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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

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Having a crisis of confidence about treating my ADHD with medication, would value your opinions/ experiences.

Hi, This is my second post on here and I found your feedback really helpful last time so I thought I'd ask another question. I am 46 female who has just been...

Hi, This is my second post on here and I found your feedback really helpful las...

Cat00

•1 month ago

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Lisdexamfetamine and Sleep Question

Hello all,So I was taken off the Methylphenidate after 3 weeks because it was making so ill. Had a break of 5 days and then have been put on really low dose...

Hello all,So I was taken off the Methylphenidate after 3 weeks because it was ma...

Cat00

•23 days ago

32 Replies

Medication help!

Hello all you wonderful people! My doctor just started me on Vyvanse a few days ago, and I'm already experiencing side effects( headache, dizziness, loss of...

Hello all you wonderful people! My doctor just started me on Vyvanse a few days...

sophiebrodie

•16 days ago

26 Replies

Who am I? ADHD or Myself

I feel so alone when I talk about ADHD I let it become my identity. I was no longer Steph the funny, outgoing, easy to talk to person. I became the...

I feel so alone when I talk about ADHD I let it become my identity. I was no lo...

Steph1232

•17 days ago

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Restless Legs

All my life, I've struggled with restless legs- legs that twitch at inopportune times, or that experience a shooting pain if not moving. My doctors are running...

All my life, I've struggled with restless legs- legs that twitch at inopportune ...

NotAChevy

•4 days ago

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depression meds are not working

dr has tried me on a non stimulate intuitive 2mg don’t see any difference maybe see more depressed not doing much staying in and mainly focusing on rest and...

dr has tried me on a non stimulate intuitive 2mg don’t see any difference maybe ...

Abigg4

•16 days ago

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Anyone know a free online or in person support group?

I have been diagnosed with mixed type ADHD a year ago. At first it was a relief, but now I’m kinda frustrated. Therapy is very expensive. Adderall makes me...

I have been diagnosed with mixed type ADHD a year ago. At first it was a relief...

Lilwonder

•14 days ago

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Confused after non-diagnosis and looking for advice on what to do now.

I’ve suspected for quite some time now that I’ve got ADHD, primarily inattentive. I have masked my entire adult life, but now that I’m faced with trying to...

I’ve suspected for quite some time now that I’ve got ADHD, primarily inattentive...

PizzaPrincess

•20 days ago

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What work schedule works best for you?

My brain isn't usually fully engaged into "work mode" until almost 10am every day. I think this has to do with "delayed circadian rhythm". It's hard for me to...

My brain isn't usually fully engaged into "work mode" until almost 10am every da...

STEM_Dad

•16 days ago

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MTHFR gene / supplementation

In my quest to optimise my health and better understand my ADHD brain and the impact of my lifestyle choices, I have stumbled across a possible link between...

In my quest to optimise my health and better understand my ADHD brain and the im...

ADDandMe

•25 days ago

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ritalin dose

wanted to know about your experience with ritalin as a stimulant

misplaced2024

•3 days ago

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Neurodivergent Women

I am curious how many of you relate to the the characteristics mentioned in the “Females with Autism: An Unofficial List”...

I am curious how many of you relate to the the characteristics mentioned in the ...

aew83

•4 days ago

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ADHD and finances

Has anyone found any reliable tricks or services to help with managing finances? My finances are horribly in the red! PS-I hate it here!!

Has anyone found any reliable tricks or services to help with managing finances?...

areeves789

•7 days ago

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ADHD without medications

hello there , I’m in my 30’s and I have diagnosed with ADHD 8 years ago I have struggled with my studies since I was a child unfortunately I was always...

hello there , I’m in my 30’s and I have diagnosed with ADHD 8 years ago I have s...

Cotton_candy91

•2 days ago

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In need of Friends

Hi my friends call me Dooman For over 2 years I have felt very sad and angry my face hurts daily im on a graveyard schedule so not alot to do on my days off I...

Hi my friends call me Dooman For over 2 years I have felt very sad and angry my ...

Doomann

•27 days ago

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Trying out L-dopa supplement

While much of my ADHD symptoms are improved by my medication (atomoxetine), I know that I still struggle. I've been listening to the Huberman Lab podcast for a...

While much of my ADHD symptoms are improved by my medication (atomoxetine), I kn...

STEM_Dad

•24 days ago

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Side effects of non stimulant meds

It may be funny but not to me. I experienced unremitting constipation from stratera. The measures I used to compensate were overwhelming for the benefit I...

It may be funny but not to me. I experienced unremitting constipation from strat...

mamaliga1

•14 days ago

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Why Does My Vyanse/Elvanse Dosage Increase Feel Useless?

Hey guys! It's been a while. I hope you're all doing well in your own li'l ways. As the title suggests, I was upped to 40mg from 30mg (I was on 30mg for...

Hey guys! It's been a while. I hope you're all doing well in your own li'l way...

RizzKalifa

•12 days ago

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Why ????

Why is there ADD ? Why do I have a brain like Swiss cheese ? Yesterday I made a cup of coffee and then it disappeared. After tearing the place apart, tearing...

Why is there ADD ? Why do I have a brain like Swiss cheese ? Yesterday I made a ...

Tormented555

•21 days ago

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New to the group, so thought I would introduce myself 😊

I'm a 47 year old mum from Scotlad. I have a 16 year old son(ADD/ASD). He's gifted and amazing! I have struggled most of my life with anxiety and, well, just...

I'm a 47 year old mum from Scotlad. I have a 16 year old son(ADD/ASD). He's gif...

Vicster111

•6 days ago

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My ADHD journey at work - ADA accommodation scares narcissistic boss

I am on the ADHD/Autism spectrum with a formal diagnosis. I had to get an ADA accommodation due to a supervisor trying to micromanage me. When I questioned a...

I am on the ADHD/Autism spectrum with a formal diagnosis. I had to get an ADA a...

ADDgoodbad

•11 days ago

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combination therapy for ADHD

Does anyone have experience using combination therapy of a stimulant plus a non-stimulant? From what I understand, you take the stimulant in the morning and...

Does anyone have experience using combination therapy of a stimulant plus a non-...

starsallover

•17 days ago

9 Replies

feeling lost

just diagnosed with inattentive adhd at 34. I have friends who have it and I recently realized I might have had it my whole life as well. There are so so many...

just diagnosed with inattentive adhd at 34. I have friends who have it and I rec...

Life-drawer

•1 month ago

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Workplace discrimination for ADHD- has anyone successfully claimed against their employer?

Hi, I'm new here (I live in England).I was diagnosed with ADHD six months ago, but I had voiced my concerns of struggling at work in the months prior. Before...

Hi, I'm new here (I live in England).I was diagnosed with ADHD six months ago, b...

Pizza4life

•6 days ago

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new here!

Hello! New to the forum, really need some people to talk to who can relate to how I feel. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and it explains so much of how I...

Hello! New to the forum, really need some people to talk to who can relate to ho...

amongthewildflowers

•11 days ago

7 Replies

Intimacy & Loss

Ok.. this post really covers a bunch of topics I couldn’t really expand on.. 1. Do you, as someone with ADHD, have a hard time showing affection to someone...

Ok.. this post really covers a bunch of topics I couldn’t really expand on.. ...

NotAChevy

•11 days ago

7 Replies

connecting

Hi, Do any of you connect on other platforms or get each others contact info? I’m just curious as I am very new on here. I can’t keep up with so many...

Hi, Do any of you connect on other platforms or get each others contact info? I...

79Sunflower

•28 days ago

11 Replies

Headache and foggyness

I'm starting to get headache and foggyness on my adhd medications. I take concerta and ritalin.I take my medication and my head hurts. I also drink caffeine...

I'm starting to get headache and foggyness on my adhd medications. I take conce...

daybyday365

•1 month ago

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I'm exhausted

Hello!! I'm ADHD and in desperate need for advice. I live in a very remote place - there aren't many job opportunities here at all. After months and months, I...

Hello!! I'm ADHD and in desperate need for advice. I live in a very remote place...

RedChickenLady

•4 days ago

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How do I make our marriage work?

I am married to a generally nice guy ( 34m diagnosed and medicated for the last 2 years) and I just dont know how to make our marraige work anymore. Im...

I am married to a generally nice guy ( 34m diagnosed and medicated for the last...

Theestateagentswife

•5 days ago

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