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Will Adderall help me?

Hello, I wrote a small novel as my first post that contains more details about my situation so I'll keep this brief; I've was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 7...

Hello, I wrote a small novel as my first post that contains more details about m...

Caltic

•6 years ago

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Need outside views and opinions on the affects ADHD has had on my life, and what I need to do moving forward.

I'm not entirely sure what to write or in what order, I'm out of my element seemingly writing something and presenting it to a faceless entity. I'm 23 years...

I'm not entirely sure what to write or in what order, I'm out of my element s...

Caltic

•6 years ago

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56 and diagnosed at 45

New to the group. Even after 11 or so years, I am still learning about this condition and discovering that a lot of the many "character flaws" I thought I had...

New to the group. Even after 11 or so years, I am still learning about this cond...

Tonkalady

•6 years ago

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Do I need a higher dose?

Hey guys and gals, I recently started taking 5mg EXR of Adderall about three weeks ago. I'd say it does help me focus on work WHEN I can actually sit down...

Hey guys and gals, I recently started taking 5mg EXR of Adderall about three we...

RachealCR

•6 years ago

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New here, New to ADHD, looking for guidance

Hello, I am a 26 year old male and the past few years have been rough for me as far as attentiveness and focus both in my personal life and at work. My...

Hello, I am a 26 year old male and the past few years have been rough for me as ...

YouthLeader_008

•6 years ago

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We Need Your Feedback! Musicians with ADHD/ADD this is an investigation into methods of coping with ADHD/ADD and Music.

Please take my survey! Musicians with ADHD/ADD this is an investigation into methods of coping with ADHD/ADD and Music.! Your responses would be really helpful...

Please take my survey! Musicians with ADHD/ADD this is an investigation into met...

Wahh

•6 years ago

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What am I good at?

I’ve been told I’m entertaining. I need to find the things that I’m good at. It’s a shame , I lived 37 years of my life and I ont know what I’m good at.

I’ve been told I’m entertaining. I need to find the things that I’m good at. ...

Lovinit

•6 years ago

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Interesting Question for the Psychiatrists and Geneticists Out There

I have always wanted to ask these two closely related questions; especially since my Psychiatrist told me that he had never heard of any situation even...

I have always wanted to ask these two closely related questions; especially sinc...

strawbjt

•6 years ago

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A Comedy of Errors

I’m a 44 y/o dude and was diagnosed with ADHD 6 months ago. I’ve been in weekly therapy for a year. I started Lexapro a year ago, Wellbutrin 8 months ago, and...

I’m a 44 y/o dude and was diagnosed with ADHD 6 months ago. I’ve been in weekly ...

QuepasaQP

•6 years ago

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Can feelings also be related to ADHD?

Hello. I'm a 50 years old man and I don't really know if I have ADHD or not, although lately I've read a few articles in Wich I felt reflected, not paying...

Hello. I'm a 50 years old man and I don't really know if I have ADHD or not, al...

Luiso

•6 years ago

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Restless legs

Hi everyone, does anyone else also have legs that just need to move? I have inattentive presentation, but my legs are twitching sometimes. Especially in the...

Hi everyone, does anyone else also have legs that just need to move? I have inat...

ikkee

•6 years ago

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Can't find new meds

Hello all, thanks in advance for any advice given. My insurance company just stopped covering the Daytrana patch. Went from $20.00 per month, to $300.00 per...

Hello all, thanks in advance for any advice given. My insurance company just sto...

Bluesguy

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Focusing is tiring

Hey all: just found this app! Hoping to learn alot & nice to know not alone!

TryingToFocus

•6 years ago

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Helpful Strategy: Body Double

focusme

•6 years ago

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No appetite

Just started on 10 mg Adderrall. When the pharmacist said don't forget to eat I chuckled and said that definitely won't be a problem!!! Lol! I should of known...

Just started on 10 mg Adderrall. When the pharmacist said don't forget to eat I ...

lovedogs51511

•6 years ago

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Beware Vyvanse Crash!! No one told me about the effects that can happen when Vyvanse wears off in evenings!!

On only 20 mg Vyvanse in morning I was feeling GREAT all day, but then started to feel depressed at night. ("Vyvanse Crash" I later learned.) Doc suggested...

On only 20 mg Vyvanse in morning I was feeling GREAT all day, but then started t...

Kerickson

•6 years ago

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DIY Balance Board in link

I meant to add this YouTube link in my other post about the many benefits of the balance board and how simple(and cheap) it was to make! It's really helped my...

I meant to add this YouTube link in my other post about the many benefits of the...

topdonster

•6 years ago

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Took first 5 mg Adderrall

Well I couldnt wait till morning so I took it a few hours ago. Don't feel anything better or worse! Guess ill just have to wait a .week to decide if I should...

Well I couldnt wait till morning so I took it a few hours ago. Don't feel anythi...

lovedogs51511

•6 years ago

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Finding out if I have ADHD, plz help.

Hi everyone, I'm new here, my name is Kerri, I'm 23. I have been researching this illness and I am 100% sure that I have it, or something very similar to it. I...

Hi everyone, I'm new here, my name is Kerri, I'm 23. I have been researching thi...

kerrikilljoy420

•6 years ago

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What dosage do other adults take or have taken with Adderall IR and or XR. Always struggling to find what works for them.

Adult adhd stimulant dosages

ascootergirl

•6 years ago

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Relationships..

I'm just curious about other peoples experiences in relationships. I guess I've always been smart but scattered, capable but chaotic and so on (turns out...

I'm just curious about other peoples experiences in relationships. I guess I've ...

Lani24

•6 years ago

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Looking For Suggestions for 25 yr old daughter

Hello 👋 I am the mother to an adult child with severe Inattentive ADD. She is 25. I am hoping you all can provide suggestions that might help me to better...

Hello 👋 I am the mother to an adult child with severe Inattentive ADD. She is ...

Carobi

•6 years ago

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Has anyone heard of the mirror affect?

It's a TRULY empowering tool that requires gazing at yourself in a mirror(any mirror should do), then look yourself in the eye(s) or mouth, and say "i love...

It's a TRULY empowering tool that requires gazing at yourself in a mirror(any mi...

topdonster

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Struggling with life

Hello , I have not been diagnosed for adhd yet due to insurance not covering it . But I know myself & all the symptoms paint adhd as what I have been...

Hello , I have not been diagnosed for adhd yet due to insurance not covering it ...

Jhm1220

•6 years ago

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Scattered mind scattered life

Hi, I'm 28 and recently was diagnosed with inattentive ADD. For a lot of my teenage years and twenties my life has been chaotic. Anyway now I have an...

Hi, I'm 28 and recently was diagnosed with inattentive ADD. For a lot of my teen...

Lani24

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Adderall

Going to psych nurse to get adderall on Thursday. Anyone had any improvement with their adhd while taking it? Is there a better stimulant that works better...

Going to psych nurse to get adderall on Thursday. Anyone had any improvement wit...

lovedogs51511

•6 years ago

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What can you do to improve motor skills or how does treatment help?

One of the main things I wanna do in my life right now is learn how to manage motor skills, but nobody in real life is willing to teach or show me how to do...

One of the main things I wanna do in my life right now is learn how to manage mo...

Codebox42

•6 years ago

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What treatment do therapists use that helps with your problem?

When seeing any type of social worker or specialized therapist, what kind of treatments or specific things do they do that helps with any sort of ADHD problem?...

When seeing any type of social worker or specialized therapist, what kind of tre...

Codebox42

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for July 2018

Will Adderall help me?

Need outside views and opinions on the affects ADHD has had on my life, and what I need to do moving forward.

56 and diagnosed at 45

Do I need a higher dose?

New here, New to ADHD, looking for guidance

We Need Your Feedback! Musicians with ADHD/ADD this is an investigation into methods of coping with ADHD/ADD and Music.

What am I good at?

Interesting Question for the Psychiatrists and Geneticists Out There

A Comedy of Errors

Can feelings also be related to ADHD?

Restless legs

Can't find new meds

Focusing is tiring

Helpful Strategy: Body Double

No appetite

Beware Vyvanse Crash!! No one told me about the effects that can happen when Vyvanse wears off in evenings!!

DIY Balance Board in link

Took first 5 mg Adderrall

Finding out if I have ADHD, plz help.

What dosage do other adults take or have taken with Adderall IR and or XR. Always struggling to find what works for them.

Relationships..

Looking For Suggestions for 25 yr old daughter

Has anyone heard of the mirror affect?

Struggling with life

Scattered mind scattered life

Adderall

What can you do to improve motor skills or how does treatment help?

What treatment do therapists use that helps with your problem?

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