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Love/Hate relationship with my mom

I truly love my mom to death but I feel guilty because I think I want her out of my life. She always nags me and expects me to fail on everything, and then...

I truly love my mom to death but I feel guilty because I think I want her out of...

Halem1982

•7 years ago

57 Replies

Here’s what you should be reminding yourself of when you wake up

You have the Edison gene and you are capable of synthesizing some amazing things into this world. Apparently Leonardo Da Vinci and Galileo were thought to have...

You have the Edison gene and you are capable of synthesizing some amazing things...

cjnolet

•7 years ago

1 Reply

A little gift today

I just wanted to share. Today I went to Walmart to pick up a few things, normally I go in the main entrance, but today I went in the garden center. As I was...

I just wanted to share. Today I went to Walmart to pick up a few things, normal...

Leo1865

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Now I feel bad about posting about one bad day

Thanks newcomers. I'll leave. Your passive aggression is unnecessary.

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Just a little pick me up

I've only been a member of this board for a week and I've got to say, I've all but deleted my account. A few of the stories I’ve seen on here are rather...

I've only been a member of this board for a week and I've got to say, I've all b...

cjnolet

•7 years ago

21 Replies

2nd day working interview

I’m trying to get back into dental assisting it’s been over 15 years since I was in the field and finally an office decided to give me a try. I’m so happy.

I’m trying to get back into dental assisting it’s been over 15 years since I was...

Lovinit

•7 years ago

2 Replies

I've had a revelation

I was diagnosed with ADHD about 15 years ago. It's funny how my doctor figured it out. Can you tell you left and rights? No! My hubby joked that he is going...

I was diagnosed with ADHD about 15 years ago. It's funny how my doctor figured ...

Ibshopin

•7 years ago

32 Replies

I'd like a do-over today

Rough day :(

Hidden

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Newly diagnosed 26 year old mother

So I'm pretty shocked to be on this page. For years I have battled anxiety, depression, impulsivity, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. I've been to 5+...

So I'm pretty shocked to be on this page. For years I have battled anxiety, depr...

ADHDmom0528

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Help finding a Doctor Georgia

I have been diagnosed with ADHD. I am having trouble finding a doctor that will prescribe medicne. Any suggestions ? It would be great I am 47 and am not able...

I have been diagnosed with ADHD. I am having trouble finding a doctor that will ...

LillyPink1970

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Guilt for asking for ADD medication

Hi, I'm Anna and I'm new here, So later today, I have an appointment with my college psychiatrist to see about getting medication for my ADD. She's prescribed...

Hi, I'm Anna and I'm new here, So later today, I have an appointment with my co...

annajozefina100

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Who Failed? Rutgers? The Student?

I applied for accommodations when I returned to school at age 48, after being diagnosed the prior year. I was also diagnosed with Depression. The school never...

I applied for accommodations when I returned to school at age 48, after being di...

LdeVose

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Should I increase or decrease my dose of Concerta(Ritalin with slow release) ?

Hi, I am on Concerta 40 MG per day. It has helped a lot in my social interactions. I feel more attentive and able to think through the situation before...

Hi, I am on Concerta 40 MG per day. It has helped a lot in my social interac...

Irshadali

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Do you have a hard time finding friends?

I have a hard time finding close friends. My last close friend died 3 years ago and since then I have no one to talk to or do anything with. I've never been...

I have a hard time finding close friends. My last close friend died 3 years ago...

Leo1865

•7 years ago

23 Replies

23 year old inability to launch

Hi. I’m new to this and in need of help. I’m writing about my 23 year old son. He was diagnosed with ADD in the first grade and he took concerta for a short...

Hi. I’m new to this and in need of help. I’m writing about my 23 year old son....

Jansybil

•7 years ago

11 Replies

ADHD Genetics & Social Issues

If I have ADHD, how likely is it that my father had ADHD? I grew up with a father constantly telling me "stop fidgeting, stop talking so fast, stop...

If I have ADHD, how likely is it that my father had ADHD? I grew up with a fathe...

cjnolet

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Correlation Between ADHD subtype and Libido

There is a strong correlation between ADHD subtype and Libido. This stems from the differences in neurochemistry of the 3 subtypes. From my studies I...

There is a strong correlation between ADHD subtype and Libido. This stems from ...

Eclecticentric77

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hi guys!

I was just diagnosed with ADHD in January. I’m 35 and attempting college again after failing out twice before. I’m set to graduate next semester, assuming...

I was just diagnosed with ADHD in January. I’m 35 and attempting college again a...

Murgatron

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Midterms + ADHD + New Meds = Unbearable Anxiety

Holy moly. I've been up for a week studying for my midterm. I'm in my mid 30's and decided to go back to grad school. Received my master's last year and...

Holy moly. I've been up for a week studying for my midterm. I'm in my mid 30's a...

cjnolet

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Vyvanse making me more distracted? Hyperfocus?

Won't go into all my good bad and ugly of rock-bottom ADHD, but I'm a work from home full-time artist stuck in a creative block that has me doing any and...

Won't go into all my good bad and ugly of rock-bottom ADHD, but I'm a work from ...

Brottworks

•7 years ago

7 Replies

ADHD Weekly - Researchers See Small Increase in Birth Defect Risks with ADHD medications

Researchers encourage women to talk with their doctors about the possibility of pregnancy as part of their conversations on medication management. Have you had...

Researchers encourage women to talk with their doctors about the possibility of ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•7 years ago

1 Reply

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Lovinit

•7 years ago

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This doesn’t have to do with ADHD but I enjoyed reading and trying to answer the questions

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passion/201803/37-questions-help-you-identify-your-passions

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passion/201803/37-questions-help-you-ide...

Lovinit

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale for Adult ADHD?

Anyone have experience taking the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) ? I just went through it and won't get results for 2 weeks but wondering if it will...

Anyone have experience taking the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) ? I j...

rglazier

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Update on Vyvanse and question about Lunesta.

I am up to 80 mgs of Vyvanse from 40mgs and seem to be better. I think I need a little more to get me over the hump of almost there. What is the highest you...

I am up to 80 mgs of Vyvanse from 40mgs and seem to be better. I think I need a ...

kaa615

•7 years ago

4 Replies

I'm up late

Is anyone else awake?

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Do you have support at home?

I've been struggling with ADD my whole life, I was diagnosed about 15 years ago. I'm 52 years old. I have been married for 32 years and I am very unhappy, I...

I've been struggling with ADD my whole life, I was diagnosed about 15 years ago....

Ibshopin

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Hello!

Greetings. I do not have an official diagnosis of ADHD, but it has long been suspected by my mother, wife, and friends that I do indeed have this disorder....

Greetings. I do not have an official diagnosis of ADHD, but it has long been sus...

JgRN79

•7 years ago

1 Reply

44 year old adult here going back to college and working at job as well. Not going so good.

44 year old adult here going back to college and working as well. I’m having a really horrible time being able to absorb the lectures and my memory is really...

44 year old adult here going back to college and working as well. I’m having a r...

kami73

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Expanding my community

Hi all. I was diagnosed with ADHD about 20 years ago and looking to expand my community, so decided to come here. Greetings. I've had mixed success with drug...

Hi all. I was diagnosed with ADHD about 20 years ago and looking to expand my co...

agamman

•7 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for March 2018

Love/Hate relationship with my mom

Here’s what you should be reminding yourself of when you wake up

A little gift today

Now I feel bad about posting about one bad day

Just a little pick me up

2nd day working interview

I've had a revelation

I'd like a do-over today

Newly diagnosed 26 year old mother

Help finding a Doctor Georgia

Guilt for asking for ADD medication

Who Failed? Rutgers? The Student?

Should I increase or decrease my dose of Concerta(Ritalin with slow release) ?

Do you have a hard time finding friends?

23 year old inability to launch

ADHD Genetics & Social Issues

Correlation Between ADHD subtype and Libido

Hi guys!

Midterms + ADHD + New Meds = Unbearable Anxiety

Vyvanse making me more distracted? Hyperfocus?

ADHD Weekly - Researchers See Small Increase in Birth Defect Risks with ADHD medications

Watch

This doesn’t have to do with ADHD but I enjoyed reading and trying to answer the questions

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale for Adult ADHD?

Update on Vyvanse and question about Lunesta.

I'm up late

Do you have support at home?

Hello!

44 year old adult here going back to college and working at job as well. Not going so good.

Expanding my community

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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