Yungblud on mental health and his ADHD diagnosis | Louis Theroux Interviews - BBC 

Props to him for not allowing himself to be interrupted

I've had ADHD all my life but was never allowed to express anything (my childhood wasn't easy) so I build myself a cage in my own head made up from self criticism and fear. Watching him is like seeing all the stuff I want to do so badly all the random stuff that pops into my head all the energy I feel very similar but can't express anything it feels suffocating my head is never quiet and isn't a nice place to be music helps a lot like you can't imagine I love he makes the people feel less lonely he is amazong

General policy: if you ask someone a question, do not interrupt their answer. If you want to clarify or explain why you asked, do so AFTER they've answered. It's just disrespectful to ask and interrupt. Especially with sensitive topics like mental health.

😭oh my god, I am so unbelievably proud of him for being able to go in there and talk about mental health and what it is that drives him with such confidence and being unapologetically himself, I love you YUNGBLUD and I (as a really big fan) am so so proud of you, you inspire us everyday ❤

I relate to him so much his saved my life I LOVE YOU YUNGBLUD ❤️

Beautiful man, live and breathe yungblud. You’ll be happier x

I have adhd and it’s SO much more complex than the simple “adhd means you’re hyper and you can’t sit still and focus” like it is SO much more complicated that just that. Good on him for speaking about it to bring more awareness ❤

I really liked him!!! He had such a magnetic and charismatic personality on Louis Theroux

i just want to hug him

so worried for him.

If you want a good laugh ask someone what adhd actually is and how it’s diagnosed. Then follow up with a basic question about it and watch them embarrass themselves

People with ADHD and similar disorders are really good at masking their emotions. On the outside, you can be bubbly, and cheerful and seem like nothing really bothers you. On the inside (for me anyway) you're depressed, anxious and your brain just never shuts up.

He's right about the ADHD, it's really difficult to deal with. Especially when you're alone.

I was diagnosed age 40 and it was the biggest "oh that's the reason" moment in my life. I'm insanely creative and driven when I'm hyper focused but when I am not, everything goes to 💩! It's so important for people like yungblud to share their experiences in a positive light . It really hurts when people say it's a condition that's too easily diagnosed in naughty kids. I had a typical middle class 80s upbringing and no amount of after school sports is going to exhaust the ADHD out of you!

ADHD and sleep deprivation is such a shit combo. The deprivation only enforces all the symptoms of the adhd. Less concentrated, mood swings, depression, anxieties and executive dysfunction. Only getting three hours of sleep will fry your brain 🧠

ADHD never comes as a single ‘issue’. Don’t burn both sides of the candle buddy 🌼 And Theroux should NOT pretend he doesn’t know what ADHD stands for. So disingenuous Louis. 🤷🏻‍♀️

ADHD can be a gift but it’s also painfully debilitating.

Love how open and honest he is ❤️ bless him 🥺🥺

Yungblud has been my whole life since discovering his music. As someone who struggles to feel good I play his music and I find myself at peace. It's my happy place no matter the songs

The gift & the challenge often go hand in hand 🙏

Thank you Yungblud for talking frankly, helping us to open up and the amazing music. You truly are gifted, beautiful and a thoughtful human being. Long may the music last xx

As someone who deals & has been diagnosed; I take it as blessing [sometimes a curse; More a blessing 💯] because I too have realized so much about myself. It's 100 cars going down 100 lanes of traffic at 100 miles a hour all at the same time. It's A LOT. I feel this interview SO much. I get it. For real.

Dom is so pure and we are so lucky to have him 🖤 he really does care for the fans.

Mental health struggles are a horrible thing, prayers to people going through that

Now I understand what has been affecting me for years .. I was afraid it was something more serious even if I confirm that being alone is absurd and I do not wish anyone to experience that flow of mixed and constant thoughts that constantly pass through your head .. Being able to live with it by making it a "winning weapon" is the solution ..

I love this man so much….

Amazing how he help youngsters. Just because you have a dark core doesn’t mean you cant bring out the brightest light. People with darkest hours comes out stronger. Funny how we still put people in certain criteria. Im surprise about Louis comment about risks. I think its a blessing that teens has yungblud. The stories this teenagers telling, its amazing how strong they really are although they might not feel that way now. Im so moved by this fanbase.He might not be the answer to their problems but he certainly is the strength in their darkest hours and the light to what they want to feel in the future. We should be grateful they found someone that connects them that understands what they go through and give them that energy and support. No one can guarantee on risks. Not even a doctor. Its the moment that counts that gives people that moment of peace, belonging, and to feel other feelings than your own struggles. It helps teens to move forward and live to fight for another day to overcome their struggles . I say give Yungblud that Arena in as many countries possible and people will flock. Once you’ve been to his concert, you will come back regardless you like the genre or not.Its an experience you don’t want to miss. That energy and connection is just unique vibe that is both universal and can’t be shaken off

Adhd is a struggle. I have adhd and I struggle with it. Side note: Just me or the interview guy was kind of rude

Crying my eyes out bc I identify with this so fkn much. If you're worn out and can't socialize you're "looking for attention", if you're energetic ppl don't care about your pain bc you're "so happy". Some ppl will never understand the struggle of having a brain that never shuts down, it's exhausting and so lonely. I'm glad he spoke about it so openly, it truly brought me to tears. I love him even more 🖤

I 2 have ADHD but it's only a deficit if your not interested in something, I hyper focus when I'm interested. So focused I seem unfocused lol. I think in pictures & pictures speak 1000 words depending on your Visual vocabulary/ boundaries of thought. I feel u young Blood ❤️

Keep on keeping on yungblud, good things will keep happening mate. Fair play to you for talking about it.

ADHD has the worst name. It's so obviously named by the people that it inconveniences instead of by us. It's not hyper kid disease. People can't even know the hurt it buries us under.

This constant interruption honestly stressed me out. Seriously what madness was this?

The thing is the most funny people are those with the most pain in many cases and struggle(d) with depression and many other issues. Because if you feel pain you want others to feel better. And that is the whole reason why many funny comedians like Jim Carrey, Robin Williams etc. were funny to the outside but struggle(d) with a lot of shit. And you can see this sadness in their eyes. So I do not thing it so difficult to believe that positive funny people are in many cases the total opposite inside.

I was diagnosed at 30 at haven't a rare form bipolar which means my ups and downs are constant during the day. I was glad when I was diagnosed because I didn't understand why the medication I was given didn't work. I know how to say the disorder but can't spell it. Its something like psycho sin yia.

This interview was really confrontational. Why? Is this journalist always like this?

Love, love LOVE this incredible young guy.......his outlook, his talent and his music. My favourite artist and person at the moment (and I'm a 56 year old!!)

Love watching Louis theroux interviews. What a lovely guy Dom is! ❤️ inspiration.

Thanks for helping me get my diagnosis at 22 years old! Such an inspiration 🎉

I'm old,so I'd never heard of him! Lol. Watched this and what a fascinating,complex bloke. Fair play to you 👏👏👏

Quite an extraordinary person

Adhd is a part of me too. you help so much. just take care of yourself

Love the question, hate the interviewer - cmon now

I LOVE THIS GUY SO MUCH, FOR BEING TRUE TO HIMSELF! HIS MUSIC IS GREAT !❤

I feel this 💯 I've had ADHD since I was a kid myself & its a blessing & a curse just like he said

He is adorable I love the way he interacts with the audience the way he treats people I think he teaches the kids with issues and makes them feel it's ok to be different .. keep doing you Dominick you'll be ok too❤❤❤

Dominic u amazing I have depression u inspired me play better piano . And don’t care what people think about u😀😃

Honestly I understand this, as someone with OCD and possibly Depression! I am all cheerful and happy and joking around other people and have fun and seem like I’m fine, but then deep down I’m not, I’m different when I’m alone and in my room

I am a musician to with adhd and music is my way to clear my head. Writing songs is how I get it all out of my system. Because I realy think adhd gives you a mask and because of that you don't express your true emotions. You always play the person that fits the situation you are in at that moment.. But the ideas are endless and the creativity is always on.

His skin is not great....

stop interrupting him!!

He seems like a sweet boy 😊

Why is Louis Theroux interviewing Fairuza Balk?

im sorry but dom wasn’t himself in this he seemed so low feeling for him

I'm 66 years old and have just watched the whole interview, I love Yungbluds music takes me back to the 70s punk bands, I have seen a lot of his interviews and watched him live on RU-vid, all he ever does is promote love and acceptance, from the comments on here it is mainly the younger generation who give him so much hate and misunderstanding, I get it you don't like him, then don't watch, carry on walking ☹

I love Dom and his Music. I am glad he is so open about his Mental Health. He a very sweet and kind person.

He could be a great dude. But he comes across as totally fake and dishonest, and just an attention seeker who likes pushing peoples buttons. I don’t know him, and obviously could be way off, but his aesthetic paints him this way every time I see him.

I understand exactly what he's feeling people think your ok just because you interact alot but inside ur hurting so you look to distract yourself every minute you can

Worse kind of interviewer, for him anyway, ask one question, let him speak, wait for him to finish, calm down pal ffs lol

I have depression and anxiety but a lot of people dont realise….Because I’m also autistic and I am so damn good at masking

ADHD isn’t a mental health issue, I have it, yungblud self victimizes himself all the time, cut the act

Harry styles has let himself go...

Rumour has it that one time Oloff was sat next to Jar Jar Binks on a flight. Jar Jar kept kicking the chair in front of him and generally being obnoxious, nobody knew what to do. Eventually one of the flight attendants came over and asked Oloff if he would perform one of his songs to calm Jar Jar down, and when Oloff began rapping the first verse to Doing It Stealthy, Jar Jar immediately relaxed. To this day the two are still close friends.

Dom is so special 🖤 i love so much this man ❤️❤️❤️

Never in one interview have I been so pleased, yet annoyed as well, Yungblud is a walking mood swing

He looks exhausted:(

A lot of musicians have MH conditions, such as ADHD. Sam Fender has, too and look at the amazing talent he is! As is Yungblud and I'm a 41 year old woman, still, I appreciate both young mens music they bring to us 🇬🇧

isnt this the interview he talks about in his song Hated?

He puts on a persona but he’s got a good heart

Who put poor Louis Theroux through this? 🤣🤣

best interview so far. love yungblud's reaction!

Even tho I don't support Yungblud anymore I still respect him as a person 🫶

I see him as a model, very good looking

As a Gemini ascendant it's a Tendency we carry, a desire to express & think of the Why, how & Y again. Humbled because we know what it feels like to be misunderstood.

How do we watch the documentary if we live in America?

breaks me heart seeing Dom like that.

i came to something strange honey but i love u of course babe

I got you

That's funny because i have adhd and i always need to be ALONE because my thoughts are soooo exhausting, i don't have any energy left for anyone else lmao

Me too! Love you 🥰

Bless u dom ur a freakin’ legend

I have adhd also

Before I started listening to Oloff I was depressed, homeless and had erectile dysfunction. I'm still homeless and depressed but my boners are crazy now.

Stop letting people diagnose you. You are a creative, bright, silly, energetic soul. You’re a born artist. You’re human. Keep that 🌞 bright!!!

"really?" talk about being insensitive. I respect Dom for still being honest because no matter what you struggle with (myself included) you can help so many people struggling with the same thing by just being honest and making them feel like it's okay to be like this. Jesus loves you, I do too, God bless

So interesting how people who are interested in making a profit put labels on other talented people with 'mental problems' like Adhd and other shit, including Anxiety just so they could promote their farmaceutical fictive and very harmful solutions for something they came up with just so they could sell that shit...Just be yourselves, no matter what, and don't let other people tell you you have a problem when you know that's not true. Creativity is a sign of pure genious! ❤💛💚💙💜 Love!🤘

Watching this, I just want to give him a big hug 🥰🤗

The interviewer did not do a good job, don't interrupt! Dom is very brave and such a kind soul xx

I met Oloff at a supermarket once and asked him ''How did you write Doing It Stealthy?'' he didn't answer, he was too busy paying for his asparagus.

Let him talk, damn.

His music at really helped me over the years ❤ so many people feel the way he does had has❤

He's lovely.

This interviewer just constantly interrupting though >.

Great interview

Beautiful guy

adhd is a hard thing but think about the future ahead think positive treat your adhd

Such a talented honest young man just love him ⭐️🎶❤️

I listen to Doing It Stealthy when I'm experiencing existential dread. It makes it worse but... I just can't stop.

My view on Intelligence If a child or adult can build something with the picture verses the instructions are they less intelligent than the one who needs the instructions? I dont think so. This is just like saying if a person plays guitar or piano by ear, there not talented. Some read notes and are good in tests, some are not but by all means educate yourselves that skills and talents are learned and understood differently by our unique minds. Do not discourage uniqueness or label it incapable! If IQ test are based on how well you take a test its not suited for the visual learners. Strengthen what you dont have and build on what you do have, that should be what we teach in Education, health and life. Ive heard the story of "Give a Man a fish & he will eat for a day or give him a fishing pole and he will not need you to feed him" story, This is true but we were all not meant to be fisherman. Shallow thoughts bring about shallow experiences. Teach us what our gifts are and how to develop them or at least don't discourage the seeker. We can overcome our challenges better if we choose to understand how to strengthen what we once thought or were told was impossible. We all were born = and unique at the same time, the challenge is staying balanced while growing together in this space, time / life. It's a gift in one hand and a challenge in the other, overcoming and living is a journey worth enjoying. = Balance = Some people are stuck in the ABC'S they will never get to Z, I mean SEE!!! Yaritza Aragon

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