I was diagnosed with a Pervasive Developmental Disorder and I also had undiagnosed Depression. It really hindered me, such as having a speech therapist and mostly in education. I've always felt overwhelmed, got frustrated when I didn't understanding a subject straight away, issues with comprehension, the faculty didn't care, everything felt like a chore, I know I wasn't a fool but something was holding me back and I didn't find out till later in my life when I enquired to my relatives what my issue was . But it was a vlog you did in your original channel about taking responsibility which was one of the inspirations in changing my life and inspired me to actually understand what this disorder is and how I can cope with it and so far I made a lot of progress. Because I don't like hiding behind it. I joined a gym and running club, lost weight and feel fitter, my mind is more clear and focused, I started practising stoicism and I passed my driving test which I never thought I could do. Now I'm going to persue a career I wanted to do since I was a child and go back to higher education to redo my GCSEs and perhaps do something else alongside it. Don't regret not doing it sooner, it's a destructive way of thinking, the important thing is you're doing it now and you're doing it well. It's never to late. Good luck.
This all sounds so familiar to me. I'm at an adult age myself and have never been diagnosed ADHD. Maybe because of my autism or maybe for another reason. But I have the same issue with projects nearly never getting finished because they start to become boring. Never making an effort in school because it was so boring. Not wanting to go to school. Just not doing projects. Just so frustrating to have to force yourself to do things. Even when you want to do them. And getting distracted so often while doing things. I've probably been distracted at least five times while watching your video. I have come across some youtube videos on adhd in the last week and I have been doing a little research for myself on that, but those didn't really sound that familiar to me. But your problems sound almost exactly like mine. Minus the head bobbing. I experience the restless legs too. And I've even been rotating my chair with you. Thank you. I will be getting myself tested. Even if it's not ADHD I'd still like to know about these issues I've been having. P.S. Good on you for editing and uploading the video 👍
You've come such a long way Jason, it's quite inspiring to see. I'm sure I'm on the spectrum a little myself, and there's a chance I have mild OCD or something though I haven't gotten myself tested. Thank you for sharing your story though. Also, it's good to see you making content of some kind still. Keep doing the stuff you like doing most, , those cabin videos are an interesting watch to see the progress at restoring it, and even if Roamer Radio itself isn't my cup of tea so to speak, the episodes I have listened to were well made and a relaxing and enjoyable change of pace from the content I normally have running. Though I gotta say with that intro man referring your old stuff... Have a few thoughts/memories of the old days since you brought them up. Only cooking video I remember really watching was that joke video of the "dollar store taco bowl" and how no one in their right mind would seriously make and eat that whole monstrosity. I enjoyed the shock jock show I remember you putting out, many times as great background noise while playing games or doing other tasks, but I learned about some really neat stuff through that show (like Kenshi, a game I really need to get back into.) And Until We Win, the Daggerfall one helped me actually beat that game, though some of the exploits used in it won't work in the unity version, though the mod scene for DF Unity is nuts. It's a shame the Morrowind one got cancelled, but I understand it. I hope these thoughts don't bring back any bad memories, they were all entertaining for me, and at some point I'm going to binge that D&D campaign you've been hosting on here, so thanks for the entertainment my man, I keep an eye on this channel from time to time to see what's new.
dam it makes a lot of sense to me when i followed you. i am glad you have found out this about yourself. You have opened my eyes to something i might have a issue with. myself. You have helped me and i will think about what you have said. Thanks Jason.
I really appreciate this video. I feel like your experience explains a lot in my own life. There was a point after being paralyzed twice in my late teens and recovering that I had disability insurance and SSI that they gave me anything I wanted. If I hurt a little.. here's a hydrocodone. Here's some muscle relaxers. That will be $3.85. Unlimited refills. I began wanting to avoid everything. I slept when I came home from school, didn't do homework, and woke up to play FFXI until it was time to go back to school. In school I couldn't be bothered to remember where my classes were let alone what time or which books to bring. Eventually developed ulcers from unknowingly becoming a narcotics addict, thinking medicine was to help and couldn't hurt you. I used it an excuse to miss a whole semester of school. Only one class sent me homework, and by default I passed all my classes with minimal effort. I was very smart but I became fascinated with finding alternate ways to accomplish something with minimal effort involved, for better or worse. Now, I'm 36, worked and excelled at all kinds of jobs including management but I always get bored. Even with my living situations, I get bored every few years and I feel like I need to move again. My wife noticed I have ADHD tendencies and her therapist diagnosed me with it. I tried her Adderall and it was the most normal I felt in years, but I don't have health insurance or disability anymore because.. again, I couldn't be bothered to maintain that. Also my wife condemns ADHD medication as just being "meth in a bottle"... but man, it could really help me.
Thanks for the video and the perspective. I recall in high school kids trying to sell their dexedrine. I guess it was a sport enhancement thing. I think it also gives folks a buzz if they are not adhd.. Too much focus!
I'm at a weird point to where I'm overwhelmed with so many things to do, being unable to prioritize, and winding up doing nothing as a result. Other days I just sit in front of the screen and look down at my hands instead. I'm pondering getting myself diagnosed; Dunno if it's ADHD, but I figure it's all part of something.
I loved your cooking videos!
I was diagnosed with a Pervasive Developmental Disorder and I also had undiagnosed Depression. It really hindered me, such as having a speech therapist and mostly in education. I've always felt overwhelmed, got frustrated when I didn't understanding a subject straight away, issues with comprehension, the faculty didn't care, everything felt like a chore, I know I wasn't a fool but something was holding me back and I didn't find out till later in my life when I enquired to my relatives what my issue was . But it was a vlog you did in your original channel about taking responsibility which was one of the inspirations in changing my life and inspired me to actually understand what this disorder is and how I can cope with it and so far I made a lot of progress. Because I don't like hiding behind it. I joined a gym and running club, lost weight and feel fitter, my mind is more clear and focused, I started practising stoicism and I passed my driving test which I never thought I could do. Now I'm going to persue a career I wanted to do since I was a child and go back to higher education to redo my GCSEs and perhaps do something else alongside it. Don't regret not doing it sooner, it's a destructive way of thinking, the important thing is you're doing it now and you're doing it well. It's never to late. Good luck.
This all sounds so familiar to me. I'm at an adult age myself and have never been diagnosed ADHD. Maybe because of my autism or maybe for another reason. But I have the same issue with projects nearly never getting finished because they start to become boring. Never making an effort in school because it was so boring. Not wanting to go to school. Just not doing projects. Just so frustrating to have to force yourself to do things. Even when you want to do them. And getting distracted so often while doing things. I've probably been distracted at least five times while watching your video.
I have come across some youtube videos on adhd in the last week and I have been doing a little research for myself on that, but those didn't really sound that familiar to me. But your problems sound almost exactly like mine. Minus the head bobbing. I experience the restless legs too. And I've even been rotating my chair with you.
Thank you. I will be getting myself tested. Even if it's not ADHD I'd still like to know about these issues I've been having.
P.S. Good on you for editing and uploading the video 👍
You've come such a long way Jason, it's quite inspiring to see. I'm sure I'm on the spectrum a little myself, and there's a chance I have mild OCD or something though I haven't gotten myself tested. Thank you for sharing your story though. Also, it's good to see you making content of some kind still. Keep doing the stuff you like doing most, , those cabin videos are an interesting watch to see the progress at restoring it, and even if Roamer Radio itself isn't my cup of tea so to speak, the episodes I have listened to were well made and a relaxing and enjoyable change of pace from the content I normally have running. Though I gotta say with that intro man referring your old stuff... Have a few thoughts/memories of the old days since you brought them up.
Only cooking video I remember really watching was that joke video of the "dollar store taco bowl" and how no one in their right mind would seriously make and eat that whole monstrosity.
I enjoyed the shock jock show I remember you putting out, many times as great background noise while playing games or doing other tasks, but I learned about some really neat stuff through that show (like Kenshi, a game I really need to get back into.)
And Until We Win, the Daggerfall one helped me actually beat that game, though some of the exploits used in it won't work in the unity version, though the mod scene for DF Unity is nuts. It's a shame the Morrowind one got cancelled, but I understand it.
I hope these thoughts don't bring back any bad memories, they were all entertaining for me, and at some point I'm going to binge that D&D campaign you've been hosting on here, so thanks for the entertainment my man, I keep an eye on this channel from time to time to see what's new.
dam it makes a lot of sense to me when i followed you. i am glad you have found out this about yourself. You have opened my eyes to something i might have a issue with. myself. You have helped me and i will think about what you have said. Thanks Jason.
I really appreciate this video. I feel like your experience explains a lot in my own life. There was a point after being paralyzed twice in my late teens and recovering that I had disability insurance and SSI that they gave me anything I wanted. If I hurt a little.. here's a hydrocodone. Here's some muscle relaxers. That will be $3.85. Unlimited refills.
I began wanting to avoid everything. I slept when I came home from school, didn't do homework, and woke up to play FFXI until it was time to go back to school. In school I couldn't be bothered to remember where my classes were let alone what time or which books to bring. Eventually developed ulcers from unknowingly becoming a narcotics addict, thinking medicine was to help and couldn't hurt you. I used it an excuse to miss a whole semester of school. Only one class sent me homework, and by default I passed all my classes with minimal effort. I was very smart but I became fascinated with finding alternate ways to accomplish something with minimal effort involved, for better or worse.
Now, I'm 36, worked and excelled at all kinds of jobs including management but I always get bored. Even with my living situations, I get bored every few years and I feel like I need to move again. My wife noticed I have ADHD tendencies and her therapist diagnosed me with it. I tried her Adderall and it was the most normal I felt in years, but I don't have health insurance or disability anymore because.. again, I couldn't be bothered to maintain that. Also my wife condemns ADHD medication as just being "meth in a bottle"... but man, it could really help me.
Thanks for the video and the perspective. I recall in high school kids trying to sell their dexedrine. I guess it was a sport enhancement thing. I think it also gives folks a buzz if they are not adhd.. Too much focus!
I'm at a weird point to where I'm overwhelmed with so many things to do, being unable to prioritize, and winding up doing nothing as a result. Other days I just sit in front of the screen and look down at my hands instead.
I'm pondering getting myself diagnosed; Dunno if it's ADHD, but I figure it's all part of something.
Good video take care of yourself