Dr. Edward Hallowell on adult Attention Deficit Disorder -fs

Dr. Edward Hallowell, author of "Driven From Distraction", talks about adult Attention Deficit Disorder, from which he himself suffers.

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[mrjercan2]

Watching this video I had to start it stop it, open a new tab to check the news, check my email, and check facebook. Do i have ADD?

[zorlac88]

i got 3min into this video before i realised i wasnt waching it anymore.......fml..

[swimityswim]

@theDudeAbides1100 You're so lucky to think this as you clearly have no idea how difficult it is to live with this condition.

[jgonsalk]

@YOMUDAWUZHERE You definitely should see someone about this. If you are 21 and haven't finished school there are a few problems you might be experiencing, not to mention disorders. The lack of social interaction is particularly worrying. It may or may not be ADD, but talking to a professional will give you perspective. You owe it to yourself, if you don't do anything, you might end up hitting forty and wondering where your life went.

[infernalgr]

took 10 breaks in order to watch this video....

[theDudeAbides1100]

this has to be one of the best money making schemes ever. drill it in people's heads that they are sick and then sit back and collect the money. make sure you start drilling when they are kids so it sticks with them forver, and the money can keep coming in. 

[xAmericansovereignty]

I've had 12 jobs and I'm only 24..... do I have ADD? haha

[xAmericansovereignty]

Any ADD'ers notice a difference of the effectiveness between the standard "omega-3" fish oil vs. the "omega 3-6-9" fish oil?

[YOMUDAWUZHERE]

I want to have a job, I dropped out of highschool after grade nine, I want to learn and get an education.. but I don't feel motivated enough to do so.. is this add? I'm thinking of getting evaluated for some sort of disorder.. my mother thinks I'm lazy.. I'm going to 21 soon, too.. do I have add or wut.. can anyone with a d d relate to this? like.. the being not so motivated to do things in life like school and work.. I never really had any friends or a social life..

[DragonFly122]

@mrjercan2 I do that too.

[VeasyBaby]

@RoGeorgeRoGeorge I just meant it was the worst because it is sooooo hard to focus in on it and pay attention to it. lol i am prety sure the information is very informative and accurate, but i really wouldnt know seeing that i tried to watch but couldnt concentrate

[RoGeorgeRoGeorge]

@VeasyBaby Could you, please, tell me why do you consider it to be the worst and/or give me a link with a good video?

[ASWE323]

they missed a very importent topic...social skills..

when a child whit a.d.h.d is inside a group and expected to talk casualy (as far kids can talk casualy) he get distracted ..meybe even destractive at times when ther is so mach goin on and he cant get himsalf to focus at 1 person/subject

this can lead to a general felling of discomfort in group situations.

[VeasyBaby]

this is one of the worst videos for ppl with add about add

[coughlins09]

i've checked my email, watched 5 mins of sportscenter and texted all while "watching" this video

[09669390]

Oh please I don't think Ratsak is not meant to treat me, it is meant to kill me. Either way my life is fucked, so I might as well exit early. I am mentally ill da, so these experts don't have a hope in hell fixing me up. I ask for help, and I only get shit upon. Beat this four different psyche doctors, four different answers.

[JustThisGirlsStory]

Sadly I found my mind wondering while watching this, even though I want to and just got done crying from the effects of this in my life, SMH

[kmpa13]

@09669390 jesus what's with the attitude? maybe the psychiatrists aren't the best, but remember, they're professionally trained and licensed to diagnose and treat disorders, you're not. get medication prescribed, don't harm yourself with junk you think works for you.

[ThElitE]

@criticalcaleb Stay strong and stay educated. Don't give up hope.

[ozgamer2010]

Had it all my life but put my antisocial disorders to the test by playing online social games, connecting with musicians songwriters and producers around the world. being creative in musical arts, and helping others improve there skills on world of warcraft I fight every day this is how I challenge it how do you do it.

[criticalcaleb]

@ThElitE I've also lost jobs over it...

[mkingkilla]

Aw yea and i have a.d.d

[mkingkilla]

Michael jordan has a.d.d/a.d.h.d. Thats why he was so creative in dunk contests.

[09669390]

@kmpa13 No I already had ADD testing with a psychologist, or did I forget to tell you about that. Oh my gosh, I must be in the wrong country, because in Australia, psychiatrist don't listen. Three different psychiatrists, you tell them the same problem they all come up with three different answers. A good psych is right up there with the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus and Jesus, they don't exist. I am depressed not delusional, da. $400 psyche per hour bill, is that meant to cheer me up?

[ThElitE]

@criticalcaleb Your comment is 7 months old, but yeah, I've lost two jobs due to daydreaming, mind clutter, etc. =[

[kmpa13]

@iamitachi13 you weren't allowed to finish or you couldn't, yourself, finish it? because there is a law in the united states that prevents discrimination for anyone with learning disorders. if you absolutely can't deal with it, then talk to your psychiatrist about medication.

[kmpa13]

@09669390 attention deficit tests are very subjective, but the criteria are very broad. NEVER NEVER do self-treatment. disorder's are very vague classifications. anxiety and depression often overlap with ADHD. I believe half the battle is conscious willpower, as in the perseverance to finish your homework even with focus issues, etc etc. Talk to your psychiatrist about different meds, talk to him about wellbutrin...you don't need a doc to tell you something, but don't think you know what's best