Is it ADHD or Anxiety?

Is it anxiety or ADHD? You probably already know the answer to this question. Deep down you know. any specialist you go to see whether it is a medical doctor or a mental health professional, they are the experts in their profession... But YOU are the expert of yourself. No one knows you like you do. If a diagnosis doesn't feel like it fits and you feel like the specialist isn't listening to you concerns, then go find someone who will listen. We have to advocate for ourselves to make sure we are getting the proper care.

Thank you @christopherhartline3297 for asking this questions. I hope this video gives you a better understanding to help you.

[AngelCane]

My deepest condolences to you and your family! 🙏🏽

[matthelton]

I can't imagine the amount of strength it took to make this video. I feel like everything would be gray and shitty all the time after that. I'm sorry for your loss and hope you're finding peace.

[Ds-vjqg]

In your absence from YouTube, you've helped me with your videos by finding relatable topics and driving me closer to finding out what it is that makes my life so tough.

So I'm deeply sorry for your loss, but I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart and I believe she must've been really proud of you helping a lot of people in finding peace in their lives, and finding your own peace in doing what you like doing and are passionate about.

[jimmyjones]

Steve,
I just recently got diagnosed with ADHD and PTSD. Im 34 with 3 kids and a wife. I have watched all of your videos. Your videos have helped me navigate being a father and a spouse with ADHD. I am sorry for your loss. I know she would be proud that you are still making videos. You have given me a lot of clarity. Thank you so much.

[darcreven]

I only did the meds for a short time but the most amazing thing was how it just settled the storm inside me I never knew was there. Weirdly I could sleep or early on I would take the meds and a few hours later go and have the most restful long naps. Because I’m 48 I have anxiety and complex ptsd but the anxiety was barely there. It would have been nice to not stare out the window most of the time at school. Or only being able to do schoolwork if my leg was shaking or spinning the pen around my fingers. But I was essentially happy go lucky and not afraid to go into new situations because I could crush things at first but just start losing interest and zone out as usual. People all my life would say I can actually do anything I want, I just couldn’t stay on task . Intelligent, capable but no sustainable focus.. And my man, the internal conversations. I’ve probably solved what’s wrong with the world but then something has distracted me and it’s out the window.😅 peace my good man, you wife picked a good one and no doubt she knew that you’ve got this. ✌️ . 🙏👈 that’s a high 5 as far as I’m concerned.

[JeepTJay]

I’m so sorry. Your family is beautiful. I found this channel the other day and have already watched every single video. You have such a talent for this. Stay strong. This has GOT to be what you were meant to do. Take your time and release these gems when you’re ready. Quality is so much more important than quantity. We don’t need a schedule. ❤

[zeromotivation]

Over a year after the posting, I had flagged these to watch when I first started my ADHD journey, both the accepting myself as ADHD and going through diagnostic process.
Let me just first say my deepest condolences, I know I can only offer just words, but please look after yourself, and your kids.

For me its a case of why not both, i'm not sure if the ADHD cause of my anxiety, or if they are both me just being me. But either way they both seem to be there, I was diagnosed years ago with anxiety and/or depression ( the doctors seemed to be taking an each way bet there i think), but it never seemed quite right, and no medication ever seemed to work.
15 years later, and now have ADHD diagnosis, life seems better, and for the first time in memory, I feel like I am functional.

[marcelguldemond]

Dude, I’m so sorry to hear about your wife, my condolences

[nikkyfell]

I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, I cannot even imagine losing my spouse. I am hoping you find peace as you navigate this new phase of life without her. I am sure she would be very proud of you for continuing to do something that brings you joy.

[thecorbinfamily]

So so sorry for your loss, Steve. Thanks for not giving up. You are helping a lot of people by sharing your experience.

[olyvyakells]

Omg I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🏾🙏🏾

I just stumbled on your page I’m a single mommy trying to understand my kiddo he has ADHD an I wanna help my baby the best I can

He is 15

[Plethorality]

Well done on surviving such a loss. Am so sorry. Grief is horrible. Crying is important.

[paulmillion]

Big Hugs Man. So Sorry. Beautiful family. Brilliant videos mate. The aesthetics are very 'subconscious satisfying'. Thankyou.

[LisaJohnson-hf]

So sorry for your loss, Steve. There are "5 stages" of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression & acceptance. I have ADHD inattentive type. I lost my husband (soul mate) to Hodgkin's Lymphoma when we were 31 years old. I think I went through the first four stages of grief simultaneously, but I also went through another "stage" of grief- extreme episodes of anxiety. No one warned me about the anxiety and it didn't start until a few months into my grieving process. I got professional counseling for that without anti-anxiety meds, but I feel that if I had been told that anxiety was a part of the grieving process then I think that I would have gotten through this stage much easier. Instead, I didn't know where the anxiety was coming from, or when it would hit and therefore I didn't know how to cope with it or if it would ever end. As I worked through the stages of grief towards acceptance, though, the episodes of anxiety gradually became less intense and less frequent and eventually went away all together. 25 years later one of my best friends lost her husband to cancer, and she also said that "anxiety" was the worst part after losing her husband. She does not have ADHD. I shared with her my experience with anxiety and told her that she was not going crazy and that the anxiety would get better with time. She said that advice helped a lot. She is about 5 years out from that loss and she says that the episodes of anxiety are rare, mild, and brief now.

[MelissaAnthony-togd]

I'm so deeply sorry to learn of the passing of your wife. My heart breaks for you and your children! Sending love and sympathy. ❤

[alaskandistractions]

Oh no! So sorry to hear that! My heart goes out to you and your family! ❤

[makusensei]

I’m sorry for your loss brother!! I just found your videos today, I have ADHD inattentive type and you’re really helping me out. Keep it up!

[TheAnchoredHeart]

Whoa man … I am beyond so sorry for you and your families significant loss . I hope light and love has enveloped you tightly and is still helping you and your kids to find your footing and ground on this new path you find yourselves traveling. I’m holding space for your beautiful wife as I write this.

[HeavyDutyModularSynths]

im really sorry for your loss . im new to your channel. im having some issues like you described in a video. i hope everythings going to be ok.

[michaelmansour]

Just found your channel. I'm 48 and about 100% sure I have adhd and never diagnosed. Kind of known for several years since my wife see's it and i'm finally looking into it It is now affecting my relationship as all my little and big projects (except her) and not listening well and not completing tasks is a problem. I'm very smart and successful but need to be diagnosed and either get medication or good systems to implement asap. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss man. Brought a tear to my eye. My wife was born in 1977 and can't even imagine. I want to get better and make thing right before its too late. Your video production is fire man! Be strong and keep moving forward. Keep it up and hope your channel takes off.