5 Signs You Have 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.

Credits:
Writer: Sara Del Villar
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Bry Gavino
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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[ComicalRealm]

"Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired" - Garfield

[atch]

“So, did you relate to any of these signs?”
“Oh, I wasn’t listening…”

[QueenPhoenix]

I don’t like self diagnosis but every time I watch one of these videos or listen to people talk about their own experiences, it’s just TOO relatable

[SionaShirar-tmxw]

I haven’t been diagnosed with ADHD or ADD (yet) but every single video like this, i can totally relate to ALL of the symptoms. Though ive been planning to get diagnosed. This really helps.

[mrmeowingtonw]

" leaving things unfinished "
me literally about to put this into my "continue watching later" playlist: *oh*

[gamerhatch]

“Leaving things unfinished”

Me: *looks at unfinished art project I started 2 days ago*

[gailasprey]

Here’s a big difference between ADHD and laziness:

If you were lazy you’d be having fun.

Often people with ADHD feel guilty for not starting tasks but just… can’t and feel like they actually are lazy. The things many say to ADHD people are the things they may say to themselves.

[THATBLUEBLAZER]

0:04 ADHD actually stands for “Attention Deficit HEY DONUTS!

[nacho]

“ it’s not that you can’t focus, just something else caught your attention”

Literally cleared everything up for me

[xx_redriot_xx]

The fact that I just took an adhd test online is funny-

[ShadowMilkYT]

Thanks to you my parents saw this video and took me to see the doctor and I now have medication for ADHD I really thank you for what you did. My grades in school have also improved!

[themanandi]

As someone who has ADHD, diagnosed twice, once when I was around 12, and again around 24, I know the pain of others calling you lazy.
After years, I am now in my 30's I can say with I am not lazy, I just struggle on focusing on what I find dull boring or pointless, but I can say this was right on the money. Thanks for the tips and insights.

[cloudminingqueen]

As a person with ADHD, i can say we get called "lazy" all the time.
Honestly i hate myself for that, thinking that i cant finish my tasks and feel regret for everything

[Dempy]

Lmao I was totally tuned out this whole video and didn’t listen to a word🤣 my adhd diagnosis from when I was 12 is defo accurate lol

[RealStarGazerFox]

Ok so, I found this video around 4 months ago and it was my wake up call to go to a Psychiatrists and I did in fact have ADHD (Inattentive type). I would like to thank you for this video as I’m doing much better now that I have medication and just, know it’s not just me being lazy ❤️

[therainbowtea]

As someone with ADHD, this is super true and the way they put it sounds a whole lot better then some of the ways I've been told ADHD is like. It's not wrong or bad, it's just a different way of thinking which is better for somethings then others.

[blazekitsune]

Off topic, but that is the most ADORABLE and expressive art style! And I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!

[victoriapulcifer]

"There's no way this kid has ADHD. They're so studious, look at their grades!" *record scratch*

_It was at this moment no one knew, they fked up_

[yukko_parra]

I love your artstyle with plants for hair. It's very unique whilst being very expressive, and just looks cute as well.

[lolboygamesyt]

I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD and i can relate to all symptoms. What stressed me out before watching this video though is not knowing why i did certain things, I didn’t understand myself. After watching this though, i understand mu actions a lot more now so thank you.