The Unofficial ADHD Test - Quiz for ADHD Adults
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It’s finally back! I’ve missed this video. It was a great tool for explaining ADHD to people.
I'm so glad you found this helpful. In fact, I made this video as a tool to be shared with people who don't understand the baffling and diverse challenges we face. And very helpful to forward to folks who scoffs, "ADHD isn't real."
Couldn't agree more. I was so upset when I couldn't find this for so long. It really is incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for bringing it back.
I agree! I'm so glad to see this again! I remember when I first watched it. I was trying to keep score, then I gave up, then decided I'd better go back to keeping score! 😂
Also, there are good things about ADHD. Intuitive, empathetic, very tenderhearted, creative, funny, friendly, very smart.....
Well, some of us are. But many are not. That's why folks with ADHD are at a much higher risk of depression, divorce, and substance abuse.
The AUDHDers (Autism co-occurrence) maybe not empathetic. Not great at reading people for instance.
This is one of the best summaries of ADHD I've ever seen. I didn't find out I had it till I was 54, cuz I thought I was getting alzheimers, like my father. When I saw this video a couple years later, there was no doubt, it answered questions I always had about myself throughout my life, and I saw myself as others do for the first time.
Thanks for the kind words. When I'm making videos that contain humour, and I suppose mine always do, I"m always unsure if they might offend or be dismissed. So glad this helped. Stay tuned! More to come.
Rick I love you. Ex Army here. This was the video that made me realise I have ADHD many years ago, I discovered by accident while searching for Adventures with Bill.
I laughed. This is just normal. l looked across at my bookshelf of unread/partially read books. When the pink pen appeared (13:30) I was fiddling with one of those large cooking chopsticks, they have ridges at the tip that your thumbnail can follow.
I was in tears by the end and called my friend with ADHD and told him that he was right about me.
I got treatment and medication. I've had multiple promotions and an M Sc, finally started to achieve (some of) the things I should have years ago.
I still can't cook toast, my taxes are 4 years behind, my sink is full of dirty dishes, and there's a pile of clean clothes in the bedroom.
I can't thank you enough for this silly, funny and perfect video.
If you’re listening at 1.5 speed to stay interested give yourself 1.5 points
Oh that's brilliant! 5 Points at least.
Lol
🙌🙌🙌
I listen to everything at 1.5 times 😂
I followed along with the calculator app and got 197 points.
I was about to subtract points because I do read instructions before trying out the things but then I remembered it's more like skimming through the parts that seem important and not really paying attention because I wanna try the new thing NOW.
Great video!
I’m so glad this is back online. It’s too awesome.
I love love love this video. I was so sorry when it disappeared.
When I realised I had ADHD (in my mid 60s) it was such a relief, and I realised that considering the trouble it causes I've not done too badly. It explains why I've self-sabotaged so often, and it's not because I'm bad or stupid, it's just the way my brain's wired.
Yay! I'm so happy this is back! I was devastated when it disappeared.
I understand. But it's our Patrons (and I know you are one) who have made it possible for get back into the ADHD game.
1:27 i’m diagnosed, and I’ve already wandered to do four different things and attempted to count my points with fingers and toes and a complex memory system instead of writing it
Maybe it needs a disclaimer that says the points aren't the point.
@@RickHasADHD I did eventually figure that out 😂 enjoyed the laugh my dude
That self assessment thing is so important. And applies to parental assessment as well, when the parent is highly likely to have ADHD too. My mom always insisted I was absolutely normal as a kid… my mom also celebrated her 50th birthday by going sky diving for the first time.
Yeah! It runs in families. A few years ago I saw a list of 100 genes that are associated with ADHD. Some are strongly associated, some weakly. And of course not everyone has them all switched on. (Or is it switched off?)
So ADHD is almost as heritable as height.
Once my son was diagnosed, then I was. And when I thought about my father and his father, I had to smile. "Oh, right. That's explains it."
I bought a hedge trimmer a while ago.
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I don't have a hedge.....
LOL! You're welcome to come over and trim all the shrubs on our bit of land. And of course you could start a side-hustle trimming greenery.
Definitely get a hockey goalie mask and when the trick-or-treaters come knocking you can terrorize them. They'll run off, leaving you with all the candy.
Cool. I live in central Tokyo so I'm going to research hedge trimmers.
this is hilarious, i had to pause to go to the bathroom, and then i watched some more and then i was laughing so hard again that i had to pause it to catch my breath. now i will watch the rest. then i will share it.
Take all the time you need! Just Breathe... Laugh... Cringe... Laugh... and Repeat!
Aaaand he forgot to share it 😂
Geeeez I know I have ADHD...but did not know alllllllll of these ways it messes with me. Not only am I tired and need a nap after watching this....I am also sad.....
I hear you. It's sad to hear how much this can mess with you. But I found the sadness passed and was replaced by the feeling, "Okay, this explains so much." And then I could start trying out different tips, strategies, apps, and practices to overcome or minimize the challenges. Before I knew my best option was, 'Try harder.' That didn't help because I was already trying has hard as I could!
I love that you also got me a squirrel 🐿️
You're welcome. I have lots to spare. 🐿 (No squirrel emoji? Had to settle for a chipmunk.)
A classic
Missed this video! Thank you Rick for bringing it back. 🙏 It explains ADHD so perfectly and hilariously.
You're welcome. But you should really thank out Patrons on Patreon. Their support is what has kept us going andfas more Patrons weigh in I'll be able to produce lots more videos, and update and relaunch older ones like this.
I got 11 points, so I'm definitely not ADHD, but I should look into stronger anti-depressives.
Good idea. These two disorders over lap and a lot of people with ADHD suffer from Depression. (Been there, done that.) And then there's anxiety. (Thanks, mom.) And no wonder we are anxious and depressed. As Dr. Ari Tuckman told me, that when you look at all the ways this disorder can mess up your life, and you haven't been diagnosed, why wouldn't you become depressed and anxious?
Love this video gem. 😊
I just had to remind my youngest that they have lemon cake still.
It was labled with their name and forgot it existed for two weeks.
Ahh the joys of an ADHD family. 😊
The cake was well sealed thankfully, so still good.
Hooray for cake.
Absolutely! ADHD comes with a lot of strengths too. Folks with ADHD can be super intuitive, deeply empathetic, and tenderhearted. They're often creative, funny, friendly, and can think outside the box in ways others might not. Plus, they're usually incredibly smart-just with their own unique way of seeing the world!
119 I agree I could’ve had most of these if I didn’t learn self control and to do your best no matter what at an early age
I love your enthusiasm. Seeing positives and strengths, or taking time to recognize and identify them is great.
But after decades dealing with my own ADHD and connecting with others I have started to add a slight caveat. ADHD can come with some 'potential' strengths.
Mostly people who have little of the strengths and lead more difficult lives. And those strengths work maybe in a fraction of their lives when they are in the right situations, if you can attain those situations.
Oh My!!! This is really absolutely hilarious and Excellent ! I love it... I lost count very fast but I'm laughing so much and I just saw we're only at 5 mins watching!!!! You are really good. I'll share with my fellow ADHD friends! It s really a good one! Thank you!
THANK YOU! I can tell you that when I first posted this video it transformed lives. You never know who will watch it for fun and slowly realize this explains a lot of their challenges, frustrations, and quirks.
Having things sorted into piles is a valid organization system. "Where's the piece of unfinished woodwork that was on this pile?!"
This was posted a few years ago. It’s the reason I was diagnosed. Not sure why it showed up in my feed. I thought it was funny and relatable! It still didn’t occur to me. Several weeks later, it hit me, “oh sh*t!” Thank you! I got tested.
I ended up doing a half dozen other things whille this played in the background...
Perfect! I often have some show playing in the background when I'm doing something around the house. Or when I'm working on my model railroad, which requires focus, a documentary playing engages my brain enough to help me concentrate on what I'm cutting, gluing, sanding, painting, or soldering.
Great like wow I loved it all
I love this!
Thank you for bringing this back
It took multiple attempts, but I finally made it through this whole video! 💪 😂
In medical school I skipped classes so I could go and read the books. Now at meeting I just star reading in the computer as if i was checking something related and dropping some comments so no one gets suspicious.
Ah, it’s back! And makes me laugh just as much as it did the first many times I watched it.
I don’t suppose we’ll get March of the ADHD Penguins back again sometime? I figured it belonged to the Totally ADD company and so many it’s now lost forever, and I can live with that… but I so want to show it to people again. Your videos have made me laugh (and cry) so much over the past decade and a half!
Those elasticated shoe laces are a game changer. I had to put my lace up boots away in the cupboard as they drove me nuts but now I’ve discovered elasticated laces that you don’t have to tie I can wear them again!
When I bought new shoes last year I deliberately bought lace ups because I thought it would force me to be more present. And pause. And focus. Oh, and good for my flexibility to bend over or do squats. (And yet some of the time I tied the laces so they're not too tight so I can wiggle my foot into the shoe.) Old habits die hard. New habits take time.
Hilarious!
This was hilarious. Thank you! 😂
I've never been so seen and attacked at the same time.
Great
Thanks!
Wait... Did you mean, "Wow, this is great!" Or was it more of a defeated, sarcastic, 'Oh, great. I need this like a hole in the head?'
Now I'm wondering if I should have said, "...like another hole in the head..." since we already have a mouth hole, nostrils, and ear holes?
Wait, that song sounded a lot like Jambi from Tool.
You only “watch” TH-cam videos to keep part of your brain happy while you’re doing something boring with your hands ✅
13:59 If you drew a squirrel, give a point
I’ll do it later … 😂
Ha ha! Yeah, that works.
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! 10:32
Thanks!
If you've ever read the comments in a TH-cam video and you are surprised to find your own comment there, (which you don't remember writing), give yourself a point. If you clicked the thumbs up button upon reading your own comment, give yourself a bonus point. 😂
if you scroll down the comments before finish the video, give yourself a point
Actually, I do that before I watch a video. So much misinformation or dangerous half-truths from Trolls and people selling 'miracle cures.'
Fortunately my OCD keeps me from losing things! Haha
Do I get a point for pausing the video at 4:06 so I can read other people’s comments?
No, you paused it.
Yeah no.
I would say yes. It's an exaple of a classic ADHD challenge - following through on something.
Hey Rick, are you hilarious? (Like most people with adhd) Give yourself 500 😂’s.
Will do.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Apparently all 6 of you found it amusing. 🙃
Seriously though? Everyone should watch videos like this so they understand some of the million different ways that ADHD can present, not just the cliche that I’m not even going to mention because it fills me with a sudden rage (✅)
How many points do I get for watching this at 2x while doom scrolling Facebook?
I'd estimate somewhere between 3 and 5,082,447
Neither can I 😂
What about buying food and then never eating it then throwing it out. And I think I have 1,000 points only a quarter of the way through. Was military and I forgot to grab a pen. Where was I now, got distracted by the word cat....
That's okay. It's all good.
By the way, ADHD is big in the military. And among First Responders. Which makes sense. Adrenaline junkies who function well inside a clear structure.
Ooof! 😂
Hmm. Yes. I think that captures it rather succinctly. 🤔
Oh my this is, look at the, funniest………
I have to be diagnosed if and when i can afford it 😅
Check out my video on Long Waiting Lists and what to do while you're waiting for an appointment or waiting until you can afford one.
Oops... forgot to listen and checking out the comments.
Huh? Sorry. Did you say something?
OMG
@RickHasADHD A few months ago I asked in an unrelated video's chat if you would repost this video. Did you do this in reaction to that? Did you wait a few months due to procrastination? - Give yourself a bonus point.
PS I scored 161 and got a negative in a test that screens before the psychiatric DIVA test because "I did well before the age of 12." And the doing well-ish but under the radar was what was happening then; and then post 12 I did great but graduated an across the board B pupil even though I was the school trivia champion at age 13. That resonated with the second aspect. So I am sort of screwed, but the UK diagnosis process is/has suffered and I am a casualty of that and of 'no school records' and other diagnostic process foilbles. (I Edited these posts a total of 8 times.)
PPS The first time this was on the interwebs, I suspended the test; I worked out who you were from a vague memory and then re-watched a load of prisoner of gravity stuff. I reckon ADHDers would have angered Harlan Ellison like super easy.
😅😅😅😅
Will u marry me