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Never Been Diagnosed And Never Been Treated At 56 And Illiterate. Where To Turn?

when I was in grammer school my parents took me to doctor because I couldn't focus or follow instruction or learn in school. The Dr. put me on epileptic...

when I was in grammer school my parents took me to doctor because I couldn't foc...

•7 years ago

ADHD Weekly — Q&A with Thomas Brown and Russell Barkley on Medication and Creativity

Dr. Thomas Brown and Dr. Russell Barkley took time to answer questions about adult ADHD. Are you interested in these leading researchers' comments? Read Q&A...

Dr. Thomas Brown and Dr. Russell Barkley took time to answer questions about ad...

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New to this site, which looks like it may have some good access to information and support.

I just signed in here. Turned 66 a few days ago, recently retired college teacher. Have has ADD inattentive type my entire life and only began to realize it...

I just signed in here. Turned 66 a few days ago, recently retired college teac...

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What should I do?

I was diagnosed when I was younger with ADD, but it was never treated. When I turned 18 I decided to take meds. I started on the low dose (18mg) of Concerta,...

I was diagnosed when I was younger with ADD, but it was never treated. When I tu...

•7 years ago

Great news, we extended the deadline for the video contest until Oct. 1! We look forward to hearing your ADHD tip or story.

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•7 years ago

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Insurance and ADHD Treatment

Diagnosis received at 52yrs old. I know insurance pay for meds. Has anyone been successful at getting Insurance to pay for any time of INHOME CARE, SUCH AS...

Diagnosis received at 52yrs old. I know insurance pay for meds. Has anyone been...

•7 years ago

Letting my job know

Hello, I was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD two months ago and prescribed 20mg extended release Adderall to help with the symptoms. Since being diagnosed a...

Hello, I was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD two months ago and prescribed 20mg ...

•7 years ago

Beginning to get help.

Hello! My name is Lucas and I recently realized I probably have ADHD. The more I read the more it fit together that this is why I am the way I am. It explained...

Hello! My name is Lucas and I recently realized I probably have ADHD. The more I...

•7 years ago

Lost in a never ending cycle of mess.

Hi everyone! I'm 53 and have been dealing with ADHD my entire life, I was diagnosed about 15 years ago, but looking back I had classic symptoms when I was a...

Hi everyone! I'm 53 and have been dealing with ADHD my entire life, I was diagno...

•7 years ago

Im an overwhelmed mom i don't know where to start

I'm a 35 year-old mom of 2 small boys. I was diagnosed with ADD in grade 7. Ive been on ritalin until 29 then Vyvance since then. Just moved provinces in June...

I'm a 35 year-old mom of 2 small boys. I was diagnosed with ADD in grade 7. Ive ...

•7 years ago

When will change come?

I'm 26 y/o with ADHD. I was diagnosed when I was 7, on Ritalin from 7-12, then I recently (2 months back) got back on Ritalin as my life was/has been...

I'm 26 y/o with ADHD. I was diagnosed when I was 7, on Ritalin from 7-12, then ...

•7 years ago

Help please

I am trying to find out where to go to get diagnose. I am 42 years old from Houston Texas. Do I need to go to my family doctor to get evaluated or do I have to...

I am trying to find out where to go to get diagnose. I am 42 years old from Hous...

•7 years ago

Running this race 🏁

Hi I'm Maria, I'm 27 years old and I was diagnosed with ADHD As a child & its been very hard living with, and now as and adult being told I'm still being...

Hi I'm Maria, I'm 27 years old and I was diagnosed with ADHD As a child & its b...

•7 years ago

ADHD is beautiful!

Hola Im new to this! I was Diagnose with ADHD like 10 month ago and want to learn about ADHD. I'm on Strattera, I feel great on it but at times I feel I can't...

Hola Im new to this! I was Diagnose with ADHD like 10 month ago and want to lear...

•7 years ago

Help with my 4 year old son with ADHD

My son is 4 and has ADHD iv been having him see a psychologist but I don't like him very much for the things that he wants me to do and he wants me to do...

My son is 4 and has ADHD iv been having him see a psychologist but I don't like...

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A Rough Day

Having a rough day. Woke up with the feeling of intense fear and cried off and on because I left so scared. It took me a few hours to calm myself down along...

Having a rough day. Woke up with the feeling of intense fear and cried off and o...

•7 years ago

Umm.... Need help and new frie...

Umm.... Need help and new friends....

Umm.... Need help and new friends....

•7 years ago

New member

Hi, I am new to this site. I am a 51 year old woman who has been married for 27 years. I am an at-home mom as well. It was recently suggested to me by my...

Hi, I am new to this site. I am a 51 year old woman who has been married for 27 ...

•7 years ago

52 and looking for the solution

Greetings... 52yo Diagnosed w ADHD and have tried many meds... stimulants and nonstimulants. There has never been an "ahah moment". CBT has been suggested....

Greetings... 52yo Diagnosed w ADHD and have tried many meds... stimulants and no...

•7 years ago

Relationships & the indecisiveness struggle

My mind is spinning out of control , as I can't answer the question -- "am I putting up with too much in relationships?" and "should I stay or should I...

My mind is spinning out of control , as I can't answer the question -- "am I put...

•7 years ago

ADHD and trying for children

Hi there, I was diagnosed with ADHD in April this year. Being a 25 year old woman who has been through university and has a fairly successful career, this was...

Hi there, I was diagnosed with ADHD in April this year. Being a 25 year old woma...

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Professional Organizations for ADHD support

I should be retiring but blew up my career. Is there career support out there?

I should be retiring but blew up my career. Is there career support out there?

•7 years ago

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Adderall v Ritalin

What are the thoughts on Addereall v. Ritalin. Looking for the most effective, but is it cost effective? What do these cost and do they work the same?

What are the thoughts on Addereall v. Ritalin. Looking for the most effective, b...

•7 years ago

ADHD Weekly -- Ready to start your career?

Are you -- or young adult -- about to start your career or your first job experience? We talked with an expert for good advice! Read "Ready to start your...

Are you -- or young adult -- about to start your career or your first job experi...

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My husband has ADHD

Help. I can only find information for parents of children with ADHD or for adults with ADHD. I'm married to man who was diagnosed with ADHD at 51 yrs old. He...

Help. I can only find information for parents of children with ADHD or for adult...

•7 years ago

HELP! New diagnosis at 50!

Good Day everyone! I just turned 51 with a ADHD Attention Deficit diagnosis. Somehow I made it through school with a BS, but have not had much career...

Good Day everyone! I just turned 51 with a ADHD Attention Deficit diagnosis. S...

•7 years ago

Fighting for the only medication that has worked for me

My doctor would like for me to get tested for ADHD again as my last test was a while ago. That test was done in my twenties, does Attention Deficit Disorder...

My doctor would like for me to get tested for ADHD again as my last test was a w...

•7 years ago

ADHD Weekly -- ADHD and Migraines are Likely Partners

Do you experience migraines? Do you wonder if there could be a relationship between your ADHD symptoms and migraines? We took a look at this question. Keep...

Do you experience migraines? Do you wonder if there could be a relationship betw...

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Dually diagnosed

Hi! My name is Michelle and I'm new to this. Back in 2003, I was diagnosed with schizoafffective disorder and now just recently I was dually diagnosed with...

Hi! My name is Michelle and I'm new to this. Back in 2003, I was diagnosed with ...

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32 and fired again

Has anyone struggled with keeping a steady job because of their ADHD symptoms? I've been fired for the second time in my life. I wasn't being treated for my...

Has anyone struggled with keeping a steady job because of their ADHD symptoms? I...

•7 years ago

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