I often relapse using meth, whenever I start using again my wife praises me for being so great around the house by doing my part of the chores and listening to her. So I get stuck in a loop of trying to regulate usage then it becomes a habit then my wife finds out and screams at me then doesn't understand why I used in the first place and all while hating myself that I'm using in the first place.
ADHD Management Thanks! I am a huge DBZ fan. Yeah, I’m pretty sure alcohol is the most common form of self-medication, not only amongst us with ADHD, but even the general population.
As someone who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, my past is all making sense now. My partner used to ask me if I so morally believe taking drugs is wrong and it isn't who I am, why I did it. I really didn't have an answer. Now I see it was due to ADHD impulsivity and dopamine seeking. I would not think in the moment and fell into the habits of caffeine, smoking, alcohol and cocaine. I feel diagnoses can be so important as now I have insight into why I behaved the way I did, I can now learn from it and reduce chances of being in that position again. ADHD is never an excuse per say but having awareness of it is life changing. Thanks for the great video!
also the moderation of substance use. I found with myself, with alcohol for example, I could go months without drinking it but the moment I would I went overboard. At the end of the night as others went home, I would get a sinking feeling that it would have to stop. Ooh and followed by days of low feelings.
Weed and tobacco. I've just been diagnosed at 31, and I hope that, when starting the meds, I might be able to kick those habits with the help of some nicotine patches
Shirlee Alicia Thank you! I know how that goes, my mom is an alcoholic and I got my ADHD from her. I was always afraid of alcohol because I did t want to be like her. It kept me from drinking while under age and now I’m able to drink in moderation and have a healthy relationship with alcohol.
4:43 Twelve step groups are absolutely worth investigating. They work a whole lot better than sitting at home, waiting for a flash of divine inspiration that never materialises. The worst thing that's going to happen after a meeting, is no worse than what was going to happen anyway. Just keep showing up. There's no secret to it. 😌
When I was 16 or 17 it began with sleeping tablets, then later progressed to codeine and then I became a huge binge drinker and smoker for a number of years. It later moved onto weed and then my biggest vice which is benzos. I was addicted for 10 years, cycling through some tough times in life which exacerbated the usage and turned into a living nightmare. I had withdrawals, I was so incredible unwell. I was miserable and I was buying them illegally and in huge amounts, I put myself into debt because of my addiction. I am finally getting an assessment for ADHD in a month, due to my friends who have ADHD saying that they think I have it and a strong family history of it, with my sister just being diagnosed at 30. I'm looking forward to seeing if this self medication has a reason and to finally, at 29 years old, live a life worth living and one that I am proud of.
I use to drink vodka daily up until 5 years ago and I quit drinking alcohol entirely. Currently I'm in the grips of my adhd, cigarettes, soda, and coffee. Also video games, any new and interesting (at the time) projects that may pop into my head. Probably won't finish then though js
I feel ya there. Especially getting into new and interesting projects that never that never seem to get finished. This channel is a prime example of that. 😅
For me if I go out and drink 8 times our of 10 I end up on a huge binge..That takes me days to recover from and I'm filled with self regret etc and my life is unmanageable and then to combat the binge ill work out at the gym obsessively all week and eat well etc..And then sooner or later the cycle returns..Over and over and over..
I feel you man, I have had the same cycle and am still not out of it. Since I am on meds the cravings are less intens but I do have to work out to get rid of the excess energy. Also now I still have this logic that a party without drinking is not fun. These old habits and thought patterns need to go. It does get better with age when you get to know yourself. Moderate drinking just doesnt seem a option for someone with ADHD. Its always everything or nothing. Stay strong mate you will find a way out of that dirty little circle, i'm sure.
My mom had it also and taught me how to navigate life with it. Hard, but doable until menopause. Thought I was getting dementia but saw a phsychiatrist and the med she ordered really are helping!
I don't think neurological conditions like ADHD etc are covered enough in recovery and organisations like AA etc..I wonder how many 'addicts' remain undiagnosed throughout their lives..?
I’ve daily’d 2x 10mg adderall, smoked ~6 times a day, drank coffee, smoked weed, and drank alcohol for years. I’m only 25 but this feels like a one way ticket to heart disease, which my grandpa (I believe he was adhd) died from and it was not pretty. I know I need to change now to save myself. Caffeine seems like the low hanging fruit and I’ve reduced that to just drinking tea which seems reasonable. I think it’s time for the smokes and alcohol, I think I’ll use weed to get through the hard part then hopefully reduce that too.
rachael m I know, I haven’t made a video in a while. I’ve been really busy with life and dealing with more stuff recently. Renovating a house to move into, dealing with severe depression, and really bad lack of motivation have been keeping me from making any new videos. I’m hoping once I get settled into my new place I’ll be able to start working on them again. 😅
Substance abuse runs in my family. I started smoking cigarettes, had my first alcoholic drink and smoked marijuana all at age 13. I started drinking coffee at 10. I am now 36, I dont drink alcohol and never had an issue with it. But I do have a nicotine and coffee addiction. I still smoke weed but I'm not dependent on it.
Thanks for this video: At 40, I'm just over 100 days sober & working a popular self help/group help program and that's after 25 long, cold years of substance use HELL👺 (if I was feeling brave this morning I would scream HELL off the balcony, just to emphasis🤣 because its not to be underestimated, the SHEER HELL a daily Class A addiction over the decades took me to.. Also, I wouldn't want to scare the **** out of my neighbours😜
rachael m Wow, congratulations on 100 days! I’m fortunate that I never developed any addictions other than tobacco because they’re so hard to overcome. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! You know how to make a video for ADHDers haha. Do you think the world was built by and for neurotypicals? Imagine if they were the ones who needed medication.
"It wasn't doing drugs that made me an addict, it was being an addict that made me do loads of drugs." - Narcotics Anonymous. When I heard that one, I understood (if I didn't already) why I went to NA (and other fellowships too) meetings as well. They are the one place you can actually talk about this without being told, "Discipline! Willpower!". Y'know? 😌
Nicotine, alcohol… i vape 60mg juice almost every 30min even less of every day.. i want to stop and i always tell myself i will… alcohol, i start drinking and i dont feel anything, so i keep drinking not feeling amything then out of nowhere i black out. Getting meds tmr but i doubt they’ll help
No doubt it's alcohol for me and it's ruining my life the feeling I get when I drink it my wife just don't understand well she does but she doesn't like it. I live in the UK and it's a 2-year waiting this to get an assessment for ADHD I just paid £1,700 to go private I get tested in February hopefully medication can change my life. Thanks for the information you just gained the subscriber👍. Quick question when I get my medication will it stop my desire for drinking? Oh and I'm 39 years old 🙈.
Hey my friend! I’m glad you’re working tomorrow getting the help you need. I can imagine it’s extremely difficult to admit alcohol is a problem in your life, so good on you for recognizing it, but more importantly, taking the steps to win that battle. If and when you do get some form of ADHD medication, I wouldn’t expect it to stop your desire for drinking. However, it should help you in other aspects of daily living. When it comes to quitting any kind of substance, my understanding is that a support group, such as Alcohol Anonymous (AA) is the best place to start. It may be a challenging journey, but one well worth taking. Good luck, I wish you the best!
@@journeytowellness7096 thanks so much for getting back to me❤️👍. It's not as if I'm alcohol dependant my wife is a psychologist and she says I use it to regulate my emotions so was hoping if the medication does that for me hopefully I won't feel the need for drinking so often or any other substances i have used in the past. I quit drinking for 18 days a 2 weeks back and was ok but it just keeps popping up all the time 🙈. I suppose only time will tell keep up the good work I look forward to your next video. Merry Christmas❄️🎄
@@journeytowellness7096 week 2 of my medication now I'm on 50mg of elvanse. Medication is fantastic it's giving me a different look on life. Going back to my previous message. I cannot believe how much it is affected my drinking. I don't know if this is normal but I have completely lost the urge to come home and grab a can out of the fridge. I haven't drank once 13 days for me that is a miracle I know I'm not supposed to starting these meds bit I didn't believe it was possible. I haven't even had the urge to drink I don't know if this is normal but that's how I feel on this medication. I just pray that it continues🙏. If it does it's going to completely change my life not just because of my drinking because of the clarity of mind I have. Everything has slowed down and become manageable in my head.
Hi guys I was wondering if your previous drug abuse could stop you getting adhd prescriptions. I havent done weed since january and not drank alchohol since December. I am currently clean for a while like 4 months i have the adhd test in 2 months. I am very positive i have adhd! Would it stop me getting the meds? Also it would be nice of you guys have stories. On drug abuse and your adhd sessions. What is a mogo in the interview? Many thanks for reading this i hope you enjoy your day 😘 If you have any questions fire away!
I'm an alcoholic and learning a little late in life that i have pretty severe ADHD and might be on the autism spectrum. I'm almost 25 learning all this and having a hard time finding a way to deal with it
I switch from weed to alcohol and then back to weed again. That goes like that since I was 14. (I'm 17now) I don't have a problem to stop doing a drug, but I have problems with dont do any drug.
try nootropics... lol Fing Focus did it for me lol... it also has natural ingredients that are commonly referred to as treating ADHD... Of course, doctors will recommend Phx Meds... but its a great alternative for those with a tighter budget.
Fortunately, I quit smoking a long time ago. Which means, unfortunately, I’m not able to give you a good answer without making a special trip to the corner store. 😅
@@journeytowellness7096That is great to hear. I am glad you stopped ruining your lung, and stopped to help to develop tobacco industry, for others lung to be ruined :).
I never thought of it like that before, but you’re totally right. Being completely transparent, I had already quit smoking by the time I made the video, but got some smokes just to do that scene. 😅 Fortunately, having that cigarette didn’t hook me back in and I’ve remained smoke free for several years now, so thankfully I won’t have the opportunity to be that a.hole again! 😁
I often relapse using meth, whenever I start using again my wife praises me for being so great around the house by doing my part of the chores and listening to her. So I get stuck in a loop of trying to regulate usage then it becomes a habit then my wife finds out and screams at me then doesn't understand why I used in the first place and all while hating myself that I'm using in the first place.
Feel you bro
I'm here to
i feel you. i become at least temporarily more successful at the tasks in life.
Bro,you gotta tell your wife of your addiction and adhd
@@vikramo6994 she knows and I'm over a year and a half sober. God bless you
Nice DBZ shirt! Definitely gotta be alcohol for me, that stuff's got me in terrible situations over the years.
ADHD Management Thanks! I am a huge DBZ fan. Yeah, I’m pretty sure alcohol is the most common form of self-medication, not only amongst us with ADHD, but even the general population.
As someone who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, my past is all making sense now. My partner used to ask me if I so morally believe taking drugs is wrong and it isn't who I am, why I did it. I really didn't have an answer. Now I see it was due to ADHD impulsivity and dopamine seeking. I would not think in the moment and fell into the habits of caffeine, smoking, alcohol and cocaine. I feel diagnoses can be so important as now I have insight into why I behaved the way I did, I can now learn from it and reduce chances of being in that position again. ADHD is never an excuse per say but having awareness of it is life changing. Thanks for the great video!
also the moderation of substance use. I found with myself, with alcohol for example, I could go months without drinking it but the moment I would I went overboard. At the end of the night as others went home, I would get a sinking feeling that it would have to stop. Ooh and followed by days of low feelings.
Weed and tobacco. I've just been diagnosed at 31, and I hope that, when starting the meds, I might be able to kick those habits with the help of some nicotine patches
Well researched. My mother has an alcohol addiction and my sister has ADHD. Very informative.
Shirlee Alicia Thank you! I know how that goes, my mom is an alcoholic and I got my ADHD from her. I was always afraid of alcohol because I did t want to be like her. It kept me from drinking while under age and now I’m able to drink in moderation and have a healthy relationship with alcohol.
4:43
Twelve step groups are absolutely worth investigating.
They work a whole lot better than sitting at home, waiting for a flash of divine inspiration that never materialises.
The worst thing that's going to happen after a meeting, is no worse than what was going to happen anyway.
Just keep showing up.
There's no secret to it.
😌
When I was 16 or 17 it began with sleeping tablets, then later progressed to codeine and then I became a huge binge drinker and smoker for a number of years. It later moved onto weed and then my biggest vice which is benzos. I was addicted for 10 years, cycling through some tough times in life which exacerbated the usage and turned into a living nightmare. I had withdrawals, I was so incredible unwell. I was miserable and I was buying them illegally and in huge amounts, I put myself into debt because of my addiction. I am finally getting an assessment for ADHD in a month, due to my friends who have ADHD saying that they think I have it and a strong family history of it, with my sister just being diagnosed at 30. I'm looking forward to seeing if this self medication has a reason and to finally, at 29 years old, live a life worth living and one that I am proud of.
Great information! Well researched. 👍🏼
Rescue Landscaping Thank you!
This was a great video. Much appreciated. Right on the money
Dang dude. This clarified alot for me. Thank you.
I use to drink vodka daily up until 5 years ago and I quit drinking alcohol entirely. Currently I'm in the grips of my adhd, cigarettes, soda, and coffee. Also video games, any new and interesting (at the time) projects that may pop into my head. Probably won't finish then though js
I feel ya there. Especially getting into new and interesting projects that never that never seem to get finished. This channel is a prime example of that. 😅
what medication do you take?
Thank you for sharing. Helps understand myself ❤️❤️
Great video man, really appreciate the content
For me if I go out and drink 8 times our of 10 I end up on a huge binge..That takes me days to recover from and I'm filled with self regret etc and my life is unmanageable and then to combat the binge ill work out at the gym obsessively all week and eat well etc..And then sooner or later the cycle returns..Over and over and over..
I feel you man, I have had the same cycle and am still not out of it. Since I am on meds the cravings are less intens but I do have to work out to get rid of the excess energy. Also now I still have this logic that a party without drinking is not fun. These old habits and thought patterns need to go. It does get better with age when you get to know yourself. Moderate drinking just doesnt seem a option for someone with ADHD. Its always everything or nothing. Stay strong mate you will find a way out of that dirty little circle, i'm sure.
Dude, I am old... Been smoking weed for so long, drinking for so long... Trying meds to see if it helps...
Awesome video, appreciate the info!
I've had ADHD my whole life, diagnosed at age 7. Never medicated until last wee at age 61. It's worse after menopause menopause
My mom had it also and taught me how to navigate life with it. Hard, but doable until menopause. Thought I was getting dementia but saw a phsychiatrist and the med she ordered really are helping!
I don't think neurological conditions like ADHD etc are covered enough in recovery and organisations like AA etc..I wonder how many 'addicts' remain undiagnosed throughout their lives..?
I’ve daily’d 2x 10mg adderall, smoked ~6 times a day, drank coffee, smoked weed, and drank alcohol for years. I’m only 25 but this feels like a one way ticket to heart disease, which my grandpa (I believe he was adhd) died from and it was not pretty. I know I need to change now to save myself. Caffeine seems like the low hanging fruit and I’ve reduced that to just drinking tea which seems reasonable. I think it’s time for the smokes and alcohol, I think I’ll use weed to get through the hard part then hopefully reduce that too.
You lucky I’m 20 and this ain’t noting….I was like that at 12
Just understand WHY you are doing it. Your brain is craving the dopamine it does not have by right. That’s the first step to changing behaviour.
As always, thanks for the video :)
Jake Oldham sure thing! More to come! 😎
Thanks for the video! Can you make a video about conncerta please?
S R You’re welcome! I actually do plan on making a Concerta at some point! 😉
Thank you for providing me courage!
Where did you go?
Still making videos or not?
rachael m I know, I haven’t made a video in a while. I’ve been really busy with life and dealing with more stuff recently. Renovating a house to move into, dealing with severe depression, and really bad lack of motivation have been keeping me from making any new videos. I’m hoping once I get settled into my new place I’ll be able to start working on them again. 😅
Substance abuse runs in my family. I started smoking cigarettes, had my first alcoholic drink and smoked marijuana all at age 13. I started drinking coffee at 10. I am now 36, I dont drink alcohol and never had an issue with it. But I do have a nicotine and coffee addiction. I still smoke weed but I'm not dependent on it.
Thanks for this video: At 40, I'm just over 100 days sober & working a popular self help/group help program and that's after 25 long, cold years of substance use HELL👺
(if I was feeling brave this morning I would scream HELL off the balcony, just to emphasis🤣 because its not to be underestimated, the SHEER HELL a daily Class A addiction over the decades took me to.. Also, I wouldn't want to scare the **** out of my neighbours😜
rachael m Wow, congratulations on 100 days! I’m fortunate that I never developed any addictions other than tobacco because they’re so hard to overcome. Keep up the good work!
Nice job explaining brother 👍🙏
Thank you! You know how to make a video for ADHDers haha.
Do you think the world was built by and for neurotypicals? Imagine if they were the ones who needed medication.
Sugar has me in its grips😢. Suffering from it.
❤
"It wasn't doing drugs that made me an addict, it was being an addict that made me do loads of drugs."
- Narcotics Anonymous.
When I heard that one, I understood (if I didn't already) why I went to NA (and other fellowships too) meetings as well.
They are the one place you can actually talk about this without being told, "Discipline! Willpower!".
Y'know?
😌
Do you think that adhd also if very common among the people on the autism spectrum?
Nicotine, alcohol… i vape 60mg juice almost every 30min even less of every day.. i want to stop and i always tell myself i will… alcohol, i start drinking and i dont feel anything, so i keep drinking not feeling amything then out of nowhere i black out. Getting meds tmr but i doubt they’ll help
No doubt it's alcohol for me and it's ruining my life the feeling I get when I drink it my wife just don't understand well she does but she doesn't like it. I live in the UK and it's a 2-year waiting this to get an assessment for ADHD I just paid £1,700 to go private I get tested in February hopefully medication can change my life. Thanks for the information you just gained the subscriber👍. Quick question when I get my medication will it stop my desire for drinking? Oh and I'm 39 years old 🙈.
Hey my friend! I’m glad you’re working tomorrow getting the help you need. I can imagine it’s extremely difficult to admit alcohol is a problem in your life, so good on you for recognizing it, but more importantly, taking the steps to win that battle. If and when you do get some form of ADHD medication, I wouldn’t expect it to stop your desire for drinking. However, it should help you in other aspects of daily living. When it comes to quitting any kind of substance, my understanding is that a support group, such as Alcohol Anonymous (AA) is the best place to start. It may be a challenging journey, but one well worth taking. Good luck, I wish you the best!
@@journeytowellness7096 thanks so much for getting back to me❤️👍. It's not as if I'm alcohol dependant my wife is a psychologist and she says I use it to regulate my emotions so was hoping if the medication does that for me hopefully I won't feel the need for drinking so often or any other substances i have used in the past. I quit drinking for 18 days a 2 weeks back and was ok but it just keeps popping up all the time 🙈. I suppose only time will tell keep up the good work I look forward to your next video. Merry Christmas❄️🎄
@@journeytowellness7096 week 2 of my medication now I'm on 50mg of elvanse. Medication is fantastic it's giving me a different look on life. Going back to my previous message. I cannot believe how much it is affected my drinking. I don't know if this is normal but I have completely lost the urge to come home and grab a can out of the fridge. I haven't drank once 13 days for me that is a miracle I know I'm not supposed to starting these meds bit I didn't believe it was possible. I haven't even had the urge to drink I don't know if this is normal but that's how I feel on this medication. I just pray that it continues🙏. If it does it's going to completely change my life not just because of my drinking because of the clarity of mind I have. Everything has slowed down and become manageable in my head.
@@5andwhy Wow, that’s amazing! I’m really happy to hear it’s helped you so much! It definitely sounds like you’re on the right track. 😃
@@journeytowellness7096 thanks mate it's been a fantastic journey up to now. I Got a Feeling Good Things ahead🤞👍
I am interested- how does nicotine feel VS Adderall for adhd??
Hi guys
I was wondering if your previous drug abuse could stop you getting adhd prescriptions.
I havent done weed since january and not drank alchohol since December. I am currently clean for a while like 4 months i have the adhd test in 2 months.
I am very positive i have adhd! Would it stop me getting the meds?
Also it would be nice of you guys have stories. On drug abuse and your adhd sessions.
What is a mogo in the interview?
Many thanks for reading this i hope you enjoy your day 😘
If you have any questions fire away!
Quit cigs years ago. The first 40 seconds sent me into near relapse.
I'm an alcoholic and learning a little late in life that i have pretty severe ADHD and might be on the autism spectrum. I'm almost 25 learning all this and having a hard time finding a way to deal with it
Late in life lol. You're a child.
I switch from weed to alcohol and then back to weed again. That goes like that since I was 14. (I'm 17now) I don't have a problem to stop doing a drug, but I have problems with dont do any drug.
try nootropics... lol Fing Focus did it for me lol... it also has natural ingredients that are commonly referred to as treating ADHD... Of course, doctors will recommend Phx Meds... but its a great alternative for those with a tighter budget.
Gave up tobacco after my treatment, used a vape pen, now the vape pen is the problem🤣
Try to swtich to chewing gum everytime you want to vape, it might just be a habit thing. I don't know.
I stopped smoking a few years ago... that intro tho!
First thing that's made me want a cigarette in years.
Ya bugger!
That’s great to hear! Hopefully I wasn’t too bad of an influence. 😅
I like taking the walk with you lolol
Dude its like i need my medication to get my medication.
Nice video, my man. Very informative
But come on, no need to mark up a public table by putting out you smoke on it;)
How much is avrage price of Camel in California in 2023?
Fortunately, I quit smoking a long time ago. Which means, unfortunately, I’m not able to give you a good answer without making a special trip to the corner store. 😅
@@journeytowellness7096That is great to hear. I am glad you stopped ruining your lung, and stopped to help to develop tobacco industry, for others lung to be ruined :).
Sugar gaming. Sex adrenaline. Those are what a struggle with the most.
What's sugar gaming?
im a 16 year old with adhd addicted to codeine id love to stop but it makes me feel normal
That’s a tough situation to be in.
I got adhd but no addictive personality no 🧢
Yeah, that opening segment didn’t help me. I’m off to go for a cigarette. 😂
Thank God I don’t smoke anymore .
Until the ADHDer finds cocaine or adderall. Then they function normally lol
1 sigarette.. wasted.. 😢😢😢
Appreciate the vid. Just don’t be that a.hole who puts his cigs out on the family picnic table again.
I never thought of it like that before, but you’re totally right. Being completely transparent, I had already quit smoking by the time I made the video, but got some smokes just to do that scene. 😅 Fortunately, having that cigarette didn’t hook me back in and I’ve remained smoke free for several years now, so thankfully I won’t have the opportunity to be that a.hole again! 😁
@@journeytowellness7096 top man 👍