What is ADHD? | National Geographic

What is ADHD? How does ADHD impact the brain? Learn about the possible causes of this behavioral condition and the controversy surrounding it.

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[DarkPrice]

I had to watch the video 4 times because I wasn't paying attention

[edwnx]

i was expecting more information than this lol

[laetitiathomas]

Too short. Better not doing a video than give reductive information.

[Reaper]

ADHD is real. Yes, it can be easy to diagnose someone, but those of us with it know all to well that it's real. Having delayed brain development makes it hard for us to connect with our peers, and sometimes we end up with the others like us but more often alone. We become restless, absorbed within ourselves in our surroundings. The list goes on and on. Don't insult us by calling us pretenders. You may have a child one day with ADD/ADHD.

[chrishorv]

I like how they use the terms "May" and "Unknown",

[FikriIzzaldin]

Ryan Higa has ADHD and said that it can be an advantage, since adhd makes u think about random things, and thats the source of inspiration for his vids and skits

[mrgaspoop]

I like my adhd, got me a fat iq and I excel in art and math.

[songmusic]

I a female was one of the lucky ones to get diagnosed with ADHD from a young age. My doctor decided to not prescribe me any medication unless I started doing bad in school (which didn't start until high school but even then no medication). I didn't know that I had adhd until my mom told me a few years ago, but looking back I can see it. I've always had a hard time concentrating in class and always have to move which is one of the main reasons I went out for sports, track being my favorite. Music has also helped me a lot not only by relaxing me, but it also helped me to speak and make new friends (selective mutism has a lot of the same signs as autism but is different).
ADHD also runs in my family. My grandparents have it, my birth parents, my siblings, my nieces and nephews, my great nieces and nephews. We all have it and cope in different ways. Some of us do sports, some music, some medication, and the rest I don't know.

[ishbanyadav]

..and that's why fidget spinner was invented.

[sunniallwein]

it's absolutely heartbreaking watching my daughter do her best to be still and do things she enjoys. she can't even enjoy simple things like coloring cuz she forgets what she's doing or she standing on her chair or she can't sit still. it's heartbreaking for a child who really truly wants to be still and behave

[clarknebres]

It's one of the best songs on Section 80. by Kendrick Lamar

[SOLOIIguru]

I started watching the video but got too distracted to finish it

[Jculli]

This was highly disappointing. It was not informative at all, and barely grazed the surface.

[vevxlht]

It's a pity that a highly reputable organisation as the NG has produced an inadequate outline of ADHD based on a very narrow perspective and outdated information.

[rubenscott]

I have it I feel normal when I was younger I did not but thanks to new technology I feel regular since everyone is stuck on there phones life had changed in a good way for me I don't have to go see ppl or be in big groups I love the change

[erenjeager]

I took an Mental Health exam today, and I got the results I have ADHD, which explains why in school I have been struggling with subjects, but math is harder for me. Sometimes I forget things, and sometimes I space out.

At my job, I'm slow at everything, but my coworkers are faster. Also I worry I made an error which my job get upset with me.
😢

[dunwoodie]

look, they finally came out of something of me! lol i have ADHD and i love it lol

[b.hagedash]

The High Definition version of Attention Deficit?

[MonwabisiJali-demg]

I can't pay attention to this video even if i can pause it read the info

[TheToxicity]

Was anyone else jamming out to the music?