Thank you for this. OCD and ADHD are frenemies. OCD says "you need to clean the kitchen", and ADHD replies "we can do that later" and it's a vicious circle.
@exwyzee
Жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 26. It explained ALOT of my behavior, struggle and past history in school. Im 53 now so have had a long time to learn certain tactics to help control some of it and help with memory retention, but some days it drives me crazy still. Stress sets it into high gear so Im usually very wound up but being my age its more exhausting now. My son has ADD and my daughter ADHD also.
@graciemcc
Жыл бұрын
Dear Cas. May you always meet with the same remarkable kindness, patience, generosity, and empathy that you display toward others. Thank you for sharing this important discussion, and for being the wonderful person you are.
@susieathome9621
Жыл бұрын
Agree
@laurastorandt-yehle199
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. If you ever have her back, I would love to hear more on spouses/SO with ADHD and best approaches.
@findingaway5512
Жыл бұрын
Dr Sharon Saline is a great resource for Marriage in ADHD. Just Google her name and there are videos and podcasts she has been on. Hope that helps in the meantime. ADHD definitely impacts relationships.
@emmkaa2099
10 ай бұрын
A couple things before I forget 😂🤣🤣😂... First, here's the analogy I use for being on Adderall... it's like I was driving around with the parking brake on and someone came along and released it... everything is just EASIER! And second - I was a dispatcher/911 operator for the second busiest department in the country where "multitasking" - at the time it was referred to as "multifunctional dexterity" - was THE task of the day, the hour, the MINUTE! Because of my ADHD it was just how I rolled and I was, by God's design, VERY good at my job... truly a case of the ADHD blessing! Ladies, thank you both for your time and knowledge and for sharing your expertise! Hugs to you both 🤗! From the southern California desert, MK 🤗❤️🌵❤️🤗
@Glimmersallaround
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@anaconaway
9 ай бұрын
I also have depression, and got treated for that when I was about 19, and the pandemic and COVID made my (primarily inattentive) ADHD something I could no longer ignore. Had to fight for my diagnosis through three different doctors (one of which was convinced I was bipolar because “women can’t have ADHD, especially adults that weren’t diagnosed as children”) and diagnosed at 34. My doctor that I will travel HOURS for if I have to (I see her by telephone-medicine now since they changed the rules and I saw her in person at the beginning) normally treats children and I’m so glad she took me on. Meds are absolutely LIFE changing. Every time I don’t take my meds (for reason) I wonder, omg, how did I exist like this before? Still super struggling as I don’t have a good support network, but I have a better ability to focus and not zoom off into ALL my impulses…. Sometimes…. But I no longer feel like my brain has 50 tabs open, seven are frozen, and I can’t figure out where the music is coming from. Now it’s more like 10 tabs, and I can write them down and come back to them later or decide they really aren’t important. And I can normally pause the music. My apartment is a total mess and I can’t have people over unless they already know this about me. Because it doesn’t matter and I’m the only one that sees it. Trying to get my business off the ground and struggling because I’m not planning or sticking to the plan far enough in advance to get it going. Yea…. Therapy ftw though. Especially teletherapy. I can’t tell you how many visits I would have missed if I had to go into an office versus just turning on my computer. Plus being able to show my therapist how I actually live and where my struggles are. And it helps so much getting that I’m not lazy or a failure, my brain just hates me. And I’m really open with my friends when I’m struggling and tell them when my brain is being extra mean to me.
@scattyfi
Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure I commented at least a couple of times that I thought you had ADHD Cas, probably back on your Malitose channel. I remember when I found you & you said so many things that I related to so much! I told my friend that I'd found my soul sister across the pond ☺️ I agree it can definitely be a superpower, I cope better than anyone in my family in a suddenly stressful situation etc. Although when the pressure is on me to do something by a deadline etc it still paralyses me. I try to watch videos to help or distract me & I can't even take it in. I'll frantically try to find something on my phone to watch or play just to distract myself when I just need to do the thing! Working on that but I'm still trying to learn to 'adult' & I'm now 45 🤦🏻♀️😆
@waynewoodle4384
11 ай бұрын
Finally diagnosed with adhd properly and that so many different meds for anxiety hits home. Tbh adhd tiktok is what finally helped me make the step to get diagnosed. Great affirmations of what I have always suspected. Grew up kn a home where we dont drug or kids or spare the rod... was horrible but I made it
@perrylbrawley
11 ай бұрын
I have just been diagnosed with ADHD at 34 because of the stigma and believing that it is not real. I turned to drugs at a very young age. Every where I have ever worked they called me Space Case Perry or whatever and my internal dialogue was very negative and very strict. I just thought it was a character defect that I had to fix. Unfortunately, I tried an ADHD medication from a friend rather than being diagnosed. But it was so good that I tried it because it was like night and day even at a low dose of stimulant. I never took stimulants because, I believe now, because the ADHD made my anxiety so bad and depression that I thought it would make it worse. And then I took an Adderall and actually fell asleep! My mind finally calmed down enough. Now that didn't make sense at the time to me but now it does after being diagnosed. But it took me doing literally years of research wondering why I still struggle even on depression meds, mood stabilizers, anxiety meds.... Every symptom that I had kept pointing to ADHD so I finally made an appointment strictly for ADHD. After those first few hours on adderall, I became a believer. ADHD IS REAL. I am now using my meds as a tool to sit and learn skillsets that will help me function better. Because before, I couldn't. 90 percent of the time, even in my 30s, I would eat dinner standing up. Man, such a crazy thing. I instantly quit vaping weed and nicotine. I am doing better at work and home. It's amazing.
@dmistry8304
Ай бұрын
I'm enjoying this chat a lot, thank you! You just used the word "spaz"...I wondered what it means to you? Here in the UK, it's short for spastic and used to be used as an insult.
@karig6674
Жыл бұрын
Walking past their underwear on the floor....EVERY man! LOL : )
@aprilninahuanca7747
6 ай бұрын
In the brain....just listened to Joshua Daniel...in the gut..we do medication for symptoms ...but do we seek the root cause.
@dianasimplifies
Жыл бұрын
Clicked on almost Immediately. I think I have adult ADHD!
@marionbylsma1167
Жыл бұрын
And dyslexia isn’t my life my children, myself I remember having to look up at the alphabet over the blackboard 10 figure out whether it was a P or a D and a q
@ZeldaRose579
Жыл бұрын
I relate to so much of this--wow!
@bcase5328
11 күн бұрын
The Bullet Journal was invented by someone with ADHD to manage.
@dianamcmahon51510
Жыл бұрын
Interrupting people because I'm afraid I'll forget what I was going to say. That's definitely me. I know interrupting is super annoying, and *I* get so annoyed when people interrupt *me*! I reeeaaally have to be aware of not doing that.
@marinaaldridge4298
Жыл бұрын
Me too, you can tell me your name and I can't remember it because I'm already thinking about replying and moving on.
@MsSurigirl
Жыл бұрын
EXACTLY. I do that, too.
@liap1293
Жыл бұрын
Me too
@jenblindert9093
Жыл бұрын
Yep
@username9999
Жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I won't get a turn.
@trumax33
Жыл бұрын
At the 7:25 mark in this video, when the doctor is describing adult ADHD symptoms: "can't relax, always have to be doing something...". This is the point I realized my ADHD is driving my OCD. I always say "If I live to be 150, I'll die with plenty left on my To Do list." 😂
@nadiae7653
11 ай бұрын
I’m like that too. My daughter is very annoyed that I can’t sit still. I don’t have ADHD.
@KCKmaltese
Жыл бұрын
YES! I have had ADHD all my life, but no diagnosis until my 50's!! Typical for women my age - "bossy, chatterbox little girl", "depression, anxiety, bi-polar" in mid-life, and finally, when menopause made the traits come screaming back as strongly and as obviously as when I was a kid, (lack of estrogen and progesterone) and I was unable to "adult". I found a doctor who specializes in ADHD in adults (my youngest son was diagnosed with ADHD in junior high school so it was in the back of my mind) who gave me an official diagnosis of ADHD-inattentive. Which is most common in girls/women. I feel your "pain" and thank you for bringing attention to this issue!!!
@shellyjohnsen3667
Жыл бұрын
YES!!!!
@Metqa
10 ай бұрын
So,.... how do you fine a "doctor who specializes in ADHD in adults"? Do you just Google it? I asked the nurse at my neurologist and she just said "go to a phychiatrist" but no guidance or referral or advice nothing.
@daisy1022
8 ай бұрын
What country or state are you in? Would love to find your Doctor. What is your Doctor's name? Maybe there's colleagues he/she could refer❤
@angielovett4159
Жыл бұрын
My husband has ADHD and was on medication for many years. When we moved and he had to get a new Doctor. Unfortunately because my husband was nearly 70, the Doctor said ADHD medication was not recommended for someone his age and he wouldn’t renew his prescription. The Dr didn’t even offer to wean him off the meds! He left him with no meds and had him go ‘cold Turkey’! Which seemed unnecessary cruel and inappropriate. It was horrible. My husband, now is 74 yrs old, and struggles with untreated ADHD. Which seems wrong to us. Now I’m wondering if there are safe ADHD meds for seniors.
@LilCraftyNook
Жыл бұрын
Right? I’m 64 and worried now.
@totuusontuollajossain4152
10 ай бұрын
I’m 63 and diagnosed ADHD 15 yrs ago. I had medication which was doing well but as I learned from famous neurologist David Perlmutter that is the food issue i finished my medication after three yrs. I changed my diet and I’m doing great. David Perlmutter have lots of videos here and great books. I hope this helps you like it helped me. ❤️
@aliciaburbank9962
5 ай бұрын
That was 1 doctor. Please get a 2nd & third opinion.
@corinneblackburn4043
Жыл бұрын
It made me think that my daughter inherited ADHD. My daughter is 28 years old and I wondered why she couldn't stay on task. She is constantly doing things and finishing nothing. It never crossed my mind that she may have this. Thank you for having this guest and drawing our attention to this real disorder. ❤
@krissi_kreations
11 ай бұрын
I’m watching with tears flowing down my face because I’ve never related to another message more than this. My PCP is great, but it’s obvious that she doesn’t have a lot of knowledge on ADHD, because every time I mention it she kinda glosses over it and increases or changes my antidepressants (which do NOT work). Right now my main struggle is my finances and getting months behind and running out of money, which translates into marital turmoil. Adhd is a very real and debilitating disorder and we need HELP ❤
@yee3771
9 ай бұрын
Haven’t done taxes in years…just doesn’t happen
@naturesgateway
8 ай бұрын
Anti depressants did nothing for my ADHD, (and felt very unnatural), but Ritalin took away my depression and I felt productive and competent. And I don’t take much at all, just a half or even a fourth of a tab, only when I need to focus and get things done. Good luck to you!
@WriterOfMany
3 ай бұрын
Aww I'm sorry hun! Please please go to a different doctor. A therapist that specializes in adhd. Something! Things can get better ❤❤❤
@ednarose86
Жыл бұрын
"You said bologna and I immediately started singing the Oscar Meyer Weiner song!" LOL!!!!! < Me! I am 100% convinced that I have adult ADHD. My doctor said I was a few points shy of her being able to diagnose me, based on the paper test she gave me with questions about my childhood. Seriously? Me answering yes or no to whether or not I played sports doesn't give the whole picture. I WANTED to do certain things, but if they required a certain level of commitment or activity, I didn't do it. I felt flaky ------- I still feel that way these days. I was a smart kid, but if the environment or delivery was boring, forget it. I know that medication can probably help, but I will say that when I did the Whole30 and ate a clean healthy diet, it was the best I EVER felt and I was laser focused!!!!! That can be difficult to commit to though, especially for a child.
@findingaway5512
Жыл бұрын
I don't like black and white check boxes..... we aren't black and white. 🤦♀️ I did the whole 30 And I actually had less focus. But I also consumed less caffeine so it ended up taking out my level of self medication through caffeine. I definitely think it is worth trying though. It eliminates a lot of the foods that people with ADHD may have issues with. And also would help with gut health I would imagine. Gut health is something to look into with ADHD. My kids have some various food sensitivities. I am a strong believer of eliminating things to see if it helps. Especially dyes with ADHD kids. All three of mine have issues with those and some other things. We avoid not because we want to be healthy. Just got our own sanity. Dietary changes has been the biggest thing that has helped them. And every person is different so that is individual but worth exploring. And for me having a growth mindset and giving my self grace has helped me the most over the years. And lots of research on ADHD and strategies and the science of it all too... Knowledge is power. ❤ And I am not against medication. I think the more tools people have the better. Every individual is so different. Definitely work on yourself even if your doc didn't give you a diagnosis. You can improve upon things or find ways to work with that amazing brain of yours. 😊
@jbug884
7 ай бұрын
I rehearse how I think the conversation should go, and if it deviates I forget what I was talking about most of the time 😂
@sherriramsey593
Жыл бұрын
Can't thank you both enough for this episode. We need more people talking about this at length and in depth. The "stigma" is real.
@swannee22
Жыл бұрын
😅 O my gosh!!! Thank you for this. Mile a minute, flighty, scatterbrained. Totally me!!! I was diagnosed with this finally after being on a plethora of medications. Adderall finally helped but now i cant afford it and have to take generics which dont work as well at all….Thank you for this podcast a million times over!!!! God help all your listeners who struggle with this blessing and curse!!! God bless you and yours!!!
@sunkissed1974
Жыл бұрын
I was not diagnosed with ADHD until I was 47!! I had it my whole life but it got worse later in life because I was super good at masking it. But now that I know I can find coping skills.
@OneWhoDreamsAwake
Жыл бұрын
So. Real talk. My mom has always been adamant that I don’t have ADHD. I was diagnosed as a very small child but she basically said “we’re not going to speak that over you” in the southern way, which in the end meant I had to work around it. I said “well, mom must be right because they ARE over diagnosing so I’ll trust my parent.” No negativity toward my mom, but you get the picture. It’s both freeing and a bit sad to find Cas over the past few years. She got me to reevaluate. As an adult I know that I’m not a person that people enjoy being around. I’m obnoxious, I overtalk, I’m loud, easily distracted, and I interrupt because I worry I’m going to forget what I’m going to say. For many years I’ve said “well I guess it’s just how I am. I’ve tried to stop, but I can’t do anything but get a tiny bit better.” So now I know what the problem is, but I’m not really sure where to start. I appreciate not feeling as alone as I did before - I have miles and miles to go before I sleep. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
@SnowySpiritRuby
Жыл бұрын
I read, "I have miles and miles to go before I sleep," and immediately starting reciting the poem in my head. ADHD life!
@lovauradragon1819
Жыл бұрын
I feel like you have a lovely demeanour :) you're self aware, compassionate towards your mumma and curious about learning more in yourself. I reckon you'd be amazing to be around! Just wanted to let you know you're enough, and I hope you find that cosy nook feeling, of pure loving acceptance from others more often ❤️☕🔥❤️
@marionbylsma1167
Жыл бұрын
Tell me again
@marionbylsma1167
Жыл бұрын
Tell m again I need to hear you
@marionbylsma1167
Жыл бұрын
Over and over again with you holding you holding me
@SanctifiedLady
8 ай бұрын
I hate mail so badly!! It’s overwhelming…. I miss things that need to be paid. I keep a pile of clothes on the floor…even if it’s only my pj’s that I don’t keep on but I use to walk around the house. A pile of what I took off from work or from the day. I have tried to pay off all my credit card bills so I can just put my utilities on auto pay. I loss my job and forgot to stop auto pay and now they won’t allow me to use auto pay. So I have to remember to pay a whole year by MONEY ORDER!!! 😭 When I get back to work I know I will over pay those accounts so I don’t fall behind.
@sarahm9723
2 ай бұрын
I do things all at one time. Let me explain. For example, I pay all bills at the same time. I “throw” all bills in 1 basket so I don’t have to look at them and get stressed until bill-paying day. I select a day (for me it’s the 1st of the month), and on that day I plan to go to my computer, eat a really delicious snack, open all bills, and pay them all. Now I look forward to bill-paying day! 😂
@emilypacheco2074
Жыл бұрын
Just diagnosed this year at 39 years old and waiting for my 7 year old daughter’s diagnosis. It’s definitely genetic. I am learning more about it for the both of us. Now that I look back I see it now. 😅
@AllThingsConsidered333
10 ай бұрын
Same. I’m realizing I probably have it as my 15yo daughter has been researching it and is sure she has it (I agree). Her dad was diagnosed with it as a teenager. Females often go undiagnosed bcs we are not so super hyper physically like males are.
@clairep7199
Жыл бұрын
Hey gorgeous Cas, thank you for this podcast - very valuable stuff! I hope you have checked out Jess McCabe from How to ADHD ...she has lots of juice on managing ADHD and understanding it. ADHD certainly does seem to be a superpower for you! Just a little thing 'cos I know what a caring person you are and you wouldn't want to hurt anyones feelings. The term "Spaz" (short for spastic) is really offensive to those with spasticity (eg. cerebral palsy) - we grew up using that term too and didn't think about its origins - just thought you should know. Thanks again for all that you do.
@KaylahasADHD
9 ай бұрын
"Im an adhd specialist and most people miss their appointments" 😭 this hit hard. I feel like such a failure because I can't keep my appointments.
@kb2437
8 ай бұрын
Why don’t doctors want to treat adults with adhd? It’s so frustrating!
@findingaway5512
Жыл бұрын
This was an amazing interview. I really enjoyed it and how you discussed so many spot on ADHD traits/ common issues. I am basically an expert at this point. I have been researching ADHD and listening to actual experts in the field for over a decade. It is a big passion of mine and genetically it really runs in my family. For sure. Medication definitely doesn't take it all away like magic... And expectations can be unrealistic ( but it also can help us be abl to implement the strategies/ systems we needto support us) so I definitely think working on other things and changing our mindset and the shame around it is so important. And Because our brains really do work differently. I am highly intuitive and empathetic, creative and humourous, authentic and caring and friendly and good at forgiveness, my skills are all unconventional ones but also amazing ones. I tend to suck at everything. 😉 But the things I don't suck at I rock at. And not everyone does. We all have unique gifts for sure. I am glad for you and sharing all your success Cas. It is lovely and I also love hearing things that didn't go as planned because life often throws curve balls. It's good to know that both can exist and we can get back up again. I appreciate you and all your super powers. And also sharing your knowledge with us. It's one of my favorite resources for life. 😊
@Lillian584
Жыл бұрын
I also think part of ADHD behavior is linked to family of origin conditioning and family of origin anxiety. I’m in my forties, reparenting myself and learning new habits, behaviors, etc. that are better serving me, but it’s hard because of my age; nonetheless, helping me.
@tims5918
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for offering this discussion. My brother was diagnosed several years ago, and I literally don’t know why I haven’t spent more time finding out more about it - this has really been so eye opening and so helpful. I will definitely be much more patient! Also, listening to the TED Talk next!
@marionbylsma1167
Жыл бұрын
Would like to know what supplements help and where can I get them?
@DG-pu1lp
Жыл бұрын
Cass, thank you for all the advocacy and education you’re doing to help people with ADHD. It is wonderful. Hopefully the stigma around ADHD will reduce over time and more people will recognise it. I saw another comment mention this and I’m sure you would not be doing this deliberately but the word “spaz” or “spazzy” is actually a really awful term used to make fun of people with spasticity. People with spasticity can’t help way they are, just like people with ADHD can’t help the way they are. I watch this podcast all the time and your regular KZitem channel and I am sure you would not be using that word to be deliberately hurtful to anyone.
@missyl4621
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow “OCD is the friend of ADHD “ this makes so much sense and describes what I do every day to manage all the things(work, kids activities, school and all the things )
@breplusthree7957
10 ай бұрын
I am almost 27, and have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety and I am SURE that I have ADHD and now it’s like my fam & some friends dnt believe me when I tell them it’s also some ADHD in the mix.
@juliamallik9316
Жыл бұрын
I really dislike the word spaz. I hadn't heard it in a long time but it makes me feel the same way i do when somebody says retard. I know youre not that kind of person and would most likely not be using it if you realized, but it is short for a disability, spastic displegia, bc they couldn't control their arms or leg movements.
@Louisbeth
Жыл бұрын
There is also « inactive type » which are the people that lack the hyperactivity… like me.
@arelisacuna8913
Жыл бұрын
I was a quiet and had good behavior when I was a little kid but now I forget things, miss my appointments, forget was I was going to do in a room, forget to pay things ontime, interrupt conversations because I might forget and procastinate what I don't like.
@GoingGreenMom
Жыл бұрын
I have to wonder if it might be better to figure out why the dopamine levels are low? Like a lot of these chemicals seem to be tied in with my issues with insulin resistance and hormones?
@dianasimplifies
Жыл бұрын
Hey girl! I think hormones caused mine bc I could focus fine in school then graduated college and it all kind of went crazy then. I agree would love to know what to do besides meds. I’ve not been diagnosed but I know there is a problem….
@GoingGreenMom
Жыл бұрын
@@dianasimplifies highly recommend getting vitamins and minerals checked if you can! Even taking supplements I still wind up low in B1, B6, and D pretty much every time, and just switched to a different zinc and suddenly my eczema patches are disappearing (even the one I was told is just always going to be there because I have unexplained hypothyroid symptoms). I have slowly started adding in extra of the Bs that I'm low in, and those seem to affect focus quite a bit. At least so far. I need to schedule my testing for this year to check my levels.
@GoingGreenMom
Жыл бұрын
@@dianasimplifies and totally understand on the school thing.I didn't have hormone issues as a teenager.... I didn't start having issues til my second pregnancy.
@frederickduncan9517
9 ай бұрын
How much I can so relate to a lot of this is amazing. The tragic part is I found my answers in my mid 50's.
@Myeverydaywifelife
Жыл бұрын
I feel like I have ADHD and I have Hashimotos. I am 58. I read recently there is a ADHD/Hashimotos connection. I never felt I had ADHD as a child though.
@dianehand1396
Жыл бұрын
How can I find a dr in my area? Dr. Will you accept patients from other states? Help, we are desperate.
@marionbylsma1167
Жыл бұрын
What does pot or Hash do to a person who has ADHD
@Malia504
Жыл бұрын
So I knew that my daughter would have ADHA. I have it, her dad has it and her half brother has it. I had one doctor look at me and say “Well I don’t like giving meds to children” he made me feel like I was a bad parent because I told him we were looking out for it. I also had someone whose son has ADHD also tell me that my daughter couldn’t have it because she wasn’t bouncing off the walls it wasn’t till she saw my daughter with and without medication that she realized how wrong she was.
@lovauradragon1819
Жыл бұрын
This was really interesting. Thank you 🌸 All of these things that go through the mind, or that we forget, only solidifies for me that we're running a society that is not friendly to our natural state of being. For example, what other living creature on this planet cares about mail 😅 I love human inventions & evolution, but sheesh! Do we have to do ALL the things!? Haha. I've also long observed, for myself & what I see through 25 years working with people, that there seems to be a naturally occurring ADHD, & separately, a trauma induced ADHD. Obviously not everyone will agree, you don't have to, I'm only sharing one experience in many ❤️ I say this because even though for myself, I have no desire to be diagnosed ( please no one question this either, I have a really great set of tools & a community that works for me), I do consider that these tendencies were triggered in me due to various experiences of trauma. I can almost clearly remember feeling very calm consistently before, and the over thinking stemmed from an overkill of ppl pleasing. Once I learnt how to take care of my own inner child & LISTEN to her, the ppl pleasing dramatically reduced, as did the over thinking, and the confidence - increased 😁 only some now see that as arrogance, and that's a bit annoying .....ahhhh, It's a strange world isn't it? I love learning how we can better support each other 🥰
@heathermoreland6015
Жыл бұрын
I think the combination of ADHD and to much stuff, that I have, has created a real mess out of my life, but listening to Cas I now see why the to much stuff happened and am now decluttering. I also changed medication and that’s been a big help too. These topics of conversation have really helped me. Thank you. 😊
@dianasimplifies
Жыл бұрын
Can’t sit down and relax. That’s me! Scatter brained? Yep!
@cpholesa1968
Жыл бұрын
Oh Cas, I have an appointment Monday. I think we should write a book titled "Oh Look Theres a Squirrel!"
@deborahcaudill7306
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for mentioning the punctuality problem. Hardly ever on time for work.
@raymitchell9736
29 күн бұрын
You've got me really thinking about this subject and if I might have this. I think this could have been one of your more informative podcasts about this, although I need help with the clutter and now... Well, just maybe ADHD or something like that has entered into the realm of possibilities that I hadn't even considered until this month. Thank you so much for this video!
@MrDcrules
8 ай бұрын
Magnificent video. Thanks! I have severe anxiety, PTSD and OCD. But I still find myself jittery and amped up a lot. It’s like I’m overly wound up. The SSRIs haven’t helped much. I wonder if the stimulants could help.
@avanellehansen4525
7 ай бұрын
Undiagnosed artist, hoarder at 70 years old, and laughing at the symptom in the last15 min. Yes! Yes!. Overspending, people are boring, the mail is boring, scroll while watching movie! 😂
@rhondatroutt3675
4 ай бұрын
Where can I find Dr Brannon's link for the test? I don't know where to find help, I am so greatful you did this podcast it brings me to tears, I didnt know the answers for how I felt within myself for the majority of my life thank you so much. I've felt litterally like my life has been falling apart. Counceling just never helped with this particular issue.
@lauramccollum5686
7 ай бұрын
I don’t understand when people say they won’t give their kids medication for ADHD. The brain is an organ just like the heart, and you would give your child heart medication, right? Just a thought.
@cindyhetrick8174
10 ай бұрын
I have ADHD and Depression and PTSD my psychiatrist had to let me go because I'm allergic to all the medication that she was giving me. Any suggestions? They now want to do TMS.
@mariacastillo3090
8 ай бұрын
I take meds for depression and anxiety/panic attacks. Would ADHD meds harm if I am diagnosed with that as well?
@totuusontuollajossain4152
10 ай бұрын
I’m sorry but I would never medicate kids with ADHD drugs. I got Concerta for my ADHD but it helped me. But then I listened the video of neurologist David Perlmutter and I understood that it’s the food I eat which is causing the ADHD. I finished my medication and change my diet and I haven’t need the medication since. I’ve seen with my grandson who got ADHD medication. The school was complaining here in Finland that he need to get medication. He was feeling sick all the time and couldn’t eat. He lose his weight. His mom finished the medication and they moved to Spain. He’s doing great in the school there and playing football and he’s happy. No problems at school. He’s now 13 yrs. I don’t eat any drugs myself if it’s not eat or die situation. I think we ADHD people are special and we don’t need to be same as all the others. ❤
@ms_firefly
6 ай бұрын
I wish the supplements the doctor mentioned would have been named. I'll have to do some research. I'm in a small town with not a lot of options for anyone with ADHD experience, much less adult ADHD and I'd love to try a supplement.
@Skittl1321
Жыл бұрын
Really great podcast Cas! Just wanted to let you know that 'spaz' is considered a slur, and recommend you consider not using it in the future, because it comes from a condition of a disability (the spasms, or spastic motions, that accompany ceberal palsy), and are used by non-disabled people to describe foolish or ridiculous behavior. Kind of like the 'r' word.
@kellycurtis4483
7 ай бұрын
If you have ADHD, don’t forget to tell your loved ones, that you love them. Don’t forget them! Don’t put those loved ones in a box and never talk to them. Please, thank them for any help they are providing. And, if you don’t love them, let them go. Thank you.
@eugenemcleod525
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your explanation. Exactly what i thought. My daughter who is an adult in her fifties has all these short coming. She is struggling but wont seek help. It causing her condition to get worst. It is absolutely unbearable for her and everyone she comes in contact with 😢
@leilap2495
8 ай бұрын
For me, I pretty much knew as early as my teens… but the stigma scared me. I wish that I would have had access to psychiatry as a kid before my problems got out of control.
@bonnytiley3998
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this! I know I definitely have alot of the characteristics of adhd. The interrupting for sure and your description of like having too many channels on at once is a great way to describe it. I've been researching it for a bit as my daughter has it and PDA (not well known in the US here but fits her to a T) and learning as much as I can for us both.
@JB-Hae
7 ай бұрын
I can pay my bills. I like paying them. I get frustrated easily with them because I have to do the math to make sure I have enough money. I don’t have enough money at all. So that makes me nervous. I’m very clean but in a messy way now. I have things that need to be put away reorganizing and can’t get to it. I’m so frustrated. I’m 64 and I always had everything in its place but not anymore. Had 3 kids and was so busy I guess I didn’t know I had any prob. I just thought it was just nervousness. Now I’m frustrated still nervous. And I don’t make dopamine or serotonin. I went to an integrative dr and was tested. I do have low epinephrine. So now I do have very low adderall . I’m too afraid to try it. As I feel like I manage a house money yardwork etc. I’m not social. I always feel like I have to be home snd work as in cleaning etc. can’t retain info or simple conversations. I can only listen to one thing at a time. Take notes and write important things on s calendar and still forget a lot of the time. I guess what I’m asking is your thoughts. Please let me know your thoughts. Thk u.
@username9999
Жыл бұрын
Because people only understand the tip of the tip of the ADHD iceburg, they don't believe that my son has a severe developmental disability. Some people may not be affected as severely, but it affects everyone differently.
@faranakshahsahebi3816
8 ай бұрын
Myson 32 years and has ADHD none of doctor said he has ADHD when I moved to a place doctors said he has but nobody understands him just thinking he is lazy please help me to get him better
@SmileyWiley76
6 ай бұрын
When I asked my doctor about ADHD and she gave me the small test of questions she said your high on the depression level? But I don’t feel depressed I feel overwhelmed to the point I get depressed
@marionbylsma1167
Жыл бұрын
Are we always doing something work cleaning at home watching TV reading a book I find reading a book very calming TV is more stimulating
@TheDewynter18
7 ай бұрын
I really wish my parents had this. My brother struggled really bad with ADHD/bi polar as a child before they really knew what you do to help. In the long run it ended up costing him his life😞 I myself am know opening my eyes to things that I did as a child that meant I wasn't diagnosed so that I could get help growing up. I had issues with OCD, everything had to be in its right place so I'd know where things were. I obsessed about cleaning and exercise. I would exercise 4 hrs a day in 4th grade. Once I got going it was hard to stop. I never turned in homework and felt extremely ashamed of myself for struggling in school which turned into perfectionism. I obsessed over not getting the highest grade in college. I struggled to keep up and then would feel terrible for it. I struggled with being late my whole young life and would be shamed every time. I've gotten better with extreme effort over time. I keep my tasks and chores the same each day so I can get through the day on autopilot. I can't break out of the chore cycle to do anything I'm passionate about due to guilt of never being enough. I currently am helping my husband raise his two toddlers with autism and seeing how much help they're getting with their condition makes me cry. Seeing that my family struggled with these things and my brother paid the ultimate price for it 😞 my mom had issues with psychotropics. I myself was put on amitriptyline and nortriptyline for migraine relief only to find myself almost walking in front of a Mack truck. It was very scary. I recently was put on Wellbutrin 150mg once daily and it's been ok. It calmed me down a little but but I still get depressed and struggle to break free from hyper focus. Like the things that helped me get through the day has become the wall of a swimming pool that I'm afraid to let go of. I fear doing the things that interest me for being scolded for spending too long hyper focusing on it since I find it hard to transition, something I've learned that is a thing with autism😞 Now I'm just trying to find my own way in the dark to find peace and happiness so I can lead the rest of my family through the storm.
@LindaPlant1
8 ай бұрын
I’m in the peloton doing a class. Listening to this podcast. Googling Info and leaving comments!! I may need a doctor!
@beckydupon1804
8 ай бұрын
I've been told that the ADHD medication is bad for you so that gave me anxiety when I was asked about taking it. I am not on it.
@dawnangel1966
Жыл бұрын
Is that why I carry 2-3 purses full of notebooks, crosswords, books, make-up, etc . just in case the doctor is running late. God forbid I get bored. This is with my phone and all the possibilities for entertainment on there. Omg I just remember, I have all of that in my emergency bag, in case I crash down a mountain or get lost or you know, zombie or other apocalypse. I wouldn't want to be bored in between zombie attacks. Smh 😮 lmao😅
@FruitsandflowersBeaumont
10 ай бұрын
Cas, when you settled in the new house i would like to a video called ADHD friendly house tour or ADHD house tricks. Everything that helps you Love this video
@melaniehutchinson5306
Жыл бұрын
Just starting assessments. So far all the questionnaires indicate I have it. The treatment for anxiety was not cutting it. Have suspected it for years.
@pamprice6822
11 ай бұрын
I have ADHD my daughter has ADHD. She benefits from Vivance and is doing well in University. I on the other hand I am 60 and my doctor does not want to give me the medication because he feels it would affect my heart. It makes it difficult to get things done And they don’t get done.
@BXLrules
7 ай бұрын
saying that adhd is a superpower is a slap in the face for all the ones that are crippled by its consequences. Go say that to people that are in jail, homeless, addicted or at their graves.
@nadiae7653
11 ай бұрын
Could we just go see a doctor, who has an education in this instead of self diagnosing. Too many people use diagnoses to excuse their bad manners.
@DeniseBeaudoin-s4s
9 ай бұрын
I SEEN PHYSCIOLIGIST HE SAID HE COULD NOT HELP ME. I AM ALMOST 70 & HE SENT ME TO SENIOR CENTER TO HELP ME. I KNOW I HAVE ADHD BUT MY DR SENT ME TO HIM & NO HELP FOR ME.
@romybuiting9119
Жыл бұрын
I don't like the thinking that ADHD is the abnormality. Maybe it could be the other way around, do to our civilzation changing in one with standards and rules are prior. Be impulsive, let the day come and see what you are going to do. Be the fun parent, be the one who doesn't always do everything like others. It is different, not abnormal.
@dianahegseth6279
Жыл бұрын
This was a very awesome podcast. Thank you Cas for doing this!
@purple289
8 ай бұрын
How as an adult how do you learn to undo the 'stuffed down thoughts temptation of an idea' the traits of ADHD ?
@lindsey361
Жыл бұрын
Dose anyone else exhaust themselves? Often I'm so busy hyper that I have days when I just sleep. Is this part of ADHD?
@gsthompson4592
Жыл бұрын
I use to think that I have ADHD... bc I get distracted so often, but I really don't think that's what's wrong with me. ... Glenda
@jenniferharrington4694
Жыл бұрын
? How do you tell the difference between adhd forgetfulness and alsheimers?
@RoxyFunchess
8 ай бұрын
Singing the Oscar Meyer Weiner song…Yes!!
@vzimmer1951
9 ай бұрын
I am almost 80 and just now realize I am ADHD!
@yee3771
9 ай бұрын
Adhd meds sedate me…almost ready to give up again
@robynsmall1646
Жыл бұрын
Wow, so interesting & thanks for describing your scatter style. It is great info. I'm going to observe myself & my husband, but a friend truly fits this & I'll be sharing w her!
@liap1293
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for having this discussion. It helps me to better understand people & what they may be experiencing.
@kymlincez908
Жыл бұрын
Medication is a tool not a fix.
@ErinNDo
Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh!!! I needed to hear this and so did my bff and her kids!
@LilCraftyNook
Жыл бұрын
This was absolutely fantastic!! My son needs help but keeps putting it off and/or denying. It’s like it’s something he can hang onto to justify falling apart over his horrible divorce/child custody situation. 😢
@amandawhitehead3343
8 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh, you said after taking the adhd meds your brain didn't hurt. When I used this ter to explain how I feel, the Dr's look at me like I'm crazy. Hence I thought I was crazy until I was diagnosed ADHD at 60. I'm 63 now and still struggling with the right meds. But great full for finally knowing the reasons for a disregulated life.
@chrisjeffrey4212
8 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness! I have been beating myself up for years, but especially my parenting. I knew something was wrong with my son, but just thought it was me. I started looking up ADHD for my son, but realised that this has been the missing piece my whole life! I knew something wasn't right, from when I was a child & have been blown off as having anxiety & depression. Every time I watch a video, it's like my entire life playing back to me. Awaiting assessment atm.
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