How Undiagnosed ADHD Can Lead To Trauma

Undiagnosed ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can cause a range of challenges in daily life, from difficulty with focus and organization to impulsive behavior and hyperactivity. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, these challenges can lead to negative experiences and trauma.

In this video, we explore the ways in which undiagnosed ADHD can lead to trauma and offer tips on how to recognize the symptoms of both ADHD and trauma.

Join us for an informative and eye-opening discussion on this important topic. Don't forget to like and share this video with anyone who may benefit from this information.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While the video may provide some insights into ADHD and its symptoms, it is not intended to be a diagnostic tool. If you suspect that you or a loved one may have ADHD, it is important to seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional who can provide a proper evaluation and diagnosis. Self-diagnosis can be inaccurate and may lead to incorrect treatment or delay in seeking appropriate care.

Writer/Research: Chamae Quiachon + Sid Thompson
Editor: Sid Thompson
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Animator: sarimopi
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

RESOURCES:

[omegabrain]

As someone who has since young shown pretty much every single trait of ADHD including lack of focus, lack of ability to stay still and many other symptoms I was just punished especially by education into thinking I didn’t care about school in general which honestly made me care a lot less about school in general as I feel like they gave up on me

[stars_inthe_sky]

before i was diagnosed with ADHD i was constantly hating myself for my lack of focus, careless mistakes, immaturity, lack of understanding and more. when i got diagnosed at 12 i was so relieved that i wasn’t “stupid” and it wasn’t on me

[phylliswilton]

This video was a scarily accurate representation of my childhood and a lot of my teenage years. I was undiagnosed until last year, and I really think that if someone had said to me when I was younger that I should get help, I would've been a lot better off. However, psychiatrists are not very accessible, which makes it difficult to get a professional opinion even when I thought I might have ADHD.

[lucienmoolman]

I am not even undiagnosed, its just the people I live with think it's in my head and treat me like I don't have it.The amount of times I hear "just focus already" throughout the day is staggering.

[Coryraisa]

I was so, so relieved to get a formal, written diagnosis.

It relieved a lot of heartache for me and stopped me from feeling "defective" or "inadequate."

I see so many people needlessly suffer from not getting a formal diagnosis in writing.

People are wrongfully terminated, wrongfully disciplined, shamed and often ostacized because of a lack of understanding of this common disorder.

[AC-nigt]

ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often get mixed up because of how similar they are. Some of these points hit really hard because I went undiagnosed with ASD for a long time and struggled to deal with it more after I reached adulthood. It's painful.

[munem]

My ADHD and Autism was undiagnosed until I was 25/26. Growing up, because I was bullied and isolated a lot for my personality, I had to learn how to read people, change my personality and learn to hide the traits that people were disgusted with

[markmuller]

I'd love a video on loneliness and isolation related to undiagnosed ADHD and maybe even an insight on becoming needy due to the fear of losing the few friendship or romantic opportunities (due to isolation)

[funnytv-]

“If you want better results, then forget about setting goals. Focus on your system instead.” - James Clear

Take a few moments now to review your habits. Make sure your routines work for you. Add habits that you’d like to prioritize. Delete habits that don’t feel like a match right now. Reorder them to make sure they are a natural reflection of your day.

[shadoewater]

I was recently diagnosed at 27 with ADHD. Getting that diagnosis explained soooo much about my childhood and why I was always an unhappy kid with no friends... Even today, I have very few friends. And I am struggling with not masking my symptoms anymore and finally embracing my 'weirdness'.

[Inamichan]

I’m 26 and it took me years to realize I have adhd. Most of my adhd symptoms I’ve been able to hide after time because I was shamed for having these issues 😂

[sabrinanite]

I got diagnosed with ADHD at 24. And a year before that i was diagnosed with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) and I know being undiagnosed was one of the causes of my BPD

[mcgasummertime]

I probably have adhd but my parents won’t let me get tested

[Psychgo]

We've been doing ask an expert series for a while now, would you like to see one on this topic?

[justalpha]

It's content like this that keeps reminding me as to how thankful and grateful I am for getting a diagnosis of ADHD and autism at such a young age. I would be a completely different person today if it wasn't for that.

[isaiahvoss]

I have ADHD but I got treated for it when I was younger and I can get distracted to different tasks because also living with Asperger’s can be difficult to finish tasks unless if I take the initiative to finish it and put the pedal to the metal. I also can struggle with jealousy to overthinking as well especially with texting people to get my feelings out that I have to accept for example, when there's too many people in conversations I get triggers to trauma with that experience before but I'm getting better at It now by working through conversations to ask questions and just to listen.

[Hagunemnon]

Problem is, it can still be like this, even when you get diagnosed early. I got my diagnosis in, like, 3rd grade or somewhere in that neighbourhood. I even got medicated, but there's a thing a lot of folks don't quite...get about medication: it doesn't 100% fix ya. Unless they find a way to go into my head and fix whatever neurons are screwed up in there, there's never gonna be a 100% reliable fix. Just like depression and anti-depressants. Its still gonna flare up from time to time; I've been (FINALLY) medicated for both since a little ways into the pandemic, and even now, my head's still not on completely right. It get worse when I'm tired and/or very *deeply* bored.

If an ADHD person in your life is medicated, for their sake, please understand that those symptoms are still gonna show up, from time to time. They're not "acting out" or "being obtuse/an asshole, " their condition's just managing to overpower their medication for a bit. Trust me, it sucks way WAY worse for them than it does for you; odds are, they're gonna beat themselves up for it, once they recognize what happened. Don't make shit worse for 'em than it already is, ADHD is already plenty shitty enough.

[LivingTheSpoonieLife]

I felt broken my entire life; I never understood why I couldn't be normal like everyone else. As an adult, it got worse; why couldn't I "adult" like my peers? Why couldn't I get anything done or keep my life together? I always felt useless and hopeless.

Three years ago, at 36, I was finally diagnosed with (adult) ADD. I finally had an answer; I finally understood why I always felt broken and different.

All it took was one person, one Dr, to pay attention to my mannerisms and get to know me, and put the pieces together for me to no longer feel like a broken human being.

I should've been diagnosed in childhood; it would've saved me a lot of trauma, but our system is geared toward boys, just like autism. Girls are diagnosed less often because the symptoms present differently. I know so many 30-something women who have just been diagnosed within 3-5 years with ADD/ADHD; it's insane!

[miaokdeh]

i was diagnosed two years ago as an adult. my main struggle right now is i can't keep my job for too long. i get bored easily and then i don't want to do my job until the deadlines. also it decreasing my performance and also increasing my low self esteem. thanks for sharing your video. i have most of the symptoms in your video as undiagnosed ADHD for too long 😊

[MemoryLaneCentral]

I show signs of having ADHD and I am currently having a diagnosis for it as I think it may be a reason for my anxiety.
Thanks for posting this video for giving that extra push of reassurance:))