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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

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for perfectionists

“if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing poorly” thought this might help those of us who cannot start a task because we know it won’t be perfect . Just do it....

“if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing poorly” thought this might help those ...

Prairiefrontporch

•1 day ago

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types of meds

A buddy of mine is reeling with the recent diagnosis of his teenage daughter with ADHD and OCD. He admits he really doesn't know anything about it, and has...

A buddy of mine is reeling with the recent diagnosis of his teenage daughter wit...

NotAChevy

•12 hours ago

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Other reasons to hate ADD

Here are some other realizations I've come to regarding the limitations ADD puts on my life. In addition to not being able to remember anything, or to do...

Here are some other realizations I've come to regarding the limitations ADD puts...

Tormented555

•4 days ago

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How do I not hate myself? Or, what's not to hate?

I can't stop doing stupid things, and I hate myself with a passion for it. Last night I put the windows up in my girlfriend's car, and left the key on,...

I can't stop doing stupid things, and I hate myself with a passion for it. Last...

Tormented555

•3 days ago

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Intrusive thoughts

Does anyone know if ADHD, amplify, intrusive thoughts?

Stavros_

•11 days ago

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Elvanse 50 very bad first day help please.

Just been diagnosed last year at 54 . I’m on my first day of meds. I feel so so dissapointed. From 1.5 hours after taking it I have been my hyperactive self...

Just been diagnosed last year at 54 . I’m on my first day of meds. I feel so so ...

Snowangel1969

•3 days ago

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Medicine Treatment and ADHDTherapeutic Benefit

Has anyone noticed that there is less therapy benefits if ADHD is untreated? I notice that if ADHD is untreated and I do not have access to my medicine I have...

Has anyone noticed that there is less therapy benefits if ADHD is untreated? I ...

Steph99

•3 days ago

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Body Doubling

While working through the workbook (CBT Workbook for Adult ADHD) I came across a section that really caught my eye- ADHD & Body Doubling. It was discussing...

While working through the workbook (CBT Workbook for Adult ADHD) I came across a...

NotAChevy

•21 days ago

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OCD & ADHD

Now that I've been on meds for about 1 1/2 years, certain OCD traits are starting to show: for example, having to have everything in my room in its exact place...

Now that I've been on meds for about 1 1/2 years, certain OCD traits are startin...

NotAChevy

•7 days ago

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Audiobooks for anxiety or ADHD

I have been looking at audiobooks on Spotify for anxiety and ADHD but there are so many I do not know where to start. If anyone has suggestions on good ones I...

I have been looking at audiobooks on Spotify for anxiety and ADHD but there are...

Formula1fan

•2 days ago

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Struggling to Find Supportive Family and Friends After an ADHD Diagnosis

I’ve been wanting to share something personal that’s been quite challenging for me. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and while it was a relief...

I’ve been wanting to share something personal that’s been quite challenging for ...

2adhd

•15 days ago

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Struggling to connect, always starting the conversation

Hello to anyone who reads this, My problem is pretty self-explanatory from the title but... I feel intensely pathetic and lonely, i have friends, and some...

Hello to anyone who reads this, My problem is pretty self-explanatory from the...

Stavros_

•23 days ago

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Diagnosed at 60 and learning new vocabulary

Hello everyone, a quick note to introduce myself after being recently properly diagnosed by a psychiatrist, although I have tested high scores on online...

Hello everyone, a quick note to introduce myself after being recently properly d...

apersonwith

•15 days ago

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What was your 'Im done' point?

I genuinly think that I may be burrowing head on into a divorce. love my husband (he is medicated) and we have been together 16 years. We also have 5 kids and...

I genuinly think that I may be burrowing head on into a divorce. love my husband...

Theestateagentswife

•28 days ago

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Living Independently

I have been diagnosed ADHD for about 10 years now. Some days are better than others. Recently, I've been going through a lot of stress and I know that I am...

I have been diagnosed ADHD for about 10 years now. Some days are better than oth...

MoonMama87

•3 days ago

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Any ADHD meds that don't raise BP?

I have high blood pressure, for which I take meds. When I was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago, the psychiatrist tried me on several medications, but all of...

I have high blood pressure, for which I take meds. When I was diagnosed with ADH...

KCgardener

•25 days ago

14 Replies

Starting a new therapist tomorrow

I (70 year old married man) have a long history of issues with anxiety and depression. I was diagnosed with ADHD about two years ago and have NOT had any...

I (70 year old married man) have a long history of issues with anxiety and depr...

1_21gigawatts

•1 day ago

3 Replies

Emotional Breakdowns

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else suffered from having RSD? I am wondering if anyone else has RSD episodes that are like an emotional breakdown? This is going...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else suffered from having RSD? I am wondering if a...

2adhd

•15 days ago

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Strattera

Is anyone on Strattera and how is it working? My doctor cut me off of Adderall after I tested negitive on the drug test. Ugh!

Is anyone on Strattera and how is it working? My doctor cut me off of Adderall a...

Treehuggerone

•1 month 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

•1 month ago

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Heartburn?

I'm curious if anyone else gets heartburn when they take their Ritalin? I can't decide if it's the Ritalin or if it's just that I'm an aged lady who get...

I'm curious if anyone else gets heartburn when they take their Ritalin? I can't ...

E-Dubs

•7 days ago

6 Replies

Adult ADD Support Groups Sessions

Hello, I'm new to this group. I'm wondering if anyone knows of adult ADD support group sessions. I'd prefer a live group on the Central Coast of California,...

Hello, I'm new to this group. I'm wondering if anyone knows of adult ADD suppor...

jonesdljslo

•3 days ago

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Forum feature: Post can be Shared with "Everyone" or "Community only"

I just noticed at the bottom of the form to create a post on this forum, there's a drop down box labelled "Share". ...I wonder how long that's been there?...

I just noticed at the bottom of the form to create a post on this forum, there's...

STEM_Dad

•4 days ago

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Anyone with weird medication side effects?

Hi everyone! New here, I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and about 2 years ago finally decided to go the medication route as life was becoming increasingly...

Hi everyone! New here, I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and about 2 years a...

DandelionClock7

•21 days ago

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ADHD and computers

Does anyone have tips on how to manage “computer anxiety?” No th ing gets me going more than having to book a flight, or fill out a government form, or...

Does anyone have tips on how to manage “computer anxiety?” No th ing gets me go...

Lilwonder

•20 days ago

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Trouble finding a prescriber

Hello, I am 47 yo and a mother. I was diagnosed while in college and have been taking Adderall ever since. Over the years my dosage has increased. My last...

Hello, I am 47 yo and a mother. I was diagnosed while in college and have been ...

SaagAloo

•8 days ago

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Anyone else gone from 36mg to 54mg of Concerta XL and suddenly it no longer works?

Newbie here....was diagnosed with ADHD last month and was prescribed concerta xl. 18mg for one week and then onto 36mg for 3 weeks. It felt like it was working...

Newbie here....was diagnosed with ADHD last month and was prescribed concerta xl...

ADHD2024

•1 month ago

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Overcoming Impostor syndrome

I just saw a tiktok of an ADHD coach, who was giving a tip on how to overcome impostor syndrome. And that was by focusing on the things that you have changed...

I just saw a tiktok of an ADHD coach, who was giving a tip on how to overcome im...

BrighteyedADHDer

•17 days ago

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Depression linked to Treatment

Has anyone experienced depression from discrimination or stigma and the difficulties and obstacles of being treated because of the supply issues with medicine?...

Has anyone experienced depression from discrimination or stigma and the difficul...

Steph99

•9 days ago

5 Replies

AI & ADHD

I know I've already touched on apps to make our lives easier, but I'm now getting super interested in learning how to create said apps and integrate them with...

I know I've already touched on apps to make our lives easier, but I'm now gettin...

NotAChevy

•14 days ago

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