Lex, months ago I came across your video on infp and adhd. It made me go for more research on adhd and I was pretty sure I had it. I then went to a psychiatrist after being referred by my doctor. The psychiatrist diagnosed me with inattentive adhd. Knowing I have this has made it clear all I have struggled with since I was a little girl. Putting a name to this has made a huge difference and I want to thank you so much. 💜
@thijsjong
2 жыл бұрын
I am a man. And the pattern in my life is more consistent with a.d.d. Docters expect reckless behavior, impulsivity and substance abuse. I dont take it out on others and stay away from alcohol and druugs. For the rest I have all the symptoms. But because I dont cause problems for OTHER PEOPLE it is not seen as a problem. Switching interest is very common for me I lose interest and inspiration before I have significant succes. I could focus 12 hours in a row on a painting only drinking some water during that time. Could be a game. Books by a certain author. Gardening. 3 4 years and it is not interesting any more.
@saramoldrup
2 жыл бұрын
They tried diagnosing me with depression, when I tried to get them to look at, if I could have adhd/add. I opposed that, and said, what if I feel generally feel a bit depressed because of an undiscovered adhd? The answer I got was: we cannot diagnose with adhd, if there is depression. When I phoned back a couple of hours later, when I had collected my self, I discover that she had just went on at 2 week holiday. This was in the spring, I am still no closer to a diagnosis, because of the waiting time between each session.
@officialWWM
2 жыл бұрын
It’s so common for ADHD sufferers to also suffer from depression and anxiety!
@Purpleskyshorizon
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had an informal diagnosis of ADHD since I was a kid - this was way back in the 80s when they didn’t call it ADHD. Fast forward to today, I’m 46, haven’t held a career job, bounced around from dead end job to dead end job, was addicted to alcohol and other substance abuse problems, can check off every single symptom in the DSM-5, etc. etc. and my doctor still won’t let my psychiatrist treat me with a stimulant medication because of my history with substance abuse. I have tried adderall on a few occasions and it gave me no euphoric high whatsoever. All that happened was I ended up straightening up around my apartment and organizing my messy desk (yes, very humorous but I’m dead serious). I know I am capable of so much more in life, but because of my past addiction I cannot get the help that I desperately need. If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for this great video.
@MrStavicom
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lexi, pretty interesting insights. I was wondering what kind of issues I have. Some people thought that I would have Asperger Syndrome, because people with Asperger Syndrome also tend to overfocus on a certain topic while being detached from the world. There are similarities, but also differences between ADHD and Asperger Syndrome. So I wasn't sure which one I had. But, when you talked about daydreaming, depression and even addiction for certain things which play or played a huge role in my life, I have realized that it seems that I might have ADHD. Of course, only a specialist can diagnose that. But now, ADHD seems to make more sense to me, even I can't be 100% sure about it. Your video was very helpful. Many thanks for sharing this. 👍🙏
@NM-yv7mr
2 жыл бұрын
Hyper focus is most definitely a problem for me. It's a double edged sword. On the one hand it's wonderful to have so many deep interests that enrich my life, but a negative when I become so immersed that everything falls to the wayside. I notice I tend to hyper focus and go into a deep hole of hyper focus when other areas in my life are extremely stressful. It's only now at 35 I have noticed this pattern. Sometimes I don't even notice until I'm out the other side and I'm like "oh I fell down the rabbit hole again!"
@wildmoonchild8210
Жыл бұрын
I always related to anxiety but on a surface level, like the label didn't really fit that well, and now that I know that adhd can cause anxiety like symptoms I'm super relieved that im not alone
@twork
2 жыл бұрын
Whatever I got - I'm keeping. So y'all just gotta deal with me. God knows I have to
@NeoNine10
2 жыл бұрын
I just hope one day we get to the bottom of why these issues happen. Everything happens for a reason. From experience, issues like ADHD and ADD i believe happen most often because of things we are doing to ourselves and each other and not realising. But it’s not entirely our fault. Today’s world and economic system doesn’t make us feel personally responsible for our actions. For example you could drink a lot and it may affect you in ways you don’t know and that in turn affect relationships around you and the environment with all the glass dumping. But because the booze seller has the only motive of profit at any cost, the seller wouldn’t stop you from buying and drinking it unless it starts affecting the seller personally. So since we aren’t made to be and feel personally responsible for everything we do for each other and because the main motivation is profit, the doctor treating your problem may have a motivation you don’t even realise which is yes you guessed it.. keeping you sick. So who can you trust? In the future hopefully we will have those answers, or at least better ones, and it’s also something i’m working on and exploring.
@Janicesaheed
2 жыл бұрын
From sexual abuse I do think I’ve been hyper sexual at a young age and have battled a porn addiction for so long, and have overcome it, but I see now, that my phone is a serious addiction. Because it spikes dopamine.
@amberpixie8550
2 жыл бұрын
I 100% agree with everything you say ..changing your mind so much isn't a issue as a kid but am now 26 nearly 27 n I can't decide what I want to do .. I used to drink socialy to possibly slow me down or everyone else seems abit slower so I could understand them better.. I'm so relived I got diagnosed just hard now I got kids n don't socialy drink often .. I need to look for work soon n can't focus on what I could do without changing my mind constantly.. wish I knew what I want to be.. randomly fixated on either office work or police or ane what Is so random but watching shows like that excite me recently but ino for a fact il change my mind dispite being qualified in photography n journalism 🤣
@NM-yv7mr
2 жыл бұрын
I do the same, Amber. You're not alone, love. I think one of the hardest things for me is coming to terms with that I'm never going to be someone that does things in a linear fashion, like my peers. My journey is one of here there and everywhere lol. I guess atleast there is variety in the chaos. But I just crave stability so much! Like can I not just stick to the one thing for atleast a day, please!! 🤣
@KxNOxUTA
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your openness! It's very good insights! And for being brave enough to talk about this. It's often crucial to know what aspects to address with professionals! Because sometimes they ask you things but you don't get what it's about and just like that, important things can get lost in translation.
@glowinthedarkent
2 жыл бұрын
Again, thank you
@nicematerial
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you are comfortable discussing this, but is medication part of your management of symptoms?
@FlowState
2 жыл бұрын
Good video
@Dowdyguy
2 жыл бұрын
Could a diagnosis of ADHD be also a handy 'bucket' for some odd behaviours so doctors could just start trying 'treatments' ? At 73, I was prescribed adderall (which just increased by 'tic' and drove me and others crazy, then an opposite drug that sedated me dangerously. Currently I'm trying Atomoxetine, which has actually improved my memory and attentiveness quite a bit. I'm just wondering if it's not ADHD, but something else - I'm not showing always mentioned sloppy behaviour - I am overly neat, in fact, with my yard and inside the home to the point where I can't rest if things are out of order. I grew up retreating instead of expressing emotions, so that too seems different than expected of ADHD..
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