so helplful! about labels, my husband also says he "hates labels" but I think labels save lives, and often. If a husband doesn't know his wife is having peri menopause symptoms, he will think she is possibly insane and needs to be on (damaging) anti depressants, when all she needs is patience (about 2 years of it), more reassurance and being heard by him without judging. When a teen has ASD and doesn't know it, it is conclusive in psychology studies that they are more prone to depression and suicide because they can't find their tribe, and they feel like they don't belong on this planet. Personally I love labels, they help me to know how to treat a person who has a condition that needs a certain kind of support FROM ME. Before I knew about my husbands ASD, I was hard on him, now I give him the space he needs. Labels are good! thank yo so much for this video
So glad I found your five year update and came to see this video as well! So much wisdom. I want to add that besides the spectrum itself, I think various neurodivergent traits interact in specific ways with our specific history. I was somewhat isolated as a child, but importantly, NOT bullied. As an adult, I've seen what prolonged stress (like, a couple of decades) can do to my coping strategies - they just fall apart sometimes. Over the past several years I've been taking steps to change my surroundings in ways that will hopefully allow me to cope better. Sometimes this has meant that stressors increased temporarily in order to reach a future environment that is more calming and supportive of who I actually am (vs who I think I should be or who I would like to be). I try to stay logical as I navigate this stuff, and I'm seeing improvement, but I appreciate having found your channel and your balanced outlook. I also REALLY appreciate coming along with you on your walks - the country is beautiful and calming.
Excellent & Lovely video - Thank you - from an ASD adhd female late diagnosed aged 48 in Dec 2017.. & glad to see the link to the 5 year update, I'll go watch it now 😊
Wow, your‘e describing my life. As a woman born in rural Germany in the 70s I had no chance getting an early diagnosis. Within the diagnostic process of my daughter (gifted, ADHD, Asperger’s) I found out what had been „wrong“ with me my whole life. Got ADHD last year age 49, still waiting on my ASD assessment. My thoughts on this kind of 24/7 depression and anxiety: I am not a big fan of medication, probably because I‘ve tried some anti-depressants, which did not help, but when I started taking ADHD meds, my „regular“ anxiety disappeared. I am still on a very low dosage, but this „I am scared to leave my bed, life doesn’t make any sense, I don’t wanna do this anymore“ thought first thing every morning is gone. Of course, bigger things like supermarkets, appointments and most social situations still stress me out, but when I am on my own and able to relax, I do enjoy my life. That‘s a lot nicer than before. So exploring the spectrum to find out where you are as an individual might also help to find some helpful meds.
I’m also ASD and ADHD/ADD, and on meds now, I had to try some different ones before I found one what worked and didn’t give me side effects - it’s not a miracle, but I wouldn’t be without them, I’ve got kind of a life now, and my ever busy brain can actually relax once in a while…The bee hive of thoughts are gone, and I can actually concentrate on what I need to focus on, and get some things done (most days)… That’s a miracle to me, I’ve been broken down completely, before I got my diagnoses - and some help, including the meds have given me a life… I can only thank God for showing me the way for me…
Thanks Colin, this was the video that inspired me to push my GP to get my asd assessment (took a lot of pushing). Diaagnosed with asd a couple of months back. This video really spoke to me, so many similarities. Cheers!
6:12 "brain in complete overdrive" is literallly true apparently, which presents as a kind of sensation of being surrounded by Jell-O because things are feeling going on slowly around you. It feels the opposite of what is actually happening in one's brain. Also I really get that thing about school for a lot of kids it is awful, not the excitement the teachers expect. Thanks for doing this; will help you and the subscribers too. God bless.
This is the video that convinced me that I was worthy and to get my official diagnosis. Got my ASD diagnosis 3 years ago and its changed so much in my life for the better. Thanks for giving me the push i needed
Thank you for this! I don't know you from a barge pole (mixed metaphor intended) but I am recently diagnosed AuDHD also, age 44. It is so helpful having personal stories like yours to help me understand myself and my diagnosis better. I'm on ADHD meds now and it is such a relief having more calmness and space in my brain for thoughts now that the constant WHIRRING has stopped. I also had to stop working, from a job i really enjoyed, due to massive burnout from AuDHD and comorbidities. Such a common story which helps me feel less like a failure. Off to listen to your followup now!
I found out about me when I was 54 when my First Born was diagnosed, ASD, by a Specialist. It was this man that informed me that I was on the autism spectrum. Don't worry, I am not straight either! lol
Very honest, very insightful. I think I experienced and still experience a diluted version of the same, which makes it more bearable. But I recognize myself in it. It is darn good that you keep sharing and speaking out your mental condition. My recipe was and is in many ways to cope for myself. Which I hope to change. I am 54.
I love you and your openness regarding ASD and how it has affected your life. I appreciate you and how you have come to understand more about yourself. We are, as you said, on a spectrum of one sort or another. I know I am, yet have never been diagnosed. I send my love to you and to Shaun. 💖 Freddie
Hi, I just found this channel. I’m 70 and have never talked about how I’m feeling. Whenever anyone asked I always say I’m fine. I dint know if I’ll be able to contribute here, I hope I can. Thanks for this space
Loved this video when it first came out, really spoke to me❤ great idea for a new channel too, look forward to the content. On a side note, wow the Gopro/Camera quality back then was vastly inferior to the latest ones, tech for ya.
oh everything you go through i have and I was diagnosed years ago. turrets, asperous.and just a few years ago with bipolar depression.i have therapy every two weeks and medication est.if I achieve one thing a day I take that as a win.helps me cope with the voices in my head.i understand now how I was growing up and why I did the things I did and still do.anyway bro have a cool day.
With autism, only autistic people are on the spectrum. Non-autistic people are not on it because the starting point of the spectrum is 'is autistic' and the symptoms fan out from there.
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so helplful! about labels, my husband also says he "hates labels" but I think labels save lives, and often. If a husband doesn't know his wife is having peri menopause symptoms, he will think she is possibly insane and needs to be on (damaging) anti depressants, when all she needs is patience (about 2 years of it), more reassurance and being heard by him without judging. When a teen has ASD and doesn't know it, it is conclusive in psychology studies that they are more prone to depression and suicide because they can't find their tribe, and they feel like they don't belong on this planet. Personally I love labels, they help me to know how to treat a person who has a condition that needs a certain kind of support FROM ME. Before I knew about my husbands ASD, I was hard on him, now I give him the space he needs. Labels are good! thank yo so much for this video
WOW, You are describing my life. I'm speechless ... lol ... You just gained a subscriber and I hope you get many more in the future.
So glad I found your five year update and came to see this video as well! So much wisdom. I want to add that besides the spectrum itself, I think various neurodivergent traits interact in specific ways with our specific history. I was somewhat isolated as a child, but importantly, NOT bullied. As an adult, I've seen what prolonged stress (like, a couple of decades) can do to my coping strategies - they just fall apart sometimes. Over the past several years I've been taking steps to change my surroundings in ways that will hopefully allow me to cope better. Sometimes this has meant that stressors increased temporarily in order to reach a future environment that is more calming and supportive of who I actually am (vs who I think I should be or who I would like to be). I try to stay logical as I navigate this stuff, and I'm seeing improvement, but I appreciate having found your channel and your balanced outlook. I also REALLY appreciate coming along with you on your walks - the country is beautiful and calming.
Excellent & Lovely video - Thank you - from an ASD adhd female late diagnosed aged 48 in Dec 2017.. & glad to see the link to the 5 year update, I'll go watch it now 😊
Wow, your‘e describing my life. As a woman born in rural Germany in the 70s I had no chance getting an early diagnosis.
Within the diagnostic process of my daughter (gifted, ADHD, Asperger’s) I found out what had been „wrong“ with me my whole life. Got ADHD last year age 49, still waiting on my ASD assessment.
My thoughts on this kind of 24/7 depression and anxiety: I am not a big fan of medication, probably because I‘ve tried some anti-depressants, which did not help, but when I started taking ADHD meds, my „regular“ anxiety disappeared. I am still on a very low dosage, but this „I am scared to leave my bed, life doesn’t make any sense, I don’t wanna do this anymore“ thought first thing every morning is gone.
Of course, bigger things like supermarkets, appointments and most social situations still stress me out, but when I am on my own and able to relax, I do enjoy my life. That‘s a lot nicer than before.
So exploring the spectrum to find out where you are as an individual might also help to find some helpful meds.
I’m also ASD and ADHD/ADD, and on meds now, I had to try some different ones before I found one what worked and didn’t give me side effects - it’s not a miracle, but I wouldn’t be without them, I’ve got kind of a life now, and my ever busy brain can actually relax once in a while…The bee hive of thoughts are gone, and I can actually concentrate on what I need to focus on, and get some things done (most days)…
That’s a miracle to me, I’ve been broken down completely, before I got my diagnoses - and some help, including the meds have given me a life…
I can only thank God for showing me the way for me…
Hearing someone else share of their mental health journey so honestly is so helpful. Thank you . Your videos are having an impact❤
Thanks Colin, this was the video that inspired me to push my GP to get my asd assessment (took a lot of pushing). Diaagnosed with asd a couple of months back. This video really spoke to me, so many similarities. Cheers!
6:12 "brain in complete overdrive" is literallly true apparently, which presents as a kind of sensation of being surrounded by Jell-O because things are feeling going on slowly around you. It feels the opposite of what is actually happening in one's brain.
Also I really get that thing about school for a lot of kids it is awful, not the excitement the teachers expect.
Thanks for doing this; will help you and the subscribers too. God bless.
This is the video that convinced me that I was worthy and to get my official diagnosis. Got my ASD diagnosis 3 years ago and its changed so much in my life for the better.
Thanks for giving me the push i needed
Thank you for this! I don't know you from a barge pole (mixed metaphor intended) but I am recently diagnosed AuDHD also, age 44. It is so helpful having personal stories like yours to help me understand myself and my diagnosis better. I'm on ADHD meds now and it is such a relief having more calmness and space in my brain for thoughts now that the constant WHIRRING has stopped. I also had to stop working, from a job i really enjoyed, due to massive burnout from AuDHD and comorbidities. Such a common story which helps me feel less like a failure.
Off to listen to your followup now!
I found out about me when I was 54 when my First Born was diagnosed, ASD, by a Specialist. It was this man that informed me that I was on the autism spectrum. Don't worry, I am not straight either! lol
Very honest, very insightful. I think I experienced and still experience a diluted version of the same, which makes it more bearable. But I recognize myself in it. It is darn good that you keep sharing and speaking out your mental condition. My recipe was and is in many ways to cope for myself. Which I hope to change. I am 54.
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I love you and your openness regarding ASD and how it has affected your life. I appreciate you and how you have come to understand more about yourself. We are, as you said, on a spectrum of one sort or another. I know I am, yet have never been diagnosed. I send my love to you and to Shaun. 💖 Freddie
Thank you so much!
I know what you mean about dog barks causing physical pain.
Hi, I just found this channel. I’m 70 and have never talked about how I’m feeling. Whenever anyone asked I always say I’m fine. I dint know if I’ll be able to contribute here, I hope I can. Thanks for this space
"Whenever anyone asked I always say I’m fine."
I sometimes wish I was comfortable with lying... so I could answer that.
Loved this video when it first came out, really spoke to me❤ great idea for a new channel too, look forward to the content.
On a side note, wow the Gopro/Camera quality back then was vastly inferior to the latest ones, tech for ya.
Haha! They were. I'm still using our GoPro 7 from the boat. I think they're up to GoPro 13 now, so I imagine the quality has improved even more!
@OverthinkingOutLoud Night and day, Dji have joined that party too, damn Gopro you had a good run...
oh everything you go through i have and I was diagnosed years ago. turrets, asperous.and just a few years ago with bipolar depression.i have therapy every two weeks and medication est.if I achieve one thing a day I take that as a win.helps me cope with the voices in my head.i understand now how I was growing up and why I did the things I did and still do.anyway bro have a cool day.
We’re all in a spectrum in some way ❤
With autism, only autistic people are on the spectrum. Non-autistic people are not on it because the starting point of the spectrum is 'is autistic' and the symptoms fan out from there.
@@stellamcqueen4809The person wrote "a spectrum". There are several different spectra.