How to ADHD the WEBSITE! Post ideas here!

I'm a newly diagnosed "58" year old..... I love your videos! How about some type of resources that will help our non-add spouses?

Of course! :)

yes! I want to include resources for every country possible, and I might need help -- feel free to let me know if there are resources you think should be included!

How to ADHD

Can you pretty pls include resources for those of us in 🇨🇦 too? We ❤️ your channel!

I concur! Hearts need enlightenment and resources, too!

PackPuppy

ADHD Quick Start "I've just realized that I might/probably have ADHD. What do I do first?!" (The idea is to give a very basic overall understanding of ADHD short enough to not trigger overwhelm.) 1. Make it clear that an official diagnosis from a professional who is *highly* experienced with ADHD is essential. Many other conditions can look like ADHD, so self-diagnosis is not good enough. In fact, it can be dangerous since treatments for ADHD can worsen some of those conditions. Link some resources (at the end, #8 below) about how to get an official diagnosis wherever they are. For instance, here in British Columbia, not many doctors/psychiatrists/psychologists know much (if anything) about ADHD, so it's been a struggle for me to find someone who could diagnose me; a link that would have given me a head-start would have been a huge help. 2. Briefly outline the typical emotional rollercoaster that many adults experience after diagnosis. I've seen it described in different places, but recalling from the top of my head, it goes something like: relief at finally understanding what in the hell is going on with them, anger at not being diagnosed earlier (by parents, teachers, etc.), sadness at realizing what undiagnosed ADHD has cost them (for example, some marriages could have been saved if they'd known sooner), frustration at having to learn about and implement workarounds for the ADHD symptoms that are negatively impacting them, excitement at how some ADHD benefits can be applied to their lives, and finally, general happiness that they do have ADHD. 3. A thumbnail of the types, subtypes, and possibly sub-sub-types of ADHD, with a brief mention that "ADD" isn't technically a correct term anymore, but is still used anyway because it's shorter to type/say than "ADHD inattention subtype". 4. Why ADHD meds are important, the ordeal of finding the right one(s), what meds can do for you, and most importantly, what they CANNOT do for you. "Pills are not skills." Mention that after trying meds, some people ultimately choose to not use them, which is fine if that's what they feel works best for them. (Spousal/family/friend feedback should first be considered!) 5. High-level overview of the main ADHD symptoms. Have links (in #8 below) to the "not main" symptoms, more detailed descriptions, and coping strategies (bullet journals, social skills coaching, ADHD-savvy career counselors, etc.) 6. Some of the advantages of having ADHD once the not-advantages have been dealt with. 7. Why it's great to have (harnessed) ADHD! 8. All footnotes, links, and resources for really digging deeper into ADHD now that the overview is established, including links to organizations such as CADDAC, events like the ADHD World Congress, and of course "How To ADHD" and "TotallyADD". I think it important for these to be at the end and NOT scattered throughout the overview so that the user is more likely to get the overall understanding before going down the rabbit hole adding details to an incomplete picture.

PackPuppy

that's a phenomenal idea, thank you! What kind of info were you needing when you first started out?

How to ADHD

I would love to see an "ADHD For Beginners" section. When I was first diagnosed and went searching for info about ADHD, I found so much so quickly that I immediately hit overwhelm and shut down. I'd have loved to have had a "Quick Start Manual" that gave me a decent overview, then eased me a little more gently into the details. Thankee!

PackPuppy

I would love to see articles that are companions to the videos. This way when the video references products, research, or services we could add the associated article to Evernote for future reference. Videos don't really translate well to Evernote without *gasp* note taking. ;) For example, the fidget cube review might have a pro's/cons chart, links to where to find the official cube, and of course a written version of the review which I could link/email to friends and family for Christmas gift ideas.

Jim Davies

Basic resources and FAQ for us, plus friends and family would be awesome! It's hard to find reliable information to share with family about ADHD, that really sum up what is is (besides your channel of course!)

Easily navigable and searchable! Casey from Ravelry built the literal best search I've ever used, it searches every single nook and cranny and has lots of filters that can be applied. Also, I've not looked yet to see if you've created them but themed playlists of videos like organisation, self-worth, or dealing with people.

A section where people could organize meetups around the country (or possibly world) could be helpful. A general resource area which would include subsections for doctors, medicine, general helpful objects, e.g. Fidget Toys, etc. A forum also seems like an integral part of the website.

Yay!! How about a massive but easy to navigate FAQ SECTION. And a section especially for hearts, where they can find information to help their loved ones.

I actually really like that -- a "pep talk" magic 8 ball-type thing to counter our automatic negative thoughts! Automatic positive thoughts!

How to ADHD

a topic suggetsion place

A section just to tell me I am awesome. LOL JK, but ways to talk to fellows, ways to contact you, ways to submit fan stuff, ways to buy shite, ways to post our stuff, where we can leave advice, links to everything.

An awesome private forum would be awesome!

Resource section that includes the 'links down below' from the videos.