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Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:01.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hello Brains!
Dialogue: 0,0:00:01.03,0:00:03.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Welcome to my\Ndefinitions and answers series
Dialogue: 0,0:00:03.29,0:00:06.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where I explain common\Nterms related to ADHD.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.00,0:00:08.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Since this is the first\Nvideo in this series
Dialogue: 0,0:00:08.11,0:00:09.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,let's start with the basics.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.52,0:00:10.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What is ADHD?
Dialogue: 0,0:00:10.69,0:00:14.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ [Intro music] ♪
Dialogue: 0,0:00:14.60,0:00:16.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:16.57,0:00:17.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or ADHD,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:17.64,0:00:19.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is a neurodevelopmental\Ndisorder as defined
Dialogue: 0,0:00:19.98,0:00:21.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by the American Psychiatric Association
Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.97,0:00:24.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.08,0:00:25.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or DSM.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.15,0:00:27.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,ADHD is currently diagnosed in both
Dialogue: 0,0:00:27.00,0:00:28.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,children and adults,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:28.16,0:00:29.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,based on the symptoms of inattention
Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.93,0:00:31.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and hyperactivity or impulsivity.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:31.71,0:00:34.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Two of several signs\Nof inattention include
Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.22,0:00:35.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,making careless mistakes,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.87,0:00:37.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or having difficulty focusing.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.54,0:00:40.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A few of the many signs of\Nhyperactivity and impulsivity
Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.26,0:00:42.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,include fidgeting or restlessness,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:42.02,0:00:43.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,trouble sitting still,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.20,0:00:45.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or interrupting and blurting out answers.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:45.62,0:00:47.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,While everyone does\Nthese things sometimes,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.65,0:00:48.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not everyone has ADHD.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.90,0:00:51.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,An ADHD diagnosis requires\Nat least six symptoms
Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.52,0:00:53.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are beyond what is age appropriate,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:53.51,0:00:55.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that significantly impair multiple
Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.13,0:00:56.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,aspects of one's life,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.62,0:00:58.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,such as home, school and work,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.05,0:01:00.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that have persisted for\Nat least six months,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.12,0:01:02.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,been present since before the age of 12,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:02.10,0:01:03.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and can't be better explained
Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.56,0:01:04.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by a different condition.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:04.79,0:01:06.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Not everyone with ADHD has
Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.21,0:01:07.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the same symptoms.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:07.25,0:01:08.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In fact, ADHD diagnoses
Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.86,0:01:11.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are separated into three presentations:
Dialogue: 0,0:01:11.50,0:01:12.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,primarily inattentive,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.96,0:01:15.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,primarily hyperactive or impulsive,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:15.02,0:01:16.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and combined type.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:16.42,0:01:18.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are different levels of severity
Dialogue: 0,0:01:18.35,0:01:19.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and people with ADHD
Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.48,0:01:21.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,often have coexisting conditions,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:21.16,0:01:22.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,such as learning disabilities,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.66,0:01:24.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,anxiety, or depression.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:24.30,0:01:25.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They can also be gifted.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:25.53,0:01:27.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The term for this is "twice exceptional."
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.49,0:01:29.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,While there is no cure for ADHD,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.03,0:01:30.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it is highly treatable.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:30.13,0:01:31.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is no single treatment
Dialogue: 0,0:01:31.47,0:01:33.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that works for everyone with ADHD
Dialogue: 0,0:01:33.06,0:01:35.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but the current recommendation\Nbased on a ton of research
Dialogue: 0,0:01:35.74,0:01:37.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is multimodal treatment.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:37.32,0:01:38.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Medication to manage symptoms
Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.82,0:01:40.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and behavioral therapy\Nto develop the skills
Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.92,0:01:43.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and strategies necessary\Nto minimize impairment
Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.21,0:01:44.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Those with ADHD
Dialogue: 0,0:01:44.28,0:01:46.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,often struggle with everyday tasks
Dialogue: 0,0:01:46.07,0:01:48.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and are at a higher risk for\Nnegative life outcomes
Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.47,0:01:49.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,such as divorce,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:49.56,0:01:52.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,job loss, accidents, and addiction.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:52.24,0:01:54.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At the same time, many people with ADHD
Dialogue: 0,0:01:54.22,0:01:56.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,credit their success\Nto the unique ways in which
Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.46,0:01:57.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,their brain works.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:57.49,0:01:58.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,ADHD symptoms,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.54,0:02:00.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,such as impulsivity and distractability,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:00.45,0:02:03.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can translate into creativity, curiosity,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:03.26,0:02:04.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a willingness to take risks,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.60,0:02:06.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and an ability to think outside the box.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:06.98,0:02:08.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Fun fact: the name "ADHD"
Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.59,0:02:10.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has only been around since 1987,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:10.83,0:02:11.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but the condition itself
Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.98,0:02:13.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has been described by physicians at least
Dialogue: 0,0:02:13.96,0:02:15.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as early as 1798.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:16.05,0:02:17.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, it's nothing new,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:17.64,0:02:19.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and our understanding of ADHD is
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.17,0:02:20.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,constantly evolving.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.23,0:02:21.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What it is, what causes it,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:21.56,0:02:23.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how it affects us,\Nand how to address it.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.35,0:02:25.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example: we might hear many experts
Dialogue: 0,0:02:25.22,0:02:27.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,refer to it as an\Nexecutive function disorder
Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.52,0:02:29.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And, while this isn't listed\Nin the current DSM,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:29.77,0:02:30.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,emotional dysregulation
Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.100,0:02:33.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is also a well-researched aspect of ADHD.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:33.69,0:02:35.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As we learn more and more about ADHD,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:35.70,0:02:38.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the definition will definitely be updated
Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.03,0:02:40.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in both the DSM and the ICD
Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.21,0:02:41.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which is the other major reference
Dialogue: 0,0:02:41.86,0:02:43.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for medical definitions.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.00,0:02:44.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whatever we call it and
Dialogue: 0,0:02:44.19,0:02:45.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,however we define it,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.37,0:02:47.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,those with ADHD experience its impact on
Dialogue: 0,0:02:47.65,0:02:49.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,many aspects of their lives.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:49.16,0:02:51.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you'd like to learn more about ADHD,\Ncheck out my
Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.62,0:02:53.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"ADHD essentials" playlist here.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.21,0:02:55.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And if you'd like to support this work,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.07,0:02:57.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,consider donating to\NHow to ADHD on Patreon.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.29,0:02:58.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Brain Advocates shown here
Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.93,0:03:00.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and all the Patreon Brains
Dialogue: 0,0:03:00.23,0:03:02.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are the reason we can create content
Dialogue: 0,0:03:02.06,0:03:04.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that helps ADHD Brains,\Nand Hearts who love them,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.67,0:03:07.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,learn to work with their Brains,\Nnot against them.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.01,0:03:08.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let me know what you think\Nof this new series
Dialogue: 0,0:03:08.69,0:03:11.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and let me know what definitions\NI should do in the future.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:11.03,0:03:13.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then -- go -- watch more videos
Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.59,0:03:15.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,... unless you need to sleep,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:15.20,0:03:17.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or eat, or study
Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.15,0:03:19.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then -- you should probably do that...
Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.14,0:03:20.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I should probably do that...
Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.68,0:03:21.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Bye Brains!