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Really cool video. I love the intro footage from when you were young. The freestyle is awesome. Even though it's with adderall, it's a perfect example of you being completely alive, and completely you. It inspires me. I think you and your viewers would benefit from this being on the main channel!
I've been sober from adderall for a year coming this 5th of September 2018! The side effects of taking it for many years (like 5-6yrs)I was prescribed it, and then quitting... have all been crap. I have suffered a great loss in life. No joke. I'm finally getting back my personality, my sense of humor, and my daydreaming old fun self again. I use to swear by this "pep pill," and now I know better. Good luck :)
they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy
The euphoria from the first few doses of Adderall is unmatched, it's all downhill from there. That's why people use meth 😂 and stay skinny and die. You always chase the dragon of the first time, same with everything.
Then there's people like me, who actually have the type of ADHD that benefits from stimulants. For me, adderal (and other stimulants such as caffeine) has the opposite effect of what you see in this video. The first 2 minutes is basically me off of stimulants, and sure it looks fun in a 2 minute clip on youtube, but when it's your life, it's a fucking nightmare.
I feel the euphoria from Adderall when I'm doing something already fun. take a break works just like always. I don't like to chase euphoria that often round once a month to a year.
I have adhd to the max. I can't even describe the urge to comment with out watching this video in its entirety because I'm furiously excited as to how much I can relate to this. It gives you confidence, makes you feel normal sometimes. I abuse it, I'm addicted to it. I run out and feel useless and have serious self esteem issues. Always leaves me wishing we lived in a simpler time, one where I don't have bills, need to check emails, sit down and listen to authority all the time. Like the guy said in the beginning. I'm a hunter, my focus can only be on the hunt of something I want. Like food, I seek novelty, my mind thinks about what it wants to think about. Its something a person with good discipline to understand because they think everything is freewill, and that you get to decide what you accomplish and what you don't. Other times people just think you're fucking stupid when you just don't have the patience to sit and learn. Adderall fixes this but creates a multitude of other problems.
“Personal empowerment means deconditioning yourself from the values and the programs of the society and putting your own values and programs in place.” ― Terence McKenna
@@coolcat5421 I really don't think it was he was stumbling all over the place and struggled to find some words that rhymed - if it was memorized he wouldn't be struggling like that, especially toward the beginning. A lot of people can freestyle better than that but that was impressive for someone that isn't known for rapping.
maan, the introduction to this video is one of my favorite things to watch of all time , it is better than spielberg stuff to me, watching the intro makes me feel that I'm really seeing that other part of life that is very mysterious, the energy that i get from it is like watching aliens for real for the first time, maybe it sounds crazy but i watched that intro like 6 times in a 2 month period, watching it is like going to a museum in planet mars
So I watched this video and it's the first time I heard about ADD. I went to the doctor and he diagnosed me with Advanced ADD. I Have to Thank You Andrew very much. I'm 21 years old and I was living my whole life a lie. I'm really thankfull to you. Sorry for my bad English ;( Cheers from Poland man. Love your vlogs!
Stop being fucking bitches about it, gave my opinion on his video. What the fuck do you expect? A bunch of prepubescent trolls commenting ignorant shit? You guys filled that void, now fuck off and reconsider your actions from now on.
28 years old. Feel like my life is absolutely in shambles. Doctor put me on adderall last month after I was explaining my issues and why my life feels like it has become this way. Changed everything. But, unfortunately, it was too late. I feel like a broken person still and like death is around the corner. Be it at my own will or not. I don't know what's going to happen and im scared. thanks for this. made me feel something other than regret while i was watching. Watching these montages of you do awesome things in life is hard. like im happy for you but it makes me wonder what my life could have been like if i started this on time and got diagnosed early. ended up shutting everyone out of my life and just hiding. wasting away
Sorry you feel regrets about things that you could have done. Fulfillment comes from so many different experiences and it’s not wrong to compare what others have accomplished, but don’t let it give less meaning to the things in your life less fortunate people wouldn’t take for granted. Don’t worry man, you’ve come this far and you have a lot of life ahead of you. You have the ability to wake up tomorrow and change so many aspects of your life. It’s never too late to do and be better. Some things take time and that’s alright, well wishes from southern Illinois.
People look at people with ADD like there is something "wrong" with them that needs to be "fixed". There are a lot of different factors to consider when analyzing someone's behavior and brain function. I have a lot of ADD tendencies, but I've never been tested because my parents didn't think there was anything "wrong" with me. They understood that I learned differently, focused differently, acted a little differently, etc. They accepted that and helped me according to how I functioned. I have a way easier time focusing when I'm interested in something or when I'm good at something. They knew that, so they made sure they supported me in those things and encouraged me at what I was good at. My sister is great at sitting in one spot, school work, reading, focusing for extended periods of time, but I'm not. We are different and that's ok. I appreciate that my parents didn't try to diagnose me and get me on medication to make me more normal or like my sister. They just helped me be myself.
Holy crap. This speaks to me. Down to the date. I started taking adderall in 2012 too and it was amazing. That led to a 4 year addiction until I just stopped cold turkey and never went back to the doc. At some point you realize...being high on amphetamines is not...you. I had to quit. But my God was it awesome for several years. Loved that stuff. The focus and energy was so powerful for someone like me. Im not hyperactive. Im the opposite. So getting that amphetamine boost was another side of life for me. But at some point I just had to stop.
Yeah man Jesus Christ saved me from that stuff after 4 years too. I was down so bad, prayed one night asked for a sign, next day I saw a bumper sticker that said choose Jesus not drugs. Saved my life
I'm 4 years clean from all of that stuff now!! And let me tell you, it does get better man! You can do this and you will be so glad you quit in he future trust me! Stay strong it's worth it
I took adderall from a buddy to help me study for a qualification exam in finance. I mean from the moment i took it (IR 20mg) you feel this wave of euphoric confidence just swallow your whole body. It's crazy, its pretty comparable to blow, the need to talk, the confidence, the activity, the brain function. Its all very similar. One can become extremely addicted. I didn't, the lack of sleep and appetite didnt really make the balance worth it. It helped with work and DEFINITELY with studying. Like if you have a big exam coming up, getting your hands on it will work a world of difference. It's really a wonder drug for introverts TBH. My practice exam scores went from like 55% avg up to 75%+ avg in a matter of a week. You literally remember everything, it was like 6 hours after my exam and I could remember word-for-word the questions on the test. It's pretty awesome. Be careful though, those with addictive personalities might take a negative turn. Only downside was the awful insomnia and no desire to eat. My appetite would be suppressed for almost 24 hours. Solid drug though. Hope this helps anyone thinking about using it.
Never seen such a real dude before. So open minded, honest and sensitive person, who shares observation about his own flaws. That's the true strength of a man is.
"King of Awkward | A Film About Adderall"? Yeah, more like "King of Awkward | A Film About bro, why haven't you used my FIREY ASS FLAMEY ASS FUCKIN ASS BEATS yet?
just as a TLDR, Andrew towards the end reveals he doesn't take Adderall nearly as often as he used to when he propelled his first channel. he acknowledges the outcomes of using adderall however. this episode is really well made, you can see why eventually he'll try to transition into documentaries.
So many people in this country are prescribed shit they don't need. The pharmaceutical industry is worth billions. I was put on adderall when I was nine and that shit messed me up. It made me focus and calm down in school but it killed my creativity and I found that I needed to take it or I would feel lost in me head. I stopped when I was 12 and I just started smoking weed and doing yoga in the morning and now I find that my energy is way more focused. Thanks for sharing ur story Andrew, and don't be so hard on yourself, your one of the funniest truthful people on CZcams and I respect what you do. Hope to see some more videos soon.
i love you man. you did something with me, i dont know. im watching your stuff since a while, normally i hate vlogs and all this stuff, but you are so interestingly deep and calm with so much problems, i think i see myself so much in you. keep it up.
I like how at the beginning, you started vibing with your dog and your dog was vibing with you and then you all of sudden weren't feeling the dog anymore so you open the door knowing he's worked up enough to just dip out and then go back to dancing by yourself.
Amazing first 3.5 mins. The mood of it was perfect, it was well edited and it gave a great insight into your life with adderall. Then it was just a bunch of interviews with people who had few credentials and gave bland statements.
This year I went to the clinic for a check-up, and after the visit I was diagnosed with some depression and ADD. I got prescribed Vyvanse and it was the most incredible thing to happen to my university career, but more importantly, my life. I had fear that my success might be tied to an illegitimate reasoning, but your video helped a lot with me accepting this help. Great job man.
I’ve just discovered you recently and and feel your a brother from another mother. Love you buddy and thank you for your openness. I’ve only done adderall recreational a few times. But I smoke and drink to open myself up. I can relate. Love your dancing and freestyle. Hoops aren’t bad either. Can’t wait to watch your transition to the next stage. Whatever that is. Your friend, Joe
For some reason I got goose bumps from around 2:35 to 3:24. I just felt sort of inspired, in awe of Andrew's achievements. Sort of a bittersweet feeling because it was (partly) thanks to drugs. The music and sleek editing contributes to create this effect of course, great job Andrew
+Makenzie Moon . I kind of agree but everyone one on his main channel knows his pranks are real so I would assume they would enjoy this mini documentary of him.
I think Andrew is saying Adderall never healed his core struggles when it came to self-confidence and personal vulnerability, but only exacerbated them, hence the creation of hundreds of awkward videos. Andrew previously stated his early videos were never easy and affected him. It was after significantly reducing his consumption that Andrew and others could more genuinely enjoy himself for who he is.
from all the bad stuff I ingest on the internet, sometimes you find things like this and think, maybe the internet isn't such a bad place, a way to connect to people you don't actually know, Thanks Andrew for being honest on the internet. This was nice.
When you are reflecting on it all at the end, it looks like you're trying to put on a laughing face and make light of it all, but deep down I think there is something more going on. I think some dark days came from that Adderall.
This is such a different experience for when I was tested and diagnosed with ADHD. First, I had to go through 7 hours of testing over 3 days. Then, I had to visit a psychiatrist and go through multiple medications before I could find one without terrible side effects. I ended up with the dose for a 7 year old of Adderall (5mg) and that works perfect for me.
I don’t remember a test but I did go to a psychiatrist and never thought much of it but yeah she gave me adderall and I loved it cuz I literally do everything on it
I think Andrew is one of the best youtubers out there because he's real. He doesn't edit out the ums, he doesnt beg you to like and subscribe at the end of every video. I've never said it before, but I think Andrew's videos are the most like a "friend" because of this. People love to say their friends with the huge vloggers because they know all the intimate parts of their life, but let's be honest, they're just another fan. With Andrew, even tho we're all just fans, I feel like this level of realism that he maintains with his audience makes for some really authentic and genuine content, so keep it up!
This video was insanely interesting to me because my experience with Adderall is the exact opposite. I was diagnosed with ADD in about 4th grade after visiting a psychologist. I had always been kind of an energetic and funny kid. Then I started taking Adderall and it made me feel dead inside. I became extremely reserved and developed a dull personality. By 7th grade I stopped taking it because I hated it so much. After I stopped taking it I noticed a huge change in my personality. I was more energetic and outgoing, always making jokes, I became the funny kid again. Freshman year in high school I was a quiet kid, pretty reserved, and I think a little anxious. Currently I'm 18, a freshman in college, and have a 4.0GPA and working at the same time. Instead of having trouble with studying and focusing in school, I now believe I have developed social anxiety and slight depression. I'm not a psychologist and don't have any scientific research, but I believe Adderall was a big contributor to my current mental state. I know several other people and some friends who have had a similar experience with Adderall. I don't think it's for everyone, and I think it is being wrongly prescribed to thousands of people. This theory would also help explain why there has been such a large jump in anxiety and depression within the last decade or so. Adderall is beneficial to many, but I think more research needs to be done on the long-term effects in has on the brain.
WTF Adderall for a 4th grader?!?! This world is fucked. Kids are supposed to be spontaneous and random, not lifeless and dull. I find it disgusting how these drugs are marketed to parents and kids. You are still young, and the brain makes substantial changes to it's structure every 2 years, so with a healthy lifestyle and counselling (Your campus most likely has counselling) I think you can heal your brain and mind and bring out the brighter you in less time than you think. First year of College can be tough though, and most people do suffer from anxiety. I think it is mainly the transition from high-school from seeing the same friends every day to just a few mates here and there on campus. My tip from personal experience would be to link up with some old friends that you had fun times with. Even if it has been a long time, or you might feel like a nuisance, they will probably appreciate it. Counselling also helps because you get to open up to a person who can give you an alternate perspective of your life.
Damn...with this single video you've turned your main channel into a journey for people to follow rather than a disjointed series of funny videos. Thereby subtly given each video, post-production, another layer of depth. I think this was really cool because this was half documentary half memoir. Well done man
What I respect most about you and your channel is the genuity behind your videos. It can be sensed by anyone and it is what makes me one of your strongest fans.
I don't really care about if people use it, I've used it a few times to get through tough assignments last minute (I would say at most 10 times in my life) the only issue I would say I have is that at times I noticed it made some assignments a little unfair... My only source of addie was a friend who got prescribed solely to sell it, so I couldn't afford to buy it very often, and could never convince my parents to let me get tested (I definitely don't have add, and I feel like most people don't, at least not enough to need to be prescribed) but I often saw people getting copious amounts of work done because they were constantly abusing it. So then you have kids like me turning in projects that were not bad by any means, being judged against projects done by a kid who doesn't have add being aided by adderall. I know at least half of the people I've ever had in any of my classes have abused it to some degree (and that includes just about every straight a student, to a higher degree).
@@luciiza_2116 Not as much as other drugs. Some folk's I've talked to have different reactions. I seem to have a contrary reaction and find it calming rather then a stimulant.
i know you dropped this video a while back but i just saw this and had to leave a comment.. I was diagnosed with ADD at a very early age (prob 6 or 7) and only stopped taking my adderall script in sophmore year of high school. Once i stopped taking it i went through some strange dis-associative effects and finally felt like myself. None of my other friends could understand what i went through and oddly enough i stumbled upon this video made by a youtuber with the same name as me. Keep making content dude. much appreciated.
At age 12 I was prescribed 70mg of Vyvanse. Wasn't helping me in school, worst part, my mom didn't like the answers on my quiz they gave me, so she changed the answers to make sure they'd prescribe me what she thought at the time would help. When I got off of it (due to lack of sleep and my appetite being nonexistent) on top of it not helping, I suddenly didn't know how to function. I was angry. I was irritable, sad. I had no idea that I was detoxing during this period either. Needless to say, taking medical meth isn't that good.
That was fantastic man! You're one of the very, very few CZcamsrs who are actually willing to open up about their own lives and give them a glimpse of their own personal journey and thats pretty powerful/engaging stuff. At the end when you said you've found yourself it definitely made me happy and I'm sure it did for others!
*This is really good. I hope you do more of this... Like, really delve into this. You've been personally affected & have a lot of personal experience. I think you could make an impact.* 💕
i took it for 6 years straight...i value much more than be able to "focus" on my job or whatnot. It changes your personality, social attributes and your bodys normality. Close to 10 months free and i can say i struggle with my ADD but like it this way tons more without adderall
Andrew, can you talk about the downsides / negatives you experienced from taking Adderall? I had a friend who used Adderall for a couple years and had amazing results but also horrible negative side effects, I'm curious to see if you had a similar experience.
Andrew, thank you so much for making this. This short film really altered my mindset and helped get me through a really hard time of myself. You can really sense the empathy and passion you put into this project, which is such an important pair of traits as a film-maker. This is the beginning of some truly great potential for you. Can't wait for the next short film/documentary. Your work inspires the hell out of me.
You remind me so much of me. I have been diagnosed with ADHD and have been taking Adderall since my freshmen year and now I'm a senior. I get that super high on top of the world and the social awkwardness. And when I stop taking it I feel less depressed
This is really great work Andrew, thanks for sharing your experiences. I think your video will help a lot of people, and even though you don't want to talk about the topic anymore, I would love to see more content like this. Keep it up man!
whether you are for or against adderall i will say this, i took addy in one of my college semesters because i was about to fail, i had social anxiety and depression. after taking adderall i was able to not only feel like a confident happy individual, but i managed to save my semester or school and experience a lot of new things. It helped my mind open a gate to another way of thinking in a way. Its hard to explain but adderall fucking changed my life in a big way and ill always be thankful for it. I never got addicted or dependent on addy in fact i havent taken addy in 5-6 months, while being able to keep the lessons/ way of thinking from when i did take it. idk maybe its just my crazy experience but ill never regret trying it.
I think it would be emotionally hard to make a video like this, but you have always been open and honest with us, so I'm not sure how hard or easy it was for you to make this at the time. I appreciate it and think it was well done. I'm glad to see/hear you are doing better :) And as I see in the comments, yes, the rapping was nice! Came so natural. Thank you for being vulnerable and making this video.
Hey i only watched this for the first time today. Get sober and stay sober, everyone's got ADD bro, it's how your friend Ary was saying, i don't think you need any medication. I've been sober for 6 years, no meds, nothing, sometimes when i'm reading or watching video i have to go back because i start thinking about too much stuff, but it's normal. Stay safe bro. Stay clean and serene.
Cant lie I'm kind of let down. First let me say the editing was great, good music choice, nice shots. But personally I was hoping for a more of an objective POV on this and something more from you. A lot of this was your friends talking about what they thought of it and that's great but we only really needed 1 or 2 of those clips. It's not like they're authorities on the topic (heck one of the guys says that himself). Personally I would have enjoyed it a lot more if you spoke in it more and gave more information. Something like: how much you were taking each day, when you'd take it, what the comedown was like, etc. And an important one: what recently in your life made you kick it it? So many questions left unanswered and instead all we got were a lot of like minded opinions from your friends who seemed to share the general opinion that adderall is over prescribed and that the drug aint good for your health. Show us something we don't know. Show us more of you. This feels like a cop out.
I think he opened it well. It was cool getting to see younger him and noticing all the little characteristics in his face and seeing how much he's changed. But after that I don't know if it really had a "personal touch" to it. You have to admit there was a lot of friend interviewing and even at the end his once friend tells Andrew not to use too many friend interviews. This should have been more about Andrew, less about his friends' opinions.
I know what you mean but its not really meant to be a scientific perspective - in this context what normal people think about the topic is actually more important
I guess thats fair. I was just looking forward to hearing something new or learning something about Andrew. A chance for a deeper connection between content maker and viewer.
adderal had good and bad side effects for me. it would unlock my intellectual potential, but at a price. I could get to my points and solve problems without my normal distractions, but at a price. would solve most of the usual set backs caused by my personality, but at a price. the price? gave me a whole new set of issues I wasn't familiar with controlling. like knowing when to shut up, since I'm usually extremely reserved. getting to sleep when I needed to. but the worst, the dependency. the psychological withdraws are rough. depression, zero energy, and zero focus.. you also build up a tolerance very quickly.
This shit is so dope. I have a lot of trouble being social, and it’s not because i’m “weird” (hopefully). It’s because sometimes i just don’t feel in my comfort zone. After watching this, i def need to look into this. Great video, keep making stuff like this PLEASE.
PatchesMetal who gives a shit about how they arr made they both do the same thing try both of them and then come talk to me son lol that's like saying powdered heroin and tar heroin are different dip shit or oxy cotton is any different than heroin
Dude, this was fantastic. Great job. I've been struggling with similar issues for years and lately have been thinking about talking to my doctor about Adderall. This was definitely eye opening for both sides of the argument. Thank you. Keep up the good work. This type of content is really great and helps to understand you more.
In all honesty 90% of the people on top in this world are on some type of medicine that makes them better...whether it be Adderall, cocaine, Xanax etc. Imo it's not bad to be on a "substance" each person knows themselves and their faults and if you can't fix your faults on your own then you should take advantage of the substances we have available in this day and age to aid your problem. Source - personal experiences with bankers, lawyers, doctors & business owners.
A.D.D. - Attention Deficit Disorder A deficit in attention to whom? To what? To when? It's all relative. It's usually noticed by teachers in school, but sitting down and listening to someone talk for hours is highly unnatural for human beings to be doing constantly, daily, for years. I'm pretty certain I could be diagnosed with it, but I don't want to be stuck at attention so constantly and so long. I like sporadic thought, it just needs to be harnessed and most of the time it's best harnessed in the arts, one of the most neglected subjects in public schools.
30 seconds in and this is already the most edgy thing i have ever seen
Wow, it's looking really good so far.
nah still edgy as shit
is being edgy a 'bad' thing? It looks like people are trying to make fun of someone who is different, idk.
+Nícolas Pimenta Nunes
lol, nothing wrong with being edgy, just that very first clip was just really edgy. we all act like that once in a while
+Eman oh, yea that's true.
Really cool video. I love the intro footage from when you were young. The freestyle is awesome. Even though it's with adderall, it's a perfect example of you being completely alive, and completely you. It inspires me. I think you and your viewers would benefit from this being on the main channel!
RossCreations I love you ross
This just made me look at the video from a whole other perspective. thank you Ross ✌
RossCreations adderall rules
the fact that THE ross creations commented under a ANDREW HALES video is actually fucking AMAZING
I’ve seen too many lives destroyed with adderral
This is something to be proud of.
you utter truth words
+The One Minds eeek
I've been sober from adderall for a year coming this 5th of September 2018! The side effects of taking it for many years (like 5-6yrs)I was prescribed it, and then quitting... have all been crap. I have suffered a great loss in life. No joke. I'm finally getting back my personality, my sense of humor, and my daydreaming old fun self again. I use to swear by this "pep pill," and now I know better. Good luck :)
If that was freestyle around 8:00, that was some seriously impressive shit lol
Alec Gugel it was a Rap he wrote called Adderal
Hell yeah lol. and to the shook ones beat, love it
was it a freestyle or a song called adderrall? I figured he was freestyling that while on adderall.
@@apolloparker4963 he was freestyling on the topic of adderral
freestyling is a common side effect
This should be up on the main channel Andrew. Not fucking donut diggers
That shit was funny lol but i agree this was really good
I agree. This is real. That parody is not good enough
upup you go!!
the audience on this channel is completely different from that audience though
No man, the donut digger video was funny as fuck
9.5/10 for the freestyle 👌🏾
not off the top by any means
listen at it with speed 1.5 its dopeeeee
1.25 is better imo
1.25 is tight 1.50 is too much
Once he said 'babe' I knew it was a written
This should win a Grammy
they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy, they gon think i won a grammy
Bad Karmaa - Alex Thesleff is one of them at the start.
Shut your dumbasses up. Its called an Oscar. Know the difference just like there, their, they're, etc.
@@TheWeaponzzz 8:15 grammy
@@TheWeaponzzz granny
The euphoria from the first few doses of Adderall is unmatched, it's all downhill from there.
That's why people use meth 😂 and stay skinny and die. You always chase the dragon of the first time, same with everything.
Then there's people like me, who actually have the type of ADHD that benefits from stimulants.
For me, adderal (and other stimulants such as caffeine) has the opposite effect of what you see in this video.
The first 2 minutes is basically me off of stimulants, and sure it looks fun in a 2 minute clip on youtube, but when it's your life, it's a fucking nightmare.
@@seankennedy9769 trust me. Take enough addy and u have no choice but to be wired tf up. Also addy makes me feel like shit never got euphoria from it
I feel the euphoria from Adderall when I'm doing something already fun. take a break works just like always. I don't like to chase euphoria that often round once a month to a year.
I have adhd to the max. I can't even describe the urge to comment with out watching this video in its entirety because I'm furiously excited as to how much I can relate to this. It gives you confidence, makes you feel normal sometimes. I abuse it, I'm addicted to it. I run out and feel useless and have serious self esteem issues. Always leaves me wishing we lived in a simpler time, one where I don't have bills, need to check emails, sit down and listen to authority all the time. Like the guy said in the beginning. I'm a hunter, my focus can only be on the hunt of something I want. Like food, I seek novelty, my mind thinks about what it wants to think about. Its something a person with good discipline to understand because they think everything is freewill, and that you get to decide what you accomplish and what you don't. Other times people just think you're fucking stupid when you just don't have the patience to sit and learn. Adderall fixes this but creates a multitude of other problems.
“Personal empowerment means deconditioning yourself from the values and the programs of the society and putting your own values and programs in place.”
― Terence McKenna
Can we talk about how Andrews rapping is actually legit
@@coolcat5421 Sure, it was a memorized written verse that was actually legit
well written. most rap is written. That’s how music works lmao
@@coolcat5421 I really don't think it was he was stumbling all over the place and struggled to find some words that rhymed - if it was memorized he wouldn't be struggling like that, especially toward the beginning. A lot of people can freestyle better than that but that was impressive for someone that isn't known for rapping.
Adderall never made me rap like that sadly
i like the way he straight up said he started youtube for the money, being honest man i love andrew man lol
Yea who would have thought
To everyone suffering with addiction you got this man you can live without it you can do it, going strong for 3 months now
should've definitely gone on the main channel ! Easily one of your most interesting videos
He wanted it connected with his name, Andrew Hales.
maan, the introduction to this video is one of my favorite things to watch of all time , it is better than spielberg stuff to me,
watching the intro makes me feel that I'm really seeing that other part of life that is very mysterious, the energy that i get from it is like watching aliens for real for the first time, maybe it sounds crazy but i watched that intro like 6 times in a 2 month period, watching it is like going to a museum in planet mars
So I watched this video and it's the first time I heard about ADD. I went to the doctor and he diagnosed me with Advanced ADD. I Have to Thank You Andrew very much. I'm 21 years old and I was living my whole life a lie. I'm really thankfull to you. Sorry for my bad English ;( Cheers from Poland man. Love your vlogs!
Well done, want to keep seeing you putting together bigger projects along with your usual content. looking forward to seeing how you keep progressing.
+alex rios fuck you bitch
Stop being fucking bitches about it, gave my opinion on his video. What the fuck do you expect? A bunch of prepubescent trolls commenting ignorant shit? You guys filled that void, now fuck off and reconsider your actions from now on.
+Matthew De La Ossa fuck you bitch
+Matthew Pitt I have all my pubes lil bitch
28 years old. Feel like my life is absolutely in shambles. Doctor put me on adderall last month after I was explaining my issues and why my life feels like it has become this way.
Changed everything. But, unfortunately, it was too late. I feel like a broken person still and like death is around the corner. Be it at my own will or not. I don't know what's going to happen and im scared.
thanks for this. made me feel something other than regret while i was watching. Watching these montages of you do awesome things in life is hard. like im happy for you but it makes me wonder what my life could have been like if i started this on time and got diagnosed early. ended up shutting everyone out of my life and just hiding. wasting away
Sorry you feel regrets about things that you could have done. Fulfillment comes from so many different experiences and it’s not wrong to compare what others have accomplished, but don’t let it give less meaning to the things in your life less fortunate people wouldn’t take for granted. Don’t worry man, you’ve come this far and you have a lot of life ahead of you. You have the ability to wake up tomorrow and change so many aspects of your life. It’s never too late to do and be better. Some things take time and that’s alright, well wishes from southern Illinois.
People look at people with ADD like there is something "wrong" with them that needs to be "fixed". There are a lot of different factors to consider when analyzing someone's behavior and brain function. I have a lot of ADD tendencies, but I've never been tested because my parents didn't think there was anything "wrong" with me. They understood that I learned differently, focused differently, acted a little differently, etc. They accepted that and helped me according to how I functioned. I have a way easier time focusing when I'm interested in something or when I'm good at something. They knew that, so they made sure they supported me in those things and encouraged me at what I was good at. My sister is great at sitting in one spot, school work, reading, focusing for extended periods of time, but I'm not. We are different and that's ok. I appreciate that my parents didn't try to diagnose me and get me on medication to make me more normal or like my sister. They just helped me be myself.
Holy crap. This speaks to me. Down to the date. I started taking adderall in 2012 too and it was amazing. That led to a 4 year addiction until I just stopped cold turkey and never went back to the doc. At some point you realize...being high on amphetamines is not...you. I had to quit. But my God was it awesome for several years. Loved that stuff. The focus and energy was so powerful for someone like me. Im not hyperactive. Im the opposite. So getting that amphetamine boost was another side of life for me. But at some point I just had to stop.
Yeah man Jesus Christ saved me from that stuff after 4 years too. I was down so bad, prayed one night asked for a sign, next day I saw a bumper sticker that said choose Jesus not drugs. Saved my life
@@nates4664 You're joking
@@garybuttherissilent5896 I’m not my friend
@@nates4664 Something as banal as a bumper sticker having a fundamental impact on your life seems a bit strange to say the least lol.
I'm 4 years clean from all of that stuff now!! And let me tell you, it does get better man! You can do this and you will be so glad you quit in he future trust me! Stay strong it's worth it
I took adderall from a buddy to help me study for a qualification exam in finance. I mean from the moment i took it (IR 20mg) you feel this wave of euphoric confidence just swallow your whole body. It's crazy, its pretty comparable to blow, the need to talk, the confidence, the activity, the brain function. Its all very similar. One can become extremely addicted. I didn't, the lack of sleep and appetite didnt really make the balance worth it. It helped with work and DEFINITELY with studying. Like if you have a big exam coming up, getting your hands on it will work a world of difference. It's really a wonder drug for introverts TBH. My practice exam scores went from like 55% avg up to 75%+ avg in a matter of a week. You literally remember everything, it was like 6 hours after my exam and I could remember word-for-word the questions on the test. It's pretty awesome. Be careful though, those with addictive personalities might take a negative turn. Only downside was the awful insomnia and no desire to eat. My appetite would be suppressed for almost 24 hours. Solid drug though. Hope this helps anyone thinking about using it.
robert donoghue I'm telling
Sounds just like when you’re on MDMA. Euphoria, talkative, lack of appetite. I guess lot of Amphetamines do that to you.
thanks
Almost as good as blow? I’ve done both multiple times, and I’m talking good quality blow. Adderall is waaaay stronger and longer lasting than cocaine
You made me aware of these effects, before, during, and now after using. I want to thank you for your wisdom.
Never seen such a real dude before. So open minded, honest and sensitive person, who shares observation about his own flaws. That's the true strength of a man is.
"King of Awkward | A Film About Adderall"? Yeah, more like "King of Awkward | A Film About bro, why haven't you used my FIREY ASS FLAMEY ASS FUCKIN ASS BEATS yet?
I only thumbed up because you used all caps
His freestyle was actually kind of dope.
L
Igneous_is_my_Alias That's what they're for
lmaooooo
Main channel content alert
I mean this will definitely draw more attention to your 2nd channel though
You inspired us to begin to challenge ourselves in social situations and start up our channel. Thanks!
just as a TLDR, Andrew towards the end reveals he doesn't take Adderall nearly as often as he used to when he propelled his first channel. he acknowledges the outcomes of using adderall however. this episode is really well made, you can see why eventually he'll try to transition into documentaries.
So many people in this country are prescribed shit they don't need. The pharmaceutical industry is worth billions. I was put on adderall when I was nine and that shit messed me up. It made me focus and calm down in school but it killed my creativity and I found that I needed to take it or I would feel lost in me head. I stopped when I was 12 and I just started smoking weed and doing yoga in the morning and now I find that my energy is way more focused. Thanks for sharing ur story Andrew, and don't be so hard on yourself, your one of the funniest truthful people on CZcams and I respect what you do. Hope to see some more videos soon.
I laughed SO HARD when he let that dog out while dancing
Fresh freestyle.
i love you man. you did something with me, i dont know. im watching your stuff since a while, normally i hate vlogs and all this stuff, but you are so interestingly deep and calm with so much problems, i think i see myself so much in you. keep it up.
I like how at the beginning, you started vibing with your dog and your dog was vibing with you and then you all of sudden weren't feeling the dog anymore so you open the door knowing he's worked up enough to just dip out and then go back to dancing by yourself.
been sober off that shit for 7 months now and every day is better keep strong 💪 my man
Amazing first 3.5 mins. The mood of it was perfect, it was well edited and it gave a great insight into your life with adderall.
Then it was just a bunch of interviews with people who had few credentials and gave bland statements.
Andrew I'm sure you'll see this cause I'm early. Love this! Love the direction you're taking this channel
Best Film ever :D, helps me alot,because ive add to so ty Andrew
*too
best film ever? wow
OSCAR!
kids gonna kidd
doubt it
This year I went to the clinic for a check-up, and after the visit I was diagnosed with some depression and ADD. I got prescribed Vyvanse and it was the most incredible thing to happen to my university career, but more importantly, my life. I had fear that my success might be tied to an illegitimate reasoning, but your video helped a lot with me accepting this help. Great job man.
I’ve just discovered you recently and and feel your a brother from another mother. Love you buddy and thank you for your openness. I’ve only done adderall recreational a few times. But I smoke and drink to open myself up. I can relate. Love your dancing and freestyle. Hoops aren’t bad either. Can’t wait to watch your transition to the next stage. Whatever that is. Your friend, Joe
For some reason I got goose bumps from around 2:35 to 3:24. I just felt sort of inspired, in awe of Andrew's achievements. Sort of a bittersweet feeling because it was (partly) thanks to drugs.
The music and sleek editing contributes to create this effect of course, great job Andrew
Yes, it went pretty hard.
This is main channel material, why not post it on your main?
For sure, really interesting.
But don't you think the people subscribed to this channel care more about who Andrew is and what he has been through. Idk
People on the main channel are there for pranks they don't really know or care about who is making them tbh
+Makenzie Moon . I kind of agree but everyone one on his main channel knows his pranks are real so I would assume they would enjoy this mini documentary of him.
The main channel is his prank channel and this channel is the behind the scenes and his life. This surely fite the "his life" category.
I think Andrew is saying Adderall never healed his core struggles when it came to self-confidence and personal vulnerability, but only exacerbated them, hence the creation of hundreds of awkward videos. Andrew previously stated his early videos were never easy and affected him. It was after significantly reducing his consumption that Andrew and others could more genuinely enjoy himself for who he is.
This is the best comment on this video I have read.
True
from all the bad stuff I ingest on the internet, sometimes you find things like this and think, maybe the internet isn't such a bad place, a way to connect to people you don't actually know, Thanks Andrew for being honest on the internet. This was nice.
5:26 "I honestly dont know enough to say" this guy is my hero of the day
When you are reflecting on it all at the end, it looks like you're trying to put on a laughing face and make light of it all, but deep down I think there is something more going on. I think some dark days came from that Adderall.
The realest and most honest CZcamsr out there
This is such a different experience for when I was tested and diagnosed with ADHD. First, I had to go through 7 hours of testing over 3 days. Then, I had to visit a psychiatrist and go through multiple medications before I could find one without terrible side effects. I ended up with the dose for a 7 year old of Adderall (5mg) and that works perfect for me.
I don’t even remember doing any testing I just remember being on the shit one day for 7 years
I don’t remember a test but I did go to a psychiatrist and never thought much of it but yeah she gave me adderall and I loved it cuz I literally do everything on it
You got fucked over big time😂😂😂
I think Andrew is one of the best youtubers out there because he's real. He doesn't edit out the ums, he doesnt beg you to like and subscribe at the end of every video. I've never said it before, but I think Andrew's videos are the most like a "friend" because of this. People love to say their friends with the huge vloggers because they know all the intimate parts of their life, but let's be honest, they're just another fan. With Andrew, even tho we're all just fans, I feel like this level of realism that he maintains with his audience makes for some really authentic and genuine content, so keep it up!
This video was insanely interesting to me because my experience with Adderall is the exact opposite. I was diagnosed with ADD in about 4th grade after visiting a psychologist. I had always been kind of an energetic and funny kid. Then I started taking Adderall and it made me feel dead inside. I became extremely reserved and developed a dull personality. By 7th grade I stopped taking it because I hated it so much. After I stopped taking it I noticed a huge change in my personality. I was more energetic and outgoing, always making jokes, I became the funny kid again. Freshman year in high school I was a quiet kid, pretty reserved, and I think a little anxious. Currently I'm 18, a freshman in college, and have a 4.0GPA and working at the same time. Instead of having trouble with studying and focusing in school, I now believe I have developed social anxiety and slight depression. I'm not a psychologist and don't have any scientific research, but I believe Adderall was a big contributor to my current mental state. I know several other people and some friends who have had a similar experience with Adderall. I don't think it's for everyone, and I think it is being wrongly prescribed to thousands of people. This theory would also help explain why there has been such a large jump in anxiety and depression within the last decade or so. Adderall is beneficial to many, but I think more research needs to be done on the long-term effects in has on the brain.
WTF Adderall for a 4th grader?!?! This world is fucked. Kids are supposed to be spontaneous and random, not lifeless and dull. I find it disgusting how these drugs are marketed to parents and kids. You are still young, and the brain makes substantial changes to it's structure every 2 years, so with a healthy lifestyle and counselling (Your campus most likely has counselling) I think you can heal your brain and mind and bring out the brighter you in less time than you think.
First year of College can be tough though, and most people do suffer from anxiety. I think it is mainly the transition from high-school from seeing the same friends every day to just a few mates here and there on campus. My tip from personal experience would be to link up with some old friends that you had fun times with. Even if it has been a long time, or you might feel like a nuisance, they will probably appreciate it. Counselling also helps because you get to open up to a person who can give you an alternate perspective of your life.
UNCHARTED adderall effects people with or without ADD differently. in fact, one if the ways they diagnose you is by seeing your reaction to the drugs
yeah I agree, Adderall shouldn't be handed-out like candy. appreciate the feedback. good day to you
2:30 - start of the best part
That freestyle was siiiick
I like the quote at the end
If you want to delve into the idea of being "lost in thought" you gotta check out Eckhart Tolle
Why does the beginning feel like an H3H3 exe video
Wow Andrew, Great moves! keep it up, proud of you.
*great moves
edited thx
Because you have never seen any early 2000s/90s videos before
Damn...2006 is now early 2000s
Damn...with this single video you've turned your main channel into a journey for people to follow rather than a disjointed series of funny videos. Thereby subtly given each video, post-production, another layer of depth. I think this was really cool because this was half documentary half memoir. Well done man
What I respect most about you and your channel is the genuity behind your videos. It can be sensed by anyone and it is what makes me one of your strongest fans.
I don't really care about if people use it, I've used it a few times to get through tough assignments last minute (I would say at most 10 times in my life) the only issue I would say I have is that at times I noticed it made some assignments a little unfair... My only source of addie was a friend who got prescribed solely to sell it, so I couldn't afford to buy it very often, and could never convince my parents to let me get tested (I definitely don't have add, and I feel like most people don't, at least not enough to need to be prescribed) but I often saw people getting copious amounts of work done because they were constantly abusing it. So then you have kids like me turning in projects that were not bad by any means, being judged against projects done by a kid who doesn't have add being aided by adderall. I know at least half of the people I've ever had in any of my classes have abused it to some degree (and that includes just about every straight a student, to a higher degree).
I went 50 years with undiagnosed ADHD and finally took aderall OMG it helps. A lot of stuff didn’t need to be hard.
doesnt it have negative side effects though in the long term that make it not worth it?
@@luciiza_2116 Not as much as other drugs. Some folk's I've talked to have different reactions. I seem to have a contrary reaction and find it calming rather then a stimulant.
@@spacetrucker2196Im very curious how this comment aged
@@BuzzBuzzImaWasp yep, tried a few others too L-Amph over D-Amph is my preference.
INSPIRATIONAL, POWERFUL. that is all
i know you dropped this video a while back but i just saw this and had to leave a comment.. I was diagnosed with ADD at a very early age (prob 6 or 7) and only stopped taking my adderall script in sophmore year of high school. Once i stopped taking it i went through some strange dis-associative effects and finally felt like myself. None of my other friends could understand what i went through and oddly enough i stumbled upon this video made by a youtuber with the same name as me. Keep making content dude. much appreciated.
At age 12 I was prescribed 70mg of Vyvanse. Wasn't helping me in school, worst part, my mom didn't like the answers on my quiz they gave me, so she changed the answers to make sure they'd prescribe me what she thought at the time would help.
When I got off of it (due to lack of sleep and my appetite being nonexistent) on top of it not helping, I suddenly didn't know how to function. I was angry. I was irritable, sad. I had no idea that I was detoxing during this period either. Needless to say, taking medical meth isn't that good.
What your mom did sounds unethical at best... it kind of sounds illegal
that freestyle was so fucking fire
Iove to trigger that dopamine flow by freestyling instead of triggering a freestyle when you enhanced your dopamine levels 👌
The first minute of this vid was me the first time I took ecstacy. "I didn't know someone could feel this way." Lol
This should be on your main channel, its very well put together
That was fantastic man! You're one of the very, very few CZcamsrs who are actually willing to open up about their own lives and give them a glimpse of their own personal journey and thats pretty powerful/engaging stuff. At the end when you said you've found yourself it definitely made me happy and I'm sure it did for others!
*this production was made on addrerall*
owh my gadh, im suprised, ohm my gadh, i cant believe it
woah literally every break I take from Adderall I feel the same way. but after a while I get stuck. The worst kind of stuck.
that rap was the bomb
*This is really good. I hope you do more of this... Like, really delve into this. You've been personally affected & have a lot of personal experience. I think you could make an impact.* 💕
i took it for 6 years straight...i value much more than be able to "focus" on my job or whatnot. It changes your personality, social attributes and your bodys normality.
Close to 10 months free and i can say i struggle with my ADD but like it this way tons more without adderall
Andrew, can you talk about the downsides / negatives you experienced from taking Adderall? I had a friend who used Adderall for a couple years and had amazing results but also horrible negative side effects, I'm curious to see if you had a similar experience.
This is my favourite video he has ever made
1:45 did Bonnie time travelled?
No that's his dog Tara. Same type of dog as Tara, she's old now. Checks vlogs from a few weeks ago.
ET Phone Home i know, i was joking
Baaahhhhhhniiiieeee
Andrew, thank you so much for making this. This short film really altered my mindset and helped get me through a really hard time of myself. You can really sense the empathy and passion you put into this project, which is such an important pair of traits as a film-maker. This is the beginning of some truly great potential for you. Can't wait for the next short film/documentary. Your work inspires the hell out of me.
You remind me so much of me. I have been diagnosed with ADHD and have been taking Adderall since my freshmen year and now I'm a senior. I get that super high on top of the world and the social awkwardness. And when I stop taking it I feel less depressed
"I totally spaced out right there." AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I love that your dance moves are the same as they were when you were 16 hahaha
Andrew, you have no idea how special you are.
Relax
Lol special in what way.
joey smith I meant it and a good respectful way. I wasn’t trying to be mean or funny.
This is really great work Andrew, thanks for sharing your experiences. I think your video will help a lot of people, and even though you don't want to talk about the topic anymore, I would love to see more content like this. Keep it up man!
whether you are for or against adderall i will say this, i took addy in one of my college semesters because i was about to fail, i had social anxiety and depression. after taking adderall i was able to not only feel like a confident happy individual, but i managed to save my semester or school and experience a lot of new things. It helped my mind open a gate to another way of thinking in a way. Its hard to explain but adderall fucking changed my life in a big way and ill always be thankful for it. I never got addicted or dependent on addy in fact i havent taken addy in 5-6 months, while being able to keep the lessons/ way of thinking from when i did take it. idk maybe its just my crazy experience but ill never regret trying it.
That rap was genius by the way
Guy at 4:20 on the left looks like Rick Grimes off the walking dead.
wut? hes a younger rick
holy shit, that's just as spot on as my "Haley Joel Osment" discovery on different video
CORAL!?!
I came to the comments for this. Was not disappointed.
He is Rick.
RELEASE A WHOLE MIXTAPE WHILE YOU OFF THE ADDERAL BRUH YO ASS FINNA BE RICH FOE REAL
I think it would be emotionally hard to make a video like this, but you have always been open and honest with us, so I'm not sure how hard or easy it was for you to make this at the time. I appreciate it and think it was well done. I'm glad to see/hear you are doing better :) And as I see in the comments, yes, the rapping was nice! Came so natural. Thank you for being vulnerable and making this video.
Hey i only watched this for the first time today. Get sober and stay sober, everyone's got ADD bro, it's how your friend Ary was saying, i don't think you need any medication. I've been sober for 6 years, no meds, nothing, sometimes when i'm reading or watching video i have to go back because i start thinking about too much stuff, but it's normal. Stay safe bro. Stay clean and serene.
Cant lie I'm kind of let down. First let me say the editing was great, good music choice, nice shots. But personally I was hoping for a more of an objective POV on this and something more from you. A lot of this was your friends talking about what they thought of it and that's great but we only really needed 1 or 2 of those clips. It's not like they're authorities on the topic (heck one of the guys says that himself).
Personally I would have enjoyed it a lot more if you spoke in it more and gave more information. Something like: how much you were taking each day, when you'd take it, what the comedown was like, etc. And an important one: what recently in your life made you kick it it? So many questions left unanswered and instead all we got were a lot of like minded opinions from your friends who seemed to share the general opinion that adderall is over prescribed and that the drug aint good for your health. Show us something we don't know. Show us more of you.
This feels like a cop out.
agreed
I think he opened it well. It was cool getting to see younger him and noticing all the little characteristics in his face and seeing how much he's changed. But after that I don't know if it really had a "personal touch" to it. You have to admit there was a lot of friend interviewing and even at the end his once friend tells Andrew not to use too many friend interviews. This should have been more about Andrew, less about his friends' opinions.
I know what you mean but its not really meant to be a scientific perspective - in this context what normal people think about the topic is actually more important
I guess thats fair. I was just looking forward to hearing something new or learning something about Andrew. A chance for a deeper connection between content maker and viewer.
if you're looking for a POV go and watch lisa ann lmao
I wish this was 30-60 minutes longer.
adderal had good and bad side effects for me. it would unlock my intellectual potential, but at a price. I could get to my points and solve problems without my normal distractions, but at a price. would solve most of the usual set backs caused by my personality, but at a price. the price? gave me a whole new set of issues I wasn't familiar with controlling. like knowing when to shut up, since I'm usually extremely reserved. getting to sleep when I needed to. but the worst, the dependency. the psychological withdraws are rough. depression, zero energy, and zero focus.. you also build up a tolerance very quickly.
I already have those things, but I need that focus to be successful
This shit is so dope. I have a lot of trouble being social, and it’s not because i’m “weird” (hopefully). It’s because sometimes i just don’t feel in my comfort zone. After watching this, i def need to look into this. Great video, keep making stuff like this PLEASE.
Andrew you are truly a filmmaker and a story teller. Fantastically done.
That was an awesome video
Yoo wtf I find you randomly here hahahah
That’s crazy big fan of yours sharney
This video made me cry for some reason
The come down from adderall are the worst.
Max Werner tell me about it..
Yeah I get really depressed coming down from it
Meth*
PatchesMetal who gives a shit about how they arr made they both do the same thing try both of them and then come talk to me son lol that's like saying powdered heroin and tar heroin are different dip shit or oxy cotton is any different than heroin
Gabriel Villegas well they are different, perhaps the word you're looking for is similar?
Dude, this was fantastic. Great job. I've been struggling with similar issues for years and lately have been thinking about talking to my doctor about Adderall. This was definitely eye opening for both sides of the argument. Thank you. Keep up the good work. This type of content is really great and helps to understand you more.
Man that intro just describes Adderral so perfectly. Great job.
In all honesty 90% of the people on top in this world are on some type of medicine that makes them better...whether it be Adderall, cocaine, Xanax etc. Imo it's not bad to be on a "substance" each person knows themselves and their faults and if you can't fix your faults on your own then you should take advantage of the substances we have available in this day and age to aid your problem. Source - personal experiences with bankers, lawyers, doctors & business owners.
I thought this was super well made. Loved that opening especially.
7:50 That freestyle was fire yo
This is something you should be proud of Andrew! Your parcour, your videos and most importantly yourself know without daily use of adderall
A.D.D. - Attention Deficit Disorder
A deficit in attention to whom? To what? To when? It's all relative. It's usually noticed by teachers in school, but sitting down and listening to someone talk for hours is highly unnatural for human beings to be doing constantly, daily, for years. I'm pretty certain I could be diagnosed with it, but I don't want to be stuck at attention so constantly and so long. I like sporadic thought, it just needs to be harnessed and most of the time it's best harnessed in the arts, one of the most neglected subjects in public schools.