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After Diagnosis Stories: It makes so much sense now!

Let's share! OK, I'll start: In gradeschool, I hated history. Why ? Because you were required to read so much! So every week, I would start out, reading...

Let's share! OK, I'll start: In gradeschool, I hated history. Why ? Because y...

adhd_positive

•6 years ago

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Using Humor

Man, this battle with ADHD is not fun... nor funny... at all. Sometimes I catch myself in the process of emotional grinding that is so gritty, intense, and...

Man, this battle with ADHD is not fun... nor funny... at all. Sometimes I catch...

adhd_positive

•6 years ago

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The "Right" Language

I've discovered that its hard for me to communicate what I want to say with people without ADHD. It's just that "the language" we use is different. So... I'm...

I've discovered that its hard for me to communicate what I want to say with peop...

adhd_positive

•6 years ago

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Understanding connections between ADHD, Nutrition, Hypoglycemia, and PTSD has changed my life from twilight To a bright dawn!

Nutrition is one of the most important topics that can be discussed for anyone and even more so for those with ADHD. As the foods we eat have a very serious...

Nutrition is one of the most important topics that can be discussed for anyone a...

Freedom-in-ADHD

•6 years ago

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Think of your body as a plant that needs care and nourishment to grow healthy.

I live in Maryland, and being outside has always made me feel better than being in the house. Did you know how much of a positive impact the sun has on us? Ya...

I live in Maryland, and being outside has always made me feel better than being ...

topdonster

•6 years ago

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I'm a very sensitive person(physically and mentally)

I feel that being so sensitive has helped me get to where I am today and I'll tell you why. Ever since I've changed my eating/sleeping habits for the better,...

I feel that being so sensitive has helped me get to where I am today and I'll te...

topdonster

•6 years ago

1 Reply

How does the sun effect you?

I live in Maryland where the weather is always pretty temperate. However, mostly in the summertime, when it has a tendency to get sunny and hot, my impulsivity...

I live in Maryland where the weather is always pretty temperate. However, mostly...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Looking for Adult Meet Up

Hi I live in the Philadelphia area and I am looking to meet with other adults living successfully with ADHD. I can't seem to find groups for adults with ADHD...

Hi I live in the Philadelphia area and I am looking to meet with other adults li...

hldb

•6 years ago

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ADHD Medications - Avoiding the trial and error

Dear Community, Any recommendation how to figure out the right medications without just try each and everyone. I tried Ritalin LA and Concerta both were not...

Dear Community, Any recommendation how to figure out the right medications with...

Renoya

•6 years ago

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Good evening fellow ADHD'ers and Associates, I am pleased to announce that...

I will finally be publishing a book on Inattentive ADHD. After studying psychology and ADHD for multiple years I have come across quite a bit of very useful...

I will finally be publishing a book on Inattentive ADHD. After studying psychol...

Eclecticentric77

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- ADHD on the Job: How You and Your Employer Can Make It Work

Are you struggling at work? Did you know that you may be able to receive workplace accommodations that could help you improve your job performance? Read "ADHD...

Are you struggling at work? Did you know that you may be able to receive workpla...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Prob going to be diagnosed today, meds shortly after

To everyone with ADHD: first appointment today, pretty sure I have ADHD given wife's observations and books I've read (99% rings true!). ADHD is really...

To everyone with ADHD: first appointment today, pretty sure I have ADHD given wi...

sbphasadd

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Diagnosis Steps

Hi, I am 33 and have now finally gotten serious about what I have long suspected, that I am part of the ADHD community. I am scheduled to visit a PCP in about...

Hi, I am 33 and have now finally gotten serious about what I have long suspected...

shortstop85

•6 years ago

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Adding an Antidepressant to ADHD and Anxiety Meds

My psychiatrist constantly suggests adding Lexapro to all of my other medications (vyvanse, nuvigil, clonazapam, and sonata). I already feel like I take way...

My psychiatrist constantly suggests adding Lexapro to all of my other medication...

Halem1982

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Reading habits?

I just found this article [1] and found it very interesting. First off, reading hasn’t always come easy for me. When I was a kid, even throughout grade school,...

I just found this article [1] and found it very interesting. First off, reading ...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Concerned mom

My son is 28 and has struggled with ADHD since he was diagnosed in 1st grade. He continues to struggle through relationships and just life in general. He...

My son is 28 and has struggled with ADHD since he was diagnosed in 1st grade. H...

Wheretogo

•6 years ago

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need someone to talk to.

I feel like I am constantly self sabotaging. My mood seems to be getting depressed more and more. I'm not sure what I need. I'll keep going- what other choice...

I feel like I am constantly self sabotaging. My mood seems to be getting depress...

randyj302

•6 years ago

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You CAN do it. <3

“Well yeah, that person with ADHD can do it but it’s different when it’s me. I ACTUALLY can’t. There’s no way I can accomplish that. There’s no way anything...

“Well yeah, that person with ADHD can do it but it’s different when it’s me. I A...

Si95

•6 years ago

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Aches and muscle pains due to medication

Everytime I take concerta or adderall XR, I get a lot.of muscles aches and pains. Im tying the instant relief of ritalin but I'm getting same result. I need...

Everytime I take concerta or adderall XR, I get a lot.of muscles aches and pains...

daybyday365

•6 years ago

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New adult adhd diagnosis

Hi i am 32 and recently been diagnosed with ADHD i am ao stressed as have not received any info and cant find any helplines etc. Any info or help appreciated

Hi i am 32 and recently been diagnosed with ADHD i am ao stressed as have not r...

Agadoododo

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- When Depression Co-occurs with ADHD

Depression co-occurs with ADHD frequently. Maybe you have experienced these two conditions at the same time? It takes a trained clinician to provide treatment...

Depression co-occurs with ADHD frequently. Maybe you have experienced these two ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

1 Reply

Help finding doctor in NYC?

Wondering if anyone can recommend a good ADHD psyh doctor who could very quickly confirm a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate medications? Struggling to...

Wondering if anyone can recommend a good ADHD psyh doctor who could very quickly...

ashleeann

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Why can't I ....

Anxious overwhelm...again. another job bites the dust. 52 years graduated JD cum laude 30 years ago and feels like that was my last success. I thought I could...

Anxious overwhelm...again. another job bites the dust. 52 years graduated JD cum...

Francin3

•6 years ago

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New here. New diagnosis, old patterns, will see Doc for Rx soon... Wrote this poem 11 years ago.

I Love a Lady Fair An ADDers Shame Lament By OldNovice 30JUL07 Off I’d set to dragon slay Crossing creek spent half the day Tying...

I Love a Lady Fair An ADDers Shame Lament By OldNovice 30JUL07 Off I’...

OldNovice

•6 years ago

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Started my new morning ritual/routine

A member of a local ADHD support group helped me come up with a morning routine #1 wake up #2 brush teeth #3 open blinds #4 say good morning to my dog......

A member of a local ADHD support group helped me come up with a morning routine ...

Lovinit

•6 years ago

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ADHD & being a Pastor

Now I know in today's society the word pastor can bring out many thoughts and emotions. So before I begin, please know I am just like you...I am trying to find...

Now I know in today's society the word pastor can bring out many thoughts and em...

roghill

•6 years ago

9 Replies

ADHD and Trouble in the Workplace

Hey I have been diagnosed with ADHD when I was a teen and I am facing an issue at work. I have been running into issues in my workplace with my ADHD symptoms....

Hey I have been diagnosed with ADHD when I was a teen and I am facing an issue a...

jegoldst

•6 years ago

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GeneSight test experience?

Anyone out there that has done the GeneSight test to identify the best meds for ADHD and/or Depression?

Anyone out there that has done the GeneSight test to identify the best meds for ...

Wylly

•6 years ago

3 Replies

ADHD Misdiagnosed as Bipolar 46 years

Was misdiagnosed with bipolar mood disorder (manic depression) from age 18 to age 64 when ADHD was diagnosed 2 years ago, a lifelong condition. I've gone...

Was misdiagnosed with bipolar mood disorder (manic depression) from age 18 to ag...

Anderson359

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Finally diagnosed at age 50!

And for a few years now I have been enjoying this new perspective, and am enjoying success in a new career thanks to Adderall. I'm here on this site...

And for a few years now I have been enjoying this new perspective, and am enjoyi...

GeorgeJacobs19

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for July 2018

After Diagnosis Stories: It makes so much sense now!

Using Humor

The "Right" Language

Understanding connections between ADHD, Nutrition, Hypoglycemia, and PTSD has changed my life from twilight To a bright dawn!

Think of your body as a plant that needs care and nourishment to grow healthy.

I'm a very sensitive person(physically and mentally)

How does the sun effect you?

Looking for Adult Meet Up

ADHD Medications - Avoiding the trial and error

Good evening fellow ADHD'ers and Associates, I am pleased to announce that...

ADHD Weekly -- ADHD on the Job: How You and Your Employer Can Make It Work

Prob going to be diagnosed today, meds shortly after

Diagnosis Steps

Adding an Antidepressant to ADHD and Anxiety Meds

Reading habits?

Concerned mom

need someone to talk to.

You CAN do it. <3

Aches and muscle pains due to medication

New adult adhd diagnosis

ADHD Weekly -- When Depression Co-occurs with ADHD

Help finding doctor in NYC?

Why can't I ....

New here. New diagnosis, old patterns, will see Doc for Rx soon... Wrote this poem 11 years ago.

Started my new morning ritual/routine

ADHD & being a Pastor

ADHD and Trouble in the Workplace

GeneSight test experience?

ADHD Misdiagnosed as Bipolar 46 years

Finally diagnosed at age 50!

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