Unmedicated ADD

The look at the life of an adult with Attention Deficit Disorder. Funny, sad, but oftentimes true.

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Entertainment

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• Unmedicated
• ADD
• humor
• life

[comandanteloof]

Really good video. Thanks. I'm working my way through the meds myself. I'm trying bupropion (wellbrutin /zyban)at the moment. So far I'm only getting marginal improvement in focus so I don't know if it's worth it. But with this med I haven't had any diminishing of my ability to have fun, goof off, play pranks, get sudden inspiration etc. I don't know which I am , but there are clearly people for whom meds work to improve their lives just as there are clearly people for whom they just don't. thnx

[PeterPanGodzillaFan]

@comandanteloof

Thanks for the comments! I had not heard of that medication before, but it sounds great for people with ADD! Hopefully it works the same way for many more people who need it.

[matisha4]

hey so so dude this is how I feel I have A.D.D. also I saw u were in oregon! but even more specifically beaverton/tigard. It was funny because I was spacing out and it just felt like I was watching my life lol. Weird because do u really think that u can fix A.D.D.? are u the old guy or is that ur dad and ur the one with A.D.D.? this was funny cuz i'm 19 too.. jfrnfkl crazay!

[PeterPanGodzillaFan]

@matisha4

I didn't think anyone would recognize the area! I don't think ADD itself can be fixed; the medications only deal with the symptoms. Although, I don't believe it is something that needs "fixing," unless it begins to seriously impede someone's ability to function on a daily basis.

[ADHDRollerCoaster]

This is great!

We need a whole series of first-person ADHD films, to help people understand it from the "inside."

[southlondonpimp]

Very true. Im all up for making some of those films! We need to def make others more aware of ADD.

[dw807]

@PeterPanGodzillaFan I've found that a distraction like TV or radio on at low volume so I really have to focus to hear it helps me sleep.

[Zeverouis]

@PeterPanGodzillaFan

Indeed XD

[PeterPanGodzillaFan]

@afarm

I've learned to go to bed about half an hour before I need to be asleep, to let my mind do its thing...

[PeterPanGodzillaFan]

@sweetnsouthern1

I'm glad it works for you! There is that catch-22 of forgetting to take your medicine that will help you focus on things like remembering to take your medicine...

[PeterPanGodzillaFan]

@roadkilldeadahead

What did they say once you showed this to them?

[PeterPanGodzillaFan]

@DJfraz07

I realized that presenting a seven and a half minute long video to an ADD audience is probably not the best idea, haha...

[PeterPanGodzillaFan]

@BlockisticStudios

You're right. This is a very one-sided video, as I am only speaking to my experience. I am sure that there are many individuals who go on to be more successful once put on medication, and are happier for it. I am completely open to that idea. Perhaps you can make the next video and show us!

[PeterPanGodzillaFan]

@Flamestar1989

Having a busy mind does not make one stupid. I'm no good at tennis, but I imagine it takes a lot of work and can be stressful, and perhaps all the thoughts whizzing by is just your body's way of dealing with that.