How to treat ADHD without meds

Not sure what was going on with my brain, but I messed up on both “Dialectical Behavior Therapy” (I said “behavioral”) and Metacognitive Therapy (I said “metacognition”). The text on screen is correct, but...ya know...wanna cover my bases.

It bothers me so much when the media bashes people diagnosed with ADHD. Although it can be over-diagnosed, the shade stops so many people from seeking help.

3:32 to skip to the beginng where he talks about (child /teen )therapy 6:12 for adult therapy (CBT)

I hate this disorder. People tell me it’s a gift because I’ve done a lot of cool things but my life is in utter chaos. I’ve never had a job longer than a year, never done anything long enough to get good at it, am easily addicted to any stimulant you put in front of me and am heavily reliant on them just to feel normal. I live like an absolute animal and will often stare at a persons face while they’re talking and not hear a single word. Then when those crazy million mile an hour thoughts turn negative it’s like getting hit with a fucking Gatling gun of self hatred that turns me into a self conscious and insecure mouse when I’m around people. But hey at least I’m “kinda quirky”

Junior high teacher here, just wanted to say I was nodding along with everything you were saying. Like “yep, seen it, seen that, yep, sounds familiar”

I’m 21 and just now realizing I have adhd. I was also brainwashed as a child into not loving my father. I am an only child and I lost my mother at age 3. I grew up with lack of attention and love. I’ve been a little more curious on why I’m so forgetful and constantly depressed for no reason. thanks for the video!

I have the inattentive version of "ADHD". Here in Europe we still call it simply ADD, which I prefer, because I don't have the "H" (outward hyperactivity). Medication has been a life saver. I wouldn't have been able to step up with just behavioural therapy. I have been able to compensate for a very long time in my life, but I can't force myself to remain focused more than I can, when the juice runs out. The medication (Methyl Phenidate) also keeps me in a lighter mood.

ADHD has become a problem for me when driving. It's not like In school, if I get distracted when driving I could die or kill someone which has become a new source of anxiety.

I see therapy as pain tolerance training and medication as painkillers. Theres no reason to not just use both.

Inattentive ADHD Ladies represent!

My school sent me to a specialist to figure out why I was disruptive and unattentive in class when I was 6. What they found out was that I was just really bored because everyone else was learning soooooooo slowly

I'm from India. when i told my parents about this problem they just said you are just making your mind diverted from studies there is nothing to be fear of😂😂. now I'm in depression stress failure and much more🤣

Diagnosed as a 37 year old….and lucky enough to find a therapist who also has adhd and specializes in it. The right therapy can definitely be very helpful! (Also medicated here.)

Thank you for another great video on ADHD. I remember being unwilling to take ADHD medication in part because I thought it would change who I was. What really struck me was that scene in the Simpsons when Bart is given some sort of attention medicine and he ends not doing the things he used to love - basically changed. I know it's just a cartoon but it really felt the same would happen to me. I'm glad to say that it didn't happen and in fact, I can be even more myself since I can actually focus on the things I love instead of giving up and feeling dumb so thank you for this great and informative video! It really helps break these misconceptions.

"Behavioural health diagnosis" is a great way of expressing the topic. Thanks for another useful, clearly expressed and interesting clip.

He on purpose took that walk so that people with adhd could still stay focused on him

I don't think I have ADHD but i experience some of the symptoms in a weak form. And I figured out the methods of cbt on my own and they work great. Everyone should reflect on themselves from time to time.

The biggest thing that helped my adhd was too cut out all stimulants including caffeine, weed, alcohol etc. Getting a good amount of sleep each night and too cut out any electronic use an hour before bed and to do something that's relaxing like reading, meditating, writing, exercise, and too include daily exercise which helped with the restlessness and boredom aspect of it. Made the biggest difference ever and was able to do it without any medication. Try and make lists that are achievable go through them each day, it's good for those who need routine and have a problem with time management.

i have the mixed type and recently relapsed this was actually helpful

OOF.. when you listed off the symptoms of inattentive type, you basically just explained all my day to day struggles