Do You Have A.D.D.? 

FOR FELLOW ADD/ADHD SUFFERERS (yes, I was diagnosed with ADD by a professional) tips I have found out: If you are on medication for it, take a day off from the meds (only on days you don't have anything important scheduled), allow yourself to wind down, be your natural quirky self, you will also have a better night sleep. REMEMBER TO EAT! Adderall and other stimulate meds used for ADD/ADHD suppress your appetite! Set reminders on your phone for important events! Caffeine helps a bit with focusing! so drink that coffee or tea! Have a creative outlet! people like us normally are more creative than the average person! be it music, art, comedy, whatever lets you express yourself! Ignore the jerks who make ADD/ADHD jokes, this also means don't punch them... even if you want to. Remember to take care of yourself.

"does not read through instructions" Says no Proceeds to not read majority of questions Jack you kill me

Jack: I don't rush things that often Also Jack: *skips every other question*

Coming back to this video after Sean got his official diagnosis yesterday is kinda wild honestly, I'm so happy for him that he found out though :)

Jack: *Makes video about ADD/ADHD* *Test is 9 questions* *Video is 20 minutes long* Me: Well I think we all know the answer to that

My brother has eye problems, ADHD and separation anxiety. And people pick on him for it. I just started Year 7 so I'm at his high school and I can stand up for him finally. He used to come home crying because these bullies were so bad. But now I'm there he's a lot happier. I feel kinda like a hero \(^v^)/

You're smart, you're also very funny, never change. You're amazing Jack.

Watching this after he got diagnosed hits different. So, so proud of you Jack :’)

People also say, "Wow I'm so OCD because I like everything perfectly organized" no. OCD is more than that. Same with ADD/ADHD.

jack do green screen with your hair

I missed more than half of this video cause apparently my wall is very interesting

I answered yes to alot of these, which makes sense since I am diagnosed with ADHD.

**hugs everyone with ADD and any other illness** Support is important.

Jack reads question: oh god yes. *Answers no*

I have ADD. When i was a little kid at school, i was kind off a perfectionist. I sometimes froze and said nothing in class when i had to say the answer. that was really bothering and i got distracted VERY, VERY easily. I even got bullied because i was very different. I had no friends. It became a REAL PROBLEM when i was 7/8. One day, 3 bullies locked me up in class. I even cried for help! That's the part when i met a girl called Annie. She noticed my screaming and crying and unlocked the door. Since then, we were besties for more then 4 years up until now. 2 years later the bullying (FINALLY) stopped, i was something like 9. I even talked in class about it, and after 2 YEARS of holding it a secret with Annie, they got punished! (HOORAY!) And instead of reacting on their stupid actions, i forgave them for whatever they have done to me. And it WORKED! 1 off them (May) even became friends with me! Now i am just very happy i told my teacher. I finally have REAL friends, that won't care about my ADD. :)

Jesus Jack! At least finish reading the questions!! 😂😂

I was diagnosed pretty late, not until last summer (I'm 15). I hate it when people are like "I bet I have adhd because I don't feel like doing homework". It's so much more than that. It's forgetting everything, it's losing even the most important things, it's feeling like you are physically unable to get tasks done. It's having directions explained to you five times over, and STILL not understanding them, and zoning out through entire lectures. It's failed tests you studied hours for, writing essays at 5 am, and rambling on and on. ADD isn't laziness. It's a real thing that people struggle with, and more awareness needs to be raised about it

Sleeping is so hard for me because I make whole conversations about what will happen tomorrow or what has already happened. What would they say if I told them this? What if I did this differently? Its rlly annoying...

"Chime in" "I chime in with a haven't you people ever heard of, closing a god damn door." Brendon urie has ADHD

Me: Ok I’m going to watch this whole video I’m not going to get distracted it’s gonna be great Me 5 seconds later: I wonder if there are any videos on RU-vid about how poverty affects cows

I was diagnosed with ADHD and ADD when I was younger and I haven't taken meds for almost 10 years now and can handle it myself. I hate it when people use ADHD or ADD as an excuse when they really don't have it.

hey jack? I was wondering if you can try to face the camera more when talking, i am deaf, but love your videos, i would like to ask you to try your best to face the camera when talking so I can read your lips. Thank you!

I have ADHD and I use fidget spinners to help with it but people that don't need them get distracted and now my school talking about banning them and it suck

Ive been struggling with adhd (professionally diagnosed) for almost my entire middle school/high school years, and just recently in the past two years it has been getting progressively worse and my grades are slipping so much. Its not exactly helping my depression lol but i am starting medication soon and I am very exited to see how it will effect me. Just a small reminder to stay strong even if things seem hopeless, because things will get better, eventually.

I am so happy that Sean constantly reminds his subscribers that having a mental illness or quirk is total normal and not something to be ashamed of. kudos to you Sean. thanks for being there for your fans and staying humble and kind to real life situations.

I've often noticed in Jack's videos, even when he's rambling, the fact that he actually is really, really intelligent, in that he can suss out characters/ people very well and quickly, guess plot twists ages in advance, build his own computers, understand game mechanics, and understand as he said things like narratives and pacing. I honestly think Jack is a lot, lot smarter than he himself gives himself credit for! :D PS loving his new series of online quizzes and stuff, really fun to be able to sit down and chill with you! :D

Well there you go... 5 years later.

5 years later he got his ADHD diagnosis.

14:44 "I should read the rest of these... but meh, whatever" it's so ironic that you're saying that in a test about ADHD

I'm ADOLS. Attention Deffic-Oh Look, Shiny!

When Jack says "Top of the morning my name jacksepticeye" I can't stop hearing it in auto tune.

I got 9/9 on both test. I'm going to speak to my mom about diagnosed but it's nerve racking

"Everyones a genius, but if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing its stupid" -Einstein this more applies to the ending, =D love this quote

People that aren't diagnosed with ADD need to stop saying they have ADD.

Jack: Yes, no, well kinda sometimes. Me: YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

Lmao well now we know

God is a pen Jack is a highlighter God drew the world Jack made it brighter

I'm an introvert. I hate being around people, exempting a very few. However, I come off as loud and brash because I have a rather short temper when it comes to loud noice, and my classrooms are very loud. I've yelled at everyone in the school, and when I'm not yelling, I'm making jokes. I usually make jokes to hide my emotions, because I have severe anxiety and depression. People think of me as rude, funny, and weird, but I'm actually really shy, and sweet to close friends. It sucks.

This hits different after his diagnosis.

A big part of ADHD/ADD is the extreme of focus. Most of the time people associate ADD with the lack of ability to focus but that is not completely true. Instead, ADD pushes your focusing ability to the extreme. This means either you are focusing on everything or you 'hyper-focus' on one thing. There are many people that make the joking claim that they have ADD because they cannot focus long enough to read books. As someone with ADHD this is just not true, sure sometimes it is hard to focus on a book but when I do I often end up reading them in one or two sittings after accidentally staying up all night without noticing the time. People with ADHD can focus but often cannot control whether they are focusing on one thing or everything and this leads to missing things such as where we put our phone. The advantage of this is that we handle stressful situations well and when we do 'hyper-focus' we can often get a large amount of work done in a short amount of time. Whether that work is editing, writing, reading, running, etc... To those who are recently diagnosed I would say: Know that ADHD/ADD is not a curse though it can sometimes seem that way. There are advantages of having ADHD as well as disadvantages. The ability to think differently means that you will accel at certain tasks and you will find things that you do enjoy. Most importantly educate yourself, there is a lot of misinformation out there touted as "common knowledge". When you can better understand why you are the way you are that is when you can really take advantage of the good parts of having ADHD and can better deal with the worse parts. Also how ADHD affects you will change as you age and it does affect guys and girls differently. If you have ADHD/ADD talk to a specialist specifically about medication. Taking medication is not the same as admitting defeat or admitting that you are wrong or broken. It is a potential tool to help you just like a pencil, chainsaw or phone. There is no one pill that is good for everyone. The most talked about medication is adderall but it does not help everyone. For example adderall does not work for me because it makes my mild turrets not so mild so instead, I take a different medication, but only on days that I need it such as school days or job interviews. There is no pill that will instantly solve all of your issues but there will likely be one that will help with minimal side effects. I hope everyone has a good day. :)

My therapist told me that I had ADHD, they described it as a door. In a normal mind the door opens to thing that it needs to hear and closes to things it doesn't. Well... my door(mind) is always opening and closing. Nonstop. Forever. And that's how I understand it. Hope this was helpful...?

I really hate having ADHD I'm on Concerta and Ritalin for it and even worse I'm in high school my friends keep undermining and bullying me about it. because I have a loss of appetite I'm really skinny so they spread a rumour about me being anorexic and none of them will come near me and I wouldn't be surprised. I go to a performing arts high school and my class were all dancers they were so bitchy. I have only brought one friend from that yr 7 class into yr 8. my old class convinced them to stay away from my and that worked. When i forget to take my medication I get really bad and cannot concentrate for more than 5 seconds. I have new friends though.

Not me having an ADHD breakdown as i watch this. I was trying to do school work and i somehow ended up rocking back and forth and pulling on my hair, so now im here

Jack: "you've seen me play games" Community: *nods slowly* yes jack we have seen you play games❤️

He kept saying no to the "Say Yes if any of it does." and it really frustrated me a lot.

Coming back to this video to congratulate you on your diagnosis!!

I was always the loud one in my group of friends and I was always told to tune myself down, watching your videos made me realise that being loud is not such a bad thing. Yes I get louder when I speak about things that I'm passioned about, but that shows that I'm care. I just want to say thank you for helping me realise that. I feel like I can connect so much to get to excited and missing stuff or being called out for being loud and thats probably why it agravates me so much when people call you stupid for forgetting stuff or not figuring stuff out, because I relate so much. I just discovered you a few days ago, but your energy and passion made me smile. Thank you

Hey Jack, I think the way you approached this topic was really great and sensitive. I notice that you talk about all mental illnesses this was and I really appreciate that. I also liked how you talked about it's not necessarily how many of these symptoms that you have, its how interfering in your life these symptoms are. All in all, the quiz seemed pretty fair. Good job at picking a good one. I know there are a lot of bad ones out there.

i have ADHD and im proud

i would really love to see "a day in the life of jack" maybe a series of it!! im always curious of your life outside of youtube

I like the fact that u dont read all the questions fully.

Trust me, Jack. You are not ADD/ADHD. AND, you're not dumb. You're just our sweet little Irish "Energizer Bunny" that likes to get things done. There is nothing wrong with that.

When I was REALLY young i was diagnosed with ADD, Dyslexia, and Epilepsy, and Pain-Induced Anxiety. It's been fucking rough, as my Epilepsy has calmed down to none or one seizure a year my ADD thrives. I'm in school, and some kid was blurting out random crap, as people my age normally do, and he had mentioned 'like dyslexic people don't see colors' My expression turned to a face of grotesque, then my blurting out and interrupting conversations symptom of ADD came through immediately correcting him, while it was the kindest thing I could have done, this kid was pretty nasty toward me in the classes we had together. I have a friend who suffers from ADHD, really badly, It's hard for her, but she gets through it. Here are some tips for people with any of the things I have: If you have anxiety: Stay calm, and breathe, breathing is one of the most important things you can do in this situation, If you suffer attacks at home, hold a comfort item,like a pet, orfocus your attention somewhere else. If you have ADD/ADHD: Staying focused is hard, but my tip for you is taking a bit of time off of what your doing when you start to feel distracted or fidgety, take a breather and stretch, or play a game, it can help you gain the want to continue what you were doing. If you have dyslexia: Dyslexia is something that can be really bad, both socially and academically, but going slow and understanding what you are learning or doing is key, once you understand the concept you will get it and start getting a faster pace. and for people with epilepsy: When experiencing an attack, breath, and close your eyes, stay calm, and once the cause is over it is best for you to take a breather and seriously rest a bit. For everyone who experiences mental disorders your are not the only one, and you don't have to feel like you are, and when you look for it,you can fi places and people that can help you.

I have ADHD, OCD, and Asperger's Syndrome (a high-functioning form of Autism).

Sean i noticed what a good person you are since the first video I watched of you! You’re one of my favors youtubers and I love what you do!

Jack, I am professionally diagnosed with ADHD. I can tell one when I see one, believe me :) But it really is not a disaster if you actually are hyperactive. Look where you've got since 2012 - the success that some people can only dream of. People love you, and your content is amazing, thought out and top quality. Even if you do struggle with something, it's barely visible. People love you exactly for how many connections, and tangents, and thoughts you attach to your every experience. People with ADHD tend to be hypercreative aswell. So I think it's done you a service if anything :) As for me, I take medications because without them I simply cannot learn. Anything that is lengthy and complex my brain dismisses, if I am not on meds. College is tough for "normal" people, but with ADHD it's hell on earth. I was toughing through it until on my Sophomore year I almost completely failed my whole quarter of classes. And not because I wasn't trying - the amount of stress I was under also doomed me into the worst depression I've ever had (considering I also have a hypothyroid condition that makes me prone to depression), and I really considered giving up on life at one point. And then I thought - enough. And went to seek help. Now I am fine, and doing good in my studies. Still not really close to graduation, but at least I am conquering advanced calculus, which I couldn't do before. I definitely changed as a person because of that, but I think it was a change for the better. For me, finding out that I had ADHD and finding treatment for it was life-saving. But remember, it's always up to you to decide. Diagnosis is not a sentence. You're the only one who can truly evaluate its importance, and you should never forget that.

Once i told my skype friend that i will go and grab my food plate and come back . Returned after 20 mins without the food , the shower was great . true story

ADHD runs through both sides of my family and I have ADHD but I find that awesome

There were so many parts of this video where I laughed out loud because of how relatable you are. Welcome to the club buddy :D

jacksepticeye: consistency is key me: I thought speed was key

Takes a quiz about attentivity, skips parts of most questions :P

As a person who deals with ADHD/ADD daily and has done so for years... I appreciate that you found a quiz that (while not as reliable or in depth as a legitimate psychological analysis) doesn't just ask about the stereotypic behavioral issues people associate with ADHD/ADD. People say "Oh people that say they have ADHD/ADD are just lazy or hyperactive and use it as an excuse", but it's really not. It's a legitimate disorder that makes functioning as a normal person incredibly difficult. Our brains just don't work the same way as most people's do, and because of that we don't see the world or social situations in the same way. There's so much negative stigma associated with ADHD/ADD because of people not understanding that it's not just laziness or hyperactivity, that people brush it off as something that isn't a big deal, when in reality it makes life more challenging. Doing well in school/college, getting and maintaining a job, and even building meaningful relationships is a genuine struggle.. So I want to thank you Jack, for not treating that quiz like it was a joke. :) Even if it wasn't your intention, I'm happy that someone who watches this video will see that ADHD/ADD isn't just an excuse. It may not seem like a big deal to some people, but to someone who has to deal with it every day it means a lot.

I get lost in conversations all the time but when it comes to Jacksepticeye he's so loud you can't ignore him

right before all the 10 year olds self diagnose themselves. if you can't concentrate it doesn't necessarily mean you have ADD , so don't say "omg i have this" unless you're diagnosed by a doctor. please like this so that people don't lie about this.

I know for sure that I have ADHD and Autism, and something that annoys me is when people refer to someone having Autism as an insult, just because I have autism doesn't mean I necessarily fit the typical autism stereotype, what most people don't understand about autism is that it's a spectrum disorder which means that the way my autism works is almost definitely different than what someone else with Autism can have and if I sat down and took the time and resources to sit down and edit videos myself, I would upload a video just bringing awareness to Autism and how it effects me

I have A.D.D and A.D.H.D (and yes, I HAVE been professionally diagnosed). It’s really hard to deal with. It even harder to apply yourself to do something, even if you want to do it.

not me procrastinating a science project i have due in 3 hours while watching a video about constantly being distracted

well I have ADHD and it sucks because my teachers always get mad with me for blurting

Consistency is Key? I thought speed was key

You are so amazing Jack. no matter what you have we love you and are so ready to support you

Lol I literally zoned out trying to remember what I ate for lunch while you where describing what a.d.d is

I used to be one of those people that chuckled to myself when I would hear a RU-vidr make a mistake in talking. However, recently I started my own RU-vid channel. Since then, I have seen the difficulty with commentary during game-play. It is easy to accidentally say the wrong words when you have most of your thought process dedicated to a game. I find it genuine when I hear that kind of stuff now. It seems forced, and lacks personality when you are perfect. Your mistakes are what make you great! Love you Sean! You rock.

I don't have A.D.D, but I do have S.U.B.T.R.A.C.T.I.O.N. Is that bad?

As a person with ADHD I understand the difficulties of having it. I don't like when people assume about us people with this disorder. It makes me feel worse about myself. This video helped me out a lot and all your videos help me to stay the happiest I can be. Thank you Jack for always being you.

I love how energetic you are, PLEASE DONT EVERRRRRR CHANGE

Person with Adhd and psychology student here. While this quiz can give you helpful info, what determines if you need to see a professional in most psychological disorder cases is called "clinically significant distress" this means you or someone else recognizes that these symptoms are some how impairing your ability function. From what Jack was describing he might have some symptoms of adhd, but he does cope with them and it doesn't appear to be distressing him. I have always had adhd, and my parents helped me make coping mechanisms, which worked very well until the stress of college overwhelmed me. Basic point. Know yourself, know when to listen to those around you, know you can ask for help.

Jack!!! WHERE'S UR OLD LEGENDARY JACKSEPTICEYE HAT

I have been diagnosed with ADHD since I was in the second grade, so I've known about it and my symptoms for years. I was surprised with how accurate this quiz was because it's incredibly correct, and it even corrected some misconceptions I had with my ADHD about some symptoms that I thought was caused by my dyslexia instead. This was a great tool for those who need a reason to see if they need a diagnosis from a doctor.

I've been professionally diagnosed with ADHD and school was almost impossible before I was diagnosed. I remember sitting at my kitchen table for hours and crying over simple homework worksheets. It was physically impossible to pay attention and get things done. I would constantly fidget and couldn't sit still. I would get so frustrated and I always felt insecure about my grades and how bad I was at school. I often compared myself to the other kids. I also didn't have many friends I just didn't fit in. Insomnia and anxiety are also tied in with this. But now I'm better and I get straight A's. School is much easier and I find that the older I get and the more mature I get the easier it is to deal with. Insomnia and anxiety are still there but I've learned how to live with both. I also have an amazing group of friends. Just remember not to let your ADHD get you down and that I can get better. You shouldn't feel ashamed of yourself in anyway. Even if it does make doing things a bit harder it's still a part of who you are. I've learned that having a creative outlet helps a lot. Things like art, music, and writing have really helped me. Try to get as much sleep as you can and eat well because that helps to.

I hate it when kids self diagnose themselves with ADD and swear they have it when they haven't been evaluated. It's demeaning to the people that actually suffer from it. Am I to believe that 90% of the people in these comments have ADD? Come on.

I saw this shirt that said A.D.D. Attention Defic... HEY A SQUIRREL!!!

"If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is a failure" Not everyone was born to be a tree-climber

jack: consistency is key. me: I thought speed was key

You know what sucks? When you *actually* like to talk about the weather. I know it may sound *crazy* to some people but there are some of us that really do like talking about the weather and everyone else thinks we're just making small talk. It's almost like you're not allowed to like the weather or at least you're not allowed to talk about liking the weather.

WAIT!!!!!! I THOUGHT SPEED WAS KEY?????? WHAT IS LIFE?!?!?!?!

When you would rather look at the wall for hours :p

I answered yes to almost everything on all quizzes, and I also picked at a part of my wall while I listened to him read the questions, along with reading comments and turned on captions to read them as well for no reason. If I have add, it honestly explains a lot of me that ive hated for a while because others have pointed it out as annoying

Jack, thank you so much for being in my life. You have gotten me through so many rough times. I was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) when I was 3 years old, and even though that's hard to deal with, I also have Glaucoma, with is a disease that slowly drains your vision, with no knowledge of a cure. I have so far had 13 Eye Surgeries... But that didn't stop me. Your videos have made me the person I am today, someone who try's to be friendly with anyone. I have saved people's lives just from talking to them through a Microphone, and those lives would've been lost if you hadn't inspired me to help others. Thank you Sean, you are a true Idol to me. Best of luck in your future endeavors! ~Dr. Pew

I get frustrated when some people take ADD/ADHD as a joke. Like when they get distracted they will laugh and tease that they have ADHD when they don't. It's a serious mental disorder that affects a lot of people! It's not some thing to laugh about, it would be like laughing at someone's sweater that their deceased grandma made them! Don't feckin' laugh about that!!! When someone asks if I have it, I just tell them maybe, because I haven't gotten an official diagnosis, but I do relate to many of the symptoms. That is a respectable way to answer if you suspect you have it, but haven't had an official diagnosis.

I've been on medication for ADHD since the age of 6, and I'm only just starting to feel comfortable with the idea of weaning off it at the age of 22. It really is crazy to see the vast difference in how you act on and off medication, for better or for worse. I have had my moments of questioning which person is the "real" me, the medicated docile shy girl, or the unmedicated loud absentminded girl. It's taken me a long time to come to terms with the fact that who I am isn't based on whether I am on or off my medication. How I choose to present myself to others determines the person I am, and there is nothing worse than feeling a wave of guilt and anxiety over missing a day because you concede defeat. It isn't easy, it takes work to push through the fog and get through each day to be the best person you can be. But for anyone struggling with ADHD who thinks they may be a little crazy...we're all a little crazy inside, some just hide it better than others. You're all beautiful and worth the effort.

I think another thing about the lets plays is that it's a lot easier to see the clues and everything when you're watching someone play rather than when you are actually playing the game.

😆Everytime you wear that hat.... it's so cute!!!!😆

I have ADHD (along with anxiety and depression) and I used to worry about my grades ALL THE FUCKING TIME before I got medication. I still worry about my grades, but not as much as before.

awww i’ve never watched jack before and i love jack he has such an amazing personality and he is obviously not dumb with the way he says things etc it’s quite evident he’s smart

Jack i have adhd and i use drumming as an outlet it made extremely happy to know u where a drummer as well

I despise walking behind slow people in the school corridors, or walking with slow friends...

I have extreme ADHD it really sucks because I have a really hard time keeping my grades up in school. Actually today I got taken off the dance team because I couldn't keep up my grades. I litteraly am crying right now. But I just thought it is kind of coincidental that jack uploaded this today. I don't know I honestly don't think anyone cares😔

I have ADHD and autism and yes i was diagnosed by a professional

the grey background from the quiz blends perfect with the RU-vid back ground oh my gahhhhd beautiful

*NOT ALL OF THIS MAY RESONATE WITH YOU BUT ANSWER ＹＥＳ IF **_A̲N̲Y̲_** OF IT DOES.*