I think an ADHD & ASD assessment should be done on every child before they start school. Knowing that your brain works in a different way could be a life changing event for a lot of kids. Maybe, it would keep some kids out of jail and off drugs. I was undiagnosed till 59 and, my life has been a roller-coaster ride straight through hell.
Read up on the Tylenol lawsuit and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Idk if OB/GYNs are educating new mothers about the dangers of taking it during pregnancy, but if they are, ASD cases are sure to decline, if they haven't already.
I recently got my daughter’s diagnosis. She’s 16! She’s so relieved. It was a mental roller coast. Her father is undiagnosed. He’s had a rough start in life as well. I’m just glad my girl is empowered now, understanding her mind works differently.
The evidence in the Tylenol Autism cases was found to be inadmissible in court, because none of the expert witnesses could offer a sound scientific methodology to link autism and Tylenol. My family has recognizable autistic traits going back to the Old World, long before Tylenol was around, and most people I know who are autistic can say similar things about their families.
SO much of this is also dependent on how honest and proactive families / parents are in even investigating mental illness. If no one in your family even speaks of mental illness, getting your own help can be extremely difficult
Thank you. I am Asian and mental health isnt spoken about it... until me. I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 in Jan 2023 at the age of 35. I later learned my mother was undiagnosed & unmedicated bipolar, and my grandpa had it. I am happy that i am not having children. I do not want to pass this on to a child.
I'm Latina with Bipolar 2 The part of mental health not being spoken about until you resonates with me. No one really talked about it until my disorder started presenting. For what it's worth, I won't be having children either. Not solely because of the bipolar, I don't want to carry one, but the bipolar makes it a definite no
You guys are so fucking brave and kind thanks so much. My dad passed on OCD ADHD and I got Tourette’s with psychotic features too. I almost ended my life but got lucky with experimental treatments. I won’t have kids either. You guys are awesome
I have autism, and ADHD and possibly OCD and C-PTSD. My main diagnosis is Avoidant Personality disorder. These wonderful problems were discovered when I was 61 years old. I'm unable to have adult personal relationships. This leaves me alone and depressed. I turn 70 this year. I Don't know if anyone understands loneliness like I do. I don't know if it's genetic or not, but no one's in danger of inheriting any thing from me. My disorders prevented that.
Thank you for sharing that sir. I have AVP as well and it sucks. I have a big heart but can't share it with anyone because I'm broken and also suffer from anxiety and depression. If you've ever seen the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind I'm a lot like the character that Jim Carrey plays. I'm very lonely and wish I could meet someone but I know the chances of that happening are slim since I can't open up to anyone.
I'm autistic too, I've been diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder with obsessive-compulsive traits, persistent depressive disorder, intellectual giftedness and I'm also candidate for avoidant personality disorder diagnosis (and sometimes I also suspect having ADHD). I'm 27, and a couple months ago I went through a traumatic experience about romantic relationships (basically unrequited feelings, as it has always been) and now I'm totally afraid of acquaintances, but at the same time the idea of ending up lonely terrifies me. I think I can grasp a little bit of your experience, but I wish you to find a way out of loneliness very soon.
70 eh? Jeez, I only just turned 20 this year. Sounds like you've really been through it.... I'm proud of you for making it so far! Don't know if you wanna hear that from a 20 year old 😅. I don't struggle the same way you do, but I hope I can make it as far as you will! I relate to not wanting children cause of the possibility of giving them ADD and Major Depression. I also relate to feeling super alone.... But I take comfort in the fact that while others may not have ever felt the exact same way, they've felt similarly. I CAST GOOD VIBES ON THEE AND MAY YOUR WATER ALWAYS BE REFRESHING!!!!!!! 😊
I'm bipolar been only lately diagnosed so, after so much pain and misery of repetitive depression episodes, I m almost 40 and I have made the decision to never reproduce , and I thank myself for this
Very, very good video. As a parent of a child with ADHD, I’ve been thrust into a totally new world of which knowledge is power. Now knowing what I know, I realize my ex-husband had all the symptoms, but didn’t know it at the time. Grateful for you Dr. Marks for keeping us informed!
This is very sad how misinformed you are.. There is no ADHD disorders or ADD.. they just want to drug poor innocent children.. and their medications causes adverse side effects and psychological side effects and dangerously can kill at a young age and y'all are consuming poor information.. just sad
I wish Dr Tracey could assess me. I have a slew of disorders: Bipolar 1, CPTSD, anxiety, ADHD, & Substance Use Disorder. I self medicated with illicit drugs for 20yrs before a psychiatrist actually listened to me after 6 voluntary & 1 involuntary commitment. "We treat mental health patients here, not drug addicts," at 5 different hospitals. Mental health & substance use disorder are connected apparently for many Drs. I had to go into the field of behavioral health to treat my damn self.
I’m so thankful to my doctors. Couldn’t imagine how bad my life could’ve been if they just middle fingered me like your doctors did. When I described my symptoms to my psychiatrist she took them very seriously and put me on mood stabilisers, I finally can function.
A hospital that treats mental health only- and not substance use- is lying to themselves because there are definitely patients struggling with substance use in their hospitals right now! See my comment about data for these going hand in hand. Stay safe!
@backyardbeautybrainsbirdsb4109 I 100% agree. Trauma, mental health disorders almost always equal substance use disorder. The ACE test (Adverse Childhood Experiences) tells us that in the simplest of forms. It crazy that I'd never heard of it until working in behavioral health. Now I give printouts of it as I work with people actively using drugs. People say a lot about "labels" but without a diagnosis, education on the diagnosis, how it affects one's life, how to cope, the importance of medication we're not teaching people the skills they need to live an abundant life.
I thought it weird that I was in my late 50s before my diagnosis was changed from major depressive disorder to bipolar disorder, fortunately Type 2. This explains what was going on with me. I now take two antidepressants and a mood stabilizer. I was depressed as a child but my mother’s shame was such that I had to reach the age of majority, get my own health card and seek treatment. She was unmoved by a suicide attempt. Fortunately for people suffering today the mental health stigma of yesteryear has largely subsided.
It was first brought to my attention that I might have ADHD at my son’s assessment and I was not even speaking. I was floored. That was about 10 years ago. I just started treatment this year.
This channel helps me to be patient, empathetic and supportive especially when I’m at the end of my caretaker rope. I come here to get perspective & more understanding. ❤
Frankly everyone I know who has been diagnosed with panic disorder has since been rediagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. (Me included). Not saying it doesn’t exist. Just wanted to give my experience around that diagnosis.
@@Seriouslynotme234 We autistics can have meltdowns out of sensory or emotional overstimulation, which in many times can be confused with panic attacks, although it is different for every autistic. My meltdowns, for example, are more of an anger and sadness lapsus, but anxiety also increases. I was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder, although I was not “rediagnosed” with autism, but rather also diagnosed with autism.
When I was severely depressed, I went to a psychiatrist for the first time. She diagnosed me with bi polar, and put me on 3 different medications. I had extreme reactions to them. Because I wasn't bi polar. I had Major Depression. (Which another doctor diagnosed after several visits.) First doctor was too quick making a dx after one visit, probably because my sister had it.) Smh.
Same happened with me. DX bipolar ii. Meds messed me up. They decided to INCREASE THE DOSAGE. felt worse. Moved cities and eventually tried again. Now dx ADHD-C. Previous psychiatrist still thought I had bipolar on top of it and gave me mood stabilizers which made me worse. New psychiatrist took me off mood stabilizers and took off the bipolar DX. ADHD treatment has done me better than anything anxiety or bipolar related
My family (Great Aunt, cousin, sister) on my mother's side has schizophrenia and I'm diagnosed with MDD and anxiety. My children both have autism, with my daughter also having ADHD. This is so eye opening 😢
My mom has heavy ADD. Was traumatized as a child. I feel I carry these traits. I had terrible anxiety over a decision all week, now I’m depleted. Can barely get anything done. My son has Autism and ADHD. I cannot sleep long, I awake at 2am. He gets all the supports, while acts out a lot, discipline issues, he’s doing very well.
I don't know how you do it, Dr Marks. Your videos are always far and away the best psychology-related videos on UA-cam! Always so substantive and practical.
I couldn’t agree more. Had I known about the rampant bipolar disorder in my husband’s family I really wouldn’t have married him. His sister had it and all four of her children had it.
My great grandmother was schizophrenic and I developed schizoaffective disorder, the fact that it was in my family history helped figure out my diagnosis (not a main factor but supported the other evidence)
So glad you mentioned importance of sleep and- substance use aggravating psychiatric conditions! There is up to an estimated 55% lifetime comorbidity with psychiatric disorders with substance use problems. Sonja Hampshire APRN PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP in East TX
I didn't know the heritability for bipolar was so high but. My mother had bp1 and I have had mild to moderate depression frequently. I have instinctively structured my life and career choices to minimize stress and it has served me well so far. I feel validated in these choices after learning how high my risk is. I am over 65 and it's worked so far.
I have Bipolar disorder. Maniac episode at university in my 20's. High functioning Bipolar its treatable but unfortunately I would never be able to have kids. You learn to be alert to signs that you have control over it .
A better analogy I learned at university is the horse and the rider. The horse is the genetics, it has its one temperament etc. But the rider is the one leading the horse to a certain place, and it can change the horse a lot. Both interact with each other, but the rider is leading the way.
As a Latin American viewer (Chile) this time I had a hard time following the Spanish translation, I have seen better translations on your channel and I think it is important to communicate your ideas in the most reliable way.I know it is not easy. I follow your presentations with great attention, that's why I mention it.
I can say, that my drug experimentation as a teen definitely triggered my anxiety/depression. I just thank God that I was not predisposed to develop Bi Polar or Schizophrenia.
My mom developed schizophrenia in her 40s (2000) and we just found out that one of my cousins who's mentally disabled also developed schizophrenia during the pandemic. 😔😓 now I'm thinking that genetics has something to do with it.
I had also heard that after about 3 episodes of someone’s predisposition to bipolar being activated the disorder becomes self perpetuating and will continue to cycle on its own without any additional triggers unless treated.
Thank you for this, Dr. Marks. It was very clear and informative. I have several friends who have bi-polar disorder and this helps me to understand them better. All the best. cheers
My mum my dad my brother my nana and myself all have a mental health problems I have only realised this with my son who was diagnosed 15 years ago with autism and ADHD and noticed traits in me I now understand that I have bipolar 2 this showed up at 50 years old after a great deal of stress
Yes, after my diagnosis of autism, it's crystal clear to me that my dad is also autistic, and his dad (my granddad) as well, although they will probably never get diagnosed. I'm the first in my family to be diagnosed, but I feel I won't be the last. A cousin told my siblings she thinks she might be autistic too and, looking at the past, that's quite likely.
For me it has brought no clarity as I appear to occupy this grey zone between autistic & neurotypical as I understand social situations implicitly (ie I don't meet the DSMS core deficits but I have contentions about the biomedical model as it operates under the presupposition that we're all one homogeneous group). Autism is very likely a number of different neuridivergencies that share underlying aietiogies & genes whereas some don't. So effectively they could be different phenotypes altogether). Do you think your family members all present the same or are there differences? I believe my great aunt was autistic but a completely phenotype to myself and thus cognitively the antithesis to myself, I probably have more in common with neurotypicals; she was very black/white in her thinking, was obsessed with routines, rigid, struggled with societal interactions but had no sensory issues or executive dysfunction. I'm the complete opposite to this. I've found most people acceptive of their diagnosis but for me it's just raised more questions than it's answered. I never should have pursued the diagnosis when I was severely depressed.
@@AnyaAnnika67 I think you're very likely right when you say autism is rather a group of different neurodivergence conditions, as autism is actually an umbrella term, it's a construct that generally makes easier to describe cognitive, behaviour and sensory patterns. You say you're in the grey zone, have you ever thought the are criteria your meeting but not realising because of camouflaging? And I ask because it happened to me. I didn't see myself in the diagnostic criteria until my psychologist told me I was autistic and explained to me how I met those criteria, and it made sense to me at last (I'm of those cases that didn't look for a diagnosis, instead it came unexpectedly). Answering your question, I really haven't thought about it. Maybe they present different phenotypes than me, but we also have some similarities. For instance, my dad has more socialising issues than me and I have more sensory issues; my granddad is even deeper than us in his special interests and my cousin is more of an extrovert. I also am intellectually gifted, which is another neurodivergence, some even theorize that double exceptional autistic people (autism+IG) actually have a condition different from autism and intellectual giftedness (IG) but with traits of both. The same happens with double neurodivergence like autism+ADHD, some researchers say that mix is a complete different condition. Maybe these types ofcategorisation will change in the future. They're all constructs (which doesn't mean they don't exist, they're quite real), so trying to mold it in a biomedical theory is quite random for me too.
My father was schizophrenic and I was diagnosed with depression yearly in life, it’s hard to tell its because of genetics or because of my family’s struggles
My younger son being diagnosed with anxiety really helped me understand my own. Understanding our older son's sensory disorder helped me understand my husband's sensory disorder. It really can help! So do these videos!
Just been to a psychiatrist today. Methotrexate worsened my pre-existing negative, hopeless or violent thoughts, and I've had these once before to the point I had to take an antidepressant. Nobody in my family has an established mental health diagnosis but me. Yet, my grandmother tried to kill herself once and poorly controls her anger, while one of her daughters displayed a lot of signs of something. Yet, she could only be tricked into visiting a psychiatrist once - he thought it was maybe borderline personality disorder. I don't think my problems will ever go away without medication, sadly. It's a good thing I'm unlikely to have children. Living with my "unique" brain is taxing. Oh, well. Instead of a cat I'm not allowed to own by the landlords, I get to know someone named fluvoxamine. I guess it'll have to do.
So, it’s actually neither. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder. It can definitely affect someone’s mental health or ability to learn, though. Great question :)
Thankyou so much for making this, ive been trying to convince my family for years to get assessed for their ADHD and they refuse to do anything about it because they are allowing themselves to stay trapped in that stubborn belief that they can do and must do everything without any help. So they can get the maximum possible achievement sense and thus more dopamine to convert into norepinephrine to increase executive function, but of course that doesn't always work. And the older we become the harder it will become, because unfortunately we cannot stay so busy to compensate for the lack of norepinephrine conversion anymore.
My last serious relationship was with a woman whom informed me of the mental illness she inherited from her mother. I definitely see common m illnesses on my mom’s side of the family
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Please make a video about ways to manage protracted withdrawal from Benzodiazipines and kindling effect how to avoid severe withdrawal and ways to deal with the life threatening withdrawal symptoms for example Akathisia and Derealization
I believe 'floundered' is an eggcorn for foundered. This lady is the best at saying the essential truth about mental health problems. Alot of explainers tell tangled tales to the already confused and exasperated. And they kinda make it almost worse thereby.
I have bipolar and adhd. My Nana has bipolar, and im fairely certain both my parents do (they wont get help or a diagnosis so im going by how ive seen them act). My brother also has depression and adhd. Also my dad has adhd and alcholism. (Im in recovery) so yeah, definite genetics
My father had Bipolar, my sister has bipolar, my two sons have bipolar my youngest son died by unaliveing 💔 my daughter had one episode of psychosis and nothing else since, I had postpartum psychosis after having my daughter. I believe my grandma on dad side had bipolar. When I say bipolar it’s bipolar 1. I believe both of my sons had bipolar also. Thank you for sharing your wisdom! ❤❤
The problem with hereditary percentages is that they will keep changing as time goes on. Every year new genes will be found to be associated with certain psychological disease. Meaning everyone is likely carrying a cocktail of genes associated with all mental diseases. The percentage of ingredients (combinations of many genes) will decide in which order which disease will pop up. For example untreated or treatment resistant depression will very likely lead to other diseases appearing as time goes on.
Good Evening Nice education and information about mental health. Difficult to understand with mental health , if never know "what it's ". Thank you very much
The part about correlating symptoms to when you eat is a bit narrow. I had constant symptoms of random pains, horrific word recall (I'd forget multiple words per sentence multiple times a day, to the point I'd just have to hope people understood me because I couldn't think of replacement words., horrible periods that were 1 week of feeling miserable, 1 week to recover, one week to rest, and 1 week of pms.) When my dad threw all the soy in our house out, (and consequently a lot of other additives) my life changed. I had energy, my period is down to one day of pms and one day of crappy period, random pains are mostly gone. Etc. I was diagnosed with adhd two years ago (I'm 41). I also have joint hypermobility which preliminary research shows correlates with adhd and also hormone differences and sensitivity. I wish I could be a part of some sort of study, I want to call a "double blind case study" where doctors could help me figure out what causes my issues specifically, but they'd rather have an ego about it and prance around about how it's not soy. Ok, then what (combination of factors) is it? I'm not brave enough to test unless I'm certain I can get reliable results (i don't want to go through those symptoms for nothing, and they definitely come back if I eat "normal" food again), And double blind would be great to ease those fears. I know our current system can't afford to actually help patients learn because greedy people need 20 boats (go team orca!), but doctors should still be empathetic to my experience, right? (I've had a few better ones recently, but a lot of bad ones). That turned into a vent. But yeah, sometimes just stop eating additives because you haven't tried it yet and nothing else worked might help you. Natural food stores still make eating possible.
Became a psychiatrist with my untreated ADHD. Did have recurrent major depression seasonal component, generalized anxiety, burnout, well hidden OCD issues prior to that. But I had no idea. That was 4 years ago. Then they treated my cPTSD and then focused on my ADHD again. Deal with (c)PTSD first I’d say. There sadly are always things to what out for. My ADHD probably is also comorbid ASD. Funny thing is it helps to be a better psychiatrist in quite a number of ways although I wouldn’t recommend it. (Netherlands) Family history: schizophrenia, bipolar, autism and adhd.
Oh my goodness! She does such a great job as always...but what is really profound for me and my family is hearing that late-onset bipolar 2 isn't rare!!??? And that taking an SSRI can put you into a hypo manic state. My husband went on Zoloft twice and became hypomantic after taking even a low-dose. N then later diagnosed as Having bipolar 2 at the age of 55. After everyone continues to tell us that it is extremely rare. And hence we are looking for all sorts of other explanations. The one part that is particularly strange is that the Swings back and forth are slow. He stayed hypomanic for 2-3 months And depressed for 8. It's been a weird ride but I'm so appreciative of all Doctor Tracy's videos so helpful
I have bipolar 1 disorder, and so does my mother’s sister. I’m 20, and my mother is 50. My mother has had “unipolar” seasonal affective disorder with atypical features since her late teens, but has not had any symptoms of hypomania. Stopped immediately, hearing what you said, to show my mom.
This makes me sad. I had to adopt my granddaughter because my daughter lost her mind. Got diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar. It’s been almost 8 years. I watch granddaughter for symptoms. She has already been diagnosed with ADHD and most likely autism. Waiting for results.
Thank you doctor for your fact-based pragmatism, which however does not dispel hope in all of us with the challenging illnesses known as the mental ones. Very informative, in fact illuminating at that.
Thank you for the information. I wasn't diagnosed with bipolar until later in life. I was misdiagnosed with depression and also ADHD because I had racing thoughts. Although my psychiatrist knew I was a recovering addict, he put me on Adderall, which eventually led to a two-year relapse on meth. I know I should have told my doctor that Adderall was making me crave meth, and I accept full responsibility for my relapse. I am now on lithium and have been clean and sober for over 10 years.
Dr Tracy I am seeing more and more videos on our diets leading to Depression Anxiety and even panic attack. the lack of vitamins and nutrients in the body. I believe the Amen clinic is using diet exercise and vitamins to treat depression and other brain ailments. maybe you can check into this and do another video ps adhd is in their as well.
Ike my step daughter. Years of drug use abusive hubby with no treatment. Now. Schizophrenic disorder with Bipolar..Always in psychosis, mentality of a teenager now.
40 year delay in diagnosis of unipolar to bipolar 2 (and undiagnosed ADHD - inattentive) - which began mid teens not 45-54, but was already there. Caused major destruction. Re age of onset of Bipolar 2, both my children were diagnosed in their 20s, but ADHD (hyperactive) much earlier. Coincidentally, all 3 of us were diagnosed with BP2 within months by 3 different psychiatrists.
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I wonder what the inheritability would be for schizoaffective disorder.
Wish i could see her.
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I think an ADHD & ASD assessment should be done on every child before they start school. Knowing that your brain works in a different way could be a life changing event for a lot of kids. Maybe, it would keep some kids out of jail and off drugs. I was undiagnosed till 59 and, my life has been a roller-coaster ride straight through hell.
Read up on the Tylenol lawsuit and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Idk if OB/GYNs are educating new mothers about the dangers of taking it during pregnancy, but if they are, ASD cases are sure to decline, if they haven't already.
I recently got my daughter’s diagnosis. She’s 16! She’s so relieved. It was a mental roller coast. Her father is undiagnosed. He’s had a rough start in life as well. I’m just glad my girl is empowered now, understanding her mind works differently.
I agree with this so much!!
The evidence in the Tylenol Autism cases was found to be inadmissible in court, because none of the expert witnesses could offer a sound scientific methodology to link autism and Tylenol.
My family has recognizable autistic traits going back to the Old World, long before Tylenol was around, and most people I know who are autistic can say similar things about their families.
I don't. Bcuz their brains are still being developed. I think it's best to monitor kids behavior before assessing and possibly misdiagnosing them
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I follow Dr. Marks videos to understand myself.
SO much of this is also dependent on how honest and proactive families / parents are in even investigating mental illness. If no one in your family even speaks of mental illness, getting your own help can be extremely difficult
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Especially when a family denies a history of mental illness. Very harmful.
Agreed from experience!
Thank you. I am Asian and mental health isnt spoken about it... until me. I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 in Jan 2023 at the age of 35. I later learned my mother was undiagnosed & unmedicated bipolar, and my grandpa had it. I am happy that i am not having children. I do not want to pass this on to a child.
I'm Latina with Bipolar 2
The part of mental health not being spoken about until you resonates with me. No one really talked about it until my disorder started presenting.
For what it's worth, I won't be having children either. Not solely because of the bipolar, I don't want to carry one, but the bipolar makes it a definite no
You guys are so fucking brave and kind thanks so much. My dad passed on OCD ADHD and I got Tourette’s with psychotic features too. I almost ended my life but got lucky with experimental treatments. I won’t have kids either. You guys are awesome
I have autism, and ADHD and possibly OCD and C-PTSD. My main diagnosis is Avoidant Personality disorder. These wonderful problems were discovered when I was 61 years old. I'm unable to have adult personal relationships. This leaves me alone and depressed. I turn 70 this year. I Don't know if anyone understands loneliness like I do. I don't know if it's genetic or not, but no one's in danger of inheriting any thing from me. My disorders prevented that.
Thank you for sharing that sir. I have AVP as well and it sucks. I have a big heart but can't share it with anyone because I'm broken and also suffer from anxiety and depression. If you've ever seen the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind I'm a lot like the character that Jim Carrey plays. I'm very lonely and wish I could meet someone but I know the chances of that happening are slim since I can't open up to anyone.
I'm autistic too, I've been diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder with obsessive-compulsive traits, persistent depressive disorder, intellectual giftedness and I'm also candidate for avoidant personality disorder diagnosis (and sometimes I also suspect having ADHD). I'm 27, and a couple months ago I went through a traumatic experience about romantic relationships (basically unrequited feelings, as it has always been) and now I'm totally afraid of acquaintances, but at the same time the idea of ending up lonely terrifies me. I think I can grasp a little bit of your experience, but I wish you to find a way out of loneliness very soon.
70 eh? Jeez, I only just turned 20 this year. Sounds like you've really been through it.... I'm proud of you for making it so far! Don't know if you wanna hear that from a 20 year old 😅. I don't struggle the same way you do, but I hope I can make it as far as you will! I relate to not wanting children cause of the possibility of giving them ADD and Major Depression. I also relate to feeling super alone.... But I take comfort in the fact that while others may not have ever felt the exact same way, they've felt similarly. I CAST GOOD VIBES ON THEE AND MAY YOUR WATER ALWAYS BE REFRESHING!!!!!!! 😊
Just diagnosed with ADHD in my 40’s. Watching my son like a hawk.
A hawk or a squirrel?
@@ViirinSoftworks 😅
Got diagnosed this past year with the same. Been watching my dad and connecting the dots.
I was diagnosed with adhd inattentive type in my 40's. It made so much sense after being diagnosed as to why I do what I do.
Heritability - definition - 0:18
1. 1:12 - Bipolar Disorder
2. 4:39 - Schizophrenia
3. 5:06 - Autism Spectrum Disorder
4. 5:17 - ADHD
6:46 - Some "DO & DON'T"s
9:24 - Closing notes
Never had kids. As I was growing up I knew I shdnt re-produce. Probably the only correct decision I’ve made in my 63yrs walking this planet
Amen, sister!
I'm bipolar been only lately diagnosed so, after so much pain and misery of repetitive depression episodes, I m almost 40 and I have made the decision to never reproduce , and I thank myself for this
Very, very good video. As a parent of a child with ADHD, I’ve been thrust into a totally new world of which knowledge is power. Now knowing what I know, I realize my ex-husband had all the symptoms, but didn’t know it at the time. Grateful for you Dr. Marks for keeping us informed!
This is very sad how misinformed you are.. There is no ADHD disorders or ADD.. they just want to drug poor innocent children.. and their medications causes adverse side effects and psychological side effects and dangerously can kill at a young age and y'all are consuming poor information.. just sad
I wish Dr Tracey could assess me. I have a slew of disorders: Bipolar 1, CPTSD, anxiety, ADHD, & Substance Use Disorder. I self medicated with illicit drugs for 20yrs before a psychiatrist actually listened to me after 6 voluntary & 1 involuntary commitment. "We treat mental health patients here, not drug addicts," at 5 different hospitals. Mental health & substance use disorder are connected apparently for many Drs. I had to go into the field of behavioral health to treat my damn self.
I am really sorry you had to go through that to get the help you needed. Things are changing very slowly.
I’m so thankful to my doctors. Couldn’t imagine how bad my life could’ve been if they just middle fingered me like your doctors did. When I described my symptoms to my psychiatrist she took them very seriously and put me on mood stabilisers, I finally can function.
A hospital that treats mental health only- and not substance use- is lying to themselves because there are definitely patients struggling with substance use in their hospitals right now! See my comment about data for these going hand in hand. Stay safe!
@backyardbeautybrainsbirdsb4109 I 100% agree. Trauma, mental health disorders almost always equal substance use disorder. The ACE test (Adverse Childhood Experiences) tells us that in the simplest of forms. It crazy that I'd never heard of it until working in behavioral health. Now I give printouts of it as I work with people actively using drugs. People say a lot about "labels" but without a diagnosis, education on the diagnosis, how it affects one's life, how to cope, the importance of medication we're not teaching people the skills they need to live an abundant life.
I have bpd ocd and bipolar depression
I thought it weird that I was in my late 50s before my diagnosis was changed from major depressive disorder to bipolar disorder, fortunately Type 2. This explains what was going on with me. I now take two antidepressants and a mood stabilizer. I was depressed as a child but my mother’s shame was such that I had to reach the age of majority, get my own health card and seek treatment. She was unmoved by a suicide attempt. Fortunately for people suffering today the mental health stigma of yesteryear has largely subsided.
Stigma still exists. I advise young people to keep their diagnosis to themselves and closest friends only.
@@pennybourban3712 - Sadly you're correct and your advice to severely limit sharing is similarly wise. Thank you for responding.
It was first brought to my attention that I might have ADHD at my son’s assessment and I was not even speaking. I was floored. That was about 10 years ago. I just started treatment this year.
This channel helps me to be patient, empathetic and supportive especially when I’m at the end of my caretaker rope. I come here to get perspective & more understanding. ❤
We need more discussion of Panic Disorder and Generalized Anxiety.
Frankly everyone I know who has been diagnosed with panic disorder has since been rediagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. (Me included). Not saying it doesn’t exist. Just wanted to give my experience around that diagnosis.
@@sbocaj22 panic disorder means regular panic attacks. What does it have to do with autism?
@@sbocaj22 How ever they want to flip the coin, just as long as every one is getting treated.
@@Seriouslynotme234 We autistics can have meltdowns out of sensory or emotional overstimulation, which in many times can be confused with panic attacks, although it is different for every autistic. My meltdowns, for example, are more of an anger and sadness lapsus, but anxiety also increases.
I was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder, although I was not “rediagnosed” with autism, but rather also diagnosed with autism.
@@danielsac6316 that's an interesting piece of info, I've never heard of it before. Did you get a second opinion?
Summary: Severe Mental Illnesses (Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia), Autism and ADHD
Thank you for providing this summary. I can't listen to the video at the moment. 😊
you put timestamps if you wanna be useful instead of whatever that is...
@@Dm3qXY If you wanted to be useful you could've provided a meaningful comment....or the timestamps you were looking for. Lol
@@ivyworth862 i just might do that, now go back to cuddle with your provider of valuable summaries...
Correction: 4 Inherited mental health disorders....as the good doctor pointed out.
When I was severely depressed, I went to a psychiatrist for the first time. She diagnosed me with bi polar, and put me on 3 different medications. I had extreme reactions to them. Because I wasn't bi polar. I had Major Depression. (Which another doctor diagnosed after several visits.) First doctor was too quick making a dx after one visit, probably because my sister had it.) Smh.
So you're unipolar.
@@SouthernAndMouthy No, MDD
I’m sorry that happened to you. Are you better now that you have the proper diagnosis?
@@RosalynCharles-g1v I'm a little better, thank you for asking. Major Depression. It's difficult, but I'm trying my best. Thanks! 💞
Same happened with me. DX bipolar ii. Meds messed me up. They decided to INCREASE THE DOSAGE. felt worse. Moved cities and eventually tried again. Now dx ADHD-C. Previous psychiatrist still thought I had bipolar on top of it and gave me mood stabilizers which made me worse. New psychiatrist took me off mood stabilizers and took off the bipolar DX. ADHD treatment has done me better than anything anxiety or bipolar related
My family (Great Aunt, cousin, sister) on my mother's side has schizophrenia and I'm diagnosed with MDD and anxiety. My children both have autism, with my daughter also having ADHD. This is so eye opening 😢
Dr Marks you have made more since in the 1st 5 mins of this video than anyone I’ve ever spoken with. Thank you. ❤
My mom has heavy ADD. Was traumatized as a child. I feel I carry these traits. I had terrible anxiety over a decision all week, now I’m depleted. Can barely get anything done. My son has Autism and ADHD. I cannot sleep long, I awake at 2am. He gets all the supports, while acts out a lot, discipline issues, he’s doing very well.
I don't know how you do it, Dr Marks. Your videos are always far and away the best psychology-related videos on UA-cam! Always so substantive and practical.
My mother told me at a young age to discuss health, in particular mental health questions regarding your significant others family.
That's very good advice.
I couldn’t agree more. Had I known about the rampant bipolar disorder in my husband’s family I really wouldn’t have married him. His sister had it and all four of her children had it.
My great grandmother was schizophrenic and I developed schizoaffective disorder, the fact that it was in my family history helped figure out my diagnosis (not a main factor but supported the other evidence)
Sorry to hear that. I hope you find medication that works for you without too much side effects
@@purefunguy thank you :) we’re working on it
So glad you mentioned importance of sleep and- substance use aggravating psychiatric conditions! There is up to an estimated 55% lifetime comorbidity with psychiatric disorders with substance use problems.
Sonja Hampshire APRN PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP in East TX
I didn't know the heritability for bipolar was so high but. My mother had bp1 and I have had mild to moderate depression frequently. I have instinctively structured my life and career choices to minimize stress and it has served me well so far. I feel validated in these choices after learning how high my risk is. I am over 65 and it's worked so far.
I gave up having children due to being a 3rd generation sufferer in my family. Bipolar took everything normal people look forward to from me.
Thank you, I’d never have kids form my gene pool. I think it’s selfish
I have Bipolar disorder. Maniac episode at university in my 20's. High functioning Bipolar its treatable but unfortunately I would never be able to have kids. You learn to be alert to signs that you have control over it .
Thanks doc Tracey much appreciate your wisdom. I'm bipolar of 25 yrs. Your podcasts help. Thankyou, heath.
A better analogy I learned at university is the horse and the rider. The horse is the genetics, it has its one temperament etc. But the rider is the one leading the horse to a certain place, and it can change the horse a lot. Both interact with each other, but the rider is leading the way.
As a Latin American viewer (Chile) this time I had a hard time following the Spanish translation, I have seen better translations on your channel and I think it is important to communicate your ideas in the most reliable way.I know it is not easy.
I follow your presentations with great attention, that's why I mention it.
I can say, that my drug experimentation as a teen definitely triggered my anxiety/depression. I just thank God that I was not predisposed to develop Bi Polar or Schizophrenia.
I just love all the knowledge you share ❤❤❤ environment pulls the trigger is so true. I’ve seen it happen to my brother 😢
You are so welcome ❤️
You are truly a blessing. I appreciate you.😊❤❤❤
My mom developed schizophrenia in her 40s (2000) and we just found out that one of my cousins who's mentally disabled also developed schizophrenia during the pandemic. 😔😓 now I'm thinking that genetics has something to do with it.
Every time I watch, I learn so much. Thank you!!!!!
I had also heard that after about 3 episodes of someone’s predisposition to bipolar being activated the disorder becomes self perpetuating and will continue to cycle on its own without any additional triggers unless treated.
I have bipolar I and I’m pregnant with my first child. I am here for this. 😊
Thank you for this, Dr. Marks. It was very clear and informative. I have several friends who have bi-polar disorder and this helps me to understand them better. All the best. cheers
Wow! This video is very informative for me. I am 61 and I have had ADHD since I was about six years old.
Excellent video Dr. Marks! I will make good use of the info with my patients
Your videos are consistently so informative and succinct! Thanks so much.
My mum my dad my brother my nana and myself all have a mental health problems I have only realised this with my son who was diagnosed 15 years ago with autism and ADHD and noticed traits in me I now understand that I have bipolar 2 this showed up at 50 years old after a great deal of stress
Yes, after my diagnosis of autism, it's crystal clear to me that my dad is also autistic, and his dad (my granddad) as well, although they will probably never get diagnosed. I'm the first in my family to be diagnosed, but I feel I won't be the last. A cousin told my siblings she thinks she might be autistic too and, looking at the past, that's quite likely.
I am diagnosed with autism. I suspect that both of my parents are also autistic.
For me it has brought no clarity as I appear to occupy this grey zone between autistic & neurotypical as I understand social situations implicitly (ie I don't meet the DSMS core deficits but I have contentions about the biomedical model as it operates under the presupposition that we're all one homogeneous group). Autism is very likely a number of different neuridivergencies that share underlying aietiogies & genes whereas some don't. So effectively they could be different phenotypes altogether). Do you think your family members all present the same or are there differences? I believe my great aunt was autistic but a completely phenotype to myself and thus cognitively the antithesis to myself, I probably have more in common with neurotypicals; she was very black/white in her thinking, was obsessed with routines, rigid, struggled with societal interactions but had no sensory issues or executive dysfunction. I'm the complete opposite to this. I've found most people acceptive of their diagnosis but for me it's just raised more questions than it's answered. I never should have pursued the diagnosis when I was severely depressed.
@@AnyaAnnika67 I think you're very likely right when you say autism is rather a group of different neurodivergence conditions, as autism is actually an umbrella term, it's a construct that generally makes easier to describe cognitive, behaviour and sensory patterns. You say you're in the grey zone, have you ever thought the are criteria your meeting but not realising because of camouflaging? And I ask because it happened to me. I didn't see myself in the diagnostic criteria until my psychologist told me I was autistic and explained to me how I met those criteria, and it made sense to me at last (I'm of those cases that didn't look for a diagnosis, instead it came unexpectedly).
Answering your question, I really haven't thought about it. Maybe they present different phenotypes than me, but we also have some similarities. For instance, my dad has more socialising issues than me and I have more sensory issues; my granddad is even deeper than us in his special interests and my cousin is more of an extrovert.
I also am intellectually gifted, which is another neurodivergence, some even theorize that double exceptional autistic people (autism+IG) actually have a condition different from autism and intellectual giftedness (IG) but with traits of both. The same happens with double neurodivergence like autism+ADHD, some researchers say that mix is a complete different condition. Maybe these types ofcategorisation will change in the future. They're all constructs (which doesn't mean they don't exist, they're quite real), so trying to mold it in a biomedical theory is quite random for me too.
My father was schizophrenic and I was diagnosed with depression yearly in life, it’s hard to tell its because of genetics or because of my family’s struggles
Yes. Some people think it’s a cultural phenomenon.
My younger son being diagnosed with anxiety really helped me understand my own. Understanding our older son's sensory disorder helped me understand my husband's sensory disorder. It really can help! So do these videos!
Just been to a psychiatrist today. Methotrexate worsened my pre-existing negative, hopeless or violent thoughts, and I've had these once before to the point I had to take an antidepressant. Nobody in my family has an established mental health diagnosis but me. Yet, my grandmother tried to kill herself once and poorly controls her anger, while one of her daughters displayed a lot of signs of something. Yet, she could only be tricked into visiting a psychiatrist once - he thought it was maybe borderline personality disorder.
I don't think my problems will ever go away without medication, sadly. It's a good thing I'm unlikely to have children. Living with my "unique" brain is taxing. Oh, well. Instead of a cat I'm not allowed to own by the landlords, I get to know someone named fluvoxamine. I guess it'll have to do.
I honestly never knew that ADHD was considered a mental illness. I always thought of it as a learning disability.
Learning disability? People with ADHD have intellectual difficulty?
Neurodevelopmental disorder.
It's both. Impulsiveness can lead to anger issues.
So, it’s actually neither. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder. It can definitely affect someone’s mental health or ability to learn, though. Great question :)
I stand corrected.
Thankyou so much for making this, ive been trying to convince my family for years to get assessed for their ADHD and they refuse to do anything about it because they are allowing themselves to stay trapped in that stubborn belief that they can do and must do everything without any help.
So they can get the maximum possible achievement sense and thus more dopamine to convert into norepinephrine to increase executive function, but of course that doesn't always work.
And the older we become the harder it will become, because unfortunately we cannot stay so busy to compensate for the lack of norepinephrine conversion anymore.
I can understand, I am going through the same. Lots of blessings to you for handling such a family. .
AMAZING .. Dr. Marks is soooooo on point with every single words she says
Always clear, synthetic and helpful! Many thanks Dr Marks ! ❤
Great video! Thanks for sharing this important info in such an accessible way.
My last serious relationship was with a woman whom informed me of the mental illness she inherited from her mother. I definitely see common m illnesses on my mom’s side of the family
😮😮😮 these numbers are higher than I thought!!!
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can Dr. sporessss send to me in UK?
More informtative and intresting than my lectures❤ thankyou
Thanks dr. Marks, a very informative video worth watching over and over...
I have bipolar 2 - and it took 13 years to get a proper diagnosis. I was told I had major depression disorder for YEARS!
Love me some Dr. Tracy. Thank you for all your insight. ❤️
Great Information as always Dr Marks, thank you 🙏🏻
Please make a video about ways to manage protracted withdrawal from Benzodiazipines and kindling effect how to avoid severe withdrawal and ways to deal with the life threatening withdrawal symptoms for example Akathisia and Derealization
The Ashton manual very good
I wonder how some of these stats will change over time as we get better about diagnosing & it becoming more socially acceptable to talk about.
I believe 'floundered' is an eggcorn for foundered. This lady is the best at saying the essential truth about mental health problems. Alot of explainers tell tangled tales to the already confused and exasperated. And they kinda make it almost worse thereby.
Is there anyway you could do a video on summer depression? Thank you.
I have bipolar and adhd. My Nana has bipolar, and im fairely certain both my parents do (they wont get help or a diagnosis so im going by how ive seen them act). My brother also has depression and adhd. Also my dad has adhd and alcholism. (Im in recovery) so yeah, definite genetics
My father had Bipolar, my sister has bipolar, my two sons have bipolar my youngest son died by unaliveing 💔 my daughter had one episode of psychosis and nothing else since, I had postpartum psychosis after having my daughter. I believe my grandma on dad side had bipolar. When I say bipolar it’s bipolar 1. I believe both of my sons had bipolar also. Thank you for sharing your wisdom! ❤❤
Unaliveving means what?
@@allinaday9882 for some reason we’re not allowed to say S word for taking your own life.
@@JackieUnfilteredASMR Thank you. I was not aware of this rule. I am so sorry for the mom who survives her son . Bless you.😘
@@allinaday9882 ❤️
Please put chapter markers in your timeline. It really helps finding specific passages again.
These vids are great tools that supplement my ongoing counseling
Thank you for this video, it would be great if General Practitioners would watch.
I find that depression runs strong in my family. My mom had it i have it and my daughter has it
We want updates on new medications please 🙏
Thanks Dr Marks. Great informative video
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you Doctor, more great stuff!!
It works the sound in Dutch thank you Dr Tracy
The problem with hereditary percentages is that they will keep changing as time goes on. Every year new genes will be found to be associated with certain psychological disease.
Meaning everyone is likely carrying a cocktail of genes associated with all mental diseases. The percentage of ingredients (combinations of many genes) will decide in which order which disease will pop up. For example untreated or treatment resistant depression will very likely lead to other diseases appearing as time goes on.
❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much for this..Thank you for explaining❤❤❤
Thanks 4 making this very informative video
I love your tshirt. Subscribed. (Not just for the t-shirt.)
Good Evening
Nice education and information about mental health.
Difficult to understand with mental health , if never know "what it's ".
Thank you very much
The part about correlating symptoms to when you eat is a bit narrow. I had constant symptoms of random pains, horrific word recall (I'd forget multiple words per sentence multiple times a day, to the point I'd just have to hope people understood me because I couldn't think of replacement words., horrible periods that were 1 week of feeling miserable, 1 week to recover, one week to rest, and 1 week of pms.)
When my dad threw all the soy in our house out, (and consequently a lot of other additives) my life changed. I had energy, my period is down to one day of pms and one day of crappy period, random pains are mostly gone. Etc.
I was diagnosed with adhd two years ago (I'm 41). I also have joint hypermobility which preliminary research shows correlates with adhd and also hormone differences and sensitivity.
I wish I could be a part of some sort of study, I want to call a "double blind case study" where doctors could help me figure out what causes my issues specifically, but they'd rather have an ego about it and prance around about how it's not soy. Ok, then what (combination of factors) is it? I'm not brave enough to test unless I'm certain I can get reliable results (i don't want to go through those symptoms for nothing, and they definitely come back if I eat "normal" food again), And double blind would be great to ease those fears. I know our current system can't afford to actually help patients learn because greedy people need 20 boats (go team orca!), but doctors should still be empathetic to my experience, right? (I've had a few better ones recently, but a lot of bad ones).
That turned into a vent. But yeah, sometimes just stop eating additives because you haven't tried it yet and nothing else worked might help you. Natural food stores still make eating possible.
Thank you for your knowledge on these topics!
Became a psychiatrist with my untreated ADHD. Did have recurrent major depression seasonal component, generalized anxiety, burnout, well hidden OCD issues prior to that. But I had no idea. That was 4 years ago. Then they treated my cPTSD and then focused on my ADHD again. Deal with (c)PTSD first I’d say. There sadly are always things to what out for. My ADHD probably is also comorbid ASD.
Funny thing is it helps to be a better psychiatrist in quite a number of ways although I wouldn’t recommend it. (Netherlands)
Family history: schizophrenia, bipolar, autism and adhd.
Thanks for uploading this video. 🙏
Can you do another video on PMDD Dr. Marks?
PLEASE ❤
Great content and very well presented
Thank u for ur great teaching skills
Oh my goodness! She does such a great job as always...but what is really profound for me and my family is hearing that late-onset bipolar 2 isn't rare!!??? And that taking an SSRI can put you into a hypo manic state. My husband went on Zoloft twice and became hypomantic after taking even a low-dose. N then later diagnosed as Having bipolar 2 at the age of 55. After everyone continues to tell us that it is extremely rare. And hence we are looking for all sorts of other explanations. The one part that is particularly strange is that the Swings back and forth are slow. He stayed hypomanic for 2-3 months And depressed for 8. It's been a weird ride but I'm so appreciative of all Doctor Tracy's videos so helpful
I have bipolar 1 disorder, and so does my mother’s sister. I’m 20, and my mother is 50. My mother has had “unipolar” seasonal affective disorder with atypical features since her late teens, but has not had any symptoms of hypomania. Stopped immediately, hearing what you said, to show my mom.
This makes me sad. I had to adopt my granddaughter because my daughter lost her mind. Got diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar. It’s been almost 8 years. I watch granddaughter for symptoms. She has already been diagnosed with ADHD and most likely autism. Waiting for results.
Thank you doctor for your fact-based pragmatism, which however does not dispel hope in all of us with the challenging illnesses known as the mental ones. Very informative, in fact illuminating at that.
Thank you, Dr. Marks. 👍
What does it mean when a parent's child is diagnosed with schizophrenia, but there is no family history of schizophrenia?
Thank you for the information. I wasn't diagnosed with bipolar until later in life. I was misdiagnosed with depression and also ADHD because I had racing thoughts. Although my psychiatrist knew I was a recovering addict, he put me on Adderall, which eventually led to a two-year relapse on meth. I know I should have told my doctor that Adderall was making me crave meth, and I accept full responsibility for my relapse. I am now on lithium and have been clean and sober for over 10 years.
Wow those audio tracks hahaha. So funny to hear perfect spoken Dutch in the most American accent!
🤣 I was wondering if it the accent sounds American. I was fascinated to her my voice speaking Dutch!! I'm glad the translation is accurate.
@@DrTraceyMarks Are those AI-generated? Wild!
Dr Tracy I am seeing more and more videos on our diets leading to Depression Anxiety and even panic attack. the lack of vitamins and nutrients in the body. I believe the Amen clinic is using diet exercise and vitamins to treat depression and other brain ailments. maybe you can check into this and do another video ps adhd is in their as well.
You're awesome doc.
Ike my step daughter. Years of drug use abusive hubby with no treatment. Now. Schizophrenic disorder with Bipolar..Always in psychosis, mentality of a teenager now.
WHAT CAN I SAY ... U DA BEST❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank You for this video. 🧠🏥🧠🏥🧠🏥🧠🏥🧠
40 year delay in diagnosis of unipolar to bipolar 2 (and undiagnosed ADHD - inattentive) - which began mid teens not 45-54, but was already there. Caused major destruction. Re age of onset of Bipolar 2, both my children were diagnosed in their 20s, but ADHD (hyperactive) much earlier.
Coincidentally, all 3 of us were diagnosed with BP2 within months by 3 different psychiatrists.