Writing WITH vs WITHOUT ADHD Medication

[@maxolotl13]

I always write without medication, but not because it's better, just cause I get crazy tired and apathetic when I'm on it, and I can't be creative. Also, time blindness is such a pain. I have like 10 clocks at home lol. It's so nice to see that I'm not the only one. Your videos are so honest, I love it.

[@ADHDwriter]

Thank you, Max! It's always so interesting to learn the different ways people react to medications - it definitely doesn't work the same way for everyone, so I totally get where you're coming from. And me too about the clocks, plus thirty random alarms that I have already forgotten what they are supposed to remind me of XD

[@coach_thoma7553]

This was my entire life. This bring tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@netaricker2343]

I know this is an old video but I was re-watching it and I had the odd realization that I write better without meds because the whole reason that I can do my hour-long sprints is because I *don't* notice the time lmao

[@iiiiitsmagreta1240]

wrote a longer comment, but KZbin ate it :( Just wanted to say I relate to all of this so incredibly much. I have autism, and not ADHD (I think...?), but I deal with a lot of the same things - the hyperfocus vs zero focus, the way time vanishes when you're trying to get something done, the blaming yourself for not being as productive as you hoped to be, the way sleep sometimes seems to just not show up for no freaking reason. I'm still trying to find my own routine that works for me, and I feel like this video was an excellent reminder that said routine doesn't have to look quite the same as a neurotypical person's might; and to be more forgiving of myself for the challenges that come with this brain. So, thank you so much for making this, and I'm looking forward to more videos :) (also, the doggo commentary was spot-on XD )

[@ADHDwriter]

Thank you so much for your comment, Mattias. I'm so glad that I can remind anyone that not everyone's process has to be the same to still be effective. There's no wrong way to create, even if your way is frustrating at times! You really made my week and I'm so happy that you found my video!

[@knightofthewind1000]

I got diagnosed just over a year ago, and started medication a couple months ago. I'm currently trying to finish my first year of college (entirely online aaaa) Everything is due right now and I have been trying throughout the whole year to be better and more on top of things. The dose I started four days ago seems to really be working for me (fingers crossed it stays - though who knows how much it is due to last minute panic - though due to things being online that hasn't been kicking in 🤷‍♂️). But even so, desperately scrambling to get my work done at the last minute is worsened because I'm lacking a lot of the learning from not having processed the classes properly or at all. Even so, writing the last few days has felt like I was closer than ever to getting something done, if I just had a little more time. I don't want it to be because of the medication but it seems like it is. (I'm also sleeping well, good food, exercise etc.) It's really good to see someone else document the feelings on and off so I don't feel like I'm going crazy for having them myself. And it's honestly inspiring hearing you got through your degree. Definitely gonna watch this channel a lot from now on 😋

[@StephanieWhitson]

I am a new subscriber and even though I personally don't have ADHD, two of my children have been diagnosed with other things. I applaud you for making this videos and how real you are.

[@ADHDwriter]

Thank you so much, Stephanie! It's nice to see you here, your name pops up all the time in the Livestreams I go to, so it's lovely to have your familiar name here! I hope these videos can be a safe place to talk about these things so I can't wait to see what you think as time goes on!

[@StephanieWhitson]

@@ADHDwriter I'm still not used to being recognized from being in the live streams. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos:)

[@AuthorE.LSummers]

Thank you for sharing this

[@wendyscribbles]

My husband has ADHD that he doesn't take medication for because his parents refused it and he's not going to bother with it now and yes, the time blindness is a struggle. Which I didn't have a word for until this video, but almost every day I ask him to do something and he'll tell me "In a minute" and I wind up doing it myself because his minute has turned into 3hrs or he's gotten into something and same thing. I honestly think that if it wasn't for me and the kids his whole day time/night time routine would be nonexistent. Also the not sleeping. Here i was thinking it was undiagnosed insomnia but it's his ADHD. Which I should have known because my brother also has ADHD along with a slew of other mental health issues and he does the same thing so... Anyways. Great video. Very informative. Thank you.

[@ADHDwriter]

There's so much to learn about ADHD, especially when it comes to creative pursuits! I'm so glad this video gave you some insight - it's so much easier to manage the symptoms when you know what's a symptom in the first place. I know how it can be dealing with another ADHDer; before I truly knew what it was, I just knew my dad had it and it was a struggle dealing with because it looked very different and yet oddly similar to my own experience. Learning is so important in these situations. Thank you for telling me your experience! I love when these videos can help other because others help me so much with comments like these.

[@katendress6142]

Java is so cute. I had a Sheltie growing up. My friend had to go off her ADHD meds because she was trying to get pregnant. Now she has a son who's a little over a year old, and she's watching so that if he starts showing signs of ADHD she can get him the help he needs before he's 35.

[@ADHDwriter]

Thanks, Kat! (Java also thanks you) And that's really great. Getting a diagnoses when you're older without knowing anything about it can be so jarring; it's amazing to have a parent that looks out for that and makes sure the child is flourishing as much as they can so it doesn't come as a shock later. Thanks for watching!!

[@tamamawrites79]

Thank you~ As someone who can't take ADHD meds for medical reasons, this was an informative video. Kind of wish you didn't have to torture yourself to make it though.

[@ADHDwriter]

Thank you, TamamaWrites! The first week was definitely difficult, but it was my life for over 21 years before I was diagnosed so I knew what I was getting myself into. I'm glad it was informative! I really hope you enjoyed!