I am ADHD/autistic and recently graduated with my PhD and clinical psychology. I actually do like the term neurodivergent because don’t feel like the behaviors themselves are necessarily wrong or disordered, but I recognize that in the world that we currently live in they can be disabling. I don’t really subscribe to the idea that having specific identities makes you more popular or valuable in someway, except that those experiences can give you additional perspective that might not be as common with the people or systems in power. I generally like the way that my brain works in most context in every day life. It can be extremely exhausting as you mention to engage in tasks, such as reading or writing anyway, I am glad that I watched your video and I appreciate your perspective as I am someone who also enjoys making things with their hands outside of my role in the mental health field. Anyway, I like your work and subscribed.
I really enjoyed this. What I would say is this, do both kinds of content. I feel like you have 3 different kinds of viewer, the short snappy 15-20 min kind, people are interested in more indepth stuff and then finally people like me who dont mind either. 40 mins to an hour is not that long these days, as I said on Facebook, most of my viewing starts around 40-50 mins. If its interesting I'll make time time - even watch 3+ hours at a go (or break it up). Your audience will find itself, so do the content you want, not what you think they want. Its better to be passionate and interested than just another guy. Its like being in a band, play what you want how you want, and if people like it, they will come, if not at least you enjoyed it.
(I am also in NZ) It has been like pulling teeth getting my eldest two diagnosed as teenagers (the gp told us my 2nd eldest didn't have adhd because she could sit still in a 5 min doc visit). Need to still start the process for the younger two and unfortunately can't afford the cost for diagnosis for either my wife or I (although we see the same signs now in ourselves)
It's not really for the GP to go through the symptoms with a fine-toothed comb like that. Being able to sit through an appointment that one is required to attend certainly doesn't mean someone won't be diagnosed by the relevant professional.
@@PeoplesCarpenter I agree. This was the appoint to kick off the referral. He didn't want to based on that 5min appointment with a kid he didn't know (but did finally agree). She was diagnosed with both ADHD, and autism and is doing much better now.
Haven't finished yet, but listening to the ADHD and me section I can relate to a lot of what you said. I have no idea if I have ADHD, I have been diagnosed with GAD in past, and there might be some crossover. Anyways, I have enjoyed the Vid so far 👍
@@blackaxe76 There may well be come cross-pollination there. The effects that ADHD has on life and everyday productivity and activities make me thing ADHD could easily be responsible for cases of anxiety and depression.
I am ADHD/autistic and recently graduated with my PhD and clinical psychology. I actually do like the term neurodivergent because don’t feel like the behaviors themselves are necessarily wrong or disordered, but I recognize that in the world that we currently live in they can be disabling. I don’t really subscribe to the idea that having specific identities makes you more popular or valuable in someway, except that those experiences can give you additional perspective that might not be as common with the people or systems in power. I generally like the way that my brain works in most context in every day life. It can be extremely exhausting as you mention to engage in tasks, such as reading or writing anyway, I am glad that I watched your video and I appreciate your perspective as I am someone who also enjoys making things with their hands outside of my role in the mental health field. Anyway, I like your work and subscribed.
Thank yo so much for offering that perspective! Glad to have you along for the journey.
@@PeoplesCarpenter thanks for reading it despite all the typos! 😅
My shop is the same way. My thoughts go the same way. I totally know the struggle.
I really enjoyed this. What I would say is this, do both kinds of content. I feel like you have 3 different kinds of viewer, the short snappy 15-20 min kind, people are interested in more indepth stuff and then finally people like me who dont mind either. 40 mins to an hour is not that long these days, as I said on Facebook, most of my viewing starts around 40-50 mins. If its interesting I'll make time time - even watch 3+ hours at a go (or break it up). Your audience will find itself, so do the content you want, not what you think they want. Its better to be passionate and interested than just another guy. Its like being in a band, play what you want how you want, and if people like it, they will come, if not at least you enjoyed it.
That's helpful feedback, thanks!
I've listened to a lot of people talk about it - it takes time to find out whether you're rock or blues, or something else :P
(I am also in NZ) It has been like pulling teeth getting my eldest two diagnosed as teenagers (the gp told us my 2nd eldest didn't have adhd because she could sit still in a 5 min doc visit).
Need to still start the process for the younger two and unfortunately can't afford the cost for diagnosis for either my wife or I (although we see the same signs now in ourselves)
It's not really for the GP to go through the symptoms with a fine-toothed comb like that. Being able to sit through an appointment that one is required to attend certainly doesn't mean someone won't be diagnosed by the relevant professional.
@@PeoplesCarpenter I agree. This was the appoint to kick off the referral. He didn't want to based on that 5min appointment with a kid he didn't know (but did finally agree). She was diagnosed with both ADHD, and autism and is doing much better now.
Haven't finished yet, but listening to the ADHD and me section I can relate to a lot of what you said. I have no idea if I have ADHD, I have been diagnosed with GAD in past, and there might be some crossover. Anyways, I have enjoyed the Vid so far 👍
@@blackaxe76 There may well be come cross-pollination there. The effects that ADHD has on life and everyday productivity and activities make me thing ADHD could easily be responsible for cases of anxiety and depression.
I would love to see a doc template of what you are talking about.
I'm not sure what that means.
@@PeoplesCarpenter a document version of what you're describing in how you do your lists would help with visual learners
It's having a dis-ease