The Brain on ADHD | WebMD

How does this brain disorder make it harder to pay attention and focus?


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[poogissploogis]

The fact that this video is only 1:05 tells me that you guys really understand ADHD

[Eddie-wntu]

Hello WebMD. I appreciate your educational overview on ADHD. However, emphasis that the frontal lobe is actually smaller in people with ADHD is quite a bit misleading and will probably result in increased very inappropriate stigma. I would recommend you place the emphasis on the fact that ADHD is more of a problem with communication from the frontal lobe to the rest of the brain. Causing deficits in executive function from an otherwise almost normal frontal lobe. Showing a "shrunken" frontal lobe conveys a message that is not true in my opinion. Just some feedback, otherwise I'm quite happy with your educational Outreach. I'm happy to discuss it anytime, feel free to get in touch, Dr King.

[westlethegreat]

I love how all the kids are in suits and the adults are in casual clothing

[MrLathor]

As a person clinically diagnosed with severe ADHD as a child. My treatment as a child makes a lot of sense. I was considered to have a flawed brain that needed to be “diagnosed” and cured rather than a ADHD brain that needed to be harnessed. There was very little understanding about how ADHD medication could effect my social development going through grade school and how there were other ways I could have been more academically successful. I’m glad recently people have figured out that it’s more of a characteristic than an outright flaw. That is not well represented in this video showing a drastically shrunken prefrontal cortex.

[JoanneSacchetti]

I think it contributes to a lot of stigma by calling it a brain disorder instead of a divergence. Words matter and please choose yours carefully.

[rubenter]

Some people complain about just having ADHD I have high functioning autism and ADHD and don't get me wrong It can be hard to live with ADHD but when you add Autism into the mix it's harder sometimes to live with sometimes not all but can still be frustrating

[thenub]

"consult with your doctor" that's what I did and was put on a 3 year waiting list. I went to the doctor because something was wrong with me...oh you'll be seen to in 3 years. Thanks

[billlogsdon]

Disappointing video. It only covers the negatives, but ignores the positives. Many companies are seeking employees with ADHD for certain roles because they can perform those roles better than anyone else.

[bruno-vicious]

Really! You're gonna put a DISTRACTING ad in the middle of the video about ADHD!

[SoraAmm]

It's not a disorder if you master it.
It's makes you a super human, because the brain of ADHD person thinks so godamn fast that wants to do 10 things at once, and actually do it because people with Adhd hates to sit still.

ADHD person fails at sitting down, shutting up and be quiet. That doesn't exist in their world.

And sadly after that enormous energy of multi tasking... They shut down. Get into temporary depression because they didn't finish the 10 things they wanna do at once. But after a good nap or sleep, they get back and continue the 10 things... Or start another 10 things since they can't focus to finish things. That's a career killer for ADHD person, they get bored of the place, of the job, of the task and focus on moving to another environment instead.

The only solution I found for myself to fix this is:
To swallow Omega 3 pill everyday.
And write down everything that comes to my head, ideas to things I wanna do to things I wanna finish now... Everything everything

Because when the brain thinks so fast lots of good ideas and things needs to be kept sacred.

And change the working environment, either decoration or working on the back yard of the office.

Trust me, writing down... Works


So my advise, you have ADHD?
Fuck all these who say it's a disorder, its not,
it's not,
it's not...
Master it
Control it, not the other way around.
it's a superpower that needs an little training and I am sure you know that fact 100%

Go for it you little lucky ADHD you.

[charliekill]

No videos about ADHD really discuss the positives of the disorder. Society likes to paint it as purely a disadvantage, but there are many upsides to it as well. I know that ADHD is random, but it is also genetic. I’m pretty I got it just by chance, but there are theories that ADHD may have been what allowed humanity to survive in the harsh world we used to live in thousands and thousands of years ago. My ADHD allows me to analyze one specific thing I find... interesting... important. Things that benefit me more in the moment than in the future. So I could be talking to a friend about something that affects me, instead of listening to my math teacher. Then either I get caught talking and get in trouble or I don’t understand the lesson. Back to how ADHD may have caused the success in humanity giving a big f you to natural selection may be that in order to survive in hostile situations, you must analyze everything in order to plan out the best course of flight or fight. Obviously this doesn’t work with straight up equations, which is why I enjoy physics, PE, geometry, and art. The reason I enjoy PHYSICS, is because I have a 3d shape I can work with and picture in reality, I succeed in this field better than your average student because my brain is wired to picture a real circumstance that could theoretically happen right in front of me. I’m not bad at mathematics, in fact if I’m given multiple algebraic equations, I can probably solve very easily as long as I understand why I have to do each individual process. What helps me still succeed in school is that I am a extraordinarily fast learner. I don’t memorize things by cementing steps into my head, I solve and remember by using logic that makes sense. If there a kid in your class that has ADHD and is struggling, wether it be from behavior or comprehension, you must know that that kid probably isn’t stupid, they are experiencing a normal affect of ADHD, that kid may need some extra help 1:1, but this is because they most likely can’t handle the format and fundamentals by which school is ran on. Traditional schools, at least in the U.S., are designed for kids without any disorders affecting the brain, which really sucks, and don’t think of ADHD as anything even remotely resembling Autism or similar disorders, and ADHD is completely different from ADD. STOP COMPARING ADHD TO ADD... PLEASE. Back to how I experience ADHD, at least for me, makes me notice every little detail, and course of action. Also, a lot of the time when I’m not stimulated by social interactions, I go into a trance. It’s like daydreaming but hyper realistic (to a degree, I’m not literally seeing dragons when I’m in class, I’m just imagining it super strongly and actually crawling on the walls, etc, like augmented reality but JUST BARELY really there). Something that I find very helpful for my ADHD is video games, they stimulate my brain just right, relieves so much stress, and I wish my Adderall made me feel that stimulated by math class. You can probably notice I have ADHD just by looking at how strangely formatted this comment is, but it’s a good explanation of how ADHD works for me.

[amyj.]

There are so many treatments, and one size diagnosis does fit all. Thank you, for highlighting that

[samurailevi]

I really appreciate you making a video on this. As a child, this would have been helpful. In 2003, not too many people understood what ADHD was and thought I was a troubled 5 year old.

[deepyson]

my school board doesn't recognize adhd as a learning disability which makes it a pain in the ass to keep my iep

[allgoodnamesaregone]

I love how the video has some visual content concealed by a panel to another unrelated video in almost the entire second half. Nice one.

[jennaresch]

My ADHD is so bad I couldn't focus on a thing this dude said. Literally don't remember anything I just stared at and listened go. I don't even remember what I was thinking about instead of focusing ok this 😭😭 hahaha

[pablo-twhl]

Thanks for making this video just one minute long, really helps

[jenniferk.]

Agree with people that say you shouldn’t call it a disorder. My ADHD brain is probably why I’m successful at work. I rock at multitasking and thrive in busy environments or being asked to switch tasks when I’m in the middle of something. So to anyone watching this video: your brain rocks. Screw the haters.

[HumanandAnimalSupporter]

Discovering various ADHD therapies like psychotherapy, behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy has been eye-opening. The diversity in approaches highlights the uniqueness of each person's ADHD journey. It's wonderful to have a range of amazing options available for those navigating this path.🧠💪

I've encountered people who believe that ADHD brings a unique perspective, fostering creativity and optimism. It's interesting how individuals with ADHD can excel in specific areas, contributing to a richer and more diverse collective human experience.🌈✨

[NorwegianEnby]

"Brain on ADHD"

Is ADHD a drug now? Lol