adhd
Summary
TLDRIn this engaging video, the creator shares their personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD, specifically the inattentive type. Initially in denial, they began questioning their symptoms after noticing common behaviors among individuals with ADHD online. Through self-reflection and research, they recognized patterns such as constant task-switching, forgetfulness, and difficulty maintaining focus, which are indicative of ADHD. The diagnosis process involved a brain wave test called an EKG, which confirmed their suspicions. The creator expresses relief at finally understanding the reasons behind their struggles with focus and productivity, and hints at a follow-up video discussing medication and further experiences with ADHD management.
Takeaways
- π§ The speaker was officially diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago.
- π¬ The diagnosis process included an EKG test which measures brain waves with wires attached to the head.
- π₯ The speaker emphasizes the importance of getting a professional diagnosis for ADHD.
- π ADHD is now categorized into two types: inattentive and hyperactive, with the speaker identifying as the inattentive type.
- π¬ The speaker dispels the myth that ADHD is simply about being easily distracted by trivial things, highlighting its complexity.
- π€ The journey to self-discovery began with denial, but after noticing patterns and coincidences, the speaker started questioning their behavior.
- π The speaker educated themselves about ADHD by reading books and watching lectures, which helped them understand their symptoms better.
- π Common ADHD behaviors mentioned include having many tabs open, re-locking doors, walking in circles while talking to oneself, and re-reading paragraphs.
- π The speaker experienced difficulties such as forgetfulness, losing focus on tasks, and being chronically distracted.
- β Caffeine does not affect the speaker in the typical way, only increasing their heart rate.
- π Procrastination is a significant issue for the speaker, often leading to tasks being completed right up to the deadline.
- π The topic of medication was discussed, but the speaker plans to address it in a separate, more thoughtful video.
Q & A
What was the speaker's initial reaction to the idea of having ADHD?
-The speaker initially went through a phase of denial, not believing they had ADHD despite exhibiting many symptoms.
What led the speaker to question their own mental health and consider the possibility of having ADHD?
-The speaker started questioning themselves after coming across a relatable video online and noticing coincidences that seemed like signs of ADHD.
What is the difference between the inattentive type and the hyperactive type of ADHD as mentioned in the script?
-The script does not provide specific differences between the two types, but it mentions that the speaker was diagnosed with the inattentive type of ADHD.
What does the speaker suggest about the portrayal of ADHD in popular media?
-The speaker suggests that the portrayal of ADHD in popular media is superficial and does not capture the complexity of the condition.
What was one of the first signs that made the speaker think they might have ADHD?
-Forgetting to drink water for an entire day was one of the first signs that made the speaker think they might have ADHD.
What is the role of a professional diagnosis in identifying ADHD according to the speaker?
-A professional diagnosis is crucial in identifying ADHD, as the speaker emphasizes the importance of getting assessed by a professional rather than self-diagnosing.
What was the speaker's experience during the brain assessment for ADHD?
-The speaker's experience included an EKG test where they had to stay still with wires strapped to their head for 30 minutes to measure brain waves.
How did the speaker feel after receiving their ADHD diagnosis?
-The speaker felt a sense of relief after receiving their ADHD diagnosis, as it explained the frustration they had experienced in life due to difficulties in focusing.
What is the speaker's plan regarding discussing medication for ADHD?
-The speaker plans to make a second video to discuss medication for ADHD, wanting to be more thoughtful and take more time to address this topic.
Why does the speaker mention having hundreds of tabs open at a time?
-The speaker mentions having hundreds of tabs open as an example of a behavior that they initially thought was normal but later realized could be a sign of ADHD.
What is the significance of the 'ice cream sandwich' in the script?
-The 'ice cream sandwich' is a promotional code for NordVPN, a virtual private network service sponsor of the video, used to offer a discount to viewers.
Outlines
π§ Understanding ADHD: Personal Diagnosis Journey
The speaker shares their personal experience with being diagnosed with ADHD, emphasizing that they are not a doctor and that a professional diagnosis is crucial. They explain that ADHD has replaced ADD and now comes in two types: inattentive and hyperactive. The speaker identifies as having the inattentive type. Initially, they were in denial about their symptoms, which were often misrepresented in media. However, after watching relatable online content and reflecting on personal quirks, they began to question their behavior. The speaker describes various activities and habits that they initially thought were normal but later recognized as ADHD symptoms, such as having numerous browser tabs open, frequently re-locking doors due to uncertainty, and talking to themselves while walking in circles. They also mention reading the same text multiple times and getting easily distracted. The diagnosis process involved answering questions and undergoing an EKG-like test to measure brain waves, which confirmed their ADHD. Despite the challenges, the speaker felt a sense of relief upon receiving the diagnosis.
π Life Post-ADHD Diagnosis: Reflections and Medication
Following the diagnosis, the speaker discusses the common topic of medication for ADHD, which they admit did not work well for them. They plan to create a separate video to discuss this aspect more thoughtfully, acknowledging the sensitivity of the subject. The speaker reflects on the frustration they experienced in life due to difficulties in focusing and achieving as much as others, despite their efforts. The diagnosis has provided them with an explanation for these struggles. They express gratitude for the viewers' patience and well-wishes for them, ending the paragraph on a light-hearted note with a reference to a 'piece of candy', which could be a metaphor for the small, sweet relief the diagnosis has brought them.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘ADHD
π‘Inattentive Type
π‘Diagnosis
π‘EKG Test
π‘Denial
π‘Sponsorship
π‘VPN
π‘Reflection
π‘Memory
π‘Medication
π‘Distraction
Highlights
The speaker was officially diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago.
The diagnosis process included an EKG test to measure brain waves.
ADHD is now categorized into two types: inattentive and hyperactive, with the speaker being the inattentive type.
The speaker initially denied having ADHD, comparing media portrayals to their own experiences.
A series of coincidences and self-reflection led the speaker to question their own behavior and consider ADHD.
The speaker found relatable content in an internet video that sparked further investigation into ADHD.
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The speaker read books and watched lectures to learn more about ADHD.
Certain behaviors such as having many tabs open, re-locking doors, and walking in circles were identified as ADHD signs.
The speaker experienced difficulty with tasks like reading and remembering to perform them.
Chronic distraction and forgetfulness are daily challenges for the speaker.
Caffeine does not affect the speaker in the typical way and only increases heart rate.
Procrastination and difficulty with communication are common issues for the speaker.
The speaker felt relief upon receiving the ADHD diagnosis, as it explained past frustrations with focus and productivity.
A follow-up video is planned to discuss the speaker's experience with ADHD medication.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of a professional diagnosis for anyone suspecting ADHD.
Transcripts
this is your brain and this is your
brain on ADHD
wait so it turns out your boy has ADHD
who would have guessed I got officially
diagnosed about a year ago now the
process for getting diagnosed was odd I
didn't really know what to expect from
getting diagnosed but I didn't expect it
to include wires that's for sure by the
way two things one I'm not a doctor so
always get a professional diagnosis if
you suspect anything and two add is no
longer a thing it is all under ADHD now
with two flavors there is the
inattentive type and the hyperactive
type and apparently I am the inattentive
type so all of this started with Goodall
classic denial I had a lot of ADHD
symptoms for a long time and we'll go
over specifics later but have you ever
noticed in TVs and movies where ADHD is
just like oh a squirrel oh a ladybug oh
a piece of candy ah well that's only on
the surface level of ADHD and
unsurprisingly it is a much more
complicated thing than popular media
makes it out to be big surprise I
thought I don't do that and therefore I
don't have any ADHD but one day I was
watching goofy internet videos and saw
something that was like this video is
very goofy and relatable allow me to
just look down at what the Creator wrote
about the video and possible tags
associated with this morsel of
entertainment I don't suspect anything
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this probably doesn't mean anything
this started to happen more and more
until I started to ask some serious
questions about myself and I'll tell you
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after all of this these coincidences
just led me to think and reflect on a
lot of things there were a lot of
memories that started to seem like Signs
more than just memories like forgetting
to drink water for an entire day bite b
a sign of something and not just be a
goofy little thing that I do sometimes
so I started to read books and watch
lectures and learn as much as I could
about ADHD and the more that I did the
more that puzzle pieces started to click
these are things that I did that I
thought were normal but were actually
signs of ADHD having hundreds of tabs
open at a time constantly to a point
where 30 gigabytes of RAM is a necessity
is something people with ADHD do doing a
task like locking a door but seconds
later you aren't totally sure if you
locked the door so you re-lock it
another time or two there's this thing I
like to do when I'm alone where I walk
in circles for a couple of hours and I
talk to myself
don't judge me I like it but also
apparently it's an ADHD thing reading
paragraphs of books over and over even
though I'm very intentionally trying to
read it I have to do it multiple times
it took me ages to finish Hatchet agents
it wasn't even that good going to do a
task and forgetting what the task was on
my way to do it because I'm thinking of
something in the meantime chronically
like this happens every day all day like
this one time Kelly wanted some
chocolate and I was like I can get you
chocolate and I went to the kitchen to
go get chocolate but from point A to
point B I just got distracted and I kind
of found myself holding chocolate and I
was like oh yeah I'm hungry for
chocolate and I eat it and I get back to
the room where Kelly was sitting and she
was sad because I was eating her
chocolate I don't know how to explain it
other than like I didn't mean to do that
it just happened and it happens a lot
caffeine does not work on me and just
makes my heart rate go up contacting me
is a nightmare and usually takes a
couple of messages until I get around to
it not doing things right up until the
deadline line that one's a common one
and the list goes on so after all of
this reflection and learning I have very
strong suspicions that I have ADHD so I
had to get a professional to assess me
and look at my brain oh God the
assessment included a bunch of questions
but the first part of it included this
new test which I think was called an EKG
they strap a bunch of wires to your head
and measure your brain waves the
instructions were to stay still and do
not move for 30 minutes ADHD test
stay still
30 minutes
you already know the results I had ADHD
and I felt weirdly relieved there has
been a lot of frustration in my life
because despite trying really hard to
focus I could only achieve half as much
as other people so despite still having
issues with it it feels good to know why
I never expected that that was going to
be a meaningful thing to me but here we
are anyway after my diagnosis there
always talk about medication and that
did not go well but I'm going to make a
second video about that I have an idea
of what I'm gonna say but since we're
entering medication territory I want to
try to be a little bit more thoughtful
about how I go about the video so need a
little bit more time thank you for your
patience about it I wish you the best
and thank you for watching oh piece of
candy
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