5 Signs It's Your ADHD, Not Laziness

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (or ADHD, for short) is a condition that affects your focus. It can make focusing on everyday tasks and routines challenging. For years, people with ADHD were labeled as lazy, procrastinators, flaky, or irresponsible. These labels only produced shame and prevent those with ADHD from seeking help. To help reduce the stigma, we made this video!

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes and not intended for self-diagnosis. If you believe that any of the points apply to you, please visit a therapist for a proper diagnosis.

Reminder: Do not let these labels prevent you from seeking treatment. Remember that these labels, whether they plagued you in the past or follow you in the present, do not represent who you are. You are more than that. So, if you ever need help, please reach out to a medical health professional for assistance.

#adhd

Writer: Sara Del Villar
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Lesly (2nd animation version)
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

[Psychgo]

For those who seen the previous animated version, which one do you like more?

[steadynoww]

yes i totally did not just get distracted again by clicking on this video while doing my homework

[josieeeeeeeee]

For anyone in a rush 😊🌸
1. Child history 1:00
2. Short attention span 1:20
3. Leaving things unfinished 2:05
4. Poor impulse control 2:42
5. Inability to get organised 3:24

[kleinerdiktator]

I'm reaching a point where I don't know anymore if I have undiagnosed ADHD or if it's just my personality.

[fp._.]

Hearing “distractions for your distractions” is essentially what I refer to when I procrastinate my procrastination

[shazani]

My brain has a natural tendency to get distracted by imagining things, even at times when it should pay attention. I can concentrate on tasks but I often need music to focus, otherwise it is impossible. I have dozens of unfinished personal projects and sometimes when I focus on something the rest of the world disappears completely. I don't know if I could have a mild form of ADHD or it's just because of the way I grew up, I used to spend a lot of time alone, so I was killing the time imagining things. I don't really have a problem doing important tasks, just personal ones, like projects or TV series.

[umbra]

"You don't know why you do them you just do them"



ouch... this one hit the heart :/

[BlackFlagHeathen]

“It feels like you’re constantly overwhelmed and paranoid.”

Fucking THIS. I feel like I need to do all of the things, all at once, and if I don’t, I feel like I’m gonna have a panic attack. And that’s just one of the ways ADHD affects me. I’m also terrible with money, because, as the video mentions, my impulse control is crap.

[poopy_butthole]

“It feels like you’re constantly overwhelmed and paranoid.”

- it feels like even when i don't physically have a lot of work - I have a lot of work regardless and every task takes an eternity

[TocaBlitz]

I don't want to diagnose myself but I'm just like that😃

[sicilyny]

As a child, I was in trouble often for being distracted, not focusing unless I was interested in subject( hated Math) and bothering other students. I was labeled lazy, disruptive, no conforming and a pain in the arse. One nun in particular, gave me things to do physical things, that warded off my disruptiveness. BTW..I usually was done with my classwork way before others, so I was bored. This nun was way before her time, as punishment was the answer in the 60s and early 70s. Procrastination was my middle name and disorganization...boy was my desk a mess...still is, but now it's an organized mess. I took up writing early on which seemed to help...still does. My active mind was full of ideas I quickly turned into stories( this started at age 7) I feel overwhelmed so often that I go into my do nothing mode and feel exhausted...
It wasn't until college I was quickly diagnosed with ADD...my concentration was awful and had to read reread a paragraph 2x before I could comprehend it..I'm also a fast reader and was tested at 5th grade to be 12th grade + reading level. One hobby was to read the dictionary daily, to learn new words. I used that tactic with my elderly patients to find a new word daily and it became the Word Of The Day, where we would find ways to use it all day long.
As a Psych nurse( retired) and Spec Needs teacher, I used many of my tactics with patients. They all worked.
Now I'm much older and my concentration is way worse and fuzzy brain is often. I was on Adderall for awhile in college, so I'm back on it now.
It does help but wears off quickly. I can see the difference in all areas when I'm on it.

[ChristianaSenibo]

If you struggle with ADHD, know this. You are not alone, there is help and you can succeed and thrive in any endeavour you dedicate yourself to. I'm rooting for you 🙌🏾

[sneakysquid]

Finally someone mentioned heightened focus as a symptom. I was diagnosed with ADD and would often times become hyper focused on certain ideas or topics and do extensive research. I simply had a hard time focusing on things I found boring

[borleyboo]

I am 65 and Im pretty sure I have ADHD even without a formal diagnosis. But we shall see.
I was looking up autism/Aspergers syndrome and it also mentioned ADHD. Talk about a ‘lightbulb moment’. I tick nearly every box and one of my constant things to say is, ‘I know I should do such and such but something always stops me’ even though I desperately want to do whatever it is.
Procrastination is my middle name and for decades, I have moved through life with a stream of unfinished projects in my wake. I dropped out of university in my second year despite the fact I was getting good marks on the assignments I HAD managed to finish. I just couldn’t ‘get my act together’, and I was ashamed and viewed myself as lazy and good for nothing as I always have.
And in 2007 I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder. But I’ve known for some time that there is ‘something else’ overriding that dx.
My ex used to say that my slowness would lead to my downfall and despite him being a rotter, he’s been proved right. I could have had a short story published but procrastination got in the way. I nearly lost my home you get the picture. And the list goes on and on.
So I’m seeing my GP next week and asking for a referral to a specialist. I hope I am successful, but if not, I shall go private despite the cost (I am in England where most treatment and consultations are free on the NHS)
Good luck to anyone out there who is seeking a diagnosis late in life. Whatever has gone before has NEVER been your fault.

[noname-owib]

Oh my God
What a coincidence
I was studying and wondering why I can't focus when the notifications just popped up
Thank you phych2Go❤

[owens.studios]

I've been going to the doctor and been taking meds for it. Haven't been officially diagnosed, but I show all the signs and it has a history in my family

[potatocat]

Thank you so much for spreading awareness on how adhd and laziness are different, im getting checked for adhd soon after thinking i was just REALLY lazy my whole life

[highliving-animatedvideos]

*5 signs you have ADHD, not laziness*
1:01 - Childhood history
1:20 - Short attention span
2:05 - Leaving things unfinished
2:42 - Poor impulse control
3:22 - Inability to get organized

❤️🚀🌙

[nakshatramusic]

To everyone who's reading this: you're cool and adorable stay safe. If you're struggling, know that you're not alone. I am here if anyone feels lonely and needs someone to talk to :)

[guesswho]

I have heard about the word adhd. But I just know what is ADHD in recent week. I always thought that I am a lazy person but after know much about this, suddenly I can relate to this. This is my symptom:

1. Forgetful. Sometime when people give information, people can relay that perfectly. But I can't. Most of the time, when people relay message, I just remember part of it or forget about it all. Even the message was just relayed 5 second ago. Also, I constantly forget what I'm going to do next (ex: I go to my room to take my phone, but when I enter the room I forgot what I'm supposed to do) and this happend daily.

2. Hyperfocus and focus easily distracted. Sometimes when I'm on my computer or I'm reading a book, I can't hear people talking and calling to me. My focus often distracted and I can't get focus at one thing at a time. Sometimes I'm working on project the next second I'm watching YouTube. 🤦‍♀️

3. Sleep schedule is messed up. It has been few years that I can't sleep early. Even when I'm doing nothing, I still can't fall asleep. If I sleep early, usually I can't have a good sleep because I often wake up suddenly. I also have vivid dreams.

4. Lethargic. I often feel like doing nothing because I doesn't have the mood to do so. Sometimes it's going for days. Laying in my bed. It was like my soul is gone.

5. Hard to follow schedule. I have made schedule once, but following the schedule seems like it's never gonna happen. But within last minute, I can working under pressure.

😔There is so many symptom that I can relate to ADHD. If people say 10 symptom, I might as well have all of them. I'm planning to see psychiatrist next month. Wish me luck 🍀