Spent my entire childhood being tested and it wasn't until I reached college that I found out that I had severe ADHD inattentive type. Ritalin has helped me greatly but it is so hard to get, so much disinformation. Doctors make me feel like a drug pusher for asking for my medication and I see others complaining about the exact same issues on many ADHD message boards.
R Feyman check #ITakeMyPills on twitter from people with adhd who take medication as well also check out youtube channel how to adhd. If your brain does not produce enough neurotransmitters store bought is fine no different the eyeglasses or insulin. You are very right about the misinformation amd stigma hang in there.
I would rather deal with ADHD than do drugs. It made me focus on people and how the world is. I think even though my thoughts are not like others, but it's what made me who I am.
Nice overview video - need to add neurofeedback therapy as a third option - I have seen great success with this therapy for kids. There were some great analogies in this video as well - the Boston marathon and the eye glasses.
Hi, Thanks for reaching out. Which treatments to try with your child is a very personal decision that should be made between you, your family, and any professionals who work with your child. Here are some things for you to consider: - Have you researched this treatment? Is it trustworthy? Speak with professionals who have worked closely with your child and ask what evidence there is that this might work. Check out our article on how to know if research is vaild: www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches/treatment-options/how-to-know-if-research-is-valid - Consider speaking to families with children like yours who have tried this. Hearing about their experiences could be a good guide. It can help you consider things you might not have thought of. We would encourage you to check out our section on treatment options for different issues: www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches You might want to consider joining our secure online community, where you can connect with other parents and ask their perspective: www.understood.org/en/community-events/groups We hope this is helpful.
I self diagnosed and unfortunately have not been offered him medical solutions not I have found great help in practicing yoga .shivananda yoga helps channel energy .
C. Thomas Wild - Caffeine works for some with ADHD; food additives in FDA approved medicines and foods need better ingredient labels. (1981, 2019) X-ref: Tirend, NoDoz, Bonine.
Thanks so much for this. My son is 3-years-old and I’m an SLP. I know he presents like he has ADHD but Kaiser refuses to give him behavior support because of his age.
Hope one can help me - I'm 23 and over the last 10 years I have struggled to focus when there's noise around me. I just can't concentrate if someone is talking or I hear sound (e.g. a TV or radio from another room). I know everyone suffers from stuff like this up to an extent but I suffer so much worse and it actually gets me incredibly worked up and frustrated. Even the smallest of noises is enough to disrupt my thinking and I "freeze" and completely forget what I was doing or saying. It seems to be getting worse with age as well. I researched ADD but not sure if that's what I have as I do not have hyperactivity or anything like that. Noise is the main problem for me but also visual distractions are also a problem (although to a lesser extent). For example when I try and read a website which has moving graphics (e.g. A flashing advert) I struggle to watch it. Or if I'm watching a movie with the family and I see someone in the family on their phone, biting their nails, picking their nose or whatever it puts me off watching the program even if it's just in the corner of my eye. At university this was a major problem and I went to see someone about learning difficulties and she couldn't diagnose it although found something probably unrelated (that I'm dyslexic). I was given Free equipment to help me study but I don't this is dyslexia (in fact I don't think I have dyslexia as I'm good with spelling, grammar and general English). At university I had to sit in the silent part of the library otherwise I simply could not work. And even up there the slightest bit of noise distracts me. I found myself listening to things like classical music or "concentration" videos to help me focus. When I sleep each night I TH-cam things like "music to improve ADD" or "improve focus during sleep" etc. Could anyone help me with what this could be. I had learning support class (special ed) for a bit but I found this incessant for me as whatever I'm experiencing seems to be unique and not what the teachers know about. This severely affects me every day and causes a lot of stress. To give you an understanding, just in the LAST HOUR some tings that distract me including hearing the rain outside and the noise from the shower water hitting the floor. I also cannot multi task. If someone gets me doing 2 things (even something like talking while driving or crossing the road and talking to a friend at the same time) I struggle. I think the easiest way to describe what I experience is over stimulation to various stimuli (particularly auditory but also visually). My sense of hearing is incredibly strong and I seem to hear every external distraction when I'm trying to focus (even if the noise is very quiet and far away). When I'm often trying to focus on 2 things I become very clumsy and dopey. For example if I'm cooking and really focusing on something else in my head, I may drop the plate/bowl on the floor or spill my food or drink that I'm eating. My brother has Aspergers but I don't seem to have the symptoms he experiences. In fact he's almost the opposite to me in terms of personality, behaviour etc. I tend to also be 'slow' in certain things - sometimes it takes me a little longer to think things through but once I've understood it I've really fully understood it a lot more than your average joe. Sometimes I'm slow because I have more than one thing in my brain and I need to think about the first thing before I can think about the next (but this isn't always the case). Even though I tend to be slow I tend to have good analytical skills.
it's not you it's your environment. It's not intended for us humans to live around such unnatural noises and atmospheres. It's called being a real human
You could very well have adhd but i recommended you seek out a professional evaluation. In the meantime look up adhd and stratagies a great youtube channel is how to adhd sh shares information and stratagies for adults. I hope you find the answers yours looking for
logic and reason I recomend you what this drs other video on adhd so you can learn about it and umderstand it i know its hard for someone with a neurotypical brain to picture what its like especially with so much information. But pls do not invalidate someone else's experience. Adhd its cause but low dopamine in the bain along with physical differences and behaviour is affected by the brain.
My son's therapist tested him for ADHD and found out he has Auditory Processing Issue where he is paying attention to noises around. He is catching conversation around him and that makes it difficult for him to focus on his work. Also, he tested him for words where out of 10 words 5 he heard wrong. That is also a part of Auditory Processing issue.
What exactly are the effects on the dopamin system of a developing brain , when given "large doses" over years and years every day compared to a brain thats not been drugged?
The drugs help dopamine production as I'm sure you know. People with ADHD have a deficiency in production of neurotransmitters like Dopamine. Giving them the drugs allows them to function more closely to a neurotypical brain. Over time some grow a resistance to it like all drugs, causing them to up their dosage to achieve the same effect.
As such, somebody with particular bad ADHD may be on a very large dose by the time they become an adult, a dosage that is very unsafe for a neurotypical brain, but one that allows THEM to function normally
You might find this article on treatment for all ages helpful! www.understood.org/en/articles/treatment-for-kids-with-adhd?_sp=88607529-8e6f-49bc-b8b5-d4193bb7df15.1665428420725
Big issue with his viewpoint on medication. There's massive evidence that medication before the age of 12 will reduce the effects of ADHD in adulthood. It's not just a bandage.
but okay so I take Vyvanse and one of my Vyvanse crash is it about 4 every day it starts to stack up and I don't have the willpower to get the things I want to get done an overtime I build up this collective depression. What can I do to stop feeling so lousy when the medication crashes??
Hello Shank, Thank you for your suggestion. Understood has several articles for young adults including how to deal with learning and thinking differences. You might start there. u.org/3dy8bgN We have passed your suggestion on to the content team for consideration. Best, The team at Understood
Hi Elena: Abilify can decrease some of the symptoms of ADHD, such as decreasing impulsivity and hyperactivity. However, it is usually used to help with mood stabilization, rather than just for the symptoms of ADHD. You can read more about ADHD medications here: u.org/1QAGNwi
I have a heart problem and I have severe ADHD that was just now diagnosed as an adult, I struggle so much. Are there any medications that can be taken knowing someone has a heart problem?
Hi Maren, thanks for your question. While Understood was written with parents in mind, you may find our content helpful: u.org/296PqG2 Unfortunately we can't offer specific medical advice. If you're concerned about a specific treatment, we would encourage you to talk to your doctor. We hope this helps.
Hi nurshark05, Thanks for reaching out. Since 2014, Understood has served millions of families of children who learn and think differently, as a free online resource. While Understood’s videos and content were originally designed for families in mind, we hope our content could be helpful to anyone looking for support with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia. In 2020, we launched a new expanded mission to help educators, young adults and workplaces that need support, help foster conversations and drive action in their daily lives. Our resources will continue to remain free to individuals and easily accessible, so we reach as many people as possible. We have a portal created specifically for Young Adults to help them thrive as a person who learns and thinks differently. You can find it here: u.org/3iijXip This includes a lot of resources and information by and for young adults who learn and think differently, including people with ADHD. We hope this helps. Best, The team at Understood
Sadly children are blamed for a faulty school system that demands abnormal attention span .How dare dictirs give chikdren drugs like candy when there is research linking certain medication to depression later in life
If you make a claim like that you have to link to the study. There’s no way they could say depression later in life is specifically “caused by” taking drugs when there are so many other environmental factors for each person that could contribute to depression. How do you control all those other factors for each participant? You don’t. The answer is kids need treatment and controlled substances are hardly given out like candy. You’re being disingenuous which makes you a highly incredible source.
I agree. A whistleblower explained how schools were getting kickbacks for having kids on Ritalin. I don't know if its true but they are too young to be on it.
Psychiatric drugs have both short and long-term side effects which include loss of any emotions, and often death. Not a solution if you want your child to live.
Don’t misinform people with your baseless claims. If you or someone you know had a hard time or reaction to psychiatric drugs it’s an isolated issue. It’s effective but it doesn’t solve anything. The real issue lies deeper and it’s a combination of medication, therapy, and other methods of treatments that work different for everyone. It’s about formulating your whole system to put yourself in the right environments. And guess what even with meds therapy and all that there will still be hard times. It never goes away. But learning how to cope, tame, and manage the symptoms. And most important love yourself for who you are. Find your strengths and apply them to the real work. Harness and suppress your weaknesses. The fight never ends, accept that we’re different and some people won’t care or won’t understand.
Lol wrong they would be banned from existence if there were "often death" cases happening all around, but no, kids everywhere are NOT dropping like flies en masse
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Spent my entire childhood being tested and it wasn't until I reached college that I found out that I had severe ADHD inattentive type. Ritalin has helped me greatly but it is so hard to get, so much disinformation. Doctors make me feel like a drug pusher for asking for my medication and I see others complaining about the exact same issues on many ADHD message boards.
R Feyman check #ITakeMyPills on twitter from people with adhd who take medication as well also check out youtube channel how to adhd. If your brain does not produce enough neurotransmitters store bought is fine no different the eyeglasses or insulin. You are very right about the misinformation amd stigma hang in there.
Hard to get? Are you kidding the doc gave me that the first time.
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@@15thsquadron01 you're lucky
I would rather deal with ADHD than do drugs. It made me focus on people and how the world is. I think even though my thoughts are not like others, but it's what made me who I am.
Ughhhhhh, I LOVE Dr. Brown and the way he explains all of this. SO helpful!
The real problem is finding a therapist that deals with adult ADHD
Nice overview video - need to add neurofeedback therapy as a third option - I have seen great success with this therapy for kids. There were some great analogies in this video as well - the Boston marathon and the eye glasses.
"You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar." Classic, totally applied to this issue.
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾
I’d like to hear what is available and effective on a natural basis for ADHD.
Hi,
Thanks for reaching out. Which treatments to try with your child is a very personal decision that should be made between you, your family, and any professionals who work with your child.
Here are some things for you to consider:
- Have you researched this treatment? Is it trustworthy? Speak with professionals who have worked closely with your child and ask what evidence there is that this might work. Check out our article on how to know if research is vaild:
www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches/treatment-options/how-to-know-if-research-is-valid
- Consider speaking to families with children like yours who have tried this. Hearing about their experiences could be a good guide. It can help you consider things you might not have thought of.
We would encourage you to check out our section on treatment options for different issues: www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches
You might want to consider joining our secure online community, where you can connect with other parents and ask their perspective: www.understood.org/en/community-events/groups
We hope this is helpful.
I self diagnosed and unfortunately have not been offered him medical solutions not I have found great help in practicing yoga .shivananda yoga helps channel energy .
C. Thomas Wild - Caffeine works for some with ADHD; food additives in FDA approved medicines and foods need better ingredient labels. (1981, 2019) X-ref: Tirend, NoDoz, Bonine.
Caffeine definitely helps me
Watching the Video and drifting off, thinking about my childhood 😅
Gotta watch it again
Thanks so much for this. My son is 3-years-old and I’m an SLP. I know he presents like he has ADHD but Kaiser refuses to give him behavior support because of his age.
Omega 3, amino panel testing, no artificial flavors etc, liver cleanser, digestive enzyme such as Pancreatin among others.
so these are what work for you ? if so can u tell me about ıt a little further please?
Thankyou !
Hope one can help me - I'm 23 and over the last 10 years I have struggled to focus when there's noise around me. I just can't concentrate if someone is talking or I hear sound (e.g. a TV or radio from another room). I know everyone suffers from stuff like this up to an extent but I suffer so much worse and it actually gets me incredibly worked up and frustrated. Even the smallest of noises is enough to disrupt my thinking and I "freeze" and completely forget what I was doing or saying. It seems to be getting worse with age as well. I researched ADD but not sure if that's what I have as I do not have hyperactivity or anything like that. Noise is the main problem for me but also visual distractions are also a problem (although to a lesser extent). For example when I try and read a website which has moving graphics (e.g. A flashing advert) I struggle to watch it. Or if I'm watching a movie with the family and I see someone in the family on their phone, biting their nails, picking their nose or whatever it puts me off watching the program even if it's just in the corner of my eye. At university this was a major problem and I went to see someone about learning difficulties and she couldn't diagnose it although found something probably unrelated (that I'm dyslexic). I was given Free equipment to help me study but I don't this is dyslexia (in fact I don't think I have dyslexia as I'm good with spelling, grammar and general English). At university I had to sit in the silent part of the library otherwise I simply could not work. And even up there the slightest bit of noise distracts me. I found myself listening to things like classical music or "concentration" videos to help me focus. When I sleep each night I TH-cam things like "music to improve ADD" or "improve focus during sleep" etc. Could anyone help me with what this could be. I had learning support class (special ed) for a bit but I found this incessant for me as whatever I'm experiencing seems to be unique and not what the teachers know about. This severely affects me every day and causes a lot of stress. To give you an understanding, just in the LAST HOUR some tings that distract me including hearing the rain outside and the noise from the shower water hitting the floor. I also cannot multi task. If someone gets me doing 2 things (even something like talking while driving or crossing the road and talking to a friend at the same time) I struggle. I think the easiest way to describe what I experience is over stimulation to various stimuli (particularly auditory but also visually). My sense of hearing is incredibly strong and I seem to hear every external distraction when I'm trying to focus (even if the noise is very quiet and far away). When I'm often trying to focus on 2 things I become very clumsy and dopey. For example if I'm cooking and really focusing on something else in my head, I may drop the plate/bowl on the floor or spill my food or drink that I'm eating. My brother has Aspergers but I don't seem to have the symptoms he experiences. In fact he's almost the opposite to me in terms of personality, behaviour etc. I tend to also be 'slow' in certain things - sometimes it takes me a little longer to think things through but once I've understood it I've really fully understood it a lot more than your average joe. Sometimes I'm slow because I have more than one thing in my brain and I need to think about the first thing before I can think about the next (but this isn't always the case). Even though I tend to be slow I tend to have good analytical skills.
it's not you it's your environment. It's not intended for us humans to live around such unnatural noises and atmospheres. It's called being a real human
You could very well have adhd but i recommended you seek out a professional evaluation. In the meantime look up adhd and stratagies a great youtube channel is how to adhd sh shares information and stratagies for adults. I hope you find the answers yours looking for
logic and reason I recomend you what this drs other video on adhd so you can learn about it and umderstand it i know its hard for someone with a neurotypical brain to picture what its like especially with so much information. But pls do not invalidate someone else's experience. Adhd its cause but low dopamine in the bain along with physical differences and behaviour is affected by the brain.
I am the same. Check out Sensory Processing Disorder.
My son's therapist tested him for ADHD and found out he has Auditory Processing Issue where he is paying attention to noises around. He is catching conversation around him and that makes it difficult for him to focus on his work. Also, he tested him for words where out of 10 words 5 he heard wrong. That is also a part of Auditory Processing issue.
What exactly are the effects on the dopamin system of a developing brain , when given "large doses" over years and years every day compared to a brain thats not been drugged?
The drugs help dopamine production as I'm sure you know.
People with ADHD have a deficiency in production of neurotransmitters like Dopamine. Giving them the drugs allows them to function more closely to a neurotypical brain.
Over time some grow a resistance to it like all drugs, causing them to up their dosage to achieve the same effect.
As such, somebody with particular bad ADHD may be on a very large dose by the time they become an adult, a dosage that is very unsafe for a neurotypical brain, but one that allows THEM to function normally
Do you have a video where you talk about the options for adults?
You might find this article on treatment for all ages helpful! www.understood.org/en/articles/treatment-for-kids-with-adhd?_sp=88607529-8e6f-49bc-b8b5-d4193bb7df15.1665428420725
Big issue with his viewpoint on medication. There's massive evidence that medication before the age of 12 will reduce the effects of ADHD in adulthood. It's not just a bandage.
do you have any sources on this?
Link?
but okay so I take Vyvanse and one of my Vyvanse crash is it about 4 every day it starts to stack up and I don't have the willpower to get the things I want to get done an overtime I build up this collective depression.
What can I do to stop feeling so lousy when the medication crashes??
Ok
Can you do one for adults
Hello Shank,
Thank you for your suggestion. Understood has several articles for young adults including how to deal with learning and thinking differences. You might start there. u.org/3dy8bgN
We have passed your suggestion on to the content team for consideration.
Best,
The team at Understood
Does Abilify help with adhd? Because it seems as if it does.
Hi Elena: Abilify can decrease some of the symptoms of ADHD, such as decreasing impulsivity and hyperactivity. However, it is usually used to help with mood stabilization, rather than just for the symptoms of ADHD.
You can read more about ADHD medications here: u.org/1QAGNwi
1:16
Yep
I have a heart problem and I have severe ADHD that was just now diagnosed as an adult, I struggle so much. Are there any medications that can be taken knowing someone has a heart problem?
Hi Maren, thanks for your question. While Understood was written with parents in mind, you may find our content helpful: u.org/296PqG2
Unfortunately we can't offer specific medical advice. If you're concerned about a specific treatment, we would encourage you to talk to your doctor.
We hope this helps.
honey is better than vinegar..
Could you please talk about adult ADD????
Hi nurshark05,
Thanks for reaching out. Since 2014, Understood has served millions of families of children who learn and think differently, as a free online resource. While Understood’s videos and content were originally designed for families in mind, we hope our content could be helpful to anyone looking for support with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia. In 2020, we launched a new expanded mission to help educators, young adults and workplaces that need support, help foster conversations and drive action in their daily lives. Our resources will continue to remain free to individuals and easily accessible, so we reach as many people as possible.
We have a portal created specifically for Young Adults to help them thrive as a person who learns and thinks differently. You can find it here: u.org/3iijXip This includes a lot of resources and information by and for young adults who learn and think differently, including people with ADHD.
We hope this helps.
Best,
The team at Understood
Now, for us late in life folks...
I know how you feel. I wish I had known about my ADHD (and Autism) much younger in my life. Would have been so much easier.
Medication + exercise is the way
ASMR can be a pretty effective treatment for me
its just uncomfortable for me i dont like to watch it at all
Oo yes I love love watching this one where she does facials on people idk why it's sooo soothing to me and can help me fall asleep even!
I know that God will he’s me even if there are no drugs for it
Sadly children are blamed for a faulty school system that demands abnormal attention span .How dare dictirs give chikdren drugs like candy when there is research linking certain medication to depression later in life
It's extremely pathetic and they just care about money which is even more pathetic
If you make a claim like that you have to link to the study. There’s no way they could say depression later in life is specifically “caused by” taking drugs when there are so many other environmental factors for each person that could contribute to depression. How do you control all those other factors for each participant? You don’t. The answer is kids need treatment and controlled substances are hardly given out like candy. You’re being disingenuous which makes you a highly incredible source.
I agree.
A whistleblower explained how schools were getting kickbacks for having kids on Ritalin. I don't know if its true but they are too young to be on it.
Psychiatric drugs have both short and long-term side effects which include loss of any emotions, and often death. Not a solution if you want your child to live.
depends if you overdose or not
Don’t misinform people with your baseless claims. If you or someone you know had a hard time or reaction to psychiatric drugs it’s an isolated issue. It’s effective but it doesn’t solve anything. The real issue lies deeper and it’s a combination of medication, therapy, and other methods of treatments that work different for everyone. It’s about formulating your whole system to put yourself in the right environments. And guess what even with meds therapy and all that there will still be hard times. It never goes away. But learning how to cope, tame, and manage the symptoms. And most important love yourself for who you are. Find your strengths and apply them to the real work. Harness and suppress your weaknesses. The fight never ends, accept that we’re different and some people won’t care or won’t understand.
Diego B exacly
Um what..
Lol wrong they would be banned from existence if there were "often death" cases happening all around, but no, kids everywhere are NOT dropping like flies en masse