This was ME! I was diagnosed a year into working for myself. I didn't realize I had always leaned on my 9-5 to structure my day and I couldn't get anything done on my own!
Were you able to be a successful freelancer after your diagnosis? I am a teacher and the structure really helps me, but I started a copywriting business and am hoping to transition into full time freelancing. I worry I won’t have the discipline without an exterior schedule.
getting on medication has been an absolute game changer for me. Mine was getting to the point of actually impeding my life in a terrifying manner before my doctors finally listened. Now I'm working towards being a freelancer and I'm so excited and hopeful for my future. Thank you for sharing with us!
I'm so sorry it was such a scary experience! I'm glad we found each other and glad you're trying out working for yourself. It's hard but so rewarding. Thanks for watching 🧡
I’m 31 and just found out this year that I’ve had an ADHD diagnosis since I was 6 or 7… I was beyond mad. Now I’m working to learn about it and how to be successful with it. Thank you for posting this and being open about the real struggle that is ADHD.
I totally you feel you. I remember being really mad at alllllllll the teachers and professors who yelled at me for interrupting, or bad behavior when it was like.... do you not see there is a problem here? haha It sounds like you took the high road and I hope this video was a little bit of help on your journey. Thank you so much for watching and commenting 🧡
I’m 46 and I basically diagnosed myself a year ago when my stylist was talking about her adhd. I knew right away. I had been seeing a psychiatrist for several years and was being treated for major depression and generalized anxiety. I can’t help but think how my life would be different had I been diagnosed early in life. Or even 10-15 years ago. At this point every aspect of my life is a mess. And even with diagnosis and treatment I can’t seem to get it together. Thanks for sharing your story. And I TOTALLY relate to blurting things out! I’m getting much better now that I’m medicated 🤞🏻
Don't give up, Dawn. I'm so sorry that it took so long for you to get the diagnosis and treatment. The grief we feel when it happens is completely normal, but please don't let it overshadow the fact that you are being treated and getting better. I'm rooting for you so, so hard 💛
Agreed with Afra! and yes, it can feel very defeating some days but other days very energizing. So strange how it changes very rapidly, but all the more reason to find others who "get it" 🧡 thank you both for being here
I was diagnosed 5 months ago and I learning how to manage it now... I still have problem focusing but i will increase the medication soon. I have so many ideas all the time... it is crazy!!! but I enjoy my brain more now. the key is to learn about your adhd and work with it not agains it
Just got diagnosed at 31 and I run my photography business. With reflection, I see why I feel so behind on my goals and the track I want to be on. So glad I am going to see a psychiatrist soon! I’m so over feeling overwhelmed and distracted and like I don’t have control of my schedule and life. I relate to many things you’ve said - I’m not super hyper or loud but my mind goes many places all at once and I dive into unnecessary projects. I’m excited for focus and calm finally 😌
Omg I’m so glad I found this video. I was diagnosed at the start of this year at the age of 39! I also am a skin picker (now I know it’s OCD thanks to my psychiatrist). Also running a business and find myself feeling like an imposter all the time.
THANK YOU! I’ve been hoping to find help with my ADHD & business. I literally came across this video by sheer accident. I’m 50 and just found out a year ago that I have both types of ADHD plus GAD on top of the clinical depression I was diagnosed with over 20 yrs ago. I haven’t even watched the entire video yet and I’m motivated to get out of bed, get ready for my day, & then get to work.
I feel you so much. I was diagnosed for ADHD when I was 27 and now I'm 30. My OCD was diagnosed last year. Finally being medicated for my ADHD was a life changing moment and being medicated for my OCD helps me to regulate myself way better.
Thank you for sharing your challenges and what you did to overcome them. This took a lot of courage and I am grateful. It can bo so difficult to seek help. In my past career asking for this type of help will normally be a career ending decision.
This was a brave and incredibly helpful video, Christina. There are so many of us - I believe that 4-5% of the population is way low. I've been coaching folks with ADHD wiring for a couple of decades and notice that many people exhibit many of the traits associated with ADHD who would never consider themselves as part of the tribe! Rather than seeing and living with our Ferrari brains and bicycle brakes as an indication that we're broken (the name"deficit disorder" isn't anything anyone would sign up for!), we're also gifted in so many ways - quick thinking, creative, innovative, warm, caring and much more. Over 85% of entrepreneurs are considered ADHD. We can learn how to work around the challenges and max out on the gifts to have happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. Just remember - YOU ARE NOT BROKEN, just wired differently! Good on you for opening up and sharing. Thank you.
Of course and thank you for all the good work you do in helping ADHDers feel seen and heard. I like thinking of my brain as a ferrari instead, that's a more fun analogy than others I've heard. Thank you for watching and for this sweet insight + comment 🧡
Diagnosed at 22 after struggling for years, got thru college deans list but that’s really when it became obvious to me. I was upset it came so late but I’m grateful that I got diagnosed earlier than a lot of people and I can learn how to work with myself to reach my potential. If you’re watching these types of videos and are wondering if you have ADHD please go see a professional and get second opinions for sure.
Christina! Gah! Your story feels so eerily familiar! It’s so frustrating to me people give me the side-eye after I tell them I like to nap after my morning coffee. Thank you for sharing your story, it’s truly validating so many things that have felt off and awkward throughout my entire life. Gonna go binge your other ADHD videos at 2x speed now 😅 🙏
I feel SO seen. As someone who was diagnosed at the age of 6 and wasn’t ever medicated long term, so I thought I had “grown out of it” I am totally struggling now that I’m running my own business!! 😩 Thank you for sharing this. Helps a lot
Oh my goodness of course! Thank you for watching and commenting 🧡 It can be confusing and frustrating to navigate but it's all normal (which somehow is even more frustrating sometimes haha). I wish you the best and I'm so glad we were able to connect here.
I've learned a lot about ADHD given my ex was severe... and just recently started to think I might be, but a highly functioning one. So much of what you do I also do!! Now I'm convinced I need to do the test to find out if I may in fact be undiagnosed. Thanks for making this video. Grateful!
I'm sorry to hear you've been having symptoms, but thank you for watching and I'm glad I could shed some light on this for you. It's been wonderful to get support and help in my life around this and I hope you can find the same.
I was nearly 65 when I was diagnosed! now I realize that all the struggles I dealt with all those years were not character flaws, but Neuro divergence. unfortunately, I can't take stimulants because of a congenital heart issue. I'm hoping other meds will help. I still need to talk with a doctor about meds.
I hear you on stimulants, they don't always make my heart happy either. I find I have to exercise a lot and when I don't.... sometimes it's a very late night of little to no sleep 😹
Thank you so much. I think we often ’mask’ it. I think I have it - with my creative business, I’m easily distracted. I will sell one product for a couple of months, become bored and no longer challenged by it, I then switch to making and selling another product. I’ve become aware of this over the last year or so. I finally decided to focus on my ‘passion’ and that should hopefully mean that I stay in ‘lane’ for a longer-rather than changing lanes/products frequently. Thank you for sharing your experience. An online business gives us so much flexibility x
SO much, it’s really life-giving and I’m glad that you’re finding what works for you. I know it can be challenging but it sounds like you’re honing in on what lights you up, and that is so exciting 😍
Amazing video. This is exactly me, similar story and has inspired me to get back on my meds because there are certain aspects of my business that I completely neglect when I'm not medicated because my ADHD brain will not engage.
Thank so much for sharing this I can totally relate, I’m super adhd, once I was diagnosed I realized how many people in my circle of friends were also adhd.
I had the same thing with one of my videos. One got 30.000 views as I just started with UA-cam and I couldn't breathe because of it. It felt like imposter syndrome, but I also developed so much anxiety around it. It lasted now for 2 years, until I found out that I have ADHD with 34. And although it felt like a heavy burden in the beginning. I kind of feel relieved to know what is happening with me all my life and why I've always felt so different. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and advice.
Oh my goodness! Thank you for sharing. It's so interesting how similar our stories are, albeit in different mediums. I definitely understand what you mean about feeling relief.
Great information. Thank you for the share - incredible to be so successful and face such a barrier before the reframe!! I love the term "neurodivergent" - wonderful!
this same thing happened to me after a really good month last year, I ended up being so overwhelmed that I had to cancel a bunch of orders and close down my shop for a month, and it hasn't really been the same since😭 I've been researching a lot of ADHD stuff though I'm gonna try to see a therapist soon though and get an actual diagnosis!
I'm so sorry to hear about that, that sounds like it wasn't an easy choice but hopefully a good one in the long-term scheme of things. Thinking of you tonight 🧡
I skin pick SO bad. I was diagnosed a year ago at 24. My best friend growing up had ADHD so I thought no way I have ADHD. I was good at school but that’s because I had structure. When I graduated I really really struggled.
I'm sorry to hear that but if it's any relief this is super common says my therapist. You get to a point where you can't keep coping and then it all falls apart. I had an experience like that, I hope you were able to find some peace eventually!
Great vid! You found a way to really capture the ADHD experience. It's impressive! I and my ADHD are different in plenty of ways but similar in other ways. Way more than 2% has ADHD. Not sure where you got that statistic.
Courageous! Thank you for your candid insights on founders with ADHD. It helps others like us not feel like we struggle alone. I left practicing Medicine 2 years ago to COACH the proven solutions for ADHD to founders/business owners and their kids. It is SO misunderstood and SO treatable!
I was diagnosed last year at 31 years old. Finally made sense why I was constantly switching my career goals/focus, even after becoming an entrepreneur I kept wanting to work on different business ideas.
YES! Sounds familiar haha. I'm so glad you decided to look into for yourself and I hope you're doing better. Thanks so much for watching. Is there anything else I could cover that would help you understand ADHD in entrepreneurship?
@@ChristinaScalera Do you have any tips for sticking with and growing one business idea at a time? I tend to want to chase every idea that pops into my head, which makes it hard to actually grow. 😅 I currently own a publishing company and I help writers learn how to write diverse characters, so I have a couple different products & services for writers, but I'm constantly thinking of other business ideas to start (some of them are compatible with my current business so I can eventually add them to my offerings, but some of them are completely different, like home organization 😅).
@@VanessaMarieBooks thank you for this. It's helpful to know more about what you do and what you're looking for. Is it that each idea is that much more interesting than the next? Or, do you not trust yourself to be successful with one thing? I genuinely don't know-- just some things for you to journal about (since you like writing and reading 😉) I've also passed this off to my team so hopefully we can make a video soon that elaborates on how to focus, and how I found my focus (after many, many failed detours haha)
@@ChristinaScalera It's that I get bored after a while and want to do something new. My brain constantly craves novelty, which is why short term projects work great for me, but longer projects take me forever to finish and 95% of the time I don't actually finish them. But, I do cycle back through old interests. So if I start something and then get bored and move on, eventually once enough time passes (could be a few months or a few years), I'll eventually want to go back to working on what I started. Also, I do struggle with imposter syndrome and that has an effect on it as well. I am working on the imposter syndrome with my therapist though. I guess I'm wondering how to push pass the boredom and stick with it. It's not really feasible starting a new business every 2 years. 😅
Vanessa just to say I’m exactly the same in business. I had a super successful biz but kept wanting to change it. And almost every day I change my elevator pitch etc. I closed that biz down and went round in circles for years trying to make a decision on what I wanted to do next (while pursuing multiple other interests by studying) now I’m back doing almost the same thing and really want to stick with this motivation long enough to get some automaton and passive income in place so if I loose interest, it can still run. Also have about 4 other biz ideas so I’m trying to create an umbrella brand that things can run under. 🤦🏼♀️ I totally feel your pain lol
Just hearing you say that I deserve to run a business made me cry. I've been running a business and lately I've been feeling disabled. Adhd is classified as a disability in my country (Aus). I know I'm not disabled in a sense where I am incapable of being able to work, but subconsciously I feel that my business would run better if I didn't have adhd and I get upset at that. Sometimes I feel like I'm doing damage to my neuro-typical employees by subjecting them to my brain, where they feel like they have to make consessions for me, or work around my adhd and I feel so guilty and ashamed about that. I also struggle with social skills and often get "foot in mouth" disease when conversing with colleagues. This all leads to voices saying that I don't deserve to be a successful business woman, or be happy or deserve a life that isn't a constant battle with my brain. I'm trying my best, and it sucks when my best is not good enough. So hearing you say that I do broke me. Thanks for making this video
Of course you deserve to have a career you love ❤️ I know it can be really hard when you compare yourself to others and where they are, but things just progress a little differently with adhd. Try doing one thing for your business every day and you’ll see a big difference in a month 😎
I want to emphasize that it is not over-diagnosed. It’s projected that it is actually undiagnosed in women and adults more generally. We are constantly under diagnosed because of misdiagnoses and outdated research methods. I was misdiagnosed for years with anxiety, major depression, and then bipolar disorder because I was combination so it wasn’t simply bouncing off the walls or day dreaming. While I couldn’t pay attention to save my life, I was also hyperactive without even leaving my seat. I also had 20+ years of experience masking ADHD symptoms as a survival mechanism. And instead of being recognized as having hyperactivity followed by ADHD burnout, it was seen as manic and depressed episodes. I love that people are starting to bring awareness to ADHD in entrepreneurship, but it’s a lot more complicated than being late or a racing mind. Hence why I was misdiagnosed and treated for a disorder I never had ❤
I get paralyzed and am a marketer. I won't make a video for like a week and a half.. Not consistent but now that I found out why I'll figure out how to deal
I have all these symptoms before. I went to seek help and at first I was mis- diagnosed and it pains me a lot.Until I went out from my comfort zone and venture to being an entrepreneur create my own channel too.
This is me, but instead of coffee it's Dr.Pepper that I'm addicted to! I also lose track of time and get hyper focused in my day dreams and other distractions! Imposter Syndrome! ✅ Depression ✅ & Social Anxiety ✅! For years I had no idea that this was related to my a.d.d. and "slowness".
Wow! That thing about coffee 😳 that just me 😅. It explains a lot. Found out this week that I have ADHD at my 49 😅😅😅 there is a lot to discover now about my brain 🧠
No volume control😂😂 Im both. Blabber & loud. My mom always said she was going to get my ears checked. I think theres way more ppl that has it. Everything made sense when i looked at cousins, dad, etc and seen signs
I do have quite a few and while I've shared them here or there, this would be a great future video. I'll add it to my filming list. Some other things that have helped are setting my clocks early (but I close my eyes so I don't know how much ahead they are). Similarly, I will always schedule appointments on my calendar for 15 minutes before they start so I show up and I'm on time or early instead of being perpetually late. I have been off my adderall (I lost all three bottles I've been prescribed over the past few months) and drinking lots of coffee instead again, which is a good/bad situation. I feel more creative without the medicine but I definitely get more done while I'm on it. Shocking, it keeps me focused, haha. I also have a totally different schedule than most people. I only have meetings or calls on Tuesdays and sometimes Wednesdays which gives me lots of time Thursday-Monday to hyperfocus, relax, travel or film. I stopped trying to make myself fit into a box of "I have to work these days/hours" and just started working whenever it feels right, even if that's 10pm like last night. Is this what you were looking for or were you hoping for more insight in a different area as far as productivity goes?
I actually have not taken it in a very long time! It was helpful but it just became too annoying to get, since my doctor of 10+ years was in Atlanta and it's a controlled substance. I've moved states twice since my diagnosis so I should probably find another provider but I haven't yet.
How did you get to the point of “doing what you know” related to the start up of your business. How did you get over the hump of getting the internal gears moving? Getting over the fear of failure or that maybe you weren’t ready? Did any of that provide you anxiety or ADHD PARALYSIS? Great video, thank you!
Lol at the ketamine then I went into orbit when you said Percolator 🤣. I can totally relate to all that you describe. I am not diagnosing my self w ADHD.
That is me!!! And same with meds….I, unlike some that abuse it, Can perfectly go to sleep. However, because of family and friends judgement, stoped taking meds…
I decided to go back to the doc because this last year has been chaos… and no one really realizes but me… so this time… I won’t tell those who have judged me
It has always been difficult for me to focus sometimes. So can you please tell me what should I do. ? How can I get my focus ? And how can I concentrate?
Brain mapping & neurofeedback are game changers. You dont have to live with it. Your brain can heal itself. Work with a professional to help with forming new habits & organization.
I only found out I had ADHD in my early 50's. I have had a successful career in a public service. But I get your full on imposter syndrome, how you struggle with weird elements of your workload. I will say that the one thing I found incredibly supportive - although I am not bound to it is my Stoicism and journalling - it helps me unravel my life, my thoughts, and my hyperfocus... plus being kind to myself
I've not watched a video of someone with ADHD that I have related with more symptom wise than you. Because everyones symptoms are so varied its not often you find someone who has so many of the same symptoms! I'm working on getting a diagnosis at the moment but it takes so long :(
I know, it is a long wait. But stick with it because whether it's ADHD or something else, it feels really good to have some answers. I'm glad this video was helpful and I'm sorry to hear about your symptoms.
I. Struggling so hard, I've been trying to finish my master thesis for a year now, and I just get lost with little details or doubts that are not really relevant... But I just can't control it... Not even medicated, it's been very hard in my fist ever job, and finance management
This was ME! I was diagnosed a year into working for myself. I didn't realize I had always leaned on my 9-5 to structure my day and I couldn't get anything done on my own!
So crazy! I'm glad someone noticed and helped you through it, and that you're on your own now killin' it
Were you able to be a successful freelancer after your diagnosis? I am a teacher and the structure really helps me, but I started a copywriting business and am hoping to transition into full time freelancing. I worry I won’t have the discipline without an exterior schedule.
getting on medication has been an absolute game changer for me. Mine was getting to the point of actually impeding my life in a terrifying manner before my doctors finally listened. Now I'm working towards being a freelancer and I'm so excited and hopeful for my future. Thank you for sharing with us!
I'm so sorry it was such a scary experience! I'm glad we found each other and glad you're trying out working for yourself. It's hard but so rewarding. Thanks for watching 🧡
I’m 31 and just found out this year that I’ve had an ADHD diagnosis since I was 6 or 7… I was beyond mad. Now I’m working to learn about it and how to be successful with it. Thank you for posting this and being open about the real struggle that is ADHD.
I totally you feel you. I remember being really mad at alllllllll the teachers and professors who yelled at me for interrupting, or bad behavior when it was like.... do you not see there is a problem here? haha It sounds like you took the high road and I hope this video was a little bit of help on your journey. Thank you so much for watching and commenting 🧡
I’m 46 and I basically diagnosed myself a year ago when my stylist was talking about her adhd. I knew right away. I had been seeing a psychiatrist for several years and was being treated for major depression and generalized anxiety. I can’t help but think how my life would be different had I been diagnosed early in life. Or even 10-15 years ago. At this point every aspect of my life is a mess. And even with diagnosis and treatment I can’t seem to get it together. Thanks for sharing your story. And I TOTALLY relate to blurting things out! I’m getting much better now that I’m medicated 🤞🏻
Don't give up, Dawn. I'm so sorry that it took so long for you to get the diagnosis and treatment. The grief we feel when it happens is completely normal, but please don't let it overshadow the fact that you are being treated and getting better. I'm rooting for you so, so hard 💛
Agreed with Afra! and yes, it can feel very defeating some days but other days very energizing. So strange how it changes very rapidly, but all the more reason to find others who "get it" 🧡 thank you both for being here
I was just diagnosed this year at age 59. Medication has been a game-changer.
I'm so glad to hear it 😀
Hey, thanks for sharing, I am debating taking medication myself....hmmm
I'm 60..what helped you?
I was diagnosed 5 months ago and I learning how to manage it now... I still have problem focusing but i will increase the medication soon. I have so many ideas all the time... it is crazy!!! but I enjoy my brain more now. the key is to learn about your adhd and work with it not agains it
So true! Good on you for taking good care of yourself with this.
I have all these feelings, all the time. Thank you for being so vulnerable with us
Always!! Love you
Just got diagnosed at 31 and I run my photography business. With reflection, I see why I feel so behind on my goals and the track I want to be on. So glad I am going to see a psychiatrist soon! I’m so over feeling overwhelmed and distracted and like I don’t have control of my schedule and life. I relate to many things you’ve said - I’m not super hyper or loud but my mind goes many places all at once and I dive into unnecessary projects. I’m excited for focus and calm finally 😌
This is truly a game changer. I’m so happy you felt something was off and took care of yourself 🧡
Omg I’m so glad I found this video. I was diagnosed at the start of this year at the age of 39! I also am a skin picker (now I know it’s OCD thanks to my psychiatrist). Also running a business and find myself feeling like an imposter all the time.
Thank you for watching, I'm glad we found each other
Our stories are so similar! Diagnosed at 31 with anxiety and turns out at I actually have ADHD and didt receive my formal diagnosis until 36!
THANK YOU! I’ve been hoping to find help with my ADHD & business. I literally came across this video by sheer accident.
I’m 50 and just found out a year ago that I have both types of ADHD plus GAD on top of the clinical depression I was diagnosed with over 20 yrs ago.
I haven’t even watched the entire video yet and I’m motivated to get out of bed, get ready for my day, & then get to work.
I'm so happy it helped, and so glad we found each other! 🙌
I feel you so much. I was diagnosed for ADHD when I was 27 and now I'm 30. My OCD was diagnosed last year. Finally being medicated for my ADHD was a life changing moment and being medicated for my OCD helps me to regulate myself way better.
They are so common together. I have OCD too! I’m so glad you found a system that works for you. Thanks for watching Firda 💕
@Christina Scalera what medication do you use for OCD? I have OCD as well too intrusive thoughts. I'm trying to get medication for adhd
Thank you for sharing your challenges and what you did to overcome them. This took a lot of courage and I am grateful. It can bo so difficult to seek help. In my past career asking for this type of help will normally be a career ending decision.
Of course, my pleasure. I hear you! I was a lawyer and anything mental health related is a no-go for that community
This was a brave and incredibly helpful video, Christina. There are so many of us - I believe that 4-5% of the population is way low. I've been coaching folks with ADHD wiring for a couple of decades and notice that many people exhibit many of the traits associated with ADHD who would never consider themselves as part of the tribe! Rather than seeing and living with our Ferrari brains and bicycle brakes as an indication that we're broken (the name"deficit disorder" isn't anything anyone would sign up for!), we're also gifted in so many ways - quick thinking, creative, innovative, warm, caring and much more. Over 85% of entrepreneurs are considered ADHD.
We can learn how to work around the challenges and max out on the gifts to have happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. Just remember - YOU ARE NOT BROKEN, just wired differently!
Good on you for opening up and sharing. Thank you.
Of course and thank you for all the good work you do in helping ADHDers feel seen and heard. I like thinking of my brain as a ferrari instead, that's a more fun analogy than others I've heard. Thank you for watching and for this sweet insight + comment 🧡
Diagnosed at 22 after struggling for years, got thru college deans list but that’s really when it became obvious to me. I was upset it came so late but I’m grateful that I got diagnosed earlier than a lot of people and I can learn how to work with myself to reach my potential. If you’re watching these types of videos and are wondering if you have ADHD please go see a professional and get second opinions for sure.
Amen! Thank you for watching and I'm glad you were able to get the support you needed.
Christina! Gah! Your story feels so eerily familiar! It’s so frustrating to me people give me the side-eye after I tell them I like to nap after my morning coffee. Thank you for sharing your story, it’s truly validating so many things that have felt off and awkward throughout my entire life. Gonna go binge your other ADHD videos at 2x speed now 😅 🙏
hahaha IYKYK. I'm glad these are helpful and also, good for you for taking care of yourself in the unique way you need it 🥰
I feel SO seen. As someone who was diagnosed at the age of 6 and wasn’t ever medicated long term, so I thought I had “grown out of it” I am totally struggling now that I’m running my own business!! 😩 Thank you for sharing this. Helps a lot
Oh my goodness of course! Thank you for watching and commenting 🧡 It can be confusing and frustrating to navigate but it's all normal (which somehow is even more frustrating sometimes haha). I wish you the best and I'm so glad we were able to connect here.
Thank you for sharing this!! I was recently diagnosed at 34 years old and just so helpful to hear other women's stories
I'm glad it was helpful, happy to share this journey with you
I've learned a lot about ADHD given my ex was severe... and just recently started to think I might be, but a highly functioning one. So much of what you do I also do!! Now I'm convinced I need to do the test to find out if I may in fact be undiagnosed. Thanks for making this video. Grateful!
I'm sorry to hear you've been having symptoms, but thank you for watching and I'm glad I could shed some light on this for you. It's been wonderful to get support and help in my life around this and I hope you can find the same.
I was nearly 65 when I was diagnosed! now I realize that all the struggles I dealt with all those years were not character flaws, but Neuro divergence. unfortunately, I can't take stimulants because of a congenital heart issue. I'm hoping other meds will help. I still need to talk with a doctor about meds.
I hear you on stimulants, they don't always make my heart happy either. I find I have to exercise a lot and when I don't.... sometimes it's a very late night of little to no sleep 😹
I'm 60 finding out too
@@TannisHenriksenyou still have hope
Thank you for sharing!!!!
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much. I think we often ’mask’ it. I think I have it - with my creative business, I’m easily distracted. I will sell one product for a couple of months, become bored and no longer challenged by it, I then switch to making and selling another product. I’ve become aware of this over the last year or so. I finally decided to focus on my ‘passion’ and that should hopefully mean that I stay in ‘lane’ for a longer-rather than changing lanes/products frequently. Thank you for sharing your experience. An online business gives us so much flexibility x
SO much, it’s really life-giving and I’m glad that you’re finding what works for you. I know it can be challenging but it sounds like you’re honing in on what lights you up, and that is so exciting 😍
I feel seen . This is how I am. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Amazing video. This is exactly me, similar story and has inspired me to get back on my meds because there are certain aspects of my business that I completely neglect when I'm not medicated because my ADHD brain will not engage.
I'm so glad you're taking good care of yourself now! Thanks for watching.
Thank so much for sharing this I can totally relate, I’m super adhd, once I was diagnosed I realized how many people in my circle of friends were also adhd.
isn't it funny how like attracts like? thanks for watching and glad we found even more friend in our corner
I had the same thing with one of my videos. One got 30.000 views as I just started with UA-cam and I couldn't breathe because of it. It felt like imposter syndrome, but I also developed so much anxiety around it. It lasted now for 2 years, until I found out that I have ADHD with 34. And although it felt like a heavy burden in the beginning. I kind of feel relieved to know what is happening with me all my life and why I've always felt so different. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and advice.
Oh my goodness! Thank you for sharing. It's so interesting how similar our stories are, albeit in different mediums. I definitely understand what you mean about feeling relief.
This is exactly me, now that my business is successful I’m feeling so overwhelmed it’s hard to open emails!
Yesss it happens. But you can do it on your own terms 🧡
Ahhh I'm so glad you made this video!!! This is awesome and vulnerable and just so down to earth!!! I am late diagnosed too!!! (29)
Late but not too late! Thanks for watching :D
Thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing your story!!
Thank you for watching 🙏🏼
Very helpful
Thanks 👏🏽
THis was useful... Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Great information. Thank you for the share - incredible to be so successful and face such a barrier before the reframe!! I love the term "neurodivergent" - wonderful!
I wish I came up with that but I did not. Happy to have you here and thanks for watching! 🧡
This was so helpful.
thank you! and thank you for watching 🥰
this same thing happened to me after a really good month last year, I ended up being so overwhelmed that I had to cancel a bunch of orders and close down my shop for a month, and it hasn't really been the same since😭 I've been researching a lot of ADHD stuff though I'm gonna try to see a therapist soon though and get an actual diagnosis!
I'm so sorry to hear about that, that sounds like it wasn't an easy choice but hopefully a good one in the long-term scheme of things. Thinking of you tonight 🧡
WOW!I had no idea the skin picking and clock setting ahead were symptoms. I was like "get outta my head" Im glad you shared your story.
Yes, the more I learn the more symptoms I uncover. I wish you the best, thank you for watching 🧡
I skin pick SO bad. I was diagnosed a year ago at 24. My best friend growing up had ADHD so I thought no way I have ADHD. I was good at school but that’s because I had structure. When I graduated I really really struggled.
I'm sorry to hear that but if it's any relief this is super common says my therapist. You get to a point where you can't keep coping and then it all falls apart. I had an experience like that, I hope you were able to find some peace eventually!
Great vid! You found a way to really capture the ADHD experience. It's impressive! I and my ADHD are different in plenty of ways but similar in other ways.
Way more than 2% has ADHD. Not sure where you got that statistic.
Courageous! Thank you for your candid insights on founders with ADHD. It helps others like us not feel like we struggle alone. I left practicing Medicine 2 years ago to COACH the proven solutions for ADHD to founders/business owners and their kids. It is SO misunderstood and SO treatable!
Oh wow! What a journey! It definitely is misunderstood. Thanks for watching.
I was diagnosed last year at 31 years old. Finally made sense why I was constantly switching my career goals/focus, even after becoming an entrepreneur I kept wanting to work on different business ideas.
YES! Sounds familiar haha. I'm so glad you decided to look into for yourself and I hope you're doing better. Thanks so much for watching. Is there anything else I could cover that would help you understand ADHD in entrepreneurship?
@@ChristinaScalera Do you have any tips for sticking with and growing one business idea at a time? I tend to want to chase every idea that pops into my head, which makes it hard to actually grow. 😅 I currently own a publishing company and I help writers learn how to write diverse characters, so I have a couple different products & services for writers, but I'm constantly thinking of other business ideas to start (some of them are compatible with my current business so I can eventually add them to my offerings, but some of them are completely different, like home organization 😅).
@@VanessaMarieBooks thank you for this. It's helpful to know more about what you do and what you're looking for. Is it that each idea is that much more interesting than the next? Or, do you not trust yourself to be successful with one thing? I genuinely don't know-- just some things for you to journal about (since you like writing and reading 😉)
I've also passed this off to my team so hopefully we can make a video soon that elaborates on how to focus, and how I found my focus (after many, many failed detours haha)
@@ChristinaScalera It's that I get bored after a while and want to do something new. My brain constantly craves novelty, which is why short term projects work great for me, but longer projects take me forever to finish and 95% of the time I don't actually finish them. But, I do cycle back through old interests. So if I start something and then get bored and move on, eventually once enough time passes (could be a few months or a few years), I'll eventually want to go back to working on what I started.
Also, I do struggle with imposter syndrome and that has an effect on it as well. I am working on the imposter syndrome with my therapist though.
I guess I'm wondering how to push pass the boredom and stick with it. It's not really feasible starting a new business every 2 years. 😅
Vanessa just to say I’m exactly the same in business. I had a super successful biz but kept wanting to change it.
And almost every day I change my elevator pitch etc.
I closed that biz down and went round in circles for years trying to make a decision on what I wanted to do next (while pursuing multiple other interests by studying)
now I’m back doing almost the same thing and really want to stick with this motivation long enough to get some automaton and passive income in place so if I loose interest, it can still run.
Also have about 4 other biz ideas so I’m trying to create an umbrella brand that things can run under. 🤦🏼♀️
I totally feel your pain lol
Just hearing you say that I deserve to run a business made me cry. I've been running a business and lately I've been feeling disabled. Adhd is classified as a disability in my country (Aus). I know I'm not disabled in a sense where I am incapable of being able to work, but subconsciously I feel that my business would run better if I didn't have adhd and I get upset at that.
Sometimes I feel like I'm doing damage to my neuro-typical employees by subjecting them to my brain, where they feel like they have to make consessions for me, or work around my adhd and I feel so guilty and ashamed about that.
I also struggle with social skills and often get "foot in mouth" disease when conversing with colleagues. This all leads to voices saying that I don't deserve to be a successful business woman, or be happy or deserve a life that isn't a constant battle with my brain. I'm trying my best, and it sucks when my best is not good enough.
So hearing you say that I do broke me. Thanks for making this video
Of course you deserve to have a career you love ❤️ I know it can be really hard when you compare yourself to others and where they are, but things just progress a little differently with adhd. Try doing one thing for your business every day and you’ll see a big difference in a month 😎
I want to emphasize that it is not over-diagnosed. It’s projected that it is actually undiagnosed in women and adults more generally. We are constantly under diagnosed because of misdiagnoses and outdated research methods. I was misdiagnosed for years with anxiety, major depression, and then bipolar disorder because I was combination so it wasn’t simply bouncing off the walls or day dreaming. While I couldn’t pay attention to save my life, I was also hyperactive without even leaving my seat. I also had 20+ years of experience masking ADHD symptoms as a survival mechanism. And instead of being recognized as having hyperactivity followed by ADHD burnout, it was seen as manic and depressed episodes.
I love that people are starting to bring awareness to ADHD in entrepreneurship, but it’s a lot more complicated than being late or a racing mind.
Hence why I was misdiagnosed and treated for a disorder I never had ❤
I thought I was depressed this helps me wanna to go see if I can get help medically
I’m definitely not a dr! But seeing one is a great step to see what’s going on for you.
I get paralyzed and am a marketer. I won't make a video for like a week and a half.. Not consistent but now that I found out why I'll figure out how to deal
Sometimes adding routine does help-- I have some other videos if you search my channel.
It seems like more people than ever realized they had ADHD symptoms over the pandemic, and I think that’s a wonderful thing. I know I did! Lol
haha yes, so true 🧡
I have all these symptoms before. I went to seek help and at first I was mis- diagnosed and it pains me a lot.Until I went out from my comfort zone and venture to being an entrepreneur create my own channel too.
Love that! I'm sorry it was a hard road here but thanks for helping others like us
Yes it is my mission to help people who have the same problem as mine
This is me, but instead of coffee it's Dr.Pepper that I'm addicted to!
I also lose track of time and get hyper focused in my day dreams and other distractions!
Imposter Syndrome! ✅
Depression ✅
& Social Anxiety ✅!
For years I had no idea that this was related to my a.d.d. and "slowness".
YES! Every day is different and I believe it's important to respect that about our neurodivergent brains. So happy to have you here 🧡
Wow! That thing about coffee 😳 that just me 😅. It explains a lot. Found out this week that I have ADHD at my 49 😅😅😅 there is a lot to discover now about my brain 🧠
Ha, yeah it surprised me too. It's good to be curious though! Glad to have you here.
Great vid!
Here are a couple vid ideas: How to prevent adhd burnhout when starting your biz?
How to stop shiny syndrome as a new enterpreneur?
Thank you! I put these in our content ideas channel.
No volume control😂😂 Im both. Blabber & loud. My mom always said she was going to get my ears checked. I think theres way more ppl that has it. Everything made sense when i looked at cousins, dad, etc and seen signs
Ohhh the no volume control thing is real lol it leads to some awkward situations sometimes.
Interesting story. Any strategies you use beside the medicine, therapy, and exercise/movement to address your ADHD?
I do have quite a few and while I've shared them here or there, this would be a great future video. I'll add it to my filming list. Some other things that have helped are setting my clocks early (but I close my eyes so I don't know how much ahead they are). Similarly, I will always schedule appointments on my calendar for 15 minutes before they start so I show up and I'm on time or early instead of being perpetually late. I have been off my adderall (I lost all three bottles I've been prescribed over the past few months) and drinking lots of coffee instead again, which is a good/bad situation. I feel more creative without the medicine but I definitely get more done while I'm on it. Shocking, it keeps me focused, haha.
I also have a totally different schedule than most people. I only have meetings or calls on Tuesdays and sometimes Wednesdays which gives me lots of time Thursday-Monday to hyperfocus, relax, travel or film. I stopped trying to make myself fit into a box of "I have to work these days/hours" and just started working whenever it feels right, even if that's 10pm like last night.
Is this what you were looking for or were you hoping for more insight in a different area as far as productivity goes?
Great video!! I related so much. Especially on the medication. I’m also prescribed adderall. Do you take IT or XR? Do you taut every day? Thank you
I actually have not taken it in a very long time! It was helpful but it just became too annoying to get, since my doctor of 10+ years was in Atlanta and it's a controlled substance. I've moved states twice since my diagnosis so I should probably find another provider but I haven't yet.
How did you get to the point of “doing what you know” related to the start up of your business. How did you get over the hump of getting the internal gears moving? Getting over the fear of failure or that maybe you weren’t ready? Did any of that provide you anxiety or ADHD PARALYSIS? Great video, thank you!
Aw my gosh!!! The coffee thing! I thought to was the only one that really believed you add a ton of coffee grounds for each pot! Haha
Haaa yeah apparently you *shouldn't* go through a bag of coffee every three days. Who knew?
Lol at the ketamine then I went into orbit when you said Percolator 🤣. I can totally relate to all that you describe. I am not diagnosing my self w ADHD.
haha yeah self diagnosis doesn't usually go great but it was definitely a journey to get there medically speaking too! Thanks for watching
Thank you for this! Do you medicate intermittently?
I think everyone should discuss this with their doctor! I don't use medication anymore.
That is me!!! And same with meds….I, unlike some that abuse it, Can perfectly go to sleep. However, because of family and friends judgement, stoped taking meds…
I decided to go back to the doc because this last year has been chaos… and no one really realizes but me… so this time… I won’t tell those who have judged me
I'm sorry you've been dealing with others' judgement and that you feel you need to hide it from people in your life. It's always a safe space here 🧡
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God bless you… and wish you the best
thanks for watching! 🧡
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It has always been difficult for me to focus sometimes. So can you please tell me what should I do. ? How can I get my focus ? And how can I concentrate?
Aim for 1% better every day and see if that helps 🧡
@@ChristinaScalera what else I should do to make myself focus?
At the begining it reminds me the upper limit problem that Gay Hendricks decribes. I can relate to that.
For sure, good analogy!
I'm going through that imposter syndrome right now 😭
Hang tight! I know it feels impossible but it's just one foot in front of the other
I also created my channel on how to be productive having diagnosed of Adhd.
Nice! It's definitely not talked about enough.
Brain mapping & neurofeedback are game changers. You dont have to live with it. Your brain can heal itself. Work with a professional to help with forming new habits & organization.
Interesting! Thank you for sharing
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thanks girl!
I only found out I had ADHD in my early 50's. I have had a successful career in a public service. But I get your full on imposter syndrome, how you struggle with weird elements of your workload.
I will say that the one thing I found incredibly supportive - although I am not bound to it is my Stoicism and journalling - it helps me unravel my life, my thoughts, and my hyperfocus... plus being kind to myself
Love the daily stoic! Ryan Holiday is one of my favorite authors. I'm glad you've found great coping skills
Yes! Not random to me, but people look at me like, "What are you even talking about?"
hahaha I know that feeling!
I have ADHD but I cannot do coffee!
I've not watched a video of someone with ADHD that I have related with more symptom wise than you. Because everyones symptoms are so varied its not often you find someone who has so many of the same symptoms! I'm working on getting a diagnosis at the moment but it takes so long :(
I know, it is a long wait. But stick with it because whether it's ADHD or something else, it feels really good to have some answers. I'm glad this video was helpful and I'm sorry to hear about your symptoms.
lost me at "I don't even know what the letters stand for"
Tbh? Good.
I was about the same age! Lol😂
haha I think it's common in women to get diagnosed so late. I'm glad you found some resolution too.
I. Struggling so hard, I've been trying to finish my master thesis for a year now, and I just get lost with little details or doubts that are not really relevant... But I just can't control it... Not even medicated, it's been very hard in my fist ever job, and finance management
At times I just feel helpless and like giving up, because I don't know how to organize my self and my life
Also I've been diagnosed 3 years ago
Hi Joana, I'm sorry to hear how you're struggling. I hope it helps to know you're not alone 🧡
Oh wow wait.. Skin Picking??! Oh geez.. I've got scars from it!!
Yep. It's a thing unfortunately
1- your eyes are Gorrrrrrgeous. Ok, lemme listen to what youre saying😂
haha thank you
Yeah, her channel has really good content, but it's really hard to focus sometimes.
Hard to focus on what you are saying.
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That's nothing.. I'm 60 just finding out so.. 😂
Better late than never!