Kevin de Oliveira me too! 👏👏👏

Kevin well it’s focus on the right issue, no?

the same, it's 1 year and half that i watch neurology lessons, 'm a photographer, and this one, almost makes me cry, i litterally screamed and hit the table with my fists, this scientist is exhactly describing how i explained to myself the series of disfunctions of my life, and brain, since recently i was diagnosed adhd following my intuition...

(At x1.75 😁)

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Your not alone. I do the same just as a tradesman so physical labor and it’s not only killing my career but my body aswell! I’m Shure you deal with great mental exhaustion instead of the physical aspect tho.

I dont have as good of a job as you.. but im seeing the same thing in my life.. now that im older i cant seem to manage it now..

Flawlix…there is good help available for those adults who have ADHD. My husband is a physician and his time management was all over the place. Impulsivity, either total focus on one thing or lack of focus at all, yep, those too. Have you been diagnosed? That’s where you start. He is so glad he has medication as it helps him! Another lecturer I heard on ADHD said that those affected need to build an external “scaffold” around themselves, using things like timers, watches, written lists of reasonable goals for the day, electronic pocket schedulers that also help with prioritizing. He feels better about his focus and ability to self-regulate. He won’t seek ADHD -related coaching (damn stubborn) but I wish he would. Read ADDitude Magazine too. Very helpful.

shitt! dude! I'm now realising that bashing my skull forehead to walls just as some hardcore parkour gimmick in my childhood was an extremely bad idea

Same. Same profession and issues. I’m now looking at alternative careers, which is a massive decision….

"....for years now."

I just watched Abraham Hicks about procrastination. VERY interesting. All insights are welcome for me.

Painfully.

Well, my muscles are moving in the right sequence apparently...

soul crushing

same here and I'm still struggling to get my life back on track 4 years after my break-up with my fiance of 20 years. I lost everything....

@@kristylarochelle650 Don't regret the past, take the positives out. We can't alter certain things in life.

Seriously this dude brings tears to my eyes because I finally feel like I’m getting somewhere with my life. This last week for me has been absolutely terrible and I don’t know if I’ll make it through all of this tbh but I’m going to try. I’m glad his analysis resonated with you. Hopefully you can live a better quality of life now that you have a better understanding of how your brain works. God bless your life fam 🙏🏼💯

Same

@@kristylarochelle650 Same here.

He's very biomedical minded in his language but his heart's in the right place and his research is so valuable.

I’ve been diagnosed after 50 years, the medication has saved my life, I knew there was something wrong but could never put my finger on it! It’s a long story

@@whitecanproductions7248 I’m a similar age to you, going through a rough time, I can’t really afford a diagnosis at £1000 .. if you don’t mind me asking, which meds do you use ?

Hi Anamol. Can I please ask how medication has improved your functioning. Which executive functions do you see the greatest improvements and what isn't being fixed? I'm wondering if medication can really make so much of a difference.

@@whitecanproductions7248 I posed the same question to Anamol. You seem to have a massive improvement in the quality of your life. Can I please ask how medication has improved your daily functioning. Which executive functions do you see the greatest improvements and what isn't being fixed? I'm wondering if medication can really make so much of a difference. Are there areas you're still stuck with. Ie. Goldfish Memory, goal setting, maintaining a flow of focus for tasks, control of emotions, communication with people, depression.

Wow, that sucks that they don't have enough knowledge about the condition. Hopefully you can find someone else who does. It is frustrating when you have to hunt for a good specialist, but it feels great to find one who "gets it."

That's pretty odd... because a high intellect is actually common for people with ADHD. Just taking me as an example, in my 7th, 8th and 9th grade school years, I was present a maximum of 3 months in those 3 years combined, and I still got the best grades in every single subject.

Any R The thing is that one of the important definitions of ADHD (and most disorders) is that they are preventing you from succeeding. If you "have" ADHD but can live your life well anyways then you don't have a disorder, you just think differently.

Same here, I was treated for depression for 16 years, I'm intelligent as what people say but highly unsuccessful. Just recently got diagnosed by my counselor with Adult ADHD, I'm 38yrs old. Now on treatment and its for the first time ever in my life I feel really better. Yes there definitely need to be done something about awareness. I will book an appointment with my family doctor to just tell this. Thanks for your comments.

Jagmeet Arora wow! Exactly the same here, in Brazil! A wrong diagnostic of “no adhd” when I was young (also, good grades, no hyperactive), and latter several years with depression until months ago discovering adhd again!

Upvoted this because it needs to be higher up! Great work there.

So, aside from medication, what would you recommend? I've only heard if clean diet, lots of good fatty acids (omegas), exercise consistently, behavior modification as described, and perhaps neurotherapy. Dr. Amen believes in supplementation. What else?

@@robinrezendes7206 Mindful meditation. Tons of science behind it increasing cortical thickness of the prefrontal cortex. And the prefrontal cortex is responsible for all executive function as Dr. Russel explains in this video.

You’re amazing for doing this ^ ☺️

THANK YOU SM

hey Michelle, do you mind sharing how you are doing on the medication now & what is it?

@@unclnis Hi! Sure, it’s been a month since I first started taking Ritalin (methylphenidate). I have the Inattentive ADHD. At first I was unsure, but decided to give it a try. And it was amazing. On the first days I had some mild anxiety symptoms, but way less than I had before, but even with those (mostly that elevator chill in the gut, if u had anxiety u know what I mean), but even with that I could feel it working well. It was as if something just had been turned on in my head. I could focus again. I red a page in a book, it was fluid,, I didn’t have to go back a thousand times to read the page all over again to absorb what was written on it. Everything was silent, no racing thoughts, no memories popping up at any unwanted time, no sluggishness, I really felt alive again. I’m seriously not here making medication propaganda, but it definitely worked for me. I’m an artist, and since 2020 I’ve been stuck, the worse art block ever and it’s taking a huge toll on me and my finances as I simply couldn’t draw and so a part of my income was absolutely lost. Now I sit and draw for hours in a roll, patiently, much more attentive to details, as much as it seems like I had a huge growth in my art but I simply haven’t drawn in so long that it can’t be it, what I gather from it is that this was simply already here in me, but because of my unmediated ADHD I couldn’t put it to practice the right way. Before I would sit and dread drawing, feel useless, feel no point in doing it because it would never get to what I wanted… now I sit and calmly mold the drawing on the paper until it’s up to my satisfaction. No intrusive thoughts, no self deprecating, and most importantly I decide when to sit and do it, it doesn’t depend anymore on a huge inspiration or hiperfocus funk. I just have been drawing every day. Every single day. It doesn’t happen since I was a kid. I feel I’m in control of my will now. And the silence is just amazing. I feel more connected to the present. In the beginning I felt a bit sleepy, then very energetic but in a good way, if I have to do something I just go and do it, no discomfort or self doubt, no more procrastinating unless I really can do things latter. I’ve been keeping my house cleaner and more organized (but I’m still working on it, I’ve noticed I have a need to have places for all my stuff, some things are still without a place so those are my challenges)… so far that’s it. Taking the medicine at the right time I have no trouble sleeping, I’m even sleeping better, and my Fibromialgia is under control now too, my body aches much less, almost nothing. Oh, I feel thirsty and dry mouth all the time… this is the worse side effect so far, but I already used to drink a lot of water so, it’s no problem. It effects a bit the appetite, I feel satisfied with a bit less, but not that bad too… and that’s it no other complaints. Feel free to make more questions ☺️… but yeah that’s it I’m feeling great and productive, and this is just an amazing relief

@@Chellirsl I love you thanks for sharing this

@@Chellirsl I haven't been diagnosed yet but I have a high suspicion that I have ADHD. Watching this video and reading up/listening to the experiences of others were the only time I felt seen in my life. I thought I was just lazy, undisciplined and just plain dumb. This dysfunction has literally robbed me of my life. Reading this comment made me cry because it proved that there is hope. That I too can succeed like other normal people. Unfortunately in my country, getting diagnosed at private clinics is expensive so I'm choosing to do the government hospital route, however just getting an appointment there can take at least a month. Plus from what I've heard, the medications here in my country can be very expensive.

@@kurapikakurta3863 take the time, what is a month compared to a life time? Seriously it’s worth it! And u can start saving money now for your medications. By the time being just watch and read everything about it. There are too lots of strategies in daily life to improve life it’s not only meds, knowledge is everything. It’s been helping me a lot too not only the meds. You’ve come so far, you don’t lose anything walking the extra mile. Don’t give up on yourself. Seriously go for it you won’t regret. I’m not rich too and paying for my meds has been a struggle, I’m also using every strategy I’ve been learning online, knowing myself better to improve myself. I’m not focusing anymore on the time I’ve lost, it doesn’t come back, but I know I have plenty time ahead. I’ve turned 37 last month… I’ve lost plenty in life, but I know I still have time to build a lot too. Please don’t give up!

60 years old and haven't prepared for the future (i.e., have none). Only now I get some real answers. I want to walk in front of a train. :(

@bilmand : please seek help🌻

I did cry!

@@bilmand Dont do that! its never too late love, you will find someone x

Me too

What? 😿

@@tiffanyjohnson1676 it's true, we zone out entirely and have thoughts about other things, even while talking to someone face to face

@@tma78 ugh its so annoying

@@tiffanyjohnson1676 it's been getting worse for me, I've only just started to research it all. I didn't listen to people when I was in my teens and 20s. Not until 5 weeks ago where a workmate called me out for having it based on my behavior did I Google the online tests, I'm 41 now. I've only just got a referral to a psychiatrist whom specializes in adhd today. I plan on relocating next year and doing part time uni. My report cards reflect it from grade 1, right through til grade 12. Thankfully my mother kept them all. I'll be taking them in with me to the first meeting. All the major precursors are there as well. The big one of my mother drinking, smoking and taking drugs (weed) heavily during the whole duration of her pregnancy. I need to try working something out before even attempting the courses to get me the requirements to qualify for the uni course I'm interested in. Otherwise I'm wasting my time. I'm not angry, just curious of what may have happened in my life if I had help when I was younger. Would I be where I am now? Would I have done what ive done in my life until now? In no way have I lived a hard life, nor one you would consider mediocre. I've traveled half the world, have a great paying job, which is easy as well, just not fulfilling I guess.

@@tma78 Well what do you do if I may ask? I have been having such a time actually deciding and sticking to anything.

Same here and I'm 52, have seen so many doctors and therapists and today after this video I feel like I finally understand my brain and my life (and of several of my family members too).💜

Dude, if you have ADHD, write them down!! Keeping a journal is the greatest medicine I have found and there’s no side effects

@@diomedesgermosen844 happy New year 2022.can you please share your experience of how journaling helps you. Thank you.

@@jasonosmondfernandes8525 ok I'm not the person you asked, but still let me share how journaling is a life-saver for me. First off, lists, I have a list for everything -- shopping list, long-term to-do list, daily to-do list (literally reminding myself to brush teeth, go to the toilet, take a shower, eat, feed pets, sleep), wish list, movie list, book list, podcast list, travel luggage list, even a work bag list (which consists of 5 items but still).; I even keep lists in Minecraft and other games. Otherwise, I'll 100% forget. Next, I immediately write down everything that's worth remembering, such as interesting ideas, thoughts, feelings, new responsibilities, interests, discussion topics, information (e.g. this video) and other people's recommendations, 'cause again, otherwise I'll 100% forget. Sometimes I even take notes on people and their backstories and interests. I also keep a bunch of "diaries" and calendars, like a money diary and a dream diary. And ofc I immediately note down new events and tasks in my calendar as soon as I learn about them, even if it means rudely pulling out my phone mid-conversation, because otherwise I'll 100% forget. Last but not least, I occasionally do some motivational journaling exercises from the Struthless yt channel. So, how does this help me you ask? The obvious answer is that it keeps me functioning in everyday life. But additionally, it actually improves my memory as well, e.g. now I can comfortably hold abt 4 items in my mind for up to a few minutes, which used to be impossible for me. Writing down my thoughts helps with organizing the clutter that's constantly spinning around in my mind, and writing down useful information helps with the stress of having to remember it all. I've become a lot better at backtracking my actions & thought process to find lost items, ideas, etc., which might be thanks to journaling as well. Alas, my phone has now reminded me to change my bedsheets so bye bye. Edit: and happy New Year!

@@diomedesgermosen844 love it. Thanks for that. I got a bullet journal in Nov 2021. I've been trying to start it but I'll put it on the table now since you mentioned it.

I agree when they're used properly and discipline is built into their use. However I've found that I get sucked into my smart phone so quickly and without even thinking about what I'm doing, and time just evaporates and I find myself 3 hours later wondering what the heck happened to the time.

That's true as well. It's been both a blessing and a curse for me

monkiram smart phone ruined my life because it's so addictive. I'm on my phone now.

I learned I had to take certain app icons (like FB) off of my home screen so I wouldn't be distracted and drawn to checking my notifications. (That little number in the orange circle just keeps getting bigger!) Other than that, I just practice telling myself "no" when I have an impulse to check my phone but I need to stay focused on what I'm doing.

That's exactly what I did as well! I noticed that if I put distracting apps into folders, I'm much, much less likely to go on them, it's crazy how big of a difference that makes. My brain sees rewarding things, it clicks rewarding things. If it doesn't see them, I have to actually make an active decision to go find the app.

ESPECIALLY in schools. My kid is going to be assessed for adhd in may but I see a lot of traits already, I also have it. But the teachers are constantly sending me reprimands about her behaviour, both attention wise and motor skills. Even though her academic performance is totally ok. In my head I'm like - leave her the f alone, fish can't climb trees.

​@@TallinnCity2410Don't lose heart. Put her into some exercise regimen,walks, social bonding and give her tips on management.She might improve.

Yea pretty much.

TheSleepingLionRoars Yes. He's done a shitload of work in this field. And he's aimed himself at developing a theory that enables us to properly support people who have this issue going on.

I'd really like to learn more about the practical guidelines and methods to help those with this condition.

David Andrews I'd really like to learn more about the practical guidelines and methods to help those with this condition.

+TheSleepingLionRoars I'm not sure we watched the same video. This video is chocked full of "practical guidelines and methods to help those with this condition"!?

Go to 32:47 and listen from there.

Oh dear... :( This explains why his passion on the subject often feels so angry and frustrated...

Oh my gosh!

Maybe the crash was caused by the meds - maybe he was used to them and he let his guard down when he didn't use them anymore. How is it possible for meds to stop working just one day like that? Maybe the crash wasn't his fault. Maybe he was just very unlucky, and maybe the same would've happened if he took his meds. Dr Barkley seems ok, I just learned about him, and I'll continue watching because I find the knowledge valuable. Will I subscribe to the meds immediately? No, I'll try early / everyday / low-tech treatments first, and not jump on the new, high-tech ADHD vaccine / meds / gene therapy on offer. Maybe Dr Barkley convinced himself this because he sits on the board of directors on one of the pharmaceutical companies and meds are his livelihood? I just can't take that story at face value until I know all the facts.

Has anyone really went into if adhd caused that?

@@ivan2795 No it sounds like he wasn't able to get a refill at one point and was driving without his meds, granted crashes happen to everybody and we'll never know exactly what caused it but I know personally that my meds make me a much better driver. And not paying attention to one's surroundings/being a defensive driver is a large cause of accidents. So I don't find value in doubting that being the reason for his death --- it's sad in any case. And surely much of Barkley's passion and knowledge comes from living with and knowing his brother during his lifetime as well. As far as your anecdote on your own meds usage, I don't think that's relevant. Everyone is entitled to use their own means of treatment whether through vitamins / exercise / diet or more standard pharmaceutical options. Whatever works, works. Everybody is different. As far as assuming he's in Big Pharma's pocket is pretty offensive. I'll leave you with a quote from Barkley regarding just that. "]I do occasionally consult with and speak for various pharmaceutical companies. To say I am in bed with them is misleading as it implies that I work for them exclusively or a majority of my time and I certainly have not. But I will teach anyone about ADHD and advise researchers on their research when it seems I can be helpful in doing so. The monies received from pharmaceutical have never exceeded 15% of my annual income during any calendar year and in the past 3 years has been well below as I have cut back accepting travel now that I am older and do no wish to do so as much. It’s odd that critics never mention that I receive more income annually from books on parenting ADHD and related disorders and clinical manuals and handbooks filled with psychosocial treatment strategies than I do from pharma, but that fact would disprove their narrative, which is to dismiss my opinion as entirely biased toward medications due to speaking at events sponsored by manufacturers."

Pure unsolicited advice but Have her watch this video if you can or at the very least the middle section that talks about time! I know it prob won’t help but it might, and the end might provide a basis for creating solutions for you that help her too

+LadyCounsel1122 I wish the people I knew would watch his videos and understand. I always want to send them to my mom and fiancé but I know they've been getting really tired of hearing me talk about ADHD lol

I feel the same. I did share a couple of these videos with my family and boyfriend to try to get them to understand how my brain works, and I am nervous they won't bother. I was diagnosed in my late teens and am 25 now and am only just treating it. So I talk about it a lot and they are so frustrated with me. But it is so frustrating to go through what we go through only to have our family not understand why we do what we do. I totally understand what you are going through.

I don't 'struggle' with it or 'suffer' with it. I wouldn't have it REMOVED if I could! Heston Blumenthal: 'I have ADHD. But I wouldn't change it for the world' www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/heston-blumenthal-i-have-adhd-i-wouldnt-change-it-world Look up: Famous people with ADHD Almost all major inventions were created by people with ADHD. You live in the world you live in because of ADHD people. America exists as it does because of ADHD persons. Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin JFK .. More. In World War 2 alone, these ADHD persons were CRUCIAL: Albert Einstein Winston Churchill General Patton Dwight D. Eisenhower .... ADHD is not a 'disorder' it is a 'difference'. The doctor doesn't lie. However, he speaks from the perspective of 'fitting in'. Further, there *ARE* WEAKNESSES (he mentions) that there is NO GETTING AROUND and no making excuses for: --These are a FEW, but each 'super power' has a 'dark side': Research ADHD 'super powers' and understand each one has an equally serious 'dark side', which is the DEFAULT unless the ADHD person is aware and cares to work within their special/different framework. For parents, here is the trick: Help your kid find their passion by exposing them to many things until they find their interest. Help them understand their (special) ABILITIES (example, 'big picture' thinking is something ADHD people do better than 'normals') - that is, working with VERY LARGE DATASETS and connecting disparate facts and knowledge to build new insights. As an example, Newton, who was ADHD used the 'Bible' (for clues) [so did Galileo, who was also ADHD] remember, all major inventions are from ADHD persons - look it up > to build much of his Newtonian model of physics - this could be either to prove or disprove bible positions, but this is what was the 'ACTIVATING INGREDIENT' : Passion/Emotion. -- Do some research, but understand, the DEFAULT of ADHD is in fact a 'DISORDER'. Without finding a passion, (preferably more than one) and I mean PRODUCTIVE passions, not video games, which in effect is a 'drug', the 'default' is morbid dysfunction. If your goal is to have your ADHD loved one 'fit in' You have an up hill battle, which at best will give you a person with a crushed spirit, always feeling like they were meant for something more, and at worst.. Well.. Not good. Let your ADHD loved one understand: 'Money' is only made by HELPING PEOPLE or STEALING IT. Period. Stealing it doesn't work. Money is just 'stored human labor' Human labor is transformed into 'paper/bank balance/objects'. They must find their passion so that they can help other people. If you help a FEW PEOPLE a LOT you get paid : A LOT * A FEW PEOPLE. Or... If you help a lot of people a little... Then : A Lot of People * a Little Help The average salary of a Heart Surgeon is about $570,000 a year. They 'significantly' help (on average) about 120 (ish) people a year.. This is +/- 10/25% based on experience and location. It is not uncommon for the very experienced to make 800-950k a year. Then you have CEOs (average of the Fortune 500 companies) who make on average about $550k a year plus up to 4x that in bonuses and stock options! They're not 'saving lives'! Right?! So what gives?! Well, objectively, (if you were a computer, not a person with moral judgements - welcome to economics!) if you could save one life or HELP millions of people, (or more) being captain of a 'ship' responsible for this help, and you got paid 1/10th of a penny per person.. What would that equal? Do you use a computer? You have one of three operating systems (not considering free Linux, sorry fellow Geeks/Nerds :) ) Two of which are on the majority of computers used by (normal) human beings. Apple's or Microsoft's. How much does this OS help you? You paid some amount whether as part of the computer or separate. That amount is many many billions of dollars per year. When that is divided, that means billions are helped. -- Don't think so? Switch OS tomorrow and see how your work flow goes. One tenth of one percent of ONE billion is 100 million. I won't talk down to you. I would hope you get the point. FYI Bill Gates and Steve Jobs of course are/were ADHD (look it up) Help your child find their passion. Explain WHY. Without an emotional context (reason) to do something, they won't. THEY have to WANT to. Help them want to. help them understand they need to feed their computer LOTS of knowledge. Rote memory (like jeopardy contestants) won't even BEGIN to work. What they need to do is EXPOSE themselves to tons of stuff, not being obligated to regurgitate crap anyone can ask SIRI for or look up on Google. When and if, as they're skimming over vasts amounts of information they find something they're interested in, let them DEEP DIVE. Another Tip. For me at least, I was ONLY attracted to very HARD problems 'regular/normal' people wouldn't even begin to attempt: Software development/programming (assembly language at 14 in '84) then of course, my current business/career. Theoretical Quantum Physics. Psychology. (Specifically 'Personality Disorders' Cluster A, B and C ) .. And now, more recently ADHD, for which I have, but always just (incorrectly) considered it 'hyper' and 'easily distracted'> .. And a couple of others. I would suggest you check out a website/info from friend and fellow ADHD Peter Shankman in regard to positive living as a person who is BLESSED with ADHD. -- And FYI Dr. Barkley, I realize there can be no 'objective test' regarding 'large dataset' aka 'big thinking/puzzle solving' advantages for ADHD, but you need to realize the 'super powers' are activated by 'emotion'. An ADHD in a field of their passion will all but always excel over a 'normal' in the same field. As for myself, over and above my other passions, I have a business I created and run (alone) for the last 16 years. Over 2500 clients. Created, manage and extend a codebase of over 1.3 million lines of codes in 4300 interconnected modules (programs) written in four (computer) languages . When a problem arises, the module i need to work on 'pops' in my head. I manage all the servers, setup and and extend as necessary, manage mail for tens of thousands, fight hackers, modify and extend custom software necessary to do jobs 'employees' would normally do (such as fight hackers, monitor data feeds from external B2B data servers I rely on, reset servers as necessary, inform me of anomalies, and SO much more..) ..And we haven't even talked about graphics, UI design etc.. for which I of course ALSO do! :) Sir, if ADHD is a disorder, then I'm living on the Planet of the Apes. ..Help your loved one cind their passion. Help them deal with limitations that ARE THERE! And remember, each 'limitation' has a 'good' side to it. (sorry, I know this post is already SO LONG - ADHD :) ) E.g. Edison (ADHD) kept trying to make the light bulb. We see it as 'perseverance' and hold it as a model to aspire to. Fine. What if he never succeeded? It would be seen as 'crazy' and 'obsessive compulsive' See how that works? This is : Hyper-Focus (which can be seen as obsessive), (different) Prioritization [others would have given up as it looks 'crazy' to keep trying], and a few others. History is littered with the great inventors, creators and leaders of ADHD and they all used the POSITIVE side of what the world now calls a 'disorder'. It is a 'disorder' in this regard: Fitting in with the status quo. Steve Jobs (ADHD) famously worked with Rob Siltanen to create this original poem created and first introduced in a famous Apple commercial: "Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do." When you consider almost all major (world changing and enduring) inventions come from ADHD people, this poem could just as well be written with ADHD in mind. -- Just my 2 cents.

Wayne Bienek Thank you!

+Wayne Bienek Probably the most useful post I have ever read. I just realized I have ADHD. My son does as well. This will help me and more importantly, help me to help him.

Tbh having a child made it much more socially acceptable to be late, at least with other parents. I’m sorry about your friend 😢

Did you ever consider that the gut biome mediates the person's psychological response to the environment, in various ways......and that the modern western diet stacked with glyphosate and hard to digest, glycan binding cry1 proteins is the root of many problems? As the gut biome synthesizes the precursors to various neurotransmitters and hormones, how could a foul gut biome not be the root of conditions such as ADHD? How can a person function inside normal parameters when it is experiencing difficulty absorbing nutrients from a degree of villi destruction in their small intestines?

@@curiousbystander9193 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022! From my own experience, I would agree with the transformation of how and what we consume effects the gut biome which then physiologically creates huge benefits to our systems. From years (since 2015) of Being on Keto, vegan and currently being mostly vegetarian (with most processed foods and anything with sugar out of my diet) I have to honestly share that my executive functions have improved but only marginally. You have brought up a very salient issue which has to become commonplace in our awareness and practice.

Thank you for being a Dr. who is willing to keep learning and listening. Most ADHD treatment is coming from general physicians and family medicine prescribers, so it's important that you understand it.

@Mathew Conrad M E too !! I found it out as a pensioner (!!!) while listening to a BBC Reporter three weeks ago and t h e n I thoroughly searched for brain scientists .. and found HIM. I was hugely relieved : showing in tears of j o y !!!! As a German English teacher I can understand Dr.Russell Barkley very very well. I am so deeply amazed and thankful for his detailed descriptions of brain regions, their functions, connections etc....

@Mathew Conrad 😊 What I need to know more about ( and check other opinions) is the Methylphenidat 'thing'. Last evening I read German medical YT sources and they were outspoken about negative Side effects of medication.... 🤔☝🏻🤔. In the meantime I will try saffron extract- there was a study that found out that in this flower part there are substances which help as good as Methylphenidat...

So your are always leaving in the present moment, read the power on now Eckhart Tolle or watch his videos on UKposts.

Same. I wish and I somehow know I can do better. But also it's not me time now.

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Ugh. Show them this video

Broke my heart when my mom told me “you always did things the hard way” I didn’t want to but I didn’t realize that is what was happening.

most times.

Lampshade same like I am talking and I forget like two secs after

Totally. While watching his videos I am understanding better who I am. Then later I began to notice just how short my working memory is. I honestly have about 10 seconds to make a decision. Max. More often than not 5 seconds or less. Then I'm on to the next thing. What a terrible handicap in life! Those of us suffering with ADHD should be applauded for even being able to basically function from day to day. The world is not friendly to those perceived as weak.

I have the same (also diagnosed with ADHD) I don´t remember anything from reading and listening Often also I come in some sort of hole, where my thinking is completely trapt like as I guess a normal Person would describe as a Blackout, but in comperison to the normal People who almost never have These I have it all the time

Instead, we are frequently told that what is wrong with us isn't real.

Im not claiming that i have adhd, but i can totally relate to this. Im always that friend who just listens and fades into the background while my friends reminisce every detail about some memory that is either so hazy to me or forgotten 😂

heard this before "march to the beat of your own drum" haha. yep 100%

What medications are good?

@@alanberkeley7282 Yeah, but he's a good guy.

How much did you get paid to make that comment?

Yeah right bro but even after getting to know that I'm adhd there's not much awareness in India..the psychiatrist that I went to simply told that I might not have it as I was good in studies!

This is so relevant.

yes understand

I agree with you. There is a spectrum, and we should not self-diagnose based on this public lecture.

About as funny as toothache

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Hope it's going well for you. My medicine journey has been tough so far. My last pill just made everything worse. On something new. It's not helping yet, but at least it's not hurting

How's it going since?

@@lllllsuzlllll I have had no luck lmao

@@vasimir3183 with the screening?

I've always called it APD (Attention Priority Disorder) because I have no problem attending - the problem is keeping my attention on the RIGHT things.

You're still fine 😍 😘

Yup I could tell there are nerve impulses when you're thinking verbally, but their inhibited, but they're still there.

Good analogy

Totally true!

Not if you live alone or have no one in your life to hold you accountable. Eventually things do get out of control.

I write on my hand; I have yet to forget where I left it. I have used Post-It Notes, stick them to my shirt (I worked alone), then stick them to the steering wheel so I wouldn't leave the house the next day w/o materials or forgetting an appointment. Now, I take meds, write on my hand, and have a couple of Post-It Notes TAPED to my laptop.

It's a struggle but I have a overwhelming amount of willpower and I will not give up untill I have what I want out of life.

Ashley Boehm happened to me to, cause we don’t know when to stop

Google for Complex PTSD. Categories are fuzzy, but it might be useful.

Ashley, please take care of yourself. I was told that I was bright but needed to apply myself. I got tired of hearing that.

Prove there is a chemical imbalance. Where's the gage stick?

​@@alanberkeley7282 If you're trying to question the use of medication from a medical point of view, it is not important whether a chemical imbalance exists or not. There are many documented clinical trials showing significant efficacy at improving the symptoms with a good safety profile and that should be enough to validate the use of a medication with the consent of a patient and his/her guardians. If you're questioning their use from an ethical/social/religious point of view, it is simply not your place to speak. People with ADHD most often know that there is something wrong about them and in the majority of the cases they see a satisfactory increase in their quality of life through the available treatments. Why would anyone want to stop others from trying to improve themselves and subsequently their society? I just see no logical basis for your stance.

@@alanberkeley7282 Although, if you're not trying to oppose the use of medication but you're just questioning the chemical imbalance theory, then you're right to be skeptical about it. Contemporary scientists are also skeptical about it and are trying to develop a stronger theory about the mechanisms of psychiatric medications.

Barkley's advocating something out of Nazi Germany. Kids can't behave or misbehave or talk a lot, drug them into doing so. I wouldn't be surprised if he's a fascist himself. He's certainly an authoritarian prick.

@@sheldoncooper9492 Both

And piles of papers are "decisions deferred."

@@robinrezendes7206 I'd say my experience, looking back, is more like driving a car without a steering wheel. You hit a but and you're a little off course and then lots of little bumps later, you're still motivated, pushing forwards and all of a sudden, wtf went wrong? You're not really sure what happened but your plans fell apart and there's no solid reason.

I think they think people are "drug seeking" when they mention medication. Some of them shouldn't be doctors.

This man taught in 35 minutes how to control ADD/ADHD and could eliminate the need for drugs! Mind blown! Though I don’t truly have this disorder I know for a fact my 35 year old daughter has it and it has been devastating to her and her children. I’m going to ensure she sees this video. This is the answer!

So nice😊

Yes it was great

Yes! Brilliant work! Sadly Psychiatrists hardly elaborate on ADHD & All the different medications available? Could be state funded insurance? I don’t have the finances available for specific Psych/Therapist treatments. I think they may look at life time of ADHD but diagnosed as Adult as too late to help. They rather help with co-morbidity like Addictions, Major Depressive Disorder because that is likely to kill us sooner. Sadly if we could learn ways to help ourselves or learn more in school visually. With medication & new ways to help children with ADHD while they are children. So we learn to function in school when we are young. We may not have as many co-morbidities😮 as we are into teenagers & adults.

I know you commented this 2 years ago, but I'm just so glad to find out I'm not the only one who has this. I also have excellent problem solving skills and am also really good at planning, but unable to follow through when delayed consequences are involved. I wonder if there's more information available about this phenomenon?

Remember: it's about connectung what you know you gotta do with actually engaging in the behavior of doing it

Thank you for this comment! I was just about to ask if it is possible to be a great problem solver, to be able to come up with numerous solutions but not be able to follow through if the problem is not immediate? Glad to know I'm not alone.

Same here! It’s like being a genius and a complete idiot in one 🙈

I think we might be good at strategizing or brainstorming how to solve a problem but it would be an issue for us to execute it.

Every college professor? 😅

Just so you know, a huge percentage of people with ADHD are on the autism spectrum. If you have ADHD and needed social thinking therapy, you are probably on the autism spectrum.