At the age of 30, I was diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive. I discovered that the struggles I’ve had all my life were symptoms of ADHD. I didn’t know it.
I blamed many of these symptoms on my inability to focus or being lazy. There’s nothing I can change! Many of my issues were caused by something else.
I hope that you find the video helpful. You can also find comfort knowing that you are not the only one who struggles with this.
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1: 49 ADHD? 2: 46 Listening to other is difficult4: 30 Difficulty in Organizing 5: 45 Don’t forget important dates 6: 34 Avoids large tasks 8: 13 Often loses things
Musicfrumhere – Same time next year. – />Mr. Chase – Wild Cherry 4
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Ron Kessler, PhD of Harvard and the World Health Organization, offers a brilliant analysis growth in understanding of ADHD as we learned that ADHD kids turned into ADHD Adults. This is a MUST SEE video for ADHD Adults, because we now know that ADHD symptoms transform over time into new presentations, offering researchers and clinicians new opportunities for treating ADHD symptoms and ADHD adults new opportunities for understanding their own gifts and challenges.
At the age of 30, I was diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive. I learned that struggles I have had my entire life were actually symptoms of ADHD and I had absolutely no clue.
Many of these symptoms I attributed to me being lazy or I was just a messy slob and there’s nothing I can do about it! But in fact, there was a reason for many of the things I have had issues with.
I hope you all find this video helpful and find comfort in knowing that if you struggle with this, you are not alone!
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1: 49 What is ADHD? 2: 46 Difficulty listening to others 4: 30 Difficulty getting organized 5: 45 Forgetful of important dates 6: 34 Avoids large tasks 8: 13 Frequently loses things
Music by frumhere – same time next year. – />Mr. Chase – Wild Cherry – 4
Verse 1
All those voices
Can’t ignore them (I can’t ignore em) I have no choice left
I’m falling again (ah)
Pre-Chorus
Yeah I feel them crawling under my skin I hear them calling how it begins
They see me strong but I’m giving in I’m giving in
Chorus
My mind
Is leaving me behind
Closed eyes
Hoping they won’t find
Every very piece of me
That’s ever been inside of me I’m trying all my best to get rid Of my anxiety
(Uh) I’ve tried
Keeping it inside
(Uh) I lied
’Bout where the voices hide Every very piece of me
That’s ever been inside of me I’m trying all my best to get rid Of my anxiety
(Uh I’ve tried) Of my Anxiety Aye
Verse 2
I’ve got the feeling ’Though I can’t see ’em (They come in closer)
I just can’t reach ’em I’m falling again (Ah)
Pre-Chorus
Yeah I feel them crawling under my skin I hear them calling how it begins
They see me strong but I’m giving in I’m giving in
Chorus
(Uh) I’ve tried
Keeping it inside
(Uh) I lied
’Bout where the voices hide Every very piece of me
That’s ever been inside of me I’m trying all my best to get rid Of my anxiety
(Uh I’ve tried) Of my anxiety
Bridge
Feels like I’m under my skin
But it’s not giving in
I just can not reach the ground
When I think I am insane
It is starting a game
Like my mind’s their damn playground (Oh)
Feels like like I’m under my skin But it’s not giving in
I just can not reach the ground When I think I am insane
It is starting again
Like my mind’s their damn playground (Oh)
Chorus
Uh I’ve tried
Keeping it inside
Uh I lied
’Bout where the voices hide Every very piece of me
That’s ever been inside of me I’m trying all my best to get rid (Uh I’ve tried) Of my anxiety
Feels like I’m under my skin
But it’s not giving in
I just can not reach the ground
When I think I am insane
It is starting a game
Like my mind’s their damn playground Oh
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What it something I said? I did not mean to interrupt. (Actually, i did ) It is easy to ignore things that are not relevant to the current conversation. Do you sound familiar? These are some of the most common social skills problems ADHDers face, and they happen every time we need to have a conversation with someone. It looks something like this to me: Large live audiences give me LIFE! However, I struggle to control my heartbeat or sound intelligent when I am only able to speak to one or two people at once.
ADHD can cause major developmental delays. This is the age we should first learn social skills from our little kindergarten friends and playmates.
Our delay in development is when we start to question the “Normies.”
But not you! You are here and you will learn how to empower yourself using life-changing tools.
This is a quick reference to a checklist of social skills that clinicians use when evaluating ADHD in children )
A difficult time paying attention to what is being said, or missing pieces of information It seems to ignore Difficulty in taking turns in conversation (tendency ) to interrupt often).Difficulty following through on tasks and/or responsibilities Not using proper manners Missed social cues
Disorganized LifestyleSharing information that is inappropriate Distracted by sounds or noises Flooded or overwhelmed, closing down Disorganized thoughts Rambling or straying off topic during conversations Ending a conversation abruptly
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ADHD is so much more than a condition. People that have ADHD are the ones who disrupt, create, develop, and grow. Boredom is their kryptonite.
If you maximize the positives, and minimize the negatives, ADHD can be a superpower.
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Anxiety is the single most prevalent mental illness in the world and it affects over 40 million adults in the US alone, with more being diagnosed each year. Have you ever had a problem controlling your anxiety? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by it and don’t quite know how to deal with it? Many of us are no strangers to stress and anxiety. Anxiety can be brought on by a lot of different factors, such as genetics, biochemistry, childhood experiences, and social environments. It’s usually triggered by specific events or stimuli, but the problem is, most people aren’t aware of what causes their anxiety and end up thinking that they’re simply anxious for no reason. To help you uncover this mystery, let's look at some of the reasons why you're feeling anxious all the time.
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Disclaimer: For more serious cases of anxiety disorders, we advise that you seek real-life professional help. Also, if you relate to this video and think you might have an anxiety disorder, please reach out to your doctor to discuss your symptoms, as this video is not intended to diagnose yourself or others.
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