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Changing meds: Strattera to Wellbutrin

TL;DR - I asked my doctor to do a trial of treatment with bupropion (Wellbutrin). I'm hoping that it treats my Inattentive traits as well as atomoxetine...

TL;DR - I asked my doctor to do a trial of treatment with bupropion (Wellbutrin)...

STEM_Dad

•11 hours 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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Accountability Partner

I was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 and since then It's been an up and down battle with it. I have had a therapist since then and had success with beating social...

I was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 and since then It's been an up and down battle...

Maarifa

•3 days ago

1 Reply

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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Vyvanse and traveling to China

Hi Everyone! I'm new here and was wondering if anyone could share any experience and/or advice on travelling to China with Vyvanse. Here are the...

Hi Everyone! I'm new here and was wondering if anyone could share any experie...

Artsy12

•4 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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Asking for Accommodation

I work in an office setting, mostly independent style. We are going thru some changes and I am losing some of accommodations I was previously allowed because...

I work in an office setting, mostly independent style. We are going thru some ch...

NeuroSpicyCatMom

•5 days 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

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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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Help for adult daughter

My daughter, at 39, has come around to believing she might be ADHD. I want to be able to help and support her while honoring her as the adult she is. I was...

My daughter, at 39, has come around to believing she might be ADHD. I want to be...

4evrDanzr

•8 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

5 Replies

Any tips for working with ADHD

Hello everyone, I have recently started a new role as an events manager for a small company. It’s been nearly three months and there are still aspects of the...

Hello everyone, I have recently started a new role as an events manager for a s...

EventManagerTDR

•9 days ago

4 Replies

Help finding an ADHD Coach for College Admissions

I have a student who is trying to transfer from community college to a four-year institution but is overwhelmed. I can't seem to find help for them. Does...

I have a student who is trying to transfer from community college to a four-year...

MindfulPath

•9 days ago

3 Replies

Vyvanse every other y

Hello everyone,Hope you all are dywell. I have been taking Vyvanse 20mg capsule every other day since about 2 months! Recently,I noticed that on the off day I...

Hello everyone,Hope you all are dywell. I have been taking Vyvanse 20mg capsule ...

Notebook24

•9 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

Intrusive thoughts

Does anyone know if ADHD, amplify, intrusive thoughts?

Stavros_

•11 days ago

16 Replies

Love CHADD Chat, A Bit Too Much?

I can see spending all day here. I have to switch off. So easy to get stuck in one place.

I can see spending all day here. I have to switch off. So easy to get stuck in o...

LittleOl-Lady

•11 days ago

2 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

6 Replies

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

13 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

10 Replies

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

12 Replies

Body Doubles

There IS a need for a shadow while you work. It’s not play pretend. It’s not an excuse for not getting things done. It’s not because you are lazy. It’s ADHD!

There IS a need for a shadow while you work. It’s not play pretend. It’s not an...

SurfaceSun

•16 days ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

Changing meds: Strattera to Wellbutrin

types of meds

for perfectionists

Starting a new therapist tomorrow

Audiobooks for anxiety or ADHD

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

Living Independently

Elvanse 50 very bad first day help please.

Adult ADD Support Groups Sessions

Medicine Treatment and ADHDTherapeutic Benefit

Accountability Partner

Other reasons to hate ADD

Vyvanse and traveling to China

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

Asking for Accommodation

Heartburn?

OCD & ADHD

Help for adult daughter

Trouble finding a prescriber

Any tips for working with ADHD

Help finding an ADHD Coach for College Admissions

Vyvanse every other y

Depression linked to Treatment

Intrusive thoughts

Love CHADD Chat, A Bit Too Much?

AI & ADHD

Struggling to Find Supportive Family and Friends After an ADHD Diagnosis

Emotional Breakdowns

Diagnosed at 60 and learning new vocabulary

Body Doubles

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Archive