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By Ben Bleything In late 2011, at age 30, I was diagnosed with ADHD. This is the story of how I noticed something was wrong and eventually got treatment. I'll talk about how ADHD is defined, what it looks like for me, how it has affected my life, and what I did to help myself. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/FG10/
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The video "Better Living Through ADHD" features Ben Bleything discussing his personal journey following an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 30, detailing how ADHD has manifested in his life and the strategies he used to cope. He begins by recounting his long-standing issues with memory and attention, citing instances of forgetfulness, difficulty starting tasks, and challenges in maintaining focus during conversations. Key points of discussion include: - **Early Life and Education**: Bleything describes how he struggled academically, graduating high school with a low GPA due to what was misconstrued as laziness. His intelligence was recognized, but his ADHD symptoms hindered his performance. - **Career Challenges**: After leaving college, he experienced difficulties maintaining employment due to fluctuations in interest and motivation, resulting in burnout and frequent job changes. He explains how financial motivation helped him initially, but long-term issues persisted. - **Seeking Help**: With encouragement from peers and mentors, he began to understand the importance of seeking professional help, leading to a life-changing encounter with the book "Delivered from Distraction." This prompted him to finally reach out for psychiatric support. - **Understanding ADHD**: Bleything provides an overview of ADHD, outlining symptoms based on the DSM-5 criteria, which he relates to his own experiences. He distinguishes between inattentive and hyperactive symptoms, sharing personal anecdotes to illustrate their impact on daily life. - **Coping Strategies**: He discusses various approaches for managing ADHD, such as medication, therapy, and adapting work conditions to enhance productivity. The importance of finding suitable treatments tailored to the individual is emphasized. - **Positive Aspects of ADHD**: Bleything presents ADHD not just as a disorder, but as a collection of traits that can lead to creative problem-solving and unique perspectives. He shares how ADHD traits can also manifest as strengths in social observations and spontaneous creativity. In conclusion, Bleything hopes his story helps others recognize their own potential and encourages viewers to seek understanding and support for their ADHD struggles. He stresses the importance of proactive steps in addressing ADHD, including professional consultations and community support.
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