Living and dealing with A.D.D. / A.D.H.D.

I created this video to try and explain what its like to be an adult with A.D.H.D. it is commonly misunderstood What it means to have it. It can be a severe impairment more than most even know but there is hope and its possible to succeed and live a happy life!! =)

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[alyssasw]

you should fix the audio on this...I enjoyed what you had to say as I have adult add as well, but it was sort of like watching an old Chinese movie. It's easy to do decent audio even with basic equipment. Good luck!

[Thanx1982]

@alyssasw When youtube converted their video format it ruined some videos there is no fix to the current uploads other than reformatting and uploading again which is so not going to happen lol

[HockeyAdvice]

Dude,I have ADD/ADHD too man. And yeah I totally agree with this guy! I forget stuff all the time! People accuse me of being a Lier, etc.. like I do these things intentionally. And I too do all kinds of stuff, and am good at all kinds of stuff. I play hockey avidly, guitar avidly, HUGE! Chess fan avid player, Big time Math fan, business owner, I'm even starting to do stand up & write comedy just for fun dude. That's freakin crazy..

[Thanx1982]

@HockeyAdvice SOrry for the delay yes I will make a follow up video soon actually.

[NoobTheAssassin]

ADHD = Can't concentrate- alot of ''normal'' people can sit in school read about christopher colombus and how he had 3 ships (ithink lol) and how he discovered america and that he had beautiful long hair and how he secretly loved cocks BUT people with adhd DONT GIVE A SHIT ABOUT CHRIS (lol) they start to daydream in the middle of the class and then they cant finish their homework becouse they have to read AGAIN about howCOLOMBUS discovered america and we have to do all of that just to get an A

[Thanx1982]

@NoobTheAssassin necessarily to the task that is supposed to be completed/achieved. Not everyone is effected the same either some have trouble reading that have it and some dont. The impact it has on the individual just depends. I don't know whats normal but I know that I have been able to identify some of the challenges I have, and found some ways to get things done despite that.

[KrazyChick17]

what do u recommend someone with potential ADD who has a doctor that is not listening to them? Ive explained all my symptoms and altho she doesnt deny the possibility of me having ADD, she wont refer me for a diagnosis saying it wont make a difference. Its causing me great depression so she gave me some anti depressants to help my mood when the reason I'm depressed is because I want a diagnosis which Im being denied. the meds are not helping with my lack of focus. I dunno what to do :(

[mohdhmg]

@anniek55112 potential ADD here. i misplace keys and phones all the time, i swear every single day they are in a different place. I also took some measurements for a home design project, and guess what, i have plans on the table, on the floor... all over the place. I went to the psychiatrist and he said i should visit a psychologist before to find out if i have none ADHD physiological issues that are inhibiting me from performing.

[anniek55112]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video, it was a lot of great information and so true!!! I have ADD, was finally just diagnosed. Do you take Adderall or medications for it? Does it help? I am so tired of misplacing keys, phones, credit cards etc etc... tired of the chaos. Tired of people being annoyed with my lateness and bad listening- I haven't started therapy or medication but am really hoping I improve once I do... I took your advice and put out a tray for my important things.

[UnoRaza]

Ignore the QUACKS that deny this pathology.

It IS vastly over-diagnosed as an excuse to give a child SPEED to motivate them and not have to teach to them. (Usually bored and VERY smart!)

[ugerdombet]

ADHD/ADD people, you should come and talk with us other sufferers on Mapofmates :D

[pyromaniac343]

Damn! You have less ADHD than me, I couldn't stay focused. I need LOADS of drugs to see me through.

[aromaathome]

The thing I MOST need is 4 ppl 2 b more understanding when I'm late. I try SO hard 2 b ON TIME, but I often leave & go back 4 things (as many as 6 times!) no matter WHAT I do! SO frustrating. :( I've had fam members embarrass me SO badly by holding up an event becuz of me. (Once it was CHRISTMAS dinner! I was horrified! Oh, the dirty looks! :( Even worse was the "cold shoulder" energy I got tho! Ugh!) I do NOT intentionally try 2 ruin anything. It's SO awful (& hard) 2 deal with, so PLS be kind!

[aromaathome]

I'm a 46-yr-old Mom who was recently diagnosed w/ADD. It's been SO "enlightening" 2 learn more about WHY I am the way I am & do the things I do! Thx SO much 4 this! I hope ppl won't feel like the world's "against" them... but take ur advice & get a system! At work, I just always seemed 2 work 10x harder than every1 else, lol! But u can still do GREAT if u just get ur own "system." There's a chaotic circus in my head most of the time; guided meditation & hypnosis (on YouTube) is MY lifesaver! :)

[MissShadowheart101]

@TheDescentJatt you probaly have ADD the inattentive kind not the hyperactive

[minimonkey252]

Does anyone else ever get the feeling we're meant to be the devil to this world, yet we strive to be angels? If I embrace the trouble making silver tongued charmer in me, living with ADHD becomes a constant blessing. It's only when I'm trying to be normal does everything fall apart.