ADHD in Women

The next video in our series of information films, produced in collaboration with CANDDID and NHS, discusses ADHD in women and how it can be different (Maria Stebbing),

[sandiapatti]

Imagine being 57 and diagnosed with it! I scored in the 99 percentile for ADHD. I can't believe how much it explains about my life and the issues that started as early as 6 years old

[ALADDIN]

I am a male, I had a nervous breakdown to get my ADHD, 4 years ago, aged 41. I got my degree, pgdip without any support. I have dyspraxia, Aspergers traits, not including generalised anxiety disorder.My psychiatrist said my ADHD, was missed because I was well behaved in school, intelligent and driven.

[pragashni_adhd_duchess]

I got diagnosed yesterday and I am a high school teacher.

Once I've come home I've been researching and watching YouTube videos.

I'm identifying so many things and acknowledging others experiences as a reflection of what I was going through but was not aware it was because of ADHD.

I'm so glad I know now so I don't feel like I'm deliberately letting people down or jeopardising my job.

[marcianalobo]

I have ADHD, dyscalculia, and generalized anxiety. I have never watched a video that matches everything I go through such as your video. It is just like you read every aspect of me.

[kitasuhill]

Recently, I have become aware of my ability to instantly recognize ADHD in others. I prefer their company because they are interesting and I feel 'normal' in their company. So many people now recognize this wonderful condition thanks to ladies like yourself.
I'm a "bloke" from Canada but you have just told the story of my daughter ! I am certain you have helped her. Thanks for your lovely video and well organized presentation ... Cheers

[bexlocks]

This is brilliant and sums me up exactly. 52 years old and just diagnosed. Taking meds which have helped but haven’t cured my deep seated issues of low self esteem especially relating to my job as a teacher.

[krystalsteele]

Being undiagnosed As a child I remember going into jr high frm elementary school and I all of a sudden I felt like I no longer fit in and that everyone didn't like me and I wasn't as good as the other kids. It was so bad I used back pain as a excuse to miss school and that worked for a few months but eventually went back and felt even more alone. .
Even as an adult still not being able to sustain long term employment.
Around 35 years old when I found out I have ADHD because my children were diagnosed first the light bulb went off and as I started learning more about ADHD so many things suddenly made sense now and I wasn't a bad person after all.

[Smashypots]

I am newly diagnosed just this past year, and it’s been so freeing to finally have answers to why I always felt different. Why I was alone all the time and couldn’t keep friends. Why when I said the school books hurt my brain, I wasn’t being silly or joking. I just didn’t understand anything. Why I changed myself so many times into who I was dating so much that I winded up losing myself somewhere…. Your video truly spoke to my heart and resonated with me. Thank you for this. I’m looking forward to finally being the Valerie I was meant to be all along… I love you all. We got this. 💪🏼❤️

[BBFCCO]

I just started a medication for adhd and it took me over 40 years to realize that I have this neurodivergence. I feel a massive difference. Like I would go in and out of concentration, people labelled me as stupid, my nervousness stressing others out, not being able to get my life together and anxiety/depression for being different. It was so bad that I didn't even understand my symptoms as being so obvious because I've been forced to live like this for so long. The most painful think is knowing I have knowledge, but not being able to bring it out because my barrier is my own self. I also just learned that some doctors are suspicious about medication used to treat adhd and "not being honest about having the condition". This medication is a lifesaver and I hope that I can move forward and finally live to my potential.

[katw.]

I understand most of your experiences with stemming as you described! I was always great in school because I loved learning, though my brother was diagnosed in middle school right away. I was only diagnosed ADHD and Austistic this year, right before I turned 40. Makes so much sense that it still blows my mind at times...
I think it would have been MUCH worse when I was younger if I hadn't studied philosophy, constantly read, questioned everything, etc. I found myself and who I was at a young age (as much as one can), and doing so gave me such honest and truthful confidence; we all grow and change, so it's imperative to do the same and keep questioning. The problem is that as we grow and gain more life experience & responsibilities, it can become more and more difficult to do this. Like everything else that matters, however, it's not ever easy to do - especially when your brain is actively fighting against you at times...

[sliceofam]

Thank you for making this video. I believe it has the potential to help a lot of women, including myself.

[melaniebrugger]

Thank you so much for this very insightful and relatable video. I have just started to get diagnosed for ADHD. I habe been crying the last few days, because I finally understand myself and the personality trades, that I hate so much about myself.
I felt so wrong, wird, stupid and not worthy as a
Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤

[PurdyBear]

Thanks for the video. I’ve just been triaged forward for the assessment for ADHD. Im in my 50s and so far have 100+ symptoms. I was told early on by a GP that because I was a girl it could not be ADHD 😠 it’s going to make so much sense if I do have it.

[fylghiakonst]

So on point! I was diagnosed as an adult and it explains everything. Videos like this is so important. THANK YOU!❤

[amethystrocks]

Hi! Great video! Thank you!
I'd love to hear more about the characteristics (aka "symptoms") of adhd. 😊

[jingwentang]

😢I have always felt huge difficulies engaging in conversations during my childhood. 😢 Sad. It caused mental issues which later led me to am abusive relationship. Luckily I got diagnosed and treated.

[Hjkmovingpics]

5:11 constantly doing sth, stimulating i so much agree. If I talk too much it stirs up my concentration… so i try to avoid it but it is hard when there is a situation that you have to be in ppl. Also i love the morning being on my own in a silence..
10:37 i give you applause.. i would do this as well.

[althae_the_dino]

This video is really interesting, because you talk about stimming. In the majority of viedos made for women with ADHD, they only talk about innatentive type. I've been relating with some ADHD traits. But I don't know if I've always been stimming, or not focusing on classes, if I'm only noticing this now, or if I'm changing my behavior to get attention. Guess I won't know until something really goes wrong. Hehe

[anisuafura]

This is definitely me. I think I need help, but most of the time, I do not trust anybody, I feel they do not understand me.

[spiderliliez]

Definitely can relate! I have ADHD (Inattentive) and also dyscalculia and a bit of dyslexia. I only learned that I have ADHD a couple years back, and I remember how it felt finally truly understanding myself for the first time. I cried. It was such a relief. All those frustrations wondering why, finally has been made clear. I finally forgave myself. But it was hard to accept that I only knew it now, and thought what it might have been if I had learned about this sooner when I was younger. Regardless, I'm just really thankful now. I work with what I can give, and I don't have to beat myself up for everything.