As a person with adhd It’s really nice and refreshing to know that there are creators out there with adhd who are talking about it- at the school I go to I get told constantly that I’m just “being dramatic” or “making up excuses” I even had a person say that it’s just something gen Z made up-
Well that's completely inaccurate. I remember ADD and ADHD being talked about when I was a child in elementary school. That was like over 24 years ago lol. It's definitely not "just a Gen Z thing" it's been a thing for several decades. :/ I'm sorry you're going through it. The resources are better now than back then though?
Yep, famous yters ik have it. Jacksepticeye, Markiplier, and Crankgameplays. They've talked about it some lot and it was rather refreshing, made me feel better with my own ADHD, happy to see people I've looked up to for years being open about it.
I’m a Baby Boomer, age 66, with severe ADHD. I was diagnosed when I was 53 years old & what a relief to finally understand who I was. I had struggled all through my life. I was in the top 5% of having a great memory - of course, mainly with topics which interest me!What a relief to be diagnosed. Thank you for the informative video. I enjoy your videos very much. I believe in making life fun & have always enjoyed entertaining kids which has been my strength in life. There ARE always positives to having ADHD. Ok, I’ll stop rambling-thanks again for the video!
I'm 45yrs old, take ADHD medication and my room looks just like yours!! ADHD truly can be crippling. I wish society took it more seriously. Thanks for speaking about it!❤️
Permission to ask sir. Please share what konda medication you take? ........and yeah my workroom? Is hectic as well. But my kinda hectic since i know where things around.
I'm a teacher and I also have ADHD. I have no problem sharing that with my students. I want them to know that you can grow up to be a successful adult with ADHD. I understand the struggles and I'm hopeful I can help my students with it as well. Thanks for making this video. It's always encouraging to watch.
One of my favorite teachers growing up (jr high) also shared with the class his journey with ADHD, including the hard parts. Made us respect him even more and was definitely an encouragement!
hi! i’m currently a college student majoring in elementary education and planning to be a literacy interventionist and i have ADHD as well! i’ve been quite nervous about how i’ll deal with it as a teacher and if i should tell my students, how i’ll deal with everything that comes with having adhd while teaching, etc, and your comment was very nice to see!
I'm also a teacher and just diagnosed about half a year ago. I haven't shared it with students yet but I can imagine doing that in the future. I hope I can make such a difference, too
Aaaah it's so cool to hear about a teacher that has it. I want to get tested but my parents won't take action and Im too scared to ask. But I feel like I should ask because I struggle to focus and stay on task in school, and daily tasks like chores.
thank you Peet! I'm 37, diagnosed at 26, with a masters degree, and I feel like I'm living in the edge of a complete mental breakdown every single day. the mental health issues that go along with adhd is so complex. people who don't have it, can't fully grasp what life is like. thank you for being vulnerable, that's not ready easy for us either.
@@timd381 I was diagnosed at 7/8 as well (I’m 20 now) and I’ve recently realized how much invalidation trauma I have from people downplaying it. It literally affects every aspect of my life, and recently finally getting the validation I’ve craved my entire life was so… freeing?
Same... I have severe ADHD however I do not take any medications because I do not want it to alter with my brain chemistry.. I also feel like when I used to take medication, The medication used to bore my personality down.
Same here, 53 yo, add and unmedicated, instead of hyperactive, I suffer from depression, but meds cloud my mind even worse to the point of feeling detached and depersonalized. I'm having the roughest of times on pre-menopause, it sucks
@@LourdesGzz ever tried Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? It may help and no meds. OMT might help with your depression too, it helped mine. I can't take meds, they literally guinea pigged me when I was younger and meds didn't work but they just kept giving more and more and now I have issues because of it. We live in a world where we are made to believe medication is our only option other than being unmedicated and miserable. You don't have to struggle just because you don't want to take meds. There are other ways, just don't give up trying to find something that helps you feel better. Good luck
It’s been so freeing how open people have been about having ADHD. Going from a 13 year old me being told “she’s just a lazy student stop using this as an excuse” to a 24 year old BAMF who was able to graduate full honors during a pandemic, that I can now proudly talk about my ADHD without shame ❤️❤️❤️
he says it himself that he is self diagnosing and doesnt actually know if he has it. There are a lot of people acting erratic like manic pixies. Social media has lead to a large increase in self diagnoses which make us look bad and makes others not take it seriously.
so well said!! I know its hard to be a kid with ADHD.. but its freaking "SOME THING ELSE" sometimes as an adult!! ITS doable though,, for anyone reading this! :)
@@TieraOwens As someone who has a diagnosis but doesn't flaunt it like a giant penis i always keep my ears up when people like him start talking. This isnt how most of us talk or act, its clear that he is playing it up for the video and even more suspect when he doesnt even care to get a diagnosis. Its just really hipp thses days to be different. some of us who are different may not think its as fun.
Thank you for this! I was not diagnosed until I was an adult and I have a daughter who has also been diagnosed. The struggle is 💯 real. I spent most of my life wondering what was wrong with me or why I couldn't do things like everyone else. I really appreciate you being so honest and bringing attention to ADHD because many people still don't understand how unbelievably hard it can be to live with it. Much love, Peet!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have ADHD too but here in Korea it’s super misunderstood and there’s not really any support for it especially at university 😢 being a girl with ADHD it’s even more difficult because it’s not recognised
Pete, my son has ADHD and he's medicated and it makes a huge difference for him. It took a few tries to find the right medication for him but sticking with it was so worth it. I know medication is not for everyone but if you feel like your symptoms aren't controlled please consider talking with your doctor about it again. AND you are NOT dumb everywhere, you're just so intelligent they haven't figured out how to measure it yet.
I've never been diagnosed but I believe I have ADHD. My son was diagnosed with ADHD the Inattentive type and autism spectrum. It took us up until he was going into 8th grade to get him diagnosed. He is now finally excelling in school and loves it. The school we moved him to help so much. I totally feel this way and go through the same thing! I guess I should go in and see. Thank you for being you! Love you and what you do!
My brother has the same. He is able to afford a maid, a business partner who is opposite to him, and assistant. A partner who is similar but loves cleaning. It is hard to manage without medication if you don’t have money for sure. You’re killing it and I’m proud of you. I’m sorry it’s such a struggle though, but so proud of you for making this video
I always had great grades, so people didn't think I had ADHD. I do, it's just paired with giftedness. It's called twice-exceptional and it can suck. I've learned so much over the past year that explains so many of my behaviors that I had no idea were related to ADHD. I'm so glad you and other creators have been sharing about the struggles
I am also twice-exceptional. I do fairly well in school. Usually. Because now that I’m in the marching band in high school it’s very hard to keep up with school work (especially with ADHD), so I’m not doing as well. But I’m above average in some subjects still.
HealthyGamerGG did a great video about gifted kids. I was never suspected to have ADHD due to being "gifted" in school. Nobody understood how much I was struggling and how it impacted my overall health. Didn't get diagnosed until my 30s but soooo many things about my childhood suddenly make sense. I wonder what I could have accomplished with a proper support system instead of constantly being called a drama queen and told "you just love to hear yourself talk" by my parents. I finished school and got a degree with an ok GPA. But every second of it was agony. Years of sleep deprivation and mental anguish 😵
Pretty sure my daughter has this. Teachers says if she'd put more effort into her work she would have a 4.0 but than say she has a temper (even though it's over quickly) she is hard to be friends with. Etc. Its really frustrating because they seem to think its behaviour issue instead of neurological.
I too was gifted in school, but suffered greatly in every other aspect of life. Low self-esteem 🤚, never felt I measured up 🤚, got frustrated easily, and emotional when I couldn't figure something out 🤚, and so, so much more... I started reading voraciously when I was 4, so they put me in kindergarten early. I was placed in a "gifted" class when I was in 2nd grade, and from that point on, I was always placed only in gifted, advanced, and honors classes, which I excelled at. But they never explained this to me, gave me a choice, or anything. So I did my perfectionist thing, and gave it my all. Until hs, where I burnt out in 11th grade, and just couldn't do it anymore. I barely graduated with my class. I never knew I could say no. And if I knew how much pressure those classes would put on my mental health, I most definitely would have. But I went on to college, and got a 3.9 GPA, honors AS graduation, president's and dean's lists every semester, but got burned out again, half-way through my junior year. If I knew I had ADHD, and was placed on the correct meds yrs ago, there is no telling what my accomplishments would have been!! But alas, I was mis-diagnosed as having depression and anxiety, placed on anti-depressants (which did not help AT ALL) for 16 yrs! It wasn't until I was 47, that I found out I had ADHD, and placed on the proper meds, which changed my life!! I am eternally grateful to my new family doctor, who did not treat me as a drug-seeker, tested me for ADHD on my first visit with her, placed me on the proper meds, and has been a total support to me. It just makes me sad, to think about what could have been, a little...😔 But today is a new day, and I look forward to working through the symptoms, and seeing where I can go from here...😇🙏✌️
adhd gang here!! i’ve known i have adhd for years now but only recently i found out i was diagnosed as a kid. turns out my parents tried to cover it up and didn’t get me the help i needed. thank you so much for making this video, it’ll show people like my parents that having adhd isn’t something to be ashamed of.
One thing you might want to take into consideration is that most people with ADHD also have time blindness which means that sometimes time feels like it just disappears and other times it can feel like one minute is an hour.
The amount of time that's just teleported by me in the past few days had been unreal. Feel like I've not accomplished anything but have so much to do 😒
Thank you, Peet, for doing this video. As a "boomer" mom of an adhd son I appreciate you helping people understand what it's been like for you. It is amazing how much we all have in common. Stay funny, stay positive, and tell your mom I said, Thank you.
I'm also a "boomer" mom of a now adult adhd son. I've seen his struggles his whole life and understand what you've been through. I appreciate you calling attention to this and for trying to help others. I just have one request. Please don't lump all "boomers" into one category and assume we don't get it. I love your channel and your amazing mom. Stay strong!
I am also a ‘boomer’ mom with a child that suffers. We are all in this together and only want the best for our children. Understanding and education is paramount in our support. My best to you and your family.
Thank you for this, Peet!! I’ve struggled with ADHD for all my life, being called “lazy” by my peers 24/7, getting told that i’m too smart to be failing, it’s PAIN to be constantly switching again and again from one topic to another, i’m already taking too long to write this comment because i keep getting distracted by random things, it’s so much more than just not paying attention. You’re an inspiration to me, and knowing you have the same condition that i do makes me so happy, because sometimes i feel like there’s no good ADHD representation out there, and seeing there’s popular UA-camrs and other internet people with it, and outside of the internet, other people just like me. And this is getting long, and i keep getting distracted (again) so i’ll say it one more time before i sign off: Thank you :D
One of the biggest hurtles with ADHD is getting medication, especially as a grown adult woman. Woman generally get diagnosed in their 30s , and no one wants to prescribe you medication because "you've made it this far" even though I'm seconds from collapse. It is supper upsetting
It's so underdiagnosed in girls. I'm a transgender man and I'm looking at getting assessed for it myself. Those of us socialised as girls frequently don't get assessed until adulthood and it is so damn hard. I feel your pain.
Can i ask what country you live in? Im swedish and got diagnosed with autism and depression and not actually ADHD. I was diagnoses as an adult and have not had any problems gotten medications. If i ever go back to school i would most likely be allowed to try amphetamines even tho i dont need it to function in my day to day and would never get dependant on drugs.
Really depends in the country I guess. Have been diagnosed as a woman at 32 (the wait for those appointments was about a year) in early April 22, I found a psychiatrist who has been treating me with medication by the end of April 22. There was some luck involved in finding this psychiatrist though. It was the 7th or so I called, everyone else was fully booked. The medical system in Germany is decent enough in most areas (see my experience), but had I also pushed to find a therapist it would have looked worse I guess. Therapists are rare. I wanted to try adding one thing at a time and it has been a gigantic breakthrough for me. Oh and my health insurance covers everything, which is normal here but reading about the US, I'm grateful for that
Wow Peet, you brought up SO many things that I have been through as well. I have ADHD, CPTSD, and some chronic pain and illness issues. I lost my job and health insurance and was seeking help as well medically. In the USA poor individuals are treated HORRIBLY. I finally was placed on disability and received health insurance that way. I thought I would die in the process though (I needed a major kidney surgery). Even with medication I still struggle.... but at least I know why and can accept it's not just me being unable to adult as well as others... it isn't something that I can just change or try harder at. I "get you" c completely and you have fast become one of my favorite UA-camrs. Thank you for opening up and sharing with us. It's always nice to not feel so alone in this journey we call life.
Peet, thank you for your brutal honesty. ADHD has a stigma that needs to be addressed and obliterated. ANYONE can have it. Thank you for sharing what you go through. You’re right…someone needed to hear this and you are helping so many people by sharing your journey. You are an inspirational human being.❤️❤️❤️
Hi Pete! My son and myself have ADHD. Unfortunately, back in the day they didn’t have ADHD diagnosis. I struggled through my whole life feeling I was so stupid. I’m much older now and my son still has it but thank God he has a good job and his work through it. Well I think you’re marvelous Pete hang in there kiddo you’re doing a great job in life!
Thank you so much for making this video, it's so relatable-everything about it-and I wish that people would realise that it is okay to talk about your nd and it isn't something to hide from
I suspect I might have ADHD and currently seeking a diagnosis, and videos like these have really helped me through this journey. Thank you Peet for sharing your experience and spreading awareness.
Kudos, Peet! I was the "lazy, uninterested, unmotivated" teenager who was actually just really struggling to keep up day to day. I don't have ADHD, but ADD. I have to make lists of everything, and even then I will forget things. Going to the grocery store is invariably a frustrating experience because despite my best efforts, I will forget one or two things that I really needed. (Oddly enough, like you, I seem to have really good spatial apptitude. When I was a teenager, my dad got pissed off because I was mowing my name in the back yard with the riding lawnmower. Then when he noticed I was doing it in cursive, he was impressed lol!) It's a daily struggle, and a lot of people are very impatient with folks like us, but at least we all get it! I think you're amazing.
I love you Peet. You are so brave to share your challenges with so many people. We all struggle with something. No one goes through life without difficulties and no one should ever go through life alone. I wish I could hug you. ❤
My son I thought “was” ADHD in his childhood. He’s now 32 and 2 months ago moved back in with me. From your first few minutes before you had to go to the dentist I now realize he still has it. Thank you Peet!! Thank you, thank you for bringing this to my attention. Now. I have a lot learn about how it affects him today.
I don't think I have ADHD, but they've never really been able to tell me. The first 15 seconds of this video were so relatable for me, to the point where I had to pause the video and take a deep breath. I love how you've made an entire video on this, and so grateful as well. With the ADHD tendencies I have, this was crazy close to home for me.
You can try for a screening with a psychologist, psychiatrist too. ('Trists can prescribe medical and 'gists can't, iirc). I did a paper and computer test, both said yes and I was diagnosed by my therapist who had a license to. So ever since my diagnosis I've been learning more and more about me and recognizing things and coping properly, working through it more and more.
Same. I don't think I have ADHD but some of the symptoms are extremely relatable! I don't want to wake up and start my day, it feels like I'm frozen in my bed. I have to literally "motivate" myself to do small things. It takes me hours to take a shower. I relate so much to what he said "overcome obstacles". It tires me so much thinking about just the 5min preparation I need to do before 😳. I wast most of my time, doing random and meaning less stuff I just get into without intention. I'm basically frozen when I'm doing one task, and it consumes most of my time. I want to be a top student, but when I try to study, I only can focus for a little time, or if I do, I focus for longer hours but then I completely cannot focus the whole day. I feel so damn dumb all the kids around me learn quickly, but I take so much time. Even tho, If I'm to look at it the other way, I'm bright and intelligent, but I always need different approaches to help myself learn. I also get random anxiety attacks and the feeling of "everything is falling apart and it's my fault." It seems too much because I think I can't do anything to make it better. Thank you for anyone who read it, it's something I don't share with anyone at my place because I just hate people looking at me with pity and they don't even understand anyway. I might not have ADHD but I don't think the thing I've been labeling as "laziness" and hurting myself so much, is definitely not from my concious mind! All the love and support to the people suffering tho! In my opinion you all heroes. 🙂
I find myself smiling through all of your videos and then this one brought tears to my eyes. I feel your adhd struggles and I’m sorry that you had to go through so much trouble before getting proper treatment to help. I have struggled my entire life, not understanding why I was failing at the basic things in life. It wasn’t until my daughter was recently diagnosed, that I finally realized I have adhd. You truly are such a beautiful, genuine person. Thank you for being you and sharing your kindness with the world
A lot of my friends deal with ADHD and hearing your story I’m sure my friends would feel a lot better about themselves ❤ Edit: TYSM for all the likes ｡^‿^｡
I needed to hear this today. I'm 31 and waiting for a diagnosis on the NHS. It means if I wait I'll get treatment for free which is great, it also means I've been waiting more than a year and like yourself I can't afford to go private. It's tough when you realise something is wrong and you can't do anything about it cause you can't get a doctor to look at you! I'm gonna check out donefirst and see if there's anything similar in the UK :) Thanks Peet
@@sowmikavadrevusowmikavadre2584 The National Health Service is the publicly funded healthcare system in England. The NHS was a lot better but currently it is under funded and under resourced so wait times can be years.
The worst part is how angry I am at myself for my messy environment, unfinished projects, and forgotten tasks. It makes life harder for future me and I can only blame myself.
I am so, so impressed with your bravery, tenacity, talent and respect for yourself❤️. I don’t have ADHD but as a teacher I often witness the struggles. My heart goes out to you. Everyone has something going on so never forget that you’re not alone! I think you just made your most important video! You rock! ps I’m expecting to receive your new book tomorrow! Thank you for all of the joy you spread!
Hey Peet, I just want to remind you that you are incredibly gifted! You have such amazing musical talent, performing talent, comedic timing, and such a great, big, loving heart of gold! These things are SO important and necessary in this sad, tired world. I feel certain that you have a positive impact on everyone you meet and everyone who watches your content. Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with the world!
I have autism and ADHD. Numbers and music come easy to me, but I always lose focus with language, tasks, basically anything overcomplicated or uninteresting. I forget where I am sometimes, I impulse buy, I get anxiety and I'm a disorganized mess, and it's even worse that I struggle with social nuances and sensory experiences in touch and sound thanks to autism. Despite that, I'm on track to complete my second college course in music, and in two years I'll be in uni for engineering to build a career in manufacturing equipment. Or at least that's the loose plan in mind 😅 It's, uhh, sorta fun and sorta not
WOW. Im happy for you. Thanks to your comment now I see that my 15 yr. Old can make It too. He was diagnosed with ADHD since he was 7 AND he's been struggling with school a lot. But he wants a career in engineering AND I just hope that he can make It.
@@karinahernandez3297 Don't hope. It got me nowhere. Hoping I pass an exam will only set me back with anxiety, stress and self-assured comparisons. Instead, help. Listen to his needs, adjust to them in your home life, support him with gaps in his education by inspiring interest in the subjects, and he should do just fine. Also, getting him to visit a college open day for engineering would give a good idea of what he's pursuing. It's hard for us ADHD people to focus on things we're not interested in, or even the things we are interested in sometimes. You need to be there to bring perspective to your son, so my hope is that he can get the right support and find a career path he enjoys. Sorry if this sounds blunt or rude in any way, or sorry if I'm apologising for nothing, idk. It's 12 in the night and I can't really think rn
@@karinahernandez3297 it's important that your son is aware of his needs too btw. Good luck with getting him through high school and college, I'm glad my original comment managed to have an impact on you
Boomer here…. I needed to hear this. I’m going to check out the Done platform. For myself. I think you are so very talented and love your UA-cams and your family. Am also a follower of Jax. I think you and your compadres are the freshest, most exciting new wave of entertainment.
You are such a beautiful and inspiring soul! 😍 And I am so glad you found help with ADHD and continue to achieve so much irrespective of the poverty yoz grew up in! Wishing you only the best!
I agree that it's so misunderstood and that's why I literally just keep it to myself and suffer alone.. thank you for this video and talking about this
You got this Peet! Please don’t get so hard on yourself. You’re doing the best you can, each day. I’m so glad that you’re bringing awareness to ADHD. You described some aspects of the disorder that I had no idea existed. Thank you so much for all you do. Keep on being your awesome self and never be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Happy Halloween!🎃
So many truly love you and your family!! Thank you so much for being your true self!! You inspire WAYYY more than you could ever know!!! Proud of you!!
I knew that I loved your videos but you are now on my hero's list. I have so much respect for you for opening up about your ADHD and showing young people that they can live a successful life with it. I have aloved one who was diagnosed as an adult. Everyone said he was just a spoiled rotten kid but I knew better. He could not help himself. Back in those days it was not understood and there was no treatment.
I felt like you were telling my life story. I'm 62 and never diagnosed but have believed for a long time now that I am adhd. Always have felt that something is wrong with me. Unfortunately I really don't have any support and feel like this late in life it doesn't matter anymore. I'm proud of you and thankful for you helping with awareness. I always look forward to your videos and the joy that they bring to me. You, your mom and family are the best!!
Oh my goodness Pete, mad respect to you!!!! I have ADHD too and it's amazing to me how well you are able to put my thoughts (and SO much more) into words when I have so much difficulty articulating those things that I never even know where to begin. ......and showing your mess, keeping it so very real! Soooooooo much respect!!!! Also being so vulnerable and real with your emotions and struggles. I know you're a great actor, but I don't think this is acting. So raw and real and I just want to give you a huge hug! I'm so glad you found the real help that you needed and that your life is going so much better now than it was. I love your videos! Keep up the amazing work, and thanks for showing all your viewers who feel this too that they're not alone, and that there is help available. I know the struggle is real and awareness is so important. Meditation and community have been a huge help to me as well as other support. Sending love n light n hugs to anyone who needs it right now. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thank you for this! I really feel better now that you have really been the only one to talk about this! I Was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 11 years old! And I has been struggling with it ever since I was diagnosed, but I always though no one would talk about what it was like! And when I watched this i feel really happy! Thank you again for making this video!
Thank you for sharing your mental health struggles w/ us. It's really brave of you to open yourself up like this. I wanted to note the reason you were likely prescribed an anti-seizure medication, also known as an anticonvulsant, was that they work on the same area of the brain that the hyperactivity in your ADHD diagnosis stems from. Therefore, they're often prescribed to patients who struggle w/ hyperactivity, hypomania, or mania, such as ADHD or bipolar disorder, who have no history of seizures, especially if these patients have shown a history of being intolerant or refractory to more traditional medications for ADHD, such as lithium or dextromethamphetamine.
Hi Peet! I have add which is like adhd but without the hyperactive part, it is definitely a struggle, just getting ready for the day is hard enough for me. I have tried medications and nothing has worked for me, it is hard to understand that you have to live your whole entire life with it. I recommend fidgets, yes fidgets, they might seem a little kiddish but they really help! Thank you for being out their and opening up about it, it really makes my day ❤
Funfact, add doesn't exist, it's adhd too, the hyperactivity just doesn't show outwardly like it does with the cliché of adhd that usually comes to people's mind (basically the little boy that can't sit still etc kinda adhd). It's more common in afab (assigned female at birth) people, as symptoms oftentimes present differently in them compared to amab (assigned male at birth) people
I had it when young. I'm 53 now. In 2007 read Holy Bible and it helped me understand. Psalm 150 everything that has breath Praise Him in His Sanctuary! Thank you, Jesus 😍
Thank you for sharing your experience. I don't have ADHD, but I live in a student house with 16 people, of which 7 have ADHD or ADD. Some knew from a very young age, while others only knew after they moved in and found themselves relating to the "tested" ADHDers. I have learned that every ADHDer is different. You shouldn't judge anyone when they tell you they have it. Most of the time you don't even notice unless they are in an active mood or getting distracted. It does get crazy sometimes, but I love living here and I wouldn't want anyone to leave.
Thank you for this! I didn't get diagnosed until my late 20's, and learning about ADHD helped me to understand why my life and mind have been so impossible to deal with. Finally figuring out why I've struggled so much changed my life, but getting treatment certainly became a new massive mountain of BS to have to deal with. Things have been insanely difficult for me lately, and it's nice to see people talking about it.
I'm a teacher and I'm really committed to helping my pupils with ADHD, It's awful to hear stories of children being punished for things they genuinely can't control, I'd be really grateful if anyone in the comments (or even Peet!) could reply with anything that they personally found helped them to succeed/feel comfortable/do their best in school. Thanks everyone :)
Reminding students that it’s ok to go at their own pace. That does not make you dumb, lazy, or stupid. It just means you have more to work through and that’s just how you need to learn. I also have found as someone with ADHD that Gleam note taker is the best for reviewing for tests/studying, as 1. You can categorize/break down lectures into manageable chunks, and 2. You can not worry about catching everything in the moment and review it later. I find it best during lectures/sermons/talks if my hands are busy - I often doodle/sketch, but something else like knitting works too. The key is that it’s something relaxing and repetitive you don’t need to focus on. It helps ground you in the moment and stops mind wandering as much. Likewise, I find using text to speech software also super software huge. Keep your hands busy, put on some Lofi music (no lyrics haha!). Classical music might work for some - I can’t as I studied it growing up and will unintentionally start analyzing the music instead of listening lol 😂.
Pete, I happened to come across your video when I accidentally hit the shorts button trying to play another song then the current one. And let me tell you, you're not only inspiring you're also not alone. I also struggle with severe ADHD and that in adulthood gets you stigmatized as lazy, oftentimes I'm told it's an excuse, or that I just don't care about things enough to put in the adequate amount of energy towards the right things. However, people don't realize that when you have this disorder, all that makes this disorder what it is, is far more frustrating for us that suffer from it than those who are a part of our day today. The lack of empathy towards us because of our constant tardiness, our never ending interrupting, and our impulsiveness is more frustrating and upsetting for us then most people are aware of. If we had even an ounce of ourselves that could control our behavior(s) we wouldn't struggle with doing those things. It's out of our control that our brains just impulsively act before thinking it through all the way. Thus, why it's classified as a disorder. Anyways, I'd like to take this time to tell you thank you, for bringing ADHD to the table for what it is and how crippling it can be for an adult suffering with this disorder. I'm also an artist (more with visual arts) although different styles of therapy both compliment each other well. We should get together to do a mixed media art series. Even if it doesn't have to do with this topic specifically I would like to collaborate with you at some point. If you comment back I'll send you my contact information. Or find me on Facebook Red Romero is my name. I'm a female from New Mexico just to make sure you get the right profile should you be interested in working together. I hope you have a great day!
Thank you for the video! My son grew up with adhd and I so know what you are talking about. Our medical system made medication available to him, after he was diagnosed at age 8 - it was such a game changer. Good luck to you and your family! ❤️
My dad is a boomer and he has ADHD. He's also open minded and an all around good person. I told him about things ADHD can do to a person, helping explain some of the things he does. I'm AuDHD so I can relate.
I’ve had lots of death this year, so my usual ADHD nest became an ADHD/Depression nest that I try to touch at least a little every day, so it was so relieving seeing I’m not the only one that had to climb over things. Back when school told my family I have it, they refused to believe it, which has left me growing up coming up with my own ways to live life. I’m nearing 40, and I still have days I have to battle, but knowing others are also dealing with the same issues and feelings really does help. Thanks, Pete! Always a delight to see on my feeds! Xx!
Hey Peet, I just watched your video and wanted to let you know that I can totally relate to your experiences. I went through similar situations when I was younger, and it's not easy. I admire your courage to share your story and it's comforting to know that we're not alone. thank you
Thanks for making this video! One of our sons recently got diagnosed. I took him to a family therapy because I thought he was having behavior issues and processing issues. (And YES lack of motivation) I’ve been trying to educate myself as well as ask his therapist a lot of questions to be the best mom I can be for him. Hearing you explain what it is like to live with it day to day is so helpful.
😶 I feel like you are telling my story. I feel trapped in my own head half the time. My brain never stops and is always feeling like a ball of yarn that unraveled and someone stuffed it into a sack because it could never get organized and rolled back to being right again. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable. I appreciate you and look forward to every video. 💗
Peet, you're amazing, so kind, and generous! I'm a boomer mom and I have a child with adhd. It IS a constant struggle and medication DOES help. Ever since I saw a video of yours the first time, one where you were sound effecting your wonderful mother, I immediately knew you had a lot in common with my son, only he doesn't play the trombone! I remember thinking, "If he played the trombone he would be after me doing the same thing!" Then I started following you and your creativity and your love for your mom and your family never fail to make me think there is goodness in the world, and that there are so many beautiful, creative, loving people like yourself! Your life IS working out and extraordinarily so. Much love from Brazil!
Thank you for sharing your struggles. My house looks very similar to yours. I know what it’s like to struggle with time management and organization. The overwhelm is VERY real. Add to that having 2 kids, one of them with autism, being a single mom with no family support and severe panic attacks are the result. But again, thank you for sharing what you go through because I beat myself up everyday because I’m not good enough.
How brave! And truly, good goin' on your sharing! I understand and have, like you, and many, the same type of experience. I have found healing by faith and that understanding. I hear that in your sharing as well : ) I am really happy for you! I found your video shorts recently and how fun! Just watched the younger brother one where you dance through to your sister's room😁. I love, in this video, how thoroughly you describe what our thinking can be like and how you point out that we find a way to get tasks done. It's so good that you are offering to help and encourage. Thank youuu, Peet. You go! 💦🤗
So nice to actually see I'm not the only one who struggles with this (except the hyperactivity, I have the ADD variant so it's more internal for me). The people I know with ADD or ADHD don't really show how they deal with it.
Peet thank you for this! I was diagnosed in 1st grade. I am Full blown crazy Adhd! Thanks for keeping it real and showing your house. There is so much good to people like us. Sadly people often just see the hyper,crazy,disorganized and slightly annoying us. People often think we are lazy. Frankly we just struggle to focus long enough.I've been medicated my whole life. I am a huge advocate that if someone is diagnosed they should use meds. Meds have made a world of difference through school and work and even married life. Keep up the content. Be you! We love you for the open person you are.
It's great to talk about these things, I have a chronic pain auto immune disorder and when I was first diagnosed I was so alone and hated it. I had to do so much research and find answers for myself because even doctors didn't know much... now I help whoever Ican and pass on the things I know and have tried because like you said it may work out may not but it's worth a shot. Keep talking and being honest!!!
Thank you Peet, you have inspired me to keep on going I often feel alone that I have special and feel like there is know on like me in this world I also have been feeling like I should just give up but you truly have inspired me, have adhd as well and I got diagnosed at 2 or 3 and I’m now 13. I totally agree about that adhd is not a superpower, I struggle with math and reading, and have terrible grades in school, I often get bullied for my disabilities and because I am not as smart as them, I even get bullied for me being in special ed and that’s something I cannot control. But at the end of the day, there are lots of more people in this world like me, and watching your videos makes me feel a lot less alone, so I just want to say thank you for inspiring me and a lot of other people.❤❤❤
My youngest daughter was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 7 years old. She will be 16 in December. She does well in school because she is in the IEP program. Her focus projects are drawing and doing videos for her Tik Tok channel. Good job, Peet. 👍
If you consider medicating, just know that the doctor will keep upping your doses eventually until you hit the max dose. They do this because we grow a tolerance. After the max dose, there’s no more medicinal intervention. This is why behavioral therapy is absolutely necessary in order for us to help strengthen our hardwired focus. I’m not saying medication doesn’t help, but it’s risky and only temporary. It’s not a magic pill. I know therapy isn’t sexy, but it’s effective and long-standing. Wishing you the very best and yes I 100% understand. You’re not alone. You’re smart and you’re important. Put the time in. You’re worth it. Big love to my ADD kin. 🤗💖🌻
Omg yes! I think that’s one joy is to connect with others who also have ADHD. I’m so grateful you showed your room & also bc I’ve been procrastinating taken a shower. And I have double booked appointments for me and my daughter! Oh man 😅
You have a honest, loving heart and great personality! I truly love your video's! Your mom did an awesome job raising you and her family! Congratulations on working with all your issues! Wanting to help anyone out there that could use the help! ❤
My son has ADHD so bad and I wish more people would open up about it and how much it takes a toll on a person. It effects every part of his like and as a recovering addict who has 6 years of sobriety from pills, it was so so so hard for me to get him into a doctor to get him on something to help him. BUT I had to do something because even if i coyld try to help the outside of him there was no way i could help him calm down the way his mind couldn't stop ☹️. So we did and i found a doctor that actually listened and didnt just rely on meds there was so much more like meditation and more. I love that your talking about ao many things that shouldn't be hidden. I'm having my son watch this because vids like these make people feel less alone 💜 Also when it comes to cleaning I never knew for a loooong time that it was a part of ADHD, my mom and dad just called me last and I would just sit there and cry and cry because I looked at the big picture and got so overwhelmed and it would not get done and it would just get worse. I thought I WAS lazy and I thought that I was useless because even as an adult I have a hard time organizing and cleaning and keeping things the way that they need to be.
I have ADHD, but I was amazing at school, always top classes, I can't focus unless there's a tv playing in the background, I used to study in front of the tv, watching Korean drama, taking breaks in between but it was fun, but my ADHD got worst at highschool when my depression started, I was still doing amazing as student, but I NEVER WANTED TO GO TO SCHOOL, I was literally zooming out at classes because of something I saw out of the window or something I was reading in my book, I hated everyone there so I wasn't really wanna be there, my body wouldn't let me wake up in the morning even if I woke up, I wouldn't want to go, highschool was the worst for me, I was different, I had another secret life as an artist, it was stressful But now as an adult it's just I know what it is, I know it's not me, I know I need to fight it +my OCD, my depression but still some days I just don't wanna be, don't feel like existing It's so hard for me these days with my depression to get better at all I hate humans so much for causing me so much of what holding me back from living
I actually have OCD but show a lot of signs, symptoms of ADHD, but I am not sure if it's just my OCD or undiagnosed ADHD, if you don't mind helping me out a bit by figuring the differences, that would be great thanks :)
@@carrot632 OCD is almost the same as adhd but with different functions like in class you might tap the table like 9 times and u want do 10 so u tap once more and then u see a bug and u get distracted by literally naything
ADHD has it most of people since 1960 and lately in the years are getting more people with that ability to change the world for better. If may I suggest the best way to live with it is to find a hobby or sport to release frustration and adrenaline. Also, eat healthy food and do yoga or meditate that helps to control your inner anxiety and give you peace. Society make us believe that ADHD or ADD are syndromes and they are not … you guys came with a mission to this life and is to change this world for better not for worse🙏🏼🙏🏼 namaste♥️🌹
Thanks for sharing. I have a daughter diagnosed with ADHD. I totally relate to things in this video. Also the more I have learned about my daughter I think that I am probably ADHD too. Thanks for taking the time to talk openly.
I've been watching your channel since before you got laid off way, way back in the day, my brother. I remember that video like it was yesterday. It stung me too.
Thank you for explaining/educating on 80HD😁Love your content. 👍🏻😃 I’ve gone through the same struggles and worse. Failed school, suicidal, wasn’t diagnosed until age 37. You are ahead of the ball. Success to you! 🎉
Right here. It’s becoming so much more harder for me. I feel like my mind won’t stop racing , I can’t finish anything, and yes this impending doom. Time also is an issue. I have been on medication for years and it’s not working . I need some life skills to learn how to manage it. I am glad you posted this because I don’t feel so alone or that something is wrong. I am sorry you struggle with this!
Hi Peet. Your videos always come up for me when I’m thinking about you and hoping you’re doing well. But this one popped up at a time when I was struggling with something. This makes me feel less alone and that it is a reminder that we are all struggling with something I hope that you know that you have always been a bright spot to me and your videos always make me laugh. I personally do not have ADHD but I know someone who was and he went through similar things with school. Breaks my heart to know that he was struggling in this way but he found a way to navigate through his life differently. I love that you have an editor to help you with your business but what if you had an editor to help you with your life? Hear me out OK. What if you had someone who came in once a week or twice twice a week and helped you with things like organization, cooking, and cleaning? What if that person was there for you as an additional support to do the things that sometimes are hard for you? Well I don’t have ADHD sometimes for me certain tasks are overwhelming because I have a 40 hour week job and I am in graduate school and I think about what if I had someone that would just cleaned my house once a week that would help me so much. I know that might be another Financial piece but I think it will be where is it for you it might end up as a net positive for you financially because maybe you’ll be able to be even more productive than you are now. There are some sections of a population that have home health aides that help them with simple tasks like cooking and cleaning or companionship. I think we need to normalize this not just for our older population and elderly but also for people who are overwhelmed with their life because they have a lot of responsibilities or people with autism or people with ADHD. It was just a suggestion and I hope that it found you well You are so awesome and funny and smart and I am so glad that you were sharing your life with us. I think that having someone there to help you with your day-to-day task will be a bit of a learning curve for you but I have to believe that ultimately that help will end up being a net positive for you so that you can focus on the things that make your brain so brilliant!
Thanku You Peet! I know it's hard for you but hudge thanks for sharing! I struggle today especially and remaining myself it's not my fault is so relieving. Thank you!!
I feel this! I was diagnosed at 36!! and I got my child diagnosed at 12. it has taken so much more work than other diagnoses we needed, I feel. but I believe things happen like that and they ultimately have a purpose. we can better help those around us! thank you for sharingN
I am here. I just watched your video and I am the exact way. I am 61 and feel hopeless. My life is horrible. My only hope now is to move back to Michigan by my daughter who is like me and is succeeding. I feel i am worse off than she ever was. I am at my rock bottom and have no money for therepy not even a penny to my name. If things don't change I don't know if I will even be around. I feel defeated, lonely and unfixable. I have struggled with ADHD and learning disabilities all my life. Mine is attentive. My mind is hyper but my body is the opposite. The only thing that has gotten me this far is a popular adhd medicine that I sometimes use to much because it's not working like it use to. So I run short and end up being a zombie for a few days. If i stop taking it permanently I would never get out of bed. I have been on this meds for about 17 yrs and I feel my body is somewhat getting ammune to it. It works great for the first week or two then I have no motivation again. I think being off it when I am short and waiting until I can refill it again helps to reset my body and that's why it works the first couple of weeks. I watched one of your videos that showed what it was like when your meds kicked in and I thought oh my goodness that was a perfect description of what it does for me. Most people don't understand that it opens your eyes basically to see things you never seen before. I love your videos and I love your family. Oh by the way my youngest sisters hair is exactly the same color as yours and it's beautiful. Your unique and you do help people so please keep doing what your doing because it is your calling.
I am starting my own weekly series on adhd struggles. Would love to have you pop over sometime and give your feedback and Maybee even share your story if you feel comfortable. I am majorly shy and scattered but I’m trying to Push myself to do this and get through this
Watching you speak volumes to me. Your movements, vivacity, boiling brain, and this sensitive on the edge personnality are just like watching myself in the mirror. Since always I knew I had ADHD. Being in school unable to focus watching life outside. Having the solutions instantly in my head but how to proceed and decompose the troblem/ exercise so it bored me waiting on others doing their stuff and finally finding the solution. My writing was terrible as I am left handed too, dyslexic but excellent at grammar and ortograph. Idem learning other languages (I speak Polish French Anglais as 3 were my birth languages but I am Polish leaving in France). I learned English just by watching TV with original voices and a lecter. It's a Polish thing. I have an absolute ear too so music is very important. I suffer from sleepwalking too and failed my scolarity despite having great grades. I was bored an felt not at my place. When finally I was diagnosed at 19 with ADHD, DYSLEXIA AND PRECAUCIOUS BRAIN. But no one proposed me help with it despite being badly impacted by my ADHD and speed working brain. And for the mess, it's my always struggle just like keeping up with papers bills and organised myself. I had to do it but the feeling that I don't fit in at 37 never get away.
One thing i feel like isnt mentioned enough when i see adhd stuff is being diagnosed young and going through school with it It genuinely makes it hard to do stuff and ppl always say I'm using it as an execuse. Like i know what's wrong with me yet somehow im not allowed to acknowledge it-? Anyways, that aside- Nice video
where my adhd peeps at?!
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As a person with adhd It’s really nice and refreshing to know that there are creators out there with adhd who are talking about it- at the school I go to I get told constantly that I’m just “being dramatic” or “making up excuses” I even had a person say that it’s just something gen Z made up-
Well that's completely inaccurate. I remember ADD and ADHD being talked about when I was a child in elementary school. That was like over 24 years ago lol. It's definitely not "just a Gen Z thing" it's been a thing for several decades. :/ I'm sorry you're going through it. The resources are better now than back then though?
Ikr?
Same I know right
Yep, famous yters ik have it. Jacksepticeye, Markiplier, and Crankgameplays. They've talked about it some lot and it was rather refreshing, made me feel better with my own ADHD, happy to see people I've looked up to for years being open about it.
Omg that's ridiculous. IFKYK... yeah, but iyDkYDK
I’m a Baby Boomer, age 66, with severe ADHD. I was diagnosed when I was 53 years old & what a relief to finally understand who I was. I had struggled all through my life. I was in the top 5% of having a great memory - of course, mainly with topics which interest me!What a relief to be diagnosed. Thank you for the informative video. I enjoy your videos very much. I believe in making life fun & have always enjoyed entertaining kids which has been my strength in life. There ARE always positives to having ADHD. Ok, I’ll stop rambling-thanks again for the video!
Hi! I'm 56, diagnosed in my late 30's. So I understand, at least a little, how you feel/felt. You are certainly not alone. Thanks for sharing ❤
Man what a relief to be diagnosed with ADHD.
for me that wasn't until I was 60 years old.
I now have a new life with the help of medication.
I'm 45yrs old, take ADHD medication and my room looks just like yours!! ADHD truly can be crippling. I wish society took it more seriously. Thanks for speaking about it!❤️
44 and in same situation! 😂 This video makes me feel like one of the cool kids. 😂🎉😊 Without meds I can’t function.
@@objectivityisourfriend9631 Happy Pi day! Also ViHart had a video about tau, if you're interested.
@@lizhyink5636 thank you!
Sadly, my room looks like his also. Nice to see other adhd rooms cuz damn, I feel ashamed a LOT about it!!!
Permission to ask sir.
Please share what konda medication you take?
........and yeah my workroom? Is hectic as well. But my kinda hectic since i know where things around.
I'm a teacher and I also have ADHD. I have no problem sharing that with my students. I want them to know that you can grow up to be a successful adult with ADHD.
I understand the struggles and I'm hopeful I can help my students with it as well. Thanks for making this video. It's always encouraging to watch.
One of my favorite teachers growing up (jr high) also shared with the class his journey with ADHD, including the hard parts. Made us respect him even more and was definitely an encouragement!
Thank you for sharing this with your students. My 5th grade teacher told my parents that I would not amount to much. I set out to prove them wrong!
hi! i’m currently a college student majoring in elementary education and planning to be a literacy interventionist and i have ADHD as well! i’ve been quite nervous about how i’ll deal with it as a teacher and if i should tell my students, how i’ll deal with everything that comes with having adhd while teaching, etc, and your comment was very nice to see!
I'm also a teacher and just diagnosed about half a year ago. I haven't shared it with students yet but I can imagine doing that in the future. I hope I can make such a difference, too
Aaaah it's so cool to hear about a teacher that has it. I want to get tested but my parents won't take action and Im too scared to ask. But I feel like I should ask because I struggle to focus and stay on task in school, and daily tasks like chores.
thank you Peet! I'm 37, diagnosed at 26, with a masters degree, and I feel like I'm living in the edge of a complete mental breakdown every single day. the mental health issues that go along with adhd is so complex. people who don't have it, can't fully grasp what life is like. thank you for being vulnerable, that's not ready easy for us either.
I was diagnosed at 7… I only just realized within the last 18 months how complex this is. I somehow feel less broken & more broken at the same time.
@@timd381 I was diagnosed at 7/8 as well (I’m 20 now) and I’ve recently realized how much invalidation trauma I have from people downplaying it. It literally affects every aspect of my life, and recently finally getting the validation I’ve craved my entire life was so… freeing?
Thank u u are a gift from God
This triggered my emotions! I'm not alone. The mental health struggles are so tough.
I have a Masters and a Doctorate. If I can do it so can you!
I'm actually bawling. Thank you for sharing this. This is my house. This is my life. I'm 46 now, only diagnosed with ADHD when I was 38.
I started too also at the end! It seems so misunderstood and or lack of helpful tips for adults with adhd (inattentive).
I'm 57 and I have some pretty intense adhd. It's really hard. I'm unmedicated. Sending hugs Pete
You're awesome. You're doing the best you can.
Same... I have severe ADHD however I do not take any medications because I do not want it to alter with my brain chemistry.. I also feel like when I used to take medication, The medication used to bore my personality down.
Same here, 53 yo, add and unmedicated, instead of hyperactive, I suffer from depression, but meds cloud my mind even worse to the point of feeling detached and depersonalized.
I'm having the roughest of times on pre-menopause, it sucks
@@LourdesGzz ever tried Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? It may help and no meds. OMT might help with your depression too, it helped mine. I can't take meds, they literally guinea pigged me when I was younger and meds didn't work but they just kept giving more and more and now I have issues because of it. We live in a world where we are made to believe medication is our only option other than being unmedicated and miserable. You don't have to struggle just because you don't want to take meds. There are other ways, just don't give up trying to find something that helps you feel better. Good luck
same age here
@@Livia-dj1bv thats so true... it also takes away my hunger or my sex appetite, also unmedicated from that point
happy adhd awareness month!
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you too
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Hey peet
Thank u
It’s been so freeing how open people have been about having ADHD. Going from a 13 year old me being told “she’s just a lazy student stop using this as an excuse” to a 24 year old BAMF who was able to graduate full honors during a pandemic, that I can now proudly talk about my ADHD without shame ❤️❤️❤️
These are the sentiments of my heart. Having ADHD as an adult has proven to be SOME. THING. ELSE!
he says it himself that he is self diagnosing and doesnt actually know if he has it. There are a lot of people acting erratic like manic pixies. Social media has lead to a large increase in self diagnoses which make us look bad and makes others not take it seriously.
so well said!! I know its hard to be a kid with ADHD.. but its freaking "SOME THING ELSE" sometimes as an adult!! ITS doable though,, for anyone reading this! :)
Hang In and Hold On
Often to whatever we can and however we can
... It Gets Better
@@adrianflo6481 oh I didn't catch that, I though he had a diagnosis.
@@TieraOwens As someone who has a diagnosis but doesn't flaunt it like a giant penis i always keep my ears up when people like him start talking.
This isnt how most of us talk or act, its clear that he is playing it up for the video and even more suspect when he doesnt even care to get a diagnosis. Its just really hipp thses days to be different.
some of us who are different may not think its as fun.
Thank you for this! I was not diagnosed until I was an adult and I have a daughter who has also been diagnosed. The struggle is 💯 real. I spent most of my life wondering what was wrong with me or why I couldn't do things like everyone else. I really appreciate you being so honest and bringing attention to ADHD because many people still don't understand how unbelievably hard it can be to live with it. Much love, Peet!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is me...1000%!! 🥴😮💨😄
Same ×10000000!!!
I have ADHD too but here in Korea it’s super misunderstood and there’s not really any support for it especially at university 😢 being a girl with ADHD it’s even more difficult because it’s not recognised
Oh gosh, I can only imagine the pressure. 💔
@@laymanlinguist that’s because I’m an English teacher part time whilst at university lol
Pete, my son has ADHD and he's medicated and it makes a huge difference for him. It took a few tries to find the right medication for him but sticking with it was so worth it. I know medication is not for everyone but if you feel like your symptoms aren't controlled please consider talking with your doctor about it again. AND you are NOT dumb everywhere, you're just so intelligent they haven't figured out how to measure it yet.
I've never been diagnosed but I believe I have ADHD. My son was diagnosed with ADHD the Inattentive type and autism spectrum. It took us up until he was going into 8th grade to get him diagnosed. He is now finally excelling in school and loves it. The school we moved him to help so much. I totally feel this way and go through the same thing! I guess I should go in and see. Thank you for being you! Love you and what you do!
My brother has the same. He is able to afford a maid, a business partner who is opposite to him, and assistant. A partner who is similar but loves cleaning. It is hard to manage without medication if you don’t have money for sure. You’re killing it and I’m proud of you. I’m sorry it’s such a struggle though, but so proud of you for making this video
I always had great grades, so people didn't think I had ADHD. I do, it's just paired with giftedness. It's called twice-exceptional and it can suck. I've learned so much over the past year that explains so many of my behaviors that I had no idea were related to ADHD. I'm so glad you and other creators have been sharing about the struggles
Same ❤️, I just got diagnosed this year at 24. I always knew it deep down but my teachers never took me seriously
I am also twice-exceptional. I do fairly well in school. Usually. Because now that I’m in the marching band in high school it’s very hard to keep up with school work (especially with ADHD), so I’m not doing as well. But I’m above average in some subjects still.
HealthyGamerGG did a great video about gifted kids. I was never suspected to have ADHD due to being "gifted" in school. Nobody understood how much I was struggling and how it impacted my overall health.
Didn't get diagnosed until my 30s but soooo many things about my childhood suddenly make sense. I wonder what I could have accomplished with a proper support system instead of constantly being called a drama queen and told "you just love to hear yourself talk" by my parents.
I finished school and got a degree with an ok GPA. But every second of it was agony. Years of sleep deprivation and mental anguish 😵
Pretty sure my daughter has this. Teachers says if she'd put more effort into her work she would have a 4.0 but than say she has a temper (even though it's over quickly) she is hard to be friends with. Etc. Its really frustrating because they seem to think its behaviour issue instead of neurological.
I too was gifted in school, but suffered greatly in every other aspect of life.
Low self-esteem 🤚, never felt I measured up 🤚, got frustrated easily, and emotional when I couldn't figure something out 🤚, and so, so much more...
I started reading voraciously when I was 4, so they put me in kindergarten early.
I was placed in a "gifted" class when I was in 2nd grade, and from that point on, I was always placed only in gifted, advanced, and honors classes, which I excelled at.
But they never explained this to me, gave me a choice, or anything.
So I did my perfectionist thing, and gave it my all. Until hs, where I burnt out in 11th grade, and just couldn't do it anymore. I barely graduated with my class.
I never knew I could say no. And if I knew how much pressure those classes would put on my mental health, I most definitely would have.
But I went on to college, and got a 3.9 GPA, honors AS graduation, president's and dean's lists every semester, but got burned out again, half-way through my junior year.
If I knew I had ADHD, and was placed on the correct meds yrs ago, there is no telling what my accomplishments would have been!!
But alas, I was mis-diagnosed as having depression and anxiety, placed on anti-depressants (which did not help AT ALL) for 16 yrs!
It wasn't until I was 47, that I found out I had ADHD, and placed on the proper meds, which changed my life!!
I am eternally grateful to my new family doctor, who did not treat me as a drug-seeker, tested me for ADHD on my first visit with her, placed me on the proper meds, and has been a total support to me.
It just makes me sad, to think about what could have been, a little...😔
But today is a new day, and I look forward to working through the symptoms, and seeing where I can go from here...😇🙏✌️
As a person who has had ADHD all his life this hits really close to home
adhd gang here!! i’ve known i have adhd for years now but only recently i found out i was diagnosed as a kid. turns out my parents tried to cover it up and didn’t get me the help i needed. thank you so much for making this video, it’ll show people like my parents that having adhd isn’t something to be ashamed of.
Its misunderstood All the time to be honest
One thing you might want to take into consideration is that most people with ADHD also have time blindness which means that sometimes time feels like it just disappears and other times it can feel like one minute is an hour.
The amount of time that's just teleported by me in the past few days had been unreal. Feel like I've not accomplished anything but have so much to do 😒
Thank you, Peet, for doing this video. As a "boomer" mom of an adhd son I appreciate you helping people understand what it's been like for you. It is amazing how much we all have in common. Stay funny, stay positive, and tell your mom I said, Thank you.
I'm also a "boomer" mom of a now adult adhd son. I've seen his struggles his whole life and understand what you've been through. I appreciate you calling attention to this and for trying to help others. I just have one request. Please don't lump all "boomers" into one category and assume we don't get it. I love your channel and your amazing mom. Stay strong!
I am also a ‘boomer’ mom with a child that suffers. We are all in this together and only want the best for our children. Understanding and education is paramount in our support. My best to you and your family.
Everything you said, from a boomer 🤣😂🤣😂 Mum in Australia!
nahhh now aient no way the replys arent trolls 💀
@@imTunisian Actual subscriber. I don't troll. Peet and his family are good people. I respect that.
Thank you for this, Peet!! I’ve struggled with ADHD for all my life, being called “lazy” by my peers 24/7, getting told that i’m too smart to be failing, it’s PAIN to be constantly switching again and again from one topic to another, i’m already taking too long to write this comment because i keep getting distracted by random things, it’s so much more than just not paying attention. You’re an inspiration to me, and knowing you have the same condition that i do makes me so happy, because sometimes i feel like there’s no good ADHD representation out there, and seeing there’s popular UA-camrs and other internet people with it, and outside of the internet, other people just like me. And this is getting long, and i keep getting distracted (again) so i’ll say it one more time before i sign off: Thank you :D
One of the biggest hurtles with ADHD is getting medication, especially as a grown adult woman. Woman generally get diagnosed in their 30s , and no one wants to prescribe you medication because "you've made it this far" even though I'm seconds from collapse. It is supper upsetting
57, non medicated. We get treated poorly. I'm just doing the best I can. It's really hard
It's so underdiagnosed in girls. I'm a transgender man and I'm looking at getting assessed for it myself. Those of us socialised as girls frequently don't get assessed until adulthood and it is so damn hard. I feel your pain.
Can i ask what country you live in? Im swedish and got diagnosed with autism and depression and not actually ADHD. I was diagnoses as an adult and have not had any problems gotten medications. If i ever go back to school i would most likely be allowed to try amphetamines even tho i dont need it to function in my day to day and would never get dependant on drugs.
I was 31, now 54, and still can't get meds for ADHD.
Really depends in the country I guess. Have been diagnosed as a woman at 32 (the wait for those appointments was about a year) in early April 22, I found a psychiatrist who has been treating me with medication by the end of April 22.
There was some luck involved in finding this psychiatrist though. It was the 7th or so I called, everyone else was fully booked.
The medical system in Germany is decent enough in most areas (see my experience), but had I also pushed to find a therapist it would have looked worse I guess. Therapists are rare. I wanted to try adding one thing at a time and it has been a gigantic breakthrough for me.
Oh and my health insurance covers everything, which is normal here but reading about the US, I'm grateful for that
Wow Peet, you brought up SO many things that I have been through as well. I have ADHD, CPTSD, and some chronic pain and illness issues. I lost my job and health insurance and was seeking help as well medically. In the USA poor individuals are treated HORRIBLY. I finally was placed on disability and received health insurance that way. I thought I would die in the process though (I needed a major kidney surgery). Even with medication I still struggle.... but at least I know why and can accept it's not just me being unable to adult as well as others... it isn't something that I can just change or try harder at. I "get you" c completely and you have fast become one of my favorite UA-camrs. Thank you for opening up and sharing with us. It's always nice to not feel so alone in this journey we call life.
Peet has officially summoned his ADHD fans
Also, peet, we all support you!
Totally
Yassssss he just threw an ADHD spawn egg for me
Peet, thank you for your brutal honesty. ADHD has a stigma that needs to be addressed and obliterated. ANYONE can have it. Thank you for sharing what you go through. You’re right…someone needed to hear this and you are helping so many people by sharing your journey. You are an inspirational human being.❤️❤️❤️
Hi Pete! My son and myself have ADHD. Unfortunately, back in the day they didn’t have ADHD diagnosis. I struggled through my whole life feeling I was so stupid. I’m much older now and my son still has it but thank God he has a good job and his work through it. Well I think you’re marvelous Pete hang in there kiddo you’re doing a great job in life!
Thank you so much for making this video, it's so relatable-everything about it-and I wish that people would realise that it is okay to talk about your nd and it isn't something to hide from
I suspect I might have ADHD and currently seeking a diagnosis, and videos like these have really helped me through this journey. Thank you Peet for sharing your experience and spreading awareness.
Yep me too. It can be hard sometimes
Kudos, Peet! I was the "lazy, uninterested, unmotivated" teenager who was actually just really struggling to keep up day to day. I don't have ADHD, but ADD. I have to make lists of everything, and even then I will forget things. Going to the grocery store is invariably a frustrating experience because despite my best efforts, I will forget one or two things that I really needed. (Oddly enough, like you, I seem to have really good spatial apptitude. When I was a teenager, my dad got pissed off because I was mowing my name in the back yard with the riding lawnmower. Then when he noticed I was doing it in cursive, he was impressed lol!) It's a daily struggle, and a lot of people are very impatient with folks like us, but at least we all get it! I think you're amazing.
I love you Peet. You are so brave to share your challenges with so many people. We all struggle with something. No one goes through life without difficulties and no one should ever go through life alone. I wish I could hug you. ❤
My son I thought “was” ADHD in his childhood. He’s now 32 and 2 months ago moved back in with me. From your first few minutes before you had to go to the dentist I now realize he still has it. Thank you Peet!! Thank you, thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Now. I have a lot learn about how it affects him today.
I don't think it goes away...
I had a stroke reading the first sentence. The first sentence has bad grammar. Please fix it.
I don't think I have ADHD, but they've never really been able to tell me. The first 15 seconds of this video were so relatable for me, to the point where I had to pause the video and take a deep breath. I love how you've made an entire video on this, and so grateful as well. With the ADHD tendencies I have, this was crazy close to home for me.
You can try for a screening with a psychologist, psychiatrist too. ('Trists can prescribe medical and 'gists can't, iirc). I did a paper and computer test, both said yes and I was diagnosed by my therapist who had a license to. So ever since my diagnosis I've been learning more and more about me and recognizing things and coping properly, working through it more and more.
I started crying. UGH-- Emotional Dysregulation!! 🙄
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Same
Same. I don't think I have ADHD but some of the symptoms are extremely relatable! I don't want to wake up and start my day, it feels like I'm frozen in my bed. I have to literally "motivate" myself to do small things. It takes me hours to take a shower. I relate so much to what he said "overcome obstacles". It tires me so much thinking about just the 5min preparation I need to do before 😳.
I wast most of my time, doing random and meaning less stuff I just get into without intention. I'm basically frozen when I'm doing one task, and it consumes most of my time.
I want to be a top student, but when I try to study, I only can focus for a little time, or if I do, I focus for longer hours but then I completely cannot focus the whole day. I feel so damn dumb all the kids around me learn quickly, but I take so much time. Even tho, If I'm to look at it the other way, I'm bright and intelligent, but I always need different approaches to help myself learn.
I also get random anxiety attacks and the feeling of "everything is falling apart and it's my fault." It seems too much because I think I can't do anything to make it better.
Thank you for anyone who read it, it's something I don't share with anyone at my place because I just hate people looking at me with pity and they don't even understand anyway.
I might not have ADHD but I don't think the thing I've been labeling as "laziness" and hurting myself so much, is definitely not from my concious mind!
All the love and support to the people suffering tho! In my opinion you all heroes. 🙂
Thank you for being such an inspiration! As someone who has severe ADHD this made me feel less alone. Thank you so much Peet ❤
I find myself smiling through all of your videos and then this one brought tears to my eyes. I feel your adhd struggles and I’m sorry that you had to go through so much trouble before getting proper treatment to help.
I have struggled my entire life, not understanding why I was failing at the basic things in life. It wasn’t until my daughter was recently diagnosed, that I finally realized I have adhd.
You truly are such a beautiful, genuine person. Thank you for being you and sharing your kindness with the world
A lot of my friends deal with ADHD and hearing your story I’m sure my friends would feel a lot better about themselves ❤
Edit: TYSM for all the likes ｡^‿^｡
I needed to hear this today. I'm 31 and waiting for a diagnosis on the NHS. It means if I wait I'll get treatment for free which is great, it also means I've been waiting more than a year and like yourself I can't afford to go private. It's tough when you realise something is wrong and you can't do anything about it cause you can't get a doctor to look at you! I'm gonna check out donefirst and see if there's anything similar in the UK :) Thanks Peet
What is NHS
@@sowmikavadrevusowmikavadre2584 The National Health Service is the publicly funded healthcare system in England. The NHS was a lot better but currently it is under funded and under resourced so wait times can be years.
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 5yrs back in the 1987. Have lived with it my entire life. U are definitely not alone
The worst part is how angry I am at myself for my messy environment, unfinished projects, and forgotten tasks. It makes life harder for future me and I can only blame myself.
I am so, so impressed with your bravery, tenacity, talent and respect for yourself❤️. I don’t have ADHD but as a teacher I often witness the struggles. My heart goes out to you. Everyone has something going on so never forget that you’re not alone!
I think you just made your most important video! You rock!
ps I’m expecting to receive your new book tomorrow! Thank you for all of the joy you spread!
Hey Peet, I just want to remind you that you are incredibly gifted! You have such amazing musical talent, performing talent, comedic timing, and such a great, big, loving heart of gold! These things are SO important and necessary in this sad, tired world. I feel certain that you have a positive impact on everyone you meet and everyone who watches your content. Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with the world!
I have autism and ADHD. Numbers and music come easy to me, but I always lose focus with language, tasks, basically anything overcomplicated or uninteresting. I forget where I am sometimes, I impulse buy, I get anxiety and I'm a disorganized mess, and it's even worse that I struggle with social nuances and sensory experiences in touch and sound thanks to autism. Despite that, I'm on track to complete my second college course in music, and in two years I'll be in uni for engineering to build a career in manufacturing equipment. Or at least that's the loose plan in mind 😅
It's, uhh, sorta fun and sorta not
WOW. Im happy for you. Thanks to your comment now I see that my 15 yr. Old can make It too. He was diagnosed with ADHD since he was 7 AND he's been struggling with school a lot. But he wants a career in engineering AND I just hope that he can make It.
@@karinahernandez3297 Don't hope. It got me nowhere. Hoping I pass an exam will only set me back with anxiety, stress and self-assured comparisons. Instead, help. Listen to his needs, adjust to them in your home life, support him with gaps in his education by inspiring interest in the subjects, and he should do just fine. Also, getting him to visit a college open day for engineering would give a good idea of what he's pursuing. It's hard for us ADHD people to focus on things we're not interested in, or even the things we are interested in sometimes. You need to be there to bring perspective to your son, so my hope is that he can get the right support and find a career path he enjoys. Sorry if this sounds blunt or rude in any way, or sorry if I'm apologising for nothing, idk. It's 12 in the night and I can't really think rn
@@karinahernandez3297 it's important that your son is aware of his needs too btw. Good luck with getting him through high school and college, I'm glad my original comment managed to have an impact on you
Boomer here…. I needed to hear this. I’m going to check out the Done platform. For myself. I think you are so very talented and love your UA-cams and your family. Am also a follower of Jax. I think you and your compadres are the freshest, most exciting new wave of entertainment.
You are such a beautiful and inspiring soul! 😍 And I am so glad you found help with ADHD and continue to achieve so much irrespective of the poverty yoz grew up in! Wishing you only the best!
I agree that it's so misunderstood and that's why I literally just keep it to myself and suffer alone.. thank you for this video and talking about this
You got this Peet! Please don’t get so hard on yourself. You’re doing the best you can, each day. I’m so glad that you’re bringing awareness to ADHD. You described some aspects of the disorder that I had no idea existed. Thank you so much for all you do. Keep on being your awesome self and never be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Happy Halloween!🎃
So many truly love you and your family!! Thank you so much for being your true self!! You inspire WAYYY more than you could ever know!!! Proud of you!!
I knew that I loved your videos but you are now on my hero's list. I have so much respect for you for opening up about your ADHD and showing young people that they can live a successful life with it. I have aloved one who was diagnosed as an adult. Everyone said he was just a spoiled rotten kid but I knew better. He could not help himself. Back in those days it was not understood and there was no treatment.
I felt like you were telling my life story. I'm 62 and never diagnosed but have believed for a long time now that I am adhd. Always have felt that something is wrong with me. Unfortunately I really don't have any support and feel like this late in life it doesn't matter anymore. I'm proud of you and thankful for you helping with awareness. I always look forward to your videos and the joy that they bring to me. You, your mom and family are the best!!
Please try to find a therapist. I'm 70 and just diagnosed.
I'm in the middle of getting diagnosed at 38. You are amazing! Happy ADHD awareness month Peet!!
Oh my goodness Pete, mad respect to you!!!! I have ADHD too and it's amazing to me how well you are able to put my thoughts (and SO much more) into words when I have so much difficulty articulating those things that I never even know where to begin. ......and showing your mess, keeping it so very real! Soooooooo much respect!!!! Also being so vulnerable and real with your emotions and struggles. I know you're a great actor, but I don't think this is acting. So raw and real and I just want to give you a huge hug! I'm so glad you found the real help that you needed and that your life is going so much better now than it was. I love your videos! Keep up the amazing work, and thanks for showing all your viewers who feel this too that they're not alone, and that there is help available. I know the struggle is real and awareness is so important. Meditation and community have been a huge help to me as well as other support.
Sending love n light n hugs to anyone who needs it right now. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thank you for this! I really feel better now that you have really been the only one to talk about this! I Was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 11 years old! And I has been struggling with it ever since I was diagnosed, but I always though no one would talk about what it was like! And when I watched this i feel really happy! Thank you again for making this video!
Thank you for sharing your mental health struggles w/ us. It's really brave of you to open yourself up like this. I wanted to note the reason you were likely prescribed an anti-seizure medication, also known as an anticonvulsant, was that they work on the same area of the brain that the hyperactivity in your ADHD diagnosis stems from. Therefore, they're often prescribed to patients who struggle w/ hyperactivity, hypomania, or mania, such as ADHD or bipolar disorder, who have no history of seizures, especially if these patients have shown a history of being intolerant or refractory to more traditional medications for ADHD, such as lithium or dextromethamphetamine.
Hi Peet! I have add which is like adhd but without the hyperactive part, it is definitely a struggle, just getting ready for the day is hard enough for me. I have tried medications and nothing has worked for me, it is hard to understand that you have to live your whole entire life with it. I recommend fidgets, yes fidgets, they might seem a little kiddish but they really help! Thank you for being out their and opening up about it, it really makes my day ❤
Funfact, add doesn't exist, it's adhd too, the hyperactivity just doesn't show outwardly like it does with the cliché of adhd that usually comes to people's mind (basically the little boy that can't sit still etc kinda adhd). It's more common in afab (assigned female at birth) people, as symptoms oftentimes present differently in them compared to amab (assigned male at birth) people
I had it when young. I'm 53 now. In 2007 read Holy Bible and it helped me understand. Psalm 150 everything that has breath Praise Him in His Sanctuary! Thank you, Jesus 😍
Thank you for sharing your experience. I don't have ADHD, but I live in a student house with 16 people, of which 7 have ADHD or ADD. Some knew from a very young age, while others only knew after they moved in and found themselves relating to the "tested" ADHDers. I have learned that every ADHDer is different. You shouldn't judge anyone when they tell you they have it. Most of the time you don't even notice unless they are in an active mood or getting distracted. It does get crazy sometimes, but I love living here and I wouldn't want anyone to leave.
Thank you for this! I didn't get diagnosed until my late 20's, and learning about ADHD helped me to understand why my life and mind have been so impossible to deal with. Finally figuring out why I've struggled so much changed my life, but getting treatment certainly became a new massive mountain of BS to have to deal with. Things have been insanely difficult for me lately, and it's nice to see people talking about it.
I'm a teacher and I'm really committed to helping my pupils with ADHD, It's awful to hear stories of children being punished for things they genuinely can't control, I'd be really grateful if anyone in the comments (or even Peet!) could reply with anything that they personally found helped them to succeed/feel comfortable/do their best in school. Thanks everyone :)
Reminding students that it’s ok to go at their own pace. That does not make you dumb, lazy, or stupid. It just means you have more to work through and that’s just how you need to learn. I also have found as someone with ADHD that Gleam note taker is the best for reviewing for tests/studying, as 1. You can categorize/break down lectures into manageable chunks, and 2. You can not worry about catching everything in the moment and review it later. I find it best during lectures/sermons/talks if my hands are busy - I often doodle/sketch, but something else like knitting works too. The key is that it’s something relaxing and repetitive you don’t need to focus on. It helps ground you in the moment and stops mind wandering as much. Likewise, I find using text to speech software also super software huge. Keep your hands busy, put on some Lofi music (no lyrics haha!). Classical music might work for some - I can’t as I studied it growing up and will unintentionally start analyzing the music instead of listening lol 😂.
Pete, I happened to come across your video when I accidentally hit the shorts button trying to play another song then the current one. And let me tell you, you're not only inspiring you're also not alone. I also struggle with severe ADHD and that in adulthood gets you stigmatized as lazy, oftentimes I'm told it's an excuse, or that I just don't care about things enough to put in the adequate amount of energy towards the right things. However, people don't realize that when you have this disorder, all that makes this disorder what it is, is far more frustrating for us that suffer from it than those who are a part of our day today. The lack of empathy towards us because of our constant tardiness, our never ending interrupting, and our impulsiveness is more frustrating and upsetting for us then most people are aware of. If we had even an ounce of ourselves that could control our behavior(s) we wouldn't struggle with doing those things. It's out of our control that our brains just impulsively act before thinking it through all the way. Thus, why it's classified as a disorder. Anyways, I'd like to take this time to tell you thank you, for bringing ADHD to the table for what it is and how crippling it can be for an adult suffering with this disorder. I'm also an artist (more with visual arts) although different styles of therapy both compliment each other well. We should get together to do a mixed media art series. Even if it doesn't have to do with this topic specifically I would like to collaborate with you at some point. If you comment back I'll send you my contact information. Or find me on Facebook Red Romero is my name. I'm a female from New Mexico just to make sure you get the right profile should you be interested in working together. I hope you have a great day!
Thank you for the video!
My son grew up with adhd and I so know what you are talking about.
Our medical system made medication available to him, after he was diagnosed at age 8 - it was such a game changer.
Good luck to you and your family! ❤️
My dad is a boomer and he has ADHD. He's also open minded and an all around good person. I told him about things ADHD can do to a person, helping explain some of the things he does. I'm AuDHD so I can relate.
I’ve had lots of death this year, so my usual ADHD nest became an ADHD/Depression nest that I try to touch at least a little every day, so it was so relieving seeing I’m not the only one that had to climb over things. Back when school told my family I have it, they refused to believe it, which has left me growing up coming up with my own ways to live life. I’m nearing 40, and I still have days I have to battle, but knowing others are also dealing with the same issues and feelings really does help. Thanks, Pete! Always a delight to see on my feeds! Xx!
Hey Peet, I just watched your video and wanted to let you know that I can totally relate to your experiences. I went through similar situations when I was younger, and it's not easy. I admire your courage to share your story and it's comforting to know that we're not alone. thank you
Thanks for making this video! One of our sons recently got diagnosed. I took him to a family therapy because I thought he was having behavior issues and processing issues. (And YES lack of motivation) I’ve been trying to educate myself as well as ask his therapist a lot of questions to be the best mom I can be for him. Hearing you explain what it is like to live with it day to day is so helpful.
😶 I feel like you are telling my story. I feel trapped in my own head half the time. My brain never stops and is always feeling like a ball of yarn that unraveled and someone stuffed it into a sack because it could never get organized and rolled back to being right again. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable. I appreciate you and look forward to every video. 💗
Peet, you're amazing, so kind, and generous! I'm a boomer mom and I have a child with adhd. It IS a constant struggle and medication DOES help. Ever since I saw a video of yours the first time, one where you were sound effecting your wonderful mother, I immediately knew you had a lot in common with my son, only he doesn't play the trombone! I remember thinking, "If he played the trombone he would be after me doing the same thing!" Then I started following you and your creativity and your love for your mom and your family never fail to make me think there is goodness in the world, and that there are so many beautiful, creative, loving people like yourself! Your life IS working out and extraordinarily so. Much love from Brazil!
Thank you so much for making this video!! I feel this on a whole other level!!
I love you and your amazing spirit!! Thank you for being so open and encouraging ❤️
thoughts on it all??
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Great
Most people are to scared to talk about this stuff so you a great we support you!
Thanks for sharing your experiences. It really helps me feel less alone with my experience
You are great person ❤️
Thank you for sharing your struggles. My house looks very similar to yours. I know what it’s like to struggle with time management and organization. The overwhelm is VERY real. Add to that having 2 kids, one of them with autism, being a single mom with no family support and severe panic attacks are the result. But again, thank you for sharing what you go through because I beat myself up everyday because I’m not good enough.
How brave! And truly, good goin' on your sharing! I understand and have, like you, and many, the same type of experience. I have found healing by faith and that understanding. I hear that in your sharing as well : ) I am really happy for you! I found your video shorts recently and how fun! Just watched the younger brother one where you dance through to your sister's room😁. I love, in this video, how thoroughly you describe what our thinking can be like and how you point out that we find a way to get tasks done. It's so good that you are offering to help and encourage. Thank youuu, Peet. You go! 💦🤗
So nice to actually see I'm not the only one who struggles with this (except the hyperactivity, I have the ADD variant so it's more internal for me). The people I know with ADD or ADHD don't really show how they deal with it.
Peet thank you for this! I was diagnosed in 1st grade. I am Full blown crazy Adhd! Thanks for keeping it real and showing your house. There is so much good to people like us. Sadly people often just see the hyper,crazy,disorganized and slightly annoying us. People often think we are lazy. Frankly we just struggle to focus long enough.I've been medicated my whole life. I am a huge advocate that if someone is diagnosed they should use meds. Meds have made a world of difference through school and work and even married life. Keep up the content. Be you! We love you for the open person you are.
It's great to talk about these things, I have a chronic pain auto immune disorder and when I was first diagnosed I was so alone and hated it. I had to do so much research and find answers for myself because even doctors didn't know much... now I help whoever Ican and pass on the things I know and have tried because like you said it may work out may not but it's worth a shot. Keep talking and being honest!!!
Thank you Peet, you have inspired me to keep on going I often feel alone that I have special and feel like there is know on like me in this world I also have been feeling like I should just give up but you truly have inspired me, have adhd as well and I got diagnosed at 2 or 3 and I’m now 13. I totally agree about that adhd is not a superpower, I struggle with math and reading, and have terrible grades in school, I often get bullied for my disabilities and because I am not as smart as them, I even get bullied for me being in special ed and that’s something I cannot control. But at the end of the day, there are lots of more people in this world like me, and watching your videos makes me feel a lot less alone, so I just want to say thank you for inspiring me and a lot of other people.❤❤❤
This hits home right now. Thank you for being you 💚
My youngest daughter was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 7 years old. She will be 16 in December. She does well in school because she is in the IEP program. Her focus projects are drawing and doing videos for her Tik Tok channel. Good job, Peet. 👍
If you consider medicating, just know that the doctor will keep upping your doses eventually until you hit the max dose. They do this because we grow a tolerance. After the max dose, there’s no more medicinal intervention. This is why behavioral therapy is absolutely necessary in order for us to help strengthen our hardwired focus. I’m not saying medication doesn’t help, but it’s risky and only temporary. It’s not a magic pill. I know therapy isn’t sexy, but it’s effective and long-standing. Wishing you the very best and yes I 100% understand. You’re not alone. You’re smart and you’re important. Put the time in. You’re worth it. Big love to my ADD kin. 🤗💖🌻
Omg yes! I think that’s one joy is to connect with others who also have ADHD. I’m so grateful you showed your room & also bc I’ve been procrastinating taken a shower. And I have double booked appointments for me and my daughter! Oh man 😅
You have a honest, loving heart and great personality! I truly love your video's! Your mom did an awesome job raising you and her family! Congratulations on working with all your issues! Wanting to help anyone out there that could use the help! ❤
My son has ADHD so bad and I wish more people would open up about it and how much it takes a toll on a person. It effects every part of his like and as a recovering addict who has 6 years of sobriety from pills, it was so so so hard for me to get him into a doctor to get him on something to help him. BUT I had to do something because even if i coyld try to help the outside of him there was no way i could help him calm down the way his mind couldn't stop ☹️. So we did and i found a doctor that actually listened and didnt just rely on meds there was so much more like meditation and more. I love that your talking about ao many things that shouldn't be hidden. I'm having my son watch this because vids like these make people feel less alone 💜
Also when it comes to cleaning I never knew for a loooong time that it was a part of ADHD, my mom and dad just called me last and I would just sit there and cry and cry because I looked at the big picture and got so overwhelmed and it would not get done and it would just get worse. I thought I WAS lazy and I thought that I was useless because even as an adult I have a hard time organizing and cleaning and keeping things the way that they need to be.
I have ADHD, but I was amazing at school, always top classes, I can't focus unless there's a tv playing in the background, I used to study in front of the tv, watching Korean drama, taking breaks in between but it was fun, but my ADHD got worst at highschool when my depression started, I was still doing amazing as student, but I NEVER WANTED TO GO TO SCHOOL, I was literally zooming out at classes because of something I saw out of the window or something I was reading in my book, I hated everyone there so I wasn't really wanna be there, my body wouldn't let me wake up in the morning even if I woke up, I wouldn't want to go, highschool was the worst for me, I was different, I had another secret life as an artist, it was stressful
But now as an adult it's just I know what it is, I know it's not me, I know I need to fight it +my OCD, my depression but still some days I just don't wanna be, don't feel like existing
It's so hard for me these days with my depression to get better at all
I hate humans so much for causing me so much of what holding me back from living
I actually have OCD but show a lot of signs, symptoms of ADHD, but I am not sure if it's just my OCD or undiagnosed ADHD, if you don't mind helping me out a bit by figuring the differences, that would be great thanks :)
@@carrot632 OCD is almost the same as adhd but with different functions like in class you might tap the table like 9 times and u want do 10 so u tap once more and then u see a bug and u get distracted by literally naything
@@slashifyu1453 oh I see, thanks!
@@carrot632 ye np
ADHD has it most of people since 1960 and lately in the years are getting more people with that ability to change the world for better.
If may I suggest the best way to live with it is to find a hobby or sport to release frustration and adrenaline.
Also, eat healthy food and do yoga or meditate that helps to control your inner anxiety and give you peace.
Society make us believe that ADHD or ADD are syndromes and they are not … you guys came with a mission to this life and is to change this world for better not for worse🙏🏼🙏🏼 namaste♥️🌹
Thanks for sharing. I have a daughter diagnosed with ADHD. I totally relate to things in this video. Also the more I have learned about my daughter I think that I am probably ADHD too. Thanks for taking the time to talk openly.
I've been watching your channel since before you got laid off way, way back in the day, my brother. I remember that video like it was yesterday. It stung me too.
I think you're awesome. Don't give up. All my best wishes. From Colombia for you!
Thank you for explaining/educating on 80HD😁Love your content. 👍🏻😃 I’ve gone through the same struggles and worse. Failed school, suicidal, wasn’t diagnosed until age 37.
You are ahead of the ball. Success to you! 🎉
Right here. It’s becoming so much more harder for me. I feel like my mind won’t stop racing , I can’t finish anything, and yes this impending doom. Time also is an issue. I have been on medication for years and it’s not working . I need some life skills to learn how to manage it. I am glad you posted this because I don’t feel so alone or that something is wrong. I am sorry you struggle with this!
Hi Peet. Your videos always come up for me when I’m thinking about you and hoping you’re doing well. But this one popped up at a time when I was struggling with something.
This makes me feel less alone and that it is a reminder that we are all struggling with something
I hope that you know that you have always been a bright spot to me and your videos always make me laugh.
I personally do not have ADHD but I know someone who was and he went through similar things with school. Breaks my heart to know that he was struggling in this way but he found a way to navigate through his life differently.
I love that you have an editor to help you with your business but what if you had an editor to help you with your life? Hear me out OK. What if you had someone who came in once a week or twice twice a week and helped you with things like organization, cooking, and cleaning? What if that person was there for you as an additional support to do the things that sometimes are hard for you? Well I don’t have ADHD sometimes for me certain tasks are overwhelming because I have a 40 hour week job and I am in graduate school and I think about what if I had someone that would just cleaned my house once a week that would help me so much.
I know that might be another Financial piece but I think it will be where is it for you it might end up as a net positive for you financially because maybe you’ll be able to be even more productive than you are now.
There are some sections of a population that have home health aides that help them with simple tasks like cooking and cleaning or companionship. I think we need to normalize this not just for our older population and elderly but also for people who are overwhelmed with their life because they have a lot of responsibilities or people with autism or people with ADHD.
It was just a suggestion and I hope that it found you well
You are so awesome and funny and smart and I am so glad that you were sharing your life with us.
I think that having someone there to help you with your day-to-day task will be a bit of a learning curve for you but I have to believe that ultimately that help will end up being a net positive for you so that you can focus on the things that make your brain so brilliant!
Thanku You Peet! I know it's hard for you but hudge thanks for sharing! I struggle today especially and remaining myself it's not my fault is so relieving. Thank you!!
I feel this! I was diagnosed at 36!! and I got my child diagnosed at 12. it has taken so much more work than other diagnoses we needed, I feel. but I believe things happen like that and they ultimately have a purpose. we can better help those around us! thank you for sharingN
I was born to a Boomer so my adhd was handled in fearing me into everything
I am here. I just watched your video and I am the exact way. I am 61 and feel hopeless. My life is horrible. My only hope now is to move back to Michigan by my daughter who is like me and is succeeding. I feel i am worse off than she ever was. I am at my rock bottom and have no money for therepy not even a penny to my name. If things don't change I don't know if I will even be around. I feel defeated, lonely and unfixable. I have struggled with ADHD and learning disabilities all my life. Mine is attentive. My mind is hyper but my body is the opposite. The only thing that has gotten me this far is a popular adhd medicine that I sometimes use to much because it's not working like it use to. So I run short and end up being a zombie for a few days. If i stop taking it permanently I would never get out of bed. I have been on this meds for about 17 yrs and I feel my body is somewhat getting ammune to it. It works great for the first week or two then I have no motivation again. I think being off it when I am short and waiting until I can refill it again helps to reset my body and that's why it works the first couple of weeks. I watched one of your videos that showed what it was like when your meds kicked in and I thought oh my goodness that was a perfect description of what it does for me. Most people don't understand that it opens your eyes basically to see things you never seen before. I love your videos and I love your family. Oh by the way my youngest sisters hair is exactly the same color as yours and it's beautiful. Your unique and you do help people so please keep doing what your doing because it is your calling.
I am starting my own weekly series on adhd struggles. Would love to have you pop over sometime and give your feedback and Maybee even share your story if you feel comfortable. I am majorly shy and scattered but I’m trying to Push myself to do this and get through this
Love this. Love watching your videos. Keep up the good work. I've never been diagnosed but have symptoms. Thanks for sharing this with me.
Watching you speak volumes to me. Your movements, vivacity, boiling brain, and this sensitive on the edge personnality are just like watching myself in the mirror. Since always I knew I had ADHD. Being in school unable to focus watching life outside. Having the solutions instantly in my head but how to proceed and decompose the troblem/ exercise so it bored me waiting on others doing their stuff and finally finding the solution. My writing was terrible as I am left handed too, dyslexic but excellent at grammar and ortograph. Idem learning other languages (I speak Polish French Anglais as 3 were my birth languages but I am Polish leaving in France). I learned English just by watching TV with original voices and a lecter. It's a Polish thing. I have an absolute ear too so music is very important. I suffer from sleepwalking too and failed my scolarity despite having great grades. I was bored an felt not at my place. When finally I was diagnosed at 19 with ADHD, DYSLEXIA AND PRECAUCIOUS BRAIN. But no one proposed me help with it despite being badly impacted by my ADHD and speed working brain. And for the mess, it's my always struggle just like keeping up with papers bills and organised myself. I had to do it but the feeling that I don't fit in at 37 never get away.
I started crying because it's a relief not to be fuckin alone in this...the struggle is so real
One thing i feel like isnt mentioned enough when i see adhd stuff is being diagnosed young and going through school with it
It genuinely makes it hard to do stuff and ppl always say I'm using it as an execuse. Like i know what's wrong with me yet somehow im not allowed to acknowledge it-?
Anyways, that aside-
Nice video
You're Special!!! Don't let anyone tell you differently!!! All the best for & your family.
I don't have ADHD but I have ASD and only discovered at aged 35.
i feel u man, but this video is really nice, i have adhd too