Oke, HI! I've seen your shorts on youtube and insta. But when I try to watch a video that is not a "movie" of 1 hour long, I'm sorry, I will not even deal with watching it. This is my level of ADHD that is looking for quicker information. Although I think this video is FULL of information, I can just not do it. I'm sorry for that, just pointing it out from my perspective. No hard feelings or what so ever! Love you all everyone! Keep it up with your lovely brains!!!
Dear Ben: Congrats with the podcast award! A giant step forward in educating the main stream society! But on the list of different types/diagnoses there is one missing: Narcolepsia. And from what I have seen from different places, O.C.D. may well be on its way to be included too. (Which I find extremely logical, the excess eneregy that in autism and ADHD often comes through as, among other things, stimming and fidgeting could very well be expressed as over-controlling one's surroundings). Another thing: Do you have "inner speech"? (Thinking in full sentences) I do, and, of course I have always taken it for granted that is what erery human is referring to when they use the word "thinking". And I have started to wonder if this may be another neuro-divergent trait or way to organize chaos...? It would be interesting if you included that question in your interviews, like a semi-study or something like that... EDIT: ADHD over here; I HAVE IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME! WHAT TO DO!!!??
Love the show Ben! I've seen or listened to every episode at least once. I would love to see an episode about Neurodivergence and managing other conditions. I have Type 1 Diabetes, and am waiting for assessment for ADHD and Autism. I do find my ND effects my management of diabetes and vice versa. There's so much crossover in what needs you might have. Which I find kind of fascinating
I absolutely HATE people that come with this BS of super power. I am so sorry, but it IS a diagnosis! Only people with a really light ADHD or born rich who don't need to work to support themselves can think of it as a "super power". I HATE having ADHD and it ruins my life. How can anyone think that having no self control, no sense of urgency, can't focus on the things that matter, can't get things done in a timely fashion, being completely time blind, having no romotional regulation is a super power?????? No! It is a curse! And another thing, bad diet doesn't cause ADHD, but I wonder if your mother's bad diet could cause YOU to have ADHD.... And her vocal fry drove me insane...
I relate hard to everything you just said, and find it so frustrating when people want to ditch terms like "disorder" and "disability" in favour of calling it things like "gifted" or "superpowered", and trying to drop the term diagnosis is just a continuation of that. If that makes some feel empowered, that’s great, but promoting that idea when so many do not view their neurodivergence as a net positive, and struggle daily as a result can be really counterproductive. It might not be intended, but when people say it’s not a disorder or disability and that people are just "different" or "superpowered," it also implies there’s little to nothing wrong with them-quite the opposite-which can be super dismissive and invalidating if you're someone who continues to struggle immensely despite possessing these proposed superpowers. Although it maybe routed in good intentions, erasing these labels and trying to spin them positively can shift the blame for failure, and any issues faced onto individuals, making it seem like it’s their personal fault if they’re not thriving, and not their disorder. Like it or not, the negativity people may associate with these labels adds weight and validation to the hardships that we face. This kind of toxic positivity swings too far the other way and can do just as much harm as good. Everyone deserves to acknowledge their struggles without feeling ashamed, but at the same time, it’s completely okay to recognize that many of us aren’t as capable or functional as others, and still understanding that this doesn't invalidate or define you. There’s a middle ground to be found here where acceptance doesn't have to mean erasure. As for certain diets potentially preventing or reducing the impact of neurodivergence, I would ask - If it's such a superpower, why would we want to prevent, or reduce its impact? Maybe everyone should cut oily fish out of their diets entirely, then we can all have superpowers? No, because despite all the pretty language which may get used, these things are still disorders, and for most they will impact their lives far more negatively than they do positively.
@@maleficmatt - Perfect! Yes, if it is a superpower, why manage it with diet, right?? I hate when people make ADHD and autism into these wonderful things when my life is so crappy because of them...
Came to the comments to say this. My ADHD is only *tolerable* when I get a paycheque from a big freelance job and money can cushion most of the problems my ADHD causes (for a little while). Late to work? uber. Executive dysfunction? Live on takeout and pay for housekeeping. But when I was in uni having to balance school (I'm an international student so flunking out or taking a break was simply not an option) with working because I was always 2 weeks from being homeless and got there a couple of times... every subscription or free trial I forgot to cancel was groceries I couldn't buy, every school deadline I missed was points taken off my GPA that took me closer to failing, every job I was late to put me at risk of being fired. Being classified as disabled after my diagnosis in 3rd year of uni is the only thing that got me extra time and deadline extensions and even accommodations at work and job services specifically for neurodivergent people. I say all this to say that not having strained survival needs like balancing multiple jobs or school & work, finances, housing, bills etc, maybe ADHD wouldn't be such a burden (it's still challenging in other ways like relationships and personal care) but seeing as neurodivergent people are several times more likely to be unemployed and also not attend or finish higher education, I'm going to go ahead and say most of us have those pressing survival needs and ADHD makes meeting those needs as hard and painful as pulling teeth. It is most certainly not a super power. There are things I appreciate ofc, but to be frank, I'll take sustained regular focus daily over hyperfocus that you can't even control when it happens. And I'll take normal functioning over the creative adaptations we develop around them that people like her refer to as "super powers". Any day anytime. We try so hard to get teachers, employers, friends and family to understand that it is a disability so we can stop being treat like we are just personal failures, only for people like this to go on platforms spreading that BS super power narrative.
Would love to hear someone who knows about ADHD and insomnia. It is a massive issue that holds alot of ADHD people back and worsens symptoms.
The times doctors have told me I need to work on getting more sleep. Awesome advice. Wish that was possible.
Oke, HI! I've seen your shorts on youtube and insta. But when I try to watch a video that is not a "movie" of 1 hour long, I'm sorry, I will not even deal with watching it. This is my level of ADHD that is looking for quicker information. Although I think this video is FULL of information, I can just not do it. I'm sorry for that, just pointing it out from my perspective. No hard feelings or what so ever! Love you all everyone! Keep it up with your lovely brains!!!
Congrats on the award - well deserved.
Awesome episode. I will have to watch it again to unpack all that useful information. Thank you.
Dear Ben: Congrats with the podcast award! A giant step forward in educating the main stream society! But on the list of different types/diagnoses there is one missing: Narcolepsia. And from what I have seen from different places, O.C.D. may well be on its way to be included too. (Which I find extremely logical, the excess eneregy that in autism and ADHD often comes through as, among other things, stimming and fidgeting could very well be expressed as over-controlling one's surroundings).
Another thing: Do you have "inner speech"? (Thinking in full sentences) I do, and, of course I have always taken it for granted that is what erery human is referring to when they use the word "thinking". And I have started to wonder if this may be another neuro-divergent trait or way to organize chaos...? It would be interesting if you included that question in your interviews, like a semi-study or something like that...
EDIT: ADHD over here; I HAVE IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME! WHAT TO DO!!!??
Love the show Ben! I've seen or listened to every episode at least once.
I would love to see an episode about Neurodivergence and managing other conditions. I have Type 1 Diabetes, and am waiting for assessment for ADHD and Autism. I do find my ND effects my management of diabetes and vice versa. There's so much crossover in what needs you might have. Which I find kind of fascinating
The ketogenic diet, would work for your ADHD and help greatly with your DT1.
hey guys! what do y’all think about taking normotim as a brain booster for adhd? like, is it worth a shot or nah? 🤔
I absolutely HATE people that come with this BS of super power. I am so sorry, but it IS a diagnosis! Only people with a really light ADHD or born rich who don't need to work to support themselves can think of it as a "super power". I HATE having ADHD and it ruins my life. How can anyone think that having no self control, no sense of urgency, can't focus on the things that matter, can't get things done in a timely fashion, being completely time blind, having no romotional regulation is a super power?????? No! It is a curse!
And another thing, bad diet doesn't cause ADHD, but I wonder if your mother's bad diet could cause YOU to have ADHD....
And her vocal fry drove me insane...
I relate hard to everything you just said, and find it so frustrating when people want to ditch terms like "disorder" and "disability" in favour of calling it things like "gifted" or "superpowered", and trying to drop the term diagnosis is just a continuation of that. If that makes some feel empowered, that’s great, but promoting that idea when so many do not view their neurodivergence as a net positive, and struggle daily as a result can be really counterproductive.
It might not be intended, but when people say it’s not a disorder or disability and that people are just "different" or "superpowered," it also implies there’s little to nothing wrong with them-quite the opposite-which can be super dismissive and invalidating if you're someone who continues to struggle immensely despite possessing these proposed superpowers.
Although it maybe routed in good intentions, erasing these labels and trying to spin them positively can shift the blame for failure, and any issues faced onto individuals, making it seem like it’s their personal fault if they’re not thriving, and not their disorder. Like it or not, the negativity people may associate with these labels adds weight and validation to the hardships that we face.
This kind of toxic positivity swings too far the other way and can do just as much harm as good. Everyone deserves to acknowledge their struggles without feeling ashamed, but at the same time, it’s completely okay to recognize that many of us aren’t as capable or functional as others, and still understanding that this doesn't invalidate or define you. There’s a middle ground to be found here where acceptance doesn't have to mean erasure.
As for certain diets potentially preventing or reducing the impact of neurodivergence, I would ask - If it's such a superpower, why would we want to prevent, or reduce its impact? Maybe everyone should cut oily fish out of their diets entirely, then we can all have superpowers? No, because despite all the pretty language which may get used, these things are still disorders, and for most they will impact their lives far more negatively than they do positively.
@@maleficmatt - Perfect! Yes, if it is a superpower, why manage it with diet, right?? I hate when people make ADHD and autism into these wonderful things when my life is so crappy because of them...
Came to the comments to say this. My ADHD is only *tolerable* when I get a paycheque from a big freelance job and money can cushion most of the problems my ADHD causes (for a little while). Late to work? uber. Executive dysfunction? Live on takeout and pay for housekeeping. But when I was in uni having to balance school (I'm an international student so flunking out or taking a break was simply not an option) with working because I was always 2 weeks from being homeless and got there a couple of times... every subscription or free trial I forgot to cancel was groceries I couldn't buy, every school deadline I missed was points taken off my GPA that took me closer to failing, every job I was late to put me at risk of being fired. Being classified as disabled after my diagnosis in 3rd year of uni is the only thing that got me extra time and deadline extensions and even accommodations at work and job services specifically for neurodivergent people.
I say all this to say that not having strained survival needs like balancing multiple jobs or school & work, finances, housing, bills etc, maybe ADHD wouldn't be such a burden (it's still challenging in other ways like relationships and personal care) but seeing as neurodivergent people are several times more likely to be unemployed and also not attend or finish higher education, I'm going to go ahead and say most of us have those pressing survival needs and ADHD makes meeting those needs as hard and painful as pulling teeth. It is most certainly not a super power. There are things I appreciate ofc, but to be frank, I'll take sustained regular focus daily over hyperfocus that you can't even control when it happens. And I'll take normal functioning over the creative adaptations we develop around them that people like her refer to as "super powers". Any day anytime. We try so hard to get teachers, employers, friends and family to understand that it is a disability so we can stop being treat like we are just personal failures, only for people like this to go on platforms spreading that BS super power narrative.
So true. It sure can have some positive aspects but it's not superpower.