ADD & Loving It?! (Full PBS Documentary)

ADD & Loving It?! answers all your questions: What’s the difference between ADHD and ADD? Is ADHD a real diagnosis? Can adults be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? What are the symptoms of ADHD? Do I have ADHD? Is there an ADHD test I can take? Do I have to take medication for ADHD? #adhd #neurodiversity #documentary Support us on Patreon   / rickgreenpatreon   Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @rickhasadhd   Website https://rickhasadhd.com/ ADD & Loving It?! is widely considered the best program about ADHD and ADD ever made. A ground-breaking blend of humor, hope, and hard science that busts the myths and controversy disorder around Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, this video has won accolades and gratitude from millions of viewers, transforming lives around the world. Join comedian Patrick McKenna (The Red Green Show, Traders) as he seeks a diagnosis for adult ADHD and discovers the facts from an impressive array of ADHD experts, some of whom have ADHD themselves. Along the way, Patrick reveals how his life as a husband and father are affected by ADHD, sharing candid stories as he and his wife Janis pursue his diagnosis. Co-starring and directed by fellow comedian Rick Green, (Bill on The Red Green Show) this program has liberated millions of people from shame, guilt, fear, and frustration. As one fan wrote, “Everything I thought I knew about ADHD was wrong! Thank you!” Funny, moving, and transformative, this fascinating documentary will hold you spellbound. Yes, even if you have ADHD! If you watch only one video about ADHD, this is the one! Want more? Support Rick Green via Patreon   / rickgreenpatreon   as he continues to make more videos. You get access to exclusive previews, ad-free content, webinars, and chat rooms with an amazing community of like-minded folks. This video is for entertainment purposes only. Copyright Big Brain Productions 2024. All Rights Reserved. Copyright: Big Brain Productions Inc. Chapters: 00:54 Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD and ADD 01:44 It's not all bad news 03:20 Myths and misinformation 04:52 Be careful who you tell 05:33 Positive attributes 06:54 What is ADHD / ADD? 08:58 Genes involved 09:20 How many people have ADHD / ADD? 09:49 ADHD / ADD and Learning Disorders 10:04 Busting Myths 10:53 Is there one clear symptom? 11:49 Why is a diagnosis important? 13:20 Tests for ADHD / ADD 13:40 What to look for 15:16 DSM criteria for ADHD 16:10 Common adult ADHD traits 22:09 Diagnosing adult ADHD 25:29 Does everyone have ADHD? 26:03 Four aspects of focus 28:36 What is it like to have ADHD? 29:39 Why do people with ADHD like chaos? 31:50 Do we behave this way on purpose? 32:44 Is adult ADHD hard to spot? 35:21 Self esteem and it's importance 37:20 What happens after I've been diagnosed? 39:02 Diagnosed. Now what? 39:23 Five keys to success 48:08 Medication 54:31 Summary 56:27 closing credits