Weekly ADHD Research Update May 17, 2023
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As a 45 year old diagnosed with ADHD & AUTISM. I love your videos and they make me feel understood for the first time. Thank you
thank you as well. very kind of you to reply.
I've had great difficulty finding a professional in Washington state to assist my now 27 year old daughter. She is currently off medication. Do you know anyone in Seattle and vicinity that she could see? I do really like your videos and I also am diagnosed with ADHD, taking medication and being served well by the VA. I recommend your series to professionals because many only have a cursory overview of ADHD and have prejudicial views about medication.
Try to contact Margaret Sibley, PhD at the Children’s Hospitsl. @@jeefray
I wasn't formerly diagnosed until last year (at age 34), with both too (and 2 even more "fun" diagnosis). And, yeah his works have added so much, breathe to my life.
I’m 42 and I have the dual diagnosis too
Wonderful to see you are still doing updates during your retirement, your presentations are excellent and help me understand my children so much better.
Thanks! I am glad you find this information helpful.
Oh thank God someone is finally recapping the research for us.
The Lord knows folks with ADHD aren't known for their enthusiasm for wading through (often paywalled) academic journals.
I am glad my work has been of value to you. Thanks for viewing the lecture.
Totally! We delve into lots of info but hate doing exams or filling in forms. Our brain seems to shut down. And we don't just delve into professional literature about our ADHD lol. Right now my bed time reading is about planet Mars 'The Red Planet' and it's fascinating. At school, anything they tried to teach me was horrible and stressful but wandering off and delving into things on my own is great fun. I still couldn't sit an exam though. My brain would stall and the answers would finally come through just when I need them the least 😉
Except for us oddballs that happen to be very interested in various medical articles or other articles of interest and can get hyper-focused, reading for hours [when it is something you don't HAVE to read, that is!]. The problem is, I forget that I lose all of my ADHD tribe, leaving my excessively long comments, having trouble weeding out and getting to the point. I seriously believe I have ADHD AND SCT.
😂😂 ❤️
Honestly you lot are pathetic, just because you don’t like reading through huge papers it doesn’t mean that there is something wrong with you. The majority of people on the planet do not enjoy doing those things which is why those of high intelligence and discipline do it for a living or for a hobby
I was in tears listening to the first of your videos I watched on ADHD. Hearing somebody who just GETS IT, get's how hard it is, ets how it's not in our control. Thank you Dr. Barkley. Thank you so so much. You're a legend in the ADHD community. Your content has been recommended to me so many times, and I got my bro (also ADHD diagnosed) hooked on you as well. Thank you so so much for fighting the stigma, fighting the misinformation and ignorance. You've touched so many lives. I hope your pillow is cool on both sides and your tea is the right temperature and all your traffic lights are green. THANK YOU
I never springed out of bed so fast to watch a video!!! 🎉🎉
You are too kind! Hope you didn't injure yourself. I am glad my work has been of value to you. Thanks for viewing the lecture.
Dr. Barkley, your work has had quite influential for me in my clinical work, and your excellent CZcams talks and ideas have been shared with clients on an almost daily basis over the past 26 years. You are making a very positive difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, and you are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!
That was very kind of you to say. Thanks so much.
Finding the videos of your talks lead me to get tested and treated for ADHD for the first time, at 34 years old.
I now feel confident that I can pursue so many of the unfinished goals and aspirations that I've struggled and failed to attain my entire adult life.
My new baby daughter also now has a higher-functioning, more mindful, and more self-aware father thanks to that treatment.
So, I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for being an excellent communicator and dedicated advocate for us, Dr Barkley.
It means the world to so many of us to now have the necessary tools to get our lives back.
This is the first time I see Russell Barkley in his recent form. I worship this psychologist so much!!!!! He’s saved my life. I was down the path to literal suicide. Thank you Mr. Barkley for being our voice. !!!!!
I love this Dr I found my gps. Thank you for all the information,
I’m so happy I found this lecture. I’m ADHD and ASD myself- suffer a lot. It’s nice to know someone understands.
Dr Barkley, I cannot begin to explain the difference these videos have made in my life. Being diagnosed at 31 only recently, your videos have given me so much clairty, acceptance and understanding of myself and my life. Thank you thank you thank you. You are a true gift to us
It’s so good to see you putting out new videos. Thank you, the work you’ve done explaining this stuff has helped me tremendously and I’m certain many others.
Thanks ever so much for your kind comments.
Thank you. That was kind of you to Reply.
I totally agree! Great to see you and sharing these updates 😁🙏🏼
As a clinical counsellor, I find your ongoing advocacy very inspiring.
As a parent of a diagnosed ADHD child and recently received my ADHD diagnosis, I love your work.
You’re so influential and a huge advocate and we thank you for that.
You’ve helped me learn more about the condition so I can help and understand my child and myself.
Dear Dr. Barkley, your research and academic lectures have been a lifesaver for myself and so many members of my family, all of us with ADHD. You marry academia, science, general psychology, and the day to day living for people like us in a very concise and helpful way. Keep up the videos please! They make a positive impact.
As a teacher, I love this format of videos to summarise scientific research, from someone who presents with clarity. Thank you.
You are most welcome!
I'm actually quitting my teaching job, as I'm struggling with the effect of perimenopause on my ADHD symptoms. I'm very keen to continue to run teacher training sessions on ADHD. Any advice would be most welcome, as the session I ran was in-house and researched by me alone! In typical ADHD style, I did a Biology degree amongst many other things, enjoyed explaining scientific comms for the general public *and* love public speaking :)
@@kristendavies5220I would love to learn more about ADHD in perimenopause. I’ve not found much information or peer resources related to that.
I can see impairment clearly in how easily I was distracted today by everything while attempting to practice walking as part of my stroke recovery therapy. I was reacting to every noise in spite of working as hard as I can and loving walking more than anything. My therapist was right behind me telling me to "Try and stay focused on walking", as if I was not already fighting distraction as hard as possible.
Your videos hugely changed the way I looked at my own ADHD and make me finally take it seriously.
I am so glad they have been of help to you. Thanks
Dr. Barkley,
You and your work has been life saving for so many folks, thousands. Many of us appreciate you and are thankful for you. ❤ blessings
That's so very kind of you to say. Thanks!
I’m SO happy to see you back online! Thank you!
I’ve had “impairment” level ADHD since college, and didn’t truly start to understand the mechanisms and proper treatment pathways until over a decade later…but your work has had a PROFOUND positive effect on the acceleration of this journey, both for myself and how to begin early intervention for my toddler son..just started creating the “ADHD-friendly scaffolding” for his environment as of a couple days ago as you have described in other videos, and that alone has done wonders..can’t wait to review even more of your work and implement more.
Thank you for your dedication both during and after your career.
Your definition of 'disorder' is very concise, a lot of people take offence to it because they interpret it from a different context. You explain what the term 'disorder' implies in a psychiatric context which is not at all insulting, especially to someone who is struggling despite their best efforts and intentions. I am late diagnosed ADHD-C and come across a lot of people in my support networks who hate the 'disorder' part of the label. I've never taken exception to it because I knew I was smart but somehow disabled at the same time so unable to really use, harness or put into practice my talents, intellect or potential. It was not only a great disappointment for my teachers and parents but, really, the greatest disappointment, stress and anguish was for me.
I hated that my school reports regularly stated 'careless mistakes'. That hurt. Yes, I jump the gun rather a lot... but I am most definitely not lacking in care and empathy is unbearably abundant. In fact I care too much and have often been told that I wear my heart on my sleeve. So being told you're careless if you have ADHD is like a kick in a very precious part of yourself.
Being late diagnosed (at age 46) is not easy. The medication does help (I would describe it as subtle but significant) but you also face a huge learning curve and it's really uncomfortable facing your deficits all over again (that you never overcame. Up until now you just found an environment where you were so naturally adept that impairments would not be so terribly noticeable so you could wing it. But to wing it, when you have ADHD, you have to burn the candle at both ends. And at the end of it all, you have nothing really to get you through the next stages in life despite working crazy hours and always being the first to put out a fire.
As regards 'labels'. ADHD whilst not being as concise as we'd like, is the most polite one I've had. Before my official diagnosis, I was verbally beaten down with labels; 'Lazy' "Scatty' 'Space cadet' 'Careless' 'Needs to pay attention' 'Daft as a brush' 'Can't walk and chew gum' 'will be late for her own funeral'
Thanks! I like the term self-regulation disorder or executive functioning disorder but those will not be adopted at least anytime soon for political and legal reasons. ADHD appears in too many regulations now to change the name and lose such access to services.
...."You also face a huge learning curve and it's really uncomfortable facing your deficits all over again (that you never overcame. Up until now you just found an environment where you were so naturally adept that impairments would not be so terribly noticeable so you could wing it. But to wing it, when you have ADHD, you have to burn the candle at both ends. And at the end of it all, you have nothing really to get you through the next stages in life despite working crazy hours and always being the first to put out a fire. " Kelly, you 'nailed' it! At 64 and a life time of exhaustion, I am not sure how I will make it another 2 1/2 years [with not a lot to live off of since I had to cut my hours in half 4 yrs ago, just to stay sane and keep up].
OMG did you make me laugh 😂😂😂😂
the labels 😂
Not laughing at you but with you 😂
The labels are hilarious. Damn you really got me with the burning the candle at both ends analogy. I gotta find a way out of the living hell that is modern corporate culture with ADHD.
Heard all of them from family, friends, teachers and peers my entire life late diagnosed too
Thank you and please keep posting! Your research and ability to break things down for those of us who didn’t go to medical school is so appreciated, rare, and imperative.
I was diagnosed last year at 46 with adhd after my daughter was diagnosed and said “mom, you know the things you said were normal because you do them?? They’re not normal” I have the combination and it makes so much sense now. Whenever I speak about it I always refer people to your site. You are the expert. You just went John Wick on Peterson and it was marvellous!!!! Thank you sir. 🎉
This past February one of your lectures appeared and stayed over several months in my CZcams ‘Recommended for you’ section at the top of the page, despite the fact that the video was 3 hrs long. If you knew my CZcams feed, you would know this is not normal, especially for such a long video. When it appeared I was like, 3hrs, LOL, maybe if this were a rock concert or work music. But it just wouldn’t disappear. So at 40 I lifted the lid but learning about this disorder is kind of a special Pandora’s box in that it shows you the pandemonium you already know, just in a different light. And anyway, you are kind of like a rock star to us :D
So great to see. Your old videos and book are by far the best and most helpful source I have found in ten years
Thanks!!!
Agreed! I can't remember which book it was, but there was a short, to the point, basic book about ADHD drugs that I remember having read and it seemed to have stood out, with succinct clarity, from the many others I read at that time. Since then, there has been the internet and all of the these educational You-Tubes I am grateful for. I am also appreciative of THIS new website and many thanks to you, Dr. Barkley. [Glad you are healthy and with us!]
I admire your dedication to researching ADHD!!!
I found an old video speaking to who I am assuming are other Drs, the first couple of minutes had me in tears realizing that theres a reason Ive been a piece of sh*t my whole life. I am 50 yrs old and have had ALL of the things, in so many videos Ive seen, but I feel like they were to the extreme. Its made for a miserable life, and while finding this information is eye opening, Im hoping I can do something to change my life, maybe finally..
Mr Barkley, thank you so much from Ukraine. I got diagnosed a month only, at the age of 37
That was a shocking discovery, which explained a lot though. The war is a dramatic background itself and lack of information on adults ADHD was more. That's were I found your old lectures, and they helped overwhelmingly. I showed them to my husband, explaining about my nuisances. Waiting for our son diagnosed (they said he must be 6yo). Thank you like forever
You are welcome, Julia. I hope things go well for you and your family despite the war. May it end very, very soon.
Eye opening, isn't it?! ....once you realize!
Indeed, I can be. But it also opens doors for possible therapies and other benefits, too.
I hope it is the first of MANY, too! 25%-40%+ of ADHD people develop Conduct Disorder?! That's shocking and troubling.
Indeed it is but it may be preventable with early intervention
And, see, that is the part that oddly does NOT apply to me [?]. On top of that, for 18 years, I was married to someone with diagnosed/untreated ADHD [since childhood and he DID get in accidents, etc.!]. Guess who got to be in charge of paying bills etc. in that marriage [and I did an excellent job of it throughout my life, in spite of my cognitive SCT like struggles and diagnosed C-ADHD]. I should add, for most of those years, that was also done unmedicated. I learned coping skills from my dad, no doubt [sink or swim era....you had better find a way not to be late!]. Consequences were swift. Maybe THAT WAS the early intervention in my case.
Greetings Kind Sir, You are the person who God sent into my life to guide me through the maze of understanding ADHD. I refused to believe that ADHD was real until It became so evident with my wife and our two children that It was impossible to deny. Being the only Neurotypical person in my home, I had to be the one to help all my Neurodyvergents learn to navigate this disorder. Your CZcams videos taught me about cognitive behavioral skills which I was able to empower my children with and they used them to help them in life. I am now a Certified Christian Counselor and Master Life Coach and I just wanted to thank you for being there to help.
My pleasure, Johnny. And thanks for writing.
WHERE? I need this in my life so hard.
OMG!! thank you thank you thank you! my therapist sent me a video of you explaining
adhd and i sobbed and sobbed as you totally described all the challenges my daughter has faced. i am so grateful for your clear informative expertise!
Glad they are of help to you. Be well.
Been diagnosed a month ago at age 27, it's a liberation.
I have watched your 30 things you'd like family to know about ADHD in small increments of videos. You have no idea how it helped me understand myself. Thank you for everything you did for us. Cheers from France.
I agree! My son has adhd and listening to you has made me think about his diagnosis all differently. Thank you for posting these!
I have both adhd and bpd, and it is a whirl wind every day on the best days other time’s hurricanes and tsunamis is how it feels. I wanted to say thank you so so much! I am so happy to have seen your channel and wish you the best in your retirement! I am so glad for the game changer you bought to adhd and the different speeches you have done. I only found out coming up to 2 years ago and it explains so much off my life. I mean I got my only detention for forgetting my homework diary and hid in the bathroom feeling mortified. I am so grateful for your work and very recently the last day or so got your book on taking charge off your adhd. I also found the knowledge separate from performance so empowering! I really am so appreciative off your passion for this and even in your retirement ensuring that we remain up to date with all the information. I am lucky in a sense as I’m 27 and I know many other women are in their 50s. For me not knowing it took my education from me and for 2 decades off believing I wasn’t a clever enough. At 10 was the real first big time I knew I wasn’t clever due to a teacher saying you don’t need to bother with that. Sending warmth x ❤😊
Thank you for replying. Wish you well.
Thanks Dr. Thanks to your work and your very concise and sharp explanations I´ve found my ADHD. Here in Argentina many many professionals are just so behind in this field, and they only see this as "can you focus or not" thing. Dismissing the emotional complexity it has. Many times I´ve been denied diagnosis and treatment. Your work has been my compass, it allowed me to express my symptoms with such precision that I was finally heard. Starting treatment with Concerta and working on many lifestyle changes to help and care for my mind. 30 years old btw. Survived this long due to being hyper intelligent and extremely self-aware. Also, because I managed to work on a field that deeply interests me and is really adhd-friendly. When looking back, symptoms were just so clear, yet so masked by my self-awareness. Meditation, psylocibin, sports, and ayurvedic-inspired diet and practices have been lifesaving. I can´t thank you enough, you´ve made my life better.
huge fan bases in Australia!! Please keep bring out content ❤
TY Dr. Barkley for your updates and summary and the dedication you give towards the science of ADHD.
I believe you have been the most knowledgeable thus far to discuss ADHD. It is a huge struggle living with this condition and just trying to function to the best of my abilities. I praise you sir
I appreciate this type of video! Research can often be misinterpreted by youtubers, even if it’s done unintentionally. It’s good to listen to science/research that isn’t in the lens of trivia, fun, or quirky tips. Thank you!
You are welcome, and thanks for viewing.
Always related to your videos, got help, life is getting better thank you
I had a hard time the first time hearing you talk on this, but I realize how you were making the point it is not what people think. People do not know how much it has determined and deteriorate my life without help.
I am in so much pain all the time and now my jaw is falling apart. I wish I could figure this out. I am too only to get what I lost.
Thank you so much for not just bringing your brilliant mind to the forefront of ADHD research, but also being such a fierce advocate for those of us that have spent years of our lives feeling misunderstood, and unseen.
Thank you Dr. Barkley for continuing to educate and expand when new research comes into the field
I love the capacity that CZcams gives me, to rewind every 10 seconds, again and again, to try to understand myself better... Thanks, Dr Barkley for your knowledge!
Thank you for the research update videos! I value empirical research and your brief summary makes it easy to gain information quickly and also allows one to dive deeper into the specific research article as one desires.
God grant me the serenity to be mindful of all this and the rest of your work while parenting my ADHD son. Thank you for your time in updating others.
My pleasure. I hope it helps
I seriously don't know how I could have parented, on top of it all! Hats off to you all.
thank you so much for this content!! i have bipolar disorder and adhd. i struggle daily i really enjoy learning more day by day, i will be looking forward to more content
Thank you Dr Barkley!
55 and and am trying to research more to be the best advocate for myself.
Your lectures, books and videos... Are incredible!!!
Most of us feel like doctors talk AT us or about us. You see us... and your research and work is presented in a caring and understandable way for clinicians as well as each of us!
I can't thank you enough. ❤❤
Thank you for all these amazing videos. I am also a late diagnosis 'Combined' type female and your work has been so helpful to me. I have a Molecular Biology background so these science and evidence based videos are music to my ears. I have a question regarding current research into metabolic causes of Psychiatric Disorders, for example by those by Dr Chris Palmer. I have just come across his claims that Ketogenic diets can essentially 'cure' all psychiatric disorders and I was hoping to hear your views on this regarding ADHD specifically but also any other thoughts on it more broadly. Thank you again for all you do.
I wish I had this guy as my doctor for ADHD
Fantastic video. I share all of your videos with friends and clients alike. Your expertise is so needed right now and these videos are perfect for spreading the right kind of information to the public.
Dr Barkley thank you for all you do. Your lecture series is a much-needed wake-up call for clinicians and therapists, as well as adults who have ADHD and parents with children who have it (who are often at least one parent having it themselves). Your work on ADHD, and your clear and focused method of delivering understanding (to something so misunderstood by the medical and therapy establishment, in the past) for ADHD has made a huge difference in my life. And so many others. I am so glad you are still following the research, and giving us your thoughts on it. Clinicians and therapists: do not ignore this leader's words on one of the most easily-treatable disorders. Thank you, again, Dr Barkley. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you Dr Barkley! Having benefitted from several of your books and lectures it is great to be able to hear your comments on more recent studies as I do my best to keep up with the literature. As others have said, I hope this is the first of many!
Me, too! Thanks!
Firstly Dr Barkley - thank you. For doing what you do.
We all really appreciate you! 😊
I’m a 49 year old woman who was diagnosed with ADHD 3 years ago. It was one of the most vindicating moments of my life and it really did explain a lot!!!
The only reason I got diagnosed was because both my kids got diagnosed through (thankfully) one of their teachers noticing my son had zero recollection of things she’d taught in class the day before.
I’m in New Zealand. The methods used to diagnose seem to be VERY basic and unscientific. Then drugs are given with a very “try this and see how you go” type approach.
As a mother, it terrifies me the amount of different drugs I’ve had to give to my children over the last 3 years, to find something that suits. (Use me as a test rat, but please - not my children.)
I’ve heard that in the US people can get brain scans or gene testing to get an insight into the type of adhd they have, which in turn gives a clearer picture of the type of medication needed.
As far as I know this kind of thing isn’t available in New Zealand. Should it be? Is it safe to keep feeding kids multiple types of drugs until you find one that suits?
Please reply. I feel so helpless. 😢
A heartfelt thank you to Professor Barkley for his invaluable contributions to the field of ADHD. His extensive body of work, including books and presentations, has been a treasure trove of knowledge not just for the scientific community but for clinicians like myself, who work tirelessly to support children with ADHD. Even in his retirement, he's continued to share his wisdom through updates on research and clinical practices.
Speaking as a paediatrician in South Africa, where there is a pressing need for expert guidance in managing ADHD in children, I can say that Professor Barkley's insights are incredibly appreciated. His updates are not only essential for healthcare professionals but are also incredibly beneficial for families, teachers, and a broad spectrum of people who interact with neurodiverse children. Here's to hoping he continues his generous sharing of knowledge for the greater good.
Warm regards,
John Flett
Dr. Barkley, I really enjoyed this video, and I will make sure to spread the word along my "pathways", and look forward to the next one! (Great to see that you're in good health, BYW!) /Peter
So great to hear from you Peter. I hope you are doing well. I had such a fine time visiting you when I was last in Copenhagen. I wish you all success with your ADHD network. Russ
@@russellbarkleyphd2023 Likewise! ... and, as always, please do not hesitate to email me, if I can assist you with anything - I have 25+ years of experience in IT, so keep that in mind, if something isn't "performing as expected" ;-) - Be well!
Thanks Peter! Hope you are doing well.
Hi,
So very grateful for all the work you have done and still do for us all.
You changed my life and my family life.
So forever thank you.
K.
Thanks so much, Dr Barkley!
Your research updates are a treat! Thank you so much!
A client of mine brought my attention to these videos. You were my go to researcher in college when I studied adhd. I really appreciate these updates!
Thank you for all your work Dr Barkley. I was diagnosed as a middle-aged adult a couple of years ago, and it's been your videos and presentations that have helped me understand much of my life in retrospect, as well as broadening my understanding of ADHD and the comorbidities, both generally and specifically. Now, if only there was a way to get the rest of the people in my life/family to pay attention and take it seriously; unfortunately, I share a significant amount of genetics with most of them, and they fall to pay attention as well! 😂😂
Grateful for you to share this information and to see you again.
I am glad my work has been of value to you. Thanks for viewing the lecture.
Thank you for the continuing education. Stay blessed 🙌 🙏
Thank you so much for this channel! ADHD is not that known in my country and I even though I’m medicated I can’t really afford the regular following I feel
I needed, so… Your videos and books have been my lifeline in understanding and managing this and let’s say I’m doing pretty well and your work and accessibility have been fundamental, so I’m really grateful for the chance to thank you through this channel. :)
thank you, thank you, thank you!
Your contribution is globally important beyond words!
i cant possibly be the only one considering you of the scientific "Master Yoda" of neroudiversity!!
I will never be able to adequately explain how much I appreciate you and your work 💜 Thank you x ♾️
Great work! I'm always concerned about not being up-to-date in disciplines that are not my specialty (I'm a security management professional) and having this summary from someone who GETS IT is phenomenal. Thank you!
Thank you Dr. Barkley for this video and look forward to more.
Being late diagnosed has provided me with the context regarding why it has been and still hard trying to work with ADHD. I have watched many of your earlier videos and it has educated myself and my family and has had a impactful change.
Thank you
I am glad my work has been of help to you. Thanks!
Thank you!
Thank you! These are great! 🙏
I'm 33 diagnosed with ADHD, and suspected to be on the spectrum. This appeared on my feed. My first thought was that you look like Richard Attenborough, and I was spending time thinking about making a witty-oneliner referencing Jurassic Park. So I gave up realising it might have been lame or inappropriate. So I posted this comment instead, subscribed, and I will be listening to this video later.
Thank you 😊
Thank you
My grandson started seeing people at 7 for help because his behavior was different to me. In 5th grade he tried to kill himself. He went inpatient at psychiatric facility. Diagnosed with ADHD. Missed most of 5th grade. I kept bringing him to therapy. Every year tries to start school. Gets expelled by Oct. I didn’t understand his disease until I saw Dr. Barkley’s CZcams videos but I believe it’s too late for him. Still not in school and nobody cares!
Thanks so much for your effort!
My pleasure!
Currently waiting on the first decision on my SSDI application. You’re so right. The systems we are in, they are failing most people in my opinion, but if I ask for help I’m going to need to play by the rules, which means pursuing diagnoses….
It’s so sad and frustrating that people don’t believe this brain wiring/chemistry exists. Of course it’s complex and nuanced. Trauma effects it etc. but it’s real.
Thanks for your commitment to sharing the much valued information regarding ADHD. Very helpful and enlightening.
I'm not ready to do this yet, but when the time comes to tell my parents of my diagnosis, your videos will be among the resources I will provide them.
Thank you so much for what you do. I was diagnosed in my 30s with ADHD and have been struggling to find help ever since. I have learnt so much about myself and my 4 children who are also ADHD, in the last few months since finding you on tiktok.
See my latest video that will drop tomorrow on how to locate an ADHD specialist. Thanks!
Dear Dr Barkley
I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing this letter to sincerely express my deepest gratitude for your decision to continue providing valuable knowledge and guidance, despite having the option to fully retire. Your dedication to the field and unwavering commitment to share your wisdom have positively impacted so many lives, particularly in the ADHD community.
Your extensive work and innovative contributions have laid an irreplaceable foundation in the field of ADHD research and education. Your choice to continue teaching and educating about ADHD, even post-retirement, is truly commendable and emphasizes the passion and dedication you have for this significant work.
With the number of individuals diagnosed with ADHD on the rise, it is more important than ever that we have experienced and knowledgeable leaders like yourself actively participating in research, education, and advocacy. Your continued involvement is providing a beacon of light and hope, offering better understanding, treatment, and acceptance for those affected.
Without your influence, the ADHD field would indeed suffer a great loss, not just in terms of the tangible progress you foster, but also the psychological impact your absence would create. You serve as a motivator, a role model, and a mentor to many aspiring ADHD researchers and educators. The seeds you are planting today will grow into strong trees, making a lasting impact for generations to come.
I genuinely hope that you remain well and continue to illuminate the path of ADHD knowledge and education for many years to come. May your continued journey be as rewarding and fulfilling as it has been so far, knowing the meaningful difference you are making in countless lives.
Thank you so much. Very kind of you
Thank you so much for these videos. i have been recently been diagnosed with ADHD and am a med student so these are super interesting for me!
Thanks for letting me know. I hope they continue to be informative.
Your CZcams videos changed my life. Probably saved my life. Thank you for existing. Thank you for all the work that you've done and are doing.
Thank you, but truthfully you changed your life. I just gave you the information you needed to do it. Thanks so much for watching.
@@russellbarkleyphd2023 🥲What a wonderful response. It's seriously so great that you're posting videos. My family has a saying- "It's amazing what you can learn about on The Internet... And some of it is true!"
It's really nice to feel like there's a reputable source for information, where I get things like "science" and "measurable data" instead of personal opinion or experience disguised as fact.
It's also (I think) notable that, scrolling through, I can see you've responded to just about every comment made. Thank you for caring about people.
I'm so happy to know that you're not too far away from me in Virginia. I actually live in Augusta county and it's really cool to know that you're close by on your horse farm. If you ever need anyone for any studies let me know lol I got a lot of theories of why people with ADHD can tolerate varying degrees of situations that the placebo effect would be effectively on without being there meaning there's something to do with us forgeting to pay any attention to that feeling or sensation long enough for healing to take place. Also about how people with ADHD are affected by psychedelics!
Thank you so much for everything you do for the community. If it wouldn't have been for your work and your lectures that I was able to share with family and friends to help them better understand ADHD and living with someone like me
So good to hear you
Thank you!
Love your videos and books.. you have helped me and my son so much
Thanks ever so much for watching and for your very kind comments here. Be well.
If ADHD isn't an actual disorder due to being a spectrum then nothing is an actual disorder. I saw a Psychiatrist once when insurance changed. This Dr asked me what I was there for, I stated ADHD & Anxiety. He asked how debilitating I felt my ADHD was, I said very, I can no longer work an am disabled. He replied no, because if you had ADHD that affects you that much you'd be running around my office touching all my stuff, to which I replied NO, because I am a 50 year old woman and am capable of remaining seated for extended periods of time. He disagreed I decided he was an ass and reported him for being uneducated, that wasn't the word but I can't recall it and he was uneducated imo.
I sm so sorry you had to have such an encounter with such an uninformed professional. I hope you can find better care.
Thank you so much for your dedication and valuable work in supporting our community. I have a neurotypical twin, so I don't need science to prove that ADHD exists, but the rest of the world does :) You're a valuable source for understanding and explaining our challenges.
Great recent research summary! Frankly I also liked hearing that there are both out of date thinkers/researchers using old models/data and even regressive laggards who use knowledge gais to through shade on the whole research effort... which I see in Emotional Intelligence often enough as well.
Looking forward to more videos, doc!
Liked and subscribed to the GOAT.
Thank you Dr Barkley, please keep doing these videos it's very helpful to learn from an experienced professional.
I will keep them going as long as I can.
@@russellbarkleyphd2023 Thank you so much Dr Barkley, you have done so much for the field. I hope it is not too much trouble for you and I wish you a happy retirement!
I've gone through all three presentations.
I was diagnosed as a child with ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. dyslexia, and dysgraphia. I'm 28 now And I have seeked out to be tested for autism a couple of years ago, but couldn't find anyone to do so.
And last year I was seeking medication for my ADHD because I'm tired of struggling and want to do better for my daughter, but I just get the same self-management advice. (already do these things to the best of my ability) The system is so quick to give you meds for depression and anxiety (which I don't take anymore) but not to help with ADHD. My untreated ADHD could be a huge reason why I have anxiety and depression symptoms. I'm constantly overwhelmed.
Where do I go to talk to an expert in this field?
I appreciate your work Dr.!
There are so many halftruths on the internet and in therapy, but I have found you to be a beacon of knowledge. I still can't seem to make it my own, though, but that is the workings of my adhd brain, apparently.
I find myself struggling a lot with my own life and career (from home), and helping my teenage kids go through life and school, when we all have diagnosed adhd (my two boys coupled with asd). We are all tested as 'gifted' as they say, but oftentimes, it feels like the opposite of that.
But I am truly grateful for you and your insights, so thank you again.
And thank you for watching and for striving to be the best parent and person you can be in spite of ADHD.
Your amazing.
i notice the cupid and psyche in the background - i have it myself and love it! and also thanks for the infos :)
oh my god, thank you, Mr. Barkley. I have Adhd, But after taking the stimulants, I came to know that I am autistic. Thanks a lot for your research.. I am looking forward to more latest research videos from you.
It means a lot to the people like me.
Thank you so much Dr Barkley for all your work and more so for sharing all your work. Listening to your you tube videos has thrown light so much on the topic of executives functions for ADHD people. So many answers i got for my son n for myself. Thanks soooo much.
Since last one week i m gradually coming to have an idea that ADHD n Epileptic Fits could be inter related....the strong stress factors of life morphing into high brain wave activity n causing fits for an ADHD person(me) are the 'hyper activity' part of ADHD acting as 'trigger'......could you please guide further into this
I keep seeing your vids (i mean someone posting vids of you on tiktok) and I have no idea if it's the algorithm or my brain is trying so hard to tick all the boxes or trying to explain my kinda weird childhood which I have gaps in....remembering mostly the bad things and remembering the fact that I was in a world of my own from back then...enjoying video games too much (arcade, sega etc.) and now transitioning to impulsiveness which got me to a brink of being in debt for the next 3 years because of gambling..i feel like im going in a loop and for the first time I have to admit that im losing control and can't even save the smallest amount of money for basic stuff that I REALLY need ...change my glasses (going on 8 years with the same pair), buy new shoes or get diagnosed but the fact that im in so much debt i have to give all my salary and live for free with my parents...it hurts...it hurts so bad...i think all the time how i got in this spot...i had some weird ass luck by the way...very weird..like really weird intuition in live betting but it's like ran out and everything is off....i can't remember the last time i could clear my mind and be like silent for more than 10s....could you recommend some strategy to change something in my life like something that has happened this year every month so even being in a lot of debt i keep getting myself even below losing the bigger chunk of my salary which i every 15th of the month...being chill all the way up to the moment i have the money in my bank account and then betting it all or betting too much...i need something to change but i DONT KNOW HOW...for a while i said i didnt need to go to psych. ... il just do it on my own but it has evolved to something ... worse...some pointers or SOMEHTING if you can thank you
I wonder i those screening scales are available in german already, have to look into that, i just heard last week about the positive effects of ritalin on borderline suicidality and was so pumped cause finally psychiateists would have to look closer at the differences and the overlaps.
(I was diagnosed with BPD at 15, and it made my life definitely not better. Decades later i got the adhd diagnosis, and I'm so glad i noticed the signs in my daughter early, and got her treatment).
We need more answers than a description of the problems