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Studies show ADHD affects short term memory

From watching videos from Thomas E Brown Ph.D. and Russell Barkley Ph.D. working memory seems to be an issue for those with ADHD. I remember when I was in...

From watching videos from Thomas E Brown Ph.D. and Russell Barkley Ph.D. working...

Bynddrvn

•6 years ago

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Medication and bias

Could someone explain to me why some people say that stimulant medications used to treat ADHD are dangerous? The most common side effects are listed as...

Could someone explain to me why some people say that stimulant medications used ...

Bynddrvn

•6 years ago

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Thinks everyone has adhd

My son has ADHD and he is alienating everybody he knows by insisting on curing them. He diagnoses everybody with ADHD.

My son has ADHD and he is alienating everybody he knows by insisting on curing ...

a2255

•6 years ago

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40-Year-Old Who Tried Adderall, and Felt Horrible at 5MG!

Hi there, I love reading everyone's posts on this forum. I'm 40 and have recently been diagnosed with ADHD by a Psychiatrist. I am an educated woman, but...

Hi there, I love reading everyone's posts on this forum. I'm 40 and have recent...

BusyMomTeacher

•6 years ago

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Husband with ADHD with thoughts of shame and maybe even depression- advice for a loved one

My husband has ADHD and really struggles with shame, anxiety and depression. There are a lot of times he says things like I am just not happy and I dont...

My husband has ADHD and really struggles with shame, anxiety and depression. The...

adhdwife-ML

•6 years ago

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About ChADD.

So I heard about ChADD sometime last year after trying to find a solution or something to relate to my ADHD problems and after seeing that it's a...

So I heard about ChADD sometime last year after trying to find a solution or som...

Codebox42

•6 years ago

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Introduction.

I was thinking about this and I figured I'd introduce myself personally, considering how a lot of people really relate to or like my posts. My name is Chey...

I was thinking about this and I figured I'd introduce myself personally, conside...

Codebox42

•6 years ago

1 Reply

ADHD at 50

Hi, I am new here. I think I've been ADHD all my life but was only diagnosed last year. I thought the world operates with similar lens through which I see and...

Hi, I am new here. I think I've been ADHD all my life but was only diagnosed las...

Spring-book

•6 years ago

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Vitamins

Hi I'm 36 and I have ADHD what are vitamins that I should be taking? I already take a multivitamin and dha. what brand vitamins also? I'm not on any...

Hi I'm 36 and I have ADHD what are vitamins that I should be taking? I already t...

Pattiann1981

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Doctoral Student with ADHD

Hi, this is my 1st post. I am a doctoral student finishing up my coursework and preparing for my comprehensive qualifying exam. I was diagnosed with ADHD few...

Hi, this is my 1st post. I am a doctoral student finishing up my coursework and...

LAMD714

•6 years ago

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What are your favorite environmental and behavioral management techniques?

I'm new to learning about ADHD. I know that medicine is supposed to be very helpful, but right now I'm primarily interested in behavioral and environmental...

I'm new to learning about ADHD. I know that medicine is supposed to be very help...

NewDahlia

•6 years ago

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21 year old with ADHD

I'm 21 and I'm currently in college and honestly I hate how slow I can be when learning new things. I get accommodations for test, but I still fucking hate it....

I'm 21 and I'm currently in college and honestly I hate how slow I can be when l...

Jacky1897

•6 years ago

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New, first post

Greetings. 59 years of age, diagnosed at 40 with ADD. Currently taking 20 mg adderral as needed. Feel a need to share, communicate with like minded...

Greetings. 59 years of age, diagnosed at 40 with ADD. Currently taking 20 mg add...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Is crying connected to ADHD?

I don't know if this has anything to do with ADHD or not. I've never read anything linking it but does anyone else have a hard time controlling emotions,...

I don't know if this has anything to do with ADHD or not. I've never read anyth...

Gabesmom594

•6 years ago

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mist diognosed

im 56 had this all my life always new i was different.fell to peaces all my life 10 years ago just couldnt take it anymore the doctors treated me depretion 800...

im 56 had this all my life always new i was different.fell to peaces all my life...

johny789

•6 years ago

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Ritalin is making me hyper-focused negatively

Hi, I have been diagnosed with ADD a month. I have been taking Ritalin, 20mg per day, for more than a week, and I feel hyperfocused after taking the dose. I...

Hi, I have been diagnosed with ADD a month. I have been taking Ritalin, 20mg pe...

Irshadali

•6 years ago

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Why isn't Vyvanse working?

I have been on Vyvanse 40mgs for about a week and I do not feel any different. I was on Aderall 30mgs, round and pink (made me feel "normal") and two 30 mgs of...

I have been on Vyvanse 40mgs for about a week and I do not feel any different. I...

kaa615

•6 years ago

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Trouble waking up in the AM

Is anyone else with ADHD/ADD have trouble waking up and getting out of bed in the morning? I’ve tried everything and I can not motivate myself! I fear that...

Is anyone else with ADHD/ADD have trouble waking up and getting out of bed in th...

Bobina

•6 years ago

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Frustrated and pissed off

Trying to apply for jobs online is driving me crazy! Constantly having issues and all the work and effort to submit an application. One road block after...

Trying to apply for jobs online is driving me crazy! Constantly having issues a...

Lovinit

•6 years ago

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Adhd impacting life

I've read in many places that ADHD symptoms need to present in two or more settings. So does that mean, if I can't focus on my school work at school and I...

I've read in many places that ADHD symptoms need to present in two or more setti...

warmheart123123

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly—Navigating Marriage or Co-Parenting When There is ADHD

Having ADHD affects the entire family—and can make marriage or co-parenting more difficult. What can you do to make this a little bit better when there may be...

Having ADHD affects the entire family—and can make marriage or co-parenting more...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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How are your motor skills effected?

As a community all suffering (or have suffered) ADHD in someway should understand how upsetting it is to have unbalanced motor skills, even effecting the...

As a community all suffering (or have suffered) ADHD in someway should understan...

Codebox42

•6 years ago

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ADHD or lazy student looking for an excuse?

Here's a look into my life, with your guys personal experience with ADHD do you think it's likely I have ADHD given this: My GP already told me it's highly...

Here's a look into my life, with your guys personal experience with ADHD do you ...

warmheart123123

•6 years ago

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ADHD in the workplace research

As an adult who was diagnosed with ADHD just 2-3 years ago (in the common manner of first having a child diagnosed), I have wondered about how people like me...

As an adult who was diagnosed with ADHD just 2-3 years ago (in the common manner...

sherishu

•6 years ago

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How has therapy effected your ADHD?

Pretty soon I plan on entering therapy because at this point I barely have anything else to turn to or understand the pain of limitations my ADHD hinders me...

Pretty soon I plan on entering therapy because at this point I barely have anyth...

Codebox42

•6 years ago

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Is 5 mg adderall supposed to make you super chill?

Focused, yes, but not annoyed/worried by the things that normally annoy/worry you OR excited/interested by the things that normally excite/interest you?...

Focused, yes, but not annoyed/worried by the things that normally annoy/worry yo...

NewDahlia

•6 years ago

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Ritalin not performing?

Hi, have been taking Ritalin (3 x 10mg) daily now for 5 weeks, and have noticed these considerable negative changes: 1. Headaches 2. Tiredness and irritable...

Hi, have been taking Ritalin (3 x 10mg) daily now for 5 weeks, and have noticed ...

MCNC

•6 years ago

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Job vacancy for an ADULT ADHD NURSE (PSYCHIATRIC NURSE) FROM UK

i am an ADHD Specialist Psychiatric Nurse Prescriber from United Kingdom, i work with the Adult ADHD Service, i love my job and the service users. i often...

i am an ADHD Specialist Psychiatric Nurse Prescriber from United Kingdom, i work...

Adeolufadeke

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Medicaton to Mexico

We are going to Rocky Point for the weekend in March and are wondering if any of you have experience traveling with stimulate medication into Mexico by car.

We are going to Rocky Point for the weekend in March and are wondering if any of...

seriouslythankful

•6 years ago

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anyone having experience dating other adhd people?

I recently started seeing someone who was probably the sort of child people associate with adhd - the highly active boy who is literally bouncing off the...

I recently started seeing someone who was probably the sort of child people asso...

PoppyWithADD

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for March 2018

Studies show ADHD affects short term memory

Medication and bias

Thinks everyone has adhd

40-Year-Old Who Tried Adderall, and Felt Horrible at 5MG!

Husband with ADHD with thoughts of shame and maybe even depression- advice for a loved one

About ChADD.

Introduction.

ADHD at 50

Vitamins

Doctoral Student with ADHD

What are your favorite environmental and behavioral management techniques?

21 year old with ADHD

New, first post

Is crying connected to ADHD?

mist diognosed

Ritalin is making me hyper-focused negatively

Why isn't Vyvanse working?

Trouble waking up in the AM

Frustrated and pissed off

Adhd impacting life

ADHD Weekly—Navigating Marriage or Co-Parenting When There is ADHD

How are your motor skills effected?

ADHD or lazy student looking for an excuse?

ADHD in the workplace research

How has therapy effected your ADHD?

Is 5 mg adderall supposed to make you super chill?

Ritalin not performing?

Job vacancy for an ADULT ADHD NURSE (PSYCHIATRIC NURSE) FROM UK

Medicaton to Mexico

anyone having experience dating other adhd people?

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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