CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

25,775 members•6,337 posts

Fortnightly burnout

So I'm not going to make a long post...so I'll keep it short...does anybody else seem to burnout very regularly? I do so at least once a fortnight..How can we...

So I'm not going to make a long post...so I'll keep it short...does anybody else...

Pro-masker

•14 days ago

40 Replies

ADHD and Sensory Issues

I notice that with along with having ADHD I have some sensory issues like feeling overwhelmed about being around alot of people and other issues. When I do my...

I notice that with along with having ADHD I have some sensory issues like feelin...

Betbren47

•11 days ago

16 Replies

Here to learn

Hi, I have an adult son with inattentive adhd and possibly asp who lives on hisown and counts on me to find supports that could help him manage his apartment...

Hi, I have an adult son with inattentive adhd and possibly asp who lives on his...

Burnout67

•18 days ago

19 Replies

Medications and other conditions

I was diagnosed just this last December. And am not sure if u should consider medication because my issues are mainly with mental hyperactivity and...

I was diagnosed just this last December. And am not sure if u should consider me...

webpoet1

•3 days ago

8 Replies

HELP!!!! ADHD TEEN

Parent of an ADHD and I believe ODD newly teenager. Behavioral Therapy is needed. Any tips and advise or referrals are appreciated, I’m almost to the point...

Parent of an ADHD and I believe ODD newly teenager. Behavioral Therapy is needed...

RicheLee842

•2 days ago

6 Replies

Meditation for ADHD

Hi to everyone, When having adhd, and already problem with attention, how to meditate or what is the best meditation is for people with adhd, when it is...

Hi to everyone, When having adhd, and already problem with attention, how to m...

Star1233

•27 days ago

22 Replies

Triple Whammy

My daughter, 22, has experienced some significant trauma in the last few years. She is currently struggling with PTSD, depression and anxiety against the...

My daughter, 22, has experienced some significant trauma in the last few years. ...

SushiMilo

•26 days ago

19 Replies

Rant: Just tired, please ignore

So tired of trying to explain what ADHD is like. It's always the same. "This is what you actually feel like", "you must not care that much since you can't pay...

So tired of trying to explain what ADHD is like. It's always the same. "This is ...

ChaosDad

•27 days ago

16 Replies

new here!

hi this is my first post! I was diagnosed with ADHD aged 50! My GP refuses to prescribe the adhd meds i need and id to go privtely! Im socially isolated and...

hi this is my first post! I was diagnosed with ADHD aged 50! My GP refuses to pr...

Maxandriosmum

•4 days ago

6 Replies

Finally!! The radio interference has gone but the crash is even harder

Hi everyone.So as I put in another post that I had a meds reveiw last Saturday, I have got to say it really has changed everything for me...I always describe...

Hi everyone.So as I put in another post that I had a meds reveiw last Saturday, ...

Pro-masker

•6 days ago

7 Replies

How Occupational Therapy helped me take control of my ADHD

Hey everyone, I wanted to share something personal with you all. Living with ADHD has always felt like I was running on a treadmill set to the wrong...

Hey everyone, I wanted to share something personal with you all. Living with ...

GreenGrass24

•1 month ago

15 Replies

A Question for You All!

Hey there, I’ve been experimenting with this new “skill” I’ve picked up, and I’ve been brainstorming ways to do something truly unique with it. After a bit...

Hey there, I’ve been experimenting with this new “skill” I’ve picked up, and I’...

NotAChevy

•1 month ago

14 Replies

Jobs suitable for ADHD Patients

May you please advise me on suitable jobs for ADHD patients?

Shadio

•29 days ago

13 Replies

adhd how can I get rid of it

can someone tell me how I can get rid of adhd please any supplements suggestions or any way I can get rid of it

can someone tell me how I can get rid of adhd please any supplements suggestions...

Peacheee

•2 days ago

3 Replies

combined type adhd

im christina i was diagnosed late in life i was a guinnie pig for tons of meds that didnt work finally i gt a brain scsm as well as i spent two days with a...

im christina i was diagnosed late in life i was a guinnie pig for tons of meds t...

chrissycatt__

•3 days ago

4 Replies

Right diagnosis Wrong time

Soon after being diagnosed, my living situation went from bad to worse as I had lost my job. So while I know now that my ADHD has been the route of many...

Soon after being diagnosed, my living situation went from bad to worse as I had ...

Slothwidget

•8 days ago

6 Replies

Taking Meds

Ok! Here’s an honest confession: I never can remember to take my meds- I have tried reminders in my phone, a rubber band around my wrist, a tone on my phone,...

Ok! Here’s an honest confession: I never can remember to take my meds- I have tr...

NotAChevy

•16 days ago

8 Replies

stimulants

I hear from people that if you have add or adhd its supposed supposed to have a calming effect. I get more hyper when im on them. Some professionals have...

I hear from people that if you have add or adhd its supposed supposed to have a ...

Spacehead

•1 month ago

11 Replies

combined type adhd

this is the worst because wen i wanna do sumthing impulsive its like im not in control ive been on 50milligrams adderallxr and its not workimg as well anymore...

this is the worst because wen i wanna do sumthing impulsive its like im not in c...

chrissycatt__

•3 days ago

3 Replies

Struggling to let go

Hey everyone 👋 I just needed to see if this is "normal" or i may need to seek external help. I got broken up with about a month ago, due to communication...

Hey everyone 👋 I just needed to see if this is "normal" or i may need to seek ...

Yellowsunrise

•7 hours ago

Be the first to reply

Do these symptoms sound familiar to others with ADHD? (Sleep issues, brain fog, overwhelm)

Hi everyone, I’m struggling with a mix of symptoms that overlap with ADHD, but I’m not sure how much is "typical" ADHD vs. something else (like a sleep...

Hi everyone, I’m struggling with a mix of symptoms that overlap with ADHD, but ...

Cursed_life

•18 days ago

7 Replies

Modafinil advice - high HR/BP question

Has anyone had any luck with switching from Adderall/Vyvanse etc to Modafinil? I tried all stimulants (Adderall XR/ER, Vyvanse, Ritalin, and Straterra) and...

Has anyone had any luck with switching from Adderall/Vyvanse etc to Modafinil? I...

DandelionClock7

•19 days ago

7 Replies

ADHD ABUSE

Hello, I'm here because my partner has ADHD and addiction problems and I'm being severely abused verbally, my house has been violently smashed to pieces so...

Hello, I'm here because my partner has ADHD and addiction problems and I'm being...

TT1973

•1 month ago

9 Replies

Anyone know a good ADHD psychiatrist who takes medicaid

Seeing a new psychiatrist who specializes in adhd in NYC area.

Brothercare

•1 month ago

8 Replies

Adhd concerns

I recently met someone online... We went on our first date. It was a disaster... He was very quiet through out the whole date and l felt he was too cold which...

I recently met someone online... We went on our first date. It was a disaster......

cuttiePie18

•1 month ago

8 Replies

Losing the enjoyment of everything I love 😮‍💨

I'm looking for ideas/ advice on how to hold on to the things I love and enjoy doing...I've finally got to go fishing today...out of a 5hr session I last an...

I'm looking for ideas/ advice on how to hold on to the things I love and enjoy d...

Pro-masker

•1 day ago

1 Reply

Hello!

I am a 60-year-old woman who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD (better late than never, ya know!) I am trying to reach out to others who understand my...

I am a 60-year-old woman who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD (better late ...

free2bcherih

•14 days ago

4 Replies

Is there a process to finally find the "right" therapist?

HI everyone, I was recently diagnosed with ADHD inattentive and I've started on my long journey of trial and error with medication. I wanted to see about...

HI everyone, I was recently diagnosed with ADHD inattentive and I've started on...

Cohort_User

•1 month ago

6 Replies

natural supplements alongside concerta XL.

hi everyone, Does anyone take aswaghanda alongside concerta or any other calming supplements? I’m on day 9 36mg concerta XL. thanks ☺️

hi everyone, Does anyone take aswaghanda alongside concerta or any other calm...

Pawprint71

•5 days ago

2 Replies

Again and again

Well folks, it happened again. Over the last week our landlord began showing our rental house to a new perspective buyer. Unfortunately she saw fit to let...

Well folks, it happened again. Over the last week our landlord began showing our...

ChaosDad

•17 days ago

4 Replies

See all posts

Write a post or ask a question

Pinned Posts

See all

Reminder of the rules of this site!

Authorized Research Posts

CHADD's Adult to Adult Online Program

Community Guidelines

Latest poll

See all polls

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

Vote

About us

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support community is a place to discuss the impact of ADHD on you or someone you care about...

http://www.chadd.org/

866-200-8098, Monday-Friday, 1-5 pm ET

Available Resources

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is an organization dedicated to helping people affected by ADHD. It is a place to get information on all aspects of ADHD

Visit CHADD.ORG