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Self compassion meditation

New and late Dx woman here, dealing with grief, shame, despair. Underperforming in so many areas and just not being able to “get it done”. Lots of negative...

New and late Dx woman here, dealing with grief, shame, despair. Underperforming...

Lilwonder

•2 days ago

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ADHD Conference?

Has anyone been to an adhd conference? I see one happening in November at Anaheim CA which is within a days ride for me. I'm wondering if it would be worth the...

Has anyone been to an adhd conference? I see one happening in November at Anahei...

Late-Cat48

•2 days ago

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Does it sound familiar?

I read this story to the ADHD kids group that I coach, they loved it. Hope you like it too. One day Thomas Edison came home and gave a paper to his mother....

I read this story to the ADHD kids group that I coach, they loved it. Hope you l...

CreationInProgress

•2 days ago

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first time here

Adddadd0dittle

•2 days ago

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ADHD life

I did not believe I had ADHD when I was late diagnosed 13 years ago. (By then the damage was done.) I did not really believe it, because I didn't know...

I did not believe I had ADHD when I was late diagnosed 13 years ago. (By then...

Choya526

•2 days ago

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Paradoxical reaction to neuroactive substances

I stumbled across something interesting tied to brain structure and ADHD- Paradoxical reaction to neuroactive substances. Basically, as a result of the...

I stumbled across something interesting tied to brain structure and ADHD- Parado...

Old_Owl

•3 days ago

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scholarships

saw the conversation, and wanted to know if u could anything; so, I did a quick chat-gpt search and came up with these: Certainly! Here are a few more...

saw the conversation, and wanted to know if u could anything; so, I did a quick ...

NotAChevy

•4 days ago

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Thinking about returning to school - found out something ironic

I've been wanting to return to college and finish my bachelor's degree for many years. I haven't been able to afford it, and can't get federal student loans...

I've been wanting to return to college and finish my bachelor's degree for many ...

STEM_Dad

•5 days ago

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Help with awareness at work

I've been discussing adjustments at work due to being in a very distracting open office. In the first instance, my employer has offered some Perspex screens...

I've been discussing adjustments at work due to being in a very distracting open...

NoahUK

•6 days ago

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spouse adhd ruining life

so hard to deal with the complicated aspects of adhd in a relationship. looking for support thanks

so hard to deal with the complicated aspects of adhd in a relationship. lookin...

Jagulars

•6 days ago

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CBT Book for Adult ADHD (Book)

Hello, All! I just started this book, but thought a quick review might be in order. The CBT Book For Adult ADHD guides us through what it means to have ADHD,...

Hello, All! I just started this book, but thought a quick review might be in or...

NotAChevy

•8 days ago

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ADHD assessment device may be coming soon

Interesting news: There is a company which has developed a device that they claim can test for ADHD. It doesn't use any questions or attention tasks......

Interesting news: There is a company which has developed a device that they clai...

STEM_Dad

•8 days ago

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I'm giving up

Recently I've been in a holding pattern, losing my phone literally every few minutes, use it once, lose it, repeat. But aside from that.. no major disasters....

Recently I've been in a holding pattern, losing my phone literally every few min...

Tormented555

•8 days ago

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I'm new to the group

I'm 64 and was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago. I learned that I have time blindness and have been struggling with that since I was a teenager....

I'm 64 and was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago. I learned that I have time ...

JLJS

•9 days ago

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non adhd partner

Does anybody know of an ADHD therapist on Long Island Suffolk County? I'm struggling with my relationship with my ADHD partner. We've been together for...

Does anybody know of an ADHD therapist on Long Island Suffolk County? I'm s...

Faithhopelove1975

•9 days ago

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I was just diagnosed in February and I’m 57. I’m in search of understanding.

i’ve always known that I was different. I can say from the age of 12, I am so typically ADD. I was terrible in in high school. I graduated last in my class....

i’ve always known that I was different. I can say from the age of 12, I am so t...

BikerChick66

•9 days ago

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The Stimulation-Happiness Link: Your Experiences?

Do any of you recognize this: I want to explore the issue of lack of stimulation and my low mood. It's shocking how much one really leads to the other....

Do any of you recognize this: I want to explore the issue of lack of stimulatio...

dopamin

•10 days ago

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New Here

Hello I am new here, my name is Dani and would like to know how this work. Are there any online meetings planned or is just like a forum? Thanks

Hello I am new here, my name is Dani and would like to know how this work. Are ...

danidanny

•10 days ago

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Dad and daughter and ADHD

I’m an older daddy. My eight old daughter and I are close. We also both face challenges from complex ADHD, diagnosed in the same month with both of us in...

I’m an older daddy. My eight old daughter and I are close. We also both face ...

Rayray2

•10 days ago

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Encephalitis

Encephalitis at 6 years old. My dad said I came home bouncing off the walls. Successful career, but feel I have never been connected to my true self. When I...

Encephalitis at 6 years old. My dad said I came home bouncing off the walls. Suc...

Dagargus

•10 days ago

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Never learned to fly the jet

This is more of a venting post than a question. I'm 54 and was diagnosed two years ago. It has been a revelation and it seems every week I realize why I am...

This is more of a venting post than a question. I'm 54 and was diagnosed two ye...

NiceUp

•12 days ago

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Guanfacine seems to be giving my daughter a coughing tick?

Hello everybody, I come for your help and expertise again I'm afraid. My 9 year daughter and I were taken off the Stimulants in the end none worked at all and...

Hello everybody, I come for your help and expertise again I'm afraid. My 9 year...

Cat00

•12 days ago

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Is this a good idea?

I am creating a website as a one- stop- shop for alternative adhd nonprescription medications. My idea is to have all of the various herbs, supplements,...

I am creating a website as a one- stop- shop for alternative adhd nonprescriptio...

Dashing123

•14 days ago

9 Replies

To Do List (Update)

With my inattentive ADHD, I find myself suffering greatly from “out of sight, out of mind”; so, I write everything down and keep it in my phone- since I'll...

With my inattentive ADHD, I find myself suffering greatly from “out of sight, ou...

NotAChevy

•14 days ago

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Adderall

I have been taking 10mg of Adderall for almost a year. I was just drug tested twice and my Adderall didn't show up in my urine sample. Now the Dr. thinks that...

I have been taking 10mg of Adderall for almost a year. I was just drug tested tw...

Treehuggerone

•14 days ago

7 Replies

Self loathing

Does anyone else hate themselves like I do? I try not to, but then when I do such stupid things with such frightening regularity that I could set my clock by...

Does anyone else hate themselves like I do? I try not to, but then when I do suc...

Tormented555

•15 days ago

9 Replies

Support to understand ADHD

Hi all, looking for some advice as I am feel very low, sad and unnoticed, and trying to make sense of it all. My boyfriend hasn't been diagnosed with ADHD, in...

Hi all, looking for some advice as I am feel very low, sad and unnoticed, and tr...

NFDXB

•16 days ago

11 Replies

Need a good psychiatrist who doesn't mind writing off-label prescriptions.

My doctor won't prescribe "off label" drugs. And I just got a dear john letter basically saying good luck. Get help elsewhere. I'm in California, but willing...

My doctor won't prescribe "off label" drugs. And I just got a dear john letter b...

RanchoguyCA

•17 days ago

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You get to choose ~ you are what you focus on

😃 It’s a sunny day with some clouds in the sky. The birds are chirping and the traffic is jamming. I can smell of coffee wafting through...

😃 It’s a sunny day with some clouds in the sky. The birds are chirping and th...

BLC89

•18 days ago

5 Replies

Adderall XR: Increase dosage?

I have an upcoming psych visit and I’m thinking of asking my prescriber to up my dosage. I’m currently on Adderall XR 15 mg which is working better than the...

I have an upcoming psych visit and I’m thinking of asking my prescriber to up my...

MaudQ

•18 days ago

2 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

Self compassion meditation

ADHD Conference?

Does it sound familiar?

first time here

ADHD life

Paradoxical reaction to neuroactive substances

scholarships

Thinking about returning to school - found out something ironic

Help with awareness at work

spouse adhd ruining life

CBT Book for Adult ADHD (Book)

ADHD assessment device may be coming soon

I'm giving up

I'm new to the group

non adhd partner

I was just diagnosed in February and I’m 57. I’m in search of understanding.

The Stimulation-Happiness Link: Your Experiences?

New Here

Dad and daughter and ADHD

Encephalitis

Never learned to fly the jet

Guanfacine seems to be giving my daughter a coughing tick?

Is this a good idea?

To Do List (Update)

Adderall

Self loathing

Support to understand ADHD

Need a good psychiatrist who doesn't mind writing off-label prescriptions.

You get to choose ~ you are what you focus on

Adderall XR: Increase dosage?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Has this community positively impacted your ADHD journey? If yes, please describe how in the replies below

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