How ADHD medication changed my life // inattentive type (ADD), Strattera/Atomotexine,
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Doing tasks with ADHD is like chewing gum. Once the flavor is lost (dopamine) you spit it out. And then, for boring tasks like chores, it's like telling yourself to chew cold, wet gum.
Great analogy
This is an amazing analogy. Im gonna use this to explain to people. Thanks!
Ok ew I just imagined that too vividly as I read the end of your comment 😅 but omg yes this! Even a boring task can be ok to start with... but after a few minutes the "flavour" or novelty wears off
That's where weed comes in. Anytime I want to do something I don't want to do. Weed. But will be trying meds soon...
If that wasn't enough, if you get a productivity-impairing addiction (like internet/gaming) you don't even start the task in the first place, everything is at zero dopamine
I am just coming up to 70 years old and only just found out that i have ADHD. My life just seems like a dream that i can`t remember.
ronald phillips thank you for posting that reply. I am 65, newly diagnosed, and agree completely with the “life has been a dream” sentiment.
@@epluribusunum1460 Thank you also for your comment.
Hello, I would like to know what do you mean dream like? Thank you!
@@delilahrose7005 When you dream sometimes you can`t remember all of it and the parts you do remember just don`t make any sense that`s been my life it mostly seems unreal.
I have pictures of my being the maid of honor In my little sisters wedding but don't recall any of it! My life is filled with blanks. Frustrating but I try to live in the moment and let it go.
I feel like one of the things that makes exercise hard for ADHD brains is not that it's difficult, but that it's boring.
Yeah I think you're right.
Yeah, i hate running for this exact reason
This is it for me. I love playing sports and being in a team but me at the gym pushing weights around never lasts more than a week
@@FindingYourSerenity just have to find exercise you enjoy for me it’s ballroom dancing
god yes
I suffered severe anxiety 18 years ago as a teenage. Got diagnosed with ADHD. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
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5:58 “I’m doing this for myself, to give myself the best chance to live a life that I’m happy to live.” Beautifully said.
Its not laziness you're so right, its so frustrating because we sooo desperately want to actually do the tasks we want to but just can't move straight up 😭
I was diagnosed when I was 45 I’m 53 now. I have a lot of trouble getting things done, I feel like I’m wading through mud.
I always describe it as I'm in a coma. Mud is also good.
story of my life😭
I’m 42 and a plumber in Lonfon. Paid privately to see a psychiatrist due to long standing issues with anxiety, inattention etc etc but mostly due to my ex telling me I have it. Told me first session which was a 2hr assessment that I had it. Second appointment today and he confirmed it and now waiting his final assessment. Been in denial so long. Struggled with panic attack for as long as I remember, no confidence, self esteem. Had bad childhood and school I would excel at CDT but when psychiatrist saw my reports he laughed as everything else said that I have ability just no focus.Still waiting to see what he will suggest. I’m rambling now and that’s what I do. Since I finally accepted that this is actually an illness and not just that I’m stupid I’m an emotional wreck. Can’t stop thinking about all the things in my past that made me feel like a useless, dumb waste. He said this was bereavement phase. Can’t talk to anyone about it because they belittle it and always say that they think they have it but they just have no idea what I’ve gone through, what I’m still going through. My mind is crazy looking at myself and now realising that the person I have had to accept is me might not really be me. I’m crying whilst writing now. My daughter is my only real worry now and paying for her assessment as I couldn’t bare for her to go through what I have. My mind is just crazy writing this and I can’t even express myself the way I want so I’ll just stop
You explained yourself perfectly, thank you. This really hit home for me. Good luck to you!
thank you for your comment ♡ i hope you and your daughter doin alright!♡♡ i feel this saying could hit home for you (it did for me) > the rear viewmirror is much smaller than the windshield, because its much more important where you going than where you came from. Much more important whats in front of you than whats in your past♡♡♡ sending good vibes your way. greez from Germany
The younger your diagnosed the better so that you can put scaffolding in place take medication as needed and if your under 25 the brain has neuroplasticity and you can actually retire it through neurofeedback and brain training programs
There is nothing wrong with what you have written. You’ve explained yourself well. Hope you are ok.
Strattera has changed my daughters life. After being diagnosed with BPD and dismissed by services it was only by a stroke of luck she saw a Professor. He diagnosed her with Adhd and started her on 40mg. It is worth a try, I have my daughter back ❤️
Kay Francis I had some symptoms of quiet BPD but never went to get diagnosed. But when I found out about ADHD everything clicked! Glad your daughter is receiving treatment and is getting on well!!
Mad respect for being a parent and dealing with adhd through medication. MOST parents, including my own, are extremely hesitant and suspicious of the medication. Even without knowing the basics. Many people, especially people in their 50's and 60's don't even believe in ADHD, causing great problems to their children's life.
@@FindingYourSerenityQuiet BPD isn't an officially recognized subtype
@@FindingYourSerenityhow is your daughter now? Is she still in Strattera?
So the key is to think of nothing at all
1 minute and 4 seconds and I already started to tear up.
No one understands how much of a struggle it is to react in the mommet to most situations and think it out later; that's what's been causing the struggles in my life.
I totally feel you!!!
haha, it's bloody nightmare innit
Me tooo 😭❤️❤️
THIS!!! ❤️
Three hrs ago, I took my first med after being diagnosed. My life, has forever changed! I feel calm, my head doesn't have 30 conversations going on at once. I can read without having to go back to the start coz I couldn't retain what I just read. I'm on 5mg of aspen dexamfetamine and seriously I just feel. Amazing. I want to cry because I feel my life has just found it's sweet spot. I feel a tad queezy. I had it after food as prescribed. And I feel beyond full omg even though it was a small lunch haha but yes. I feel like I have full control of my life. Mind you this is day one, pill one. But the difference is beyond astounding!
Also I'm 29. So I went 29yrs thinking this is how people think and live and I'm like omg, how? Lol to finally have a reason that isn't surface level is amazing. Doing mundane tasks was always a battle as you want to do 20 things at once. Or you get overwhelmed with all that needs to be done you then just lie down and don't want to get up. So shall see how this all changes but I can't wait to go to class tomorrow at uni and actually FOCUS 😭🥰
Luka Beanz This is amazing! I am so happy for you 😀
i feel ya mate. i want to cry too. Screwed up my whole life because of not knowing what was wrong with me. Onwards an upwards :)
working through a diagnosis, but I'm already like 90% sure i have it. the first time i had that feeling of everything slowing down and all the "voices" (not like that) finally shutting up so I could think straight was smoking weed as a 16 year old, and I've been self medicating ever since. it definitely helped me sleep and pay attention to school but being slightly high all day every day for 4 years was starting to hurt more than it helped. I'm really hoping i can get medicated on something that actually works soon because simultaneously trying to shower, go skate, write a paper, and make myself food and then realizing what I'm doing is getting old
Any updates? I'm glad to hear that.
I love how you described your brain on meds, but I can help clarify a bit. Unlike chores are hard for everyone, but we lack drive and focus. I decide to clean my room and when I open my closet to put something away I see the cowboy boots I forgot I had. I wonder if those inserts would work in my uncomfortable walking shoes. I pull them out and go to the other room with my walking shoes and put the inserts inside. I try them on and decide to go get the mail since I already have my shoes on. I walk out to collect the mail and notice branches on the lawn from last nights big wind so of course I set the mail on the steps and drag the branches to the road. Hours later I find myself standing in my messy room feeling defeated. When I take my meds I still get distracted but I don't feel like I am walking waste high in mud. I have drive and determination. I don't take it every day because it loses its power. I take half in the morning and that usually helps me keep my semi respectable status as a mom and housekeeper. I take the other half after lunch if I feel the need but I worry about sleep. I am happy you are figuring this out, your life will be better! I watch these ADHD videos a lot because it helps cement facts into my head and helps me not hate myself so much.
Love how you put it!!:)
I loved your example. That’s me everydayh
This comment is definitely me... And it’s really difficult not to feel the guilt and defeat that follows too. I’m currently working towards finding a doctor to help me through it. I hope any of you who are feeling the same daily frustrations find your way too.
@@eggie7246 I have had 58 years of dealing with this. Please take this advice. Give yourself a break. Know it is just how you are wired. Do what you can to succeed in life but don't let the mistakes define you. Life is to enjoy. You find your way to do things and wave away thought that you aren't doing it right. I don't try so hard to clean my house one room at a time anymore. As I put something away in another room, I allow myself the luxury of putting a few things away there, then I'm usually back to the room I started in. Even if I don't finish one completely I can say I make every room a little better than it was. There are no rules. You decide what works for you and NO guilt for not doing it like "normal" people. Lol. Life is a game and we get to play it our way. Hang in there! :)
Omg…this example is literally my LIFE!!! I’m 55 and my first, I guess you would call it “assessment” appt is this Thursday. I’m 100% sure I have inattentive add, I also have (diagnosed at 13) Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and I’m pretty sure I’m going thru menopause, as well…I’M A LITTLE BIT OF A MESS RIGHT NOW!!! 🤷🏿♀️😂
I got diagnosed today and I 1000% understand! the idea to do boring tasks just doesnt get absorbed into my brain so I don't think about them at all let alone to not want to do them! I want to! I hate mess!!! but i just never think about anything like that, everything you say is completely me including the palpitations and sounds and such. I'm distracted all the time and zoned out, forget everyyyyything, do nothing on time and can't finish anything. it all piles up and its overwhelming all the time. and everything you said about the anxiety/depression, is exactly what I told my doctor too. Yeah im depressed but only because I can't function because my mind is so everywhere and wants to do everything and nothing and its crazy all the time, so the depression isn't the main issue, the adhd is causing that through self esteem issues and giving me anxiety because I am not confident in myself and my abilities and feel like an imposter
James Alexandra You have just written my life story how did you know me so well.
The way you explained everything sounds like I typed this out. Story of my life.
Everything you said describes what I deal with on a daily basis every waking hour.
my doc added 25mg strattera to my 40mg fluoexetine (generic Prozac) I feel the synergy. I am more into coding (Python programming) and doing advanced things with my time Overall 3 days in I feel more productive and CAPABLE
Charles Thompson that’s awesome!
Are you still using Strattera?
@@vinafl8064 yeah it is good.
I looove that you made this video. I was recently diagnosed and placed on stratera as well. I take 18 right now and will double the dose in 1 week. Getting the diagnosis made me relieved and sad at the same time. I had the same anger toward myself for not being to to do stuff and it made me sad to know that there was treatment out there, all those years. But today I am practicing radical acceptance and I am giving myself space and love to be myself. This video is so relatable. I hope you are still growing and doing well with the medication.
Btw, I am a 32 year old black married woman. This is important to share because in the african American community, mental health is extremely taboo. I struggled in areas and felt so alone in my symptoms because I didn’t have anyone to talk with. The rapid thoughts are sooo freaking distracting and it makes me cry to think of all the people that are suffering with this. Once again, thank you for this video. I can relate to every sentence and I hope to have success with the medication.
Thank you. so much for sharing that. Here's to radical acceptance!
@@shae1005 Did you make any decision? I'm mixed race and I can see that my black father has got ADHD but obviously not diagnosed. I need to visit psychiatrist ASAP. The video is great. Is exactly about my feelings.
I am 45 and just got diagnosed. I feel like I have wasted some of the best years of my life NOT able to do the adult things, had poor memory, easily distracted.... It causes me soooo much anger and frustration that it has taken this long.
@@CyraGetsFit I don't think it's too late, 42 is still really young, plus I got diagnosed 4 months ago (I'm a 14 year old boy btw)
I do feel anger sometimes that I wasted the past 13 years doing nothing with my life. Believe me when I tell you I think I done in 4 months what I would have done in those 13 years
I’ve known I had ADD inattentive type for forever. When people would talk to me my mind would completely wander during the conversation and I would have no clue what they are talking about which was so embarrassing and frustrating. I’m trying Straterra again after not giving it a chance the first time so I hope it works for me.
M Vee Good luck with it. I’m pleased you’re giving yourself the chance to improve your life and if it doesn’t help there’s plenty you can do to manage your ADD. Let me know how it goes. Much love x
How'd it go?
Did it work?
Please try it and let us know. I’m so curious how it goes… I’ve been afraid to take them
I’m on my first day with Strattera and came to UA-cam to find others who’ve taken it. Everything you touched on is so relatable. I’m super sleepy today but you’ve given me hope. I want to have that clear mind, stay on task, not be so hard on myself and feel like “normal” ppl do 😭 You’re awesome and I thank you so much for sharing.
Are you still on Strattera? would you like to share your experience?
This video means a lot to me because I’ve just been diagnosed and will be starting medicine soon. Thanks for telling your story
You are welcome. Thank you for the comment.
Mia Angelique what medicine did you start? Has it helped?
How is that going for you?
Which medication where you prescribed?
breakingdan I currently take adhd medication ITS LIVING hell I been taking it since 4th grade u can’t eat anything it makes u lose hella weight and it also makes u depressed and it gives u headache when it wears off
I relate to this so much, also being mostly on the inattentive side, Strattera has helped me to feel normal and in control. Glad its been a help for you too
Is strattera still working for you?
Sound so familiar!
Love the video 😊, I just got diagnosed with ADD. Huge relief to know I wasn’t stupid lol. I am actually super smart but I always struggled in school. I’m on Vyvanse now and I love it. But I will say that everyone needs a different dose.. I was on a low dose and felt NOTHING. I had to get bumped up to 60 ml. Everyone’s body is different.
I'm so pleased for you! It's such a relief to know what's going on inside. :)
This medication has saved my life it makes me so happy when I take it
Mike C ❤️❤️❤️
What do you take and how mych
Thank you so much for sharing. I’m 26 and I recently realized that my problems probably don’t stem from depression and anxiety but from inability to organize my thoughts. I’m seeing a psychiatrist next week and watching your videos on ADHD has given me an idea of how to express my struggles to her as mostly everything you say resonates so well with me.
My pleasure and good luck with your appointment. Let me know how it goes.
have you found a solution to your struggles?
James same bro!!! I’m 23 and I just realized the same thing I’m about to reach to a psychiatrist to see if I can change some things . I hope your progress is going well
I can also compeletly relate. Im the same too
How are u doing now
Thank you for sharing this. Thank everyone who left a comment. I myself have recently been diagnosed with ADHD and will be starting this medication. I to have alot of self anger. It is comforting to know that I am not alone...and that there is hope for me. Good luck on everyone's journey and God bless.
I used to have so much anger directed at myself and this medication did indeed help but what also helped was a book. I realised that I may have had quiet BPD. I learnt how to work through emotions. Might make a video on this as it's an important topic :). So pleased you have hope :)
@@FindingYourSerenity Please post on emotions. I will stay tuned....As of now my emotions tend to manifest in aggressive or hurtful behavior/words towards others as a result of my frustrations. It is ripping my personal life apart and kicking my butt. I have to get a grip on this. Again thanks for sharing your story. You have managed to put it in a frame that I understand. I thank God for you and your story. Keep up the good work.
scurlock1 I will share how I manage emotions very soon!
Thank you for sharing your experience with ADHD medication. It's important for both men and women to share their experiences with medication as it affects the female body and male body differently.
every time I hear someone with ADHD describe their symptoms and journey I get more and more certain that I’m not broken, just unmedicated. I feel so seen in this video, and I think I finally have the confidence to ask my doctor if they think I’d be suited to meds. Thank you for the touching and vulnerable video, I wish people like you talking about stuff like this were more common ❤️
This is honestly the best video that i’ve watched on ADD so far. I’ve been debating for the past year whether or not I should get tested. I’ll watch videos and then convince myself that it’s not necessary and then forget about it and then I see a video pop up in my recommended about ADD/ADHD and then it makes me sad cause I forgot. When you think about bringing it up with others, it really does make you feel like you’re crazy. But anyways thanks for making this, gonna start the process soon.
A great response to a great video!
Quiz Kitten Thanks, I finally had the first initial test last week and i’ll be scheduling the full testing soon. Just having the first test, it pretty much confirmed what I already knew, but also made me uneasy and a lot more aware of the things that I do.
I just couldn't stay on top of anything in my life not just the cleaning.....Yeah it really isn't something that you can explain unless you already experience it on a DAILY BASIS. It's so hard and overwhelming. Can't wait to see what treatment options are in store for me.
How's it going now?
Bloody exciting to realise it can be helped
thank you so much for posting this bc i struggle with what you were experiencing before and this gives me an optimistic perspective for my coming adhd appointment 💖
Awesome video ! We all need this especially in the discovery phase of our diagnostic! It’s a long journey with many highs and many lows but most importantly lots of growth 💪❤️
Thank you for sharing this! And in so much detail. This is literally exactly how I've felt my whole life. I found this because I've just been prescribed Strattera and was just wondering what other people's experiences are. This was so helpful.
Great overview of the positive effects of Strattera. I’ve seen mostly negative or mediocre reviews of it, so it’s nice to see at least one positive. (I feel the same way when all reviews of something are overwhelmingly positive lol. I’d like to see the range of possible effects.) Very happy for you!
I'm so glad I found your channel, your videos are very helpful to where I am in life wow, I haven't watched them all yet but I can tell by the titles that you're going to help me!
Thank You so much for making this video!!i related so much with my ADHD. Please keep making these videos on ADHD 💛🙏💛🙏
This is such an incredible talk and I appreciate you sharing this so much! I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD but am on a waiting list for medication and listening to your experience with the medication is enlightening. Thank you!!
Thank you for this video, your honesty and emotion had me in tears. I'm just diagnosed at 51 and I can relate so much to the things you expressed. You are a brave, lovely woman
Thank you. I felt like the voice in my head was talking to me thru you. My experience is so incredibly similar to yours. I just started this med before.
I'm sorry you dealt with so much internal turmoil you seem to be such a kind soul. I start on this medication soon and you give me so much hope :')
I start ADHD treatment next month and I hope I find something to help me focus on menial tasks, I like that you mentioned chores and cleaning seeming mundane, or a bit boring.
My life feels chaotic, and I'm all over the place like you used to be!
I‘m 32 and hoping to get diagnosed next week. I can totally relate to your struggled and looking forward to try medication so my life will get easier.
Thank you so much. I haven't started medication yet but after watching this I just want to have that moment where my mind just stops and slows down thank you
Hey, I'm from Germany 🤗 I'll have my first doctor's appointment soon for an adhd diagnosis and I'm so confused. Like you said it's so weird and scary because my mom is always talking about the medication but I'm scared if I take medication I might lose my personality or creativity but so many people like you say it's not like that and it's the best thing they've ever done. And also the nature thing hahah, so true. I even have my own secret nature place 😂 And like today when I'm at the train station I often like to sit on the ground faar away from the people, lean against a lantern and just look at the view while sipping my energy drink 🤣 definitely thanks for your video, I'm excited. Much love to you ❤
Loved the video, you were actually the one who convinced me to give Strattera a shot, and it was well worth it (even though it has a lot of kinks, that I might have repeated a bit too much in my Vlogs :D ). Thank you for this video, it came exactly when I needed it.
Thank you. I needed to hear these things. I was so afraid about losing creativity too. That calms me down now
A lot of people with adhd are creative.
This is the most encouraging video I've ever watched on A.D.H.D.I am starting medication next year which I am really looking forward to.
thank you for this. i just got diagnosed last month and am seeing my doctor next week to talk about medication. this video gave me so much hope that a regular, happy life is possible for someone like me. thank you
Thank u so much for making this video. I have been prescribed Straterra because I hated Adderal but I was afraid to take it. Now I have hope.
It's so important to remember that ADHD diagnosis is an opportunity for relief. The day I was diagnosed was a happy day for me. Finally some relief and explanation for things that I've dealt with my whole life.
Thanks for the video! I feel like your feelings explained my feeling/experience very well.
For me it was a sad realization that my life will never be normal and that those problems are not just a phase, but systemic problems within my brain. And this disorder is extremely heritable. I am certain my dad has it as well, and I wouldn't want to pass this set of genes onto my hypothethical children.
This is a wonderful video. Thanks so much for sharing! I've found similar challenges.. and end up throwing my energy into all these different random pursuits. (You can see it come across in the side projects I do like YT) You put it all into words so well. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for sharing and being vulnerable posting this. I just started this med a few days ago. Diagnosed about a month and a half ago. I’m 36. First med had terrible side effects but I think I was also put on way too high of a dose. I’m praying and hoping I feel better soon. This is very encouraging. Thank you.
You’ve just described a symptom I have... and I had no idea it was an adhd thing... I will literally get halfway through a sentence and forget not only what I was going to say, but what I had already said & the whole conversation up till that point... I’ve been tested for absence seizures... great to hear a Brit chatting on the subject! I just started atamoxitine today, but they started me on 40mg... but I’m a big guy so hopefully it’s done on body weight and I won’t crash! 😂 watch this space...
Billo Pad Could we’ll be done on weight. Good luck man. Hope you have the amount of success that I have.
Thank you, you just gave me serious hope. I’m 29 and years of trying to cope with my untreated inattentive ADHD has been driving me to a breaking point. I don’t feel like I’ve been able to get myself together enough to make a life I can be proud of, and it’s wreaking havoc on my mental health. you’re right, seeking professional help is absolutely an investment worth making.
I'm so happy for you. I'm having an assessment soon and I'm fairly confident I have it as well. I hope I can achieve the same level as you.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm 47 and I got diagnosed last week, so I'm waiting on my meds. I literally cannot wait as my life to date has been filled with the ultimate highs and ultimate lows. I can't wait to be able play in the theatre of life on a level playing field, like everyone else. Big Love 💞
Oh my gosh you are describing my life!! "I cleaned all this stuff before my partner woke up...I just...did it!" Sadly, that is something I have always dreamed of doing....i know the struggles. 😆
I’m a student athlete in my final year and this really means a lot. I am certain I have ADHD and will probably be diagnosed next week. My school experience has been made up of what if’s. I really liked when you said you wrote everything down but could never follow through on them. I’ve gotten notorious for being flaky.
Wow. I feel like your my doppelganger. Seriously. God bless you!
You are absolutely charming. I’m so happy you have found some peace with the medication.
My adhd is to blame probably but I can’t get thru any of these adhd videos. Farrkkkk
I find it helps for me to increase the video speed
@@swamlurk Same here! 😊
@@saimedhar4304 I usually start at the end and then go back to the beginning crazy hey?
@@ronaldphillips311 I do that for other things like studying the last chapter and then coming to the first or clearing the oldest emails first etc. It helps. But never done that for videos. Should try LOL. 😁
@@saimedhar4304 Give it a try i find that it makes me feel less anxious thinking the ending is good i can watch the whole thing i know it sounds silly BUT.
Thank you for this video. My son was recently diagnosed with ADD, for the last few years I though he was just lazy and disorganized. To hear you explain how you were feeling and the difference the medication makes is enlightening. Thank you!!!!!!
Lyn Brock you’re very welcome!
I am so glad I discovered this video. I can fully relate to what you describe pre-medication. I also got angry with myself for my forgetfulness, loosing my train of thought and loosing things, and my life felt really chaotic, as if though it was out of my control.
I was on Atomoxetine like you initially, then changed to Concerta (Methylphenidate) which is a stimulant. Concerta made me aggressive, insomniac and triggered an episode of psychosis. I regret changing.
I've recently gone back onto Atomoxetine after a long wait (I'm getting it through the NHS), and although I'm currently on a small dosage, I'm feeling slight benefits as you describe.
Like you, I feel grateful to have discovered this diagnosis and to have gotten treatment for it.
I'm so pleased for you to see you looking so happy and positive, after I'm sure was a difficult struggle.
Watching videos like yours, reading books on ADHD and articles really helps me move forward. Also just reading some of the comments on this video helps.
Well done for speaking out. You are an inspiration and have my deepest respect. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks for sharing your experience... very helpful & full of good insights! Keep up the great content.
I’m in my second year of med school, and I deal with adhd without medication and it’s always a battle to push through what’s required of me, and lately I’ve been thinking of taking medication to see if I can see the difference because, a lot of my classmates literally have everything organized and can study for hours non-stop. So far I’ve managed to keep up, but I don’t have that level of powered focus they have and I feel like I’m reaching a point in the career that’s becoming more challenging where I need that level of focus. I think ima give medication a try and hopefully it helps me out.
Lexus I'm 42 and just been diagnosed, I'm not a believer in taking medication, however, if I had of known what was causing my struggles I would have 100% taken the drugs as early as possible....now I'm grieving what may have been but at the same time I have had great life experiences and may not have done the things i did like emigrating to Australia. Studying was always a struggle, even so i have 3 degrees B.Sc, PGDE and M.Sc. I would have just taken the drugs for this point alone as it affected my confidence and I always felt like I was failing or just got over the line.... I loved studying though but exams were a nightmare and organising notes and work was challenging.
Yes please try it and let us know if it works. Wish you the best
Thank you for sharing your experiences! I teared up listening to your story, because I related so much.
I'm 27 and was also just recently diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type. Your experience with medication was a lot like my own. My brain cleared up. I could focus during conversations and organize my thoughts coherently, making speech easier. Acting on the motivation to begin and finish a project was easier--among other improvements.
Like you said, I'm now able to identify what are bad habits/laziness vs my psychological condition. It's been an adventure of growth and revelations, and I look forward to where this diagnoses will take me.
You have such a beautiful aura. Strattera was just added to my regimen so I'm doing a little UA-cam surfing to get a vibe from users. I gotta say Im loveing the personalities I'm watching. I can totally see in you guys what/how I think I'd sound/look like if my ADD was medicated properly. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’ve actually been diagnosed for about 6 years but never really truly took a dive into how ADHD-I may affect me outside of the focus aspect. I have been on adderall for most of the journey and now realizing that I may need to try a different medication. The thought of starting over with new/different side effects is quite terrifying. You’ve given me some motivation.
Thank you for sharing! I was recently diagnosed and wanted to listen to people's experiences to get a better picture. You're absolutely wonderful!!!
Luna Marie Köpping Thanks lovely! So pleased you found this video helpful :) I did the same!
Wow, you are describing my mind too!! When I started on medication I cried. Seriously I couldn’t believe it. I took adderall, and the effects were a bit different. It basically saved my life. I made my plans and followed through. Like 5 year plans... I never expected it but I stopped getting traffic tickets all the time-like I went from 2-3 tickets a year to NONE in 5 years before I even thought about it... just wow. I can actually have friends now. I accomplished things.. I still have tons of notebooks from massive amounts of ideas but it’s ok because I am a writer. Anyway you are lovely and brilliant and beautiful 🥰❤️
That's so wonderful!!!
I'm a speedy buscuit too lol hopefully this helps
How do people fancy others then
Thank you so much! I’ve had hard times watching your videos because I got adhd and my attention span is short but I managed to finish it. I cried listening to you because this morning I had a session with my psychiatrist and she is prescribing me adhd meds that I’m gonna start tomorrow. So I looked up and your video popped up. I’m so happy for you n for all the improvements that I can’t wait to have as well. I’ll keep you posted and maybe I would finally make a video too about it :)
That must feel great to see progress! I'm so happy for you! Yes make a video if you want - I've had a lot of great feedback from mine.
I am 27 years old, and I will start taking Strattera tomorrow. I saw myself so much in your describing yourself pre-diagnosis. Your video really touched and gave me hope, thank you.
I am recently highly suspecting that I have ADD that I feel is actually getting worse with age. Took an online assessment and doing some research is making me just know that I do. Everything you’re saying I can absolutely relate to and it’s good to know I’m not just crazy!
“Doing this to give myself the best chance” yes yes yes.
Just diagnosed inattentive ADHD at 42. It's so nice to be able to actually finish a project now. Before, I'd be doing something outside, and when I ran into a problem, I'd go get a bottle of water and sit by the pool to figure out how to past the problem, and yeah.... Bye bye project, I'll see you in a month, maybe. Ugh
THIS is what i am looking for..... I work a retail job and even doing the same thing I dont remember all of the steps because i am constantly thinking about everything and anything...
So happy for you !
I wish you continued success and happiness!
:)
I’ve got my diagnosis of ADHD 2 weeks ago and started taking Atomoxetine 6 days ago.
I can’t believe how similar what you’re talking about is to my situation!
I feel that you’re talking about my life and feelings except the fact that I’m an extrovert not an introvert.
I’m in the beginning of my journey with the medication but I feel much more confident, happier and a bit sad for the late discovery. I’m soon 35 years old and I feel sorry for myself for thinking all those years that I’m less intelligent that others and I felt ashamed of myself.
You’re words describe my feelings in a very accurate way and I’m only been on medication for 6 days!!!
I’m 40!and still trying to decide whether I go down the medication route or not
@@Dancestar1981 go ahead 👍
Inspiring video. I just recieved my diagnose at 29 years of age. In my mind I feel foggy constantly and feel like everything is so heavy and always have been. Mere daily chores! Seeing this gives me hope that a future treatment will turn things around for good.
Thank you
It’s so crazy how much I relate to this comment and so many others in this video.
I'm 29 also and have been referred to a psychiatrist for assessment. I relate so strongly to this comment. I hope things are turning around for you.
Well I can tell you this much; things have really changed.
I responded very well to the treatment and this is a whole other game for me. I've been struggling with studies my entire life.
Since I wrote this comment I finished 2 high school courses, passed the test for hunters exam, theoretical test for paragliding pilot course and a short college course.
For some people that might not be much of an achievement but for me it's just huge. And this from just dreaming of not failing a course.
Work is great, I am not constantly stressed and I can do the dishes without dying a little inside or jump out the window of frustration. For me it was like picking up a long sought after key in the dark and using it to unlock my true potential.
I really hope it works out for you @hera305 & @Casidhe Leigh.
Please update me what happens
@@Bjordsoderman This made me smile. That's so wonderful to hear. Congratulations on all you've achieved now that you are able to access your potential!
It definitely gives me hope that things can be different for me too. When you're used to your brain sabotaging you your whole life, it certainly feels impossible to change. Thank you for your inspiring update :-)
@@cassidylhd Hey again and thanks for the support. Hope you are good. Your comment about what you said about your brain sabotaging your whole life feels strangely familiar^^ Have you seen your psychiatrist yet and what did he/she say?
The only video that has made me cry, because I resonate with you with everything! Especially when I'm labeled as lazy or stupid. Like, I want to clean my room, I wanted to shower, I want to do all these things, but it's like my mind and body are completely two different entities. I've been trying to get this ADD looked into and try to get a diagnosis, because I know THAT is what is wrong with me but there's nothing I could do about it.
Thank you so much for this video. It made me feel like I'm not alone in this. That someone else actually knows what I'm going through. To know that it's the disorder, not be necessarily my personality.
Tytyyy ❤️
Thank you so much for this video. I relate so much! You're a blessing Finding Your Serinity!
Nice video. Happiness! I just found out I am ADHD. Life has changed! So happy.
jodymadoche yay :)
my I ask how you dealt with your ADHD?
Just found out myself.
It's Incredible how it makes so much in your life make sense!
1st Straterra dose kicked in while watching this vid
Happy to hear!
i'm 28 and seeing a doctor for the first time since I was a kid on thusday. Wish me luck!
viperzerofsx hope it went well!
Thank you so much for sharing this
I also relate to your story so much.. it's crazy haha
I was diagnosed last Friday and my whole life changed so quickly.
I just feel so frustrated that I've been struggling for so long just thinking "this is just how I am", when if I just brought it up to someone it could have been help.. but I'm SO thankful that there is actually something out there that can help me live at my full potential.
Thank you for sharing your story, you've helped so much. (:
I feel the exact same way. She put it into words so well.
Just wanted to give a little advice. The ADHD medication is the best treatment for the disorder. You will feel much better when you take your medication.
I have taken medication for over 10 years now. Started with Vyvanse but insurance stopped covering it. Started Adderall but it will make you test positive for amphetamine. Even though I had a legal script, my company said I couldn't take it anymore.
I now take Ritalin 3 times a day. It helps, but not as effective... My advice is, don't ever get tempted to take more than you should thinking you will feel even better. You can do a lot of damage to your body and become addicted.
Atomoxetine is a non stimulant though.
Thanks for this - I'm 99% sure I have inattentive type ADHD after some lockdown induced introspection. I've always been a bit "different" and to cut a long story short, ended up finding stories like yours, which I can completely relate to. I never considered I might have ADHD, as I'm a pretty laid back person, but the innatentive type describes me to a T. The diagnosis can depend on your behaviour before age 12, so I dug out an old school report, every page - "bright but needs to pay more attention/must try harder/ lacks concentration"
I was usually in trouble school, not for being disruptive but just failing to complete or forgetting homework. I still have problems writing, and my handwriting is - bad. I winged school, just, flunked college but went to uni age 27 and did ok - I can hyperfocus on things I'm interested in.
This has defined my whole life and I assumed I just lacked willpower. I've done ok, I have an ok job but I feel like I could do better and still make stupid mistakes occasionally which I think might be holding me back in my job.
I hope to get a diagnosis when things get a bit back to normal, so thanks for the honesty and inspiration!
Mine came to a head with Covid too hence why I sort a diagnosis with Psychologist. I was diagnosed with Aspergers at 23 and ADHD Inattentive at age 40. I have found coffee and energy drinks help focus and relaxation but the issues I have can’t be fixed by medication but by therapy
Did you get a diagnosis and are you taking meds for it? I’m 35 and I’ve suffered with this all my life but I’ve never pursued a diagnosis.
@@raleemay yes I got one last year! I'm taking concerta which is helping.
@@mikeedwards350 Great to hear it. Hopefully I can get one soon and meds.
@@raleemay I hope it works out for you.
THANK YOU! THIS GIVES ME SOME HOPE!
Thank you for posting these videos. I just started my first dose of atomoxetine today at 35. Diagnosed with inattentive adhd at 6 and put on stimulants. Had a really bad experience and quit treatment at 13. Tried Strattera at 18 when it just got FDA approval after a bad first semester in college. Seemed to work well but I didn't stick with it past about 5 months. Going to give it another go. It's so encouraging hearing someone working well with it and also to hear adults diagnosed as adults accepting the diagnosis and happily accepting the treatments. I resisted it so much and did life the hard way as a result. Accepting it doesn't mean we allow it to define us. Thank you again for helping to change my perspective these last couple weeks. Best of luck in all you do.
Looking to get meds for adhd. I feel like my brain is constantly go go go and my mind is constantly wandering, hoping this will mellow me out and have one thought at a time. I would crash after having a lunch, some tasks get super boring, swear I’m not lazy but my mind wandering so much is a problem
I was just diagnosed with inattentive ADD this week and I can relate to this video so much. I started 40 mg of strattera two days ago. I haven’t really noticed much of a difference yet. I take it at night because it knocks me out. I’ve gotten really bad reactions to both Prozac and Zoloft so I’m really hoping that it starts working soon and that there aren’t any side affects. My doctor said it takes 4-6 weeks to feel the affects of strattera.
The hope that I feel after watching your video is something I have not experienced in 11 years.
Thank you so much for uploading this.
Thank you so much for this. I feel less alone knowing that someone else has these struggles. I have always struggle with self worth because having these symptoms of inattentive ADHD just make me feel so stupid, especially when I compare myself to "normal" people. Starting Strattera tomorrow, this video give hope.
Second day on Strattera and I’m noticing that I’m calmer and my mind isn’t racing anymore I feel peaceful the only concern I have is I’m worried it will take away my creativity 😩😔 but I do feel better I just can’t wait to see my continued process 🙏🏾
I have the same concern and only started a couple days ago! How do you feel that it has affected your creativity now you’re 2 months in?
ellichiu I think I’m way much better !!! Now I’m doing makeup to express my art. The medicine does work, the only struggle I have is still some days I feel like I’m unmotivated but it’s mainly due to having low energy but I am able to also be better at time management and coming up with routines to help me with my adhd when I forget things or get distracted. Also since starting my meds I started eating more healthier foods which also is helping a lot!!
Hi @@SharlenesJourney
How is the med going for you? I'm thinking of getting my son on this.
G SeeKay Yesss the medicine has changed my life I’ve notice a big difference. I am able to do more things and have more energy. And now I can focus on work .. only thing I will note is that the medicine doesn’t cure ADHD completely it just makes things more manageable for me big difference though still being medicated and not being medicated I think you should talk to the DR and see if they can get your son it or the best medicine for the situation 🙏🏾
@@SharlenesJourney Thanks. & good to hear that it has worked out for you after 2 years. Have you tried other meds beyond
Strattera?
im going through the same journey as you - diagnosed at 28 and have been struggling my whole life feeling inadequate and stupid, especially at work. currently starting medication and omg everything feels so clear!
Sian yay so happy for you 😀
What medication
Thanks for sharing, glad you have had such a positive outcome.
When you said your happiness increased I cried. I'm so happy for you. My son is on Intuniv and I hope he will have similar results
I hope it goes well for him x
When you said you got up at 4:18, I was expecting you would said you would fainted. First day 18mg, 1hr later I got up and I collapsed downstairs. Hahahaha.. I love your experience truly, but like all medications it works differently for me.
My experience
Diagnose ADHD (inattentive type)
First medication was adderall, a bless drug. When I first took the medication of 10mg at 8:00 on the dot. I was eagerly hoping for some sign of focus, so being scared of what would happen I fell alsleep at 8:20pm. 8:42pm. I woke up to the sound of rain, such a beautiful sound hitting the windows with such a force you can sorta feel it. When I got up I notice everything in my room, how dirty and disgusting it had became that I went outside in the warm rain, with only shorts !?! Before I realize it my motivation to do something was beyond words that I was overthinking successful scenarios in my head, while the rain Bath me. I check the time 9:02, My mom opens the door and watched me there soaked up.. smiling.
Adderal is powerful medication, but with something of that level.. always comes with a price. Climbing the adderal mountain is absolutely not worth, especially when your full of anxiety. That’s when my doctors switched me to strattera.
Day 1 on Strattera.
Took the medication at 8:00pm the same time I did it’s all medication (was to take it every morning) than I fell asleep 5m hoping for anything as I was told it will work after 3-4weeks. 9:12 my mom called me downstairs to take the trash, stood up and open the door which I was near the stairs, the weirdest and most extremely intense migraine or “lighthead” came out of no were to which I fainted down the stairs. Next thing I know I woke up with my family around me crying and the worst pain on my wrist and back (must had fell hard). Well... I’m on day 5 and notice euphoric feeling cloning down my head to my spine. Almost like a ASMR sensation 4x with nice euphoria. This medication kills 90% of my anxiety. Why 90% well, for example when I normally get anxiety from going to the mall it last me throughout the time, but with this medication I notice I get anxiety than a split sec or 2 it’s 100% gone.
So far, both drugs are very powerful and works differently for everyone. This was my experience and hope anyone could relate or took notice.
Updoot Everything Amazing! How great that you got to experience both! I love my meds because they reduce my anxiety a lot!! Thank you so much for sharing your story I really enjoyed reading it 😊
Thank you so much for sharing. I’m 52, I think I’ve got ADHD and I’ve got a diagnostic appointment in one week’s time. The country I live in only prescribes Atomoxetine for Adult ADHD, so I was curious as to their effects - my son also has ADHD and is taking stimulants, which are very effective - so I’m concerned that if the Atomoxetine is not effective, I’ll have to sell up my life here and move back to my home country (which I don’t want to do). This video was SO helpful to me - it seems this drug has done to you everything that I’m hoping it will. If you think 30 years with a uncontrolled babble inside your head was tough - Imagine 50+ years! Thank you so much for sharing - it was really useful for me :)
What country are you in? The USA?
@@Im6yrsOldBeNice2Me No - I'm in Spain, but I've been able to get Elvanse/Vyvanse prescribed through the national public health service here.
@@TomBeardshaw interesting. I’m in the US they started me on strattera & I doubt they want to give me anything stronger because I am currently on suboxone. They say the insurance doesn’t like to do more than one controlled substance. I’ll see how it goes.
I'm waiting to have my formal assessment in a few weeks. Having spoken to a few counsellors and doctors they all said they think I have ADHD. It's so nice to see how well you're doing.
gPlan Good luck :)
i have adhd, i got so distracted by your beauty ... U're just sooo beautiful, your eyes are just perfect, your smile is priceless. wish i can just hug you, because i know the struggles of living with adhd, and i'm so happy you found a solution
I just got my official diagnosis yesterday for inattentive type as well. It was so validating to have an explanation for why I've struggled so much. I am so excited for my follow up with my psychiatrist to start meds! Thank you for sharing your experience, it's so helpful to hear about improvements. Since it's been a year since this video, do you have any update on how you're doing with your meds now?
I have another video on it! But still pretty much the same and it's become easier to be me and feels more normal :). I've been on the meds for almost a year and a half now.
So glad you got you diagnosis. I’m 40 just got my diagnosis so 27 ain’t that bad ...lol... I feel your happiness and I also hated to be talking and loose my train of thought I felt like an idiot made me anti social.
Bless you I couldn't imagine going on much longer! I am glad you got your diagnosis.. I wonder how many people never get diagnosed for their entire lives. It's so nice to be more present with people now and not forget every thought!
Glad to see you have improved! Hang in there. Enjoyed the vid.
@ Finding Your Serenity
This is easily one of the best videos I have seen explaining life with ADHD, and the changes after medication. You explained how to work with a Psychiatrist to find a proper dosage. I really appreciate that you stressed about seeing a Psychiatrist, because the cost is well worth the result. Also touching on the other psychological problems that can show up because of ADHD. Everyone who is wondering if they are struggling with ADHD should watch this video.
Thank you so much Paul. It means a lot to hear this and it's the reason I put these videos out there.