I have Autism, and i would say, yea it can be a struggle, it can be hard and for some of us it is a dysfunction (i am dysfunctinal unfortunately) but i would not want to be without it ❤ Its what made me creative, in all kinds of medias just like Jazza haha!❤😂 Having a diagnosis can really make you accept yourself and allow yourself to be a little more quirky, it brug me a lot of self acceptance ❤ Also we love Amy! More Amy appreciation! ❤🎉
One of my closest friends has ADHD (used to be medicated, hated what it did to her, stopped it and is doing fine!) and the random gifts she has given me are just... great. My favorite: a white chinese-type dragon toy/decoration that's sectioned so that you can twirl it around! It also glows in the dark.
Calendar reminder notifications on my phone are a LIFE SAVER for my ADHD. I missed a friend's wedding a couple years ago because I forgot to put it in my calendar... I was free and cleaning house but didn't realize it was happening til it was mostly done. I cried and said NEVER AGAIN. My Apple calendar app gives me the option to set 2 reminder notifications, and you can change them to default to your preferences. They also have a Reminders app that you can set to notify at a specific time and date, which I've also found helpful using with Siri as a hands-free option (although I don't always have voice-activation turned on, it still helps). I'm sure there are other apps out there that function similarly. I'm glad to see you embracing the ADHD quirks, they can also be super powers ❤❤❤
Just wanted to thank you 😁 after you provided the information about your ADHD I started to realize how relatable your antics are to my personal life. 😅 I've now pursued my own diagnosis of ADHD and I can't understate how helpful your video was and how helpful this one is for me as well. Thank you for being truly you and thank you for being open to all of this, really inspirational and incredibly helpful. 😊
Hey Jazza, thats awesome you're finding some alternative ways. Don't completely discount Ritalin. It's been a complete lifesaver for me. We do have the superpower of hyperfocus but the string of consistent thoughts is quietened by the Ritalin so you can focus on the tasks you don't find so interesting. See how you go with the coach, i'd be keen to hear. A little tip - the minute you have an appt somewhere, verbally ask your phone to make the appointment in your calendar. Even just the task of doing that can help you remember without the reminder. It's saved me so frequently!
Every kind of brain has strengths and weaknesses. ADHD brains are awesome. We're creative. We can hyperfocus. We can enjoy things unabashedly. Society puts a lot of focus on our challenges without acknowledging our strengths. They say there's something wrong with us. We aren't wrong. We're different. I'm glad you're getting the supports you need to cope with the hurdles that come with ADHD so you can maximize the strengths that go hand in hand. I'm ADHD+Autistic and didn't know until I was 29 and a parent. I figured things out because I did a deep dive learning about autism to be a supportive wife for my autistic husband.
Hi Jazza! I've watched your channels for years, but first time commenting.. I was diagnosed with ADHD only 3 years ago, and my entire life made sooo much sense! My daughter has watched you for years too, and she also has ADHD (chaotic household lol) and a few months ago I told her, "Jazza's for SURE one of us!". While life with ADHD has been jarring at times and not to mention has put me in some straight up embarrassing situations, I wouldn't change it for the world! Every ADHD person I know is so funny and unique in our own way AND never met a boring one! Also, I bought your "I'm an Adult" mug because it's extremely relatable trying to adult in a world being this neurodiverse 😂
thank you for posting this. this was lovely to see. random chaotic. im kinda like that too with my art stuff. i tend to be hard on myself. late diagnosis. im still learning to be gentle with myself. its helpful seeing honest stuff like this.
Thank you for sharing and thank you for thinking about adhd in a positive way. So many people do think about adhd only in the negative terms, but there are so many good things we can do that others can't. The funny, quirky, different in us is priceless.
Thanks for answering. You have far too good a voice not to share it with the world! Also, you just look so happy now. Love that room btw. Every piece in there has a story of its own. So cool.
I am loving that you are sharing this with us and it helps so many people to know they are not alone. I've always considered myself a functioning adhd person, not been diagnosed yet. going through the motions of doing that now as I'm finding as I get older my quirks that I have always managed are getting harder to manage. I am the Queen of planning projects. I think I am sitting at around 2 million right now. I see potential in so many things but the actual doing/starting is the area I struggle with. but once I start oh boy watch out. thank you.
I love how you're embracing your adhd, you seem so much happier! I'm yet to be formally diagnosed, (5-8 year waiting list in the UK & I haven't been able to get it together to start the damn thing), but am pretty convinced I'm adhd or maybe au/dhd. I'm trying to embrace it. The creating odd little things is absolutely something I do! Example, I felt the urge to put a single green elastic band on every orange in a fruit bowl containing only oranges, (yes, it was necessary they were the only fruit), just because. Oh & when we were packing food to go away recently, I ended up sidetracking & wrapped 5 different coloured elastic bands around a plastic food box of nuts & made a twangy / shaky musical instrument. Then got fixated on twanging & shaking it, (of course), until it became a bit obvious I needed to stop 😆 Yep elastic bands are a thing for me I'm discovering!
I really admire the balance you're seeking to find between improving/optimizing your ability to function and forgiving yourself for your mistakes and forgetfulness. Far too often (especially with children), we see individuals fall into victim mentality with their diagnosis, blaming ADHD or using it as an excuse for everything, relying on medication, etc. It's inspiring to see you approach it with a positive & growth mindset! You hit the nail on the head in your pre-Q&A wrap-up! Those with ADHD and other neurodivergents can flourish if they embrace the way their mind works and find the structures and supports that work for them.
So what this was... was Jazza getting disctracted to talk about having gone to attention coach :D honestly just so happy for you being even more comfortable with your unique way! you're an inspiration
I like the creative solutions and epiphanies that are like magic. It just works. I am not medicated, I was diagnosed in my late 40's. My kids were diagnosed in school.
I hope to see Amy in more videos, if she feels comfortable with it. She seems like a cool person to hang out with and create cursed creations, in the best way.
Seeing your trash trophy again (I watched the video long ago) I had this idea of you partnering with a school or youth organization in your area and holding a trash art contest. You could hand out the trophy and art supplies as prizes. It feels like something that would really speak to the sort of child you were. Imagine celebrating the kids that "need to stop drawing in class and focus."
I absolutely love how you embrace the way your brain works 🥰 And Amy's creations are absolutely Amazing! I hope she is fine with you showing them off because I'd love to see more 😁
I’m really glad you’re feeling so optimistic with the diagnosis and your managing and structures etc, but obviously you’re probably one of the bigger success stories on the bell curve of people with ADHD which while you have worked hard for is also due to luck and the ‘vibe’ of your ADHD allowing you to hyper focus on things that make you successful and pay people or generally have people around you to do the things that don’t gel with your brain. While I also feel optimistic and much happier post late diagnosis and pretty much instantly after doing my research let go of the negative feelings towards the things I’ve always struggled with, a lot of people find they need medication to actually put their strategies in place or stick with them (for a while), it doesn’t make them not them. I literally drown in the amount of ideas and thoughts I constantly have so if medication helps me handle that and take my ideas to completion, to me it’s a good thing. Due to my ADHD and a bunch of more physical invisible disabilities I literally can’t keep going with a hyperfocus (that isn’t researching, buying things or going down internet rabbit holes). I can think of tons of strategies but don’t have the money, energy or help to put them in to place a lot of the time (my partner probably has milder adhd and works demanding hours). I’m hoping I’ll be able to tolerate medication and that it will help me actually be able to work at all, the waiting list to start is loooong in my country but I should be trying it soon 🤞🏻. So while I wouldn’t want to be neurotypical and I like all the good, creative parts of ADHD a lot of people actually can’t manage it to the extent of a successful career and relationships like you can, a lot of people have co occurring (I don’t like the word comorbid) disabilities and you are at the top end of the bell curve and I just wanted that to be noted 🤷🏼♀️. Hopefully the world will get better at providing help for those of us with ADHD and I do think trying to find interests that you can make work for you to build a life is the best way forward for those of us with ADHD it isn’t always possible (especially when you have a million equally exciting interests and you don’t have the physical capacity or functional hyperfocus to actually finish things before moving on to the next).
Gday from northern US! Been watching ya since the tutorial days while getting my degree in design (I've moved on to teaching now). Appreciate all the great stuff you do, keep at it! I suspect I'm a bit ADHD as well, high functioning like you though. Cheers!
As a young college student at my first internship, which was quality control and record drawings for a local underground gas company, I called my husband many times to bring me a spare car key because I locked myself out at a job site.. very embarrassing, so I feel you. I've been diagnosed with ADHD since I was 18, so it's been 11 years now and I've been medicated about half of those years. Parenthood can make the issues worse for sure because a lot of the parts of your brain you could use to self-regulate are being occupied by the need to take care of and raise your child(ren). There's no shame if you need extra help. In my case, medication helps so much. But I only take it on work days. On other days I either get to rest and enjoy or like yesterday - suddenly spend an hour reorganizing my kitchen drawers 😅
My adhd super power is data, organisational skills (only in terms of work 😂) my home life is chaos! But I am so detail oriented, I only need to be shown something once and I have it. And it makes it so much easier for me at work. I need to be medicated at work though because I cannot sit still. I want to be up and moving and talking and I struggle to focus. Having autism as well as the adhd is hard too. They constantly battle each other in my brain. The adhd wants me to be impulsive, I want spontaneous plans, I want to try ALL of the hobbies I see that I’m interested in. The autism thrives on routine. Hates being unprepared and not knowing what a plan is going to be. It can honestly be so hard!
Don't know If this is gonna be useful or not, but I want to recommend videos here on UA-cam by Dr.Tracey Marks, she has tons of videos on ADHD (I personally didn't watch them, but I watched her videos on anxiety and it was super helpful, so maybe you like her other videos) Aaand I love your collection with so many cool props, it's like a museum! 😍 Also can't wait for new episode of Lucevera! Haven't said this before, but this is so addictive to watch 😆
It's odd cause a good while back like roughly a year ago or so, i said to myself as I was watching your video that it wouldn't suprise me if you had ADHD, which is COOL! by the way. I'm autistic and my nephew had ADHD and he is awesome. I love your videos
Generally I think it depends. If you happen to find people you can surround yourself with who will boost your productivity, whether it's by just being there or actually being involved in your projects, it's important to have those. Right now I'm in a position where the amount of like-minded people I'm around is near enough zero, and that has left me with something of an anxiety induced barrier that I can't get around to push my projects forward. I'm still looking for people I can push things forward with, but right now... there's nothing. And I need people to be there physically. It feels like I'm sat in a void of sorts...
I have memory issues (from a different medical reason) if I find myself walking into a room and forgetting why, I think at least I got a few extra steps in!!!! Again think a Jazza studio museum is needed!
From the small glimpse of Amy-things you gave in this video, I am so sure that her home must be the most fascinating and eclectic place! So fun. I have enjoyed the few times she's been in videos, would love to see more of her .. but only if she's comfortable! I find it oddly amusing that when showing the Molly puppet, the man with ADHD had to pause a minute to think of the 'proper' drug name. (Because amphetamines are sometimes used to treat ADHD.. wasn't sure if my thought process was clear there.) (I'm the other type of neurodivergent 😂)
Yes, random gifts that show we know you well 😁. The random things we do so we can giggle at ourselves but also want to share with those we trust. Like my random *kakoooooo!!* greeting to my kids in the afternoon or Google eyes on random objects.
I always feel weird when I say I love my ADHD, because I know it can be debilitating for so many people. But it’s been the reason for all the accomplishments I’m most proud of. I think when we’re allowed to embrace it and work with it rather than forced to conform to societal expectations, it becomes a real gift.
I get that completely. I’ve felt really weird these days because my ADHD has recently been kicking my butt and it’s been debilitating and yet I’d still keep it if I had the choice because I can remember all the positives when my life has been a bit more balanced. Basically, I can see how it’s not the ADHD that’s bad, it’s how societies are built that makes it tougher for us.
Q: This is in relation to roleplay, and specifically Lucevera - how many personal traits do you tend to put into your characters? Like, is RP more of an escape into someone completely different, or more so an exploration of something within you? It's really great that you're finding so much positivity with having ADHD! It's incredibly important to be kind and gently with yourself, even with knowing how hard that is!
@@iambrycewhitaker"How To ADHD" UA-cam channel is a fantastic resource. She has lots of videos that educate on it and plenty of coping strategies and tools too.
I quite like watching "How to ADHD.", and sometimes just to have a good time the animator "Ice cream samwhich" with their story time. The rest is just meeting up in real life (understandably not easy) with other Neurodiverse folks just to laugh chat and share what works for us. 😊 Edit) ADHD + Me from viva la dirt league
I genuinely see my ADHD as more of a superpower these days. It’s wild and unwieldy at times, but once you learn the rhythms of how to use it, it’s kinda amazing. (That and I just have such a deep connection with my fellow neurospicy friends. The culture is top shelf.)
I’m the complete opposite, I wish I would be able to function in the corporate world like a normal person. I want to be able to do the npc 9-5 but I can’t and I absolutely hate it :( being mentally ill ruined my life literally, I just want to be normal What job did you find that you’re still staying at?
I forgot to add, maybe with the same situations with car it would be helpful to use alarm clock? But the tricky thing is not to forget to set alarm clock that helps to not forget things 😆 p.s. in the last videos with you and MJ on MJ channel there are problems with sound, maybe you already know that, but comment section is closed there, so I'm writing it here
Is adhd kind of taboo in Australia? Just curious because I think since it’s so over-saturated in American culture that it seems to be treated like it’s taboo when someone suspects they are. One of the things I used to have trouble with is unknowingly staying in a groove. It’s not a rut, but it’s also not creative. Use tons of notes (Notability’s awesome app), and alarms & just fyi medication’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Take adderall mainly for chronic fatigue syndrome (have fibro, endometriosis) so I can actually wake up & not lose all my energy just trying to get dressed- but it has hardly impacted my adhd. If you choose the medication route then more power to you, wish it helped me stay focused but at least it does help be able to stay awake and live my life. Heard crochet helps, but you’re already in art lol funny how a lot of adhd people tend to be artistic too.
I had a bit of an "episode" this morning. I was trying to study for a test I need to take this month and my brain refused to focus, wanting to think about basically the other twenty some topics that are going to be coming up over the course of the next year or so. At first, I got really upset, cried a bit in frustration, wanted my brain to shut up so I could just take care of one thing at a time, in sequential/priority order, but I just had to sit back and let it go. Remembered a video from Jessica that sometimes we just have to let the ADHD brain do its thing. Go wild, ramp down on its own, and come back to whatever later. So I turned around and softly chatted (to myself/my brain) about basically everything it wanted, jumping topics likely every 90s or so, until it finally stopped. But by then I was too tired to do anything else, so a bit of gaming and YT before bed... Before all my research and diagnosis, I would still get frustrated, but I did not give myself that understanding. Instead, I would smack my head with my palm until it hurt enough that my focus became the pain and the task I needed to complete. I may not have meds, and I still would rather not, but just learning more about my brain and being more understanding, and just letting it do its thing is certainly helping. Even if it means I am going to take longer to get things done.
Jessica at How to ADHD had been a big influence and great resource for me too! That self understanding and compassion that can come with diagnosis is a godsend.
@@maisiecat71 I have been changing sooo many things because of her vids and it is just wonderful. Just really appreciate how she presents the information in friendly, digestible chunks.
If you are after someone to help do a Harry Potter video I'm your man with the knowledge and I will work even if I have to travel and move into a place to be near work
I have a question. How does it affect your ability to be CEO and perform all the duties that come with it? I am in process to be my own CEO and open my own business and your art studio is a big inspirational reason for me to follow my own 🥹 but I worry about being a good enough CEO because I’m so different from normal people I don’t think I can be worthy enough even though I have a lot of people who support me and believe in me it’s just myself I’m struggling with 🥺
I can’t speak for Jazza, but I have myself at various times been a retail supervisor, a project director of an online conference, and a scientific research station coordinator, and I loved all my roles of leadership and was told almost universally that people loved working for me. I wasn’t diagnosed at the time but in retrospect I think the ADHD was actually a plus for the roles. Hopefully you find the same for yourself!
@@seabrookel5037 Woah! That was bringing a smile to my face as I was reading that. What a bunch of cool roles you have held! That's awesome ☺ Thank you so much and that really means a lot! I don't know if I am gonna be any good or anything will come from it but I certainly think it will be fun and if it works out well then it could be something for people to enjoy and that means it was all worth it :D.I am definitely hopeful! I am not ready to give up c:
watching jazza wrap up, seeing the progress bar knowing he’s obviously got another tangent to go on 😂
I have Autism, and i would say, yea it can be a struggle, it can be hard and for some of us it is a dysfunction (i am dysfunctinal unfortunately) but i would not want to be without it ❤
Its what made me creative, in all kinds of medias just like Jazza haha!❤😂
Having a diagnosis can really make you accept yourself and allow yourself to be a little more quirky, it brug me a lot of self acceptance ❤
Also we love Amy! More Amy appreciation! ❤🎉
One of my closest friends has ADHD (used to be medicated, hated what it did to her, stopped it and is doing fine!) and the random gifts she has given me are just... great. My favorite: a white chinese-type dragon toy/decoration that's sectioned so that you can twirl it around! It also glows in the dark.
Calendar reminder notifications on my phone are a LIFE SAVER for my ADHD. I missed a friend's wedding a couple years ago because I forgot to put it in my calendar... I was free and cleaning house but didn't realize it was happening til it was mostly done. I cried and said NEVER AGAIN. My Apple calendar app gives me the option to set 2 reminder notifications, and you can change them to default to your preferences. They also have a Reminders app that you can set to notify at a specific time and date, which I've also found helpful using with Siri as a hands-free option (although I don't always have voice-activation turned on, it still helps). I'm sure there are other apps out there that function similarly.
I'm glad to see you embracing the ADHD quirks, they can also be super powers ❤❤❤
Just wanted to thank you 😁 after you provided the information about your ADHD I started to realize how relatable your antics are to my personal life. 😅 I've now pursued my own diagnosis of ADHD and I can't understate how helpful your video was and how helpful this one is for me as well. Thank you for being truly you and thank you for being open to all of this, really inspirational and incredibly helpful. 😊
ADHD is an special kind of magic, thanks for the reminder!! 🥰 You are so sweet
Hey Jazza, thats awesome you're finding some alternative ways. Don't completely discount Ritalin. It's been a complete lifesaver for me. We do have the superpower of hyperfocus but the string of consistent thoughts is quietened by the Ritalin so you can focus on the tasks you don't find so interesting. See how you go with the coach, i'd be keen to hear. A little tip - the minute you have an appt somewhere, verbally ask your phone to make the appointment in your calendar. Even just the task of doing that can help you remember without the reminder. It's saved me so frequently!
Every kind of brain has strengths and weaknesses. ADHD brains are awesome. We're creative. We can hyperfocus. We can enjoy things unabashedly. Society puts a lot of focus on our challenges without acknowledging our strengths. They say there's something wrong with us. We aren't wrong. We're different. I'm glad you're getting the supports you need to cope with the hurdles that come with ADHD so you can maximize the strengths that go hand in hand.
I'm ADHD+Autistic and didn't know until I was 29 and a parent. I figured things out because I did a deep dive learning about autism to be a supportive wife for my autistic husband.
Hi Jazza!
I've watched your channels for years, but first time commenting..
I was diagnosed with ADHD only 3 years ago, and my entire life made sooo much sense! My daughter has watched you for years too, and she also has ADHD (chaotic household lol) and a few months ago I told her, "Jazza's for SURE one of us!".
While life with ADHD has been jarring at times and not to mention has put me in some straight up embarrassing situations, I wouldn't change it for the world! Every ADHD person I know is so funny and unique in our own way AND never met a boring one!
Also, I bought your "I'm an Adult" mug because it's extremely relatable trying to adult in a world being this neurodiverse 😂
thank you for posting this. this was lovely to see. random chaotic. im kinda like that too with my art stuff. i tend to be hard on myself. late diagnosis. im still learning to be gentle with myself. its helpful seeing honest stuff like this.
Thank you for sharing and thank you for thinking about adhd in a positive way.
So many people do think about adhd only in the negative terms, but there are so many good things we can do that others can't. The funny, quirky, different in us is priceless.
Thanks for answering. You have far too good a voice not to share it with the world! Also, you just look so happy now. Love that room btw. Every piece in there has a story of its own. So cool.
I am loving that you are sharing this with us and it helps so many people to know they are not alone. I've always considered myself a functioning adhd person, not been diagnosed yet. going through the motions of doing that now as I'm finding as I get older my quirks that I have always managed are getting harder to manage. I am the Queen of planning projects. I think I am sitting at around 2 million right now. I see potential in so many things but the actual doing/starting is the area I struggle with. but once I start oh boy watch out. thank you.
I love how you're embracing your adhd, you seem so much happier!
I'm yet to be formally diagnosed, (5-8 year waiting list in the UK & I haven't been able to get it together to start the damn thing), but am pretty convinced I'm adhd or maybe au/dhd. I'm trying to embrace it.
The creating odd little things is absolutely something I do! Example, I felt the urge to put a single green elastic band on every orange in a fruit bowl containing only oranges, (yes, it was necessary they were the only fruit), just because. Oh & when we were packing food to go away recently, I ended up sidetracking & wrapped 5 different coloured elastic bands around a plastic food box of nuts & made a twangy / shaky musical instrument. Then got fixated on twanging & shaking it, (of course), until it became a bit obvious I needed to stop 😆 Yep elastic bands are a thing for me I'm discovering!
I really admire the balance you're seeking to find between improving/optimizing your ability to function and forgiving yourself for your mistakes and forgetfulness. Far too often (especially with children), we see individuals fall into victim mentality with their diagnosis, blaming ADHD or using it as an excuse for everything, relying on medication, etc. It's inspiring to see you approach it with a positive & growth mindset!
You hit the nail on the head in your pre-Q&A wrap-up! Those with ADHD and other neurodivergents can flourish if they embrace the way their mind works and find the structures and supports that work for them.
So what this was... was Jazza getting disctracted to talk about having gone to attention coach :D
honestly just so happy for you being even more comfortable with your unique way! you're an inspiration
I like the creative solutions and epiphanies that are like magic. It just works. I am not medicated, I was diagnosed in my late 40's. My kids were diagnosed in school.
We have 2 people who are neurodivergent in our house and they are always fun and lift your spirits even when they are not trying.
With ADHD and Dyslexia, I like to call myself neurospicy
I hope to see Amy in more videos, if she feels comfortable with it. She seems like a cool person to hang out with and create cursed creations, in the best way.
Seeing your trash trophy again (I watched the video long ago) I had this idea of you partnering with a school or youth organization in your area and holding a trash art contest. You could hand out the trophy and art supplies as prizes. It feels like something that would really speak to the sort of child you were. Imagine celebrating the kids that "need to stop drawing in class and focus."
I absolutely love how you embrace the way your brain works 🥰 And Amy's creations are absolutely Amazing! I hope she is fine with you showing them off because I'd love to see more 😁
Your hype is infectious. Glad to see you're optimistic about the diagnosis
****GASP****GIANT PAINT BRUSH!!!!!!!!!!! 🖌️🖌️🖌️🖌️🖌️
I’m really glad you’re feeling so optimistic with the diagnosis and your managing and structures etc, but obviously you’re probably one of the bigger success stories on the bell curve of people with ADHD which while you have worked hard for is also due to luck and the ‘vibe’ of your ADHD allowing you to hyper focus on things that make you successful and pay people or generally have people around you to do the things that don’t gel with your brain.
While I also feel optimistic and much happier post late diagnosis and pretty much instantly after doing my research let go of the negative feelings towards the things I’ve always struggled with, a lot of people find they need medication to actually put their strategies in place or stick with them (for a while), it doesn’t make them not them. I literally drown in the amount of ideas and thoughts I constantly have so if medication helps me handle that and take my ideas to completion, to me it’s a good thing.
Due to my ADHD and a bunch of more physical invisible disabilities I literally can’t keep going with a hyperfocus (that isn’t researching, buying things or going down internet rabbit holes). I can think of tons of strategies but don’t have the money, energy or help to put them in to place a lot of the time (my partner probably has milder adhd and works demanding hours). I’m hoping I’ll be able to tolerate medication and that it will help me actually be able to work at all, the waiting list to start is loooong in my country but I should be trying it soon 🤞🏻. So while I wouldn’t want to be neurotypical and I like all the good, creative parts of ADHD a lot of people actually can’t manage it to the extent of a successful career and relationships like you can, a lot of people have co occurring (I don’t like the word comorbid) disabilities and you are at the top end of the bell curve and I just wanted that to be noted 🤷🏼♀️.
Hopefully the world will get better at providing help for those of us with ADHD and I do think trying to find interests that you can make work for you to build a life is the best way forward for those of us with ADHD it isn’t always possible (especially when you have a million equally exciting interests and you don’t have the physical capacity or functional hyperfocus to actually finish things before moving on to the next).
Gday from northern US! Been watching ya since the tutorial days while getting my degree in design (I've moved on to teaching now). Appreciate all the great stuff you do, keep at it! I suspect I'm a bit ADHD as well, high functioning like you though. Cheers!
As a young college student at my first internship, which was quality control and record drawings for a local underground gas company, I called my husband many times to bring me a spare car key because I locked myself out at a job site.. very embarrassing, so I feel you. I've been diagnosed with ADHD since I was 18, so it's been 11 years now and I've been medicated about half of those years. Parenthood can make the issues worse for sure because a lot of the parts of your brain you could use to self-regulate are being occupied by the need to take care of and raise your child(ren). There's no shame if you need extra help. In my case, medication helps so much. But I only take it on work days. On other days I either get to rest and enjoy or like yesterday - suddenly spend an hour reorganizing my kitchen drawers 😅
I really appreciate amy, master of manipulating chaos and turning it to art. That lil flying lucevera dude is so cute
My adhd super power is data, organisational skills (only in terms of work 😂) my home life is chaos! But I am so detail oriented, I only need to be shown something once and I have it. And it makes it so much easier for me at work. I need to be medicated at work though because I cannot sit still. I want to be up and moving and talking and I struggle to focus. Having autism as well as the adhd is hard too. They constantly battle each other in my brain. The adhd wants me to be impulsive, I want spontaneous plans, I want to try ALL of the hobbies I see that I’m interested in. The autism thrives on routine. Hates being unprepared and not knowing what a plan is going to be. It can honestly be so hard!
Don't know If this is gonna be useful or not, but I want to recommend videos here on UA-cam by Dr.Tracey Marks, she has tons of videos on ADHD (I personally didn't watch them, but I watched her videos on anxiety and it was super helpful, so maybe you like her other videos)
Aaand I love your collection with so many cool props, it's like a museum! 😍
Also can't wait for new episode of Lucevera! Haven't said this before, but this is so addictive to watch 😆
It's odd cause a good while back like roughly a year ago or so, i said to myself as I was watching your video that it wouldn't suprise me if you had ADHD, which is COOL! by the way. I'm autistic and my nephew had ADHD and he is awesome. I love your videos
Generally I think it depends. If you happen to find people you can surround yourself with who will boost your productivity, whether it's by just being there or actually being involved in your projects, it's important to have those. Right now I'm in a position where the amount of like-minded people I'm around is near enough zero, and that has left me with something of an anxiety induced barrier that I can't get around to push my projects forward. I'm still looking for people I can push things forward with, but right now... there's nothing. And I need people to be there physically. It feels like I'm sat in a void of sorts...
I have memory issues (from a different medical reason) if I find myself walking into a room and forgetting why, I think at least I got a few extra steps in!!!!
Again think a Jazza studio museum is needed!
From the small glimpse of Amy-things you gave in this video, I am so sure that her home must be the most fascinating and eclectic place! So fun. I have enjoyed the few times she's been in videos, would love to see more of her .. but only if she's comfortable!
I find it oddly amusing that when showing the Molly puppet, the man with ADHD had to pause a minute to think of the 'proper' drug name. (Because amphetamines are sometimes used to treat ADHD.. wasn't sure if my thought process was clear there.) (I'm the other type of neurodivergent 😂)
It’s absolutely like a superpower 😊 I always tell myself it’s an enhanced detection system
From the final question you mention dressing up in costume...please do this for a halloween ep (or any really) of TTT and dress as your characters!
Yes, random gifts that show we know you well 😁. The random things we do so we can giggle at ourselves but also want to share with those we trust. Like my random *kakoooooo!!* greeting to my kids in the afternoon or Google eyes on random objects.
I always feel weird when I say I love my ADHD, because I know it can be debilitating for so many people. But it’s been the reason for all the accomplishments I’m most proud of. I think when we’re allowed to embrace it and work with it rather than forced to conform to societal expectations, it becomes a real gift.
I get that completely. I’ve felt really weird these days because my ADHD has recently been kicking my butt and it’s been debilitating and yet I’d still keep it if I had the choice because I can remember all the positives when my life has been a bit more balanced. Basically, I can see how it’s not the ADHD that’s bad, it’s how societies are built that makes it tougher for us.
Thank you for sharing
Q: This is in relation to roleplay, and specifically Lucevera - how many personal traits do you tend to put into your characters? Like, is RP more of an escape into someone completely different, or more so an exploration of something within you?
It's really great that you're finding so much positivity with having ADHD! It's incredibly important to be kind and gently with yourself, even with knowing how hard that is!
Would love any tools and tips and learnings about ADHD.
Google will help more than an art vlog on a side channel..
@@macdietz lol but will it be as funny? Nope. 🙂↔️
@@iambrycewhitaker"How To ADHD" UA-cam channel is a fantastic resource. She has lots of videos that educate on it and plenty of coping strategies and tools too.
I quite like watching "How to ADHD.", and sometimes just to have a good time the animator "Ice cream samwhich" with their story time.
The rest is just meeting up in real life (understandably not easy) with other Neurodiverse folks just to laugh chat and share what works for us. 😊
Edit) ADHD + Me from viva la dirt league
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I’m not diagnosed, but I have to have OCD or something
Q: How does your ADHD factor into your relationships with Kate and your children (before & after the diagnosis)?
2:27 Hey Jazza have Autism and I like to draw.
I genuinely see my ADHD as more of a superpower these days. It’s wild and unwieldy at times, but once you learn the rhythms of how to use it, it’s kinda amazing.
(That and I just have such a deep connection with my fellow neurospicy friends. The culture is top shelf.)
I’m the complete opposite, I wish I would be able to function in the corporate world like a normal person. I want to be able to do the npc 9-5 but I can’t and I absolutely hate it :(
being mentally ill ruined my life literally, I just want to be normal
What job did you find that you’re still staying at?
I forgot to add, maybe with the same situations with car it would be helpful to use alarm clock? But the tricky thing is not to forget to set alarm clock that helps to not forget things 😆
p.s. in the last videos with you and MJ on MJ channel there are problems with sound, maybe you already know that, but comment section is closed there, so I'm writing it here
Is adhd kind of taboo in Australia? Just curious because I think since it’s so over-saturated in American culture that it seems to be treated like it’s taboo when someone suspects they are. One of the things I used to have trouble with is unknowingly staying in a groove. It’s not a rut, but it’s also not creative. Use tons of notes (Notability’s awesome app), and alarms & just fyi medication’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Take adderall mainly for chronic fatigue syndrome (have fibro, endometriosis) so I can actually wake up & not lose all my energy just trying to get dressed- but it has hardly impacted my adhd. If you choose the medication route then more power to you, wish it helped me stay focused but at least it does help be able to stay awake and live my life. Heard crochet helps, but you’re already in art lol funny how a lot of adhd people tend to be artistic too.
Jazza, I found out that I am neurodivergent this year as well. I couldn't agree more with everything you said! Much love and support!❤
Is it ok to ask which type of ADHD you have? I have combined type!
Wow!
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Primarily inattentive :)
I think Jazza got MORE ADHD 😆
Nope, I'm just not editing the vlogs! I used to edit out my rambling!
Is jazza your real name? (If it is, that's really cool)
His real name is Josiah 😊
I had a bit of an "episode" this morning. I was trying to study for a test I need to take this month and my brain refused to focus, wanting to think about basically the other twenty some topics that are going to be coming up over the course of the next year or so. At first, I got really upset, cried a bit in frustration, wanted my brain to shut up so I could just take care of one thing at a time, in sequential/priority order, but I just had to sit back and let it go. Remembered a video from Jessica that sometimes we just have to let the ADHD brain do its thing. Go wild, ramp down on its own, and come back to whatever later. So I turned around and softly chatted (to myself/my brain) about basically everything it wanted, jumping topics likely every 90s or so, until it finally stopped. But by then I was too tired to do anything else, so a bit of gaming and YT before bed...
Before all my research and diagnosis, I would still get frustrated, but I did not give myself that understanding. Instead, I would smack my head with my palm until it hurt enough that my focus became the pain and the task I needed to complete.
I may not have meds, and I still would rather not, but just learning more about my brain and being more understanding, and just letting it do its thing is certainly helping. Even if it means I am going to take longer to get things done.
Jessica at How to ADHD had been a big influence and great resource for me too! That self understanding and compassion that can come with diagnosis is a godsend.
@@maisiecat71 I have been changing sooo many things because of her vids and it is just wonderful. Just really appreciate how she presents the information in friendly, digestible chunks.
If you are after someone to help do a Harry Potter video I'm your man with the knowledge and I will work even if I have to travel and move into a place to be near work
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The more you talk about these things, I am beginning to believe I may have ADHD.
Check it out, it may be the best understanding-myself thing you'll ever do ❤
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Stay fierce and fabulous Jazza!
I have a question. How does it affect your ability to be CEO and perform all the duties that come with it? I am in process to be my own CEO and open my own business and your art studio is a big inspirational reason for me to follow my own 🥹 but I worry about being a good enough CEO because I’m so different from normal people I don’t think I can be worthy enough even though I have a lot of people who support me and believe in me it’s just myself I’m struggling with 🥺
I can’t speak for Jazza, but I have myself at various times been a retail supervisor, a project director of an online conference, and a scientific research station coordinator, and I loved all my roles of leadership and was told almost universally that people loved working for me. I wasn’t diagnosed at the time but in retrospect I think the ADHD was actually a plus for the roles. Hopefully you find the same for yourself!
@@seabrookel5037 Woah! That was bringing a smile to my face as I was reading that. What a bunch of cool roles you have held! That's awesome ☺ Thank you so much and that really means a lot!
I don't know if I am gonna be any good or anything will come from it but I certainly think it will be fun and if it works out well then it could be something for people to enjoy and that means it was all worth it :D.I am definitely hopeful! I am not ready to give up c:
being quirky and fun is all well and good until you are constantly being in trouble for it 🥲