ADHD Explained - A Live Expert Panel 

Like hobbies, spending time with family and friends, pets, reading, etc. It's affected by anxiety, executive functioning, procrastination, brain fog etc.

So happy to hear! Good for you on pursuing the diagnosis!

For real 😔 this put me into depression, i keep wishing i was born in Ancient times when everything was straight to the point

Is there hope for us ?

Wahh .... just don't try to fix it with your blue hair die and going by

Hugs! Don't ever say to yourself I wish I knew sooner. I was diagnosed when I was 6.... Early 90s.... The information and misinformation and especially the lack of knowledge and helpful treatment for a kid like me was non existant or harmful. It wasn't until ADHD stole my car keys that there has been any open and expert sharing if how this affects you and how to help manage it. My toolbox used to be semi effective meds. Now I'm learning to unlearn all the dependancies and toxic behaviors I was allowed as a kid because my mom was taught by the doctor to do everything for me.

That must of been very hard for you. Yes, Dr Brown is the very best he explains every thing regarding ADHD so well he doesn’t get too technical, he says it how it is. 👍

I got smacked and told I was too difficult. Not resentful. Just born a generation too early. Would've been nice if people had asked though. Some people (an uncle and a cousin) did. Not all doom and gloom. 🙂

So glad someone else noticed this. Also she should maybe be studying narcissistic personality disorder instead of ADHD.

Mate, something about that art aspect that you mentioned resonates with me so clearly!

I can't do stuff I find unnecessary or uninteresting, while I have Aphantasia I can still draw decently because I'm constantly trying to understand the object and applying 3d forms(drawing is the artistic interpretation of the object mostly either if it's a simplification of an anatomy,shape language or even colour choices) You shouldn't compare yourself to people who are good at art if you decide to start doing it (if you're trying to be professional like what I'm aiming) because they have practiced for years to be where they at.

Do you peaple that have this medical disorder ADHD problem.., I personal have diagnosed a adult ADD but take medication every day I have adult ADD and the thing what helped me a very lot is a medication stimulant metilpheidate, named Concerta, and it is the Ritalin, only one in Croatia for ADHD patients, but Concerta or Ritalin are the same thing, two pharmaceutical companys, but this is what helped me with this extremely was and still is this stimulant legal medication for this condition.., because it changed my life very much .. me personaly helped a lot. So medication is also important thing for ADHD. So, also I started a new life.., live normaly, like other normal person have normal brains so dont need medication for this condition, we have some abnormalitis in this part of a brain, but this medications stimulants helps regulating this thing a brain problems and a person can much more live a normal life after mental help they take this medications stimulants, which regulates brain funcioning and, amphetamine like ones and this can also be a problem that a substance like amphetamine became a medication for this disorder and say is a very strong and may be dangerous if abusing this kind stimulant medication and it hapens a lot .., and they became a very dangerous drug.. So these medication stimulans me helped very much in my life. So thats my story..

Wow bro you just need to do a little acid trip or mushrooms

I feel like you’re describing myself even the art part

Luckily you're only half right. While it's true what Thomas Brown says, you can actually come a long way with ADHD management. So much so that medication isn't nessecary to function normally. You will still have some symptoms, but you're life can be managed so that you don't get the added negative effect of executive dysfunction

@@ripsraps sorry man but I have to disagree here. You cant train the away errors of innatention caused by ADHD. Most people with ADHD will still need medication in adulthood. The problem is, you need effective executive function to implement the training etc. You only have to ask around the forums or support groups to see this. In fact, I dont even know anyone else with ADHD, who came off medication for any reason other than blood pressure. Of course, im not saying a person cant improve their condition with some CBTs but the problem is a lack of dopamine and extra production is induced by the medication. Sadly, there are no behaviour modifications, that can be proven to work, for that. She's just trying to sell her books.

@@ripsraps Dr. Brown mentions multiple times that medication is only another tool, such as therapies and help with executive dysfunction. i am a person with ADHD, just as you are born with brown hair or blonde hair, except so much more. you can dye your hair different colors, but it doesnt change the chemistry of what it is. it will always have the roots to come out that color unless furthrr damaged or greying. i am born with ADHD, and i will die with ADHD. i will never know what its like to not have it, no matter how many difficulties of having it i can minimize. plus, from my perspective, my ADHD isnt a list of symptoms, but rather how i function from day to day life. scientically, people with ADHD literally have smaller brains, and impaired chemical wiring. no meds or therapy can change those facts unless you give me an entirely new brain. i will always function differently than the person next to me that was born to have an average sized brain with the correct connection between neurons, and that cant change. sure, therapy can help me cope with the more difficult aspects of how i function in everyday life, but it won't ever change. i can find loop holes to make it easier in living a stereotypical life of someone who is neurotypical, but i think what needs to happen is to change expectations. instead of expecting someone with ADHD to sit still or get a job thats overwhelming, be flexible with their blueprints rather than trying to therapize or medicate them into being able to sit down or do that job. instead, work with them, and allow them to do it standing up or make classrooms that have a variety of sitting/standing arrangements, or beging to accept people who cannot work or do not judge them if their jobs are executed differently and/or having completely out of the ordinary jobs. also, outside of school or work, such as socializing, dont expect them to make eye contact or follow through with conversation. be patient and willing to learn/ask questions about the way they function in these situations. change expectations of what is a proper conversations, and maybe learn from what the constant interrupter is trying to get across. maybe ask them how theyd want you to interact when they act a certain way? and for someone with ADHD, even outside socializing i have much difficulty. sometimes it takes me 3 hours to change a pair of pants, and instead of expecting me to do that in less than 5min like everyone else. instead of getting frusterated, ask why it took so long. miscommunication and expectations are so damaging, especially with things out of our reach. also, since ive had ADHD my entire life and thats all i know, i typically do things that are not typical, but i think are. so, sometimes i even do things that i dont know are caused by my adhd, because most, if not all, things i do is in result of it, and i may not understand that what im doing is frusterating to those around. just communicate, understand, and ask questions, but sometimes we don't have answers and we dont know ourselves, so be patient.

@@swigswag3337 "scientically, people with ADHD literally have smaller brains, and impaired chemical wiring." Yeah. You lost me right there, and not because I have ADHD. Smaller brains? That's some phrenology bullshit right there. Five regions of the brain were seen to be smaller in ADHD kids, and that brain sizes were also 3% smaller overall, yes. However studies also showed brain sizes in many ADHD children were recorded as larger. Just as in people without ADHD. As meaningful as shoe size, and a kid with smaller feet running faster than a kid with bigger feet. And some research using resting-state MRIs suggests that individuals with ADHD may have increased functional connectivity in certain regions of the brain. You are talking about a condition with a spectrum of severity, like Autism. No, not suggesting the condition is LIKE autism, but that it is a spectrum of issues like autism is. No two ADHD people are alike or suffer from the condition in the same way. The brain is an unfathomably complex organ, we humans ironically can't even use it to understand itself. I'm sorry your ADHD affects you in the manner in which it does, it sounds tough. It's clear from your writing your stream of consciousness is unique, but your experiences while relatable are not universal and apply to every ADHD sufferer. And medication does help. It's irresponsible to suggest otherwise.

I totally agree, those two made me absolutly mad ! "Explain to childreen that all people will have a hard time" , its like shooting some random obvious thing without any care of what is really being discussed here. Without Thomas Brown this would be like an afternoon TV show

wish you well on your journey!

I’m 74 years old found out I had ADD when my grandson was Identify with ADD

I forget in a heartbeat what I was going to do or say now that I’m older

This man is fantastic I love listening to him , he explains every thing very well. I also enjoy he’s sense of humour. You have to laugh, even though it’s a serious subject.

Hardest thing i ever did was to admit i needed help and went to get it, best thing ive ever done for myself after all

Me too, he’s brilliant I love listening to him.

Or she interrupts too frequently

I thought the same thing, I've been through like three full "sit-downs' and he's almost verbatim. But, so knowledgeable!

I’ve noticed when listening not only to him but some experts on other topics that whenever they find an wonderful way to say something, they have no reason to change it and will say it the same way every time it comes up. Some people may watch them speak multiple times, but they have to maintain a good explanation for the people who have never heard them before. I find it really interesting to see people who are that deliberate and precise about things they are knowledgeable of and I hope I could be that knowledgeable about everything I care about one day.

hes got it down pat youve got to give him credit

I mean, it's not Michio Kaku. Definitely not. 😆

Same here

Absolutely true he’s the guru 🙏

Same

Has anyone here ever experienced the following: Realizing after reading three or more pages that not only you are absolutely clueless about the chapter's content but - after skipping back and re-reading the lost passage only to repeat the effect - also having it dawn on you that you actually only parsed the gaps! That's why I can never play Tetris excessively, or that gap reading thing is dead sure going to happen again and cause me to quit Tetris cold turkey.

For the same reason I have never enjoyed reading lengthy novels, too difficult to remember all the characters. Or too boring. Real life much more exciting.

I always thought everyone did that. I love reading things that interest me but still constantly skip my eyes ahead, read a bit, and come back to fill in the gaps. Linear reading is not my way! Now that I'm aware of it... That must also be how my brain focuses on anything else, right? It's no wonder I'm exhausted.

Finally someone understands. This is exactly why I hate reading.

Violet Snow ☹️ sorry I hope this info helped! 🙏

I agree. This isn’t a gift for me. ADHD has come at a giant cost. It takes away so much. According to some people , I now have to give ADHD credit for any wins I have in my life too? So, the only reason I’m good at something is because of the condition?? No way. If I’m good at something it’s because of me, not a condition. It doesn’t get to take credit. I did well despite the ADHD. This is no superpower.

I think what most people mean is dyslexia is not linked to having a lower IQ and is a recognised condition...

I have very severe ADHD. I do not look at these people and see oh they can do it so why can't I... That's BS. Turn it around on them and say well your normal why aren't you a CEO president, famous actor etc etc. It's BS. BUT!!!! Here is somthing you can do. Look at these successful people.... and learn what it's they do and what tools they use to compensate for what ADHD makes difficult or impossible. Howie Mandel. Has a very inspiring story and he shares allot of it during the two episodes of the show TANKED. That was more insightful and inspiring then almost anything else. Sure I can't afford a personal assistant that is a miracle worker but who do you have or is there a resource or service that can help you replicate that in some small way to get you a little bit closer to success. That's what is critical!

I want to hug you🥺. Seriosly. Those successful people are not there to make you feel bad. There's waaayyy more successful normal people😅. What I do is I look at them and see what they have in common. #1 creative #2 a support team #3 they are doing somthing they love to do #1 is a common ADHD superpower #2 is something you can build for yourself a bit at a time with apps and online support networks. #3 is the hardest part but while your working on number 2 you can figure out #3. One step forward is one more step you'd have to take Backward when you stumble to be back where you would be If you hadn't taken that step.

I believe that the "out of the box" thinking myth is to blame for that. The fact that you think out of the box has to do with you, this isn't caused by your adhd. There are many people with adhd that are unable to think "outside of the box". Adhd is simply a disability, a problem with executive functions and in many cases the working memory. I can't start anything and when i do I can't finish it and no matter how much willpower i have, I can't manage my own freaking life. It's a problem and i could do without it, unless they somehow adjust society in a way that will work for people with disabilities.

How did you manage to test it?

Under control 🤣. Nope. You need meds to help and a system of supports to manage it. From apps to counciling. Failing is normal. Don't ever give up! What works for some might not for you and use versa. You have allot of learning ahead of you. Good luck!

I really only listened to Dr Brown. He’s the expert 😉

Definitely intriguing -- thank you for sharing!🤩💙

I'm sorry to hear you had to deal with that. Thank you for telling your story. Hopefully i can do well in my field over the years too

I'm so sorry to hear about your history of abuse, bullying and rape, David. I'm glad you feel you've been making progress over time and I'm sure you're right that you're a good man. Perhaps you might find some psychotherapy helpful for the feeling of the flashbacks eating at your soul. And/or, perhaps trauma-focussed practices could help too. Lots of luck to you.

smeg head lol, loved red dwarf.

Thanks Dane for sharing! I am 43 years old and diagnosed with ADD 2 years ago. I am still processing it and making my way without the meds. I tried them once and I was miserable and "not functional" anymore afterwards. What helped me to get back to "my normal" was an extra dose of Vitamin B complex. No kidding. I know its not that easy for everyone, but I wanted to share my experience with "alzheimer light" and the vitamin B aid. I will settle in menopause eventually but right now I don't know much about HRT. I wish you the best and everyone else who is making their way with brickstones on their backs.

Maybe you could see if Adderall or another medication can do to assist with that? I'm going to have to take a med for the remainder of my life and I've just accepted it.

@@sandro3390 I went to a 2 week intensive program 2x when I was in elementary to try multiple different meds to help me. Every single "normal" ADHD med at the time sucked.... Nutrition and allergies are your first line of defence when it comes to managing symptoms. Meds are just the electrical power many of us need to make tools work for us because let's face it. A hand saw while effective is Agonizingly slow compared to any power saw and we have a quarter the patience of anyone normal to get things done before we lose focus 🙈

If you have to go off these hormones in 10 years you need to work on finding an alternative support. #1 build systems habits while you can #2 research herbal supplements that may help with regulating the hormone roller coaster. You are buying yourself time right now. Capitalize on it to get ready for when you lose that crutch. Think of it this way. You lost your arms. The meds gave them back. You need to use those arms to build machines that let you live your life without arms once they go away. Maybe herbs can make it so you still have arms but very weak ones or maybe even strong ones. Who knows. But you can do it!!!

i havent seen the entire video, but i am curious, why did you cry at the possibility of your son being autistic?

Yh if my mum cried at my ADHD I would feel a loss of self worth and like I was there was something very wrong with me. Though this is how The Perfect Creator made me and He does not make mistakes.

💔. No matter what, that teacher did the right thing in letting you know your child is special. No matter what the official diagnosis may or may not be, the fact that the teacher noticed somthing significantly different with your child now means you have an ally and and a source to help identify challenges they have and with that knowledge you can work with your child so they can learn, understand and build the skill sets and strengthen the areas they will need to be more successful in future. I'd have to say 99.9% of teachers care allot about the kids they teach. They also know Allot more then pretty much any other person out there on what's normal and what's not for the age group they regularly teach. Parents need to work with these teachers to help them do their best to help your child learn and grow and you to learn what your child's strengths and weaknesses are so you can best help your child grow into a successful independent adult or at the very least a much less dependant adult then they would otherwise be.

I like that Nuggets of Wisdom :P

Awsome mom🥰. As a mom the BEST thing you can do is build routines, and emphasize their importance weekends and summers included because inevitably when they are an adult they will have a break and with that freedom they will revert to summer habits.... And then disaster. No parent to figure out and provide the structure and reinforce the need for that routine. That and teach them how it affects them and what can be done to make it better, don't just do it all for them.

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I THINK IT THEN WRITE IT SOMETIMES IT DONT MAKE SENSE MAKE IT OUT.

It's awesome to have the humility to understand what your struggling with. Hopefully we can all grow as we learn more about how were wired

Brown is a professor who's had to answer these questions many times, and as anyone who's had a customer service job knows it that you build up certain "stock responses" to commonly asked questions and requests. It's not wrong for a professional to be consistent.

Thanks for the response! However, that's not the point I was making. I only addressed that concern because at the time a lot of the comments where about how inept Gallinsky was at handling the conversation and I found that to be a little biased. I greatly appreciate being able to watch this and I'm not trying to criticize people who are a lot smarter than myself. The only reason I brought up his repetition is because everyone was talking about her lack of professionalism and all I could see was two experts speaking, one just had better rehearsed lines is all.

I agree but peaple are stubborn andmost of the time wont listin to the same words over and over again, then again thare are those who nead to hear replayes too he dose soubd like a. Roje. Record tho i wonser if the peaple there live actualy ever watched the videos...

@@Mad_S I think a lot of people are worried she's doing more harm than good. She talks about things like taking music classes or standing while doing homework as solutions. This sounds like the same dismissive ignorance a lot of us have faced our whole lives. A lot of us need serious help. I've had music classes AND stood while doing homework and I STILL can't read anything longer than few pages. Her pinned smile, professional attire, and dismissive opinions just give me flashbacks to all the people in my life who caused me more harm than good by dismissing the fact and/or seriousness of my disorder. Her words may sound good to conservative parents who don't want to medicate their children, but from the perspective of someone whose life has been crippled by the disorder, she's a charlatan.

@@suezsiren117 i agree with you.

Hi Zak, We understand your concern and we want to make sure you feel empowered to seek the right help. We cannot provide you with medical advice but would encourage you to speak to your doctor and let them know about your questions and concerns. He or she might be able to give you advice on next steps. We'd also suggest you consider connecting with these organizations in you area: ADHD: www.chadd.org/Understanding-ADHD/For-Adults.aspx LDA: ldaamerica.org/support/state-local-affiliates/ IDA: eida.org/ida-branches/ While we don't provide one-on-one counseling or any individual care, our on-site community and our Facebook page are both great sources to seek advice and find personal support from other community members: u.org/community facebook.com/understood If you're looking for personal support that goes beyond what an online community can provide, finding a local resource or counselor may be the best option. Consider looking online for professionals in your area that focus on what you're struggling with. Individualized, professional attention is often the best way to address a problem.

@@UnderstoodOrg thank you for the links to other resources, I have been able to locate a very helpful specialist in my area. My earlier comment was poorly written. More videos that specifically address issues in adults with the condition would be helpful. Some of the content in this video was helpful though, in particular the host was well informed and facilitated a great discussion with the guests. I have been a fan of Dr. Brown's material and research for a few years now.

What is b-mod?

@@kit10 i think behavior modification

Thanks for your comment, David Cross. As Understood is based in the United States, we don't provide any resources relating to laws, regulations, policies, or the like as they relate to governing countries outside the United States. If you are interested in consulting with a professional, you may want to start by reviewing the information about ADHD on the National Health Service (NHS) website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/diagnosis/; it appears that the difficulty lies in being able to provide documentation that one's ADHD symptoms began in childhood. You might also be interested in how ADHD is (generally) diagnosed after high school (u.org/3dcUHYs) and the signs of learning and thinking differences in adults (u.org/3cZPjZq). Even if you don't pursue a formal evaluation, there are still things you can do to help yourself. You can find strategies to try at home here: u.org/34cY12x. Best, The team at Understood

So convicting.

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Psychosis for me @SAN DRO but was on meds for spinal issues which may of helped it

Hi Mark painter - Thank you for your question. While many people are diagnosed with learning and thinking differences as children, many others are diagnosed as adults. Adult evaluations for learning and thinking differences must be completed in person by a qualified professional, like a psychologist, doctor, or learning behavior specialist. This can be done at a community mental health agencies, counseling or study skills center at a local college or university, or a local hospital-based program. Here’s some information on who can evaluate adults for learning and thinking differences: u.org/2yeNiZq If the evaluation is not covered by your insurance or if you don't have insurance, there are two other things that could help you find an evaluation at a reduced cost: 1. Find out if any local universities with graduate programs in special education or psychology have clinics that conduct evaluations. These are often offered at substantially reduced cost. 2. Check with your local county or state adult education office. They may know of private practitioners who perform evaluations on a sliding scale or at reduced cost. We hope this helps!

I believe she does, she's just really dedicated to educating others on the skills necessary for optimum treatment of ADHD. These skills are so important that even Dr Brown has reiterated (in his previous video) they are an important aspect of treatment alongside medication. Galinsky is also optimistic about children with ADHD being able to learn these skills, Dr Brown just wants to temper that optimism with a little bit of realism about the difficulties that come with ADHD and how that can affect learning executive function skills.

Ty for the time skip save; also maby she dosent know anymuch at all on puprus it brings a view that has not yet the experience as mr doc brown that he might "skip" or "pass over" he might not be aware of this for he has done this longer. She can help explane. :P (Sorry that was long)

YES - this intro had me wondering if I'd taken my morning capsule

Yes, he certainly does. My mother called it dyslexia. She said my Dad had it and even had problems reading a phone book. However, I think after listening to him speak I know now that ADHD is what it was. I had every one of the symptoms he described except for the hyperactivity. Although I`m 77, it is great to finally find out what it was. I think Delexia is just a catch-all phrase that doesn`t exist. I became interested in space when I was 8 years old and wanted to be a scientist so started to get good marks A and B after that. In grade twelve i had become so exhausted that I couldn`t apply myself and failed English and became depressed. I still study science and even took a course in calculus. If you really wanted to make it easy for people like me you would make it possible for people like me to get the knowledge I want in the areas of science that I wanted, Dr. Brown

thank you... hahaha...

Hi nurshark05, Thanks for your question. While we can't give specific recommendations about medications, for that you should speak to your doctor. But Understood does have several articles about ADHD medications that you might find helpful. u.org/2LnByKS We hope this helps. Best, The team at Understood

What is she on?

I agree. Even more, her advice in this particular context is actually damaging, as it reinforces the idea that it's just about parents and children finding that one technique (among "hundreds in the research") that works for them. I couldn't stand her contributions, and the fact that Thomas E. Brown had to be accommodating and constantly needing to remind the audience how it's way harder for people with ADHD. It's very unfortunate when panels like this feature people who shouldn't be there, and organizers put them there either to keep a "debate" on false pretense of a plurality of ideas, or to challenge consensus, or just because they couldn't find someone better.

I agree!!! Shame really that she had to be there.

Yeah, I thought the same thing. Dr. Galinsky seemed to still think that kids with ADHD could learn to have/use executive functioning skills, very much like the old "You can do it if you really try/you just need more willpower" arguments that so many with ADHD have heard all their lives. I found Dr. Brown's remarks very helpful, but Dr. Galinsky I found less helpful.

Well yeah, but I'm telling you, one day I will have my own business, and I'll be an inventor, and an environmental scientist.

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top scientists around the world are working 24/7 and yet they still can't figure out what on earth you just said

Thanks for your question, Lance McGrew - If you're concerned you may have a learning or thinking difference, here’s some information on who can evaluate adults for learning and thinking differences: u.org/2yeNiZq. Adult evaluations for learning and thinking differences must be completed in person by a qualified professional, like a psychologist, doctor, or learning behavior specialist. This can be done at a community mental health agencies, counseling or study skills center at a local college or university, or a local hospital-based program. If the evaluation is not covered by your insurance or if you don't have insurance, there are two other things that could help you find an evaluation at a reduced cost: 1. Find out if any local universities with graduate programs in special education or psychology have clinics that conduct evaluations. These are often offered at substantially reduced cost. 2. Check with your local county or state adult education office. They may know of private practitioners who perform evaluations on a sliding scale or at reduced cost. We hope this helps!

I Bet thats not true if u like we can trade discorde or utubs msg :P

Hi, your story sounds just like me. I always had trouble paying attention, focusing in school. I end up with depression at a young age, I’m 59 and I still have it, and been on medication for years, because I always feel STUPID. It soooo frustrating. It’s a daily fight in my brain 😢

Hi there. I'm so sorry you feel that way. I really really recommend the book 'Scattered' by Gabor Mate - it's incredibly helpful and positive.

Thanks for your question, Catherine Marguet. While Understood was created for families of kids with learning and thinking differences, you may find our ADHD section helpful: u.org/32Udqmh If you're looking for adult ADHD resources, you may want to check out CHADD: chadd.org/for-adults/overview/ We hope this helps.

That’s sad , and what a disgrace that teacher was.🤷‍♀️The teachers today should be trained tp pick up,on the kids who are struggling and have problems. What a shame, as kids can be helped if it’s picked up early.

Thanks for your your comment, b potter. While this video provides an overview of ADHD, there is additional Understood content that goes into more detail which can be helpful to anyone looking for support with learning and thinking differences like ADHD. And while these resources were originally designed with families with school aged children in mind, they demonstrate that it is possible for individuals with ADHD to learn to manage their symptoms at home (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oVx5hBNPmzI.html) and thrive. Perhaps you could tell us more about the specific information you are looking for. In the meantime, you might be interested in checking out these Understood articles: - "ADHD: Ways to Help Your Child at Home" (u.org/34cY12x) and - "Executive Functioning Strategies for Your Child" (u.org/3htsgb1). There are also a variety of treatment options to help with managing ADHD symptoms (u.org/2XytBFP), including medication (u.org/3tnymjQ), behavior therapy (u.org/3rDIser), and alternative treatments (u.org/3gsYzpb). It's important to remember that what works varies from person to person, and that it will likely take some trial and error. You also may want to consider connecting with the Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) chapter in your area, who can provide a better idea of local services and supports: chadd.org/for-adults/overview/. Best, The team at Understood

Hi BeLlSiBuB, Thanks for your question. Typically it starts by someone (parent, teacher, or the individual themselves) noticing something different. Adult evaluations for learning and thinking differences must be completed in person by a qualified professional, like a psychologist, doctor, or learning behavior specialist. This can be done at a community mental health agencies, counseling or study skills center at a local college or university, or a local hospital-based program. Here’s some information on who can evaluate adults for learning and thinking differences: u.org/2yeNiZq We hope this helps. Best The Understood Team

@@UnderstoodOrg Thanks for answering! Wasn't expected.

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Show them a video that describes adhd in a very detailed way and walk them through which characteristics fit you, if they still don't accept it, try and help yourself, they are just holding you back.

I feel you on that. My parents don't believe in mental illness. They continue to be a severely negative influence on me even in to my adulthood even after I took there parenting privileges away from them by moving away and no longer taking their advice or reprimands. I feel like there are not many options other than going full no-contact. Just because they are not strong enough to be there for you doesn't mean you have to deal with the negativity they bring.

@@xXbudred123Xx have yourself assessed by a psychiatrist.

@@Mad_S I hear you. I am just wondering if you would regret when they die. Could u do a phone call a month...,, and when they start on you just say “wow is that the time” I got to go..... and hang up

@@yvonnehyland1753 it's tough to hear someone having a negative relationship with their parents but distance can be a really good way to lead a healthy life

Hi there: If you’re concerned about your own health and safety, here are some additional places to look for immediate help: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org) has resources to direct you to local crisis centers and to speak with you either on the phone or via the online Lifeline Crisis Chat: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/gethelp/lifelinechat.aspx. PBS has a great state-by-state resource guide to help, too: www.pbs.org/wnet/cryforhelp/episodes/resources/hotlines-and-web-sites-for-teens/?p=11 The Crisis Text Line offers support 24/7. All you have to do is text the word listen to 741-741. If you are the parent of a teen, we encourage you to explore the resources listed in this Understood article on Resources for Parents of At-Risk Teens: u.org/2hxLRtb Please know we're here to make sure you have the resources you need during this very difficult time.

Buy I hope you are okay thare are multiple anonymous help lines and websites for both adolts and childres, reply if u would likethe info hear to help :P

i havent heard about it before. do you mean you'll have these thoughts way after a triggering event?

Its the docs all over again lmfao

He just repeeted the same thing again :( I still feel like his explanatuon is the best way that explains to peaple who dont have ADHD/ADD/TDHD/TDD

Agreed! I think, however, he's in different settings and has to "plow the same ground" with each audience to provide the foundational information. I'd love for him to have his own channel where he could build on the basics. BTW I've reached out to his practice in CT and he's amazingly practicing with the public and is available for online consultations. Very expensive but it's an option for some.

Reiteration is key to spreading information about something such as this

He has to repeat the same because is the same condition no??? The topic here is no about Schizophrenia or Bulimia.

Thanks for your feedback Magma Plus. We will share this with our team.

Thanks for your question Mubarik Mohamed Yusuf. ADHD is a problem with a group of skills called executive function. You can read more about it here: u.org/2SAzkYZ We hope this helps.

I understand your frustration - I admit it annoys me too when I notice it - but hopefully it doesn't make you lose respect for him completely. Academics and researchers often have to basically memorise scripts about their own research area so that they are very clear and concise when they speak. They do hundreds of talks can't come up with something new every time! But I think it probably also reduces the risk of accidentally saying the wrong thing which could potentially be very dangerous when you are speaking on such important topics

To: Tera Edwards I think he knows his subject very well. If you are easily frustrated most likely you have ADHD will be a good idea to get help!!!

personally im skeptical on the whole skepticism thing