CC, my concern about her story is when she said that her child was "disqualified" for a program because he was on medication? That doesn't sound right at all, first of all HIPAA would protect that info, second, there is no way a school/program would be allowed to do that, it would be straight-up discrimination. As a mom, I would have fought that rule instead of taking my child off medication to comply with it, right?!
I cannot believe that she casually said that her church refused to have medicated kids sing because they wanted personality. And that she wasn’t furious or anything. Medication saves lives, and her son was lucky that his wasn’t ruined because she decided to take him off of them
That made me mad. If 'personality' or stage persona is something needed to move up you work on it with the child, medications and medical conditions do not come into it. Personally I have a friend who could be described as lacking personality when she is *not* on medication because her depression gets that bad. Like what the actual fuck is wrong with people
I was raised in a cult that I reported my medications to for decades, up until the start of the pandemic, they took me off of two, one directly through threats of disfellowshipping and another by having people shun me on the grounds of their Christian conscience until I “made the decision for myself” yes it nearly killed me
I just now got to that part and literally stopped what I was doing and yelled "WTF". Excuse me?!?! I'm actually furious if that actually happened! Who asks what meds kids are on for freaking singing?!?!
Helloooo CC!! Neuroscience PhD (with a concentration in endocrinology/impacts of diet on gut-brain activity) here…..she is absolutely using buzzwords and random brain areas to talk about this. Irresponsible AF. Besides that, child development is obviously the most crucial time to not mess with someone’s brain. She’s not reading the research on this or if she is, she’s totally misinterpreted it. You’re right-it is absolutely giving wikihow 💀😂
Thank you for your contribution due to your actual koala-fixations!!! I’d love to pick your brain, but that would be weird. I’m not gonna lie though, your second sentence threw me into a brain crush lol. I guess I am kinda weird 😂
I’m a dietitian and I was SCREAMING when she said you need to eat more fat for brain function knowing damn well the brain can’t use fat as a fuel source 😭
Exactly! When she tried to say that eating eggs and bacon for breakfast is the best thing for children's brains in the morning and No Carbs? Like what? Yes avoiding the sugary cereal is a good suggestion, but carbs are important for a balanced diet. it was so obvious that she knows nothing about what she is talking about.
There’s plenty of neuro scientists that agree with her on that point. One example on TH-cam is dr Anthony Chaffee. I don’t agree with her on oils at all but she has truth sprinkled in
@@madisencrapo7543 it very much depends on what kinds of fats. Tuna fish is a very fatty fish, but it's a different kind of fat than bacon, and contains properties like Omega-3 fatty acids that are actually very good for your brain. Bacon fat and fats from eggs don't have those properties. And to be fair, it likely isn't the actual fat, it's the fatty acids that your brain can make use of.
I feel so shortchanged. I got a whole masters degree in neuroscience and they never taught us about this stuff! Should have gone to Oil University instead!
The way my mouth just dropped open when she said that the choir teacher refused to put him in the advanced group because he was on prescribed medication for his diagnosed disorder…what the actual fuck?! Not sure I believe this, but if this actually happened, shame on that teacher!
@@elizaham3189 that’s what I’m thinking too. I have a lot of friends who are teachers, and I can’t imagine one of them telling a parent to take their child off medication because on it they don’t have a personality. Either way, her advocating for parents to take their kids off medication and use oils instead is so gross.
First of all, I HATE when people like this -mostly religious people, are SO against medication. As someone who suffers from severe manic depression; with meds I may be not “my usual self” well, that’s because my usual self is manic. I cannot imagine how I would be if I relied solely on essential oils.
THIS! when i got prescribed meds for the first time, people told me i would "lose my personality" and i just said... bruh you don't like my personality anyways! what's there to lose??
I’m 26 and my brother is 30- when we were both in Montessori school my brother’s teacher recommended that my mom get him tested for adhd and she was so offended that she took us out of the school to homeschool for a period of time. I’ve been struggling with depression and anxiety as a result of undiagnosed adhd and just got diagnosed recently. my brother has been an addict since he was 18, and it just pisses me off to think about what his life would be like now if his struggles were taken serious
And whats so funny about your story is that there's actually nothing wrong with having any type of disability. You're not anything less because of that, honestly dealing with anxiety myself I see people that deal with these types of struggles as a lot stronger than the people that run from it in fear.
@@sarahfeldermann7170 Anxiety sucks. When I was in highschool I used to get panic attacks and never told anybody. I didn't know what it was and figured it would pass. In my 50's now and it's just as bad as it ever was. The insomnia it causes is like sleeping every other day. Sometimes every 3rd. It makes things so much worse. Without anti anxiety meds I'm sure it would eventually kill me. The depression is much easier to deal with compared to anxiety.
@@bigbri7519 Never have I truly felt like I relate to someone on the internet as much as your insomnia statement. I literally look like a zombie half the time and when I went to a sleep specialist she was like "We don't really do anything for insomnia, it's not like it's interfering with your life," I really do wish you the best and I'm glad that you've found a medication that can help support you. The world is better with you in it, I don't even need to know you to know that.
"Get rid of artificial colors/flavors" is INCREDIBLY privelaged as well. For so many people, the only food they can afford is processed and has artificial flavors/colors in it.
@@MelanieSkipper it's something that a LOT of people believe too. Even many nutritionists. It's annoying how privileged people are for telling their clients/customers to "just get that stuff out of your house". While it might actually work sometimes, because every body is different, I'm not sure there's a total way (without extensive allergy tests and such) to determine what exact ingredients are causing the problem.
YES! I'm so glad you brought this up! Any kind of major diet change requires a major financial sacrifice for so many individuals and families! But things like actual medical and mental health treatment and services are subsidized by the government through programs like medicaid, etc. So, sometimes the only choice for help parents/guardians have is medication and their local mental health authority (if they even have one close to where they live!). These generalizations are so harmful, and that message is being perpetuated through the kiddos that are absorbing all of this from the adults in their lives. Not to mention the Moms on this call who may have immediately felt shame for the fact that all they are able to afford right now is what their limited budget will cover. Ok, rant over. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. 😉😏
@@themoodytherapist Also when it comes to those treatments, they're only given if you're approved and if there's somebody in your area who is even in the medicaid network To help your kids and yourself when it comes to specialists. I was on medicaid pretty much my entire life growing up and my kids are now on medicaid.. It's still something that you have to have 100% absolute need for And they can deny you something that even your doctor wants you to take. My mom was type 2 diabetic, had hypothyroidism, and had a heart problem. She died 9 and a 1/2 years ago and I fully believe that a huge chunk of the reason was because medicaid refused to cover the amount of medication that her doctor prescribed. She was forced to make a 30 day supply stretch for 90 days because insurance governed by the state felt like she did not actually need the amount the doctor wanted her to have So they refused to cover things like 90 test strips so that way she could test her blood sugar 3 times A-day, her medication for her thyroid that she was supposed to take twice A-day and they said that she should make it last at least 60 days.No matter what she did and what her doctor did to fight the insurance company they refused to acknowledge her actual needs and it's and ultimately, in my opinion, led to her passing away years too early.
I have ADHD, I was diagnosed in 1992, when people were barely acknowledging that ADHD is a thing, let alone that we can/do need assistance with managing it. I tested high on every single scale the doctors had, and was prescribed Dexedrine. It's an amphetamine. It is not something you can give a 9yo and have them calm down, go to sleep, and focus unless they have actually different brain chemistry. STILL people pretended I was faking it, despite my grades and behaviour doing a complete 180 in 4th grade to the point where people thought I was a different kid. I wasn't stupid, I never was, I just couldn't function the way the others did to do the same work in the same time. But my point is, if your kid needs so much help and medication as to need literal "legal speed" to manage their ADHD.... how the hell is oil going to help? I'm so grateful my parents understand science, brain chemistry, and nurodivergence and didn't push this shit on me.
i literally can’t imagine someone asking if my kid is on medication because they “have no personality” ??? that’s so invasive??? and why would someone assume that I will add that yes not all medications work for everyone. on adderall i finally could function but i lost all appetite and couldn’t stop losing weight so i SWITCHED MEDS. like it’s not one and done. you work with it. i wish it wasn’t so stigmatized
All she did was replace one medication for another just because one was given by a doctor means nothing. The way she uses the oils is basically medication.
@@kat1090 no no I think it came out wrong I agree a doctor giving meds is way better then oils. But when she said I took him off all meds she really does not it's still giving him things that have no real facts or studies on and could be doing a lot of bad things to him.
People with adhd can focus and attention on things they are interested in very well. It’s not a conscious decision their brain make even though it may look like it to others. Their brain literally just engages with things they find interesting and does not engage with things they don’t. That’s probably why her child did so well with music. This happens to some people with adhd who are successful. They found that interest which was able to compensate for the complete lack of self regulation/executive functions.
You put this into words so well - thank you. I have ADHD and I can't tell you how frustrating it is to try *so* hard to focus on something mundane like housework (or homework back in the day) and I just couldn't. I would end up crying from not only frustration but hearing things like "you're lazy" or "you're not trying hard enough"
@@this_is_chycanthropy it's much harder, however you can certainly improve, it takes different approaches, I've made a lot of progress and previously used it as my not having any control over it, when on good days there are ways to organize, streamline and work on sensory regulation...good luck!
Can you imagine being the kid who has allergies or asthma or gets migraines from strong smells, like I do, and having to sit next to the kid who has essential oils smeared all over his clothes?
I know! I get bad headaches from anything mint. Someone chewing gum six feet away will do it. Some kid coming in reeking of peppermint every day would have been really hard for me to be around.
I know some scents can trigger, i have a sensitive nose and when i buy perfume i can find a lot of notes. If i have a migraine thats the worst thing that everything smells more and intense
I will say, as a person who went through a lot of my formative years on medication, it's just difficult for kids on meds. Like, your body is growing, your stomach is gonna be sensitive, and the slightest changes to body chemistry is gonna suck. It's not that the meds are 'ruining you', it's that you've never seen your kid without issues before, and my body is still adjusting to the medication. Also, that choir leader just said "oh, yeah, can't have your kid here bc ableism" and she accepted that the issue was with her child, not with the people who wouldn't let him sing if he didn't have the right personality.
Yeah seriously fuck that choir instructor. Growing up on meds was hard for me too, and taking a break to get to know myself once I was able to take more control over my care was valuable, but at this point I'm exploring what meds work for me again. Not just the ones that made me more palatable at school or at home.
Your experience may vary. I have taken a lot of meds since I was 8 and most never gave me any trouble. The worst (not counting the stem cell transplant) actually was going on adhd meds as an adult. Those did not work well with me.
living with untreated with adhd (along with depression, anxiety, and autism) is just a special kind of hell. i'm not sure how i made it into adulthood if im being honest. so these people who try to take advantage of people who need help is sickening.
Feel u dude. Didn’t catch my adhd until after I started college. Too bad I’d already internalized a bunch of shit before then ;))) but seriously yeah it’s brutal (I’m also so very anxious)
I was diagnosed at 32. I try not to beat myself up about my past, but I would have had a completely different life path if I had had an earlier diagnosis.
I have ADHD, had it since I was a child. I can’t imagine my mom giving me “oils” instead of the proper medication to help me focus and understand what was going on around me. And I had a horrible experience with Ritalin but other meds have been super helpful!
Me too. Like what if I was given essential oils instead of therapy, lifestyle/school accommodations, and adderall? I would probably be completely unable to function now as an adult.
Both my kids had bad experiences on Ritalin but I didn't go oh let's just rub an oil on you. We kept working with their doctors and therapists and found the right medication and accommodations for them. Crazy how some parents could believe this and they don't get how much suffering their kids are going through.
I would like to never hear somebody talk about "oiling up" their kid before school every again, thanks. Also, you called it about halfway through - this call is not teaching them how to sell or recruit, it's actively selling essential oils to the reps themselves. As usual, THEY are the customers!
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD (I'm 30) and it honestly gave me answers to so many problems I have. I've been severely depressed for most of my life due to bullying, childhood poverty and deep self hate issues. I'm 100% sure my anxiety and depression would be so much easier and my life would not have been impacted by them as much if I had medication as a child. I'm on my first week of medication and honestly, the SILENCE of my brain after taking the meds, shocked me. I never ever realised things could be.. this simple and easy. I'm no longer just surviving and struggling everyday, fearing for failure and reprimands. My parents were apprehensive of the meds at first but trusted me to do what I see best. And starting the meds was one of the best decisions in my life. ; The fact these people are lying, shaming and fear mongering about medication that actually fucking saves lives, makes me livid.
If I was able to verbalize what was wrong with me and was given a little ativan in highschool, I would have done a lot better. I was too scared to give a speech or read to the class. When I figured it all out I was in the top 10 of 120 without breaking a sweat. Anxiety is like a bad addiction, is sucks the life out of you and prevents you from doing anything about it.
Also, meds or no meds- how dare any adult say a child has ‘no personality’…? Like what if that woman said that about some other kid who was *not* medicated/adhd? The parent would’ve been like wtf why are you asking this? What’s she gonna say then- ‘oh, well little FreddieSoo has no personacfrlity so I figured you were drugging him…I guess he’s just boring, my mistake!’ It’s like asking someone you don’t know if they’re pregnant…Absolute lunacy 😳🙄🤦🏻♀️🤯
Unless that was some kind of show choir doing Broadway style music, there's no need for a super expressive delivery to begin with. Heck, I have had choir directors tell me and others to tone down our facial expressions because they made us "stick out," which is just as crappy.
This is such a bad stigma to put on medication. I was so afraid to go on antidepressants as a teen because I felt like it would make me a boring normal person
Back in 2016 I started doing yoga through the VA medical center. The woman pushed so much dotera on us. Until today I didn't realize it's an MLM. She gave us "recipes" with diffrent oil mixes to cure everything. I never had the money to buy any and now I'm glad I didn't. I may have gotten sucked in. I started doing my yoga at home a few years ago.
The story about the mom being told that her son couldn't perform as a singer if he was on ADHD meds is the weirdest thing I've ever heard. I was never in a fancy kis' choir, but I have been performing since I was ten and I've NEVER heard of such a thing. Yes, personality helps a performance, but I'm sure coaching could help him show it as a performer just as well. Plenty of kids without any diagnoses need the same kind of coaching to advance in their performance. I agree, it's totally fear mongering.
She didn't get upset when her son was turned away from the choir, (like most moms would), because the story was either fabricated, or greatly exaggerated. A former MLMer told me that targeting moms of children is where the money is ... and to use your child's made-up story to create a bond of trust and empathy which will boost sales. She also stated that many women do not possess important knowledge concerning some of the dangers of essential oils,.
I actually dealt with a patients daughter who believed that these things cure alz and stroke. I had to call the head nurse once because a daughter was abusing her father, pushing him farther than he had the ability after being permanently disabled from a stroke. She was forcing him to stand and walk. Things like this can kill someone by an accident, especially if they're elderly, a single fall or fracture can cause a decline in some folk (depending on conditions) leading to death. They would risk death by painful fall of their father, than to do the healing thing and to accept that he is disabled but still alive and here.
Had a client (I do esthetics) tell me that frankincense oil cured skin cancer. She didn’t want to see a dermatologist because her YL friend had convinced her that they cured their skin cancer with it and that she could do the same. It became my personal mission during her 60min facial to convince her to see a dermatologist. I still to this day worry about if she ever went or not.
When I was a teen one of my best friends' dad got super into fruit juices. He thought my dad's Alzheimer's could be cured by fruit juice. I got so angry about this that I cut off contact and I kinda still don't want to talk to them... (10 years ago) I met his wife in the supermarket like a year later. She said that her husband did get healthier and had lost weight, and I said well yeah, he replaced drinking wine every day with juice. He also got his daughter into that stuff. I think she was going to study nutrition after that, no idea what happened to her.
If they are talking about adhd then all the dietary changes, skills training, forms of discipline are USELESS for that child. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder. Unless you change/help how their brain works nothing else is going to help. ADHD and it’s severity has nothing to do with how a child is raised or disciplined.
As someone with ADHD, skills training was actually really helpful for me! I didn't really have innate organization skills like some neurotypical people do, but once I was taught methods for organization like color-coding and having a designated place for certain things, and scheduling/time-management, my life improved significantly! I think those things paired with medication lead to the best outcomes of course, but there are some non-pharmaceutical methods that can help decrease the amount of executive dysfunction that comes with ADHD :) !
Yes! I’m actually weirdly thankful for the virtual schooling in 2020 because helping my son with schoolwork gave me a firsthand look at how differently John thinks. It’s changed my expectations and approach when asking him to do anything.
There is absolutely skills training that can help. Of course, meds are great, but not everyone can take meds. Sometimes they interfere with other medications or you get bad side effects. Training the skills you are bad at is always a thing, learning strategies; sometimes it's the only thing you can do. I have both an autism diagnosis and an adhd diagnosis and my mom taught me a whole lot about how I should act that didn't come naturally to me even before I got diagnosed. Just things like how to think about time or strategies for making the grocery trip easier. Or just figuring out I would do French if rewarded. Now I was an only child so my parents had the time to do that with me. But I think that helped me a whole lot.
As someone who’s Mom died at only 67 to Alzheimer’s after years of the hardest battle of losing her I got so angry when they brought up Alzheimer’s/Dementia. I truly hope she was reported and got in trouble for these false claims that crossed the line.
My parents were told I needed to be medicated when I was in 2nd grade. My dad worked nights and mom worked days, so someone was always sleeping in my house, so some of my hyperness was attributed to that. And my same-aged cousin was ADD and medicated and zombie-like, and they didn't want to kill my spirit like that. I found ways to deal with it and compensate until college where I lost all the structure that kept me sane. Now I'm medicated along with those self taught tools, and life is overall much better for me.
My mom was scammed by a YL cult member while she was at the end of terminal brain cancer. she spent over $1000 after being told that others have had miraculous recoveries using these bs oils. I was so heartbroken for my mom. These people are absolutely monsters
14:30 as a teacher what upsets me is when parents decide to mediate their child and then the next month take them off, and continue flip flopping over the school year. That just hurts the child.
The comments on this video! I’ve found my people. I realized I’m ADHD and autistic at 25 years old. Also life long depression and anxiety sufferer, mostly due to not knowing I’m ND in the way that I am! While I’m not medicated for ADHD at this time, my well-being has improved a hundred times over now that I know, and now that I give myself accommodations and grace.
“There’s a huge connection between the brain and the gut.” I’d love to see her cite her sources on that one. Honestly though, I cannot wait until they move on from gut health to some other trendy buzzword. I am so tired of hearing unqualified people going on and on about how to achieve a healthy gut. 😒
she is actually right there, but likely not understanding the connection. the Enteric Nervous System is often referred to as the second brain and it does have an affect upon mental wellbeing, among other things. However, the connection likely doesn't work the way I suspect these ladies thing it does
@@caseyc2497 yeah, I wasn’t necessarily trying to say she’s lying, but it was very clear to me that she doesn’t truly understand what she’s saying or how the science works, and she’s likely just regurgitating what her upline or someone else at YL said.
As Chelsea says, supplements only make sense when you've got a deficiency. Water soluble vitamins just get peed out and fat soluble vitamins build up and can cause problems (e.g. too much vitamin A can cause liver damage, bone thinning, etc).
I have ADHD and both my children have inherented it as well. I waited until my son was 14 till we even considered medicine. There were so many things to try before meds, especially young kids. One thing is finding what works for the kid. Like for myself and my son, we doodle while listening to someone (keeping hands busy makes us actively listen). Though medication works very well for me, I am also an advocate of getting kids to have to constantly conform to a nuero-typical world, especially when we can accommodate little things to help people work at their best ability.
I’m just rolling my eyes that she quoted the Harvard Study. Its from 2012 and intended to identify questions in an understudied area. It has been clarified multiple times by further study (because that’s how science works!) 25 of the 27 analyzed studies were conducted in China where water is naturally higher in fluoride AND at that time, the government added higher amounts of fluoride to the water than the US typically did/does. Harvard School of Public Health has come out in favor of floridation of the US water multiple times. Such a good example of how interesting results that raise good questions get freaking twisted (by both traditional media and the consumer) good rule of thumb? 1) read the original journal article when possible. When its not, at least read the abstract (always free) scientiests tend to be much more realistic/conservative about the impact and application of their work than journalists 2) if its science and more than 3-5 years old, its not relevant unless its background only! Thank you for coming to my TED talk :)
The only thing bad I have heard about that is that flouride crystalizes your pituitary gland and ruins all your mind reading, psychic and telekinetic abilities.
I am a mom who never wanted to put my kids on meds. And yet here I am with three kids with three different meds. Because it is what is best for them. You put your personal ish behind you got the benefits of your kids.
Does she not realize you can buy unscented laundry detergent at the store without spending an arm and a leg on it.. I’m sensitive with smells and my kids both have skin sensitivity’s to fragrance so I just buy us the persil free & sensitive and it’s great. Doesn’t bother my smell sensitivity and doesn’t cause them any skin flare ups
I get All Free and Clear. There are plenty of choices Oh: don't buy any Hefty trash bags if you're fragrance sensitive. I just took back a box that had no indication of s scent, but when I opened it up, yikes! Not a safe brand
While on medication I have been a manager of a 10 people team, i have worked in sales, hospitality and now work for a worldwide known corporation, got into every college I applied, I was high school valedictorian & got into grad school so the fact that she is dissing meds is so ignorant LOL
So my husband doesn't watch these, but just overheard some of her talking about homeschooling, essential oils, and dietary restrictions and said, "Oh great. Well, keep her name in mind because she's probably raising the next Kemper."
As someone with ADHD, succeeding off meds is possible but it's like playing a game of Jenga when you're half asleep. It's only a matter of time until her kid realizes that the oils aren't helping.
here's a thought: instead of dousing children's clothing and lunchboxes with essential oils, how bout we don't hold them to such impossibly high standards in public school that they kill themselves trying not to have meltdowns?? no way should a five year old, ten year old, or even fifteen year old be expected to sit quietly for six hours with only a thirty minute break (at best) in the middle.
These women made my skin crawl! I am so glad you covered this Chelsea. As a Mom with a young child who has adhd, I can tell you that medication is a blessing. My child now thrives in school and is able to function better during daily activities. There is NOTHING wrong with a child needing medication. I struggled with this for a while, but our pediatrician broke it down for me with this: She said, "Ashley, if your child had vision issues and needed glasses to help see, would you not get them because people told you they weren't needed"? My eyes opened that day and all the opinions and advice from others went out the window. I was once part of YL and can vouch that this nonsense she's speaking on is preached and pushed. There's an oil for everything, blah blah blah. Disgusting. It's possible that this women's son's brain development to where he no longer needed his medication! Just because a child takes medication for adhd doesn't mean they will necessarily be on it forever, and if they are, so what! Sorry for the novel, but I had to vent after watching this.
My daughter is 9, and her school was awesome because when she couldn’t sit still in class, they worked out an education plan with us and they allowed her to stand up and move around as needed. They didn’t tell me to get her assessed. I love how things have changed over the years.
For one, it’s HARD to kick out artificial colors and sweetners all at once. I’m tired of these moms making other moms like myself feel bad for giving our kids artificial colors. I tried over the summer with my 6(almost 7yr old daughter) and man it was super hard especially when your kids are already used to things tasting a certain way
I can't function without medication, I literally would've lost my job if I didn't get diagnosed and medicated bc my mental illness was that debilitating. The idea of me basically freebasing oils to correct my chemical imbalance is laughable, to put it mildly.
I have ADHD and I can see it in daughter who is 6 now. I told her doctor my suspicion and she said "Yeah, she might but unless it's causing a disruption for her, we can just monitor" a doctor is not always going to jump to meds now. I recently was diagnosed and I am very happy to be treated now. My anxiety has dipped down much.
I think a big thing for my son with adhd is getting him to take the few seconds to breath before reacting impulsively or angrily. The aromatherapy gives him something specific to do that makes him take those few extra seconds. It’s helping to slow his reaction time, it isn’t curing his adhd or altering his bodies chemical makeup. It gives him a task to do to slow his reaction time when feeling frustrated or melting down. The oils aren’t curing adhd. As I’m typing this you said “sounds like you need to teach your kids DBT”- exactly! The breathing is tough to force a kid to do when already full of anger/frustration so the aroma therapy is a tangible thing to help him take those breaths. Idk if what I’m saying makes sense haha
Yeah I think that’s a good explanation. I feel like this mom gives them so much credit oils when it’s not true they cured anything. And of course making money off of it
oh my gosh, so many thoughts... 1) Just because brain starvation and ADHD share symptoms, does NOT mean that they are in any way linked and you can treat ADHD by treating brain starvation. 2) She's claiming multiple products/practices for being THE product/practice that "cured" her hyperactive son. Which one is it? If one really worked, then why do you need multiple things? 3) At first I thought, Chelsea, why are you comparing your hunger throughout the school day to her son? Then I realized, this is why nutritional advice generally isn't just given out (by professionals) to the masses like one shoe fits all! 4) Ma'am, source. 5) Thieves is not a disinfectant. It grinds my gears to see this. She is absolutely fear mongering and mom shaming with this one. 6) "Nourish the brain" with Young Living to cure brain deterioration? Shame on her. Don't feel bad for sharing their info. They should feel bad for taking advantage of people who are suffering. 7) Flouride levels in toothpaste are safe and necessary, you looney toon! - Side note, I have bad teeth nightmares too. It's terrifying. 8) The first mom seemed so much more humble than the second one (Courtney). Courtney seems like she's trying to win a Mom of the Year award. I think it also makes a difference that she's literally looking down on us due to the camera angle. The other woman was at least likeable and I could sympathize with her. 9) Rose essential oil reminds me of my great grandmother. Are those children okay? Were they taken? 10) Truth does not equal positivity. Just cause things are chaotic doesn't mean they're not true. She's conflating two completely different things. So, basically, if it's negative, chaotic, scary, that's not true. Bollux. Dang, this was an exhausting video.
Candace they know nothing of what they are saying, they all read the same script which is why they all say the same thing. Take a Thriver, they will sell you vitamins all day long, convince you to get a loan to buy them and you will become a new person. Ask them what vitamin K is for and I bet you will get a lot of blank faces.
Wow look at us!! I paid for classes at first myself and then my employer (years ago) paid for my classes. Now im back to paying for it. So it will take a while forsure but its worth it.
Ugh. As a parent of a child with ASD and ADD I cannot bear to think of this woman’s poor kids. Yes there are ways to enhance the meds for a better lifestyle that you can incorporate into helping your kids but this shizzle makes me so mad. Thanks for covering it. Sorry to hear about the L-Cvd. 🖤
This poor poor woman. She is the target market for snake oil. A confused mom who is worried for her child. I feel really bad for her. And CC, you look amazing!!!!!!😍
I would never forgive my mom if she used my mental health issues to make oil sales. Like I doubt they consented to her disclosing all their mental health and behavioral “issues”
As someone who is especially prone to cavities, I really NEED fluoride in my water and toothpaste. It keeps my teeth strong. I'd like to see the dental bills of people who cut fluoride out of their lives 😬
A girl I used to work with was obsessed with essential oils and always smelled like rotisserie chicken during the day and she said it was her stress oil😭
As someone diagnosed with ADHD in my 40’s the comments from these ladies was really offensive. There’s nothing ‘wrong’ with me and oils won’t ‘fix’ me. I hope they can find peace and acceptance for themselves and, most importantly, for their kids.
Chelsea! As a fellow victim of ADHD *AND* the Schmovid, I feel you so hard. Before I got it during Christmas 2020, I didn't have nearly the crippling brain fog and debilitating fatigue that I do now. There are days - even with my prescribed stimulant - that I truly feel so exhausted and so bogged down, I could really just lie down and expire. The long-haul needs more awareness, so thank you for discussing it here. So many people still treat this illness like a week-long cold that doesn't matter. If you're living the long haul life, you know it's not that simple. Stay determined, babe. 💕
There's still a lot of stigma around stimulant medication for ADHD. I hope some day it will get better. For some of us, we can't do the other stuff that helps unless we have the meds to get started. I used to be able to but not anymore. It's ok.
I need to tell you that my daughters and I listen to your videos while I'm out doing DoorDash...and omg the sound bites they've latched onto! They get in total hysterics with your comments, like "What's that smell? Oh, that's Braxley - his mom puts oil on his buttons" or the last video they watched..."Are you giving dental advice? Don't do that Veronica" They are only 13 and 14yrs old but they love your videos as much as I do, and I know that they will not grow up and fall for these scam MLM "opportunities". Thank you for all your work, and not only providing real information, but doing it with flare and humor, as well :)
I had a patient (elderly care in skilled nursing) who's family wanted us to force the red juice from yl down their dad's throat, the man refused to drink it, I wouldn't force it. The family got mad at me and the other aides, because they wasted their money and we refused to force him or coerce "just one more sip" when the man was wincing and saying it tasted bad. They took him out soon after because they claimed we weren't caring for him correctly. We were, we just refused to apply cbd patches and things that they wanted us to give (like the red drink from yl), but had no medical reasons to take.
Having recently lost someone to alzheimers, I know my family would have done anything to try and help him! Even if rationally they would know it wouldn't work. So this made me so angry! It's so unnecessary to spout all this rubbish! Thank you for sharing this Chelsea!
"What's that smell?" "Oh that's Braxley. His mom puts essential oils on his buttons." 🤣 Can't believe she's advocating putting straight oils on the tongue and also making roller balls without a carrier oil. UGH!!!!!!
Excited for you going back to school. I was thinking about doing the same. I saw this sign about it never being too late to go back to school and it had an elderly woman on it who happened to be the oldest person to earn a college degree and she was 98 years old. You got this and the 20 video's.
It's baffling how the inquisitive mind of these people falls short. Child has an attention disorder and they want avoid a lifetime of pills - great! They look into diet, lifestyle, environment etc - great! They ... join a commercial cult and start shilling snake oil. Like what happens between step 2 and 3
I agree with you and thank you for reporting her. My grandma is in late stages of Alzheimer’s and this made me mad. There is no cure for this and giving false hope is horrible!
Look at you going back to school! Love it! I started taking nutrition classes online just because I've been so interested in it lately. Always something to learn 💖
This is actually so dangerous. The woman who talked about her children is very well-spoken and talks authoritatively, has an emotional and relatable story, and, like you said, she sprinkles bits of truth in among the misinformation. Not only is this so illegal (!!!) but it’s unethical and gross!!!! It’s horrible that she was in such a hopeless and lonely situation that she felt like she had to turn to this, but that doesn’t excuse the danger she’s putting so many other people (including her family!) in.
It’s also OK to feel angry about a medical diagnosis. This and any other feelings she had as a mom are perfectly valid. She wasn’t just angry and decided not to do anything. She learned about it. They made changes. They even put him on medication. But it’s still OK to feel angry.
Also I hate it when parents think putting their kids on medication is eViL. There are many conditions that require medication and there's absolutely nothing wrong with needing it to make your life as bearable as possible.
As someone with ADHD and scent sensitivities this woman can do one. I have taken most fragrance out of my life because it triggers my migraines and if someone tried to rub essential oils on me I would go into attack mode. Especially lavender, lavender could go extinct and I would not care
Some people are allergic to things. The amount of Huns who just don't seem to understand that their favorite miracle plant could possibly kill someone is shocking
YES. This is one of biggest peeves with oil people (huns or not!). Smell at its most basic level is just a matter of how the brain interprets diffused molecules. Period. your “natural” stuff is just as triggering to my oversensitive olfactory processors as anything else.
I also just applied FOR a bachelor's program HERE in Pennsylvania in social work!! I am a drug AND alcohol counselor RIGHT now...but I don't HAVE the degree THAT is required to work where I want TO..so I had to go back..and IMA BE 43 years old on Monday September 12!! BLESSINGS to EVERYONE starting..continuing..FURTHERING or completing THEIR education!!! We NEVER stop learning
Something that made me extra uncomfy during that story is how much she revealed about her kid. A lot of it wasn't her story to tell and if I was in his shoes I would not feel great about my mom claiming my struggles and deciding how they're going for me and whether they're better or not because of whatever she's doing. She never said he said these things to her or that he's fine with her sharing them. So she's just assuming that his ADHD is better cuz of her oils and helicoptering, and that's pretty dangerous.
I used to teach elementary school and middle school music and chorus, and teach private voice lessons. The idea that the teacher said that he couldn’t move up to a more advanced choir because he was on ADHD medication is absolutely ludicrous and unethical. I am ashamed that another musician would tell a child that.
as someone who depends on anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medication to live my best life, this is all so yikes and dangerous D: disappointed but not surprised..... Medication isn't for everyone, but the stigma against it has to stop! It's not meant as a cure all either. My health depends on me keeping a routine, good healthy diet, healthy coping strategies, etc. in COMBO with my meds. It took lots of different trials of meds and years to find the right combo for me and they just help me regulate everything better. I wish the best for her son. There's so much ableism and stigma against mental illness she's perpetuating is so gross and harmful....
thank you~ I didn't realize that my meds weren't cure-alls until my psychiatrist referred to them as "pharmaceutical coping". they were there to help me cope with the symptoms of my mental illnesses, not make them go away. they also worked better in conjunction with other coping mechanisms that I learned over the years. I'm no longer medicated, but I still use the coping mechanisms I've learned every day and they help me more than I ever could've imagined. learning to take better care of myself and my surroundings also helped a lot. going to a DBT group and executing what they taught me in group in my everyday life helped a lot. imo, I couldn't have learned any of that if I hadn't been on meds and gotten to a stable place to learn those things.
Her son sounds like he is an angry kid that needs to figure out his issues, which mom probably wont support professionalhelp. If he gets SOOO mad that there's no talking him down is dangerous and will end up being extremely dangerous for his future partner and children if he has any.
I have COVID for the second time right now. Fully vaccinated, also, which thankfully kept me out of the hospital. I have lingering brain fog, balance issues, etc. and like you, it's coupled with ADHD. I have decided to start to write stuff down in my new planner, but I forget to write stuff down. 😁
Hey Chelsea! Certain scents give me headaches and migraines. Also heavy scent do cause triggers for some people with Autism and sensory disorders. I have never heard ad/hd though. I do have a master's degree in special education. .
I hate the stigma with getting your child tested for adhd shouldn’t exist. It’s figuring out what the issue is so you can then address it. It’s a test to decide if they have it, it’s not a “I want to drug my kid” test. It really discourages parents from even getting their child tested!
My mother in law suffered from dementia and my father in law struggled to accept it because of all of the bs that people like this put out there. He was to the point of blaming her because she wasn't trying hard enough because of feedback from these people. It made him suffer even more while they were already dealing with such a horrible disease. This makes me mad.
My sister and mother got deep into this essential oil stuff a few years ago, and so many of the things this woman says have come out of their mouths 🤦♀️ It's so upsetting how much groups like this prey on stay at home moms (especially ones who haven't been to college or who don't know how to do good research).
Problem with melatonin is that it's common to get really bizarre or vivid dreams while using them. I tried using the melatonin gummies and this happened to me so I had to stop using them. Now if I am desperate to get to sleep I put on a Bob Ross video. Guy has such a soothing voice he could put almost anyone to sleep
I was sighing throughout her talking but as soon as she started in about how 𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙞𝙡𝙨 cured her son's ADHD I did a full on dramatic head thrown back groan complete with an eye roll. I CANNOT DEAL with these people.
Pretty much every time I've seen a new dentist, they take one look at my teeth and go, "you grew up with somewhere that has fluoride in the water, huh?" They then proceed to tell me how they wish (whatever place I was living at the time) had it added to the water, too. It clearly makes a huge difference for developing teeth, because other than the first 12yr of my life, nowhere I've lived has had it in the water. Even if you wanna rail against putting it in the water, telling people to toss their TOOTHPASTE because it has it!? Ugh their fear-mongering knows no limits...
I am in my bedroom doing my ab work out hearing your very soothing voice talk some sense into the world and then say you "I was taking a medication that would help me stay asleep but didn't get to the sleep" and I'm like oh sameeee and then you say.... "My Jaw was hurting and I would have the worst tonsil stones." and sameeeeeee!! I might get my meds checked at again to make sure the are right fit me just because of that lol
As a person who has struggled with mental health and undiagnosed ADD (until age 27), I have enjoyed using essential oils/blends to help calm my anxiety or help me sleep (as there is actually some good evidence for some aromatherapy to help with these). HOWEVER, guess what actually helped me get to the root of my issues? Meditation and therapy. Ain't no way an essential oil is going to reach into my childhood to deal with the problems that I'm now unraveling in my adulthood.
As a former teacher one thing to keep in mind when home school parents talks about how much better their child’s behavior is is this: When you don’t have other children to compare their behavior to, you have a skewed baseline. A child’s behavior at home by themselves can be drastically different than how they behave in a structured public setting with other people around. So saying your child’s behavior is so much different because of oils…. No ma’am, you changed every factor of his day.
I had a young living hun go on Facebook asking for help for her AdHD son ( 6) several of us , knew her from church and were throwing up tips and things that helped us in school and ways to reset your perspective on what is considered “normal”. She had the audacity to private message me saying that she cured her son with oils and she could do the same for me so I wouldn’t have to “suffer” anymore. I went Offfffffffffffffffff…. I told her she is full of shit and a shit person for ignoring the fact I told her I love myself and assuming I wanted to be “cured” and by claiming her potions would fix a neurological pattern of the brain. Also… it’s funny how the mood are always sharing these “success “ stories and never the kids saying it works . These kids are learning to modify their behavior to not disappoint their parents not being cured !!!!
The only thing I can say “to be fair” about in this video is I have to use a scent free detergent on my whole family’s clothes because most detergent scents are so strong I used to get nauseous just catching whiffs off my kids’ clothes. So I understand that detergent scents can be distracting but most people probably have a scent they can’t stand and find distracting, I don’t think me hating detergent smells makes all detergent evil lol
I actually think that a lot of smells are not necessary - we use unscented everything. But I am not some oil slinging person. We have allergies. And just because it is an essential oil does NOT mean that you wouldn’t still have sensitivities to them. They act like because it is “natural” it can’t be irritating.
Ironically, as a fragrance sensitive person (neurological and pulmonary), I absolutely hate essential oils. Eucalyptus, lavender and frankincense are like kryptonite to me. I also ise fragrance free everything, dish soap, laundry detergent, body wash, the whole nine yards. It's becoming easier to find all the time. But it's not a matter of not liking smells, it's that the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that convey smells actually make me ill.
As the mom of a very energetic three yr old, who is currently getting evaluated for ADHD and autism, I find that physical activity through the day is so helpful. He goes down easier for his naps and bed time and is generally in a better mood. No need to slather him in smelly oils. Eww no thanks.
CC, my concern about her story is when she said that her child was "disqualified" for a program because he was on medication? That doesn't sound right at all, first of all HIPAA would protect that info, second, there is no way a school/program would be allowed to do that, it would be straight-up discrimination. As a mom, I would have fought that rule instead of taking my child off medication to comply with it, right?!
Yes! I would have filed an ADA complaint so fast.
I would’ve called the principal immediately.
YES! I thought that sounded super sus, too.
I don’t believe that story at all. I was in choir and band and have never heard of such nonsense.
Agreed, I was heartbroken for the kid and horrified at how she handled that.
I cannot believe that she casually said that her church refused to have medicated kids sing because they wanted personality. And that she wasn’t furious or anything.
Medication saves lives, and her son was lucky that his wasn’t ruined because she decided to take him off of them
That made me mad. If 'personality' or stage persona is something needed to move up you work on it with the child, medications and medical conditions do not come into it. Personally I have a friend who could be described as lacking personality when she is *not* on medication because her depression gets that bad. Like what the actual fuck is wrong with people
I was instantly infuriated when I heard her say that like what the actual fuck. I had to pause the damn video to collect myself. Sheeeesh.
I think she said the school did
I was raised in a cult that I reported my medications to for decades, up until the start of the pandemic, they took me off of two, one directly through threats of disfellowshipping and another by having people shun me on the grounds of their Christian conscience until I “made the decision for myself”
yes it nearly killed me
I just now got to that part and literally stopped what I was doing and yelled "WTF". Excuse me?!?! I'm actually furious if that actually happened! Who asks what meds kids are on for freaking singing?!?!
Helloooo CC!! Neuroscience PhD (with a concentration in endocrinology/impacts of diet on gut-brain activity) here…..she is absolutely using buzzwords and random brain areas to talk about this. Irresponsible AF. Besides that, child development is obviously the most crucial time to not mess with someone’s brain. She’s not reading the research on this or if she is, she’s totally misinterpreted it. You’re right-it is absolutely giving wikihow 💀😂
Thank you for your contribution due to your actual koala-fixations!!! I’d love to pick your brain, but that would be weird. I’m not gonna lie though, your second sentence threw me into a brain crush lol. I guess I am kinda weird 😂
@@SeekingMagick 🤗🤗
You’re smart and gorgeous, nuts..
@@jmusick1337 ?
God bless you for speaking on this.
SMH...I feel so bad for these kids...HOW are people so GULLIBLE???🥺
I’m a dietitian and I was SCREAMING when she said you need to eat more fat for brain function knowing damn well the brain can’t use fat as a fuel source 😭
They will say anything to get your money and be happy to take it.
Exactly! When she tried to say that eating eggs and bacon for breakfast is the best thing for children's brains in the morning and No Carbs? Like what? Yes avoiding the sugary cereal is a good suggestion, but carbs are important for a balanced diet. it was so obvious that she knows nothing about what she is talking about.
There’s plenty of neuro scientists that agree with her on that point. One example on TH-cam is dr Anthony Chaffee. I don’t agree with her on oils at all but she has truth sprinkled in
@@madisencrapo7543 it very much depends on what kinds of fats. Tuna fish is a very fatty fish, but it's a different kind of fat than bacon, and contains properties like Omega-3 fatty acids that are actually very good for your brain. Bacon fat and fats from eggs don't have those properties. And to be fair, it likely isn't the actual fat, it's the fatty acids that your brain can make use of.
I feel so shortchanged. I got a whole masters degree in neuroscience and they never taught us about this stuff! Should have gone to Oil University instead!
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The way my mouth just dropped open when she said that the choir teacher refused to put him in the advanced group because he was on prescribed medication for his diagnosed disorder…what the actual fuck?!
Not sure I believe this, but if this actually happened, shame on that teacher!
It sounds like a load of hooey to me honestly. Makes it easier to paint herself (and her son) as a victim.
@@elizaham3189 that’s what I’m thinking too. I have a lot of friends who are teachers, and I can’t imagine one of them telling a parent to take their child off medication because on it they don’t have a personality. Either way, her advocating for parents to take their kids off medication and use oils instead is so gross.
a teacher that shouldn't be teaching.
First of all, I HATE when people like this -mostly religious people, are SO against medication. As someone who suffers from severe manic depression; with meds I may be not “my usual self” well, that’s because my usual self is manic. I cannot imagine how I would be if I relied solely on essential oils.
THIS! when i got prescribed meds for the first time, people told me i would "lose my personality" and i just said... bruh you don't like my personality anyways! what's there to lose??
@@anonimosdfsdf1592 🤣🤣 I feel that. I’m literally a nut job if I’m not on my meds.
those oils can be very potent and toxic.
This!!! “If you take psychiatric meds, you won’t be yourself” well this self is mentally ill so maybe let me try a different one?
I’m 26 and my brother is 30- when we were both in Montessori school my brother’s teacher recommended that my mom get him tested for adhd and she was so offended that she took us out of the school to homeschool for a period of time.
I’ve been struggling with depression and anxiety as a result of undiagnosed adhd and just got diagnosed recently. my brother has been an addict since he was 18, and it just pisses me off to think about what his life would be like now if his struggles were taken serious
And whats so funny about your story is that there's actually nothing wrong with having any type of disability. You're not anything less because of that, honestly dealing with anxiety myself I see people that deal with these types of struggles as a lot stronger than the people that run from it in fear.
My son has ADHD, and exhibits the exact same behavior I had as a kid. A lot of my anxiety and anger issues makes sense now…
I’m so sorry that you and your brother didn’t get the care you deserve bc of stigmas and misinformation. Sending you all the best.
@@sarahfeldermann7170 Anxiety sucks. When I was in highschool I used to get panic attacks and never told anybody. I didn't know what it was and figured it would pass. In my 50's now and it's just as bad as it ever was. The insomnia it causes is like sleeping every other day. Sometimes every 3rd. It makes things so much worse. Without anti anxiety meds I'm sure it would eventually kill me. The depression is much easier to deal with compared to anxiety.
@@bigbri7519 Never have I truly felt like I relate to someone on the internet as much as your insomnia statement. I literally look like a zombie half the time and when I went to a sleep specialist she was like "We don't really do anything for insomnia, it's not like it's interfering with your life," I really do wish you the best and I'm glad that you've found a medication that can help support you. The world is better with you in it, I don't even need to know you to know that.
"Get rid of artificial colors/flavors" is INCREDIBLY privelaged as well. For so many people, the only food they can afford is processed and has artificial flavors/colors in it.
Belief, not science.
@@MelanieSkipper it's something that a LOT of people believe too. Even many nutritionists. It's annoying how privileged people are for telling their clients/customers to "just get that stuff out of your house". While it might actually work sometimes, because every body is different, I'm not sure there's a total way (without extensive allergy tests and such) to determine what exact ingredients are causing the problem.
YES! I'm so glad you brought this up! Any kind of major diet change requires a major financial sacrifice for so many individuals and families! But things like actual medical and mental health treatment and services are subsidized by the government through programs like medicaid, etc. So, sometimes the only choice for help parents/guardians have is medication and their local mental health authority (if they even have one close to where they live!). These generalizations are so harmful, and that message is being perpetuated through the kiddos that are absorbing all of this from the adults in their lives. Not to mention the Moms on this call who may have immediately felt shame for the fact that all they are able to afford right now is what their limited budget will cover. Ok, rant over. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. 😉😏
@@themoodytherapist Also when it comes to those treatments, they're only given if you're approved and if there's somebody in your area who is even in the medicaid network To help your kids and yourself when it comes to specialists. I was on medicaid pretty much my entire life growing up and my kids are now on medicaid.. It's still something that you have to have 100% absolute need for And they can deny you something that even your doctor wants you to take. My mom was type 2 diabetic, had hypothyroidism, and had a heart problem. She died 9 and a 1/2 years ago and I fully believe that a huge chunk of the reason was because medicaid refused to cover the amount of medication that her doctor prescribed. She was forced to make a 30 day supply stretch for 90 days because insurance governed by the state felt like she did not actually need the amount the doctor wanted her to have So they refused to cover things like 90 test strips so that way she could test her blood sugar 3 times A-day, her medication for her thyroid that she was supposed to take twice A-day and they said that she should make it last at least 60 days.No matter what she did and what her doctor did to fight the insurance company they refused to acknowledge her actual needs and it's and ultimately, in my opinion, led to her passing away years too early.
THANK YOU! Ugh. This video!
I have ADHD, I was diagnosed in 1992, when people were barely acknowledging that ADHD is a thing, let alone that we can/do need assistance with managing it. I tested high on every single scale the doctors had, and was prescribed Dexedrine. It's an amphetamine. It is not something you can give a 9yo and have them calm down, go to sleep, and focus unless they have actually different brain chemistry. STILL people pretended I was faking it, despite my grades and behaviour doing a complete 180 in 4th grade to the point where people thought I was a different kid. I wasn't stupid, I never was, I just couldn't function the way the others did to do the same work in the same time. But my point is, if your kid needs so much help and medication as to need literal "legal speed" to manage their ADHD.... how the hell is oil going to help? I'm so grateful my parents understand science, brain chemistry, and nurodivergence and didn't push this shit on me.
The fact that she’s crediting these oils for her sons hard work to learn skills and manage his ADHD is so frustrating.
i literally can’t imagine someone asking if my kid is on medication because they “have no personality” ??? that’s so invasive??? and why would someone assume that
I will add that yes not all medications work for everyone. on adderall i finally could function but i lost all appetite and couldn’t stop losing weight so i SWITCHED MEDS. like it’s not one and done. you work with it. i wish it wasn’t so stigmatized
All she did was replace one medication for another just because one was given by a doctor means nothing. The way she uses the oils is basically medication.
@@babydew8759 one being given to her by a doctor most definitely does mean something lol
@@kat1090 no no I think it came out wrong I agree a doctor giving meds is way better then oils. But when she said I took him off all meds she really does not it's still giving him things that have no real facts or studies on and could be doing a lot of bad things to him.
@@babydew8759 ooooooh, I see. No worries, sorry for the misunderstanding
Hails, how did Adderall help?
People with adhd can focus and attention on things they are interested in very well. It’s not a conscious decision their brain make even though it may look like it to others. Their brain literally just engages with things they find interesting and does not engage with things they don’t. That’s probably why her child did so well with music. This happens to some people with adhd who are successful. They found that interest which was able to compensate for the complete lack of self regulation/executive functions.
You put this into words so well - thank you. I have ADHD and I can't tell you how frustrating it is to try *so* hard to focus on something mundane like housework (or homework back in the day) and I just couldn't. I would end up crying from not only frustration but hearing things like "you're lazy" or "you're not trying hard enough"
I have to disagree. Especially if you live with co-morbid depression or chronic fatigue, even things that interest you can be impossible to focus on.
Mine engages very tightly with things. But like, everyday life, is just a mess. Nothing goes in any places or else I lose it
@@theaccidentalhousewife me!!!!! It’s me too!!!!!
@@this_is_chycanthropy it's much harder, however you can certainly improve, it takes different approaches, I've made a lot of progress and previously used it as my not having any control over it, when on good days there are ways to organize, streamline and work on sensory regulation...good luck!
Can you imagine being the kid who has allergies or asthma or gets migraines from strong smells, like I do, and having to sit next to the kid who has essential oils smeared all over his clothes?
I know! I get bad headaches from anything mint. Someone chewing gum six feet away will do it. Some kid coming in reeking of peppermint every day would have been really hard for me to be around.
Weirdly, I imagine it's a lot like people who vape who refuse to admit that vape smoke could trigger a person's asthma. (This has happened to me.)
I know some scents can trigger, i have a sensitive nose and when i buy perfume i can find a lot of notes. If i have a migraine thats the worst thing that everything smells more and intense
Or being autistic and sensitive to smells and having your mom smear those on your clothes to help with your autism
That teacher saying she can’t have him be medicated to go into a certain program is SOOOOOO MESSED UP
I will say, as a person who went through a lot of my formative years on medication, it's just difficult for kids on meds. Like, your body is growing, your stomach is gonna be sensitive, and the slightest changes to body chemistry is gonna suck. It's not that the meds are 'ruining you', it's that you've never seen your kid without issues before, and my body is still adjusting to the medication.
Also, that choir leader just said "oh, yeah, can't have your kid here bc ableism" and she accepted that the issue was with her child, not with the people who wouldn't let him sing if he didn't have the right personality.
I don’t for a second believe the choir teacher ever said that
Yeah seriously fuck that choir instructor. Growing up on meds was hard for me too, and taking a break to get to know myself once I was able to take more control over my care was valuable, but at this point I'm exploring what meds work for me again. Not just the ones that made me more palatable at school or at home.
Your experience may vary. I have taken a lot of meds since I was 8 and most never gave me any trouble. The worst (not counting the stem cell transplant) actually was going on adhd meds as an adult. Those did not work well with me.
living with untreated with adhd (along with depression, anxiety, and autism) is just a special kind of hell. i'm not sure how i made it into adulthood if im being honest. so these people who try to take advantage of people who need help is sickening.
Feel u dude. Didn’t catch my adhd until after I started college. Too bad I’d already internalized a bunch of shit before then ;))) but seriously yeah it’s brutal (I’m also so very anxious)
Agreed. When my daughter was diagnosed my husband was hesitant about meds and I was like… I would have KILLED to grow up with my brain a bit calmer
I was diagnosed at 32. I try not to beat myself up about my past, but I would have had a completely different life path if I had had an earlier diagnosis.
I have ADHD, had it since I was a child. I can’t imagine my mom giving me “oils” instead of the proper medication to help me focus and understand what was going on around me. And I had a horrible experience with Ritalin but other meds have been super helpful!
Bruh, I WISH oils would fix it. Imagine the money we'd save on prescriptions and treatment. Just rub some frankincense on it and call it a day.
@@this_is_chycanthropy right? No annoying side effects plus nice smells! It would be a dream if true
Me too. Like what if I was given essential oils instead of therapy, lifestyle/school accommodations, and adderall? I would probably be completely unable to function now as an adult.
@@this_is_chycanthropy so true!!!
Both my kids had bad experiences on Ritalin but I didn't go oh let's just rub an oil on you. We kept working with their doctors and therapists and found the right medication and accommodations for them. Crazy how some parents could believe this and they don't get how much suffering their kids are going through.
I would like to never hear somebody talk about "oiling up" their kid before school every again, thanks.
Also, you called it about halfway through - this call is not teaching them how to sell or recruit, it's actively selling essential oils to the reps themselves. As usual, THEY are the customers!
Essential oils can be toxic. Gag me with a spoon.
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD (I'm 30) and it honestly gave me answers to so many problems I have. I've been severely depressed for most of my life due to bullying, childhood poverty and deep self hate issues. I'm 100% sure my anxiety and depression would be so much easier and my life would not have been impacted by them as much if I had medication as a child. I'm on my first week of medication and honestly, the SILENCE of my brain after taking the meds, shocked me. I never ever realised things could be.. this simple and easy. I'm no longer just surviving and struggling everyday, fearing for failure and reprimands. My parents were apprehensive of the meds at first but trusted me to do what I see best. And starting the meds was one of the best decisions in my life. ;
The fact these people are lying, shaming and fear mongering about medication that actually fucking saves lives, makes me livid.
If I was able to verbalize what was wrong with me and was given a little ativan in highschool, I would have done a lot better. I was too scared to give a speech or read to the class. When I figured it all out I was in the top 10 of 120 without breaking a sweat. Anxiety is like a bad addiction, is sucks the life out of you and prevents you from doing anything about it.
Also, meds or no meds- how dare any adult say a child has ‘no personality’…?
Like what if that woman said that about some other kid who was *not* medicated/adhd? The parent would’ve been like wtf why are you asking this? What’s she gonna say then- ‘oh, well little FreddieSoo has no personacfrlity so I figured you were drugging him…I guess he’s just boring, my mistake!’ It’s like asking someone you don’t know if they’re pregnant…Absolute lunacy 😳🙄🤦🏻♀️🤯
Unless that was some kind of show choir doing Broadway style music, there's no need for a super expressive delivery to begin with. Heck, I have had choir directors tell me and others to tone down our facial expressions because they made us "stick out," which is just as crappy.
It is also extremely unbelievable, lol.
This is such a bad stigma to put on medication. I was so afraid to go on antidepressants as a teen because I felt like it would make me a boring normal person
Back in 2016 I started doing yoga through the VA medical center. The woman pushed so much dotera on us. Until today I didn't realize it's an MLM.
She gave us "recipes" with diffrent oil mixes to cure everything.
I never had the money to buy any and now I'm glad I didn't. I may have gotten sucked in.
I started doing my yoga at home a few years ago.
There are so many good quality EO's on the market that are so much more affordable. One of my faves is Plant Therapy. NOW brand is also pretty good!
The VA?! That is just vile
The story about the mom being told that her son couldn't perform as a singer if he was on ADHD meds is the weirdest thing I've ever heard. I was never in a fancy kis' choir, but I have been performing since I was ten and I've NEVER heard of such a thing. Yes, personality helps a performance, but I'm sure coaching could help him show it as a performer just as well. Plenty of kids without any diagnoses need the same kind of coaching to advance in their performance. I agree, it's totally fear mongering.
I guess it didn't matter in the choir that he was a good singer.
She didn't get upset when her son was turned away from the choir, (like most moms would), because the story was either fabricated, or greatly exaggerated.
A former MLMer told me that targeting moms of children is where the money is ... and to use your child's made-up story to create a bond of trust and empathy which will boost sales. She also stated that many women do not possess important knowledge concerning some of the dangers of essential oils,.
Imagine using lemon essential oils in your water instead of an ACTUAL LEMON?!
I actually dealt with a patients daughter who believed that these things cure alz and stroke. I had to call the head nurse once because a daughter was abusing her father, pushing him farther than he had the ability after being permanently disabled from a stroke. She was forcing him to stand and walk. Things like this can kill someone by an accident, especially if they're elderly, a single fall or fracture can cause a decline in some folk (depending on conditions) leading to death. They would risk death by painful fall of their father, than to do the healing thing and to accept that he is disabled but still alive and here.
Had a client (I do esthetics) tell me that frankincense oil cured skin cancer. She didn’t want to see a dermatologist because her YL friend had convinced her that they cured their skin cancer with it and that she could do the same. It became my personal mission during her 60min facial to convince her to see a dermatologist. I still to this day worry about if she ever went or not.
When I was a teen one of my best friends' dad got super into fruit juices. He thought my dad's Alzheimer's could be cured by fruit juice. I got so angry about this that I cut off contact and I kinda still don't want to talk to them... (10 years ago)
I met his wife in the supermarket like a year later. She said that her husband did get healthier and had lost weight, and I said well yeah, he replaced drinking wine every day with juice. He also got his daughter into that stuff. I think she was going to study nutrition after that, no idea what happened to her.
If they are talking about adhd then all the dietary changes, skills training, forms of discipline are USELESS for that child. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder. Unless you change/help how their brain works nothing else is going to help. ADHD and it’s severity has nothing to do with how a child is raised or disciplined.
As someone with ADHD, skills training was actually really helpful for me! I didn't really have innate organization skills like some neurotypical people do, but once I was taught methods for organization like color-coding and having a designated place for certain things, and scheduling/time-management, my life improved significantly! I think those things paired with medication lead to the best outcomes of course, but there are some non-pharmaceutical methods that can help decrease the amount of executive dysfunction that comes with ADHD :) !
Yes! I’m actually weirdly thankful for the virtual schooling in 2020 because helping my son with schoolwork gave me a firsthand look at how differently John thinks. It’s changed my expectations and approach when asking him to do anything.
There is absolutely skills training that can help. Of course, meds are great, but not everyone can take meds. Sometimes they interfere with other medications or you get bad side effects. Training the skills you are bad at is always a thing, learning strategies; sometimes it's the only thing you can do. I have both an autism diagnosis and an adhd diagnosis and my mom taught me a whole lot about how I should act that didn't come naturally to me even before I got diagnosed. Just things like how to think about time or strategies for making the grocery trip easier. Or just figuring out I would do French if rewarded. Now I was an only child so my parents had the time to do that with me. But I think that helped me a whole lot.
As someone who’s Mom died at only 67 to Alzheimer’s after years of the hardest battle of losing her I got so angry when they brought up Alzheimer’s/Dementia. I truly hope she was reported and got in trouble for these false claims that crossed the line.
My parents were told I needed to be medicated when I was in 2nd grade. My dad worked nights and mom worked days, so someone was always sleeping in my house, so some of my hyperness was attributed to that. And my same-aged cousin was ADD and medicated and zombie-like, and they didn't want to kill my spirit like that.
I found ways to deal with it and compensate until college where I lost all the structure that kept me sane. Now I'm medicated along with those self taught tools, and life is overall much better for me.
My mom was scammed by a YL cult member while she was at the end of terminal brain cancer. she spent over $1000 after being told that others have had miraculous recoveries using these bs oils. I was so heartbroken for my mom. These people are absolutely monsters
I'm so, so sorry. It's absolutely predatory, I don't know how these degenerates sleep at night.
14:30 as a teacher what upsets me is when parents decide to mediate their child and then the next month take them off, and continue flip flopping over the school year. That just hurts the child.
The comments on this video! I’ve found my people. I realized I’m ADHD and autistic at 25 years old. Also life long depression and anxiety sufferer, mostly due to not knowing I’m ND in the way that I am! While I’m not medicated for ADHD at this time, my well-being has improved a hundred times over now that I know, and now that I give myself accommodations and grace.
Finding out that something you’re experiencing has a name and is like a real thing is soooo validating
“There’s a huge connection between the brain and the gut.”
I’d love to see her cite her sources on that one. Honestly though, I cannot wait until they move on from gut health to some other trendy buzzword. I am so tired of hearing unqualified people going on and on about how to achieve a healthy gut. 😒
she is actually right there, but likely not understanding the connection. the Enteric Nervous System is often referred to as the second brain and it does have an affect upon mental wellbeing, among other things. However, the connection likely doesn't work the way I suspect these ladies thing it does
@@caseyc2497 yeah, I wasn’t necessarily trying to say she’s lying, but it was very clear to me that she doesn’t truly understand what she’s saying or how the science works, and she’s likely just regurgitating what her upline or someone else at YL said.
How much do we want to bet that the music teacher who wouldn’t move her son up due to his ADHD medication was the sales rep who recruited her 🤦🏻♀️
Hmmmm
As Chelsea says, supplements only make sense when you've got a deficiency. Water soluble vitamins just get peed out and fat soluble vitamins build up and can cause problems (e.g. too much vitamin A can cause liver damage, bone thinning, etc).
I have ADHD and both my children have inherented it as well. I waited until my son was 14 till we even considered medicine. There were so many things to try before meds, especially young kids. One thing is finding what works for the kid. Like for myself and my son, we doodle while listening to someone (keeping hands busy makes us actively listen). Though medication works very well for me, I am also an advocate of getting kids to have to constantly conform to a nuero-typical world, especially when we can accommodate little things to help people work at their best ability.
You mean "not to have to constantly conform," I would guess.
I’m just rolling my eyes that she quoted the Harvard Study. Its from 2012 and intended to identify questions in an understudied area. It has been clarified multiple times by further study (because that’s how science works!) 25 of the 27 analyzed studies were conducted in China where water is naturally higher in fluoride AND at that time, the government added higher amounts of fluoride to the water than the US typically did/does. Harvard School of Public Health has come out in favor of floridation of the US water multiple times.
Such a good example of how interesting results that raise good questions get freaking twisted (by both traditional media and the consumer) good rule of thumb? 1) read the original journal article when possible. When its not, at least read the abstract (always free) scientiests tend to be much more realistic/conservative about the impact and application of their work than journalists 2) if its science and more than 3-5 years old, its not relevant unless its background only!
Thank you for coming to my TED talk :)
Exactly! Fluoridation of water is one of "the ten public health achievements from 1900-1999".
The only thing bad I have heard about that is that flouride crystalizes your pituitary gland and ruins all your mind reading, psychic and telekinetic abilities.
I am a mom who never wanted to put my kids on meds. And yet here I am with three kids with three different meds. Because it is what is best for them. You put your personal ish behind you got the benefits of your kids.
Does she not realize you can buy unscented laundry detergent at the store without spending an arm and a leg on it.. I’m sensitive with smells and my kids both have skin sensitivity’s to fragrance so I just buy us the persil free & sensitive and it’s great. Doesn’t bother my smell sensitivity and doesn’t cause them any skin flare ups
We do that too it's the same price as the scented stuff.
Arm & Hammer free and clear is the jam.
I get All Free and Clear. There are plenty of choices
Oh: don't buy any Hefty trash bags if you're fragrance sensitive. I just took back a box that had no indication of s scent, but when I opened it up, yikes! Not a safe brand
you can get unscented everything. I got scented cat litter once and she wouldn't use it, started going on the floor.
While on medication I have been a manager of a 10 people team, i have worked in sales, hospitality and now work for a worldwide known corporation, got into every college I applied, I was high school valedictorian & got into grad school so the fact that she is dissing meds is so ignorant LOL
So my husband doesn't watch these, but just overheard some of her talking about homeschooling, essential oils, and dietary restrictions and said, "Oh great. Well, keep her name in mind because she's probably raising the next Kemper."
As someone with ADHD, succeeding off meds is possible but it's like playing a game of Jenga when you're half asleep.
It's only a matter of time until her kid realizes that the oils aren't helping.
here's a thought: instead of dousing children's clothing and lunchboxes with essential oils, how bout we don't hold them to such impossibly high standards in public school that they kill themselves trying not to have meltdowns?? no way should a five year old, ten year old, or even fifteen year old be expected to sit quietly for six hours with only a thirty minute break (at best) in the middle.
👏👏👏 THIS THIS THISSSSS
These women made my skin crawl! I am so glad you covered this Chelsea.
As a Mom with a young child who has adhd, I can tell you that medication is a blessing. My child now thrives in school and is able to function better during daily activities. There is NOTHING wrong with a child needing medication. I struggled with this for a while, but our pediatrician broke it down for me with this: She said, "Ashley, if your child had vision issues and needed glasses to help see, would you not get them because people told you they weren't needed"? My eyes opened that day and all the opinions and advice from others went out the window. I was once part of YL and can vouch that this nonsense she's speaking on is preached and pushed. There's an oil for everything, blah blah blah. Disgusting. It's possible that this women's son's brain development to where he no longer needed his medication! Just because a child takes medication for adhd doesn't mean they will necessarily be on it forever, and if they are, so what!
Sorry for the novel, but I had to vent after watching this.
My daughter is 9, and her school was awesome because when she couldn’t sit still in class, they worked out an education plan with us and they allowed her to stand up and move around as needed. They didn’t tell me to get her assessed. I love how things have changed over the years.
“I want to move your son up to the next choir level, but I have to know if he’s taking medication.”
Ma’am, that’s illegal.
LOL
For one, it’s HARD to kick out artificial colors and sweetners all at once. I’m tired of these moms making other moms like myself feel bad for giving our kids artificial colors. I tried over the summer with my 6(almost 7yr old daughter) and man it was super hard especially when your kids are already used to things tasting a certain way
I can't function without medication, I literally would've lost my job if I didn't get diagnosed and medicated bc my mental illness was that debilitating. The idea of me basically freebasing oils to correct my chemical imbalance is laughable, to put it mildly.
I have ADHD and I can see it in daughter who is 6 now. I told her doctor my suspicion and she said "Yeah, she might but unless it's causing a disruption for her, we can just monitor" a doctor is not always going to jump to meds now. I recently was diagnosed and I am very happy to be treated now. My anxiety has dipped down much.
I think a big thing for my son with adhd is getting him to take the few seconds to breath before reacting impulsively or angrily. The aromatherapy gives him something specific to do that makes him take those few extra seconds. It’s helping to slow his reaction time, it isn’t curing his adhd or altering his bodies chemical makeup. It gives him a task to do to slow his reaction time when feeling frustrated or melting down. The oils aren’t curing adhd. As I’m typing this you said “sounds like you need to teach your kids DBT”- exactly! The breathing is tough to force a kid to do when already full of anger/frustration so the aroma therapy is a tangible thing to help him take those breaths. Idk if what I’m saying makes sense haha
Yeah I think that’s a good explanation. I feel like this mom gives them so much credit oils when it’s not true they cured anything. And of course making money off of it
@@Annaramro exactly
Yep....a distraction to pause the frustration cycle, a little ritual to do, deep breaths, and belief that it will work.
While she was saying the body glitter was bad I was putting on my glittery eyeshadow 🤣
oh my gosh, so many thoughts...
1) Just because brain starvation and ADHD share symptoms, does NOT mean that they are in any way linked and you can treat ADHD by treating brain starvation.
2) She's claiming multiple products/practices for being THE product/practice that "cured" her hyperactive son. Which one is it? If one really worked, then why do you need multiple things?
3) At first I thought, Chelsea, why are you comparing your hunger throughout the school day to her son? Then I realized, this is why nutritional advice generally isn't just given out (by professionals) to the masses like one shoe fits all!
4) Ma'am, source.
5) Thieves is not a disinfectant. It grinds my gears to see this. She is absolutely fear mongering and mom shaming with this one.
6) "Nourish the brain" with Young Living to cure brain deterioration? Shame on her. Don't feel bad for sharing their info. They should feel bad for taking advantage of people who are suffering.
7) Flouride levels in toothpaste are safe and necessary, you looney toon! - Side note, I have bad teeth nightmares too. It's terrifying.
8) The first mom seemed so much more humble than the second one (Courtney). Courtney seems like she's trying to win a Mom of the Year award. I think it also makes a difference that she's literally looking down on us due to the camera angle. The other woman was at least likeable and I could sympathize with her.
9) Rose essential oil reminds me of my great grandmother. Are those children okay? Were they taken?
10) Truth does not equal positivity. Just cause things are chaotic doesn't mean they're not true. She's conflating two completely different things. So, basically, if it's negative, chaotic, scary, that's not true. Bollux.
Dang, this was an exhausting video.
Candace they know nothing of what they are saying, they all read the same script which is why they all say the same thing. Take a Thriver, they will sell you vitamins all day long, convince you to get a loan to buy them and you will become a new person. Ask them what vitamin K is for and I bet you will get a lot of blank faces.
I am back in classes as well! I was lucky enough to have my school paid for by my job, which is a huge help. Good luck Chelsea!
Wow look at us!! I paid for classes at first myself and then my employer (years ago) paid for my classes. Now im back to paying for it. So it will take a while forsure but its worth it.
Ugh. As a parent of a child with ASD and ADD I cannot bear to think of this woman’s poor kids. Yes there are ways to enhance the meds for a better lifestyle that you can incorporate into helping your kids but this shizzle makes me so mad. Thanks for covering it. Sorry to hear about the L-Cvd. 🖤
This poor poor woman. She is the target market for snake oil. A confused mom who is worried for her child.
I feel really bad for her.
And CC, you look amazing!!!!!!😍
I would never forgive my mom if she used my mental health issues to make oil sales. Like I doubt they consented to her disclosing all their mental health and behavioral “issues”
As someone who is especially prone to cavities, I really NEED fluoride in my water and toothpaste. It keeps my teeth strong. I'd like to see the dental bills of people who cut fluoride out of their lives 😬
A girl I used to work with was obsessed with essential oils and always smelled like rotisserie chicken during the day and she said it was her stress oil😭
As someone diagnosed with ADHD in my 40’s the comments from these ladies was really offensive. There’s nothing ‘wrong’ with me and oils won’t ‘fix’ me. I hope they can find peace and acceptance for themselves and, most importantly, for their kids.
Chelsea!
As a fellow victim of ADHD *AND* the Schmovid, I feel you so hard. Before I got it during Christmas 2020, I didn't have nearly the crippling brain fog and debilitating fatigue that I do now. There are days - even with my prescribed stimulant - that I truly feel so exhausted and so bogged down, I could really just lie down and expire.
The long-haul needs more awareness, so thank you for discussing it here. So many people still treat this illness like a week-long cold that doesn't matter. If you're living the long haul life, you know it's not that simple.
Stay determined, babe. 💕
There's still a lot of stigma around stimulant medication for ADHD. I hope some day it will get better. For some of us, we can't do the other stuff that helps unless we have the meds to get started. I used to be able to but not anymore. It's ok.
I need to tell you that my daughters and I listen to your videos while I'm out doing DoorDash...and omg the sound bites they've latched onto! They get in total hysterics with your comments, like "What's that smell? Oh, that's Braxley - his mom puts oil on his buttons" or the last video they watched..."Are you giving dental advice? Don't do that Veronica" They are only 13 and 14yrs old but they love your videos as much as I do, and I know that they will not grow up and fall for these scam MLM "opportunities".
Thank you for all your work, and not only providing real information, but doing it with flare and humor, as well :)
omg I love that so much. you just made my day!
I had a patient (elderly care in skilled nursing) who's family wanted us to force the red juice from yl down their dad's throat, the man refused to drink it, I wouldn't force it. The family got mad at me and the other aides, because they wasted their money and we refused to force him or coerce "just one more sip" when the man was wincing and saying it tasted bad. They took him out soon after because they claimed we weren't caring for him correctly. We were, we just refused to apply cbd patches and things that they wanted us to give (like the red drink from yl), but had no medical reasons to take.
i like how they mention essentially that "too much exposure to screens" is bad but also are on social media and zoom like 24/7???
Artificial coloring isn’t poison. But you know what can be? Ingesting essential oils…..
Having recently lost someone to alzheimers, I know my family would have done anything to try and help him! Even if rationally they would know it wouldn't work. So this made me so angry! It's so unnecessary to spout all this rubbish! Thank you for sharing this Chelsea!
"What's that smell?" "Oh that's Braxley. His mom puts essential oils on his buttons." 🤣
Can't believe she's advocating putting straight oils on the tongue and also making roller balls without a carrier oil. UGH!!!!!!
Excited for you going back to school. I was thinking about doing the same. I saw this sign about it never being too late to go back to school and it had an elderly woman on it who happened to be the oldest person to earn a college degree and she was 98 years old. You got this and the 20 video's.
It's baffling how the inquisitive mind of these people falls short.
Child has an attention disorder and they want avoid a lifetime of pills - great!
They look into diet, lifestyle, environment etc - great!
They ... join a commercial cult and start shilling snake oil.
Like what happens between step 2 and 3
“We are here to talk about the brain”
My first thought: okay but before you start… what qualifications do you have to back any of this up?
The sheer amount of misinformation and fear mongering to shill SMELLS makes me want to poke my own eyes out.
I agree with you and thank you for reporting her. My grandma is in late stages of Alzheimer’s and this made me mad. There is no cure for this and giving false hope is horrible!
Look at you going back to school! Love it! I started taking nutrition classes online just because I've been so interested in it lately. Always something to learn 💖
This is actually so dangerous. The woman who talked about her children is very well-spoken and talks authoritatively, has an emotional and relatable story, and, like you said, she sprinkles bits of truth in among the misinformation. Not only is this so illegal (!!!) but it’s unethical and gross!!!! It’s horrible that she was in such a hopeless and lonely situation that she felt like she had to turn to this, but that doesn’t excuse the danger she’s putting so many other people (including her family!) in.
It’s also OK to feel angry about a medical diagnosis. This and any other feelings she had as a mom are perfectly valid. She wasn’t just angry and decided not to do anything. She learned about it. They made changes. They even put him on medication. But it’s still OK to feel angry.
Also I hate it when parents think putting their kids on medication is eViL. There are many conditions that require medication and there's absolutely nothing wrong with needing it to make your life as bearable as possible.
As someone with ADHD and scent sensitivities this woman can do one. I have taken most fragrance out of my life because it triggers my migraines and if someone tried to rub essential oils on me I would go into attack mode. Especially lavender, lavender could go extinct and I would not care
Some people are allergic to things. The amount of Huns who just don't seem to understand that their favorite miracle plant could possibly kill someone is shocking
YES. This is one of biggest peeves with oil people (huns or not!). Smell at its most basic level is just a matter of how the brain interprets diffused molecules. Period. your “natural” stuff is just as triggering to my oversensitive olfactory processors as anything else.
@@megknitsstuff1727 a VOC is a VOC is a VOC. My body can't tell the difference between lavender and an industrial cleaning solution.
I also just applied FOR a bachelor's program HERE in Pennsylvania in social work!! I am a drug AND alcohol counselor RIGHT now...but I don't HAVE the degree THAT is required to work where I want TO..so I had to go back..and IMA BE 43 years old on Monday September 12!! BLESSINGS to EVERYONE starting..continuing..FURTHERING or completing THEIR education!!! We NEVER stop learning
Something that made me extra uncomfy during that story is how much she revealed about her kid. A lot of it wasn't her story to tell and if I was in his shoes I would not feel great about my mom claiming my struggles and deciding how they're going for me and whether they're better or not because of whatever she's doing. She never said he said these things to her or that he's fine with her sharing them. So she's just assuming that his ADHD is better cuz of her oils and helicoptering, and that's pretty dangerous.
I used to teach elementary school and middle school music and chorus, and teach private voice lessons. The idea that the teacher said that he couldn’t move up to a more advanced choir because he was on ADHD medication is absolutely ludicrous and unethical. I am ashamed that another musician would tell a child that.
as someone who depends on anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medication to live my best life, this is all so yikes and dangerous D: disappointed but not surprised.....
Medication isn't for everyone, but the stigma against it has to stop! It's not meant as a cure all either. My health depends on me keeping a routine, good healthy diet, healthy coping strategies,
etc. in COMBO with my meds. It took lots of different trials of meds and years to find the right combo for me and they just help me regulate everything better. I wish the best for her son. There's so much ableism and stigma against mental illness she's perpetuating is so gross and harmful....
thank you~ I didn't realize that my meds weren't cure-alls until my psychiatrist referred to them as "pharmaceutical coping". they were there to help me cope with the symptoms of my mental illnesses, not make them go away. they also worked better in conjunction with other coping mechanisms that I learned over the years. I'm no longer medicated, but I still use the coping mechanisms I've learned every day and they help me more than I ever could've imagined. learning to take better care of myself and my surroundings also helped a lot. going to a DBT group and executing what they taught me in group in my everyday life helped a lot. imo, I couldn't have learned any of that if I hadn't been on meds and gotten to a stable place to learn those things.
Her son sounds like he is an angry kid that needs to figure out his issues, which mom probably wont support professionalhelp. If he gets SOOO mad that there's no talking him down is dangerous and will end up being extremely dangerous for his future partner and children if he has any.
The fact that this is sped up and sounds and looks normal is the first issue I have 😂
I have COVID for the second time right now. Fully vaccinated, also, which thankfully kept me out of the hospital. I have lingering brain fog, balance issues, etc. and like you, it's coupled with ADHD. I have decided to start to write stuff down in my new planner, but I forget to write stuff down. 😁
Hey Chelsea! Certain scents give me headaches and migraines. Also heavy scent do cause triggers for some people with Autism and sensory disorders. I have never heard ad/hd though. I do have a master's degree in special education. .
I hate the stigma with getting your child tested for adhd shouldn’t exist. It’s figuring out what the issue is so you can then address it. It’s a test to decide if they have it, it’s not a “I want to drug my kid” test. It really discourages parents from even getting their child tested!
I think this call is the most distressing you've covered in a while. Its so painful to see desperate people taken advantage of.
My mother in law suffered from dementia and my father in law struggled to accept it because of all of the bs that people like this put out there. He was to the point of blaming her because she wasn't trying hard enough because of feedback from these people. It made him suffer even more while they were already dealing with such a horrible disease. This makes me mad.
My sister and mother got deep into this essential oil stuff a few years ago, and so many of the things this woman says have come out of their mouths 🤦♀️ It's so upsetting how much groups like this prey on stay at home moms (especially ones who haven't been to college or who don't know how to do good research).
If I followed this ladies advice to cut out everything negative from my life I would have no job and sit in my house with my dogs all day.
Problem with melatonin is that it's common to get really bizarre or vivid dreams while using them. I tried using the melatonin gummies and this happened to me so I had to stop using them. Now if I am desperate to get to sleep I put on a Bob Ross video. Guy has such a soothing voice he could put almost anyone to sleep
"And now we're going to have a happy little dream."
I have wild dreams with melatonin!
I also have to play a video to fall asleep. Usually a fish lure making video or a sims playthrough.
I was sighing throughout her talking but as soon as she started in about how 𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙞𝙡𝙨 cured her son's ADHD I did a full on dramatic head thrown back groan complete with an eye roll. I CANNOT DEAL with these people.
Pretty much every time I've seen a new dentist, they take one look at my teeth and go, "you grew up with somewhere that has fluoride in the water, huh?" They then proceed to tell me how they wish (whatever place I was living at the time) had it added to the water, too. It clearly makes a huge difference for developing teeth, because other than the first 12yr of my life, nowhere I've lived has had it in the water. Even if you wanna rail against putting it in the water, telling people to toss their TOOTHPASTE because it has it!? Ugh their fear-mongering knows no limits...
my dad has awful teeth bc his dentist didnt 'believe in' flouride. He has had to have most of his teeth replaced
My dentist told me "why advocate for fluoride? I make more money on cavities." I mean I get it, but come on man it affects people's health.
I am in my bedroom doing my ab work out hearing your very soothing voice talk some sense into the world and then say you "I was taking a medication that would help me stay asleep but didn't get to the sleep" and I'm like oh sameeee and then you say.... "My Jaw was hurting and I would have the worst tonsil stones." and sameeeeeee!! I might get my meds checked at again to make sure the are right fit me just because of that lol
As a person who has struggled with mental health and undiagnosed ADD (until age 27), I have enjoyed using essential oils/blends to help calm my anxiety or help me sleep (as there is actually some good evidence for some aromatherapy to help with these).
HOWEVER, guess what actually helped me get to the root of my issues? Meditation and therapy. Ain't no way an essential oil is going to reach into my childhood to deal with the problems that I'm now unraveling in my adulthood.
As a former teacher one thing to keep in mind when home school parents talks about how much better their child’s behavior is is this:
When you don’t have other children to compare their behavior to, you have a skewed baseline. A child’s behavior at home by themselves can be drastically different than how they behave in a structured public setting with other people around. So saying your child’s behavior is so much different because of oils…. No ma’am, you changed every factor of his day.
I had a young living hun go on Facebook asking for help for her AdHD son ( 6) several of us , knew her from church and were throwing up tips and things that helped us in school and ways to reset your perspective on what is considered “normal”. She had the audacity to private message me saying that she cured her son with oils and she could do the same for me so I wouldn’t have to “suffer” anymore. I went Offfffffffffffffffff…. I told her she is full of shit and a shit person for ignoring the fact I told her I love myself and assuming I wanted to be “cured” and by claiming her potions would fix a neurological pattern of the brain.
Also… it’s funny how the mood are always sharing these “success “ stories and never the kids saying it works . These kids are learning to modify their behavior to not disappoint their parents not being cured !!!!
CC should be angrier about the fact that not everyone in the US has access to clean water, how can they drink more water?!
The only thing I can say “to be fair” about in this video is I have to use a scent free detergent on my whole family’s clothes because most detergent scents are so strong I used to get nauseous just catching whiffs off my kids’ clothes. So I understand that detergent scents can be distracting but most people probably have a scent they can’t stand and find distracting, I don’t think me hating detergent smells makes all detergent evil lol
I actually think that a lot of smells are not necessary - we use unscented everything. But I am not some oil slinging person. We have allergies. And just because it is an essential oil does NOT mean that you wouldn’t still have sensitivities to them. They act like because it is “natural” it can’t be irritating.
Ironically, as a fragrance sensitive person (neurological and pulmonary), I absolutely hate essential oils. Eucalyptus, lavender and frankincense are like kryptonite to me. I also ise fragrance free everything, dish soap, laundry detergent, body wash, the whole nine yards. It's becoming easier to find all the time. But it's not a matter of not liking smells, it's that the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that convey smells actually make me ill.
As the mom of a very energetic three yr old, who is currently getting evaluated for ADHD and autism, I find that physical activity through the day is so helpful. He goes down easier for his naps and bed time and is generally in a better mood. No need to slather him in smelly oils. Eww no thanks.