ADD Almost Killed Him… Until It Saved Him 🔁

“I thought being different meant I was broken… but what if being broken is what makes me unbreakable?”

That’s Derek — six months after an Adderall-fueled collapse nearly ended everything. This isn’t your typical mental health glow-up. No soft lighting. No viral comeback. Just a kid who got tired of running from his own brain. And finally learned how to run with it.

 

Derek used ADD as an excuse until it nearly took his life. What started as late assignments and missed dates turned into a cocktail of energy drinks, unprescribed Adderall, and denial. Until one all-nighter — meant to fix everything — landed him in the hospital.

But rock bottom didn’t destroy him. It rewired him.

In this episode, we unpack how Derek flipped ADD from a crutch into his edge — not by pretending to be neurotypical, but by owning his difference. You'll hear about the brutal wake-up call from his sister, a game-changing confession from his girlfriend, and the YouTube channel that made him a role model for millions.

If you’ve ever felt like your diagnosis defines you… this one’s for you. Because your difference isn’t your flaw — it’s your feature. The future version of you? They’re not waiting for perfect. They’re waiting for real.