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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

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Adderall Tolerance - Need Help

Hi All 🙂 Please excuse my posting here as I take Adderall for depression (treatment resistant) and not ADHD but I REALLY NEED HELP with my Adderall tolerance...

Hi All 🙂 Please excuse my posting here as I take Adderall for depression (trea...

GoldenYellow

•13 days ago

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Dating someone with ADHD

I'm non-ADHD and started dating someone with ADHD about 3 weeks ago. We seem to want the same things, i.e. long term relationship, financial stability, calm...

I'm non-ADHD and started dating someone with ADHD about 3 weeks ago. We seem to...

Lovinggf

•2 days ago

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Types of ADHD

It has been discussed here before that there is less information out there on the Inattentive ADHD, which is true I have learned. It seems there isnt even...

It has been discussed here before that there is less information out there on th...

doghome

•1 day ago

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I need help. Life falling apart.

I have ADHD. I'm married. 2 kids. 2 cats. A seasonal job. Home owner. None of this is easy, except the cats, they care unconditionally. I can't triple...

I have ADHD. I'm married. 2 kids. 2 cats. A seasonal job. Home owner. None of th...

HaloDad

•22 days ago

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Can ADHD be disguised as OCD or other disorders?

I'm really curious if anyone has experienced this for it's been racking my brain for awhile. Has anyone whether recently or in the past experienced traits of...

I'm really curious if anyone has experienced this for it's been racking my brain...

Oats_are_S_tier

•1 month ago

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Anyone else relate?

is it just me, or a symptom, I know no one likes repeating themselves but I feel like for me specifically it irks me, like I hate it with a passion. Or like...

is it just me, or a symptom, I know no one likes repeating themselves but I fee...

Jay_25

•10 days ago

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IQ test for ADHD diagnosis

I recently emailed a psychiatric hospital to ask about the procedure for adhd diagnosis as well as borderline personality disorder. This was their...

I recently emailed a psychiatric hospital to ask about the procedure for adhd di...

Onestepmore

•8 days ago

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I'm questioning if it's ADHD or bad character

I am 52 & awaiting a diagnoses. I am being tested finally in December. I have heard alot of people on here talk about being on waiting lists to being tested...

I am 52 & awaiting a diagnoses. I am being tested finally in December. I have ...

Jordana1995

•1 month ago

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Books on ADHD

I've mentioned a few times here, I’ve read quite a few books on ADHD over the last couple of years. I enjoy learning new things, and its been instrumental in...

I've mentioned a few times here, I’ve read quite a few books on ADHD over the la...

NotAChevy

•16 days ago

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Ins and outs of RSD

I know very little about RSD but what I have learned is that it seems to be something that does me a lot of harm in my life. Could someone please enlighten...

I know very little about RSD but what I have learned is that it seems to be so...

Cinemaparadiso2

•7 days ago

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Online ADHD coach recs?

I saw a few posts about this from years back, but I'm curious if anyone has recommendations for online ADHD coaching. Preferably something my US health...

I saw a few posts about this from years back, but I'm curious if anyone has reco...

NiceUp

•3 days ago

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ADHD in an over 50 year old

I am a 57 year old male and have just been diagnosed with ADHD. So I have lived like this my entire life. My psychologist is suggesting I explore medication...

I am a 57 year old male and have just been diagnosed with ADHD. So I have lived ...

IvorTE

•21 days ago

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Show of hands who takes perscription meds?

Just to show up hands how many people take prescription medication, self-medicate with marijuana, or do you just deal with the shit. I'm just curious cuz I see...

Just to show up hands how many people take prescription medication, self-medicat...

BethnyL

•7 days ago

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Low empathy or remorse when needed?

Hi everyone. I need your opinion. I've done something I'm not proud of and concerningly I'm feeling very little guilt, shame, remorse or empathy. I'm not...

Hi everyone. I need your opinion. I've done something I'm not proud of and con...

Oats_are_S_tier

•12 days ago

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50 year old diagnosed

I recently diagnosed myself with ADHD after two years of depression, health issues and the end of my relationship. I can now see my ADHD symptoms. The...

I recently diagnosed myself with ADHD after two years of depression, health issu...

Onestepmore

•1 month ago

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Joint pain with Adderall?

Hello fellow travelers!I was diagnosed about a 6 months ago and have been on Adderall since. It has been incredibly helpful cognitively and emotionally. Also,...

Hello fellow travelers!I was diagnosed about a 6 months ago and have been on Add...

Babyjane1980

•1 month ago

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Fear of confrontation

I’ve just been informed by my therapist that I probably have adhd and I wanted to ask someone if they, as I have, suffered from fear throughout their lives....

I’ve just been informed by my therapist that I probably have adhd and I wanted t...

Cinemaparadiso2

•12 days ago

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Seeking help with emotional regulation - Looking to improve my marriage

Hi all! I have ADHD and have never asked for help online. I’ll try to be as concise as possible. Current situation: My wife and I are going through a rough...

Hi all! I have ADHD and have never asked for help online. I’ll try to be as co...

joe3737

•16 days ago

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Nutrition & ADHD

Here’s some foods they say to avoid with ADHD- do you agree? Are there others we should add to the list? 1. **Sugary Foods**: High sugar content can lead to...

Here’s some foods they say to avoid with ADHD- do you agree? Are there others w...

NotAChevy

•23 days ago

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I am looking for a therapist who treats ADHD

Where do we go for treatment? I live on Long Island and am not sure how to proceed with my diagnosis.

Where do we go for treatment? I live on Long Island and am not sure how to proce...

Cloee

•9 days ago

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FYI - upcoming webinar some of you might be interested in: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for ADHD

I got an email notification about an upcoming webinar from Additude Magazine, which led me to check other upcoming webinars. There will be one on Nov. 19, 2024...

I got an email notification about an upcoming webinar from Additude Magazine, wh...

STEM_Dad

•15 days ago

9 Replies

How do people get better with ADD ?

How does it work ? Can I ever not feel like a hopeless loser ? Do people actually get better? How does that happen ? Take the right pill and it goes away ? Is...

How does it work ? Can I ever not feel like a hopeless loser ? Do people actuall...

TormentedAndTortured

•15 days ago

9 Replies

Vicious cycle of chaos & clutter

Hey everyone, I’m feeling really overwhelmed and dealing with some serious ADHD paralysis right now. My space is in total chaos and clutter, and it just feels...

Hey everyone, I’m feeling really overwhelmed and dealing with some serious ADHD...

RoseZen

•1 month ago

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BIG QUESTIONS for Adderall newbie! Please help!

I’m new to taking meds for my ADHD and have a lot of questions! I felt absolutely nothing with 5mg adderall 2x day last week so my dr said to double it and...

I’m new to taking meds for my ADHD and have a lot of questions! I felt absolutel...

Lucy-Honeychurch

•17 days ago

9 Replies

Need diagnosis

I'm a 50 year old Canadian man living in Thailand many years. Recently I have self diagnosed myself with ADHD but I also see traits of borderline personality...

I'm a 50 year old Canadian man living in Thailand many years. Recently I have se...

Onestepmore

•15 days ago

8 Replies

Brain Fog

Hello, I was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago at 18. I was initially prescribed Adderall XR. Adderall XR was helpful but when taking it for extended...

Hello, I was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago at 18. I was initially prescr...

bbykeemlvr

•24 days ago

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bipolar

I have bipolar disorder and I’m told that meds for adhd can trigger mania. Does anyone have any advice or experience with this issue?

I have bipolar disorder and I’m told that meds for adhd can trigger mania. Does ...

Cinemaparadiso2

•12 days ago

7 Replies

Need Advice RE: How to setup routine - what can I do every day e.g. walk the dog, etc. trying to get some structure in my life

Like the post title says, trying to establish a routine schedule I can follow since right now I have none. Therapist suggested lack of routine was root cause...

Like the post title says, trying to establish a routine schedule I can follow si...

BillSchismIII

•21 days ago

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exercise/ working out

I’ve been an athletic most of my life, but since my ADHD has been more prominent in terms of my limitations. I haven’t been able to be consistent in fight...

I’ve been an athletic most of my life, but since my ADHD has been more prominent...

Jay_25

•6 days ago

4 Replies

ADHD & Coping Skills

One of the things I'm trying to really concentrate on are coping skills. I’ve identified 5 areas I need to be more cognizant of and am really pushing myself to...

One of the things I'm trying to really concentrate on are coping skills. I’ve id...

NotAChevy

•2 days ago

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