I'd be the "gen z idiot who self diagnoses" if I try to explain it, but I just started talking to my doctor and she was like "yep you definitely got it." I was first diagnosed with depression by a different doctor and it never really worked out. Antidepressants never worked and I never really felt "depressed" just couldn't focus. Word were kind of blurry as I'd daze out. I'm going to try to open up about my hair pulling too. We're considered "gifted and talented" in school but recently it's been getting more difficult to focus and absorb information since now its pure reading and I'm at one of the periods where I just day dream all the time. My older brother also has it but he's hyperactive impulsive apparently. He always had to have something moving. So when he got diagnosed I was shocked. We're like polar opposites, he's always talking while I only have periods where I can talk, although I get impulsive like he does im most of the time inattentive. It's nice having a sibling that understands what the heck ADHD is since my brother and mother pushed me to talk.

[@snicksss]

I took the mini test and these were my results: Impulsivity - 1 Seems about accurate. I'm a pretty anxious person so I tend to subconsciously avoid doing things that may cause me stress (although I'll still get stressed anyway). Inattention - 5 Focusing in school was extremely difficult for me. I also sometimes have trouble with conversations face to face because my mind wanders off somewhere. Physical Hyperactivity - 3 I do get antsy sometimes but considering how I can sit at my computer for hours at a time it's not that bad. Mental Hyperactivity - 6 I really did have a lot of trouble sleeping for the longest time due to this. I have found a routine that helps me sleep but it's not a cure-all method. Emotional Dysregulation - 3 I would say I'm a relatively numb person most of the time, although things that I'm passionate about can bring out my emotions quite a bit. Sensory Sensitivity - 5 This makes sense now because in school sometimes I'd try to focus on my work but I'd take so much notice to the people talking around me which made it impossible for me to focus. It's also a reason why sometimes I get extremely anxious in public because I notice all the people talking around me. Come to think of it, I used to be scared of loud noises like fireworks when I was younger too. Forgetfulness - 4 I often find myself getting distracted by things and then forgetting about what I was previously doing almost immediately. Like I might refill my bottle of water and leave it on the counter to go pet my cats or something and I'll return to my room without retrieving my water. I also tend to forget about holidays and such.

[@TorutheRedFox]

what helps my mind wander less is putting the radio on as i sleep

[@xxskyxx5371]

What’s the mini test? If I could have the link to take it that would be great thanks :)

[@snicksss]

@@xxskyxx5371 It's in the video description

[@xxskyxx5371]

@@snicksss Tysm!

[@igotwect3174]

i’m undiagnosed but curious took the test and my results are as follows impulsivity 2/6 inattention 5/6 phys. hyper 3/6 mental hyper 5/6 emo. dysreg. 3/6 sensory sensitive 4/6 forgetful 4/6 is that enough to potentially qualify for adhd

[@Realschees]

Why is your voice so soothing 😭

[@retr0tune80]

I got my diagnosis at a specialized ADHD Clinic! My doctor there was so nice and understanding.

[@Down.By.The.Riverside]

1:45 for me it really depends on what the quiet activity is, ig if its one by myself like reading a book or doing what i want alone then i would be ok, so it really depends for me (probably same or similar for others but their quiet activity is different, but possibly also alone, i'm not sure)

[@Anukulika2]

My friend has adhd (I'm not sure which type) but the hyperactive one kinda fits more, I've seen her have alot of energy and stuff. I on the other hand, may have Inattentive, I may even have bipolar aswell. I didn't tell my parents because I am scared, I never almost listen to anything or anyone and I show a significant amount of mood swings (bipolar symptom)

[@a.ce.]

mood swings can also be a symptom of adhd

[@Anukulika2]

@@a.ce. true

[@SafiyaMohamed-xr2ur]

You can get mis diagnosed sometimes when u have autism,

[@Vincly_Benidict]

I have just got diagnosed with combined adhd, and this Chanel helped me a lot

[@ZonaLol0000]

i think from what you have said that im a combined leaning towards inattentive but i havent actually gotten somebody to tell me what i am so ill hopefully figure it out soon

[@aishisufuyu5961]

The artstyle is so cute.

[@ASentientBlockofSwissCheese]

The fact that I had to watch this video at 2x speed in order to focus, and the fact that I managed to comprehend and process the material presented pretty much confirms my ADHD diagnosis for me lmao

[@jew3l]

I’m 13 and I’m pretty sure I have combined. Almost every second of the day I’m playing with something, walking back and forth, talking a lot, have trouble focusing, I have horrible memory, I have no energy sometime but SO much other times so this really helped

[@Alibi5ify]

I had to rewind it like 3 times just to fully grasp what is being said because I would get distracted with my thoughts. I was listening to it in the car and found it much easier to take in while at home watching the video with the voice over.

[@egyptianwerewolf1466]

I have suspected that I have ADHD for over a year now, along with a couple of my close friends and a former teacher who also all suspect that I have it at least at a small level. However, through the second half of 2022 and in February 2023 I had been going through some tests with professionals to see if I had a diagnosis. And in the end of all those visits and tests, they just told me that my IQ was pretty high (within the average scale, so not above average) and whatever struggles with symptoms I have wouldn’t give me too much trouble in my life. Like okay, that’s not exactly what I came here to know, I don’t care if they are not gonna be trouble for me (as I’ve long since found ways to stimulate and help myself when I need it, before I even knew what ADHD was). I came here to find out if I have a diagnosis or not! Geez… ( =-= )

[@memermonkey]

TDLR I have thoughts that I can’t control no matter how hard I try (Me, 13) Have spiraling thoughts and I can’t control them, for example let’s say I am thinking of being on a balance beam and I try my hardest to think of making to the other side but I can’t stop falling off and as much as I think to make it across I can’t but I also can’t stop thinking about it until someone talks or distracts me Or another example is like driving a kart but I can’t keep it going in to a straight line and I keep crashing for swerving away and as much as I try to think of it going straight it won’t and I also can’t stop thinking abt it till I get distracted Sorry that this is so long I just needed to tell someone because anyone I talk to has no idea and neither do I

[@levieve7779]

Does your school have a counselor? That would be something to talk to them about

[@valen5188]

OH MY GOD I FOUND SOMEONE WITH WHAT I HAVE. I tried so long a while ago searching for what this is and someone else with it. It happens to me a lot when I'm trying to fall asleep and just thinking about random stuff. say I'm imagining me lying down in my bed, and I my bed just keeps tipping over. as soon as I put it back where it was in my room in my head it tips over again. things like that and it's so annoying

[@memermonkey]

@@valen5188 that is exactly like how it is for me

[@morrisnakes]

@@valen5188 Meditation helps a lot, and believe me, when people would tell me that I would laugh and think meditation is impossible for me, but that's because I wasn't trying to do the wrong kind. Instead of trying to set aside a time to "quiet" or try to block out the crazy train of thoughts, set aside time to just let your brain wander wherever it wants to unimpeded. It is extremely therapeutic and I've found that when I do a good job making time for this type of meditation, the problem occurs a lot less at times where it's problematic (like trying to sleep, study, listen to somebody). It's not a 100% cure by any means, but it helps. Also, this doesn't work for me, but has helped some of the people I know with ADHD, grey noise while trying to sleep or study sort of fills the emptiness just enough to where their brain doesn't fill it with thoughts.

[@deereed1627]

started microdosing mushrooms in place of my prescriptions and the difference is night and day in my mental health and my anger i feel like ive become a better person best decision ive ever made wish it was more accessible to those that need

[@Jazzin96]

Most people seem to be combined, and I would say I am as well, sort of. For me, each type switches on and off. Usually, I am pretty quiet and unaware, but once I am confronted with a person, conversation, task, etc. I often switch nearly immediately to a more talkative and hyper version of myself. Like a freight train, I’ll usually chug along slowly, but once I start up, it’s really hard to stop.

[@Dialga6677]

Inattentive ADHD matches me perfectly, but I can't get a diagnosis due to my parents. They are always adamant that I don't have it.. honestly sounds like denial, but they refuse to get me tested for some reason.

[@mariperp]

Me too. One time I told them that I wanted to go to the psychologist and they just said that I need to "have more faith, to pray more" and I never brought it up again. Now I'm 19 and I still have a feeling that is something different in me, I'll try to go to the psychologist by myself one day.

[@mariperp]

Also, my friends from college asked me if I have ADHD, and I don't know how to respond... They said I appear to have the symptoms

[@nyran_the_kitten1758]

My mother and I suspect that I have ADHD. I always doubted it (despite displaying many symptoms) because I have a friend who’s diagnosed with ADHD who’s always hyper, has lots of energy, and is very sociable. I’d been lead to believe that that was the only type of ADHD to have by media and by my friend (not his fault though). If I have ADHD, I’m definitely of the inattentive type and I’m glad this video popped up on my home page. Being questioned about why I’m always daydreaming was what resonated the most with me and I’m now pretty confident that I have ADHD. Im considering seeing a therapist to make sure and maybe I’ll be prescribed medication so that my presumed ADHD is far less detrimental to my ability to function in school

[@TorutheRedFox]

my parents believe and led me to believe too that people with adhd are always really hyper and have exaggerated emotions turns out, not really

[@lutherdayz1691]

Ngl, this spoke to me sorta. I think have combined adha, as i am known for a few symptoms of the other 2 types, and personaly, i feel like there is a lens over my mind, and adhd just focuses it in and out whenever it wants to. Sometimes I can't focus on a single thought or instruction, and sometimes I can't solve even simple math because I am too distracted by the 4 conversations going on in the same room simultaneously. I figit to regulate concentration, and boredom is the most agonizing torture I have ever known.

[@kikurosai]

I was born in 1998, so when I was diagnosed with adhd it was for hyperactivity, that "mellowed out with age" and those medications stopped being given to me because of that, and the old criteria. I just recently visited my psychiatrist and discussed that, and how after doing thorough research myself I'm pretty sure it's still an ongoing thing, now knowing that ADHD doesn't commonly go away on its own. He gave me new medication to improve focus, which is hopefully a step in the right direction. After looking at the video I think I may specifically have combined ADHD, as I think I have pretty much everything listed at different times throughout the day. Inattentiveness, impulsively (especially with money), high energy and also low energy at different times, you get the idea. It's all there, at least it seems that way to me. I think this video will be very helpful when discussing this further with him next month.

[@Asadlemon]

I have been suspecting inattentive adhd for ages now, and I would love to get a diagnosis but unfortunately here in the UK nhs funding isn’t great, meaning they are prioritising people who are struggling. It makes sense and I agree with that decision with money being so tight for them, but it’s still a bit frustrating that I can’t get a diagnosis because I’m not necessarily ”struggling” in school or anything. Hopefully one day I can get a diagnosis, but I guess for now that’s just not happening

[@gusfring8405]

Are you male or female

[@Asadlemon]

@@gusfring8405 Assigned female at birth

[@sentientmop1801]

All of my friends say I 100% have adhd because I have one a brain that never stops moving and darting around different thoughts and I can’t not zone out and I can’t for the life of me write or listen

[@reenarae3083]

watching this to better understand and appreciate my students with ADHD. 😊

[@itz_caia514]

i have adhd and i never knew there were specific types until now. i feel like the best way to describe how adhd is for me is by the energy bursts i have throughout each day. for the majority of the day i’m quite chilled out but at some point i’ll get a massive energy boost and i have to burn off some of that energy for my brain to be able to function. if i don’t burn the energy then i’ll most likely struggle to sleep and will burnout. it feels as if my energy levels continuously increase and then decrease; almost like a wave that never stops. does anyone else relate?

[@skatebait]

I’m definitely inattentive adhd but I still have terrible impulse control. :/

[@artisabode]

I’m pretty sure I don’t have adhd but I’m very impatient :’)

[@hanfei6871]

I have ADHD and it’s awesome, challenging, but awesome. A lot of my friends have it too, we’re just better than normal people.

[@mko6965]

I have never been tested/diagnosed for ADHD but I feel like I might have it. Some of the things mentioned in this video such as being restless, blurting out inappropriate things, being easily distracted, low energy and struggling to focus resonated with me very strongly. When I was younger I was also very impulsive and hyperactive. That changed when I was around 9 when my parents broke up and shortly after I changed schools. After that I've been more reserved and only get these feelings of impulsivity and hyperactivity occasionally. I think it's to do with unintentional masking and trying to fit in to a new environment and new people. At school for some reason I can focus really well but at home I feel lost, like I have no motivation to do anything. I try to find new hobbies and learn new things, but ultimately I feel like I'm not interested and thus can't focus on it at all. I really wanna find out if I have ADHD or if I'm actually just lazy but I'm scared of asking my parents for a checkup on this. Luckily I have an appointment at school in a few weeks where I'm hoping that they do some sort of diagnosis. Thanks for reading, I felt like I just had to write something about my situation.

[@feuerflieger]

germany is still pretty behind on different kinds of adhd (and mental illnesses in general, borderline personality disorder i.e.) i often get frustrated when it seems like i know more than the professional does. that’s one of the reasons why i want to work in the field of psychology. my late therapist used to tell me i don’t have adhd because i’m too calm, completely ignoring all the other symptoms.

[@Markmark-yu1mf]

I have ADHD hyperactive which I was diagnosed with from since I was 5.now I am 15 and I think I am combined now.should I get a second diagnosis?😑😑

[@bingus_number1]

I think you should probably get it when your 23-27 cause adhd sometimes does go away in around 60% of people around that time

[@Ayznxc]

I never really known i had ADHD up until a doctor confirmed i do have ADHD, Inattentive ADHD to be exact i was shock but not really,but it was nice knowing i have ADHD:D

[@d.e.7397]

i didnt have it so much when i was a kid but after being diagnosed with anxiety and depression they said i have some symptoms resembling add/inattentive adhd like symptoms. then basically we came to the conclusion that those symptoms would go away once my anxiety/depression got better or i learned to cope with it better

[@kirbo222top]

I think i have combined adhd but idk

[@ra1nb0wdash7]

Not me having to rewind the video bc my adhd

[@ngoengeong]

"Always be kind to yourself" hits harder than it should.

[@Flopsi80]

I have the combined version of ADHD. I got my diagnosis when I was 31 years old. Never took any meds. My mom is my ADHD-coach. I got a lot of lists and rituals to getting my things done. I don't eat much sugar and use some natural things to help myself; micronutrients and herbs, get enough sleep, have a quiet environment, work at home... I was very bad at school, but I went to college with 26 years old. I got a very good master of arts in philosophy. Everything is possible, if you believe in yourself and learning and working topics and things you are highly interested in.

[@Narixia_]

combined adhd gang rise up 🎉

[@peanutbrown5397]

Ikr

[@ashpasch6004]

I work in healthcare. It's kind of sad when I see individuals that want to have something wrong with them. Or a diagnosis with something wrong with them. They think literally something is wrong with them. 🤔 Then you have individuals that don't really have anything wrong with them-. and take medication. We all have emotions. It's how you handle those emotions . We choose to either flatline and show no emotion and don't care about anything. Or sometimes we care too much and let everything us. You have to find the balance between both. Love others and love yourself and others can't love you there's nothing wrong with you it's them. You cannot change people. But you can always change yourself and make yourself a better person.

[@kuyaroonline]

I appreciate the timestamps ❤

[@Jerkich]

Amazing video! Thx for the information? it is really useful

[@ioriginale]

If you have ADHD you'll probably have to speed up this video. Just so you know

[@Dice-Z]

Not necessarily. Having ADHD doesn't mean you are a goldfish. And people who take interest in the topic can focus on it just fine.

[@zacharyhachey4166]

Way ahead of ya

[@procrastinates]

Nah, that's a you problem.

[@Kahvixtaide]

Don't call me out...

[@JustADogLover396]

Thank you, I was losing interest and forgot I can speed it up

[@abluecatthatcanread8491]

Beep

[@lexa2951]

This makes so much more sense to me now. The hyper side of ADHD is more of a common stereotype of what people think of when they think of ADHD. Which has also made me doubt if I really had it, now I know that know that I have inattentive ADHD. Also my cousin has ADHD and now I know why she is always so much more hyper then me even though I also have it.

[@CelineA545]

I got lucky was diagnosed young but im not hyperactive. So glad I was diagnosed it explains a lot.

[@jbn8705]

"Identify as"? Ridiculous. We're talking about a medical condition, can we please not entertain delusional fantasies? Other than that, the video was fine.

[@johnstuart2477]

Ikr, over been looking at adhd completely wrong. I shouldn't be taking meds, I should switch sides so I don't have it anymore. Duuhhhh

[@staraffectus2651]

Thanks for making this video. Im an inatentive type whos really struggled to understand why my adhd was so different from my siblings!! Now i understand though (i was actually diagnosed with adhd they just didnt explain all this to me)

[@MikoMikox]

U actually made it clear i have Combined ADHD , thank u ! now i understand more of other ADHD types and differences! 😌😊

[@darwn4739]

the aesthetic of this video was so nicee! it was almost like a adhd trap

[@jeremyhershberger3012]

Thanks for this video and its clear description of ADHD. I have combined type and though I have learned to manage it well I still struggle daily. Note that it is more correct to say that individuals assigned male at birth are more likely to have hyperactive type and individuals assigned female at birth are more likely to have inattentive type. This wording is more consistent with the research on ADHD types.

[@emmad6683]

Hello, the video is right. We're talking about people who identifie as male or female. Some reserach show that transfeminine girls have a brain far similar to cisgender girl than cisgender male. (same for FtM)

[@ddrogue474]

I am a combination adhd type. I am good at following directions, i especially enjoy puzzles. I was always accused of daydreaming as a child. I am now in my late 60's. School was very difficult for me, it didn't help that my mom decided i should start kindergarten when i was 4, turning 5 just before the end of the year. I have taught myself how to deal with my ADHD, mostly. I am respectful of others who need meds to help control their ADHD. God bless all of us

[@edgyfoxgirl8342]

I think I'm a type 3 Growing up, there were moments in my childhood where it shows that I had difficulty paying attention, forgetting stuff easily, becoming hyperactive, impulsively doing or saying something without thinking, and having problems trying to stand or sit still. For a long time I just thought that I was just being weird and have tried to mask this shame I felt for having these 'quirks' but after going to therapy for about 6 years. At 16, I was professionally diagnosed with ADHD and was given medication for it.

[@Charlotte757]

I’m n my late 20’s and I’m just learning about this. I’ve been diagnosed with anxiety and depression but I feel like it’s more than that

[@mushroooom8946]

Hey hey someone with diagnosed inattentive adhd Elementary I couldn’t focus, it’s like if all my teachers became the adults in Charlie Brown. Even when I tried my hardest to I couldn’t focus. I just learned to how write sentences in grade 4-6 when everyone else was writing paragraphs. I learn faster than most students but was was always considered dumb due to this one aspect I couldn’t fix. I am now on medication and my doctor even expressed how he thought I could even be considered gifted, which was strange to hear as I have never received anything that complimented my intelligence, but was nice to hear. My point is take care of yourself, if you feel something is different with you, don’t hesitate to go ask a professional, never hurts to check.

[@Lowkeywannapullfirealarms]

I relate to parts of both and mostly on the hyperactive side. I talk fast, am fidgety, and basically all those symptoms except for not being able to focus in class, etc. on the inattentive side i do get bored easily and get distracted a lot. When I can go get diagnosed all by myself I plan to do that since i suspect i have combined. Of course I wont self diagnose, but its on my list of suspicions. I have no idea why I typed all this all this so if you read it all just be glad i tried to use proper punctuation!

[@maggiestay2475]

Dang you really just described me in like 10 seconds

[@thepokemonadventureandmore2206]

Im 15 and I have inattentive ADHD and dyscalculia I only got diagnosed this year but it does explain all the struggles and why i struggle paying attention and get distracted extremely easily along with a mind moving at the speed of jet but after the diagnosis it all clicked

[@reens814]

i have been diagnosed with adhd for about 3 months ago now, i struggle with lack of attention which may be a factor to my forgetfulness, i also lack dopamine in my brain which gives me the lack of motivation. adhd is very complicated but its not much of a disability as people think

[@OctaviaSeen]

I love your little characters!

[@skyking6989]

I didn't think i had adhd because i wasn't running around and breaking stuff. Just couldn't focus or sit still. Always knew something wasn't right. Finally got diagnosed at 36 got medication and wow its life changing

[@Pato2_pato]

Learning more about ADHD in the goal to support someone else. Then slowly remembering how much you related to all these before and been asked to get diagnosis. But then you don't want to focus on yourself and make it about you, you want to support the other person REMMEBER THE FIRST GOAL SUPPORT THE OTHER😭

[@_____alyptic]

Combined type here although ive noticed I've been shifting to inattentive as I get older. Impulses still there though but controllable with meds

[@chriscantdraw]

I do believe I had some form of ADHD. I line up with every single symptom and can picture several examples of times I’ve struggled with them. Just about everyone I’ve ever met outside of my family has mentioned it before I even considered the possibility of having it. Whether it be close friends to literal strangers. It’s sparked me to do some research. Unfortunately my family doesn’t understand the concept of mental health and doesn’t believe most-if not all-diagnoses. I’ve gone this long without any proper diagnoses of any problem so I know I’ll be just fine, but it’s more for understanding myself better to know if I have it or not, alongside other mental-related issues.

[@ItssmeAniya]

I have inattentive adhd and growing up people always though I was lazy because elementary and middle school was difficult for me when it came to work, it actually made me sad that people didn’t understand what I had to go through on a every day basis

[@lisawhited6667]

Very helpful!

[@hannah-roselieghnieto3129]

Is it weird that this video got me listening til the end while not getting distracted 🫥

[@humanblep9212]

i got diagnosed when i was 8 and only found out last year. I have Combined type which is very interesting to me since it makes sense why i am how i am