Summary of My ADHD: A Left-handed Brain

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In the video "My ADHD : A Left-handed Brain," Tris shares their experience of having ADHD and being left-handed. Tris highlights the challenges of navigating a world that is not designed for left-handed individuals, and emphasizes the importance of being ambidextrous in order to cope with these challenges. The video also mentions how people with ADHD may have different coping mechanisms, such as medication or therapy, to help them manage their symptoms. Tris discusses the idea that the increasing awareness and diagnosis of ADHD may contribute to the popular belief that everyone has ADHD, and compares this to the historical persecution of left-handedness. The video aims to serve as a platform for Tris to share their personal experience and insights on ADHD, while providing helpful information for those who are struggling with these conditions. In this section of the video, the speaker discusses how their atypical dopamine system has affected their behavior and academic performance. They explain how they were not rewarded for non-Primal activities as a child, leading to a lack of understanding of the value of these tasks. As a result, they struggled to learn autonomous positive habits and struggled with ADHD-related symptoms such as executive dysfunction and inattention. The speaker also discusses how utilizing the internet and technology to research and implement coping mechanisms has helped them manage their symptoms, but also how working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic has been beneficial for many individuals with ADHD. In this section, the speaker reflects on their medication and gears towards focusing on their interests. They mention that medication doesn't always get rid of the side effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and's stigma makes it challenging for people to get diagnosed and treated. They highlight that ADHD diagnosis and treatment have come a long way, but name-branding could still be subject to criticism and new research, and ADHD behaviors can be overrepresented in prison populations. The speaker also stresses the importance of childhood symptoms and student age to diagnosis, emphasizing the benefits of starting early and seeking help.

• 00:00:00 In this section, Tris shares their experience of having ADHD and being left-handed. Tris highlights the challenges of living in a world that is not designed for left-handers, and the importance of being ambidextrous in order to cope with these challenges. Tris also notes that people with ADHD may have different coping mechanisms, such as medication or therapy, to help them manage their symptoms. Tris mentions their collaboration with Rebecca Champ, who is researching better treatment options for ADHD in adults. Tris discusses the idea that the increasing awareness and diagnosis of ADHD may be contributing to the popular opinion that everyone has ADHD, and compares this to the historical persecution of left-handedness. The video aims to serve as a platform for Tris to share their personal experience and insights on ADHD, while providing helpful information for those who are struggling with these conditions.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the video, the speaker discusses how their atypical dopamine system has affected their behavior and academic performance. They explain how they were not rewarded for non-Primal activities as a child, leading to a lack of understanding of the value of these tasks. As a result, they struggled to learn autonomous positive habits and struggled with ADHD-related symptoms such as executive dysfunction and inattention. The speaker also discusses how utilizing the internet and technology to research and implement coping mechanisms has helped them manage their symptoms, but also how working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic has been beneficial for many individuals with ADHD.
• 00:10:00 In this section, the speaker discusses their experience with ADHD and how it has affected their life. They explain that they have been able to work in an asynchronous and highly structured way, which has made it easier for them to manage their ADHD symptoms. The speaker also talks about how they discovered a provider who could help them with their ADHD diagnosis and medication. They explain that they found a hacky but effective way to get a diagnosis and treatment without going through years of waiting, and that their experience with ADHD medication has been positive.
• 00:15:00 In this section of the video, the individual with ADHD reflects on their medication and gears towards focusing on their interests. They mention that medication doesn't always get rid of the side effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and's stigma makes it challenging for people to get diagnosed and treated. They highlight that ADHD diagnosis and treatment have come a long way, but name-branding could still be subject to criticism and new research, and ADHD behaviors can be overrepresented in prison populations. The speaker also stresses the importance of childhood symptoms and student age to diagnosis, emphasizing that the historical requirement does not hinder getting treatment today. Overall, the speaker focuses on the importance of talking to a doctor to understand ADHD, emphasizing the benefits of starting early and seeking help..