Scot Melville hi I have ADHD and APD and dyslexia and OCD and ODD and speech problems and writing and fasd and ADD and more stuff it’s really hard In school
How to ADHD I have ADHD and APD and dyslexia and fasd and anxiety from ADHD and I have impulsive disorder and ODD and OCD and speech and writing problems and it is really hard during school I’m always distracted and I just don’t know how to deal with it nothing works I’m being to be hopeless what’s the point. I hate getting in trouble everyday and teachers yelling at me for day dreaming talking to much and having impulsive answers looking away getting distracted and I hate it I’m literally at a break point I don’t even know how to focus and I try really hard even with medication it is bad like it’s the same it doesn’t help I’m just unhappy right now and I don’t know how to stop me from being hyper and getting distracted. When I get to hyper my teachers are like focus and I can’t I can’t I can’t and I get super frustrated and mad and I give up And I throw my hands in my head I hate it ADHD and having like ten learning disabilities is awful and I don’t know how to help it I feel like I’m alone and nothing helps I’m so hopeless Can u plz answer back I would love it I’m not really LBB I’m a fan
Scot's story made me cry. I also had to retake so many classes in college. I had papers I meant to write, but just couldn't sit down to write them. I remember hating myself so much and wondering why I couldn't just do the work like everyone else. I eventually graduated but I still struggle with this every day. I found your channel one day when I was feeling super down and hating myself and wondering why did it seem like I failed all the time. I really enjoy your videos. They offer good advice and remind me I am not alone.
Love it! It took me about 10 years to get my bachelors of Science degree, and I just received my Master’s degree in Educational Psychology! It’s possible to do, just more difficult for us! Don’t give up, your timetable is your own. Don’t compare yourself to others because your experience will be able to help others in the future.
Took me over 7 years to get my BS. I don't know if I mentioned that. 3 years at community, 3 years at the 4 year school, then that extra year + summer courses at home.
I spent 7 years working towards a Bachelors' before dropping out, for (mostly) financial reasons, with just an Associate's degree (gen-ed transfer degree). I've since gotten back on meds, after 22 years trying to cope without, but haven't noticed much difference yet. I just know the meds I was on as a kid were definately not for me and not many alternatives seemed to be available at the time. " Don’t compare yourself to others" That's extremely difficult, despite knowing there's no benefit in doing it.
I got my bachelor pretty much in time (7 instead of 6 semesters) and my masters thesis is still going currently. But I have to say that I struggled a lot more in my masters and I'm scared to mess up currently. So in total I then studied for 6 years and want to become a software developer soon. I hope job interviews won't be as hard :-O I'm a little terrified
I WISH the timetable could be my own! Maybe it's different in your country due to higher population but where I am the timetable is fixed and you either attend or leave. The timetable is a huge part of what makes or breaks me
Guys I graduate from college next week!!!!!!!!! I never thought I'd say that! I can't believe I made it! Yes I failed parts of it, yes dropped out for a year and then got back on the horse! But I really did it!! And I've got onto a PhD program starting in September! Thank you so much you all of the "How to ADHD" community for being part of making this possible for me! I've learned so much from you all, and felt so supported knowing I'm not alone! I hope in some small way I can contribute to you guys too
I work with Scot and our company could not be more proud to have him here. He is the epitome of the culture and is amazing person to be around both professionally and as a friend. Scot is the best!
Omg I’m crying on the bus Scott’s college story is my current journey as a special education major. I was diagnosed with ADHD last year. Combine with my learning disability, I felt relieved but defeated. I’ve struggled with school and trying to find the right medication to help. I pray that I can survive my final semesters of college. Thank you for the inspiring video ❤️
Stephanie Octavius you are literally me. Also a special education major and seriously struggling to get through my final 6 classes. Finishing strong has never been my strong suit unfortunately.
Sumayyah Abdulhadi Don’t give up! I can’t promise you it will get better but remember you are doing for the kids. I’ve struggled keep up with my fieldwork and classes. This spring my gpa dropped below 2.0 and was initially dismissed by my college. I was devastated and fell into a depressive state. With the support of family and close friends, fought back! Once I was given the opportunity to appeal, showed up with my letter and a bag of over 5 different ADHD medication to prove my struggles. Lucky I was given a second chance. I want to become a great special education teacher so I can hopefully inspired others to never give up!
This is exactly what happened to me, my 3rd year at my four year school, (6th year total) my GPA dropped below 2.0 Thats when I went to the department, asked what we could do to reverse this and got that chance to improve and prove myself.
How to ADHD I totally will! But first I must sleep.... 😴 But I am so excited! But I must sleep..... Will not go on forums... will go to bed and be good parent in the morning....
Sorry you’ve had such a stressful experience. In Australia we go straight to university after school if you want. I was in my 3rd year of biomedical science couple years ago and I had just been diagnosed with ADHD and mild autism and I bailed; I couldn’t take the stress. I worked for almost 2 years in 1 job and was bullied and just couldn’t cope. Last year I went back to uni in a different degree, started on stimulant meds and have relied fully on uni support services and life has changed so much for the better. I got my first ever High distinction (equivalent to A or close to 100%) and that has made it all worth the stress and struggle. You don’t have to struggle through things, I see my psych every month as he totally gets what im going through and just having someone to talk to makes it 10x easier. A lot of people in my life dont understand or believe in ADHD and I’ve never met anyone with ADHD so here it is very underdiagnosed and undertreated.
literally subscribed to you a few hours ago. sent a few of your videos to my mum and a few friends who struggled to understand my actions a lot. adhd coupled with autism and anxiety can be quite a struggle but your videos gave me a way to explain to people what its like in a way i never could've done on my own. thank you c:
You are not alone! I know you've heard it all before, and it's hard to believe it, but it really will be ok! And remember that while it sucks big time, people not understanding something is a lack of knowledge, it's nothing personal to you, and it's not their fault, as much as it isn't yours! I know that doesn't fix anything, but I hope that it gives you some form of comfort.
It can be tough at times, but don't give up! As a fellow ADHD'er, I know what it's like to live a life of constant failures. Thing is, we're resilient people because of it. Throw our daily lives at a random person and most would crumble beneath it, but we don't. Succes and happieness is closer than you think, and when you get there, you will have the life you always wanted WITH the added resilience.
I was wondering if you can make it a weekly routine where yo cam interview different brains at different parts of life?! Super interested in sharing my story!
Diana Rice things like extra time on tests, extra time on homework, access to audio versions of texts, scribes/note takers, access to slides and other presentation materials from class, being allowed to record lectures, etc.
My “perfect storm” occurred a few years in my first administrative position. I was overwhelmed, under intense scrutiny, and emotionally struggling. Depression set in and got a straggle hold on me. My son got a diagnosis about a year before this started spiraling out of control. I wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD at the time but I finally went to the doctor when I noticed all the similar struggles we had. It took a while but eventually I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and I had a new clarity. I stopped drinking huge quantities of caffeine, struggled less with being tied all the time, I could focus with less “white noise” in my head, and just knowing what I was going through really helped me approach life in a way that was productive instead of counter productive. I appreciate the story and this challenge has been a blessing
This is so amazing I am A High schooler working towards college. I loved this so Much I loved hearing his story. Thank You Thank You Thank You all Of Your videos Help me alot I cant Even explain how Much this channel has helped me again Thank You
OMG YOU HAVE FORUMS. I’m so proud of what your channel has become. You are reaching so many brains and hearts for there good. I can’t wait to see what this becomes.
As another adult with adhd, this hits so hard for me. I’m 37, a mother of four and just now going to college. I’m on Vyvanse and have had adhd since childhood.
LOVE THIS EPISODE!!!! I would really love to see more episode like this or maybe even a podcast?!? (please do a podcast!). I am currently in the process of starting my own prodcast maybe one day I will get the privilege of interviewing you because you Jessica have truly changed my life and made me feel not alone . so thank you and keep up the awesome work!
yeah, how Scott crushed it tells a very different story about focus, frustration tolerance, discipline and strategic persistence than what common belief would ever expect from an ADHD brain. And yet it's the very thing that happens to us when we rise to a challenge that aligns with both our desires and talent.
I’m not crying, you’re crying 😭 seriously major appreciate, love and thanks to Jessica and Scot for creating this platform! I’m going into my final year of a BA in English and New Media. I’ve struggled so much the last 12 months that now, during the summer, I have to make up work I wasn’t able to do during the semester. I absolutely did feel like a failure and very alone. I’m so glad I found this channel and now have a place where I can reach out to for support when I’m struggling. Much love ❤️❤️
What a story ! Thanks for sharing Scot and Jessica ! I can relate to that, I struggled through university to finish my degrees, always passing with just above the average mark with always working a lot more than others. Made me feel rubbish like "why can't I have better marks ?". Then went into 2 different companie and staying hardly 2 years in each. The atmosphere, the colleagues. were not pleasant, stressful and the job quite hard to do when you needed perfect organisation, time management, focus on meetings, etc. At that time, I was just diagnosed with both learning disability and ADD. I had a breakdown and took a break for a year not knowing what to do as Concerta was not working on me. I thought I could never work in an office again without any medication or help. I thought I would need to do something I truly enjoy and went back to college to study. Similarly, I study a lot but only get average marks whereas people pass with flying colours. I am still bot giving up despite not having any medication and try my best and work hard. I don't have any help or support as my family don't believe in these diagnoses so it is hard sometimes. I am truly grateful to be here and hearing Scot's story gives me strength "if he did it, you can do it too !!" Thanks Jessica for this video ! 😃 Sorry for that long story.
Dude, I feel you. It's easy to feel all alone, and in American culture at least, the executive functions which are impaired by ADHD are the ultimate character traits all americans aspire to, and all lazy freeloaders ignore. Just... remember that just because it's not that hard for other people doesn't mean it's not a lot of work for you. Our "accomplisments" often consist of taking out the trash or doing laundry (don't mind me I'll just pointedly ignore these 3 months of laundry that have piled up...). But just because they don't impress anyone else, remember that it will definitely impress anyone with ADHD. Be proud of yourself for doing things that are legitimately hard for you. And personally, I prioritize finding the right type, dosage, and combo of meds to enable me to function. I'd recommend prioritizing getting to the doctor to discuss, and getting health insurance figured out if you need to do that first. It's my square one, I rarely accomplish anything past it if I don't do that first. Ultimately, it's up to you and what works for you, but I've found that moving forward in life is significantly easier when I am not being kneecapped by ADHD symptoms. And remember, the academic environment is one of the absolute worst for us, as is the strictly regimented corporate space. I'll tell you from experience that finding a job that fits your strengths and doesn't rely exclusively on your weaknesses is a huge relief, it can show you that it was the structure of the institution that didn't work for you, not that you can't be effective anywhere.
Oh my goodness! You have no idea how much I this interview means to me. My son has ADHA and audio processing disorder (and sensory integration dysfunction). He is struggling so much in school. I'm going to share this with him to encourage him. Thank you! ❤
Mom's are key for advocation as well as trusted teachers that understand learning differences. Well done Scot! Keep crushing it and making it happen for yourself! Thank you for your story!
I fail at 90% of my interviews - but I have still made it to a senior management position, and never revealed that ADHD with a bit of Autism is my challenge. People who I mentor tend to realise I am different, and seem to like the fact I make learning who you are is more important before you step up the corporate ladder. I love that Scot made it to his happy place - that is amazing, and what an employer, giving him a second chance. I hope you go on to further successes.
This has given me so much hope about finishing off my degree in Clinical Psychology. It's been so difficult to stay motivated; even though I love what I'm learning about, and what I'm going to be doing. Sometimes it's such a struggle to make it through the "obligation wall" that my ADHD brain decides to throw in front of any goal-posts I put up. So, thank you so much for reaffirming that it IS possible.
I just graduated from college last month, and just like him, I struggled getting a job because I had no experience within the industry. I recently got a job finally and I'm about to start my new life. I'm so glad that I was not alone.
Thank you for interviewing others about their ADHD! Thank you Scot for sharing your story. We are def not alone in this. I am an EMT and I'm almost done with my paramedic program. It's incredibly hard doing this profession already with out having focus and emotional issues. I can't always take my meds because of the anxiety I have daily. So I've had to get creative in this thing to make it work. But with the support of family and my husband, I can be successful. Thank you for being a voice for us ADHDers!
Aww this was such a nice interview, and I'm glad he was able to show how he felt and showed his experiences on camera, I really value that in people. Good job!
Wow, this really helped me understand what I'm going through right now. I'm current in college for Electrical Engineering. I'm taking Vyvanse and Zoloft (for anxiety). I want to be successful, but I'm struggling right now... This video gave me some inspiration! Thank you for uploading this video, it has helped me get through this extremely tough college curriculum that is DEFINITELY not ADHD friendly!
I’m noticing that in the US dexedrine and adoral are most often prescribed for ADHD. But in the Netherlands the first thing psychiatrists go to is methylfenadate, of which I take the concerta version. Can you do a video, probably in collaboration with a psychiatrist who knows more about the medication stuff, about why what the difference is between adhd medications and why psychiatrists describe different kind for different people, but also why there seems to be a different favourite for different countries?
Yea I’m in europe too, methylphenidate is my medicine too since Adderall is banned here. Which is sad, I have a severe form but methylphenidate is help, but it’s effect is too mild for me too. I feel strongly that I would benefit more from Adderall, I don’t know what to do. If I was diagnosed earlier in life as a child, I could’ve moved to a country where it’s allowed or sth. Now diagnosed as an adult I’m currently learning to live again, bcuz my whole life beforehand was one big mess. Just starting w simple things again,trying to add more responsibilities. Yeah, but I’m on my medicine rn too but I feel it’s effect is way too weak, on bigger doses too jittery again. I have big responsibilities and tons of stuff to do but I feel like I’m currently falling asleep. And binge watching UA-cam, oh well. The thought that Adderall would be a bigger of a help, keeps nagging me in the back of my head. I would at least want to try one out, to know for sure, so this thought wouldn’t haunt me.
I feel this so much. I got so close to finishing but I gave up for a bit because I was failing without getting my meds. And I felt like I was wasting money. I'm going back now!!! Omg I can't imagine what it must feel like to finish college!!! Congratulations!!!
Dude, his story is EERILY similar to mine. Going on adderall right before college, kids asking for drugs, quitting adderall, failing out of school, going back, struggling through without meds, and finally graduating. Ive been at my company now for just over a year and finally able to get back on my meds (after nearly getting fired for oversleeping three days in a row...) now im figuring it out, changing things in my life little by little. This youtube channel helped me find ways to cope when i was struggling through school without meds. Without you and this community, i dont think id be where i am now. So much love for my brain tribe ❤❤❤
Hi Jessica. I wanted to let you know how your channel is beginning to help me and my family. After a few years of struggling my daughter was diagnosed with adhd. I think mine may be a common story with the school thinking she was the bad kid who is out of control. Through the beginning of her adhd journey it turns out i have adhd too so we both walk the path together. Your videos are amazing and so descriptive. We have both started bullet journaling after seeing your video. Keep up the good work.
I share the feeling so much of being confused about being competent. My collegues think I'm a great and competent person to work with and it's done wonders for my self esteem. Just stay at it. Every failure is actually a chance to build up your skills. I could not have been in my current position if I hadn't screwed up a lot in the past and now I'm holding my dream job. So don't give up. There's lot of brains out there that have gone through the same things and somehow made their dreams a reality.
I love how much support these people give eachother. It has really helped me and helped me get trough my freshmen year of college with really good grades. Love you all❤
hey guys! i HIGHLY recommend the adhd subreddit! im NOT a reddit person and had a lot of ideas abt what reddits like but its probably the reason i got diagnosed, and has been one of the most HELPFUL communities for me!
Hit the nail on the head. Good for him to finish the degree and succeeding. I'm majoring in nursing and have been trying to take classes for 3 years but money has also been tight. I have done some good classes such as CNA ane EMT. Plus some core classes. I remember crying getting my CNA certificate since I was so relieved and happy that I finished something. I havent been diagnosed but I plan to see a psychiatrist in the next few weeks. I've always been viewed as lazy growing up and felt like a failure always getting bad grades and felt like I couldn't do anything right. Thanks for sharing your story and experience with us! I've suspected the last two or three months as an adult since I took a psych class and realized I have alot in common with adhd. Unfortunately most of my family aren't very understanding or dont understand or believe me. There are some who do though, and they are the ones who lift my spirits and who dont judge me.
Such an inspiring story! It's not everyday you find a job place where it makes you say "I want to work here!". I didn't know you could ask the recruiter about a second chance or figure where you lacked during the interview, is that something people usually do after an interview? And I completely agree on the advice on leaning on your family, my mother helped me get through tough times during college and even after a bad day at work, so happy for your success Scott, here's to many more!
It helps that engineers are in really high demand, there's a lot more work than people to do it, but yes, at any moderately forward thinking company, if you display an enthusiasm and passion for wanting to work there, the recruiters know it's in their best interest to hire people who are passionate about working with them. 1 month is a lot shorter than the cooldown for the tests that I failed (1 year), but you would be surprised what you can work out with a recruiter just by asking. I mean, they're people too, not the mysterious overlords on high dangling jobs over the teeming masses and reeling them up to inspect and either bring into the castle or fling them out into the crowds again.
Ok for some reason this is getting recommended to a lot more people recently but I should clarify that we had to decommission the forums. People weren't using them & we are focused on the Discord server. Also thanks for nice words, I came back and started reading all of them after not seeing this video in years. Thank you again.
Thanks to you for sharing your story! There aren't enough stories about how hard it can be to achieve these things for us (and eventually succeed!), and I appreciate the motivational examples right now, glad I found this. Not to trauma dump, but I got facial palsy during what was meant to be my final year of college, and that made my ADHD so much worse that, after recovering, I've been failing to finish my degree for two years; three if I miss next week's deadline for my final project again. So hearing stories like this really helps me avoid wavering and stay focused during this final crunch!
This is so encouraging! I’m an adult with ADHD. I went and got my GED, and currently in my third term as a college student. That said, this term has been really hard and I’m falling behind! This video made me realize I can retake the class I’m struggling with if need be, and that everything will be okay. I need to remember to be nicer to myself.❤
As a 53-year old with four years of college but no degree, this quickly brought tears to my eyes. I wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until my early 40's, as I was a daydreamer type who managed to do well in school as I grew up. Despite my consistently high grades, I would usually be the last one to finish assignments, tests, projects, etc. I also am hyper-sensitive to medications, so my body doesn't seem to handle a dose that is as effective in assisting me as I need it to be. Though I haven't yet managed to put together a career that provides financial stability, this story helps me continue to believe in that possibility/reality for my own life. My sincere thanks for your authentic sharing of your experience.
Absolutely wonderful! It’s so informative and a very good example of how you can get through life even if you have ADHD. This video should give a lot of people confidence and great information.❤️
Much love. Currently researching about ADHD/anxiety to find strategies that work for me so that I am able to achieve the dreams that I am chasing. I've marked off a few things on my bucket list which have been so great but I am still to this day struggling so hard even though my life is "going well"..Thank you for these videos and for sharing our similar stories!!
It’s so cuteeee that this interview was done an year ago from its release and then released much later. Procrastination much? That’s how 2 adhd brains roll✌️
I love the transparency you both have and how it blesses others!! What courage that requires for all,of you to do that!! I applaud your efforts and am blessed by your openness and work!! Wow. Thank you with my whole heart!!
I feel for this guy. I met some comp-sci guys like this. The talent is there. But the expression doesn't always land. That minor amount of support can go miles. Go Brains!
Goddamnit, I made it through comments with no tears... This is the 2nd to last one left... And you did it. Tears of joy mind you. :) Thank you... The talent is there, but the expression doesn't always land... I'm using that now. Thank you!
Loved watching this. So sad to see you went off medication bc of pressure of people wanting to abuse the medication that helps you, but i completely understand why you did it. I’m real careful who I talk to about the fact that I take meds and what I take bc I’ve been around ppl who abuse it and don’t want to get involved with them or have them find out. Anyway, also real proud of you for making it thru school and landing a dream job! And thank you for making that website!! Definitely going to check that out later!!
I am in the same boat. tearing up right now i don't know if i will ever have the courage to pressure my real dream of psychology instead of teaching. i am glad you got to finish.
thank you for this! It motivates me to keep studying what I love even if sometimes get really hard. I'm currently at university studying Mechatronics engeneering (third year!) , in my country there is so much lack of information about ADHD that we (ADHDers)usually hide it because asking for help at uni (specially in a carrer like this) is not an option basically because people tends to judge you and by the time you look for work is more difficult to get acepted (many people think that having ADHD will affect your capacity for doing your job well) and also many of the educational establishment here don't have acommodations for this, simply because "ADHD is not real, it's just an excuse that people use when they can't do something right", yes, I've been told that. It's nice to know the stories of other brains, they help a lot! and it shows as that we are not alone and that we can succed in different fields. It would be awesome if you could interview different professionals and hear their stories about how they did at uni (or college) with their ADHD, also i'm really intrested in knowing if they told their employers about having ADHD and if that affected them in any way at the moment of getting a job. (I apologize if there are many mistakes, i'm still learning english).
I understand Scotts struggles with school as it took me 5 years to get my Associate's degree and another 3 to finish my Bachelor's a total of 8 years of constant struggle to get my degree's. I do have a job now but I am still struggling to find one that pays better but also uses my unique skills.
I just want you to know that I can’t thank you enough for making me realise that I wasn’t just a weirdo or a stupid kid. And that my brain is just different to others. It really means a lot that I can now understand my head so much more. So thanks!!
When I finally graduate my degree in education, (Ive given up and started again a few times now, I'm in my third year of a 4-year degree). I will come straight to your channel to say thank you!! You are helping me so much! I've had some serious mental breakdowns trying to finish this, but I am not giving up.
I never thought that I could have ADHD. I always thought I had to try harder than everyone else. I’m currently halfway in college and have been struggling a lot. I tried reading a book for a class, I tried to read for two hours but nothing, I just couldn’t concentrate even though I wanted, I thought I was forgetting how to read. So I started searching for solutions online and stumbled across a video about ADHD and realized that I probably have it. Almost everything correlated to a big part of my life experiences. I asked my mom about it, and she told me that I was diagnosed with add when I was six, but only had treatment for a year before we moved cities. I’m going to start the diagnosis process tomorrow with a professional to see how is my case. I feel like this could change my life tremendously!
For those of you with ADHD sometimes computer science is a great field because in programming thing are urgent and you can get immediate feedback most of the time when it does or doesn’t work
UK graduate here, definitely go to the wellbeing services and your GP to see if you can get put on the waiting list to get an assessment as ssoooooonnnn as. The GP will ask you to write a letter or uni psychologist, get that done!! I was diagnosed too late but the jump from 2nd year to 3rd was astronomical.if you think you have it, apply for an assessment too as soon as you can.
I just finished college with ADHD. It was rough- I've gone my entire life without medicine or treatment for my ADHD. Somehow I did it, but not without a crazy amount of stress and anxiety. All these videos have encouraged me to finally seek help, for my mental health if nothing else.
He is organizing his thoughts into words really well . I wish I could do that . But again I have never been on meds or diagnosed but I know I have ADHD
The edits of the interview help out a lot. The interview was about 90 minutes raw conversation that got edited down to a few minutes. But I hope you are getting through this and it just takes time and working on it, have to try a few different strategies.
This is amazing!! I love your channel and you but now I love them even more because you're sharing the air whilst still putting something excellent! Thank you, hope to see more alike!!
So... I know I'm actually in the minority on this. I can really focus in at my open office plan because there's a lot of places you can go if things get too noisy. I can also focus with listening to music and getting into that hyperfocus zone if it's a project or easy to do tasks. There was a lot of great collaboration and that really accelerated my growth so that appealed to me. If there's an open floor plan and there are not quiet places you can yourself to work in, or cannot grab a meeting room for a few hours, then I completely agree and understand with the issue.
That's so interesting. It makes sense too. I have nose cancelling headphones that I listen to music through so I don't wind up just listen to other conversations. We have cubes with short walls. Most of the time the thing I find the most distracting (once my headphones are on) is worrying that other people can see my screen and are somehow judging me.
It makes me SO FURIOUS that classmates approached him about his meds and tried to get him to sell them!!!!! IT’S NOT OKAY TO PRESSURE PEOPLE TO SELL THEIR PILLS THAT THEY NEED FOR EXTRA MONEY OR SOCIAL LEVERAGE.
What a great and inspiring story, 👏 I can relate in so many ways (sadly not the beard part). I love that you use this channel the way you do and include us in videos! I have a question, about having both ADHD and Asperger's syndrome. I'm 99% sure I have Asperger's but I'm not yet diagnosed (working on that) is it something you guys could make a video about? Or share information or authors or something similar and helpful. :) /Anna
I can relate to this man to a lesser degree. I'm in college right now. I wanted to major in chemical engineering. I was really good in chemistry in high school. I was good in pretty much all my classes in high school because I took a medication called methylphenidates to treat my adhd. But then my Mom told me to stop taking my medication around junior year in high school because she thought that I didn't need them. Since then, my grades began to collapse to a point where I got C's and a D on my report card in junior year and senior year in high school. When I got to college, I started my first semester of my freshmen year with two A's, B, and a D. And that D was in chemistry, which frustrated me because I had been very good in chemistry in high school. I had to retake that class. I got a B second semester in chemistry, but I had only one A, two B's and a C that semester. Then in first semester of my sophomore year, I got a B in Math, a C in chemistry, a D in chemistry lab, and an F, in chemical engineering analysis. I had to switch majors. Now, my major is chemistry. Everyday I think, if only I was still taking my medication.
It's just been out for a half an hour and I'm already getting some outpouring of
Thank you for sharing your story, and thank you for giving this tribe a home
Scot Melville You rock, fellow tribesman!!!!
Scot Melville hi I have ADHD and APD and dyslexia and OCD and ODD and speech problems and writing and fasd and ADD and more stuff it’s really hard In school
How to ADHD I have ADHD and APD and dyslexia and fasd and anxiety from ADHD and I have impulsive disorder and ODD and OCD and speech and writing problems and it is really hard during school I’m always distracted and I just don’t know how to deal with it nothing works I’m being to be hopeless what’s the point. I hate getting in trouble everyday and teachers yelling at me for day dreaming talking to much and having impulsive answers looking away getting distracted and I hate it I’m literally at a break point I don’t even know how to focus and I try really hard even with medication it is bad like it’s the same it doesn’t help I’m just unhappy right now and I don’t know how to stop me from being hyper and getting distracted. When I get to hyper my teachers are like focus and I can’t I can’t I can’t and I get super frustrated and mad and I give up
And I throw my hands in my head I hate it ADHD and having like ten learning disabilities is awful and I don’t know how to help it
I feel like I’m alone and nothing helps I’m so hopeless
Can u plz answer back I would love it
I’m not really LBB I’m a fan
Come on mighty beard
Scot's story made me cry. I also had to retake so many classes in college. I had papers I meant to write, but just couldn't sit down to write them. I remember hating myself so much and wondering why I couldn't just do the work like everyone else. I eventually graduated but I still struggle with this every day.
I found your channel one day when I was feeling super down and hating myself and wondering why did it seem like I failed all the time. I really enjoy your videos. They offer good advice and remind me I am not alone.
This is happening to me right now! I feel terrible because I have essays that were due 2 weeks ago!
Love it! It took me about 10 years to get my bachelors of Science degree, and I just received my Master’s degree in Educational Psychology! It’s possible to do, just more difficult for us! Don’t give up, your timetable is your own. Don’t compare yourself to others because your experience will be able to help others in the future.
^^so true!!!
Took me over 7 years to get my BS. I don't know if I mentioned that. 3 years at community, 3 years at the 4 year school, then that extra year + summer courses at home.
I spent 7 years working towards a Bachelors' before dropping out, for (mostly) financial reasons, with just an Associate's degree (gen-ed transfer degree). I've since gotten back on meds, after 22 years trying to cope without, but haven't noticed much difference yet. I just know the meds I was on as a kid were definately not for me and not many alternatives seemed to be available at the time.
" Don’t compare yourself to others"
That's extremely difficult, despite knowing there's no benefit in doing it.
I got my bachelor pretty much in time (7 instead of 6 semesters) and my masters thesis is still going currently. But I have to say that I struggled a lot more in my masters and I'm scared to mess up currently.
So in total I then studied for 6 years and want to become a software developer soon.
I hope job interviews won't be as hard :-O I'm a little terrified
I WISH the timetable could be my own! Maybe it's different in your country due to higher population but where I am the timetable is fixed and you either attend or leave. The timetable is a huge part of what makes or breaks me
I legit learned 15 minutes ago that I have ADHD and I am binge watching to learn more! Thanks for all of your videos!
Aww cool! Welcome to the tribe!!!
Same here
@@morygbane7163 me too
I learnt it 2 weeks ago.... but since my diagnosis journey was kinda long i have been binge watching them for quite a while
Guys I graduate from college next week!!!!!!!!!
I never thought I'd say that! I can't believe I made it! Yes I failed parts of it, yes dropped out for a year and then got back on the horse! But I really did it!! And I've got onto a PhD program starting in September!
Thank you so much you all of the "How to ADHD" community for being part of making this possible for me! I've learned so much from you all, and felt so supported knowing I'm not alone! I hope in some small way I can contribute to you guys too
I work with Scot and our company could not be more proud to have him here. He is the epitome of the culture and is amazing person to be around both professionally and as a friend. Scot is the best!
Omg I’m crying on the bus Scott’s college story is my current journey as a special education major. I was diagnosed with ADHD last year. Combine with my learning disability, I felt relieved but defeated. I’ve struggled with school and trying to find the right medication to help. I pray that I can survive my final semesters of college. Thank you for the inspiring video ❤️
Stephanie Octavius you are literally me. Also a special education major and seriously struggling to get through my final 6 classes. Finishing strong has never been my strong suit unfortunately.
Sumayyah Abdulhadi Don’t give up! I can’t promise you it will get better but remember you are doing for the kids. I’ve struggled keep up with my fieldwork and classes. This spring my gpa dropped below 2.0 and was initially dismissed by my college. I was devastated and fell into a depressive state. With the support of family and close friends, fought back! Once I was given the opportunity to appeal, showed up with my letter and a bag of over 5 different ADHD medication to prove my struggles. Lucky I was given a second chance. I want to become a great special education teacher so I can hopefully inspired others to never give up!
Awwww thank you for the kind words! Feel free to join us on the forums, we are here to help out!
This is exactly what happened to me, my 3rd year at my four year school, (6th year total) my GPA dropped below 2.0
Thats when I went to the department, asked what we could do to reverse this and got that chance to improve and prove myself.
Sumayyah Abdulhadi I have Adhd and getting through young age school is hard o also have ten other learning disabilities
Awwww, you know what this kind of gives me hope as a (ADHD) parent to support my (ADHD) kids one day. Well done that man and his mum!
And oooohhhhh forums!
Yesss join us!!!!
How to ADHD I totally will! But first I must sleep.... 😴
But I am so excited!
But I must sleep.....
Will not go on forums... will go to bed and be good parent in the morning....
They'll still be there in the morning ;)
*we hope*
(yes they will be :D)
Sorry you’ve had such a stressful experience. In Australia we go straight to university after school if you want. I was in my 3rd year of biomedical science couple years ago and I had just been diagnosed with ADHD and mild autism and I bailed; I couldn’t take the stress. I worked for almost 2 years in 1 job and was bullied and just couldn’t cope. Last year I went back to uni in a different degree, started on stimulant meds and have relied fully on uni support services and life has changed so much for the better. I got my first ever High distinction (equivalent to A or close to 100%) and that has made it all worth the stress and struggle. You don’t have to struggle through things, I see my psych every month as he totally gets what im going through and just having someone to talk to makes it 10x easier. A lot of people in my life dont understand or believe in ADHD and I’ve never met anyone with ADHD so here it is very underdiagnosed and undertreated.
I'm sorry to hear that Ciarrai and I hope we can make it very treatable and known to the world.
what degree do you do know?
Hey how was your experience when you started to take stimulant medication?
literally subscribed to you a few hours ago. sent a few of your videos to my mum and a few friends who struggled to understand my actions a lot.
adhd coupled with autism and anxiety can be quite a struggle but your videos gave me a way to explain to people what its like in a way i never could've done on my own. thank you c:
aww thanks for watching! We have interviews with autistic brains coming soon too :D
I’m still struggling and I’m alone. I have my dogs to lean on emotionally. And my community doesn’t understand ADHD.
You are not alone! I know you've heard it all before, and it's hard to believe it, but it really will be ok!
And remember that while it sucks big time, people not understanding something is a lack of knowledge, it's nothing personal to you, and it's not their fault, as much as it isn't yours! I know that doesn't fix anything, but I hope that it gives you some form of comfort.
There are so many of us there for you!! You aren't alone!
It can be tough at times, but don't give up! As a fellow ADHD'er, I know what it's like to live a life of constant failures. Thing is, we're resilient people because of it. Throw our daily lives at a random person and most would crumble beneath it, but we don't. Succes and happieness is closer than you think, and when you get there, you will have the life you always wanted WITH the added resilience.
We need a neighborhood, city, or island just for us! Lol
People don’t understand how much a person with ADHD/ADD struggles on a daily life. Frustration, Stress, Anxiety and much more.
I was wondering if you can make it a weekly routine where yo cam interview different brains at different parts of life?! Super interested in sharing my story!
email us! howtoadhd@gmail.com :D Weekly isn't doable, but maybe once a month?
Really good idea actually love it
Love this!
One thing that wasn’t mentioned about what to do to help you succeed in college: get accommodations!!!
YES!!! This!
What are accomodations?
Diana Rice things like extra time on tests, extra time on homework, access to audio versions of texts, scribes/note takers, access to slides and other presentation materials from class, being allowed to record lectures, etc.
Kaiser de Emperana if you are in the US Section 504 mandates that you get reasonable accommodations
My university waited until the last semester to finally offer me some... :| it was 7 years too late... but better than nothing, I guess? :P
My “perfect storm” occurred a few years in my first administrative position. I was overwhelmed, under intense scrutiny, and emotionally struggling. Depression set in and got a straggle hold on me. My son got a diagnosis about a year before this started spiraling out of control. I wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD at the time but I finally went to the doctor when I noticed all the similar struggles we had.
It took a while but eventually I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and I had a new clarity. I stopped drinking huge quantities of caffeine, struggled less with being tied all the time, I could focus with less “white noise” in my head, and just knowing what I was going through really helped me approach life in a way that was productive instead of counter productive.
I appreciate the story and this challenge has been a blessing
This is so amazing I am A High schooler working towards college. I loved this so Much I loved hearing his story. Thank You Thank You Thank You all Of Your videos Help me alot I cant Even explain how Much this channel has helped me again Thank You
OMG YOU HAVE FORUMS. I’m so proud of what your channel has become. You are reaching so many brains and hearts for there good. I can’t wait to see what this becomes.
As another adult with adhd, this hits so hard for me. I’m 37, a mother of four and just now going to college. I’m on Vyvanse and have had adhd since childhood.
LOVE THIS EPISODE!!!! I would really love to see more episode like this or maybe even a podcast?!? (please do a podcast!). I am currently in the process of starting my own prodcast maybe one day I will get the privilege of interviewing you because you Jessica have truly changed my life and made me feel not alone . so thank you and keep up the awesome work!
We’re thinking about making it a podcast! Thanks for the feedback :)
Wow, this is so awesome. I love the courage Scott showed in calling back and asking for a second chance. What a role model! #defeatdefiance
Right??
I once told my grandma about ADHD and she said well it's just an excuse for not doing homework
yeah, how Scott crushed it tells a very different story about focus, frustration tolerance, discipline and strategic persistence than what common belief would ever expect from an ADHD brain. And yet it's the very thing that happens to us when we rise to a challenge that aligns with both our desires and talent.
I’m not crying, you’re crying 😭 seriously major appreciate, love and thanks to Jessica and Scot for creating this platform! I’m going into my final year of a BA in English and New Media. I’ve struggled so much the last 12 months that now, during the summer, I have to make up work I wasn’t able to do during the semester. I absolutely did feel like a failure and very alone. I’m so glad I found this channel and now have a place where I can reach out to for support when I’m struggling. Much love ❤️❤️
What a story ! Thanks for sharing Scot and Jessica !
I can relate to that, I struggled through university to finish my degrees, always passing with just above the average mark with always working a lot more than others. Made me feel rubbish like "why can't I have better marks ?". Then went into 2 different companie and staying hardly 2 years in each. The atmosphere, the colleagues. were not pleasant, stressful and the job quite hard to do when you needed perfect organisation, time management, focus on meetings, etc. At that time, I was just diagnosed with both learning disability and ADD. I had a breakdown and took a break for a year not knowing what to do as Concerta was not working on me. I thought I could never work in an office again without any medication or help. I thought I would need to do something I truly enjoy and went back to college to study. Similarly, I study a lot but only get average marks whereas people pass with flying colours.
I am still bot giving up despite not having any medication and try my best and work hard. I don't have any help or support as my family don't believe in these diagnoses so it is hard sometimes. I am truly grateful to be here and hearing Scot's story gives me strength "if he did it, you can do it too !!" Thanks Jessica for this video ! 😃
Sorry for that long story.
Dude, I feel you. It's easy to feel all alone, and in American culture at least, the executive functions which are impaired by ADHD are the ultimate character traits all americans aspire to, and all lazy freeloaders ignore. Just... remember that just because it's not that hard for other people doesn't mean it's not a lot of work for you. Our "accomplisments" often consist of taking out the trash or doing laundry (don't mind me I'll just pointedly ignore these 3 months of laundry that have piled up...). But just because they don't impress anyone else, remember that it will definitely impress anyone with ADHD. Be proud of yourself for doing things that are legitimately hard for you. And personally, I prioritize finding the right type, dosage, and combo of meds to enable me to function. I'd recommend prioritizing getting to the doctor to discuss, and getting health insurance figured out if you need to do that first. It's my square one, I rarely accomplish anything past it if I don't do that first. Ultimately, it's up to you and what works for you, but I've found that moving forward in life is significantly easier when I am not being kneecapped by ADHD symptoms. And remember, the academic environment is one of the absolute worst for us, as is the strictly regimented corporate space. I'll tell you from experience that finding a job that fits your strengths and doesn't rely exclusively on your weaknesses is a huge relief, it can show you that it was the structure of the institution that didn't work for you, not that you can't be effective anywhere.
Scot - So good to see this. I'm 55 and still going up and down and up and down. You are awesome for powering through. Love this story.
ClutterGrrl thanks so much!
I'm literally sitting here crying watching this. His journey is awesome.
This was such a heart warming video!!! Thank you for interviewing Scott!! Great and awesome example of ADHD and successful:D
Thanks so much Joodles
Oh my goodness! You have no idea how much I this interview means to me. My son has ADHA and audio processing disorder (and sensory integration dysfunction). He is struggling so much in school. I'm going to share this with him to encourage him. Thank you! ❤
Mom's are key for advocation as well as trusted teachers that understand learning differences. Well done Scot! Keep crushing it and making it happen for yourself! Thank you for your story!
I fail at 90% of my interviews - but I have still made it to a senior management position, and never revealed that ADHD with a bit of Autism is my challenge. People who I mentor tend to realise I am different, and seem to like the fact I make learning who you are is more important before you step up the corporate ladder.
I love that Scot made it to his happy place - that is amazing, and what an employer, giving him a second chance. I hope you go on to further successes.
This has given me so much hope about finishing off my degree in Clinical Psychology.
It's been so difficult to stay motivated; even though I love what I'm learning about, and what I'm going to be doing. Sometimes it's such a struggle to make it through the "obligation wall" that my ADHD brain decides to throw in front of any goal-posts I put up. So, thank you so much for reaffirming that it IS possible.
You're welcome, keep at it!
I just graduated from college last month, and just like him, I struggled getting a job because I had no experience within the industry. I recently got a job finally and I'm about to start my new life. I'm so glad that I was not alone.
ALL the FEELS 💕 big courage here. Thank you Scott!
I loved this video!!!! Very heartwarming and informative. Great for the world❤❤
Thanks Jessica and Scott - I love the new forum...
Charlene Ricketts you’re welcome!
Thank you for interviewing others about their ADHD! Thank you Scot for sharing your story. We are def not alone in this. I am an EMT and I'm almost done with my paramedic program. It's incredibly hard doing this profession already with out having focus and emotional issues. I can't always take my meds because of the anxiety I have daily. So I've had to get creative in this thing to make it work. But with the support of family and my husband, I can be successful. Thank you for being a voice for us ADHDers!
was literally two minutes into this video and got distracted and came back an hour later. time to speak to a doctor lol
Aww this was such a nice interview, and I'm glad he was able to show how he felt and showed his experiences on camera, I really value that in people. Good job!
Wow, this really helped me understand what I'm going through right now. I'm current in college for Electrical Engineering. I'm taking Vyvanse and Zoloft (for anxiety). I want to be successful, but I'm struggling right now... This video gave me some inspiration! Thank you for uploading this video, it has helped me get through this extremely tough college curriculum that is DEFINITELY not ADHD friendly!
I’m noticing that in the US dexedrine and adoral are most often prescribed for ADHD. But in the Netherlands the first thing psychiatrists go to is methylfenadate, of which I take the concerta version. Can you do a video, probably in collaboration with a psychiatrist who knows more about the medication stuff, about why what the difference is between adhd medications and why psychiatrists describe different kind for different people, but also why there seems to be a different favourite for different countries?
Marjolijn Stam actually Concerta is the most commonly prescribed stimulant in US, then adderol if concerta was too mild
Yea I’m in europe too, methylphenidate is my medicine too since Adderall is banned here. Which is sad, I have a severe form but methylphenidate is help, but it’s effect is too mild for me too. I feel strongly that I would benefit more from Adderall, I don’t know what to do. If I was diagnosed earlier in life as a child, I could’ve moved to a country where it’s allowed or sth. Now diagnosed as an adult I’m currently learning to live again, bcuz my whole life beforehand was one big mess. Just starting w simple things again,trying to add more responsibilities. Yeah, but I’m on my medicine rn too but I feel it’s effect is way too weak, on bigger doses too jittery again. I have big responsibilities and tons of stuff to do but I feel like I’m currently falling asleep. And binge watching UA-cam, oh well. The thought that Adderall would be a bigger of a help, keeps nagging me in the back of my head. I would at least want to try one out, to know for sure, so this thought wouldn’t haunt me.
"lean on your family"
*folds cards* I'm out...
SchwippSchwappSchwen right. My family doesn't believe in adhd or any disorder for that matter
I feel this so much. I got so close to finishing but I gave up for a bit because I was failing without getting my meds. And I felt like I was wasting money. I'm going back now!!! Omg I can't imagine what it must feel like to finish college!!! Congratulations!!!
his mom is a hero! 💕
Dude, his story is EERILY similar to mine. Going on adderall right before college, kids asking for drugs, quitting adderall, failing out of school, going back, struggling through without meds, and finally graduating. Ive been at my company now for just over a year and finally able to get back on my meds (after nearly getting fired for oversleeping three days in a row...) now im figuring it out, changing things in my life little by little. This youtube channel helped me find ways to cope when i was struggling through school without meds. Without you and this community, i dont think id be where i am now. So much love for my brain tribe ❤❤❤
Hi Jessica. I wanted to let you know how your channel is beginning to help me and my family. After a few years of struggling my daughter was diagnosed with adhd. I think mine may be a common story with the school thinking she was the bad kid who is out of control.
Through the beginning of her adhd journey it turns out i have adhd too so we both walk the path together.
Your videos are amazing and so descriptive.
We have both started bullet journaling after seeing your video.
Keep up the good work.
I share the feeling so much of being confused about being competent. My collegues think I'm a great and competent person to work with and it's done wonders for my self esteem. Just stay at it. Every failure is actually a chance to build up your skills. I could not have been in my current position if I hadn't screwed up a lot in the past and now I'm holding my dream job.
So don't give up. There's lot of brains out there that have gone through the same things and somehow made their dreams a reality.
That's great to hear!
I love how much support these people give eachother. It has really helped me and helped me get trough my freshmen year of college with really good grades.
Love you all❤
I felt a comadarie with his story and I couldn't help but to tear up, gasp, and be at awe of him. Thank Scott for sharing your story!
You're welcome :) feel free to connect on the forums
hey guys! i HIGHLY recommend the adhd subreddit! im NOT a reddit person and had a lot of ideas abt what reddits like but its probably the reason i got diagnosed, and has been one of the most HELPFUL communities for me!
So excited to have a forum!!
Hit the nail on the head. Good for him to finish the degree and succeeding. I'm majoring in nursing and have been trying to take classes for 3 years but money has also been tight. I have done some good classes such as CNA ane EMT. Plus some core classes. I remember crying getting my CNA certificate since I was so relieved and happy that I finished something. I havent been diagnosed but I plan to see a psychiatrist in the next few weeks. I've always been viewed as lazy growing up and felt like a failure always getting bad grades and felt like I couldn't do anything right. Thanks for sharing your story and experience with us! I've suspected the last two or three months as an adult since I took a psych class and realized I have alot in common with adhd. Unfortunately most of my family aren't very understanding or dont understand or believe me. There are some who do though, and they are the ones who lift my spirits and who dont judge me.
Such an inspiring story! It's not everyday you find a job place where it makes you say "I want to work here!". I didn't know you could ask the recruiter about a second chance or figure where you lacked during the interview, is that something people usually do after an interview? And I completely agree on the advice on leaning on your family, my mother helped me get through tough times during college and even after a bad day at work, so happy for your success Scott, here's to many more!
It helps that engineers are in really high demand, there's a lot more work than people to do it, but yes, at any moderately forward thinking company, if you display an enthusiasm and passion for wanting to work there, the recruiters know it's in their best interest to hire people who are passionate about working with them. 1 month is a lot shorter than the cooldown for the tests that I failed (1 year), but you would be surprised what you can work out with a recruiter just by asking. I mean, they're people too, not the mysterious overlords on high dangling jobs over the teeming masses and reeling them up to inspect and either bring into the castle or fling them out into the crowds again.
Ok for some reason this is getting recommended to a lot more people recently but I should clarify that we had to decommission the forums. People weren't using them & we are focused on the Discord server.
Also thanks for nice words, I came back and started reading all of them after not seeing this video in years. Thank you again.
Thanks to you for sharing your story! There aren't enough stories about how hard it can be to achieve these things for us (and eventually succeed!), and I appreciate the motivational examples right now, glad I found this.
Not to trauma dump, but I got facial palsy during what was meant to be my final year of college, and that made my ADHD so much worse that, after recovering, I've been failing to finish my degree for two years; three if I miss next week's deadline for my final project again. So hearing stories like this really helps me avoid wavering and stay focused during this final crunch!
This is so encouraging! I’m an adult with ADHD. I went and got my GED, and currently in my third term as a college student. That said, this term has been really hard and I’m falling behind! This video made me realize I can retake the class I’m struggling with if need be, and that everything will be okay. I need to remember to be nicer to myself.❤
Wow, what a positive & heartwarming story. Thank you for sharing and giving back, creating this forum
Thanks for the inspiration .... thanks to BOTH of you ... Miss you my friends!
As a 53-year old with four years of college but no degree, this quickly brought tears to my eyes. I wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until my early 40's, as I was a daydreamer type who managed to do well in school as I grew up. Despite my consistently high grades, I would usually be the last one to finish assignments, tests, projects, etc. I also am hyper-sensitive to medications, so my body doesn't seem to handle a dose that is as effective in assisting me as I need it to be. Though I haven't yet managed to put together a career that provides financial stability, this story helps me continue to believe in that possibility/reality for my own life. My sincere thanks for your authentic sharing of your experience.
UR CHANNEL SAVED MY LIFE
I GOT TREATED THIS IS AMAZING
I can't believe you have 195, 000 subscribers! What happened to 2,000? That's AMAZING! You're reaching so many people!
Jessica and Edward, what you have build here is awesome. Very inspiring.
Absolutely wonderful! It’s so informative and a very good example of how you can get through life even if you have ADHD. This video should give a lot of people confidence and great information.❤️
Much love. Currently researching about ADHD/anxiety to find strategies that work for me so that I am able to achieve the dreams that I am chasing. I've marked off a few things on my bucket list which have been so great but I am still to this day struggling so hard even though my life is "going well"..Thank you for these videos and for sharing our similar stories!!
thank you, I am also a student who will soon be enrolled in a Master's program in engineering graduate school. I believe your interview will help.
It’s so cuteeee that this interview was done an year ago from its release and then released much later. Procrastination much? That’s how 2 adhd brains roll✌️
I love the transparency you both have and how it blesses others!! What courage that requires for all,of you to do that!! I applaud your efforts and am blessed by your openness and work!! Wow. Thank you with my whole heart!!
I cried when he cried. The struggle is real without aid or meds.
I feel for this guy. I met some comp-sci guys like this. The talent is there. But the expression doesn't always land. That minor amount of support can go miles. Go Brains!
Goddamnit, I made it through comments with no tears... This is the 2nd to last one left...
And you did it. Tears of joy mind you. :)
Thank you... The talent is there, but the expression doesn't always land... I'm using that now. Thank you!
This is so awesome & inspiring! Thanks for sharing, & big congrats to Scot!
Loved watching this. So sad to see you went off medication bc of pressure of people wanting to abuse the medication that helps you, but i completely understand why you did it. I’m real careful who I talk to about the fact that I take meds and what I take bc I’ve been around ppl who abuse it and don’t want to get involved with them or have them find out. Anyway, also real proud of you for making it thru school and landing a dream job! And thank you for making that website!! Definitely going to check that out later!!
I am in the same boat. tearing up right now i don't know if i will ever have the courage to pressure my real dream of psychology instead of teaching. i am glad you got to finish.
Thank you for this channel! I haven’t had any help for this my whole life, now at 24 I can’t wait to start getting help with this.
thank you for this! It motivates me to keep studying what I love even if sometimes get really hard. I'm currently at university studying Mechatronics engeneering (third year!) , in my country there is so much lack of information about ADHD that we (ADHDers)usually hide it because asking for help at uni (specially in a carrer like this) is not an option basically because people tends to judge you and by the time you look for work is more difficult to get acepted (many people think that having ADHD will affect your capacity for doing your job well) and also many of the educational establishment here don't have acommodations for this, simply because "ADHD is not real, it's just an excuse that people use when they can't do something right", yes, I've been told that. It's nice to know the stories of other brains, they help a lot! and it shows as that we are not alone and that we can succed in different fields. It would be awesome if you could interview different professionals and hear their stories about how they did at uni (or college) with their ADHD, also i'm really intrested in knowing if they told their employers about having ADHD and if that affected them in any way at the moment of getting a job.
(I apologize if there are many mistakes, i'm still learning english).
I understand Scotts struggles with school as it took me 5 years to get my Associate's degree and another 3 to finish my Bachelor's a total of 8 years of constant struggle to get my degree's. I do have a job now but I am still struggling to find one that pays better but also uses my unique skills.
I just want you to know that I can’t thank you enough for making me realise that I wasn’t just a weirdo or a stupid kid. And that my brain is just different to others. It really means a lot that I can now understand my head so much more. So thanks!!
When I finally graduate my degree in education, (Ive given up and started again a few times now, I'm in my third year of a 4-year degree). I will come straight to your channel to say thank you!! You are helping me so much! I've had some serious mental breakdowns trying to finish this, but I am not giving up.
I never thought that I could have ADHD. I always thought I had to try harder than everyone else. I’m currently halfway in college and have been struggling a lot. I tried reading a book for a class, I tried to read for two hours but nothing, I just couldn’t concentrate even though I wanted, I thought I was forgetting how to read. So I started searching for solutions online and stumbled across a video about ADHD and realized that I probably have it. Almost everything correlated to a big part of my life experiences. I asked my mom about it, and she told me that I was diagnosed with add when I was six, but only had treatment for a year before we moved cities. I’m going to start the diagnosis process tomorrow with a professional to see how is my case. I feel like this could change my life tremendously!
For those of you with ADHD sometimes computer science is a great field because in programming thing are urgent and you can get immediate feedback most of the time when it does or doesn’t work
Your struggle is so familiar. You are an inspiration!
UK graduate here, definitely go to the wellbeing services and your GP to see if you can get put on the waiting list to get an assessment as ssoooooonnnn as. The GP will ask you to write a letter or uni psychologist, get that done!! I was diagnosed too late but the jump from 2nd year to 3rd was astronomical.if you think you have it, apply for an assessment too as soon as you can.
I just finished college with ADHD. It was rough- I've gone my entire life without medicine or treatment for my ADHD. Somehow I did it, but not without a crazy amount of stress and anxiety. All these videos have encouraged me to finally seek help, for my mental health if nothing else.
Thank you so much for sharing his story!
This made me cry with happiness.
Thank you Scott and thank you for making this video. I was feeling really down and I too have got a degree to finish, only a month remains.
Love these, ADHD person here and dyscalculia
I know this is corny, but I adore that she calls us brains after years of being told we're stupid, lazy, etc because of our disorder. Much love
This was a very powerful interview, man...WoW!
He is organizing his thoughts into words really well . I wish I could do that . But again I have never been on meds or diagnosed but I know I have ADHD
The edits of the interview help out a lot. The interview was about 90 minutes raw conversation that got edited down to a few minutes. But I hope you are getting through this and it just takes time and working on it, have to try a few different strategies.
I kept getting distracted by the fidget cube, but I loved the video.
This is amazing!! I love your channel and you but now I love them even more because you're sharing the air whilst still putting something excellent! Thank you, hope to see more alike!!
This ADHD community is amazing.
Congratulations Scott! What an amazing story. I would be super interested to hear if he finds open floor plans distracting because I super do.
So... I know I'm actually in the minority on this.
I can really focus in at my open office plan because there's a lot of places you can go if things get too noisy. I can also focus with listening to music and getting into that hyperfocus zone if it's a project or easy to do tasks.
There was a lot of great collaboration and that really accelerated my growth so that appealed to me. If there's an open floor plan and there are not quiet places you can yourself to work in, or cannot grab a meeting room for a few hours, then I completely agree and understand with the issue.
That's so interesting. It makes sense too. I have nose cancelling headphones that I listen to music through so I don't wind up just listen to other conversations. We have cubes with short walls. Most of the time the thing I find the most distracting (once my headphones are on) is worrying that other people can see my screen and are somehow judging me.
this is so motivating, if someone who was struggling that much was able to finish their degree without medication then i absolutely can do it
It makes me SO FURIOUS that classmates approached him about his meds and tried to get him to sell them!!!!! IT’S NOT OKAY TO PRESSURE PEOPLE TO SELL THEIR PILLS THAT THEY NEED FOR EXTRA MONEY OR SOCIAL LEVERAGE.
Scot Melville inspiration to all the brains including me
This is so great! I love this! I love hearing his story! I had no idea, but I suppose this makes sense! Good for him!
The forum is SO COOL! :D
What a great and inspiring story, 👏 I can relate in so many ways (sadly not the beard part). I love that you use this channel the way you do and include us in videos!
I have a question, about having both ADHD and Asperger's syndrome. I'm 99% sure I have Asperger's but I'm not yet diagnosed (working on that) is it something you guys could make a video about? Or share information or authors or something similar and helpful. :) /Anna
Yes!! We already shot an interview with one of the Autistic brains & also with Daniel from The Aspie World :D
How to ADHD Oh that's awesome :) Is the video a WIP?
...what's a WIP?
work in progress? or is it accessible and can you share the link? :)
How to ADHD Oh sorry! Yes it means "Work In Progress" :)
I can relate to this man to a lesser degree. I'm in college right now. I wanted to major in chemical engineering. I was really good in chemistry in high school. I was good in pretty much all my classes in high school because I took a medication called methylphenidates to treat my adhd. But then my Mom told me to stop taking my medication around junior year in high school because she thought that I didn't need them. Since then, my grades began to collapse to a point where I got C's and a D on my report card in junior year and senior year in high school. When I got to college, I started my first semester of my freshmen year with two A's, B, and a D. And that D was in chemistry, which frustrated me because I had been very good in chemistry in high school. I had to retake that class. I got a B second semester in chemistry, but I had only one A, two B's and a C that semester. Then in first semester of my sophomore year, I got a B in Math, a C in chemistry, a D in chemistry lab, and an F, in chemical engineering analysis. I had to switch majors. Now, my major is chemistry. Everyday I think, if only I was still taking my medication.
Please do more of these. Please.
This is so inspiring and amazing, thank you so much.
GO SCOT!
I love your new haircut!!
Thank you for amazing videos like this!!