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No fear/ what?!

Today I feel like I’ve grown a pair of small mature balls I’m currently dealing with three months behind on my mortgage not enough money to cover my expenses...

Today I feel like I’ve grown a pair of small mature balls I’m currently dealing ...

Lovinit

•6 years ago

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How to find a prescriber

I have recently begun to suspect ADD in myself at nearly 30. I worry that my regular doctor won't take me seriously since it has never come up before. I don't...

I have recently begun to suspect ADD in myself at nearly 30. I worry that my reg...

KaarinMVP

•6 years ago

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Happiness + Vision = Success. But happiness must come now.

I found the following quote from John D. Rockefeller: I was early taught to work as well as play, My life has been one long, happy holiday; Full of work and...

I found the following quote from John D. Rockefeller: I was early taught to wor...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

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Game On House Chores!

Painters tape around a kitchen tile sweeping is now more fun 😜 with a debris target spot. Just an idea I read online. Showed a picture of a 3yrs old girl...

Painters tape around a kitchen tile sweeping is now more fun 😜 with a debris ta...

Lovinit

•6 years ago

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My Daily Anxiety

I’m getting anxiety daily about different situations. I’m going for a run right now (literally about to turn on the music). I drove to a state park parking...

I’m getting anxiety daily about different situations. I’m going for a run right ...

randyj302

•6 years ago

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My Daily Anxiety

I’m getting anxiety daily about different situations. I’m going for a run right now (literally about to turn on the music). I drove to a state park parking...

I’m getting anxiety daily about different situations. I’m going for a run right ...

randyj302

•6 years ago

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I want to run away.

Is that the solution? I want to be somewhere else, someone else, doing something else. Then again, I'm happy just being where I am, who I am, doing what I'm...

Is that the solution? I want to be somewhere else, someone else, doing something...

randyj302

•6 years ago

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Use of Intuniv

Use 4mg Intuniv each day. Find that at about 10-12hrs after dose the symptoms worsen again. 57 year old over wt woman, has anyone used a higher dose?

Use 4mg Intuniv each day. Find that at about 10-12hrs after dose the symptoms wo...

JulieA61

•6 years ago

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I help myself diagonose ADD recently.

I am from sikkim india recently diagnosed with add and i am ina job of teaching where i am struggling even to focus on students and even studies . Due to lack...

I am from sikkim india recently diagnosed with add and i am ina job of teaching ...

akdlife

•6 years ago

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Emotional wellnesss

So over the past year and a half I have been in a journey to become well. Over the course of this time, I went from a sedentary 230 lb overweight, unconfident...

So over the past year and a half I have been in a journey to become well. Over t...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

1 Reply

How did you guys know you had ADHD?

I'm a sophomore in high school, and I've recently noticed that my behaviour is different to that of many other people???? Sometimes I can play violin or do...

I'm a sophomore in high school, and I've recently noticed that my behaviour is d...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Re-certification of ADHD diagnosis after 5 years?

Hello, I was diagnosed in 2003 and then again in 2010 with ADHD. I was just told in August 2018 that this diagnosis cannot be certified due to the assessment...

Hello, I was diagnosed in 2003 and then again in 2010 with ADHD. I was just told...

recertification

•6 years ago

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My boyfriend and I both have ADD/ADHD but I HATE his medications

Hi there! I was diagnosed with adult ADHD-mixed type about 6 months after graduating from college. I spent much of my life thinking life was just going to be...

Hi there! I was diagnosed with adult ADHD-mixed type about 6 months after gradua...

Miles2Go

•6 years ago

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How important have you noticed sleep being to your mental and physical health?

Ever since I became an adult responsible for holding a job and taking care of kids, I've realized how important sleep is. On the contrary, I've also realized...

Ever since I became an adult responsible for holding a job and taking care of ki...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- More Month than Money? Apps to Help with Money Management

Do you use apps on your smartphone or tablet to help you manage your money? We looked at a few for some suggestions. Read "More Month than Money? Apps to Help...

Do you use apps on your smartphone or tablet to help you manage your money? We l...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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I am New here.. Well Qualified, but poor performance at work and Life.Connecting all Dots now

Hi All, This week I realized that i have ADHD. I have all the Symptons related to attentiveness and HyperActivity. Im ery well Qualified, Software Engineer,...

Hi All, This week I realized that i have ADHD. I have all the Symptons related...

UshaNemani

•6 years ago

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New old guy with ADHD diagnosis

Hi all, I’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD at the ripe age of 41. Meeting with a psychiatrist to discuss treatment options. The amount of information about...

Hi all, I’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD at the ripe age of 41. Meeting wi...

mussronkey

•6 years ago

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How to help my boyfriend understands my ADHD better

Can I ask how can I help my boyfriend understand my ADHD

Ulstergirl

•6 years ago

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ADD medication side effects - Concerta 36mg

I've been on a generic drug for concerta 36mg and its really helped with focus and productivity,as well as emotional regulation.my anxiety which is normally...

I've been on a generic drug for concerta 36mg and its really helped with focus a...

Naartjie

•6 years ago

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Feeling Better

I want to thank everyone who responded to my post. My husband tries hard to understand my condition, I should have stated that he himself struggles with OCD...

I want to thank everyone who responded to my post. My husband tries hard to unde...

hocuspocusicantfocus

•6 years ago

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CBD

I was wondering if anyone has tried cbd. I am looking at vaping it but I don't know where to begin. If you have tried it, can you give me some help figuring...

I was wondering if anyone has tried cbd. I am looking at vaping it but I don't ...

Leo1865

•6 years ago

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Anxiety?

For years now I’ve had an issue that occurs only occasionally, almost always when I’m sleeping and suddenly get jarred awake. The issue is that I will be half...

For years now I’ve had an issue that occurs only occasionally, almost always whe...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

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I'm new and currently very on edge

Hi there, This is my first time posting here. I just joined. I am currently feeling so very frustrated. I am on medication (ritalin) which has worked wonders....

Hi there, This is my first time posting here. I just joined. I am currently fee...

hocuspocusicantfocus

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- When ADHD is Missed in a Diagnosis

Was ADHD your first diagnosis, or did it come after another, or more than one other, diagnosis was made first? Read "When ADHD is Missed in a Diagnosis" at...

Was ADHD your first diagnosis, or did it come after another, or more than one ot...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

1 Reply

I am a newby here, but not to ADD!

I knew I was different most of my life, but tried to hide it. Hurt my back at work, had a spinal fusion which worked very well. But i was at a conference and...

I knew I was different most of my life, but tried to hide it. Hurt my back at wo...

StoneJeweler

•6 years ago

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Wishing For A Good outcome.

Hi, I haven't posted on here in a month or so, but here goes: I too struggle daily with ADHD. Recently my longstanding boyfriend was diagnosed with stage 2...

Hi, I haven't posted on here in a month or so, but here goes: I too struggle dai...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Hello, I'm pleased to announce that my book on Inattentive ADHD is

Now Published! My goal with the book is to give the reader a metaphorical pair of glasses that will demonstrate the point of view of someone who lived 25 years...

Now Published! My goal with the book is to give the reader a metaphorical pair o...

Eclecticentric77

•6 years ago

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Wow.

I have an interview with NVIDIA in 20 minutes and my Vyvanse just kicked in. This stuff seems to make it seem like I could conquer anything. For better or for...

I have an interview with NVIDIA in 20 minutes and my Vyvanse just kicked in. Th...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

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Meltdown

I received some news I did not want to hear over the phone while at work last week. It was from the mother of my kids. She'd ended our romantic relationship...

I received some news I did not want to hear over the phone while at work last we...

Rickytshirt

•6 years ago

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Can't concentrate

I can't concentrate on reading and have difficulty grasping things .My mind is distracted and i get racing thoughts in mind everytime. I have not been taking...

I can't concentrate on reading and have difficulty grasping things .My mind is d...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for August 2018

No fear/ what?!

How to find a prescriber

Happiness + Vision = Success. But happiness must come now.

Game On House Chores!

My Daily Anxiety

My Daily Anxiety

I want to run away.

Use of Intuniv

I help myself diagonose ADD recently.

Emotional wellnesss

How did you guys know you had ADHD?

Re-certification of ADHD diagnosis after 5 years?

My boyfriend and I both have ADD/ADHD but I HATE his medications

How important have you noticed sleep being to your mental and physical health?

ADHD Weekly -- More Month than Money? Apps to Help with Money Management

I am New here.. Well Qualified, but poor performance at work and Life.Connecting all Dots now

New old guy with ADHD diagnosis

How to help my boyfriend understands my ADHD better

ADD medication side effects - Concerta 36mg

Feeling Better

CBD

Anxiety?

I'm new and currently very on edge

ADHD Weekly -- When ADHD is Missed in a Diagnosis

I am a newby here, but not to ADD!

Wishing For A Good outcome.

Hello, I'm pleased to announce that my book on Inattentive ADHD is

Wow.

Meltdown

Can't concentrate

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