Just Human ADHD

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I talk about ADHD like it actually shows up in real life, though my personal experiences.

  1. 12 sep

    If You Have ADHD You Need To Know This GLP 1 Side Effect

    Video description If you have ADHD and you’re taking, considering, or hearing about medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, there’s one unexpected effect people keep talking about: less food noise, fewer cravings, and sometimes feeling more focused. In this video, I take a closer look at what people with ADHD are actually reporting, what current research says about GLP-1 receptor agonists, reward, cravings, addiction, and brain function, and where the evidence still falls short. GLP-1 medications are not approved treatments for ADHD, and we do not currently have convincing clinical evidence that they directly treat core ADHD symptoms. But that doesn’t mean the experiences people are reporting are meaningless. People are describing things like: - quieter mental noise - fewer intrusive thoughts about food - reduced cravings - improved task initiation - better focus - less sensory seeking - less impulsive behavior So what could be going on? Researchers are increasingly studying GLP-1 medications for effects beyond blood sugar and weight loss, including their potential influence on reward pathways, cravings, substance use, and cognition. I also look at the well-documented relationship between ADHD and obesity, and why improvements in things like eating patterns, metabolic health, sleep, and daily routines could potentially affect how ADHD feels in everyday life. And because lived experience matters, I also share several real-world reports from people with ADHD taking GLP-1 medications. The goal of this video is not to tell anyone to take a GLP-1 for ADHD. It is to ask a much more interesting question: If people with ADHD are repeatedly describing similar changes, what should researchers be looking at next? Research discussed De Giorgi R, et al. GLP-1 receptor agonists in cognitive and mental health disorders Nature Mental Health, 2025 DOI: 10.1038/s44220-025-00390-x GLP-1 receptor agonists and risk of substance use disorders among US veterans with type 2 diabetes The BMJ, 2026;392 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2025-086886 Randomized controlled research on semaglutide and alcohol use disorder is also discussed, along with broader research into GLP-1 signaling, reward, and appetite regulation. If you take a GLP-1 medication and also have ADHD, I’d really like to hear your experience. Did you notice any change in: food noise? focus? impulsivity? motivation? sensory seeking? task initiation? Share what changed, if anything, in the comments. This channel is about lived ADHD experience, community, and the research that may help us better understand what we feel. You’re not broken. You’re not alone. You’re just human. 0:00 Unexpected benefits for focus 1:05 What the research says about cravings 3:29 The complex relationship with obesity 4:49 Real stories from the community #ADHD #GLP1 #Ozempic #Mounjaro #Wegovy #AdultADHD #ADHDResearch #ADHDMedication

  2. 29 ago

    ADHD Imposter Syndrome: Why You Feel Like a Fraud

    ADHD imposter syndrome is that gap between what everyone sees and the chaos you feel inside. Here is why it happens. If you have ADHD, you likely know the feeling of keeping it all together while secretly drowning. This video explores the reality of living behind the ADHD mask, where external success is often fueled by a quiet internal struggle. We look at the unseen panic, the constant overthinking, and the exhaustion of trying to appear functional when your brain is working overtime. It is easy to feel like you are faking your way through life, especially when procrastination feels like a personal failure rather than a symptom. By naming these experiences as part of adult ADHD, we can start to separate who we are from the coping mechanisms we use to survive. This is about understanding the cycle so you can stop blaming yourself for the effort it takes just to exist. We’ll talk about why people with ADHD may learn to hide the struggle, why that can create a gap between how others see us and how we see ourselves, and why one bad day can sometimes feel more “real” than ten good ones. I also look at the emerging peer-reviewed research on ADHD masking and impostor feelings, including studies on: - ADHD masking and social camouflaging - impostor phenomenon and identity distress - perfectionism and self-doubt - inconsistent cognitive performance in ADHD - practical strategies for separating coping tools from exhausting performance And maybe the biggest takeaway is this: The fact that it took reminders, extra preparation, medication, support, or a different way of doing things does not make the accomplishment fake. You still did the work! If you have ever received praise and immediately thought, “If you only knew,” I would really like to hear your experience in the comments. What does ADHD imposter syndrome feel like for you? Chapters: 00:00 Why ADHD success can feel fake 00:53 What impostor phenomenon actually is 01:28 ADHD, masking and impostor feelings: what the research shows 02:28 ADHD masking: what the studies found 03:10 The hidden gap: why you discount your wins 04:49 Why inconsistency feels like proof you are faking 06:14 Where the mask ends and you begin 07:27 Keep the support, question the performance 08:17 Build an external evidence file 09:03 Replace guessing with data 10:04 The scaffolding does not make it fake Sources discussed: Wurth P, Fuermaier ABM, Strand AH, Thorell LB. Diagnosis acceptance, masking, and perceived benefits and challenges in adults with ADHD and ASD: associations with quality of life. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2025. PMID: 41169493. van der Putten WJ, et al. Is camouflaging unique for autism? A comparison of camouflaging between adults with autism and ADHD. Autism Research, 2024. PMID: 38323512. Hall et al. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Imposter Phenomenon, and Identity Distress: The Mediating Indirect Effects of Self-Esteem, Social Camouflaging, and Social Media Connections. 2026. PMC: PMC12938192. Hill AP, Gotwals JK. A meta-analysis of multidimensional perfectionism and impostor phenomenon. Journal of Research in Personality, 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.jrp.2025.104639. Kuntsi J, Klein C. Intraindividual variability in ADHD and its implications for research of causal links. PMID: 21769722. Gisselbaek M, et al. Rethinking the impostor phenomenon: An umbrella review of concept, context and interventions. Medical Education, 2026. PMID: 41151996. This video is for education and discussion and is not medical advice. You’re not broken. You’re not alone. You’re just human. #ADHD #ADHDImposterSyndrome #AdultADHD #ADHDMasking #ImposterSyndrome #Neurodivergent #ADHDAwareness

  3. 24 ago

    Can’t Take ADHD Stimulants Watch This

    What if ADHD stimulants like Adderall or Vyvanse aren’t an option for you? Maybe stimulants cause side effects you can’t tolerate. Maybe there are concerns about misuse or addiction. Or maybe you have cardiovascular risks and your medical provider has recommended avoiding stimulant ADHD medication. The good news is that stimulants aren’t the only evidence-based treatment options for ADHD. In this video, I look at **5 non-stimulant ADHD medications** and rank them based primarily on the strength of the available clinical evidence in adults: • **Atomoxetine (Strattera)** • **Guanfacine ER (Intuniv)** • **Viloxazine ER (Qelbree)** • **Clonidine ER** • **Bupropion (Wellbutrin)**, which is prescribed off-label for ADHD We’ll look at how each medication works in the brain, what peer-reviewed studies tell us about effectiveness, known side effects, cardiovascular considerations, and what people taking these medications describe experiencing in the real world. And one medication genuinely surprised me. Its effect size in an adult meta-analysis was actually numerically larger than Strattera’s, but there’s an important reason I still didn’t rank it #1. ### In this video: ✅ Best-supported non-stimulant ADHD medications ✅ Strattera vs. guanfacine vs. Qelbree ✅ How non-stimulant ADHD medications work ✅ ADHD medication without stimulants ✅ Blood pressure and heart-rate considerations ✅ Common side effects ✅ What the clinical trials actually show ✅ Patient experiences and Reddit discussions ✅ Why “non-stimulant” does NOT automatically mean cardiovascular-safe **If you’ve taken one of these medications, I’d really like to hear your experience.** Rather than just telling me whether it was “good” or “bad,” tell me what actually changed: Did it improve focus? Task initiation? Motivation? Emotional regulation? Mental noise? Impulsivity? Your experience may help someone else better understand the questions they want to ask their own provider. This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. ADHD medication decisions should be individualized with a qualified medical professional who understands your medical history, other medications, cardiovascular risks, and treatment goals. You’re not broken. You’re not alone. You’re just human. #ADHD #ADHDMedication #AdultADHD RESEARCH: CARDIAC EFFECTS Farhat LC, et al. Lancet Psychiatry. 2025;12(5):355-365. DOI: 10.1016/S2215-0366(25)00062-8 PMID: 40203844 ADULT NON-STIMULANT META-ANALYSIS Radonjic NV, et al. CNS Drugs. 2023;37:381-397. DOI: 10.1007/s40263-023-01005-8 PMID: 37166701 COMPARATIVE ADHD MEDICATION META-ANALYSIS Cortese S, et al. Lancet Psychiatry. 2018;5:727-738. DOI: 10.1016/S2215-0366(18)30269-4 PMID: 30097390 BUPROPION Verbeeck W, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017. PMID: 28965364 CLONIDINE ER Jain R, et al. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2011;50:171-179. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2010.11.005 PMID: 21241954 VILOXAZINE ADULT PHASE III Nasser A, et al. CNS Drugs. 2022;36:897-915. DOI: 10.1007/s40263-022-00938-w PMID: 35896943 VILOXAZINE MECHANISM Yu C, et al. J Exp Pharmacol. 2020. PMID: 32943948 GUANFACINE ADULT RCT Iwanami A, et al. J Clin Psychiatry. 2020;81(3):19m12979. DOI: 10.4088/JCP.19m12979 PMID: 32297719 GUANFACINE MECHANISM Arnsten AFT. Neurobiol Learn Mem. 2020;176:107327. DOI: 10.1016/j.nlm.2020.107327 PMID: 33075480 ATOMOXETINE MECHANISM Bymaster FP, et al. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2002;27:699-711. DOI: 10.1016/S0893-133X(02)00346-9 PMID: 12431845

  4. 20 ago

    Does Centanafadine Cause PSSD? The Serotonin Side Nobody Talked About

    Does centanafadine cause PSSD? That's the question I got flooded with after the SIMTRIYO video, so this one goes deep on the actual serotonin question nobody answered.Centanafadine works differently than a standard SSRI, but different isn't the same as risk free. In this video I break down what post SSRI sexual dysfunction actually is, why the serotonin hypothesis of depression is more contested than most people realize, and what the current research does and does not say about this specific drug.I'm not a doctor. This is not medical advice. This video is for education and discussion, not diagnosis.If you've dealt with PSSD, or you're wondering whether to bring this up with your prescriber, tell me in the comments. Many of us are trying to make an informed decision with incomplete research, and that's a hard place to be.You're not broken. You're not alone. You're just human. Thanks for watching.

  5. 11 ago

    That ADHD Rejection Sensitivity? It Has a Name | Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

    "Hey, can we talk later?" If you have ADHD, you know exactly how fast six ordinary words can build an entire catastrophe in your head. That sudden danger signal, the tightening chest, the story your brain writes to explain why you feel attacked — and then hours later, you discover none of it was true. So why did it feel so real? In this video, I share what happened when my wife said eight simple words and my brain wrote a horror movie around them. The words she actually said versus the words my brain supplied: weak, coward, not masculine enough. None of those came from her. They all came from me. That experience has a name many of us in the ADHD community recognize: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, or RSD. It's that hyper sensitive emotional smoke detector that treats a candle like a house fire. The alarm is real. The interpretation of what caused it? Not always accurate. I walk through the RSD cycle so many of us with ADHD know: trigger → emotional spike → misinterpretation → reaction → guilt → shame → avoidance. Then I share the three realizations that genuinely helped me break out of it — starting with this one: your first interpretation isn't always trustworthy. The feeling is real, but the story explaining the feeling might not be. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — "Can we talk later?" — the spiral begins 0:23 — The eight words my wife actually said 0:50 — Separating the emotional alarm from the story 1:07 — What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)? 1:30 — The emotional smoke detector metaphor 2:18 — "The feeling becomes the evidence for the story" 3:10 — The RSD cycle: trigger to avoidance 3:25 — Three realizations that changed everything 4:50 — You're not broken 💬 Tell me in the comments: What was the last story your brain wrote for you that turned out not to be true? ⚠️ I'm not a doctor. This is not medical advice. If this is your first time here, welcome. This is a community built around support, inclusion, and understanding — because ADHD isn't a flaw. It's part of being human.

  6. 2 ago

    ADHD Restlessness: Why You Can’t Stop (Even When Everything Is Done)

    ADHD restlessness is one of the most misunderstood symptoms, and if you've ever been told to "just relax" or "calm down," you know exactly how frustrating that is. In this video, I break down what ADHD restlessness actually is, why your brain won't stop even when everything is done, and how adult ADHD turns childhood hyperactivity into something internal.For years, I thought this constant restlessness was just my personality. I honestly believed everyone felt this way until my late ADHD diagnosis. It's not about being busy. It's about a brain that never feels finished — and there's science behind why.Here's what I cover: • How adult ADHD restlessness works — and why it's not laziness • What happens in the ADHD brain when stimulation drops • Why trying to relax can make the internal noise louder • How the nervous system creates that "buzzing" sensation • Why stimulant medication can actually quiet the noise • What understanding your ADHD restlessness changes about how you treat yourself 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro: The "Can't Stop" Feeling 0:16 — My Story: What ADHD Restlessness Looked Like Before Diagnosis 0:51 — Never Feeling Permission to Stop (Even on Vacation) 1:35 — The Science: Why Your Brain Can't Shift Into Park 2:18 — The Stimulant Paradox: Why Medication Brings Calm 3:21 — Wanting to Relax vs. Being Able to Relax 4:02 — How Understanding Your Brain Changes Everything 4:46 — Your Turn: Let Me Know in the Comments ADHD restlessness isn't a character flaw. It's a neurological reality — and once you understand it, you can start working with your brain instead of fighting it. I'm not a doctor. This is not medical advice. Does this sound like your experience? Let me know in the comments: I read every one.Subscribe if this helped. You're not broken. You're not alone. You're just human. Thanks for watching.

  7. 30 jul

    That New ADHD Medication I Called Out? The FDA Just Made It Official

    SIMTRIYO (centanafadine) was just approved by the FDA on July 24, 2026, the first new ADHD medication mechanism in decades. Here's what changed since my last video, including the surprising FDA classification, trial results, side effects, and what this means for ADHD treatment going forward. ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 — I've been waiting months to make this 0:15 — Quick recap: what SIMTRIYO is 0:58 — Why three neurotransmitters matter 1:37 — The reuptake ratios tell a story 2:08 — The clinical trial results 2:45 — The anxiety study nobody expected 3:26 — Surprise: it's classified as a stimulant 4:30 — Side effects (the honest list) 5:00 — The boxed warnings you need to know 5:36 — What this means for ADHD treatment 6:42 — Would I try it? 7:06 — Tell me about your medication journey 7:39 — You're not broken 📌 Sources: • Otsuka FDA Approval Announcement: Otsuka Receives FDA Approval for SIMTRIYO • ADDitude Magazine: Centanafadine Study Overview • Wikipedia: Centanafadine Pharmacology I'm not a doctor. This is not medical advice. #ADHD #SIMTRIYO #ADHDMedication #Centanafadine #ADHDTreatment #MentalHealth

  8. 24 jul

    Is Your ADHD Real? The Diagnosis Problem

    There are no official adult ADHD diagnosis standards? Learn why adult ADHD assessment remains inconsistent and what that means for your care. ADHD diagnosis shouldn't be a lottery, but the research shows it often is. 📌 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — No Clinical Guidelines for Adult ADHD 0:49 — Three People, Three Completely Different Diagnoses 1:54 — What the Research Actually Says 3:14 — Are Computerized Tests Reliable? 4:47 — The Stimulant Prescription Problem 5:56 — What a Proper Diagnosis Should Include 7:52 — Why This Matters for You 📚 SOURCES & RESEARCH CITED • US Department of Health and Human Services — Barriers to Adult ADHD Diagnosis (January 2025) • Marshall et al. (2021) — Clinical Interview Sensitivity & Specificity Review (144+ citations) • Kzangski & Shrot (2025) — Narrative Review: Traditional and Digital ADHD Diagnostic Tools (Frontiers in Psychology) • Journal of Prescribing Practice (October 2024) — "How Accurate is QB Test for Measuring Symptoms of ADHD in Children and Adults" • Longridge et al. — UK CAMHS Research vs Clinical Diagnosis Discrepancy Study • 2018–2023 Stimulant Prescription Data: 86.4% → 57% with documented ADHD diagnosis • American Journal of Managed Care (March 2025) — Stimulant Shortage & Adult ADHD Overdiagnosis Analysis • Ato et al. (2024) — Adult ADHD Assessment Quality Assurance Standards ⚠️ DISCLAIMER I'm not a doctor. This is not medical advice. I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult through a rigorous multi-session evaluation process. This video is based on my personal experience backed by published research. 💬 What did your ADHD diagnosis process look like? One appointment? Multiple sessions? Computerized testing? Share your story in the comments — the more stories we share, the more light we shine on this process. 🔔 Subscribe for ADHD research, personal stories, and tools that help you understand your brain — not fight it. #ADHD #AdultADHD #ADHDdiagnosis #ADHDawareness #MentalHealth

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I talk about ADHD like it actually shows up in real life, though my personal experiences.

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