My struggles as a Christian with ADHD.
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- I was raised Christian, but I also struggled with ADHD. In this video, I'm going to tell my story so that you can be encouraged and inspired in Jesus' name.
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For some other good ADHD UA-camrs that I enjoy, try:
How to ADHD: / howtoadhd
Me with ADHD: / mewithadhd
For other Christian UA-camrs I love:
Mike Winger:
/ mikewinger
Off the Kirb Ministries: / offthekirbstreetpreaching
Polite Leader:
/ politeleader
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Great thing about us adhd people is you know your comments will be read 😂
Why is this so? Idk other adhd people do this
Read and liked lol
@@sis9099 because focusing only on the video is too hard, just get distracted too easily and end up reading the comments at the same time
@@daisychain914😂😂😂 i literally cracked up, I got like a few seconds into the video and went straight to the comments
@@imaniannissa6989 I know! Such an insightful observation by the original commenter!
Thank you so much im in so much tears right now I've been searching for the past few years for a Christ centred ADHD content and I couldn't find a channel dedicated to it and I felt so lost and really needed this Christian perspective on my struggle with it. As a woman with ADHD I dread my future knowing I'm supposed to be a helper but I've always felt like a burden more than anything else thanks for reminding me God is in control
Wow! Amen!!! I’m so glad you were in tears! 😅 You know what I mean. I want the videos I make to really encourage people just like you and me! I think it’s definitely hard to find good, Christ-centered ADHD content. I hope I can continue to be faithful to Christ with the videos I make.
As a husband myself, my role is different than what yours will be, but I have the same struggles. I’m supposed to be a leader, but I’ve felt like a failure and a burden most of my life as well! But you’ve reminded ME that God is most definitely in control. He has a reason for all he does! And it’s a HOLY reason! 😁Don’t dread the future. His mercies are new every morning, and he is only making us more and more like Christ! Thanks so much for the encouragement!
Do not blame yourself. The church is divided 3 ways on this topic, the biggest thing to know is that it is not a choice
Thank you so muvh.
I resonate with your comment. I was just diagnosed and I’m 45. My medication made me a new person. And I truly feel like it has helped me with my walk with Christ.
When you read Psalms it looks like people writing (mostly David) could have had depression, burn out, anxiety, bipolar , ADHD, definitely distress (you could see emotions jumping up and down in certain Psalms)
I honestly believe having ADHD is presenting me with more opportunities to trust God. I can’t trust my own mind and memory and emotions sometimes, I can’t control a lot of what goes on in my life and the repercussions of it, I can’t always trust that what I think I want at any given moment is what I’m going to want in five minutes, but I can trust in God’s faithfulness, in God’s wisdom, and in God’s love. It is also incredibly humbling and reminds me that I am so far from being in control of my life, more so than the average person. Therefore, I need God at the wheel because if I’m the one in control, I’m going to get distracted and drive myself off a cliff in minutes. It does make developing discipline really hard, though, which I think highlights even more the need for grace and taking to prayer everything, even our struggles with prayer. Showing up is half the battle, but even remembering to show up can be hard for those with ADHD and I think that’s where grace comes in. Also tailoring our lives so we reduce the distractions that lead us away from prayer and, ultimately, from God.
amen! this spoke volumes to me x
This is perfectly said yes ! God is my everything my glasses my medicine my reminder my guide having this ADHD causes me to rely on God a lot more
And that's how religious abuse works. Use any struggle or adversity to subjugate and manipulate people who are suffering.
Get out.
Very well said! Jesus has been showing me how to tell the difference between his words and my own thoughts. I think “ Lord bless it or block it, is this a need or a want”. I put my desires aside, quiet my mind, and listen for him. Tell him to take my mind and guide me through it and it always works out if i focus on Christ. Us ADHD people know we can hyper focus on a certain thing !!! I pick Jesus if it’s reading the Bible or studying archaeology or the amazing way Jesus is in everything. Keeps me happy and doing what’s best for my family and my overall health. When I listen to music I pretend every song if about him. If it doesn’t fit that way I don’t listen to it music is a big way I guide my focus. So let DONt let evil music in, just worship in all we say listen to watch and do.
I am 72 and have ADHD. First diagnosed at 57, I mourned all of the failures of my life regarding relationships. I saw the place that my disorder had in these failures. With counseling from a Christian psychologist who was also ADHD, I began to understand the brain differences that manifest in scans of the brain. ADHD is real. It is evident when scans are made in calm and stressed situations. And ADHD is also a gift. It is useful in creative endeavors. Art, Music, all things that require creativity and outside of the box kind of thinking. Accepting the ADHD designation is only a first step for management. Life has plenty of opportunities for us to use our "gift" with success. It is manageable, with supplements, drugs, therapy and counseling/coaching. I have been using only naturopathic supplements for the past year and am delighted with the results. The earlier one seeks out help, the easier it is to find solutions. This condition is a blessing rather than a curse.
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Amen! I really really appreciate you saying that, and sharing your story, Brad! I have struggled myself in a similar way, and just recently have I been able to acknowledge my ADHD. I’ve seen a few comments from different people about the fact that ADHD can also be a very good thing, and I think it could be a great, helpful video for me to make. Your comment as well as another subscribers had motivated me to finally make the video (I’ve also been distracted lately because of the adhd lol). Thanks a ton for the affirmation!
@@OxoRoxo thank you for actively being a part of this community 😊It’s interactions like this that keep wanting to come back and make more content!
@@IHaveADHD ...yes, ADHD is a gift, though it may not always feel like it. A doctor (who has ADHD himself) said it was a gift that one needs to learn how to harness. God can help with that! After all, He created us!
By the way, the doctor who has ADHD himself helped with integrative medicine which involves taking vitamins and supplements to help with ADHD symptoms. (Medication was previously tried for a little bit, but it had some negative side effects, so it was stopped.) Occupational therapy was also done years ago and was helpful, too, but we've mainly relied on the integrative medicine.
Which supplememnts are you using?
@@friedchicken892 I take GABA, L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine, Lithium Orotate and Focus and Energy from Brain MD. Doseages are followed as per my Doctor.
I’m a 16 year old christan boy with ADHD and I needed this! Thanks and God bless you!
Brother, that’s really wonderful to hear that it was so helpful! Thank you so much for your encouragement! Gods got you! 😁How’s school/life/etc treating you with ADHD?
@@IHaveADHD I’m not sure where the original commenter is, but I just wanna say that I wish my adhd was gone. No one in my family think I have it, since I have good grades. But I’ve always felt different from other kids. And before I learned adhd did exist, I thought that my family just praised me for my grades but thought I was strange and weird everywhere else. I had the same feeling with my teachers and other kids in school. And what you’ve described in this video exactly suits me. Another thing is is that you m not sure how I’m supposed to serve God and have this illness, as well as stay a humble person. I’ve only believed for a year now, but adhd is a big roadway. Just wanted to let you know
Thanks for sharing your story. I am also Christian and have ADHD. I was diagnosed at the age of 29. I lived for all those years thinking I wasn't good enough, strong enough, had enough will power, etc. I also thought that all my symptoms were all my fault, my sin and my non-repentance. Then I was diagnosed with ADHD out of the blue at 29 when I went to seek a psychiatrist for another mental illness I have. After doing my own research, meeting with other counselors, Christian and non-religious, and praying through I realized that yes, ADHD is a real biological condition that occurs when the brain doesn't function the same as someone who is neurotypical, and yes I am a sinner (saved by grace), but also neural divergence such as ADHD exists in this world, not because of my personal sins, but because of the general sinful nature of the world and humanity as a whole since Adam's original sin. Yes, my personal sins can accentuate my ADHD symptoms, and yes, sometimes I use my condition as an excuse to continue to sin, but in the end as you said, God know and is in control of all things. I do continue to repent of my own willfulness to sin and just my sinful condition as a human being, but then I don't carry that shame and guilt over because of what Jesus has done once and for all. I don't believe you can lose your salvation either. All this to say, I can empathize and sympathize with what you're going through. It's not easy and I don't think it will ever go away (until Jesus comes again and we get our regenerated bodies), but I pray and hope that you, me and all the other neurodivergent peeps can live with a sense of peace and hope despite our circumstances. Thanks again for sharing your story and creating a platform to discuss these topics.
Thank you so much for sharing and for encouraging me with your story! :)
You're so right that our fallen condition is the main contributor to ADHD, sickness, mental illness, etc. And I appreciate you noting that sin CAN accentuate ADHD, but is not always the cause.
I also love that you pointed it back to the finished work of Christ on the cross, that we can't lose our salvation, and the future hope that we have in Christ to have our glorified bodies some day! Such a huge relief!
I really appreciate your honesty! I hope you'll be amongst the peeps that are a part of this community! I'm honored to be able to make a platform!
Also, I was about 28-29 (I'm 30 now) when I started trying to cope with ADHD, so we've sort of got that part in common. Been a long road for a lot of people!
I love how you kept the presentation Christ-based instead of ADHD-based.
Just came here because a minister i really respected and looked up to dismissed ADHD as a real mental health issue. My eyes were watering and im thankful i found a brother who struggles in the same way i do. Why we look at disabilities above the neck as though they are not real in the christian faith is beyond my comprehension. Thank you for your sincerity.
Prone to wander, Lord I feel it;
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here's my heart, oh take and seal it.
Seal it for thy courts above! 🤗
I am the opposite way around. Being a Christian first and then the ADHD came second. Now, I get it and I am meant to be this way. I know that now. I am very creative and I struggle with paper work too.
Sorry for the late response, Elizabeth! Creativity comes so naturally to most of us with ADHD! :D It's so FUN to be creative!
Paperwork....STINKS! lol
Thank you so very much! You have no idea how much I needed to hear this! God is using me, sanctifying me... God is in control of my ADHD. Amen!
Having ADHD is hard but seeing others and how they deal with it make me feel so at home for some reason hahaha I always feel out of place especially when you show so much energy right when I wake up ready to do so much more than anyone else around me. I can tell you, starting a channel really created an amazing outlet to be able to keep my mind straight and on something I know!
For REAL!! It makes it feel way more manageable just knowing that others are going through the exact same thing. I hate the way it feels when it seems like you’re the only one with ADHD and no one else understands. That’s why we gotta keep ourselves in community. Comments like yours really help! Thanks a ton! 😁
Thankyou for making this video and sharing these things 😭
And thankyou Jesus for making this wonderful man!
I love how you share the gospel as comfort for when we mess up and can’t tell if we are lazy or built different. It’s just what I needed
Jessica,
So sorry for the late response! The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation! It's what we all need!
I was just diagnosed at 30 years old. As I am learning more about it, a lot of my life makes more sense. Like you said, I used to think I just sucked at fighting sins like laziness but I see now it's not so much my fault if I tend to struggle a bit more than others in some areas. It is easier to give myself grace now and emotionally "get back on the right track". It's frustrating that people think it isn't real just cause they can't see it. (Imagine if we told a paralyzed person they are just lazy and need to stand up. Gives the same energy.) I have just started wondering how ADHD might be affecting my spiritual life. Glad to have found your channel!
I’m so glad you found this encouraging 🤓Being told ADHD isn’t real is very tough. I think people (Christians) that say that typically mean to say something positive about how Jesus is enough and has freed us from sin l, laziness, etc. but it tends to be condemning and legalistic. I try to hear everyone out. Though, it’s not said as frequently these days
I found this video helpful ,im not sure if ur still posting about ADHD but ur very good at explaining and spreading hope and love,ur voice is calm and peaceful I would like to see more content of your videos about Your faith ,ADHD and the gospel,May Christ bless u 💓
I'm struggling with this right now and I'm feeling so awful about myself. 😢 Thank you for sharing ❤
You’re welcome! I’m struggling too! 😞I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time!
Thank you. Thank you sir. So so much, please keep up this good work and helping all of us who are so grateful to have this content
I really needed to hear this today. Thank you and God Bless❤
I am in tears, thank you for sharing and being honest and encouraging. God bless you.
☺️I’m….”glad” it brought tears.. 😅hopefully of relief from not being alone
I’m a 24 year old christian boy with ADHD and I needed this! Thanks and God bless you!
I have had undiagnosed adhd since a child. After a head trauma 5 years ago it became overwhelming. Thank you for this video. I needed to hear I am not alone as an ADHD Christian
Thank you so much for making this. As a Christian parent who desperately loves her boy w ADHD, we’re truly struggling in this moment & we needed to see this.
Dude! What an awesome (I first spelled assume🤣)
testimony and ministry! I came across you searching for adhd strategies for Christians, love the last minute or two of this vid. God is so good! Pray that He heals me and my adhd. God bless brother!!
I am so grateful for finding a christian perspective on Adhd. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences.
I am 40, got diagnosed with ADD two years ago. I've walked with Jesus since 2007. I have struggled my whole life with not having energy to do things. Difficulty concentrating when hearing sounds around me etc. And the lack of short term memory. . Big issue. But the Holy spirit reminds me of things all the time. That makes it so much easier, when walking with the Lord.
But for me it was also a blessing from God to be able to take medications to make my brain function better and not fall asleep all the time.
Not many christians have a problem with a diabethic needing medicin to keep them alive. But when it comes to antidepressives or adhd it starts being controversial. And I understand, we should always pray for God to guide us and heal us. My opinion. But if my brain needs medicin to funtion so that I can be a good mother to my kids, I will take it if God gives me peace about it. I feel blessed to have a relationship with Jesus because He does strengthen me in my weakness. God bless you.
Annika, thank you for your openness! It's never too late to be diagnosed and to start working on treatment! :) I'm just glad I could be a part of encouraging you on your journey! Diabetes can be rough! My Dad has had it for a bit, and he has struggled because of it.
I love hearing that you have the overall goal of mothering your kids well. :) That's a wonderful way to honor God!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! All Glory to God forever! I am crying tears of relief and thankfulness. God is so Good! Hallelujah!
Thanks for making this video and following your heart and what God is putting on it. I was not diagnosed till I was 48. I grew up in the 70's and was told it was my immaturity and that I had behavioral issues and it was all about my own poor choices and lack of caring. I was not accepted for the person that I was and if I tried to be honest I was told I was making excuses to avoid responsibility. I knew these things were not true but I still did not understand what was wrong with me. It is the ignorance and lack of understanding that gave me an identity crisis as a child that carried through to adult hood. The few times I thought about seeking a diagnosis I was put off by doubt and lies the enemy told me and used others to tell me. I was saved at age 15 and it was thought that my troubles should have gone away. I was discouraged constantly even by the people who cared but did not understand. We know the most lonely feeling and that is when we try so hard we manage to make an impression on others and we validate ourselves. We want to be told we did well and be recognized that we worked very hard on it to the point it was too much for us. We are instead told "See, we told you that you just had to try harder and make yourself work like everyone else."
I let resentments and frustration grow in me. I let hopelessness grow and the lies that no one could ever understand me or accept me for who I am. As an adult in the workplace I heard the same things as I did as a child. The world is misinformed and even taught to despise the symptoms of ADHD and to see people who struggle with it as undesirable. We can be afraid anyone will find out we have it and would often rather they think a lie and go along with the version of ourselves that others have painted. We have to feel we fit some how but feel if we are honest we will be rejected and even persecuted at work or at home or at school. We have to coexist and can not take being constantly disciplined for our actions that are in no way under our control to stop. We are discouraged for the thing we struggle with most and it is disheartening. It makes us feel we are not being treated fairly and this can build resentments in us also.
I did not grow up in a Christian home but I found God very young. I did not know the gospel of Jesus yet but I know when I felt the worst I could take and I prayed to ask for help I no longer felt so lonely. God started to send me Christians to tell me Jesus loved me. This happened a few times over the years. I saw they all had something familiar. It was Gods Holy Spirit and the love of Jesus. I saw they were genuine and it was Christians who had Christs unconditional love that attracted me to Jesus. I was saved at age 15. It made all the difference in the world from what could have been and would have been. I struggled on and off. I overcame often and learned to like myself for who I was for a time but I was not serving the Kingdome and I was too shy and insecure to speak in church. I seemed to be treated more equally there so I dare not tell anyone. I thought maybe God would remove all this once I got right with him in all my sins.
I got pulled into drinking as an adult born again Christian and it lasted 15 years till I got help. I was humbled before the Lord begging him to take me or fix me but not to let my wife and sons suffer anymore watching me slowly die. I was not a mean drunk and did not cheat on my wife or beat my kids. I loved them but could not stop drinking to save my own life or theirs. I had love in my life and all I could ever want but I could not stop the drinking even when I hated it and did not even want a sip of it. It was like something else was controlling me and it was. In my hour of need God sent me help. He sent me someone who had overcome and recovered by giving himself and the care if his life over to God and trusting the outcome of following my conscience over my fears. I had to start helping others right away and did. I was serving and thriving and my family healed. I was now sober but with ADHD and I do have it sever. People were suspicious of me all teh time thinking I was drinking again but it was the ADHD they saw.
I was sober and serving 12 years when I let the resentments back in and it made me so sick so fast I was drinking again in no time. My marriage was falling apart and my children lost respect for me. Even my employer lost respect and trust I built on for 12 years. I had to come back to the Lord on my knees and understand that people did not understand my ADHD or who I was any more than I did my own self. I went to got professional help and God lead me to a neurologist instead of psychologist. My doctors tell me I am not mentally ill. They support my faith. I had no idea this was neurological. I also was diagnosed with Tourette's and Autism. I figured I had Tourette's but not autism. The neurologist I see also has all of the above and made his career in researching and even doing brain surgery on some. He gave me information that made my entire live make sense and my view started to change. Like I help those with alcoholism today I help people with ADHD understand themselves and I have an empathy for their suffering so much that God helps me help. I find the struggling in support groups, There is so much misinformation about ADHD and this is to keep us subjugated. The devil is doing it. He sees we are a danger as we make powerful saints when we Love the Lord as in Matthew 22 34 to 40. Forgiveness is the key to being set free.
Thank you for sharing. What literature did the neurologist give you about ADHD?
Sir, it’s no mistake that this video popped up for me at 2:04am while I’m watching random UA-cam videos. This video helped me so much, you have no idea. Thank you for reminding me of who my God is. God bless you.
Yes that's why we stay up stupid hours I would wish to be normal and go to bed a normal.time and not look and feel worse. Sorry but just being honest and read my other message.
Thanks for this video, I felt a sense of relief because I had some church leaders in the past that used to heavily imply that adhd was rooted in sin and not clinical. Good info
Awesome video! Great perspective. Thanks for making.
I’m 24 and I’ve always had it too. I realised that’s why I have trouble connecting with God at all and why I can’t pray. Instead of beating myself up over it at least I can understand it’s not always my fault.
@Poorlimerickgarfielddorkney - Why do you feel you can't pray? Did you know that prayer is simply, at times, talking to God? And that you can ask God to send you His Holy Spirit to pray through you the prayers He wants prayed? That prayer, asking Him to pray through you, takes a lot of pressure off. Ask Him and then wait on Him to answer. Don't put any time limits on it. The Holy Spirit/God does things in His own timing. Often you'll get this strong feeling to start praying and it goes from there. Sometimes right away or sometimes later in the day. God can work around and with your ADHD/ADD. I know this because He has done this so many times for me over the years. Don't give up on prayer. The prayers of a righteous man availeth much. GBY
Hey! This video was super helpful, I am 19 and have struggled with ADHD it feels most of my life. I’ve always noticed something isn’t right, whether it was in school and focusing or in work or anything it is I noticed an issue. I was until this last couple months it was brought to my attention. I’ve been looking to get medication for it, I think it’ll benefit greatly and seeing your view definitely comforts me in this time of realization and looking for the healing/solution over this. I’ve been in a ton of prayer about it and I really believe the medication route is the way I should go.
A lot of what you said was very relatable, especially thinking you’re just stupid or just disobedient which is a real thing like you said but adhd is a real thing.
Hey! Welcome to the community! I’m so glad my goofy little video helped! Lol I really do have plans to make more and more videos, but I’ve just got overcome my OWN ADHD to make them!
I’ve been thinking and praying a lot of about medication for myself, and I don’t quite know yet. But I would say if you feel like you can take medication for it in faith, and if it helps you, that’s awesome!
Obviously I’m no doctor, just a Christian with ADHD, but I will always try and give advice that lines up with scripture.
I hate that you went through the same issues as me. It can really suck to feel like you’re just lazy or dumb. Christians have new desires, and it sucks when sin, or even just ADHD seems to get in the way of our desires to serve Jesus. But ADHD has a lot of good points to it! I keep telling people that, so I think that might have to be my next video!
I found out that I had ADHD a year ago (with 37 years old). Grew up in a Christian family. And I've had all this struggle with my faith and my behavior, with my life and people around me. Years praying on my knees asking for a change or a miracle in my head but God didn't answered, but I new there was something wrong even if people thought I was lazy and 'the black sheep of the family'. So an year ago I decided to go to a professional and all came to light. I'm healing now. And understood that God didn't need to change who I am. Cause he wants to use me as I am, with my struggles and everything. It was a painful life but one word hold me through the years: Isaiah 43:2-4. God is always there and knows every part of our body and soul, cause He formed us in our mother's womb. Thank you for sharing❤ new sub from Uruguay, South America.
Amen amen amen!! Sometimes God will heal certain things. He is very faithful to do so! But He also choses not to a lot of the time for the very reason you just said! He gets a ton of glory out of using weak and broken people! :) I think about how He used Gideon a lot. Gideon was far from a mighty warrior on his own, but God accomplished very much through him. I pray he does that with me! :)
My son is really young still, and he’s a bundle of energy. So much life, passion - and defiance. He was diagnosed with hyperactivity and I’m trying to strike a balance between teaching him social norms but also letting him be his wild, gregarious self. Thanks for the video, it helped me a lot! God bless
Im so glad I have found your videos! You are a God send for me! Thank you!
Im not a Christian but i find religions fascinating, and love to learn from all the different perspectives
I love you bro..... I needed these videos. I've been crying lately because I keep feeling so insignificant... But God is so faithful and good in all of it. For real bro.... I love you all
I really appreciate this, I’m undiagnosed but I’m 💯 that I’ve been struggling with this since childhood ❤
Hey brother, thank you so much for this video (and the channel!): it is such a blessing to find the channel that's dedicated to Christ and to working through the issues that come with ADHD. As a believer I've struggled with weather or not the concept of ADHD as it's currently understood is real or fake, but having a son who has been diagnosed with both ADD and autism, I've realized that we live in such a broken world that yes, sin is a very real problem, and yes, diseases and conditions exist which keep us from being who God created us to be. My wife has been talking with me to speak to my doctor (I suffer from depression and anxiety and take medication) about the very real possibility of my problems stemming from ADHD as well. I'm going to talk to him the next time I go which is next month, but I've really been looking on UA-cam at different ADHD videos and I was watching one this morning when I for some reason for the first time wonders if there was a believer who also suffered from ADHD that had videos on UA-cam, and that's where I found you! Just want to encourage you to keep pressing on, submit to Christ in all areas, and please don't stop making videos like this! You might just have a gift and blessing from God to reach so many ppl out there who need Christ AND need real solutions as believers who suffer with this condition. Keep on keeping on!
Christopher! My goodness. This is such an encouragement to read. Really. I'm so sorry for the late response. I've been away for a little while for some different reasons (just made a new video about it). I wanted to come back to make sure I share all of the love and honesty that you guys are throwing my way.
I am so thankful for your wife talking to you about these things to help you see that you're not alone and definitely not crazy (I thought I was crazy and stupid). My wife is the same as yours. She has been such a resource for me in this journey! And I know you're both taking great care of your son. I'm sure that really is a paradigm shift to see some of the struggles he's going through.
Thank you for the encouragement, again! Pray that in all things, like you said, that I would be submitted to Christ!
Love ya brother!
Such a great and honest video and exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you.
Thank YOU! ☺️
Man this is awesome, Mason. Definitely the piece I needed to hear today.
Chase, I'm honored and encouraged to hear how God has been able to use goofy me to encourage you! You've returned the favor!
Amen brother- I am feeling what you’re saying. We believe our young son (10) has ADHD and we are in the process of getting him diagnosed. It’s almost a relief to our son and us to start understanding why he is the way he is. God Bless you for making and sharing this content. I searched ADHD from a biblical view.
Thank you. This is helping me a bit. I don’t want to go to church this morning. It’s just so loud and sooo much. But I’m getting up
Thank you! thank you! thank you! I have had several Christians to make me feel like taking the ADHD meds is wrong even though I have MS which is a neurological disease that contributes to the ADHD symptoms! I constantly struggle with this and it is only by the grace of God and my husband that I ever give myself a break about it. Thank you again for speaking out on this! 🙏🏻
So so so sorry for the late response! If you watch my most recent video, I explain where I've been, BUT you definitely don't have to. I'm back now, God-willing!
Jennifer, I'm so glad that this helped even a little bit. Meds are a pretty complicated issue, but I don't think it's totally wrong, nor is it black and white.
I want to study more on the issue, but I'm so glad this brought you encouragement. That's what this is here for!
Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer, i know what you mean about other Christians being sceptical about medicins. I have add and walk with the Lord. Medicin is something i have to take to function as my childrens mother. And no one would tell a diabetic that they cannot take meditation because with type 1 they die without it. And I get despressed and so tired with out my medicin for ADD it would be very Hard for me to take care of my kids. I constantly got burnd out and depressed before I was diagnosed 2 years ago and started on medicin. I pray for God to bless it every day I take it. And I have peace about it. I was led by Him to change the type of medicin last year, my doctor agreed with what God had showed me in prayers. It works better now. God bless
Thank you for this video . I am so frustrated .
I was diagnosed with ADHD and manic depression when I was in my teens and I got saved at age 24 . I have struggled with feeling like I shouldn't have these problems anymore and it's been hard to deal with not having real clarity on this topic.
But thank you for acknowledging the struggle
I’m so glad I could help. I’m still trying to understand it fully myself! 🤓I’ve spent a lot of time frustrated, myself!!
I needed this man Thankyou
Of course! I’m so glad I could help! I want to make more helpful videos moving forward, so if you have any topics you’d like to see a video on, let me know!
Refreshingly raw and honest. Thankyou
Thank you needed this right now 🙏🏼
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Great to find someone else on a similar journey in life and on UA-cam, though I wasn’t diagnosed & treated until much later (39 years old)! Those Christian insecurities are 100% relatable💔😭😭😭, and we need to let others know that God created us and our super different difficult brains! I’ve got the WORST inner monologue about the son of laziness, among other things! But calling it out, calling on Jesus, and speaking the TRUTH is what makes the devil flee!!! Thank you for your authenticity, sharing your heart and humor and humanity!!! Keep making & sharing videos!!!!!
This is SO awesome! 😁😁😁God is the one who inspired me to to make these videos, gave me the words to say, and allowed brothers and sisters to come across my videos for encouragement! I just want to be faithful!
Getting diagnosed at 39 years old sounds like a pretty tough thing to go through in some ways. Especially going that long thinking you were dumb or defective. You’re right! Those Christian insecurities really stink! And so hopefully I can help others who have the same insecurities know the truth about their identity in Christ! 😁😁😁that’s so wonderful you shared that with me! Any other ideas for videos that you’d like to see?
I’ve thought the same way myself. I found this very helpful thank you! God bless ❤
Came over from vidiQ live stream ❤ praise God for all that he’s doing with you! Keep fighting the good fight brother ✊
So glad you’re part of the community! Even just commenting.😊 You do as well God bless!
@@IHaveADHD ✊
Thank you for this man. Shared this with my son who has ADHD.
That is truly an honor that you trusted this content enough to share with your son! Thank you brother!
@@IHaveADHD absolutely. Appreciate your candidness and transparency.
Thanks bro needed this
I understand that this message is from a year ago, and you may not see my post, but I wanted you to know that your words were incredibly powerful to me. Thank you for sharing your journey with those of us who are still searching for our own purpose. I always believed that I was just lazy and stupid and that I would never improve. My struggles also created a barrier between myself and God. I constantly questioned why I couldn't remember scriptures or focus long enough to read through the text. It has been a long and painful battle for me. I know that God loves me and that I am created in His image. Therefore, I am not a mistake and capable of learning, growing, and maturing in this walk. Thank you once again, and may God continue to bless you immensely.
Yes I never finish a book.its hard to concentrate and remember things.
I saw your channel reviewed on VidiQ this week. I searched YT for a long time to find your channel. I searched by the exact channel name. Still couldn't find it. Went off YT to Google and found you immediately. I am genuinely interested in your content. I do not have ADHD but I think you have a very unique subject. I'll be watching. Keep going, at your own pace.
I’m glad you found me! That’s such an encouragement to me! 😁Thank God for UA-cam handles now! Should be easier to find!
Amen brother. Thank you for the video.
Thank you. It makes me feel so much better to be reminded that it will all be okay some day. No more issues like this ever again.
Lol Me too!! Even if it feels like forever here in this flawed body, it is still temporary. One day we will not sin, forget, fail, or even be tempted! :) Huge encouragement!
I just subscribed! I just got diagnosed this year and I struggled for 4 decades. I didn't believe it was a big deal thing,....especially as a believer, especially for me. Then you research and get counseling because your loved ones see it and it is getting out of hand. Then you pray and take time to research why you are not able to function like everyone else. Then you cautiously go to counseling and then take meds for your paying attention problems and the scales of stress fall from your eyes. Your focus improves, your OCD goes down. You look at life differently. The peace I thought I had is really there now when before in my mind I felt as ifI am in a foxhole with bombs falling around me. I thought it was normal and I functioned that way for the past few years. I didn't realize how bad my thoughts were scrambling despite hearing from the Holy Spirit. I am so glad I got saved at 17 and have spent the last 30 years laying the foundation for the Lord despite my issues. My wife is helping me too. I am just beginning this journey. So "thank you, man!" God bless!
Adam! So sorry for the late response! I was away for a bit. Back now, God-willing.
I love the foxhole analogy! It really does feel like that sometimes. I've been right there where you are and were! 4 decades is a LONG time to struggle! One thing I've just recently been thinking about (especially in church when the pastor talked about this this morning) is Romans 8:28 "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." It's cliche' for sure, but that doesn't make it any less true. I think we throw this verse around so quickly. Most of us (Christians) have it memorized, but it really is true. Even about ADHD!
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your story, Adam! God is going to see his work that he started in you to completion!
@@IHaveADHD thanks for the response I feel like I am blessed when a UA-camr gets back to me. Hahaha! However, kind of an update I will try to be short I promise. When I gave that explanation to you I had just gotten on Adderall and by the end of the week I had a major psychotic break. It was my wife and my faith that literally kept me from going to jail or hurting anyone and myself. I realized that my flesh was trying to ground. Believe it or not even though I went to the ER I didn't act out and I didn't do anything wrong. I realized too, that Pharmaceuticals are not for me. Long story short I am now taking supplements from a place called Amen Clinic. Amen hahaha. However you should check this guy out 30 years experience studying the brain psychologist counselor 20 + peer-reviewed papers several books best seller and he believes in looking under the hood he does brain scans and he has helped hundreds of thousands of people. Anyway, I am slowly getting better now. Thank you brother, you are an encouragement. Let me know if you want me to tell you about the supplements I'm taking I think they are really working now.
I love that you said your OCD also goes down. Are there medications you are taking that help? I’m currently medicated for OCD, but I see a lot of symptoms of ADHD in me. I’m seeing a therapist and don’t necessarily want to be medicated… but I realize how much it is affecting me. I don’t want meds for ADHD to make my OCD worse.
Same dude. I was saved at 15 and diagnosed at age 50. Always knew I had it but never had a solid understanding of what ADHD was or how it was affecting me in so many ways I thought were unrelated. I got diagnosed by a neurologist and he really educated me. The meds helped at first but God did something to me and I just stopped cold turkey one day oof of Vyvanse and had no withdrawals or negative affects and my symptoms are being overcome by Gods inspiration and encouragement every moment of every day. I had no idea my head could be so clear that I actually stop forgetting the short term things. I find my keys in seconds like my hand just leads me to them. Without the Lord I would be struggling but I have the Holy Spirit working on me hard these days. I am so grateful and take no credit. I found it was the not being understood and being discouraged even by the people I trust and love and who mean well for me. Their lack of understanding is my fault today if I do not tell them how it is. My brain move about 4 to 5 times faster than most. I watch videos on 2x speed and people finally seem to be speaking at a normal pace. Things can feel like they are slow motion and I forget or get distracted as I already forgot what they were getting at. I can watch 2 movie's at the same time and my mean side by side and follow both and I realise I can take in a lot of information and retain it. That can be useful.
In the past I let my shame and lack of self respect and motivation keep me down. I felt less than. I worried so much what others might be thinking. I also had OCD. It went away with Gods help to see and to not want or worry. He fills me with perfect peace. I no longer get upset with others either and I am so free today.
Singing, cooking, focusing on health, and etc, it's easy when I turn it on, but now when trying to focus on my marriage and disciplines, that is hard. I however, find it easier to have a tribe for encouragement,now I just need a new tribe
As absent-minded as I can be, we all here will be your tribe! :) Glad to have you here with us!
That's the age-old ADHD story, isn't it? Good at focusing on our interests (little too much sometimes) and not so good at the...."boring" stuff lol (Not that marriage is boring lol)
Thank you so much for your encouragement
Awesome video my whole life I felt this way until recently learning I have adhd
Thank you! I needed to hear this. Praise the Lord!🙏🙏🙏
Mannn 😢 much❤ from a devoted Christian with ADHD.
Thank you for making this video! It is very real... I have it, and my son very much has it... poor guy for a while i came at him as if he was being directly disobedient, and disrespectful. I finnally realized this is not true, and to approach him differentlyn and the results have been much different... He has so much love that it is beautiful he literally just cannot force his mind to do certain things... He is brilliant in many other ways! I wish i could undo some of my poor parenting efforts... im learning more about myself as well...❤
I'm really encouraged to hear that you're so willing to adjust and learn and grow as a Father! :) He will be able to see that as he gets older. It will make a huge impact on him! My Dad has never been perfect, but he's always been intentional and willing to seek forgiveness for his failures. I notice that stuff in adulthood a lot more than his failures! :)
Thank you!! This video explains exactly the emotional turmoil of being a Christian with ADHD. But God is in control always! 🙏🏽🥹
Thank you so much, I needed this. That you came in love instead of judgement is Christ shining true you ❤
Gosh this was so freeing to hear
That’s so great for ME to hear! 😁I just want to encourage the body of Christ and help those struggling with ADHD! When were you diagnosed? Is there anything else you’d like to see a video on?
Thank you for sharing this video. God bless you.
I feel this so much, it's such a constant internal battle
Never-ending 🫤But God has overcome this world. We will be perfect in the end!
Thank you for this! I have inattentive adhd, I tend to forget and space out a lot
Of course! I’m glad it was helpful. Dealing with ADHD is hard enough, so I wanted to encourage people who are going through it with me. How long have you been diagnosed?
@@IHaveADHD I got tested when I was younger and then got tested again last year. I think the biggest struggle is forgetfulness for me, and getting overwhelmed by small things sometimes. It’s definitely gotten a lot better though, I’m a barista so I’ve really had to push myself in those areas, especially forgetfulness 😂
@@963446 I totally understand! I’ve started carrying a little notebook in my pocket to write things down lol all we can do is keep working on it day by day! 😁let me know if you have any suggestions on things I should make a video about!
Thank you for sharing
I'm so thankful you took the time to watch! :)
What a beautiful video❤️❤️ it’s my third day of taking my meds and I see such improvements in my relationships. Usually I can’t tell what’s going on in conversations! ❤️ it’s been very hard but I’m glad I have it. I like my creative brain😊 oh, also my life with Holy Spirit is better! I can tell what’s going on in sermons and I don’t feel ultra compelled to do random things that I don’t know why I feel that way and it makes no sense to do those things.
All of that after 3 days is very encouraging! I'm glad to hear this has been working for you. Especially your ability to focus on sermons! :) I love my creativity!! We certainly should! It's a gift for creative ventures to come naturally. It's so fun to hyperfocus on something really artsy and creative!
Not a Christian but I love this response! Keep it up.
I'm so grateful to have you here, friend! Let me know if you have any questions about the faith!
This was amazing. I am undiagnosed up this point but have had all the classic symptoms since I was a child. It was within the past year that I even came to understand ADHD. As a fellow believer I also struggled with balancing my struggles in the flesh with my healing in Christ. My story is very similar to yours…
It would be nice to have a discussion about how to deal with this very real issue as a believer. I’d love to fellowship if you’d be open to that. Sincerely, random internet guy
I would love to fellowship! What way would work best, I wonder? 🤔
Thank You for this reminder and God bless you
Thanks so much!! God bless you, Justice!
I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago and I really have a rubbish day today. I can hardly find motivation and think that I’ll mess up. But thank you for remembering that God is in control and we have hope in Christ. God bless.
Willy, I just had one of those days not long ago. You’re not alone. I hate feeling like I’m gonna mess everything up. But you’re so right! 🙂 God is in control and can work through your/my weakness! I hope today has been better for you.
I love (most of) HowToADHD & Off the Kirb Ministries!! I used to search Pinterest and Google (and even UA-cam) for "ADHD & Christianity" for years, thinking I was so...alone. but also knowing God doesn't create anyone *that* unique either...🤪😆 Anyways, this was such a blessing...thank you for sharing. (This may or may not have boosted my courage to search out a diagnosis! Symptoms ALL my life...👀😂🙈)
Yes!!! Search out a diagnosis! I think it will help put a name on where these symptoms are coming from. But then, we can just adjust and continue to seek God daily. We only have his grace to rely on!
I was able to hyper-focus on math and chemistry and other science stuff, but had more difficulty with language or gym. I was frustrated in many aspects of my life. My inability to have relationships outside of family was a obstacle that i am still working on at 50 something.
Thank you, brother. I really needed this, it's not easy being a Christian with ADHD. I very often wonder why the Holy Spirit if he is in me allows me to do bad things or be lazy? Or is it not already/not in me?
Keep up the good work.
Well, I think that the Holy Spirit, even though He lives in those who are saved, can't force us to do good or stop us completely from sinning. Paul says that there is a war inside of all Christians. The spirit and the flesh war against each other as long as we are in this sinful flesh. When we get saved, the Holy Spirit is who convicts us of sin, reminds us of God's word to guide us, and speaks through us at times. We are still stubborn and sinful and make choices every day that are not pleasing to God. A true Christian though, has a new relationship with sin. We now sin and are convicted by it. We are constantly wanting to be made clean when we sin. We can't continue in sin for long without being lead to repentance by the Holy Spirit.
Thanks a ton for the encouragement, brother!
I find I can do so much more when I am doing Gods work motivated by his love. I changed my life so I only do things I believe are right in my conscience and not forcing myself to do a job that is not good or useful to anyone. I can not enable someone to harm themselves in sin either an me ok with myself so I go to him with my heart. I had to forgive all the years of resentments I had for so may people, I was holding a darkness that stopped my mind from being clear. Nothing is too big for him. We can't but when we worship in teh Holy Spirit and get that uplifting like Sunday morning so much more can happen. I get so much energy and my mood is like walking in heaven today. Sing to him the love songs in your heart and be grateful and empathetic for all who suffer as he love's us all and wants all to be forgiven by Christs sacrifice. People can not help misunderstanding us but we can understand the bigger picture with Gods help. Never fall for justified anger or upset. Its the most dangerous and leads to pride and darkness in our soul.
Thank you for sharing 🙏
Oh of course!! Thank you for watching, and for subscribing! There’s more videos to come, soon! Do you have ADHD? Was there anything you would’ve liked to have seen differently in the video?
@@IHaveADHD The abbreviation ADHD is not common to everyone especially in my area. I can best understand you because am a psychologist. So please if you can explain what it means , symptoms , challenges it’s going to help someone.
Nice meeting you , am also a Christian and I know you are an overcomer
@@Louisa594 yes!! I definitely can make a video about that. 😁I want to be as helpful and encouraging on this channel as I can. As a Christian myself, I want to serve the brethren! Thanks so much for the advice. Where are you from?
@@IHaveADHD Cameroon 🇨🇲/Africa. I also have a UA-cam channel where I preach the word of God and also talk about Mental Health related issues
I love your video i wish you would make more..:) 😊
Praying for all souls
Amen! Thank you! I had a bad day. This video made me cry and helped me see God's power and grace again.
Friend, I really needed to read something like this. I’m having a Mental Health battle currently and don’t feel very useful to God or to any of my friends and family. Thank you for being honest about how this helped you. It’s Gods grace that gets us through for sure. I’m sorry your day was so bad. God has grace for you again tomorrow. And even for the rest of today.
Thank you again for sharing!
I got on Adderall when I became a dad. I've had adhd to a degree my whole life. Functioned without drugs. I hated the idea of taking a pill.
But before Adderall, it was nonstop caffeine. Nothing worked and no matter how healthy I became, I always had low energy.
So when I finally got on it, I finally had the drive and organization to tackle my life. Now, outta the blue, my wife wants me off of it to be "more natural". Which I can understand. But it's been a rough few days without it. I can't function right now and I can't stand it.
Also, my brother accused me of being a drug addict saying I'm on "legalized meth". But the people who tell you "you're on legalized meth" are the same people who are addicted to booze, weed, porn, caffeine, social media, sugar, msg, and God knows what other compulsive coping substance.
I don't take Adderall to get high or to "feel" something to cope with emotional issues. I take it to perform at the optimal level my responsibilities demand. And I liked who I was when I was on it.
I'm having a tough time.
Thank you for this… It’s very difficult to really stay Focused 😖 People have called me stupid and retarded just because it’s difficult to learn and to stay focused ‼️
I'm so sorry that people called you those things. This happened to me as well.
Thank you!! I think I have ADHD and I really like how you said that if you've done sinful things, you still have to repent. Partially caused by ADHD or not, it's ultimately caused by sin and only God's strength and power gan get us through!!
Thank you so much for the encouragement! I needed that actually! 😁you’re right! Gods strength is definitely enough!! Have you been officially diagnosed yet? Anything you’d like to see me make a video on?
@@IHaveADHD I haven't been officially diagnosed :p In fact, I sort of self diagnosed myself just a few days ago and I was really searching for a Christian perspective for all this, and your channel is God-sent!! i guess I agree with you about the "is ADHD even real", but I remember how when I finally (prayerfully) admitted that I had ADHD, everything seemed to click into place. And watching the rest of your videos is also confirmation that I in fact, do have ADHD, and that it's completely ok!!! :DD
For future videos, perhaps you could talk about getting diagnosed and talking to others about it? I'm quite lost on how to go about from here. Other than that, how about the good things ADHD does to our Christian walk? Like how it makes it easier to flow with the Holy Spirit since we never liked organisation or structure very much in the first place.
@@adrielle3168 lol I think a lot of people have been where you are, where you’re pretty sure, but haven’t been officially diagnosed yet. I would say to get diagnosed would be a good thing, that way you can know you’re not crazy, and you can get professional help as well. That’s something I’m having to start over with. I wouldn’t want you to waste time like I did. But just as a disclaimer, I don’t necessarily mean medication. It can definitely be helpful, but not required! ☺️
Do you have someone around you who can help with getting a professional opinion? Parents, roommate, etc?
So you’re saying you want a video or two about the POSITIVE aspects of ADHD? Cause there definitely are a lot! I could definitely see myself making a video about that. About how it can help us in our Christian walk!
I’m so glad my videos have been such an encouragement. I’ve been really brainstorming what my next video should be! Stay tuned! 😁
Edit: I just saw how you asked for some videos about how to go about getting diagnosed! I can definitely try my best to make something like that based on my own experience!
@@IHaveADHD Yes, I have my parents who I could help me get a professional opinion. Right now I'm still wondering how exactly to broach the topic to them, though.
@@IHaveADHD yess thanks for considering my suggestions!! it would be super cool :DD
Hi, I appreciate your content and how gospel centered you are. I have been considering that I probably have ADHD and it was suggested to my mom when I was in elementary school. I am wondering where the line between laziness and weakness of our bodies lies. Specifically laziness and ADHD struggles. I know God has compassion for our weaknesses: “For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust” Psalm 103:13. I just struggle with guilt about things I deal with and I want clarity. I have been praying about it and wondered if you have any insight.
Sorry for the very late response! I've been away a while (my newest video today addresses why).
Olivia, I too am wondering about this myself-especially now that you brought it more to light. I want to be careful in how I answer questions for now until I study up and find some solid Biblical answers.
I definitely think there IS a line, and most of the time, if we are walking in fellowship with God daily (not perfectly, but consistently), we usually know when we've crossed that line in our conscience. The Holy Spirit will give us warning signs about laziness, and we SHOULD be listening for the direction of the Holy Spirit. As far as where the exact line is, I'm not totally sure yet. Maybe it's different per person in a way? But, once it crosses the line into sinful behavior, that's an obvious "Nope".
I hope this helps for now! Thanks for reaching out! I'll God-willing be back at it now making videos with more in-depth answers.
Thank you for this. I've been struggling with my mental health for most of my life and have been diagnosed with depression. But in the last couple years I've been learning more about ADHD since my son was diagnosed, and I've come to the conclusion that the depression was a byproduct of having ADHD and not being treated for it. Anyway, I believe one of my gifts from God, strange as it sounds, is ADHD because, as I've seen said in earlier comments, ADHD can be incredibly beneficial when channeled in productive ways. The Enemy, though, is perverse and will try to corrupt those gifts. Unfortunately, most of my life the devil knows exactly what buttons to push & when so that my gifts won't be used to glorify God. I've blamed myself a lot, unfortunately I've also gone through periods in my life where I just gave up following Christ because, deep down, I felt it was too hard because of the mental issues I had. I'm still struggling quite a bit in several areas of my life, but I'm in a good place with God now and have a better understanding of why my mind works the way it does. It's just a matter of remembering that God loves me, his son gave his life for me, and that he created me fully aware of the challenges that I would face and continue to face due to ADHD. Thanks again for this, this is the first video I've watched by you and I'll like and subscribe (which I don't think you said to do. So shame on you, UA-camr :p ). I also really recommend Rick Green's "Rick Wants to Know" channel and the "How to ADHD" channel, those two have been so helpful and informative.
Jim, I’m so sorry that you’ve had so much hardship because of ADHD. All I want my channel to do is to be uplifting to brothers and sisters going through things that are similar, so I’m very thankful for your honesty. It’s helped me to come out of my hole and want to make more videos!
I’m sure it will mean a lot to your son to see how God is using your ADHD to sanctify you, and I’m sure you will continue to teach him that God is using HIS ADHD too! You’re totally right that in Gods hands, ADHD can definitely be a gift!
I’m just now coming to terms with why my brain works the way it does as well, and it can be hard to figure it all out. But, it’s also been quite liberating, as well.
Please do continue to be a part of this community so that others will be encouraged and uplifted by your testimony! ☺️
I realise that for a long time with my struggle of adhd and other things that anger has been the root of the problem. it has been building up until where everything is making me mad and I get in the paralysis and can't go to God. I feel ashamed that I can't move when Im in that state.
I'm not entirely sure if I have ADHD or not, I usually just dismiss the symptoms of it as a negative effect caused by my addiction to electronics, and the internet. But maybe I do have it, I struggle with schoolwork, and things I'm not interested in, I'm very fidgety, and have mood swings, I'll definitely be looking into it more. Thanks for this video Mason, it's much appreciated.
I think we ALL struggle with addiction to electronics! lol Or at least all of us that have a smart phone, computer, etc. It definitely doesn't make ADHD any easier when distractions are so readily available nowadays. It can be helpful to at least get diagnosed. Not as a crutch, but more or less just to know strategies on how to cope! :) And knowing you're not alone!
Thank you so much. By 8 year old son has ADHD and we are Christains and have hope.
So good to hear! We have so much hope in Christ! :)
Thank you. :( I have been struggling with me not being productive in the past few days and I am frustrated with the fact that I can't get myself to work and be productive. I feel like I am just being lazy and that the thought of having ADHD is just an excuse for my wickedness. Thoughts that I am just not a good steward with my time and energy always keep me down, unmotivated and depressed. And nobody understands when I talk about my struggle to finish a task or a project at work. This is such a good reminder that God is sovereign and that He is in control of my ADHD, and He is not done with me yet. I will rest in the promise and assurance that one day, I won't struggle with this anymore and will be with Jesus for eternity. Thank you 😭
Hannah, first off thank you for the honesty and for sharing your recent experiences with me, and everyone here. I know that others will benefit from the comments on this channel just as much if not more than the videos themselves!
Secondly, like I said, you’re not alone in feeling this way, although your feelings/experiences are still unique to you. The fact is, ADHD can be very demotivating sometimes. That’s been one of the biggest barriers with me putting out my next video. But I think I’m about ready to make it, because I’m realizing, and I hope you do too, that God is not only helping us to survive ADHD, but that he can use it for HIS glory. ADHD has it’s good sides as well, and that’s what I think I’d like to make a video on next!
The thing I like the most about what you said is that you want to rest in the promises of God. We most definitely have hope for a future in Christ!
With Job related issues, have you found work that is ADHD friendly? That can make a huge difference! I’m still working on that myself, but the more boring the job is, the harder it is to keep, in my experience!
@@IHaveADHD About job related issues, I am a VA now. It is very challenging because I find it hard to beat deadlines. But I recently found out that doing artsy stuff on the side when I am not motivated helps. I am currently crocheting, it helps me calm my anxiety BUT when I am hyperfocused on finishing a project, I end up not finishing my task! 😅 I really need to learn how to focus my motivation correctly.
Looking forward to your next video! 💪
@@heptanonagon Editing next video as we speak!
I find that doing a creative task on the side is definitely good for me, but It's really hard to want to make UA-cam videos, play guitar, etc. when A) I've got so MANY ideas, and B) by the time I've used up all my mental energy at work, I don't have the mental energy to invest into creativity. Hopefully, it will work out for me to become a music teacher soon, which would be awesome. I'm starting very part time with just a few students, and then it will grow into full time around fall. But that's awesome you are getting to be a VA! If you're passionate about it, it can really help the ADHD.
@@heptanonagon shoot! I was typing out a reply to this the other day and then I got distracted! Probably something to do with watching cat videos 🤣
I think it’s so cool that you’re working as a VA (Veterinary Assistant?)! If you’re passionate about it, it really can make the challenging parts more worth it! Just keep on trucking! It will get easier in some spots, but I’m sure there will always be challenges!
And yes! I need to figure out how to channel my motivation properly, too! I’m about to start ADHD counseling to try and help me learn how to do that!
The stinky part for me, is once I’ve used almost all my mental energy at work, doing something not that interesting, I have been feeling too tired to record, play music, *make UA-cam videos, etc.
But praise God, I’m working on some creative career options, that way I just just ride the creativity wave from work and just jump on the next creative task! Lol
@I Have ADHD?! oh no! Not a Veterinary Assistant, Virtual Assistant! I love pets and baby animals only when they're on UA-cam! 🤣
I also started teaching very basic piano lessons two weeks ago and I do it once a week! Although I am not sure if adding these extra activities on my plate would help or distract me more. Haha. Oh Lord, give us grace to keep up and wisdom to decide which projects to keep and let goooo!
Yep. God sent this video my way, and you were faithful enough and honest enough to *make* said video.
My story: I was told via prophetic discernment when i was 9 years old and afraid of how bazaar my mind was - by a woman who had no idea i was struggling with this fear and seemed very confused why she was sent to speak her words to a 9 year old child - that I had "no mental illnesses at all, and nothing to fear about them." I took that word to heart, it calmed my soul, and I continued to press forward for the next two decades. But recent words have been seeping in and recent self-degradation and constant noise from our enemy into my mind that call me a failure, and try to combat the word spoken to me years ago that my mind was fine and I was made joyfully in His image and there was nothing wrong with me.
Do I struggle with symptoms akin to ADHD/ADD? Yes. But I also *don't* struggle with them when i'm focused on God. Every time I've taken tests for mental illnesses, I'm always just a point or a few points away from multiple - but because of marking positive to a belief or faith in a higher calling and a being who unconditionally loves me, I'm never diagnosed with any of them. "Seek first the Kingdom... and all these things will be added to you..." this has been true in my life. It remains true today. Every time I decide to put God first, the rest of me falls into place, the works of my hands are more successful, negative words never prosper against me, and I'm unafraid.
Thank you for this reminder that I needed, for this vulnerability that I connected to, and for a place i wanted to share my own story to. May we all continue to encourage one another in Christ. Be strong. Be very courageous. And be in Peace.
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing such a vulnerable and honest story. You are very welcome here in this community! I hope others can see your story and be challenged and encouraged by it like I am. That’s the epitome of what I want this channel to be for, is for honest discussions and edifying of the body of Christ. So thank you for sharing! I’m glad you felt like you could!
It’s true that God is in control of all physical, mental, and spiritual warfare. He is sovereign over all sickness, Illness, and disease. I do think, though, that God doesn’t always remove or cure illness. For some of us, dealing with ADHD is not a result of not being focused on God (although I would definitely love to be a lot closer to Jesus daily), but is just a part of who we are. I’ve been thinking that ADHD may not be a mental illness, but rather, just a difference in the way our brains work-a unique part of how God has made us. It’s our responsibility to MANAGE these symptoms, and to not use them as an excuse for sin or undisciplined behavior (I made a video about this), but I also think that ADHD can be used for Gods glory-and can be a positive thing. I’m editing my next video, which will be about this very idea. Stay tuned.
In conclusion, I do want to say that I’m SO happy for you, that when you walk closer to Jesus, your symptoms are better or more manageable. I would never want to discourage you from trusting in God to heal or cure your mental health issues. Trust me, I have some myself that I’m working on getting counseling for. We will all deal with it approach ADHD differently, so as long as we aren’t believing any lies of the enemy, or living in continual, unrepentant sin, and we can be thankful for Gods sovereignty over ADHD, and do it IN FAITH, then I say go for it.
I’m so thankful you’re here! Keep engaging and encouraging others! Don’t want this channel to be about me! ☺️
@@IHaveADHD :3 Of course! I'm happy to connect with people. I'll check out your other videos at some point as well. One trick that works well for me dealing with at least the motivational and disciplinary issues, is changing location. I love working at a cafe (i'm a creative, so i'm always working on something). I create worlds. Been telling stories since I was old enough to string sentences, and creating worlds, languages, cultures, etc since I was seven.
I used to be more disciplined, but a lot of bs happened in my life that culminated into a 2-year silence toward God. I always recognized him in any room (still do) but i wasn't on speaking terms with him - just didn't have anything to say and nothing i wanted to hear. He seemed chill with that, too, and let me be. Just stayed nearby until i was ready.
I backslid pretty well during that time. Certain engrained morals remained, but my self-discipline degraded badly. Now, in coming out of that in the last year or so, i'm wanting to return to the front lines but finding it so much harder to retrain myself. After experiencing the allowance from God to still be loved by him even when i wasn't always doing everything "right" or was actively letting him know i didn't want to hear him today... I started wondering what my motivation was.
My motivation had always been "i have to do right or God will be mad at me" kinda thing. Almost like, if you're not always upright, God will cast you out. But... God still showed he loved me. He still blessed me. He recognized my need to heal and my need for space and he "allowed" me. Just me. Just how i was. And when i was ready to open up to him again, he never condemned me. He let me know that I could have an "easy" path or a more "difficult" one in this life by my own choice, and he wouldn't disown me.
But the "easy" path - not getting back onto the field and not aiming to be a leading general in his army and not actively finding ways to aid and fix things i see - ultimately made my spirit feel more sick, and would make me lose out on the bigger promises he's given me... and it made me less powerful even for my own self. more scattered... feeling stagnate...
The more "difficult" path was ultimately the more rewarding and fulfilling, but it would take retraining. I'm... still struggling with it. But, at least i'm actively seeking ways to encourage myself and others to become the true selves we were meant to be - powerful, shining, meek, gracious, full of joy and never running low on love.
I'll stay connected. You have a cool spirit. ^^
Thanks for sharing and I am praying for your uplifting. God has shown me not only is there nothing wrong with us but we are specially gifted when put to use in his Kingdom. We find it harder to exist in environments that are not healthy and too overstimulating and most of all too negative. I learned being open book honesty about who I am and about my faith changed everything. I got my diagnosis at age 50 and had it all my life and was so confused by it off and on. My family doctor told me I am not mentally ill but sent me to a neurologist specialist to get diagnosed with ADHD. He said the psychiatry used for ADHD is near evil and he is secular. It is not a behavioral problem. Its neurological and we are just different. Our brains record information more thoroughly. Things cab take longer to sink in such as where are the keys but in time I remember everything. When I am upset or afraid I can not remember anything. God keeps me from being upset or afraid today. I seek him hard every moment to stay close to him where I thrive. I needed that Sunday morning feeling during the week so I asked God to help me. He showed me to resist the temptation for my heart to be troubled and to do so by going to him in worship. We how singing love songs to God can change everything. He humbles me and makes my heart can and pure so my mind can be clear and hear him. He lets me walk with no shame at all and i feel like I more than fit in. I feel like I am needed by the world so much to bring his love and encouragement no one on the is earth could make me feel bad about myself anymore. God loves me and i work for him and with him.
We are highly sensitive to feelings. Pay attention to your heart and obey it when it tells you that you are feeling negative or resentful or fearful. I suffered years of anxiety and panic attacks. From as young as the first day born my mother tells me I would jump put of my skin at every sound. I use my feelings today to feel others pain to know who needs help. It works on strangers even. Learn to open up your heart and let teh Holy Spirit lead you to share about Jesus and go public with your faith. Trust God in it and you do not need to say much when sharing. Telling people Jesus loves them is often enough for them to see the genuine love we carry. It took several people over the years asking me if UI knew Jesus to connect eh dots to see I felt this unconditional love from each on so strong. They were holy Spirit filled because they obeyed and went to talk to me. God makes it happen when we go there in faith. Ask him to show you how he wants you to serve and he will open doors to wonderful things. I suffered for years even as a Christian but the devil can not get me down today. I will always have ADHD and Tourette's and autism but I like having them today. I love this 6th sense that helps me when i trust myself as I know my motives and heart are right and God backs me up. We only have him to answer to and he wants to help us. HE took my anxiety and the anxiety my wife had also. We were crippled with it for a few years. We were not living with the right hearts and God was trying to get out attention. That was the reason for my anxiety. Living a lie. Pretending to be someone else in order to be accepted as many don't get me. I give them the benefit of the doubt and will not judge their hearts anymore. I am so free for it. I do not have to lie to anyone anymore. I have nothing to be ashamed of and neither do you as you are a child of God and he loves you. Jesus suffered for forgiveness to even be possible for us and in us.
I have an ADHD too. It’s difficult with school and I would like to know that if it’s possible to turn this laziness into diligence because I’m tired of it. I’m anxious and can’t concentrate well for my exam
Thanks 🙏🏾
Thank YOU! :)
A couple of months ago at the age of 56 I was diagnosed with ADHD. It’s interesting to look back and see all of the signs. It took one of my adult children with ADHD to suggest that I should get tested because we are so much alike.
Wow!! That's really wild that you went that long noticing signs and not being diagnosed! Has your diagnosis helped you cope with it, or have you just managed to figure all of that out on your own? Such a different journey compared to someone who has been diagnosed as a young child. Thank you so much for sharing!
@@IHaveADHD It has definitely helped but I do have to be careful of letting my mind wonder to the what if’s but I am now reimagining a wonderful new life.
Thank you sir God bless 😊
You too! :)
I have only just found this channel and l feel like I'm on the other end of the spectrum as a perfectionist. I tend to be 'overly' obedient when it comes to sins but then it happens and I can't go over it. I'm a catholic, so I go to confess but before, and sometimes even after I feel shame, so awful I can even cry. I have an impression I conduct my self more out of fear I will slide long way down and never stand up straight again. I don't know if that makes sense but it makes me feel alienated even now when I read all those comments about being sinful, weak and fully given to Lord's Grace. Am I really alone being "perfect" ADHDer?
Needed this… thank you and thank God👊🤙🙏
Amen! Praise God that it was helpful for you! I plan on making nee videos that I hope will be helpful, but I’ve just recently hit a sort of roadblock! Stay tuned!
watching this makes me cry. I have never got diagnose and now as an adult and following christ am seeking a miracle from God to heal me because i know i always battle with my mind. I can never finish anything nor concentrate and i feel like my mind is going 100 with thoughts. There is day that are so hard and not being able to speak to anyone about this is really killing me. All i can do is cry to God and hoping this can get better. I have a family and they are my everything. I ask the Lord to help me and heal me. Thank you for sharing. any advise ?
Wow, thank you so much for your honesty and for sharing that with me. I'm sorry it's causing you so much pain and confusion. You're welcome in this community, sister.
One thing I would say is that God may not take away your symptoms, but there are tons of ways to manage them. I was recently speaking with someone else about how God may use things like ADHD as a way to keep us humble and reliant on HIM. God gets glory from us turning to him and crying out for help. I would recommend seeing if you can get diagnosed and maybe even get some ADHD counseling. I don't ever push medicine on people, but it may end up being something that could really help you, even in a low dosage. But, I don't want to cause you to stumble. If medicine bothers your conscience, it would be sin to take medicine. Like Paul talks about in 1 Corinthians 8, it's a matter of conscience, so we have to be careful.
My main encouragement is to keep your eyes on the finished work of Christ on the cross. He has paid for you and bought you with a price. Even if you don't see much relief in this life, one day you will have a glorified body and won't struggle even an ounce.
Are you able to get diagnosed where you live?
Have you been to a Dr?