[Script Info] Title: [Events] Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.33,0:00:01.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,- Hey, Psych2Goers. Dialogue: 0,0:00:01.86,0:00:03.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you have trouble paying attention? Dialogue: 0,0:00:03.63,0:00:07.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, zoning out\Nwhile watching this video? Dialogue: 0,0:00:07.00,0:00:09.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you think you have\NADHD because of this? Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.93,0:00:14.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Oftentimes, people mistake\Nsymptoms of anxiety as ADHD Dialogue: 0,0:00:14.09,0:00:16.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because of some of the\Nsimilar traits they share. Dialogue: 0,0:00:16.30,0:00:18.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,According to the Centers\Nfor Disease Control Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.27,0:00:19.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and Prevention data, Dialogue: 0,0:00:19.59,0:00:23.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about 3 in 10 children\Nwith ADHD have anxiety. Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.29,0:00:25.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So to help you get a better understanding Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.22,0:00:28.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the difference\Nbetween ADHD and anxiety, Dialogue: 0,0:00:28.16,0:00:30.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,here are six signs to look out for. Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.62,0:00:32.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number one, you have poor focus Dialogue: 0,0:00:32.89,0:00:34.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because of worrying thoughts. Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.78,0:00:37.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are you always distracted by your worries, Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.00,0:00:38.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so much so that you're unable to focus Dialogue: 0,0:00:38.90,0:00:40.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on the things you're doing? Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.82,0:00:43.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When fear and apprehension\Ndominate your thoughts, Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.73,0:00:46.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it may cause you to become restless, Dialogue: 0,0:00:46.05,0:00:48.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have trouble with sitting\Nstill, paying attention, Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.94,0:00:50.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or staying focused in class. Dialogue: 0,0:00:50.82,0:00:52.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,According to John Waldrop, MD Dialogue: 0,0:00:52.70,0:00:54.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from Weill Cornell Medical College, Dialogue: 0,0:00:54.94,0:00:56.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you experience anxiety, Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.72,0:00:58.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your prefrontal cortex, Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.37,0:00:59.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the part of the brain which is essential Dialogue: 0,0:00:59.80,0:01:03.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for thinking, learning, and\Nremembering, is shut down. Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.35,0:01:06.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Your brain is concentrated\Non staying safe. Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.29,0:01:08.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In contrast with ADHD, Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.38,0:01:10.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you aren't consumed by worrying thoughts. Dialogue: 0,0:01:10.80,0:01:12.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Instead, it has more\Nto do with an imbalance Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.69,0:01:15.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in your hormones: dopamine\Nand norepinephrine, Dialogue: 0,0:01:15.47,0:01:17.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which causes you to be distracted. Dialogue: 0,0:01:17.45,0:01:19.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number two, you don't tend to have Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.54,0:01:21.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as many problems with impulsivity. Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.40,0:01:25.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you often find yourself\Nspeaking out loud in class Dialogue: 0,0:01:25.08,0:01:26.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,without raising your hand? Dialogue: 0,0:01:26.72,0:01:29.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Perhaps you were even labeled\Nas the troublemaker in school Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.29,0:01:32.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because of the way you\Ncan never sit still. Dialogue: 0,0:01:32.30,0:01:36.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,According to Dr. John, a\Nperson with ADHD may feel Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.01,0:01:37.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as if there are dozens of controllers Dialogue: 0,0:01:37.73,0:01:40.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,trying to control their\Nbrain at the same time Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.49,0:01:42.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,without checking in with each other first. Dialogue: 0,0:01:42.87,0:01:44.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So if you find that you\Ndon't appear to have Dialogue: 0,0:01:44.50,0:01:46.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as many problems with impulsivity Dialogue: 0,0:01:46.53,0:01:49.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but just struggle to speak up or stand up Dialogue: 0,0:01:49.01,0:01:50.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because of your nerves, Dialogue: 0,0:01:50.38,0:01:53.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,hen you may have anxiety rather than ADHD. Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.54,0:01:56.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number three, you have trouble\Ncompleting your schoolwork Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.59,0:01:58.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because of perfectionism. Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.76,0:02:01.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you have trouble\Ncompleting your schoolwork? Dialogue: 0,0:02:01.05,0:02:03.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Perhaps you find yourself procrastinating Dialogue: 0,0:02:03.02,0:02:06.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even if you only have just\None assignment to you. Dialogue: 0,0:02:06.02,0:02:08.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This struggle could be because\Nyou have so many points Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.89,0:02:11.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you wanna make in so many\Nways to phrase the words Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.08,0:02:13.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that it leaves you wanting\Nto throw up your hands Dialogue: 0,0:02:13.04,0:02:14.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and ignore them. Dialogue: 0,0:02:14.37,0:02:16.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You're avoiding starting your assignments Dialogue: 0,0:02:16.14,0:02:19.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because you can't have\Nit be less than perfect. Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.50,0:02:20.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you can relate to this, Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.80,0:02:22.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then it's more likely you're struggling Dialogue: 0,0:02:22.31,0:02:25.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with anxiety and not ADHD. Dialogue: 0,0:02:25.09,0:02:28.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Dr. John stated that\Nwhile people with ADHD Dialogue: 0,0:02:28.60,0:02:31.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,may experience difficulty\Ncompleting their schoolwork Dialogue: 0,0:02:31.26,0:02:33.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or performing tasks, Dialogue: 0,0:02:33.21,0:02:35.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's often due to trouble\Nwith concentration Dialogue: 0,0:02:35.67,0:02:37.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rather than perfectionism. Dialogue: 0,0:02:37.48,0:02:40.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number four, you are\Ngenerally more sensitive Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.63,0:02:42.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to social cues. Dialogue: 0,0:02:42.40,0:02:43.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are you very sensitive Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.74,0:02:45.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to how you come across to other people? Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.96,0:02:47.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you find yourself often uncomfortable Dialogue: 0,0:02:47.81,0:02:49.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with your social environment? Dialogue: 0,0:02:49.85,0:02:51.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Perhaps you find it challenging to eat Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.84,0:02:52.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in front of other people, Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.95,0:02:54.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or tend to avoid speaking in public Dialogue: 0,0:02:54.93,0:02:57.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because of an overwhelming fear Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.06,0:02:59.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that people will judge you negatively. Dialogue: 0,0:02:59.41,0:03:03.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,According to Dr. John,\Nif your answers are yes Dialogue: 0,0:03:03.08,0:03:04.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the above questions, Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.48,0:03:08.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's more likely that you\Nhave anxiety rather than ADHD. Dialogue: 0,0:03:08.32,0:03:10.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is because people\Nwith ADHD usually struggle Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.93,0:03:13.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with understanding or missing social cues Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.78,0:03:16.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rather than being hypersensitive to them. Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.61,0:03:20.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number five, you experience\Na racing heart, clamminess, Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.52,0:03:24.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,tense muscles, headaches,\Nnausea, or dizziness. Dialogue: 0,0:03:24.39,0:03:28.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you often experience\Nheadaches, nausea, or dizziness? Dialogue: 0,0:03:28.16,0:03:30.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These are just some of\Nthe symptoms of anxiety. Dialogue: 0,0:03:30.84,0:03:33.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Dr. John stated that anxiety comes Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.03,0:03:35.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from a tiny almond-shaped part Dialogue: 0,0:03:35.27,0:03:37.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at the back of your brain\Ncalled the amygdala. Dialogue: 0,0:03:37.94,0:03:39.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As a watchman for your brain, Dialogue: 0,0:03:39.65,0:03:41.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it is constantly watching out for danger. Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.96,0:03:43.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And whenever it detects danger, Dialogue: 0,0:03:43.82,0:03:46.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it triggers a fight or flight response. Dialogue: 0,0:03:46.34,0:03:48.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However, for people who are anxious, Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.04,0:03:50.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the amygdala is large and hypersensitive. Dialogue: 0,0:03:50.87,0:03:51.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because of this, Dialogue: 0,0:03:51.72,0:03:54.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it ends up sending out\Na lot of false alarms. Dialogue: 0,0:03:54.56,0:03:57.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can think of it as a watchman\Nwho cries wolf too often. Dialogue: 0,0:03:57.70,0:04:00.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As a result, your brain may sense threats Dialogue: 0,0:04:00.24,0:04:02.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even in non-threatening situations. Dialogue: 0,0:04:02.75,0:04:06.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And number six, you are unlikely\Nto show problem behaviors Dialogue: 0,0:04:06.40,0:04:10.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you're feeling calm, safe,\Nand doing things you enjoy. Dialogue: 0,0:04:10.40,0:04:12.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How do you act when you're having fun? Dialogue: 0,0:04:12.60,0:04:14.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whether it's listening\Nto your favorite music Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.31,0:04:17.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or playing video games, you\Nmay find yourself feeling calm Dialogue: 0,0:04:17.56,0:04:21.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and safe while doing the things\Nthat you genuinely enjoy. Dialogue: 0,0:04:21.20,0:04:22.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You are neither restless Dialogue: 0,0:04:22.64,0:04:25.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,nor feeling like you need\Nto catch your breath. Dialogue: 0,0:04:25.31,0:04:28.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,According to Dr. John, anxious\Nindividuals are unlikely Dialogue: 0,0:04:28.45,0:04:31.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to display any problem behaviors\Nwhen feeling calm and safe Dialogue: 0,0:04:31.84,0:04:33.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and doing something they enjoy. Dialogue: 0,0:04:33.86,0:04:36.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On the contrary, people with ADHD Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.44,0:04:38.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,will experience problem behaviors Dialogue: 0,0:04:38.50,0:04:41.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even when they engage in a particular fun Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.00,0:04:42.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or exciting activity. Dialogue: 0,0:04:42.60,0:04:45.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, a person with ADHD Dialogue: 0,0:04:45.21,0:04:47.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,may become so engrossed\Nwith painting a picture Dialogue: 0,0:04:47.83,0:04:52.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that they tune out or completely\Nignore everything else. Dialogue: 0,0:04:52.26,0:04:55.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This behavior is known as hyperfocus. Dialogue: 0,0:04:55.50,0:04:57.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Did you relate to any of\Nthe signs we've mentioned? Dialogue: 0,0:04:57.83,0:04:59.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let us know in the comments below. 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