r/videos May 30 '17

This guy's presentation on ADHD is excellent

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JowPOqRmxNs
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u/Tuas1996 May 30 '17

Where does the line lie? I identify with what this guy says but ive never even though about having it or even thought about the possibility of having any thing in common with the kids who were actually diagnosed.

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u/ohh-kay May 30 '17

I think somewhere between "can't" and "won't."

I don't think I have ADHD (I grew up before people were readily diagnosing it) but I do have an anxiety disorder. I can definitely tell the difference between when I procrastinate due to anxiety and... other reasons.
When it is an anxiety-based procrastination I "cannot" start. I just can't. I am having a hard time finishing this post because it is making me think about something I am currently putting off because of my anxiety. Sorry.

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u/yellowjellocello May 31 '17

Not to diagnose you as ADHD at all, but I personally had terrible anxiety before I was diagnosed. Since the diagnosis and medication, it's like the anxiety has magically disappeared.

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u/Binsky89 May 31 '17

Anxiety and ADHD often go hand in hand.