I just got diagnosed with ADHD...

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[GenCavox]

The most unsurprising title I have seen in a while

[katdbr]

Sometimes just having the answer is so comforting.

[saragruber]

As a late diagnosed member of the neurospicy club, I am 0% surprised by this announcement.

[kelseyaustin]

Me, as a late-diagnosed ADHDer: “he’s gotta know right? Maybe not. I didn’t know!” Welcome to the club, friend!

[cachitagarcia]

Well, it was refreshing to hear about your diagnosis. I just got mine too (I am 52), and it was pretty hard to get my doctors to evaluate me because they couldn't believe that someone with a successful academic career and a PhD could have ADHD. I never thought to ask for an evaluation because I didn't realize that my mood fluctuations, creativity, tendency to complete other people's sentences, and disorganization were due to ADHD. The funniest and most paradoxical thing is that my field is gifted education and creativity! 😂😂😂😂😂 I can spot giftedness and ADHD in my students almost with my eyes closed, but it took me 50 years to realize it in myself. ADHD in girls tends to be frequently undiagnosed. I am glad to know that we are in the same club ❤

[notsew]

Literally laughed when i saw this.

I got diagnosed last month. Saw this and was like....yeah that tracks

[StuFisher]

As someone who both: a) has ADHD, and b) watched you for years.. I'll just file this in the - "Well of course" file

[chikzdigmohawkz]

On the subject of medication - I just want to remind everyone that if your brain doesn't make enough neurotransmitters, store-bought is more than fine. You're not medicating away your neurodivergence, you're not suppressing it, and medication is not a crutch. It is one tool among many other tools & accommodations that help navigate the world.

[more_beans]

I was diagnosed with ADHD at 25. The one thing I tell people about why it helps to be diagnosed, even if its so late, is EXACTLY what you've described. It's so important to be kind to yourself and having a diagnosis allows you to forgive yourself when your ADHD makes you struggle.
I've always armchair diagnosed you with ADHD, Jazza, because I saw it immediately. I have a Masters and was a teacher when I was diagnosed, so so many professionals were not convinced that I had it because I had a Masters, but never asked me about how I much I struggled to get it.
So thank you Jazza, you are such an inspiration to so many little ADHD kids out there looking for a great role model :)

[Mr.Fulton]

I think most of us kinda already knew, Jazza. Surprised you are just now finding out.

But hey, it's inspired so many of your great works.

[trixynetex]

I found the best part of getting a diagnosis was the ability to go "oh, so that's why things are how they are"
Appreciate the message at the end there. Something I've been struggling to articulate for a while now, so thank you Jazza 💕

[mejzzwejz]

I'm autistic and as such there is some delayed auditory processing and often also a slight delay in finding the words. This meant I had all but vanished from social interactions. Now I have some amazing friends who won't let me vanish and one of my best friends has ADHD. Whenever we have a call they're tuned into my 'weird breathing things' so they know I'm about to say something and they'll give me a window. I can tell that when we speak about the stuff we're passionate about, we don't just vibe and understand each other - we complete each other's ideas. Mine would be endless narrow tubes without them, theirs would be a vast tube system viewed from the top with no insight into whether they're structurally sound.

Finding your tribe is the most important thing.

Welcome to the club Jazza

[pokepawchannel]

Me, also an ADHDer who has watched your videos for a while now, just by reading the title: Wait, are your telling me that you were uninformed about this??

Anyways, welcome to the club! You'll see the world through other lens and everything starts making sense. Hope you find the best treatment for you :3

[FulmoStudio]

Funny thing is... I got diagnosed with ADHD like two years ago...(and so many things suddenly made sense!) and since then I've noticed that like 90% of creators I watch on youtube got recently diagnosed as well...
It's like a magnet! We feel and attract eachother 😅

[onecoding]

It took me 30 years to get my Autism diagnosis. There were hints along the way but the official diagnosis really created clarity and understanding. Now that you definitely know you can handle things differently. Anyways, I'm happy for you.

[thebestestoneever]

I think you are one of the best examples of how ADHD/ADD is a Superpower. Glad you now know and I think it will only help you unlock more of the super powers. My great nephew uses his in his amazing imagination and I can't wait to see where it takes him in life :)

[ehizellbob]

Simply having a piece of paper that says "yep this is why" does wonders for the mental health of late diagnosis people. Welcome to the club (even though you've been here a long time 🙃)

[rebecccaaa]

As another who got diagnosed as an adult after years of suspecting it. It's such a relief knowing that all of the things you've struggled with are justified and not just you being lazy or unable to do them.

[tsirakura]

The most unsurprising announcement ever

[namtellectjoonal]

All my favourite Youtubers from my teens are getting diagnosed with adhd, I love it haha
I guess I recognized my people before I even knew what was up with my brain