I've been off and on Adderall for 15 years. I don't take it on the weekends and I periodically take a few months off so my body doesn't get use to it. It makes a world of difference in my work performance. And I'm not walking in circles thinking about all the things I need to do. I actually get them done.
@SamuelsReview
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. I try to take one day a week off from Adderall XR, because I reached tolerance once and never want to go back to that place. I haven't seen too many people talking about not taking the medication daily.
@mlmc58
2 жыл бұрын
Same here. The "drug holidays" are helpful. I actually switched to Vyvanse recently because it's a bit more subtle.
@SamuelsReview
2 жыл бұрын
@@Fabulous2Me I had more side effects with regular. For some reason, it intensifies my anxiety and I'm jittery for the first hour. On XR, I haven't had that happen. I have figured out that I will crash on XR or it will be less effective, if I don't prioritize sleeping 6-8 hours.
@SamuelsReview
2 жыл бұрын
@@Fabulous2Me I appreciate the advice. If I have to make another switch, I'll make that suggestion 😊
@jeanetta2642
21 күн бұрын
I’ll start doing this. I’ve been lately having a fear of getting addicted to it because it’s so helpful. Thank you for this comment!
@Godisloven09
2 жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed with ADHD about 8 years ago and started on the same med. I didn’t want to but let me tell you, it has made a world of difference. I have a job where I need to focus all day everyday and this has been a life saver. Meds are fine as long as you talk to your physician and make sure you know the pros and cons. I lost weight when I first started, but now that’s not an issue.
@a.sydney5036
2 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh, focused annnnd lost weight??? Say no more! 🤣
@MALIK-sx2qq
2 жыл бұрын
The cackle I let out
@Lyndell239
2 жыл бұрын
How do you not have an issue with food? Is it possible my dose is too high?
@JT0007
2 жыл бұрын
Adderall is known as the devils dandruff for a reason. Stimulants Rx will ruin EVERYBODYS life eventually. Nobody should be on stimulants. 🇺🇸
@tiffanyferg
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for keeping me company while I (finally) cleaned my closet!! I am so glad to hear the meds have been helpful. I can relate to the day to day motivation struggles, inability to balance multiple tasks, and finding it difficult to keep up with people because it requires so much work. No clue if my attention problems are at all related to ADHD or something else entirely, but all these conversations about adults (and especially women) being diagnosed have been really encouraging!
@DarceyT
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly if you're a woman who has been called "ditsy", "lazy", "scatter-brained", "dumb blonde" because you're unorganised and late all the time, go talk to your doctor about neurodiversity/ADHD lol
@BusiMjiyakho
2 жыл бұрын
"Previously gifted" is a dead give away that you have some neuro divergence. When I watched your video about peaking early, I really thought you would say "then I got diagnosed with ADHD".
@a1ntcry1noveru
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarceyT i personally refer to myself as lazy all the time. Im so confused really. Idk if its laziness, depression, and/or adhd. It feels like all 3 at various points
@longlivebeans
2 жыл бұрын
I was a late bloomer too & didn’t start on adderall until my 30s. All I can say if I had this during my middle & high school years, I might not be working minimum wage jobs today lol.
@gatestimonymiracle1302
Жыл бұрын
Looooool we are on the same boat
@TWForeeever
7 ай бұрын
🫂🫂🫂
@meldoesnails7682
2 жыл бұрын
You are telling my my story! My academic career consisted of high standardized test scores and low academic performance. They brought in therapists to "fix" me. It didn't work and I could not complete undergrad. I am now 41 years old with a kid managing hyperactive ADHD. Learning about their disorder taught me about inattentive ADHD. I got a diagnosis and began treatment. Through the magic of Concerta, I have managed to open the nail salon that I tried to open in my 20's.
@TWForeeever
7 ай бұрын
Congratulations
@tashibalampkin8555
3 ай бұрын
That's so beautiful.
@MsFlipped365
2 жыл бұрын
This video right here is the TRUTH. I’ll speak for myself, I got diagnosed with ADHD at age 27. The binge-ing? Out of this world. During the panini press I was ordering from 3 different places A MEAL. All to feel something… more alive? Satisfied? Comfort? I think it has something to do with seeking a dopamine hit. I spent so much of my life feeling like I was such a mess. I used to leave work 5 hours after everyone else trying miserably to do what other folks made look SO effortless. I also struggled with emotional regulation and organization. Impulse buying? ALWAYS. It’s just nice to hear other folks talk about the difference that diagnosis and treatment has made for them. Thanks for sharing Kim!!
@tinaoliver7836
2 жыл бұрын
I got diagnosed last year. Yes, to the elimination of cravings. I have a desire to keep my home clean and organized.
@longlivebeans
2 жыл бұрын
Same! My house was in shambles before I finally got treatment lol. The mess & clutter & just utter chaos was pretty much a physical manifestation of my deteriorating mental health.
@daniellekobli2755
2 жыл бұрын
Did the medication do that for you or was it a combination of you willing to keep your space clean and medication helping you maintaining it? Of course I know a pill can’t make you do things but I’m curious how you got to that point? I’m still struggling with my symptoms (to be fair I am still in the process of finding the right dosis for me) and I wonder if I need to look into combining medication with therapy or a life coach to figure out the building the right habits part..
@C2G2
2 жыл бұрын
I am having a hard time believing that a pill can make you want to keep your house clean? I think you should take credit on your cleaning ❤ thats just what I think.
@C2G2
2 жыл бұрын
@@daniellekobli2755 Agreed with everything your saying.
@tinaoliver7836
2 жыл бұрын
@@daniellekobli2755 I can’t speak for everyone’s experience. But my meds have done wonders. Now, I also go to therapy as well. Prior to my diagnosis I didn’t have to mental capacity to keep my home or car organized. Not because I didn’t know how to or didn’t want to..just didn’t have the capacity. It would be very overwhelming and I was always embarrassed. Now that I have the resources, I’ve learned so much about maintaining my day-to-day. Yes, i have my lower functioning days.. and that to be expected. But overall, those meds changed my life for the better. It’s been almost two years and I wish I would’ve started treatment sooner. But again this is my experience lol 💕✨
@gabriellecas8308
2 жыл бұрын
Kim I’m really thankful that you did this video. I’ve suspected for a while now I have ADHD because it’s gotten to the point where it’s debilitating and I can’t do anything. I tried to bring this up with my GP and I got laughed at but I’ll insist on getting a psychiatrist to assess me bc I feel like I can do so much but my brain just. Stops me. And it’s really hard to explain to people who don’t go through it
@IshtarNike
2 жыл бұрын
If you're in the UK you can go through Psychiatry UK and the NHS right to choose. You can download a questionnaire and fill it in in advance.
@TK-cg4ks
2 жыл бұрын
This same thing happened to me. I finally gained the confidence to tell my GP and she just brushed me off and told me I was overreacting. It’s just so upsetting because why do people think we _want_ to feel like this?
@a.sydney5036
2 жыл бұрын
If neveeeeeerrr considered ADHD because strangely enough I was a good student, and I just imagined ADHD as being a kids issue., But my work life is struggle. I just resolved myself to the idea that there's a cap on what I can do "I'm just not a office job girl"...then I saw Kim's video in March, everything clicked. Now I'm just procrastinating on seeing a psychiatrist...
@gabriellecas8308
2 жыл бұрын
@@a.sydney5036 I have a similar story. I think I handled my adhd pretty well growing up and I’ve always procrastinated here and there which was normal. Anyway fast forward to university it was harder and harder to cope my usual way and it got worse the longer I was in university. Now I’m 100% convinced I have undiagnosed adhd. Anyway I *finally* scheduled another appointment with my GP so take this as a sign to do the same!
@gabriellecas8308
2 жыл бұрын
@@TK-cg4ks seriously. it just feeds into the stigma that mentally ill people are lazy and stupid when it’s not true. people who aren’t empathetic to adhd folks just truly view us as not trying hard enough when our brains really just stops us from doing stuff to the point that it affects our daily lives. no one should ever go through this but people on the outside think it’s so easy but it’s not
@RoyaltyAC
2 жыл бұрын
Binge eating is really common for those with ADHD. ADHD is a dopamine response disorder. Because ADHD brains don’t process dopamine very well, we are constantly craving food (such as sugar, carbs, or caffeine) or experiences that will give us that dopamine boost. ADHD brains are starved for dopamine which helps keep people focused so it can cause a proneness to depression, cause a lack of focus as well as having us hyper-focus on things that stimulate us. Dopamine is also important part in creating memory pathways for our brain so lacking it also causes forgetfulness.
@ortizblancajazmin
5 ай бұрын
Thank You
@vicky1rn52
4 ай бұрын
Very well articulated! Thank you for sharing that!
@zoebehave
10 ай бұрын
Not enough folks are talking about the complexities of neurotransmitter dysfunction. They're leaning on the historic shame associated with behavior that doesn't meet social standards. THANK YOU for telling the truth!
@The_1_She
2 жыл бұрын
Such a gift to BW this vid. To those of us who suffer and do not know why
@ParisLeShea
2 жыл бұрын
The “out of sight, out of mind” thing is soooo true. I have combined type adhd (thanks Kim because you were one of the people who inspired me to get diagnosed) and I try to tell my husband if I don’t see something in my house, my brain literally thinks it doesn’t exist. So that food in the fridge? Not there until I open the door. The clear containers are a lifesaver. If only my fridge was clear lol
@mirisparkleslikewhoa
6 ай бұрын
Oooh, I resonate with this. If they make a clear fridge, I'll be first in line and save you a spot, lmbo!
@CaptainSuspenders
2 жыл бұрын
As an adhd girlie with a heart condition, I'm green with envy right now but so happy for you. Miss when I could take my medication 😔
@TK-cg4ks
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 16, and for the longest time I thought I just had high functioning depression, and it took me till the begging of this year to really connect all of my symptoms to inattentive ADHD. The problem is that my parents aren’t necessarily supportive in that aspect because there is such a stigma against mental disorders. I feel like I have _so_ many ideas but so _little_ motivation and I just need advice on how to approach this topic to my parents in a way that they’d understand and book an evaluation for me? (For reference they are first generation Africans)
@no-one00
2 жыл бұрын
Omg I was in the same boat as you two years ago. I hope your parents end up supporting you, mine never did and of course my grades got worse over it and it worsened my relationship with them. Rn I’m in the process of getting a psychiatrist to help me. I need a lot of help and I’m finally 18 which will make my situation much better than when I was trying so hard alone at 16, with no help! Good luck to you! Be easy on yourself and remember you have adhd! Keep fighting if you can although it’s exhausting
@SamuelsReview
2 жыл бұрын
One attempt would be to research people from your community that have ADHD via online and attempt to see if anyone is someone your parents respect. It would be good if you could locate that person's story too. It could destigmatize the diagnosis for them and led to them helping you in your journey.
@tlowery2074
2 жыл бұрын
Id recommend finding some online resources from professionals to give your concerns some weight! There are psychiatrists on social media that explain things in a clear and concise format that can relay your experience and provide some second hand backup for you to present your symptoms to them in a way they’ll view as more clinical/legitimate. I’m sure there are articles out there too.
@iheartmaiya
Жыл бұрын
im 19 & the way i relate so much omgggg
@LeeyaMakesNoise
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Kim! This is so closely mirrors my experience of being on adderall for just under 3 months now. As sad it is to say I was completely flakey with everything in my life- friends, family, work, myself and while that hasn't magically shifted over night- my capacity has improved so much the past few months, even while on a low dosage. I've been also unpacking and exploring the built up shame I've harbored my entire life and starting to incorporate it into my artwork. I'm also interested in speaking with other late diagnosed neurodivergent Black women and learning about their experiences . This has been the most productive, fulfilling and eye-opening past months I can remember in a while. The difference is wild and though there's still so much more I need to work on, it doesn't feel so overwhelming like it used to.
@keyanatinae
2 жыл бұрын
I just got a neuropsych exam done last month and I’m still waiting for the results. I’ve taken Adderall without a prescription and it’s helped me immensely but my issue is that I’m in recovery so, people are hesitant to prescribe me a stimulant that can be abused but I don’t have anything in my medical records that states I’ve abused any of my prescriptions and I’m willing to take random drug tests and go in for random pill counts. I’ve been prescribed Straterra in the meantime of me waiting for my exam results to come in. I have a new psychiatrist and she’s a black woman. She’s amazing. She listens to me. I feel heard, seen and understood. She said she’d prescribe me adderall as soon as the results came back which is huge! For me, at least haha. Love your channels and content girl! Glad things are going good for you :)
@keyanatinae
2 жыл бұрын
Btw I’m 29 and I finally got this situation under control.
@lovehatetragedy823
2 жыл бұрын
Does your Dr. do televisits? I would love a black doc, and I have been looking for a neuro psychologist because I want someone who can have me brain mapped 🧠.
@mstarry
2 жыл бұрын
@@lovehatetragedy823 if you have insurance, your provider can assist locating a center/hospital/institute that'll conduct a neuropsychology evaluation for ADHD/learning disabilities. And I'm also going the same "tele" route looking into finding a black therapist through.
@mstarry
2 жыл бұрын
@@keyanatinae I got diagnosed late too! At 30, I knew something was wrong but my doctors would, say nope, you good....ugh.
@somethingelse419
2 жыл бұрын
How can you take Adderall without a prescription?!
@AlineBaldino
2 жыл бұрын
I was recently diagnosed and started taking the medication and my experience is so similar to yours! I’m glad to see more and more people losing the fear of taking (doctor prescribed and recommended) medication. This stigma only hurts people and holds us back from living fulfilling lives.
@apolop.r.4325
2 жыл бұрын
After watching this I couldn't help but to get emotional. I've been thinking about getting medication for some time now and seeing you go past so many of the same struggles that I go through and thrive... I started to tear up. Thank you for documenting your journey.
@CosmicGlitterGoddess
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could’ve been diagnosed with anxiety/depression, maybe even adhd, years before I actually was. I would’ve been better off. The thing that annoys the crap out of me about blck folks is, it’s denied constantly and written off as wypipo shyt. I’m glad the importance of mental health being embraced.
@KingofReads
2 жыл бұрын
You mentioning waiting all day to do content and recording at 8-9 o’clock and I’m just now getting ready to record 🙃 DRAG ME
@skj4279
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you did this update. I was diagnosed with ADHD last year and have been on adderral since summer of 2021. I had a similar experience realized that I still had a certain type of anxiety. I know it sounds woo-woo but meditation has helped me a lot with that leftover anxiety. Learning how to clear my mind, and forming a different relationship with my anxiety has truly gone a long way.
@mlmc58
2 жыл бұрын
Meditation is definitely helpful too. For me, the medication has just been one step. I have to consistently add other tools to help manage.
@jackcullen5085
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kim for making this video! I am on a ADHD journey myself(21), but I have even procrastinated getting a diagnosis because every time I bring it up to my parents they take it as an opportunity to tell me I'm lazy/looking for excuses/trying to blame them. You were the first and currently one of the most valuable sources in my life for anecdotal(but well researched) takes regarding ADHD. You give me confidence to further the process of getting my life somewhere I want it to be, with these stories that are (way too) relatable to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
@squirrelsinmykoolaid
2 жыл бұрын
Just came to say you are not lazy!! Honestly the more I think about it the word lazy gets more and more ableist.
@Girlbffr98
2 жыл бұрын
You are not lazy,and I’m proud of you!!!
@lext.8813
2 жыл бұрын
Water isn’t enough when on stimulants. I had to add Gatorade zero, pedialyte, and have rotated a few sugar free electrolytes into my routine. Ice pops are the best.
@TWForeeever
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this comment
@jalovlie
5 ай бұрын
Good info. Thank you
@parklady4233
2 жыл бұрын
I am glad you found out you have ADHD. I found out in my 40’s and it has been a revelation.
@aic0809
2 жыл бұрын
Same! Thank you for saying this. I spent so much of my life beating myself up. Learning that I had ADHD at the big age of 40 was life changing!
@melissab3217
2 жыл бұрын
How did you find out? I have always suspected that I have ADHD but want to know for sure.
@parklady4233
2 жыл бұрын
@@melissab3217 I took Sudafed, the behind the counter version, for a new allergy I developed. Then I went to a lecture that usually would make me fall asleep. But, I didn’t. I looked up active ingredients and what it treated and figured out I may have inattentive ADHD. I went to a psychiatrist and got formally diagnosed and on medications. I was 40 years old.
@msbell221982
2 жыл бұрын
I found out at 37. Got on Vyvanse and Wellbutrin and was able to lose 44 pounds. I gained 20 back and think I need to increase my Vyvanse. If I do this I’m sure I’d lose more weight.
@parklady4233
2 жыл бұрын
@@msbell221982 how you like Wellbutrin? I have been thinking about it.
@kojwolfe
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 23, I got diagnosed at 19 with ADHD. However, at the time, I was also diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. I took stimulants at first but then once I got in a super structured routine, i thought i didn't need it anymore. So I stopped. Years later, the depression is gone but the ADHD remains and everything you said I have experienced for so long and still am. It was more manageable as a child because most things around me were structured. I have an appointment with a psychiatrist after being off of the stimulant for a few years and I am so excited. I hope to experience a tremendous shift in the way I internalize most things and how those thoughts become so debilitating, and my productivity and discipline. I need that at this point because I want to see my dreams come true and I feel like without something to balance the chemicals in my brain, I will never get to the optimum level of productivity I know I am capable of. Thank you so much for sharing your experience Kim! ❤
@Isy5672
2 жыл бұрын
I just finally got diagnosed at 23 and this video spoke to my experiences so deeply! I’ve been hesitant about medication for the same reasons almost everyone is but now I’m feeling so much more comfortable about bringing the idea up with my doctor. I’m ready to not just scrape by. I want to live my life fully! Thank you for being so open Kim.
@lovehatetragedy823
2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for you! Girl this is literally my life story. I couldn't believe all the similarities. ADHD is an awful disorder that effects much more than your attention span, or levels of hyperactivity. Adult ADHD is real, and will quietly destroy every aspect of your life, your relationships, and even your self confidence if you don't get a handle on it. I always hear from people ADHD isn't real, or that the medication is bad, and (my favorite) just change your diet. Unsurprisingly it is always from a random person with no medical degree or any idea what all my medical history entails 🤦🏾♀️. I've tried Strattera, Vyvanse, and phentermine. I seen some improvement, but not enough to really help. So thank you so much for this video, I am inspired hearing there is potentially light at the end of the tunnel. I plan to speak with my doctor to see if Adderall is a better fit for me.
@tinyhipsterboy
2 жыл бұрын
For what it's worth, I have ADHD and anxiety together too. I'm on an SSRI (escitalopram; iirc the brand name is Lexapro) for the anxiety and immediate release Adderall for the ADHD. The anxiety meds help decrease how often I get panicky for no reason, and my adderall does help with my social anxiety, but I also find that having something to fidget with really helps with the anxiety. I have a spinner ring I wear when I go out that helps a ton! I'm still trying to find better ways to help with the anxiety in general, though. I have a book that takes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy that I've been meaning to read, but that's about it. All I know is the SSRI did really help me be able to step back and recognize what's Anxiety Brain and what's my normal brain, even if I'm still super anxious in the moment.
@JAytch2010
2 жыл бұрын
Wow... You've literally described my life. My apartment is horrible, I'm ashamed for people to see it so I never invite anyone over. When you talked about your social life and people being out of sight out of mind that's me, which sucks because my career is based on relationships I establish, nurture and grow. My eating is out of control. I'm the heaviest I've ever been, I have overdue projects that have yet to be done. I feel like I'm failing. I don't have health insurance so seeing a psychiatrist is challenging. I start school in the fall and I'm honestly really concerned for my ability to focus and complete tasks. Your ADHD videos really help me entertain the possibility of getting on Adderall again. Thank you for your transparency.
@alexelijah651
2 жыл бұрын
Not diagnosed or on a prescription at the moment but I know my mind and this kind of insight is exactly what I need at the moment before I take my next steps. Thanks kim!!!😊
@caitlinsmith8974
2 жыл бұрын
If you have trouble sleeping, get a weighted blanket. When I got back on medicine I was going crazy with the lack of sleep, because I love sleep. But a weighted blanket helped lot
@masterofnothing2360
2 жыл бұрын
When I tell you this is so affirming! I received an adhd diagnosis a few months ago and started adderall and it has literally been life changing. I almost cried when I was able to focus on my work. I was a little resistant to take it at first but now I drink my water, take my addy, and keep it pushing! I’m working on setting up systems to help me keep up with cleaning, mundane tasks, etc. But I would actually be out of work if I didn’t get diagnosed, that’s how bad my ability to focus had become. I’ve also lost my uncontrollable urge to shop. I thought I just liked to shop for years; medication made me realize it was an impulse likely related to my adhd and lack of impulse control
@Luvanmusiq
2 жыл бұрын
Haaaay 1989. I die for your honesty. Been so healing and entertaining watching you the past few weeks (recently found you). Annnnd I’m a black clinical child psychologist and LOVE to hear your take on this. I used to do ADHD evals, too. More importantly, yess to you feeling good and living great! Moving to the D and 🗣I’m trying to be at this black women’s happy hour!
@AestheticJunkiex
2 жыл бұрын
Yess ADHD medication is life changing! I would recommend it for any adult who has been diagnosed and is struggling, there is no need to struggle unmedicated because of the stigma towards meds. My experience is very similar to yours Kim. It’s like all the brain fog is lifted and it’s the only thing that really helped me with executive dysfunction (it keeps me out of bed!). The only issue for me is I already struggle to put on weight so I need to make sure I eat well while on it.
@FrancescaGeorgiou
2 жыл бұрын
There's SO SO much I wanna say about this. But for now, so happy for you and thank you for sharing your experience. I was diagnosed at 27 and been on Ritalin since. Regarding anxiety - I know I've felt it (other people have mentioned it too) at times my sensory issues have intensified on medication. I used to consistently FEEL overload to the point where I accepted the overwhelm as default. But now it's in bigger, more aggressive and short lived waves (especially with sound). So sometimes I gotta put my headphones on, even if the only thing that's getting to me is the fan or the sound of my computer. Headphones / allowing myself to go quiet / dim the lights - I wouldn't even have enough cognitive motion to look out for myself like that before! Wild! Hope this helps!
@taylorwilliams4847
2 жыл бұрын
I got diagnosed last month. Was super nervous about getting on adderall too. But your video is what pushed me to do it. I already have 22 years of missed opportunities. And I just wasn’t functioning like an adult. Like my room is a mess. Just a month on it I’m loving it. I had the same EXACT experience with food before I got on it. My appetite decreasing was the first thing I noticed. The only issue is actually getting the adderall. No one has it in stock. I had to call ELEVEN pharmacies yesterday to find one that had it in stock. Ridiculous!
@sasamafrass
2 жыл бұрын
I got my child accessed by a neuropsychologist and they have ADHD. They are 7 and the Dr recommended occupational therapy and I'm still waiting to get in with an OT. So happy to hear you taking charge of your ADHD.
@mstarry
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for getting started early! I was able to get myself evaluated 2.5/3 years ago and now focusing on how my brain truly works!
@sasamafrass
2 жыл бұрын
@@mstarry it's such a long process and insurance doesn't seem to want to pay for anything but hopefully it makes their life easier than without the help
@tyronita
2 жыл бұрын
You are able to do what others can't at such a high level with adhd so we can only imagine how far you'll go now! Love your work. Your voice is such a valued contribution to the community.
@msbell221982
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. ADHD must be a spectrum disorder because I really struggle even with meds. My life definitely reflects it.
@iamlisaevans
2 жыл бұрын
Adderall has improved my quality of life so much! I'm on extended release and I have so much more energy and my anxiety has lessened. It has truly been a gift for me personally. Thank you for speaking out about this. It's so helpful to hear other black women speak on this and normalize it.
@SPQRKlio
2 жыл бұрын
Adderall absolutely helped me when I was taking it. It wasn’t about food bingeing (though it helps with that), but about focus on getting things done without feeling sludged and silted up, and it didn’t hurt my creativity as I’d feared. I stopped taking it some years ago (for specific necessary reasons). I know I need to look into getting a new prescription. But even knowing how much it might help, it’s too hard to figure out how. Hard to figure out without the help of adderall, I guess.
@IshtarNike
2 жыл бұрын
Funnily enough after you mentioned your ADHD last year (?) and I gradually found out that I have it myself. A lot of work struggles I had suddenly made sense. Honestly ADHD is nuts. I'm still waiting on an official diagnosis but I'm 90% sure I have it based on reading both lay and clinical literature. What's amazing is how apparently effective ADHD meds are. They're not like SSRIs. I can count on one hand the number of people who rave about SSRIs the way they rave about the efficacy of ADHD meds. My ADHD recently got me fired from a job I really liked (and needed for rent!). I really want to get it sorted and I'm 100% open to medication if that's what's recommended.
@katscandance
2 жыл бұрын
I finally decided to get on medication earlier this year! I’ve been on 10mg adderall the past 8 months and it’s been great! Ive been able to do amazing at work and getting shit done in general. I’m more socially aware and able to behave normal in social situations. Only downsides I’ve found is appetite suppression, feeling tired in the morning if I took my meds super late, and of course, the cost of psychiatrist appointments.
@ThehudsonbrandTV
19 күн бұрын
Omg it does give you peace!! This is so true because just like you I had a racing mind and could never focus on one thing my whole life now I take 7.5 a day and it makes the biggest difference
@eunique612
2 жыл бұрын
So glad to see improvements in your life. I’m only on my second month of my medication. Your last video was super helpful in my journey and is what pushed me to get checked and diagnosed.
@the_artful_rabbit
2 жыл бұрын
This couldn't have come at a more auspicious time for you to have dropped this video. I had been seeing a psychiatrist to discuss my anxiety which had gotten so bad it was preventing me from working. I felt so overwhelmed. I think that first time I watched your video about ADHD I had never thought it was something that I had (for the same reason you listed, I was no hyperactive, I did well in school - only in subjects I already had an interest in) and just didn't connect with enough of the symptoms to feel that it was something to be considered. Cut to months later and I randomly came across a video of a woman discussing having inattentive ADHD. And her sharing her experiences and the similarities in the way it presented in her was exactly how I felt. Which threw me into doing a lot of research on the inattentive type specifically and I just about felt like I could cry. It made so much of my life made sense. Why it felt like an uphill battle and extra hard to do work now and schoolwork as a child. Why no matter how hard I try I just cannot arrive to places on time as well as a number of other symptoms that point to me having inattentive ADHD. I had always thought ADHD was outside the realm of possibility for me because of how much I had accomplished without ever stopping to think about how achieving these successes have been a lot harder than they needed to be. I rewatched your ADHD video just yesterday and I just booked a screening this morning. It's in September. I'll have to wait and see what the results say but thank you for sharing your experiences, I may have been slow on the uptake but it challenged me to question behaviours and coping mechanisms that I had established as a "normal" way to live.
@annoyedbyyourface
2 жыл бұрын
I don't have ADHD but I have multiple mental illnesses so I take antidepressants. So I totally relate to the AR situation because prior to taking meds, I thought I had IBS and AR *for years* but I'm completely fine now. And it's really interesting that it took me having a doctor who wasn't fatphobic to put the pieces together. Like, she literally said "You know, mh plays a big part in your digestive health so maybe try the meds prior to me diagnosing you with IBS" and she was right! As soon as my meds kicked in, my digestive health vastly improved. The human body is such a complex thing lol.
@Taangxx
2 жыл бұрын
It must have been fate that I came across this video. For the past week I've been seriously contemplating medication for my ADHD. I know it effects everyone differently but this has really convinced me to make that move. The only thing that worries me is the thing that you mentioned first - your eating habits changed. I don't really over eat or binge now but I lose weight really fast so I'm afraid it could get a title extreme on the Adderall 😞
@lolalolady
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Your initial video on ADHD was very relatable, as someone who was diagnosed this year. I’ve considered taking medication but was hesitant for the same reasons you mentioned. Definitely taking it into consideration now.
@willybeama1
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, the eating thing hits home for me. I never feel satisfied. I never once thought that problem could be related to my untreated adhd. Just wow. I need to schedule an appointment.
@MediumGhettoMachiavellian
2 жыл бұрын
I’m having my first appointment for a psychoanalysis this week everything you said has resonated deeply excited to take that first step towards actually taking care of my mental health and getting the resources I need.
@jamesr9040
2 жыл бұрын
Omg! I loved this video! I’ve been going to therapy for three years, and while things have improved, there was still a problem. We figured out that my anxiety was coupled with adhd, I’m now on medication; I’m calmer, I’m more focused, I don’t ruminate and my cravings are gone too! I feel so free and I’m so thankful for the change. I definitely am on the same team as you on this subject. I love all your videos, you always get me thinking and having me screaming 😂 at times. Thank you for sharing your journey! 💝
@jalovlie
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the representation. I actually just picked up my prescription today. I’ll start in the morning. I’m actually a bit nervous ervous about taking meds but it’s got to be better than the struggle I’ve been having for so long.
@RedisNotaFlavor
2 жыл бұрын
so you trying to tell me Kim was operating at half capacity this whole time and still built a successful business? 🤔
@hillarytaylor69
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I’m current 33 and just made an appointment to see the VA mental health provider about anxiety and possibly having ADHD for June 5. From the binge eating, to being an overachiever and “perfectionist”, I have been struggling for years. I’m so ready to get this under control!
@tfh5575
2 жыл бұрын
you finding solutions for the same problems i have been having for many years gives me hope. happy for you 💗
@jeanetta2642
21 күн бұрын
Love these videos! It feels great to know that there’s someone that I can relate to.
@marianar2948
2 жыл бұрын
13:05 "ITEMS ARE LINKED BELLOW PLEASE DO NOT HARASS ME ABOUT IT" 😂 KIM YOU'RE THE BEST!!! Honestly it's just nice seeing you feeling so good. And I bet many people can relate to your enthusiasm over a travel bag! Thanks for spreading awareness ofr ADHD 😃
@ANeal360
2 жыл бұрын
This just gave me the courage to go and get evaluated. I was hesitant because of the stigma but I need it. Thank you Kim. :)
@ski740
2 жыл бұрын
You don't even know if you need it. smh
@vicky1rn52
4 ай бұрын
Your energy and positivity is infectious! Listening to just how you talk and express yourself puts me in a good mood😆 At almost 43 I've been working through the realization that I've been living with undiagnosed ADHD. Life has been a challenging and my brain seems to become more difficult to work with. I appreciate your content and the platform you've created for others to share their own experiences. It is truly helping me understand my own experience and figure out what direction to take with this new knowledge moving forward!
@Notcoral89
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve suspected for a long time that I have adhd and you talking about the shame of binging (me too) and not living up to your potential really rings true for me. Funny how a lot of the struggles of adhd would be barriers to getting a diagnosis and treatment but this video has inspired me to finally begin the process. Thank so much for sharing your experiences Kim, it means a lot 🥹
@a.sydney5036
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Everything revolves around food. I eat one meal a day generally....but I SPEND THE WHOLE DAYYYYY DECIDING! IT'S DRAINING!!!!!!! And I binge. EVERY MEAL HAS TO AN EXTRAVAGANZA! Delicious, desert, soda, the works.
@ThehudsonbrandTV
19 күн бұрын
Hearing someone else say all this stuff I feel like you’re describing me to a T this is a great video needed to hear all of this
@SmartArtzzz
2 жыл бұрын
I’m super big on seeking all options to treat mental health because it can transform the quality of your life. I have an anxiety disorder and it’s great to finally live life without the imposing stress. Psychopharmaceuticals can be life changing.
@pdpUU
2 жыл бұрын
Understanding nuerodivergence changed my thoughts on free will! I now see that sooo much advice out there is ableist. “Just think positive!” “You have to have discipline if you want to succeed” “Why don’t you just ____” “You’re not trying hard enough” Misses the fact that many people DO want to create, contribute, provide, but don’t have the brain chemistry/structure to act on it. Biggest thing that changed for me with treatment was emotional regulation!!! And I had done meditation/journaling for years. Those helped, and are still a part of my practice, but medication was like night and day. I could finally see my problems and think through them practically. Something upsetting could happen and it wouldn’t ruin my whole day (or whole week). I didn’t feel the need to use harmful coping mechanisms - I could just cope, and direct myself to useful strategies! Glad to hear your experience, and just reading through these comments makes me feel so seen.
@a.sydney5036
2 жыл бұрын
OMG!!!!!!! OUTTA SIGHT OUTTA MIND! I'm like this with my family and friends.
@MS-dh9gh
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this update. yeah, I have been medicated for 10 years, and i'm watching your video looking around my mess of an apartment, looking at my unanswered emails, feeling so isolated. what you have shared about how the medication hasn't helped you is extra helpful to receive, because I am feeling unmotivated in my mess, while medicated. I just wrote to an adhd coach, maybe that'll help? I appreciate you sharing where you are at, it's gives some perspective to know how others are dealing with medications and adhd and all the aspects of life, not just short term career tasks.
@coilycutie436
2 жыл бұрын
This comment probably won't reach your eyes but I just wanted to tell how much of a tremendous impact you've had on my life. I'm 18, in my first year of uni, trying to get through a very difficult degree and I'm currently 3 weeks behind on work because I had a bit of a crisis (by bit, I mean extreme). I've missed lectures, sleeping all day and generally numb because of the overwhelming anxiety of not being able to study. I was (probably still am) suffering through extreme burnout from first semester. Uni was such a jump from high school that I just now realised how underdeveloped my executive function is. I checked out your video about adhd by chance, to see if the tips resonated with me and it ended with me in tears, hours later with a tabs filled with adhd self assessments, I figured out I might have adhd. I recently just went through another massive mind crisis (I hate my brain honestly). Lots of tears and a call to my countries' mental health helpline lead to them also suspecting I might have adhd. So off to the psychiatrist I go I'm conflicted but feel numb at the same time. Relief because this might be the start of me actually figuring out how to actually use my brain but also grief(if that's the right word) for all the time ill feel like i've lost and the mental turmoil this whole thing is causing. But I digress. Just wanted to inform you that your video (and the failing out of Harvard one since I'm going through something similar) is the one I related to the most as a black girl. I'm running out of mental energy right now but thank you soooo much. I wish you peace and love.
@mykhaelbrandon
2 жыл бұрын
Meditate to keep the anxiety in check. Either in the morning or when you feel the anxiety coming. My anxiety was so bad I thought I was having heart attacks. But i have since created a prayer altar with candles, well being books, and spirituality books. I created a meditation playlist for whatever I feel is triggering my anxiety. BUT MEDITATIONS DAILY OR WHEN NEEDED IS LIFE CHANGING. 10-30mins
@mykhaelbrandon
2 жыл бұрын
Fresh tea and herbs like Chamomile has brought my anxiety down significantly as well
@dalpowers
2 жыл бұрын
I was on Adderall B4 the pandemic and ended up getting off and haven't gotten back on. I have ICD & am Bipolar. I've been thinking about getting back on it. I have some of the Same symptoms you have and am about to change doctors because my current doctor is more of a holistic doctor. At first I liked that, but when I brought up that I was on Adderall she steered me in a more of a healthy holistic care. I was ashamed of being on it because I didn't want folks to think I was crazy or try to make me feel bad. Now, IDGAD what Anyone has to say and Hey....Noone has to know! 😜❤️💯 Thank you for sharing this Kim!! Really appreciate it!! 🙏🏾❤️💯
@mzzzzzzday
2 жыл бұрын
Girl...it's the motivation for me. I can clean, and get it ready. But I can never keep it that way. And sometimes I literally can't find the energy or motivation to do it. And the embarrassment of it being that way. Like no you can't come over, no you can't get in my car. And I have the bins, the labels, etc. But I cannot keep it that way.
@moshimoshi533
9 ай бұрын
The binge eating is so real though. I was just diagnosed with adhd and i have always struggled with getting a dopamine hit from food!
@Beah837
2 жыл бұрын
Adhd is often comorbid with eating disorders..I think they're connected because ADHD affects impulse control
@JuwanTV
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this story with us. I think I might have ADHD/ADD myself but it's difficuilt to get doctors to help me with these issues and not just assume that I'm looking for pills. Update: I saw a very kind and experienced ADD/ADHD specialist who diagnosed me with ADD! I started my Adderall a few months ago and it has made a major difference in my life. Before starting the medication, I struggled to get out of bed b/c the anxiety was dibilitating. I experienced lots of anxiety before doing mundane tasks like getting out of bed, showering, walking my dogs (who I love dearly). This caused me to procrastinate terribly. Now I still experience a little bit of anxiety on the medication but its not nearly as bad. One of my biggest struggles with the medication changing my appetite is that I struggle to eat anything even when I’m off of the medication. Though this is great for Kim, I’m 5’3 and usually weigh 113-115 lbs. since starting the medication I weigh 110-112. I kind of miss the cravings that I used to have for food because at least I was eating more than enough food. Now I’m constantly walking a thin line between being at a healthy weight & starving myself unintentionally.
@wistfulwriter7
2 жыл бұрын
Please do a follow up on how you manage anxiety in the future. Because I have both and it's hard to sort what to deal with first since so much anxiety stems from ADHD. You're the best!
@nene8120
2 жыл бұрын
Love the update, our similarities in eating habits is insane and it feels good knowing I’m not alone in this. I’m so glad I found your channel and that it led me to getting help for my adhd
@ayanomar1408
2 жыл бұрын
seeing that life changed for you after seeking help! I just started therapy and expressed to my therapist that I think I have ADHD or ADD and I am at the first step but looking forward to have my life together❤️
@jasmineb8976
2 жыл бұрын
I just got diagnosed last week and god I cannot wait to take adderall thank you so much for the update it made me so excited to see hopefully some changes in my life. You are awesome!!!
@lainymag6450
2 жыл бұрын
So your adderall journey sounds incredibly similar to mine, and I've been on it for a couple years now. As someone who was an extremely anxious child and a fairly anxious adult, I would say get the slow release and stick with it. Eat well, drink lots, and keep yourself stimulated when the anxiety creeps up. I feel this distance and control from the anxiety I never felt before adderall, it just took time. Almost like my brain needed to work out how to react and respond with the meds
@AisforAwesomeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Omg relating to your “before” so hard rn 😩😩
@EmeraldArcherr
2 жыл бұрын
Wow this really came at the right time. For years I've been experiencing all the things you mentioned Kim (all the way down to the acid reflux etc haha ) and feel like I'm losing it, so I finally set up an appointment with a psychiatrist to see whats up tomorrow. I'm also skeptical of medication but I NEED that peace of mind you mentioned here, so I'm grateful for this vid and to hear it's been going so well for you!!🙏🏾 🙌🏾
@mstarry
2 жыл бұрын
And this, Kimberly, is why I appreciate your channel. 💜 I sent your 1st ADHD video to my parents because you explained by situation perfectly. They still dont get it and I got this brain-thing from them! I was diagnosed with ADHD (30) 3 years ago and started taking meds 2 years ago. I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND!
@spaghettimac63
2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for you Kim!!! Thank you for sharing your story and the effects of ADHD medication. It truly can help break some of the stigma around the topics of Black mental health and taking medication to manage symptoms. Also some people do take both antidepressants and ADHD meds. Always talk to your doctor and discuss treatments because it can affect your health in different ways. I was diagnosed with ADHD in December 2020 and started meds in January 2021. I can for sure see a difference in my life, eventhough I still struggle in areas. My family sometimes make comments bout me taking meds, but IDC it helps me manage life. About a month after I started my ADHD meds, I felt like a mental fog had been lifted. My head felt silent and I could organize my thoughts better. I image it would be like a person with blurry eyesight using glasses for the first time. Also I shout from the high heavens that Pills DO NOT teach skills. ADHDers must assemble a tool box full of strategies that work For YOU! Meds won’t teach you discipline, it won’t turn you into a genius overnight, nor will it motivate you. You have to build systems and routines. I have been seeing a therapist for 3 years (before my diagnosis), I exercise regularly, eat keto diet foods, I quit drinking 2 years ago (before my diagnosis) as well. The skills and heathy habits I built over time helps me get through rough days. However medication did make a difference. The medication made it a bit easier to maintain my heathy habits and it lifted my brain fog.
@Heyu7her3
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, now that I'm medicated, I'm discovering that some stuff is habitual that I'll have to work on addressing.
@unicornwitchprincess1004
2 жыл бұрын
My doctor basically required me to take anti-anxiety medication and Adderall, take your doctor’s advice and try out the combo. It’s very helpful, you feel like a real human, it’s subtle, but very helpful!
@1stpageplacementNet
2 жыл бұрын
As a counselor...I appreciate your sharing. I'm proud of you for taking charge of your quality-of-life Kimberly. I endorse your courage, transparency and journey. When Adderall works the way it should, according to Segil, “it triggers the neurotransmitters in the prefrontal cortex, an area responsible for executive functioning, thus improving your concentration and focus. Then it triggers dopamine in the basal ganglia, which facilitates calm and can alleviate hyperactivity and impulsivity. What are your thoughts on speaking with your counselor about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or other talk, person centered therapy?
@lynorasholistic-healing8317
2 жыл бұрын
Everything you said is so in point! I need a prescription!! Thanks doll!
@InkLady
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, really, it feels so good to see someone who gets MY adhd and how it manifests SO similar to yours, in real time apparently haha, this past year
@classyuniversity4898
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sooooo soooo truly grateful that you made this video. Thank you so much bc I was feeling so alone”unique” for having these thoughts and actions lol. I have explored the thought of medication but much like you were I was very leery. I have been following your channel since you were For Harriet💜 in front of your beautiful emerald green chair lol So I am a true fan of your work and study’s. I am encouraged to move forward bc it makes a difference when I can see and feel(even though the video lol) that you have elevated. So thank you again and I’m so happy for you…. honestly you didn’t have to let us in.
@ashleyabaddie
2 жыл бұрын
The things you are talking about that meds helped you with is my current problems that’s crazy.
@marlishajean1283
2 жыл бұрын
Love that it’s working for you!
@SweetLibertyTravels
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you girl! Your video has helped me so much. I've known for years I have undiagnosed ADHD but I still did nothing about it. My story is almost the same as yours. I excelled in school, college, and my career but everything else in my life is a mess. Even my tasks at work are a mess at times causing my anxiety to be on 💯. I finally spoke with my PCP today and I was diagnosed with ADHD and given my first prescription. I'm so excited to see how this change will improve my quality of life after we find the family of meds that work for me ❤️🙏🏾🤞🏾
@layloniefoluke155
2 жыл бұрын
this is so my story. I have such a hard time staying organized, stuff is everywhere and it drives me bonkers. I know it's ADHD but I'm afraid to take Adderall as I suffer anxiety and I don't want it to cause more anxiety. @Kimberly Nicole Foster, how were you able to make it through college successfully with ADHD. I'm in my bachelor's program and it is whoa. Mind is everywhere.
@rosannepaige2621
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video I needed to hear the good, bad, and the ugly .
@hollymcmahon3506
2 жыл бұрын
Yes girl yes all of that !.Best description ever of before and after.
@brigettenicklas
2 жыл бұрын
I did recently go off my anxiety medication for a month, although I will be easing myself back to my original dosage. First it was Lexapro and then Zoloft. I had been on SSRI's for about 2 years by that point and had almost forgotten what it is like to be without it. It reminded me why I started taking them in the first place. Similar to your experience, being on medication is an absolute game changer in the way I approach life. I felt like I could truly breath. I felt a inner peace within myself that gave me confidence in being imperfect. Those small moments that used to haunt my every thought for days felt like nothing. What was once waterfalls rushing down on me, were only rain drops. I truly wish I started when I first experienced symptoms when I hit puberty. I had started them at 22. I'm so glad to see you thriving, you're glowing!
@kaylapopplewell4510
2 жыл бұрын
The way the this video was so relatable
@mercyrn35
2 жыл бұрын
I’m happy that you have found what is working for you and making your life more satisfying.
@jen_counihan
2 жыл бұрын
For my anxiety I take 5 mg of Lexapro and 10 mg Adderall IR 5mg in the morning and 5mg in afternoon seems to work great for me.❤️
@cassiuscruz8570
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so so much for sharing this, I have an appointment to speak to a psychiatrist tomorrow about it and even though I know this is your experience and everybody is unique, this gave me some assurance that I'm doing the right thing by pursuing medication.
@willaedwards9055
2 жыл бұрын
I recently switched to adderal from strettera and I love it ! I was already scared of being addicted but same as you it is almost all positive ! I’m on 20 mg slow release and it is perfect .lasts all day and I can achually focus on one thing at a time now .it’s also really improved my over eating wich is one of my my main concerns when I don’t take my medication
@lindabarron5262
2 жыл бұрын
Good for you and everyone in your life. You are helping so many people!❤
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