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Nerris Nassiri

ADHD Patient Stories

Nerris is a writer, host, and filmmaker from Los Angeles. He has produced over 50 films and videos about ADHD and mental illness.

Overview

Published
29 Articles, 1 Video
Location
Los Angeles, United States

Nerris' History with the Condition

Living with ADHD, anxiety, and mild depression, Nerris advocates for people to overcome the stigma of mental illness and spread empathy.

Nerris has produced over 50 films and videos about mental illness for The Mighty. They've been seen by over 100,000,000 people online.

Nerris says: 

"I had insomnia from the age of 2. I learned seven instruments in high school because I couldn't focus on one. In college, I changed my major 28 times.

"Finally, at age 23, I began seeing a therapist for some anxiety and mild depression issues and got a bonus diagnosis of ADHD after explaining my strange relationship with caffeine. 

"Now that I know I have ADHD, I've enjoyed reviewing my life pre-diagnosis. Now, I understand why and how my brain draws so many strange conclusions and calculations. It's been a blast."

The information presented is solely for educational purposes, not as specific advice for the evaluation, management, or treatment of any condition.

NPS-ALL-NP-00929 April 2023

Published Articles

ADHD Resolutions: Making It Past the Mid-Year Slump
5 mins
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Nerris Nassiri

ADHD Resolutions: Making It Past the Mid-Year Slump

9 ADHD Myths I Believed – Before I was Diagnosed
5 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

9 ADHD Myths I Believed – Before I was Diagnosed

Being Latino with ADHD: A Personal Overview
2 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

Being Latino with ADHD: A Personal Overview

6 Productivity Hacks for ADHD
4 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

6 Productivity Hacks for ADHD

My Money Management Tips for People With ADHD
7 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

My Money Management Tips for People With ADHD

8 Things I Wish People Knew About ADHD
3 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

8 Things I Wish People Knew About ADHD

How I’ve Wrestled with ADHD and Anxiety
4 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

How I’ve Wrestled with ADHD and Anxiety

Movie and TV Characters That Give Life to My ADHD Symptoms
6 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

Movie and TV Characters That Give Life to My ADHD Symptoms

Favorite Holiday Gifts for People with ADHD
4 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

Favorite Holiday Gifts for People with ADHD

How I (Finally) Chose My College Major
5 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

How I (Finally) Chose My College Major

Study Hacks That Worked for my ADHD
6 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

Study Hacks That Worked for my ADHD

What My Depression Feels Like
5 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

What My Depression Feels Like

What I Know Now: Reflecting on Childhood, Post-ADHD Diagnosis
6 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

What I Know Now: Reflecting on Childhood, Post-ADHD Diagnosis

4 Relationship Struggles with ADHD (and How to Overcome Them)
6 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

4 Relationship Struggles with ADHD (and How to Overcome Them)