You're NOT Lazy, You're Overstimulated
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2024
- Ever find yourself wondering, "Why am I procrastinating again?" "Why am I being so lazy?" It's time to shift your perspective! Maybe you're not truly lazy, but your brain is just overstimulated. In today's video, we will be talking about overstimulation and ADHD as we explore the real reasons behind procrastination and the feeling of laziness.
In a world buzzing with constant stimulation, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and, well, overstimulated. Especially for those of us with ADHD or ADD, navigating this overstimulated landscape can feel like an uphill battle. But fear not! This video isn't just about the problem - it's about solutions and self-improvement. 💡
Whether you're seeking answers for yourself or looking to understand a loved one's ADHD struggles, this video is packed with insights and strategies to help you thrive.
So, if you've ever asked yourself, "How to stop being lazy?" or "Why am I procrastinating so much?", hit play and let's embark on a journey towards understanding, growth, and self-compassion. You've got this!
#procrastination #adhd #lazy #mentalhealth #personalgrowth
Writer: Dylan Swanepoel
Script Editor: Kelly Soong
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Brandon
Animator: Naphia
UA-cam Manager: Cindy Cheong
References:
Frankenhaeuser, M., Nordheden, B., Myrsten, A. L., & Post, B. (1971). Psychophysiological reactions to understimulation and overstimulation. Acta Psychologica, 35(4), 298-308.
Rasberry, K. (2023). Our Voices: Getting to Know Autism.
Shephard, E., Bedford, R., Milosavljevic, B., Gliga, T., Jones, E. J., Pickles, A., ... & Volein, A. (2019). Early developmental pathways to childhood symptoms of attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 60(9), 963-974.
Taibbi, R. (2019, April 24). Do You Have Analysis Paralysis?. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/fixing-families/201904/do-you-have-analysis-paralysis
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There’s a quote I read that said: “You are not lazy, unmotivated or stuck. After years of living your life in survival mode, you are exhausted. There is a difference.”
I just read that last week
Survival mode? Nah hardcore
OK, so what's the remedy ?!
@@kev.333 Take time to rest
H.A.M. as a mutha fugga.
We all want to, no, NEED to take a break from society once in a while, but unfortunately some people expect us to be like robots that repeats the same thing to no end.
Time to go camping.
I mean, repeating things can be good for practicing something, right?
@@THGMR-ox7sd Not when you have an old boomer of a retail boss breathing down your neck, it isn't.
uhmm ackshually you could argue that our bodies are like robots due to the fact that breathing is automatic, similar to a robot ☝🤓
These people are , most of the time , the bourgoir , and your boss , followed by your parents , a sistemic change may cure a lot of these strugles.
feeling useless and hopeless because of procrastination. this video helps. KEEP GOING.❤
Your Holy Heart is not Happy with your life Goals.
Rethink and redraw your thougts for your future.
If it gives relief then you are on the right path.
Remember - When it comes from the Heart it's Good.
at 1:05 i blurted out "you may be entitled to financial compensation"
why am i like this bruh
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good ads are effective for a reason
I think bro has autism
So I'm not entitled to financial compensation? Big sad.
PERFECT timing😂.
Same. I fear I'm gonna get fired after today.
real
Timestamp! (Sorry was in school)
-0:23 Biology with psychology
-0:53 Underlying psychological differences
-1:37 You are seeking distractions
-2:13 You have too much to do
Focus on your classes. Don't worry. It'll still be here when you get out of school. 😊
@@priscillajimenez27 we need more people like you, you are respectful, more than anyone else in the comments😅
@@priscillajimenez27thanks for trying to hype me up but its not easy having ADHD, hope ill get out of school without having a burnout though...😅
Don’t worry about UA-cam while you’re in school. Learning is most important. ❤ ADHD is very hard. You’ve got this!
@@alison5009 thanks! Recently I've got a lot of appreciation from all these comments! I'm happy to know I'm appreciated like other people are😊
might have had analysis paralysis, i had plans to do multiple projects for my 2 months break. it's been 2 months now, nothing was done. everyday i woke up in dread and pressure knowing the tons of work i had planned for myself, and my mind was so foggy i couldn't think of what to do at all. it was so overwhelming that i feel tired all the time although i've practically done nothing, it was painful, and as days go by it gets worse knowing that i'm wasting my time. this video helps clear things up alot, so awesome work as always
Hey, i read your comment. I assume you got distracted by the Devil. An act of cheking your strength. Next time don't stop or leave what you are doing. And stick till the end.
Also remember your phone loves you even if you put it away for a week. It wont be angry at you.
Though you might have a hidden secret inside of you knowing that your sucsess might negatively affect your future.
Maybe return to God so he gives you what you need to be happy.
I cleaned my room after 3 months of not cleaning it and when I showed my family of my accomplishment they all said "Finally!" or "Woow You actually cleaned your room!" in a sarcastic tone:(
Do it for yourself, not others.... are you happy that you cleaned it? How do you feel now that you did?
YOU SLAYED BESTIE !! GOOD JOB FOR GETTING THAT ENERGY FOR CLEANING YOUR ROOM BESTIE (NOW THE NEXT BIG CHALLENGE: MAKE SURE TO KEEP IT CLEAN AND DON’T ACCUMULATE MESSES IN IT !! 🩷🩷)
@@novapulses Thx:)
That's such a big accomplishment because it feels like such a small thing but we are constantly surrounded by it. I also recently cleaned my room after not cleaning it for so long. Im proud of you❤
@@Peppita_ sometimes u need appreciation from others to keep going and being motivated
well that explains everything.......i find myself getting mad when i didn't get anything done
Repeat these Phrases everyday.
I am nothing and God is my saviour.
I think your ego got you going
Stay safe
@@RaiLMusic stop giving useless advice
@@RaiLMusicyeah this doesn’t help at all lmfao don’t listen to this. God doesn’t do anything for you, not even in theology. All he can do is save you from burning in hell for eternity. Christianity basically says “don’t worry about religion, you’re all hopeless sinners who will always be sinners. You don’t even have to try to be good, you won’t burn” it doesn’t do anything to actually benefit your life.
@@RaiLMusicyikes
@@walmarp that's quite a negative opinion on religion can you tell me how you came to this conclusion?
Yeah, I can relate, but I never thought I'm lazy, just thought that there's something wrong
I feel like I have lots of things to do, which I do, know I have to do them, but like I really don't want to do them even if they're the last thing I do. When the end of the day comes I'm upset with myself that another day went by without having done anything.
I end up working very hectically and it's tiring, because I can never really structure a reliable working schedule. I can be like "okay tomorrow I'll do this, this and this" yet by tomorrow nothing's finished, it's a big deal if one's even started at all
It's so disorienting
What you are saying is exactly what I'm experiencing knowing you have stuff to do but end up doing things that end up distracted exactly like yesterday I'm on holiday and my first month is already wasted because of lack of focus and trust to myself and the process
This! This is what's been happening to me for the past months and weeks and I've been calling myself LOUSY
I can relate to this hard
Time to watch this and see if I’m lazy lol
Edit: WHAT THE HELL?? WHY DID YALL LIKE THIS???
please give me an update
@@pixel9403 oh yeah probably just a mental block atp
This channel make me know myself
This is exactly what I've been feeling lately 😢
I'm drowning in work and plus I have a chronic illness this is so painful and I get distracted easily which makes me easily go off track with my work 😭
This video really came at the right time. I been feeling this for the past couple...months at this point?? Things have just been moving so slow for me.
But this morning was different, I felt actually motivated to be productive!
i really love the idea of this sort of online non-personal therapy. The biggest issue with therapy is that some people (alot including me lol) are scared and/or nervous to talk to people directly about issues. this channel completely fixes that. it cant give exact support but it definitely can give help in a way that you cant get in many other ways. the only issue would be that, because you cant adress with people directly about an issue, you kinda have to make a video for every issue. But the team behind this channel is doing just that! I massively respect the detacation and hope what im saying makes sense :)
i feel this so badly-
Me too! I'm too frightened to ask my psychologist to have tests for ADHD because she will say I don't have anything else than anxiety and depression. I also have social anxiety.
I just need a label so I can sort myself out!
@@maureenackerley8024 if she won't even test you she's not doing what is best for you.
Working an 8am to 5pm job makes it a bit harder to done what I want after work, even though I have all the drive to do so while at work
Slavery , but yea...
This app has brought procrastination, not laziness to my attention. I don’t hate myself as much and am working on ways to improve my “procrastination “ stemming from anxiety and PTSD. Thank you for the awareness ❤
Thank you for making this video. I do feel overstimulated on the odd occasion. But I'm doing great these days! And it's all thanks to channels like yours.
I needed this video. As a person with the HSP trait, this is a struggle ive had since i was little. Now we need a follow-up video explaining ways to combat overstimulation.
I absolutely loved this video! It really made me rethink my approach to productivity. The idea that I might be overstimulated rather than lazy was eye-opening. It's comforting to know that feeling overwhelmed is a common issue and not a personal failing.
Well, I am lazy...
It's overstimulation I agree
Same lol
This is perfect, I’ve needed this for so long.
I love all the references in this video. I was so surprised to see omori and bocchi the rock references, those got me through some really difficult times.
also the yippie meme representing autism is gold.
No. 1 is so relatable, I live in a chaotic house that's why I can't get things done but when I do my task at school I immediately get it done and I feel more motivated to do it.
this is such an important video. especially from a lense of school. we're always told if one kid can do this, then wny can't you. and we're not being taught this nor held with the proper compassion as we should be.
Wow, I like this particular video a lot!
The animation and art stile is so soft and lovely, and, of course, the ideas and advices themselves are very fitting in my situation! Makes me feel that I finally found a video for myself. Now I feel better ^ ^ Will try those tips.
Ty for what you're doing❤
When it comes to over analysis, I've personally found it beneficial to ensure your analysis is productive. It's easiest if you Limit it to that subject and then plot the data
Not productive
"oh my god I've got so much work to do."
Productive
"Okay I have 5 major projects that need to be completed by (deadlines). they're going to take approximately (expected work). Of course (projects importance) which means I should dedicate more time to these projects. I'll just plug this data into a few graphs in a spreadsheet and do them in logical order."
This helps but it is by no means a silver bullet.
Excellent video! Thank you for making this ❤
Thank you so much for your insight!❤
As an autistic/ADHD person, this is the story of my existence. I think I've gotten a lot better about being able to manage it in recent years, though.
A change in scenery really helps me a lot, it doesn’t even particularly matter whether it’s noisy or not. When I wrote my bachelor I could hardly get anything done in my room. Then I got allowed to come to the office of my part time job on my days off and write it there and I got soooo much more done! It really saved me.
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I have anxiety, ADHD, and autism......
Well ain't that just lovely
why couldn't I have just been born normal😞
u r normal
@@jrd7_ If I was normal I would be able to concentrate easily, I would have a proper functioning memory, and I wouldn't have such a hard time understanding so many things
@@Finalizor u have a functioning brain, u can eat, walk, talk. U have more difficulties than most but u r normal
@@jrd7_ Even so I still hate myself for not being able to be as useful as other people or even function as good as them
@@Finalizor Well there’s really not much you can do to change that so you may as well things to love about yourself. One day it’ll click for you and you’ll learn to live with your issues in harmony 🫶
This art style is adorable
Thank you very much for making this video!
Ur videos are saving millions
I needed this.
Thank you❤ it was exactly what I needed 😊
Needed this. The past week made me so hateful towards myself because there is so many tasks that made me stay up late but there are still unfinished tasks! :
Getting this right b4 finals is a blessing
It's absolutely true whenever I spend time on social media to pass time I usually don't do the work supposed to do or I do it after a long time, it's drains me of my energy somehow instead of giving me stress relief 😮💨
This video came right in time
I have my final graduation exams in less than four weeks but I just cant study…
I’m so mad at myself for doing nothing but at the same time I just can’t start revising, because there is too much to do 😞
Oooh! This explains a lot! What a great video, thanks ❤
THis is true because especially people in the creative field or in arts course (like me who is still a rookie artist) , people expect us to elevate it more when most of the time we have crazy deadlnes making us burnt out in finding creativity sometimes…
Yeah thanks for the reminder I know exactly why it happens but I'm struggling to do exactly as you say. AuDHD is messy and I usually get motivated when a cathartic moment happens.
This helped so much
I was just doing the distraction thing with youtube cause of html homework...
Thank you for number four, I didnt know there was an actual name for this and have tried explaining it to people who dont get it.
I finish all of my works and duty that I have to do today !
No I just wanna dance 💃 ! Youpi 🎉 🥳
Always do things step by step and little by little ! Because you can’t do all of works for one day. Choosing your priorities of work everyday is very important ! I don’t think it’s a problem !
AND I LOVE WORKING SLOW ! Take my TIME !
Now I love working on my own and everyone have his or her rhythm for each work or duty !
The thumbnails are always amazing
This is a perfect excuse for all those who are literally lazy.
like me. hahaha you'll never know now.
I haven't even watched the video, but I smirked at the title as soon as I saw it, like it's directed towards me. I've been getting more convinced that many of my habits have turned me into someone who won't even bother himself to do anything that doesn't pay off immediately. I need to change that badly.
Great video! It's important to recognize when to take a step back and declutter our environment and tasks to enhance focus and productivity 🧘.
I watched the entire thing and have come to a realization that I'm actually lazy...
"just overstimulated"? Being overstimulated seems a lot worse than being lazy.
There’s a shame connected to being “lazy” though, and people need to know it’s undeserved. Being overstimulated is rarely one’s own fault.
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However, it is one's responsibility to avoid it.
lmao thanks i was dealing with big anxiety, through the pain that is trying to get my parent to realize that i need help I'm finally on meds and started thinking about the future for the first times in year. it took me so much to be here, first things is that it truly isn't your fault, if you want to be better but find it very hard that's a really good hint that something around you or in you is causing you issues, your goal is to figure it out not to assume and get a half assed solution, give yourself time, might be a lot but it will save the future you who believed you could. GOOD LUCK FELLOW HUMANS
yeah im thinking about it
Timestamps
1). Biology with psychology 0:23
2). Underlying psychological differences 0:52
3). You are seeking distractions 1:35
4). You have too much to do 2:11
Hope this helps you out. Hope you have a nice day. 💙💙💙💙💙💙
To be honest, I always thought something was getting in my way of doing work at home, but I never quite knew what it was. As I would get tons of work done at school just for me to go home and crash onto my bed and get no work done afterwards. because of that, I would beat myself up about it every single night. (I have severe ADHD so I normally take medicine for school) But now, I know that all I really need was a change in scenery, Thank you.
I love this video, this made me realize why I take so many brakes and why I don’t get things done…it’s nice to understand that I’m not lazy….also I have a question?
What is the difference between Social Anxiety and Shyness? And how can you tell the difference?
Omg i recognized naphia’s artstyle! Big fan!
Shortly, for me i think I was a just addicted to easy dopamine, social media or phone I general and other things. Just make yourself think that the only way to get dopamine is by getting knowledge
I feel terrible saying I'm thankful for the pandemic, but the rise of being able to work from home has been such a gift for me. I have PTSD from some bad childhood trauma, and while it's as managed as it can be my physiological alert systems are going to be in overdrive effectively for the rest of my life.
Working in an office environment was just hell, my head snapped around like a prey animal everytime someone coughed or dropped a pen. Being able to work from home in a space where I can control all the sound and movement and light level has not only made work so much more comfortable, but made me so much more productive, and I actually feel like I have a chance to excel in my career now that half of my brain energy isn't being spent protecting me from the tigers in the next cubicle over.
The more i go through these videos, i'm getting upset at who caused this and angry with my self, confusion sinks in.
AUTISM BEAST!! YIPPEEEEE
Also OSANA NAJIMI!!
YIPPEE!1!1!
I often feel unmotivated :(
Try to find the root cause is it depression or maybe something that happened in life. Then find a way to talk or seek help from a professional. When doing something you can add things you enjoy like a podcast or favorite song then you can break down the task. For example if you have to clean a space break it down have some coffee or something to treat yourself while doing i also recommend dark chocolate it works well for a dopamine boost and for energy then eg while cleaning a room gather any mess and throw it away then reward yourself for 10 or 15 minutes time. Then wash any sheets or wipe and polish anything rest then do for example vacuuming. This way your rewarding yourself and not making yourself overly tired by breaking the task into 3 or 4 steps depending on the task. Remember its OK to feel unmotivated it happens to many people you're not alone!
It can also be down to physical ill health. I have obstructive sleep apnoea and spend much of my daytime in a sleepy trance. I feel overwhelmed with tasks and indecision about which to tackle first. I find mundane tasks so boring that I can’t focus and get easily distracted. I either sleep-walk or have blackouts because I keep losing a vital health device and have found it in my waste bin! I want to stop procrastinating and use my time productively!
My job is super toxic and stressful , we all get so angry and overwhelmed 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂but in the end we all good people.
bro i literally cannot catch a break on my house, i use to think that was actually the reason i stuggled so much doing my homework but my mindset also was telling that i was just being lazy, after seeing this video now i understand that i need to get a room alone asap
Thanks so much🎉
Love your video! ❤
when it comes to schoolwork, or just work in general, i find myself able to do it when i am in a place where i associate with work, similarly with my home being a place to rest, with school for academics.
though at times, even when i am at those places, i can't someetimes bring myself to focus on the task at hand, feeling more exhausted than overstimulated.
I have been losing my mind lately - I always think the future will save me, but all I ever have is a series of present moments i am trying to hide from
eyy perfect timing i still have an engish essay due, im super paranoid itll go bad and i got half of my famili ready to proof read it for me, and im still paranoid, i also am very close to finishing it but still paradoid to be too slow.
My exams are in front of me. This video will definitely help me.
yes
Me watching this video rather than doing my work head ass. No, but fr I'm finding work so much more doable than study, I go into the office, do all I need to do then come back home and do nothing, the barrier between "work time and place" and "leisure time and place" helps so much.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
This definitely is crawling in my crawl
(I relate)
0:54 Cries in alphabet soup; ADHD, ASD and CPTSD rolled into one. Hard to get past almost lifelong accusations of laziness and lack of drive but its nice to know there's potentially underlying causes, even if I struggle to see them as more than convenient excuses.
This is the video that I need for exams
Very useful ❤❤
Im scared I have an exam tmrw, this helped a bit
Goodluck !!
@@-liliac Thank you!!
Lol I have 3 of these conditions... and I haven't been able to make myself move all day. Spent all day with family yesterday, and though it was nice, I completely shut down the moment I was able to leave. Today.. just ended up staring at the wall, watching the same show I've had on repeat all week😅
It happens a lot, but the (not so) fun part is that I have no time to even breathe. I get up at 5:30, start working at 7:00, go to university at 16:00, and then get back home at 21:30, having to do way too many things before bed. I don't enjoy my life even a little bit, but I can't complain. I can eat, sleep in a comfy bed, and I kinda enjoy what I'm studying. Sometimes, I choose to overwork in my free time, but only because I enjoy it. The only thing I miss a little is my social life. I have none right now. Zero friends, literally. Maybe that's why I'm feeling so down lately.
I've been experiencing this a lot. If I stay awake for too long, even if I just have downtime at home, I feel tired and take a 5 hour nap. The only time I can stay awake for longer periods of time is if I'm locked in at work and there's no option to hang back and nap. This is sort of eating into my free time, and I am not sure what to think about that. Yes, rest is good after a long hard day at work, but I find it to be a bit excessive nowadays when I don't really need it but I just got done playing a game for about an hour and my brain is exhausted.
This is eerily accurate… 😓
I think I just hate everything too much to wanna do it.
There's a related problem where the tasks you most need to do seem too hard, so you do simpler things instead to try to feel productive, but you're just exhausting yourself on those, and you actually need to take a break from everything completely and then come back to the most important things.
I've been overstimulated since the beginning of the school year, and we're almost done with it. I've decided to wind down in easy ways, such as sleeping early, not replying to socials at night, and js take a calmer approach on everything. I've been unexplainably tired and I've been experiencing tons of anxiety. I used to have social anxiety and GFD (General fear disorder) and after I finally got friends and builded up my life I thought it just left. But it's been sucking my energy for too long now so I think it's time to let go!
Wait...
... Nothing, it's just TOOOO relatable for me.
It's literally my life for past like 3 months.
Exactly the same.
@@zer0.0.0 How funny! But it's nice to know there's someone going through the same. How are you now?
@@jxliaalove Thank youu
Today I feel actually good, since the school year has already ended in our school. I just feel like if now I have a lot more freedom(, which is true). And I'm quite motivated not to waste another summer holidays.
I'm currently calm and at peace.
What about you? Really hoping youre getting better, but if not, no problem at all. You can write about it here if you would
Just how I've been feeling for the last few weeks. My university entrance exams are due in a week and I'm not prepared at all. I haven't been able to prepare properly and I can't get myself to study for it, cuz there's not enough time. I want to see a psychiatrist but my parents don't let me go, they just try to talk me into working hard, to I can't explain my suspicions about mental health to them. Just gotta bite the bullet and try to get ready for next years exams I suppose.
Is overthinking making me overstimulated?
2:42 holy shit omori reference
For me, chronic, untreated insomnia was a huge culprit in my inability to complete work that I wanted to, or needed to.
I also have insomnia and am typing this at 3:00 am. Did you find a treatment for it? If you did could you tell me what it was? I’m really desperate to fix this. Thanks.
Literally me right now. But my mom makes me stay outside and do home work and I'm too scared to talk to her so I don't know what to do
IM LAZY. I have to accept it and work against it Now. Thats what i think. And i accept it. Maybe I should accept some things about myself and try to do the opposite.
hi, I would like to hear more about how ptsd/cptsd affects studying and concentration, as well as retaining learned information. I personaly relate with struggles of adhd symptoms but I have cptsd diagnosed, could it be impact of cptsd? a video about it could be very helpful!