How to Know if You Have ADHD 

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Sometimes i need to pee, then i get distracted and end up peeing like 5 hours later

Me: thinking I might have ADHD, knowing I have a few symptoms. My brain: ATTENTION SEEKER

I want to get diagnosed and get a positive result. Not because I want attention or want to have “problems” but because I want an answer to why my mentality and thought process has always been different than the people around me. Edit: So glad so many people were able to relate ^^

She is so smart that she designed a video in such a way that was interesting enough to keep the attention of a person with ADHD. In the comments of other ADHD videos I always find something like- "My ADHD wouldn't let me focus on the video." Whereas for me, this video was able to keep my attention throughout. Good job👍

“Pay attention, Its not that hard” *wow what a great idea, why didn’t i think of that?*

Everyone with ADHD knows that during a video they scroll to the comments.

One thing that really hurts as a person with ADHD is being accused of "selective hearing" I'm NOT "hearing what I want to hear" I start daydreaming and certain words or phrases simply bring me back to the real world! It's DIFFERENT.

I just feel like crying for no apparent reason and I have this overwhelming feeling of sadness.

When you can relate to everything but you're too afraid to tell someone because it's gonna be really awkward when it turns out you don't have adhd 👁👄👁

"if you have those symptoms before the age of 12" I can't remember anything from before the age of 15, hardly even 12 ):

The one thing I'm scared about (in getting diagnosed) is the 'having symptoms before 12 years old'. Like... I don't remember that kind of details of my life, my memory is jumbled already. Plus, I think the symptoms I am experiencing now have become more obvious during high school (which I am in now), especially over covid. Primary school and my life before that have been so easy that no one noticed if I had symptoms or not.

That comment at 2:33 "It's not your fault" broke me into tears. As an adult with ADHD, the most present feeling is guilt for a lifetime of feeling like I am letting down those I care about. Hank brought me here, AdditudeMag helped me make sense of myself and this video just felt soo authentic... thank you for the tribe

Daydreaming with a soundtrack is such a mood, I can’t listen to music without daydreaming

When the teacher says “you can ask questions at the end” and you have so many questions then forget them all at the end because you were focusing on that one eraser shaving on your desk

“You’re fine” but you’ll struggle in EVERY job as you get older. You won’t be on time for anything not because you haven’t planned enough time but because you had too much time and got distracted! 😅 Big love to you all. 💗

I’m 13 M and I’ve thought that I have adhd for a while now and it’s really taken a toll on my social/emotional health. My best friend that I love more than anything is not talking to me anymore because I’m so annoying and I always say things that I instantly regret. I feel like anyone and everyone around me dislikes me because of everything I do. I’m also struggling with severe anxiety and crippling depression, and I’m in a never ending rollercoaster of self deprication and belittlement. My mom is a nurse practitioner so I thought she would understand and let me see a doctor about getting diagnosed, but she just says, “I don’t want my child being loaded up with drugs” I told her that getting diagnosed doesn’t necessarily involve medication, and atleast knowing will help. I know no one is probably going to see this, I just wanted somewhere to rant.

People with ADHD talk really fast because they want to say everything before they forget *hiii* 🙋🏻‍♂️

I think ADHD actually stands for Attention Deficit Hey donuts

Got diagnosed in my 20s, forgot about it til my 40s. Treatment changed my life. This channel was instrumental in me taking it seriously!

First non-music related subscription that I’m actually happy about in a long time, tysm

So how do I raise the topic to my therapist without sounding like I’m self diagnosing?

I mentioned it to my mom that I might have it, and she said: "oh, you surely don't have that. Just pay more attention and stop procrastinating!" Yeah that will help :,)

the most relatable thing to adhd in this video is her she wants to (and probably can) speak alot faster than that but she is resisting it, that feeling of enthusiasm that you just want to jump out of the screen Keep up the good work

Such an awesomely put together video. Interesting, yet getting the point across and keeping it just the right amount of light hearted. And extremely relatable. Good job, and thank you!

Me: is diagnosed with ADHD Also me: hMm i wOnDeR iF i hAvE aDhD

“you need to have had these affect your life before the age of 12” ma’am i can’t* remember anything before yesterday… do you think i can remember 5 years ago?

I just cried while watching your Ted talk. I was diagnosed at 25 and am now 41. But never have I ever felt less alone than watching your presentation. I just sent it to my favourite people because it would help so many of them understand that I’m working with different tools but really trying my best to do the same job. Thank you for making me feel okay. Does this mean I’m a tribe member? Or wait… I’ve always been part of it! Thank you 🙏

This video is great! My son has a referral for an ADHD assessment. He is only 7 and I wasn't sure how to explain this to him/ prepare him for it. I showed him your video and he listened the whole time. He asked some good questions about the ADHD and he is not anxious about the meeting with a doctor now❤

The way I cope with my adhd is I listen to music, literally every second of my life

See here's my problem. I didn't have attention issues as a kid, I was the model student. It's just over the years my memory and ability to focus has gone down the toilet

My third psychiatrist (who I was seeing for depression) randomly mentioned that I might have ADHD, but then said that at least one of my other psychiatrists should have noticed it if I have it and then just went off on to another subject. I have thought about it a lot and I definitely have a lot of the symptoms. I want to be assessed for it but I am afraid of seeming like an attention seeker, even dough my friends (who have ADHD) think I have it too because of the way I, for example, hyperfocus on something in conversations, take over the entire conversation and ramble on and on for a really long time. Even now I am procrastinating by writing this, as I should be practising for the exam I have tomorrow... Also, I imagine people will think that I cannot have ADHD because I am a graduate student majoring in English, and have ok grades.

I was diagnosed since I was a child but I felt quite alone in my own disarray. These are complicated times and finding you is helping me so very much to understand, once again how far Ive come (quite far) , not to punish myself for what Im still to figure out and feel quite less alone in the process. Thank you, I think you are wonderful. Love, from Mexico.

Sometimes my friends would ask me about the thing our teacher said in class and I'm like: 👁👄👁

me: i have most adhd symptoms my brain: *ATTENTION SEEKER. YOU ARE SEEKING ATTENTION. YOU ARE TAKING THE “SPOTLIGHT” OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD. STOP.*

Got officially diagnosed 2 weeks ago, i went home and cried happy tears for 30 mins 😭 ❤

I was recently diagnosed earlier this year. These videos have been really helpful!

“Your life plans change from month to month” I have never found anything so relatable

“your long term goals change at least once a month” “you’re not sure what your long term goals are” “you’re not sure what long term goals are” idk why but this is so relatable I started laughing 😂

I’m 30 and finally getting help with my ADHD. So far, meds haven’t been the life-changing missing piece of the puzzle I hoped they’d be, but it’s a relief to finally get the chance to see if meds + therapy can help me take control of my life.

Only recently have I been shown this channel and its great. Hats off to you 👏 I can't watch a full video anywhere else lol

i literally have to listen to youtube videos while trying to fall asleep because i can’t pay attention to falling asleep lol

I AM a doctor, and Jessica nails the ADHD description on its head!

Oh my gosh why do I relate with you on a spiritual level 😭 just this year I was diagnosed with ADHD, so I have been trying to figure it out and you are my lifesaver!

Thank you for making this video nice and short! I love your videos but I tend to lose focus 😅 I’ve booked an appointment for today with my GP to get assessed. Thank you for helping me realise I may have ADHD. I’m really grateful and I can’t wait to get some new skills to manage my life better.

nobody: me: looking through comments instead of watching video

"your closet looks like this, your room looks like this" was she in my house when i wasn't around or??

I laughed at this but I am also a bit sad. I’m 27 and haven’t been officially diagnosed for this yet. My family was not the type to pursue any of my symptoms. I have been successful a bit in life but I am struggling mentally. It took 1 session of therapy for the therapist to tell me about ADHD. Thank you for the videos!

i didn’t know what was wrong with me for the longest time. i was struggling so much with school, work, and taking basic care of myself. i took only 6 classes during my first two semesters of college and didn’t finish a single one. i dropped out. After a huge panic attack i was admitted to a mental hospital. after i got out of there, i was given resources to follow up with so i could figure out a treatment plan. when i was diagnosed with adhd i didn’t really agree at first. but this channel has made a lot of things click and has helped me to really understand what i’m dealing with and how to live with it. thank you❤. and thank you to my boss for showing it to me 😁

When you already did the homework, but never turn it in 😤

when you already been diagnosed with adhd but still watch this video to see how much you can relate

I just found your channel, and you have already helped me so much. I'm in my early 30's, and have suspected for a long time, but after watching your videos and taking that test, I'm about 80% sure I am. I'm going to try and get a Dr's appointment to get assessed soon, but I honestly don't even know where to start. This is weird and scary. I'm so old already, I wonder how much good it could really do at this stage in my life.

Is it possible that somewhere deep in the subconscious mind there is resistance to trying to control or reverse the effects of ADHD? Someone older like myself (age 70) having lived my whole life ignorant of ADHD but not the aftereffects of when I seriously screwed up. Then I would accept that I have a problem (dammit I did it again) and move on like nothing happened. Now I am aware of my ADD and how it interferes with life every minute of every day. When I try to correct a situation or prevent a screw up, and fail, I become very angry. Angry enough to harm myself by slapping myself or banging my hand against the table because I knocked something over again. I discovered that pain, causes me to reboot and regain control. But I know when the pain leaves, I will screw up again. and again, and again. There was something comforting by not knowing what I did or said. When I was younger and very depressed (because of the ADD) I felt safe at the bottom of the pit because while there, I felt nothing could get any worse, no one could hurt me, and there was nothing for me to screw up. I could not understand why other people treated me like the village idiot, blamed me when something went wrong or tried to make me say or do things for their entertainment. I am now better than when I was younger. Slowly, very slowly gaining control. I have a long, long way to go.

You look and act like one of those teachers that all the students like

I can't be the only person here who cried a little bit when she said, "You're fine. Welcome to the tribe."

I’m so happy I found this channel

me: *has been diagnosed with adhd 4 times* youtube recommendation: How do know if you have adhd also me: hhMMM

"Welcome to the tribe" is probably the kindest thing i've heard in years, and i needed that.

I was diagnosed with anxiety, ptsd and bi polar disorder about 4 years ago. When I got with my current ex he pointed out I may have adhd. I came across your channel and I sent this video. He said a lot of these things reminds me of him. Even my grandma agrees

Several symptoms since I was little. My doctor gave me a 20 question survey, dismissed current issues I have, because I'm trying my best to be on time to work and I'm not having a total meltdown. Said I had mild adhd and not enough for treatment. I'm glad I found your channel, because I am struggling and I need guidance.

“You’re either being completely lazy or trying to do everything at the same time” I relate to this on a spiritual level. The amount of things my mind plans out for me to do, then ends up either saying “eh, it’s not that important”, or trying to juggle them all at once like a circus act 😂😂😅

I am 72. When I was a child in the dark ages of the 1950s, no one talked about ADD or ADHD. They just called me lazy. My son was diagnosed with ADD and one of my granddaughters with ADHD. I have no doubt that I would be considered ADD now. I developed several coping strategies, some technological. (I was an early adopter of PDAs and have a lot of reminders on my phone,) Thank you for your channel it is helpful even for ancient people like me.

I don’t know if I have ADHD (I probably don’t), but I keep watching this channel because of her personality, humor, and constantly being amazed by her ears.

44 years old and I was diagnosed with ADHD in 2022. Very happy to be part of a Non Profit Org that helped empower myself as well as further advocate for one of my kids.

when you realize at the end of the video that you literally just spent half of the video like: 👁👄👁 mesmerized by her green eyes and you retained nothing hA

I was diagnosed with adhd FOUR days ago. I turn 48 this month. I’m looking forward to the therapy and meds so I can simply be the best version of myself.

So glad I watched this! Reminded me that u should be doing ten other things rn so I did none of them and just watched more videos on RU-vid simultaneously. Success basically.

Definitely down the RU-vid rabbit hole while I should be getting ready for work

6'5” guy with adhd here.... I forgot what I was gonna say

"You're late on bills you actually have the money for." *nervous sweating*

Thanks! This is really helpful!!

Your videos are amazing. Just found ou about you as a friend recommended you channel. Could I make a suggestion of having captions on your videos? For the ones that English is not the first language as me 😊

6'5" here, I relate most with not being able to find pants

i literally zoned out while watching this lol

Thank you so much for the video! I absolutely love it 💜🦋

I’m so pleased I found you or RU-vid found you for me…

"you bite your nails" **Me watching this video and bitting the skin off my fingers while also shaking my leg** Pfffft-

When she looked into the camera and said: " if it turns out you do have it, good news: you're fine. Welcome to the tribe" i just broke down and cried. Thank you.

I only recently realised I most likely have ADHD (after self-diagnosing as on the Autistic spectrum and learning about the link between the two) and your videos have really helped me come to terms with things I have struggled with since probably before adolescence but never been able to understand until now. Also I found I couldn't help but keep getting distracted by your eyes during the video! Haha

I'm a recently diagnosed autistic and ADHD sufferer, at 63 years old, it has come as a shock in one way, but I've always known I was different and now I know why and feel validated.

My parents never believed me when I said I think I have ADHD and when I turned 18 I left and when I was 22 I was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety I’m now 24 and have been going to therapy ever since :)

My favorite response to the “everyone is a little adhd” is this: After a difficult workout, a completely healthy person will likely be breathing really heavily, likely even wheezing. This doesn’t mean they are asthmatic. Having asthma means you have a fundamental physiological difference that makes breathing hard for you. Having asthma also means that breathing problems are a lot more frequent and serious, instead of temporary heavy breathing after finishing a 5k, it might be a total inability to breath while just walking to the mail box. Having adhd means I have a fundamental physiological difference that makes attention regulation hard for me. Having some of the symptoms to some degree sometimes isn’t the same as experiencing it 24/7 to the degree adhd people do.

Since this is an old video and there are a ton of comments already, you are probably not going to se this, but I still want to share what my doctor told me, when I got diagnosed (at the age of 30), when I questioned the "H" since I didn't felt THAT hyperactive, and he said: "Your body might not be hyperactive, but your brain is." That was such an eye opener for me, and I truly took that to heart. 😊

I view it as a gift and would never change it.

the thing is when I tell people “Im hyper” they will just say “you’re not hyper” “you don’t look hyper to me” “what?? hyper? but you’re always calm lol” “but you’re not running around”

Bro I really wanna get checked for ADHD and I talked to my parents about it and my mom approves but my dad says it's not a real thing and it's cause I'm always on my "phone". This is actually messing me up.

I am 48 diagnose with adhd at 39, that really put my puzzle at ease, allthough it is not an excuse to not better yourself, I really struggle to overcome it since it has been my life

New symptom checker at that website you have linked to is very useful. Seems they have changed the link a bit sometime in the last few years.

I wasn’t listening. Can you say all that again?

I like the hyper-focus part. At least when I'm hyper-focusing on something that's productive instead of 8 hours on the same video game.

What a wonderful gift to the world you are. ❤️thank you❤️

I didn't need another video to keep my attention. It was well made.

“You don’t listen so much as daydream with a soundtrack”. I FEEL SO ATTACKED.

"And if it turns out you do have it... good news. You're fine." That just made my day.

i love this women i was mesmerized by her eyes that i had to rewatch the video, i really need to go get it treated

I’m 50 years old and this video made me cry like a baby. The beginning of this video is me 💯 Just never knew 😞

I tried paying attention but I did not get a single word she just said and I was blankly staring at her wall thinking “That’s a nice shade of blue.”

"at least 5 symptoms before the age of 12" Me who can't remember how I was like a week ago: 👁️👄👁️

I'm 14 and live in a very conservatiove country where mental illness is still considered taboo. Most of the symptoms mentioned here are present with me today, but it severely picked up when the pandemic started, I moved into a "prestigious" high school, AND I started undergoing puberty. I’ve been nagged about my messy room, my messy appearance, my refusal to stay still, my laziness. The most common comment I get is "That's not how a woman acts." This ofcourse broke me, I started getting really bad grades, started getting lazier, less motivated. I had a sneaking suspicion it was either depression or ADHD but I was scared to ask. Scared that I won't be taken seriously or I’m imagining things. I don’t know if I have ADHD, but whatever I have, I would like to thank you ma'am for making me feel included.

God this was frighteningly on point with literally my entire adult life