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ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER??? STICKING TO BASIC DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

perfectionism OR thats good enough, I HAVE post it notes every where! i can't remember anything.

perfectionism OR thats good enough, I HAVE post it notes every where! i can't re...

handsfromlove

•6 years ago

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Grrrr........my mother!!!😣

Fell into a serious depression staying in different room all day. Hiding in bedroom. Everything I do is so wrong, totally unlike her so I'm always always at...

Fell into a serious depression staying in different room all day. Hiding in bedr...

lovedogs51511

•6 years ago

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“Imagination is more important than knowledge”

Albert Einstein said this.

cjnolet

•6 years ago

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Bad reaction to Vyvanse

My 16 year old daughter has recently been diagnosed with severe ADHD, without hyperactivity present. The doctor started her on Vyvanse 30 mg. I was hoping...

My 16 year old daughter has recently been diagnosed with severe ADHD, without hy...

kevans319

•6 years ago

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You can do it.

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the...

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you th...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

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Had my lowest point yesterday. And social interactions.

Honestly I've been very depressed (even on the edge of crying) the past couple of days. And it mostly has to due with my life reflection and college life. As...

Honestly I've been very depressed (even on the edge of crying) the past couple o...

Codebox42

•6 years ago

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Finally got paperwork to see a Therapist.

The other day I finally got some paperwork mailed to me about visiting an actual therapist on the 31st of May. And needless to say I'm excited for it! I wan...

The other day I finally got some paperwork mailed to me about visiting an actual...

Codebox42

•6 years ago

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LOOKING FOR A DOCTOR IN NJ WHO WILL TREAT MY ADHD

My insurance and I are having trouble finding a doctor who will prescribe me Adderall. I currently live in NJ, have medicaid, and my Dr, is not in network so...

My insurance and I are having trouble finding a doctor who will prescribe me Add...

cruzpath110

•6 years ago

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VAST. 🖒🖒🖒🖒

https://youtu.be/6PcY_BFbE2o

INACIO

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- I Don’t Have Insurance. How Do I Pay For Treatment?

Paying for treatment can be a steep hill for many family budgets. Where can you find some assistance? Read "Ask the Specialist: I Don’t Have Insurance. How Do...

Paying for treatment can be a steep hill for many family budgets. Where can you ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Organize Your Health: How to Set Up and Maintain Your Medical Records

We all dislike the details required in record keeping -- but sometimes it's necessary, like when we need to keep track of our medical records. What system...

We all dislike the details required in record keeping -- but sometimes it's nece...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Ritalin is not a cause of school violence

CHADD's Public Policy Committee was dismayed by comments made last week attempting to connect Ritalin with school violence. There is no evidence to support a...

CHADD's Public Policy Committee was dismayed by comments made last week attempti...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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MEL ROBBINS HAS ADHD! 5-Second Rule stimulates executive function, increase focus, reduce anxiety

I had been watching her videos before being treated for ADHD - was told by a friend she has ADHD; regardless of the truth of that, this technique stimulates...

I had been watching her videos before being treated for ADHD - was told by a fri...

lkrportland

•6 years ago

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Seek treatment

I am in my 30s and have been diagnosed with inattentive ADD. Have not had any treatment at this time. I struggle with depression anxiety and focus. I have 2...

I am in my 30s and have been diagnosed with inattentive ADD. Have not had any t...

Carmen810

•6 years ago

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Can people with ADHD learn how to notice social subtleties?

I'm being told at work that I need to notice social subtleties, and after thinking about it overnight, I couldn't come up with a solution. I just DON'T notice...

I'm being told at work that I need to notice social subtleties, and after thinki...

StrongMom

•6 years ago

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Question

Can anyone recommend any good doctors for treatment in NYC or long island? Thank you!

Can anyone recommend any good doctors for treatment in NYC or long island? Than...

Enp2015

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Problems with seizures

Hi I'm 39 and recently diagnosed adhd. Was prescribed 18mg concerta xl. Worked great at first but wore off after 5/6 hours. Started taking another 18mg at...

Hi I'm 39 and recently diagnosed adhd. Was prescribed 18mg concerta xl. Worked ...

Tadhd666

•6 years ago

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Hello. I'm new here. My name is INACIO. I was diagnosed with ADHD in january of this year. I'm 35 years old.

Hi. All right? I was diagnosed with ADHD in January of this year. I am 35 years old and I live in Florianópolis / Brasil.There is someone from Brazil here? I...

Hi. All right? I was diagnosed with ADHD in January of this year. I am 35 years ...

INACIO

•6 years ago

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Eye movement and ADHD

I was recently informed about the idea that involuntary eye movements are apparently a “surefire way” to diagnose those with ADHD. Google returns a bunch of...

I was recently informed about the idea that involuntary eye movements are appare...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

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ADHD Coach

I recently found an ADHD coach and I it’s completely refreshing, especially since he’s got impulsive ADHD himself. It’s crazy how different it is to be talking...

I recently found an ADHD coach and I it’s completely refreshing, especially sinc...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

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What to do next

I am a 22 year old, doing master's program in robotics and computational mathematics. I have been great at studies and extra curricular activities but since...

I am a 22 year old, doing master's program in robotics and computational mathema...

wonder_ninja

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Oops! That Was Impulsive

Have you ever had an impulsive moment? Some of our community members have and they shared their experiences with us. Read "Oops! That Was Impulsive" at...

Have you ever had an impulsive moment? Some of our community members have and th...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Interrupter

I've been really bad at interrupting coworkers while they're talking lately. It's not on purpose, but I've become more aware of doing it since my diagnosis....

I've been really bad at interrupting coworkers while they're talking lately. It...

RachealCR

•6 years ago

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Live

Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes. - Benjamin Disraeli

Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes. -...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

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Adult ADHD and my wife

My wife just turned 44 and recently has made comments about wishing she never had kids, which we have 8 yr old 5 yr old boys. Out oldest has been diagnosed...

My wife just turned 44 and recently has made comments about wishing she never ha...

Eric2575

•6 years ago

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Why So Many Gifted Yet Struggling Students Are Hidden In Plain Sight

I heard about this book on NPR, has anyone here read it? The book sounds interesting. There seems to be different styles of learning and processing...

I heard about this book on NPR, has anyone here read it? The book sounds interes...

Bynddrvn

•6 years ago

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Feeling Alone and Worthless

I'm 25 Y/O. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was just 5. I stopped taking the medication when I was in college, but recently had to take a temp job while I'm...

I'm 25 Y/O. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was just 5. I stopped taking the ...

Twigy

•6 years ago

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Could increasing my dosage cause pounding in the arteries in my head?

Hi, everyone. About a week ago the doc increased my dosage of Vyvanse, because I had mentioned to said doctor, that my boyfriend could not notice a difference...

Hi, everyone. About a week ago the doc increased my dosage of Vyvanse, because I...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Holistic/ herbal supplements

Can anyone recommend any herbal/ holistic options for ADHD focus and concentration symptoms and hyperactivity symptoms? Thanks x

Can anyone recommend any herbal/ holistic options for ADHD focus and concentrati...

sarahlovesskittles

•6 years ago

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Methylphenidate SR NOT WORKING

hi sir. i am from india recently found i have adhd, in the first month's methylphenidate hcl sr 10 mgwhich was working good. then doctor increased dose to 20...

hi sir. i am from india recently found i have adhd, in the first month's methylp...

Stanley1988

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2018

ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER??? STICKING TO BASIC DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grrrr........my mother!!!😣

“Imagination is more important than knowledge”

Bad reaction to Vyvanse

You can do it.

Had my lowest point yesterday. And social interactions.

Finally got paperwork to see a Therapist.

LOOKING FOR A DOCTOR IN NJ WHO WILL TREAT MY ADHD

VAST. 🖒🖒🖒🖒

ADHD Weekly -- I Don’t Have Insurance. How Do I Pay For Treatment?

ADHD Weekly -- Organize Your Health: How to Set Up and Maintain Your Medical Records

Ritalin is not a cause of school violence

MEL ROBBINS HAS ADHD! 5-Second Rule stimulates executive function, increase focus, reduce anxiety

Seek treatment

Can people with ADHD learn how to notice social subtleties?

Question

Problems with seizures

Hello. I'm new here. My name is INACIO. I was diagnosed with ADHD in january of this year. I'm 35 years old.

Eye movement and ADHD

ADHD Coach

What to do next

ADHD Weekly -- Oops! That Was Impulsive

Interrupter

Live

Adult ADHD and my wife

Why So Many Gifted Yet Struggling Students Are Hidden In Plain Sight

Feeling Alone and Worthless

Could increasing my dosage cause pounding in the arteries in my head?

Holistic/ herbal supplements

Methylphenidate SR NOT WORKING

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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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