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ADHD & Managing Distractions

Managing distractions while working online can significantly enhance productivity. Here are some effective methods: 1. **Set Clear Goals**: Break your tasks...

Managing distractions while working online can significantly enhance productivit...

NotAChevy

•3 hours 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

•3 hours ago

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Sorry not sorry

I just read a post before and I didn't read it I just read the the headline he said IQ test and ADHD I was like or is it just I'm extremely smart I'm super...

I just read a post before and I didn't read it I just read the the headline he s...

BethnyL

•8 hours 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

•9 hours 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

•15 hours 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

•2 days ago

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Has anyone received disability insurance payments indefinitely due to an ADHD diagnosis?

just curious if anyone has firsthand experience with the ins and outs of that process

just curious if anyone has firsthand experience with the ins and outs of that pr...

LoveFeelsBest

•2 days ago

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Finances & ADHD

To start with, this is a hard subject for me to discuss because it's one I suck at. I either hyperfocus on it, and save tons, or I spend through my check like...

To start with, this is a hard subject for me to discuss because it's one I suck ...

NotAChevy

•2 days 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

•3 days 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

•5 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

•5 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

•5 days ago

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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

•5 days ago

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Zombie effect

I was given ritalin for my add/adhd. The hole time I was a zombie now I don't k kw what I'm looking for but are only problem with this country is that we feed...

I was given ritalin for my add/adhd. The hole time I was a zombie now I don't k ...

BethnyL

•6 days ago

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Help with rejecting the path of fortune

So I know nobody likes somebody who begrudges being fortunate, which is certainly part of the problem. I have a good job, its easy for me, so easy I hardly do...

So I know nobody likes somebody who begrudges being fortunate, which is certainl...

43creatures

•7 days ago

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Help with rejecting the path of fortune

So I know nobody likes somebody who begrudges being fortunate, which is certainly part of the problem. I have a good job, its easy for me, so easy I hardly do...

So I know nobody likes somebody who begrudges being fortunate, which is certainl...

43creatures

•7 days ago

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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

•7 days ago

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Almost broke my sobriety

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: substance use⚠️ * * * I used to have Alcohol Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder. I have two and a half years of 100% sobriety from all...

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: substance use⚠️ * * * I used to have Alcohol Use Disorder/Sub...

MorningDanceTrece

•8 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

•8 days ago

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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

•8 days ago

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79 Year Young Senior With ADD/ADHD Past 70 Years

30 years ago I took ritalin for 2 years, no meds since then. Issues: interruptions, poor impulse controls, rude, angry and agitated, poor listening...

30 years ago I took ritalin for 2 years, no meds since then. Issues: interruptio...

LatchTheGreat

•8 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

•9 days ago

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"Off-Label" Vyvanse CAUSING ADD?

I have MS fatigue/cog fog (diagnosed in Aug 2009 refused those treatments cause I hate Rx drugs) and functioned the best I could for a few years. Then had a...

I have MS fatigue/cog fog (diagnosed in Aug 2009 refused those treatments cause ...

Working9-5ReallySux

•9 days 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

•9 days ago

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Test post

I'm having issue replying to "replies" and all posts. I am using this post as a test. If someone can give me a test "reply" that would be helpful.thanks!!

I'm having issue replying to "replies" and all posts. I am using this post as a ...

Queen_of_Tara

•9 days ago

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inattentive ADHD

hi, my names Jay. I’m 23, male looking to have a better understanding of my mental health, especially my ADHD. Anyone have any pointers or resources for being...

hi, my names Jay. I’m 23, male looking to have a better understanding of my ment...

Jay_25

•10 days 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

•10 days ago

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Brain Won't Stop

Trigger Warning ⚠️ Extremely annoying.BEYOND annoying actually. So someone über important to me responded to a text I had sent that definitely required an...

Trigger Warning ⚠️ Extremely annoying.BEYOND annoying actually. So someone über ...

MorningDanceTrece

•12 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

•14 days ago

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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

•14 days ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

ADHD & Managing Distractions

Ins and outs of RSD

Sorry not sorry

Show of hands who takes perscription meds?

IQ test for ADHD diagnosis

I am looking for a therapist who treats ADHD

Has anyone received disability insurance payments indefinitely due to an ADHD diagnosis?

Finances & ADHD

Anyone else relate?

Fear of confrontation

Low empathy or remorse when needed?

bipolar

Adderall Tolerance - Need Help

Zombie effect

Help with rejecting the path of fortune

Help with rejecting the path of fortune

Need diagnosis

Almost broke my sobriety

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

How do people get better with ADD ?

79 Year Young Senior With ADD/ADHD Past 70 Years

Seeking help with emotional regulation - Looking to improve my marriage

"Off-Label" Vyvanse CAUSING ADD?

Books on ADHD

Test post

inattentive ADHD

BIG QUESTIONS for Adderall newbie! Please help!

Brain Won't Stop

ADHD in an over 50 year old

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

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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