Brief Summary
This video is a personal account of living with ADHD. The speaker describes the challenges they face, including difficulty focusing, academic struggles, and the side effects of medication. They also discuss the emotional impact of ADHD, including feelings of self-consciousness and anxiety. Despite the difficulties, the speaker acknowledges that ADHD can also have positive aspects, such as increased creativity.
- ADHD causes difficulty focusing, leading to academic struggles and emotional distress.
- The speaker experiences side effects from medication, including insomnia and anxiety.
- ADHD can also have positive aspects, such as increased creativity.
Living with ADHD
The speaker begins by describing the challenges of living with ADHD, including difficulty focusing and academic struggles. They mention that they have had ADHD since birth and that it has been a constant struggle. They also discuss the side effects of medication, including depression, anxiety, and insomnia. The speaker describes how they have had to take medication since fourth grade and how it has impacted their life. They mention that they currently take three pills a day: an antidepressant, a focus medicine, and a sleep aid.
The Emotional Impact of ADHD
The speaker discusses the emotional impact of ADHD, describing it as a "degrading disorder" that makes them feel self-conscious and anxious. They mention that they often feel weird in school and that they sometimes curl up in a ball and avoid talking to anyone when they feel overwhelmed. They express their hope that they will learn to manage their ADHD better as an adult.
The Positive Side of ADHD
The speaker acknowledges that ADHD can also have positive aspects, such as increased creativity. They explain that their ability to notice details and their heightened imagination are likely due to their ADHD. They conclude by saying that ADHD is a burden but also a special thing to have.
