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What Brain Chemicals/Neurotransmitters Do People With ADHD Lack, And What Problems Does That Bring?

This post is mainly for people who might not be as aware of ADHD neurochemistry issues. Below is an excerpt from an ADHD book I published last month....

This post is mainly for people who might not be as aware of ADHD neurochemistry ...

Eclecticentric77

•6 years ago

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Medication & Weight Loss

Hello all I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and started on meds a couple months ago and noticed that I have lost a lot of weight which concerning for me. I...

Hello all I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and started on meds a couple months...

JadaADHD

•6 years ago

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Help in college

Is there any support for people incollege that are facing being bullied by the main professor? I already know that „it’s never the professors fault“ whatever...

Is there any support for people incollege that are facing being bullied by the m...

Olifantje

•6 years ago

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ADHD SAVED MY LIFE !

THIS WEEK END 11yrs ago I I handed myself in to police for not going court it would not come up on computer . Took in room asked what happenened to you I...

THIS WEEK END 11yrs ago I I handed myself in to police for not going court it wo...

Faithfull

•6 years ago

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prenatal nicotine exposure and adhd

right around 25 minutes, studies on mice in Florida Institute for Brain Repair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyUVc0Iteb0

right around 25 minutes, studies on mice in Florida Institute for Brain Repair h...

lisariver

•6 years ago

1 Reply

typical symptoms

Today was a difficult day. Thinking was difficult. Emotions were high, frustration, depression. I was awake in the night writing in my journal, trying to...

Today was a difficult day. Thinking was difficult. Emotions were high, frustra...

lisariver

•6 years ago

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ADHD stand-up

Who knew they have opwn mic night at ADHD conferences? https://youtu.be/VEHOxFFPpPA I had to explain to my wife what i was chortling about. I think she got it...

Who knew they have opwn mic night at ADHD conferences? https://youtu.be/VEHOxFFP...

Cyrano_de_Bergerac

•6 years ago

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Journals... I just heard something that is so true.

I have a stack of blank books. I've tried starting journals for years. And now i have a bullet journal too. So many, unstarted blank pages. In listening...

I have a stack of blank books. I've tried starting journals for years. And now...

Cyrano_de_Bergerac

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Adult with ADHD? Finding the Right Help for Your New Diagnosis

Are you looking for a specialist to help you manage your ADHD symptoms? We looked for resources and directory that can get you started in the right direction....

Are you looking for a specialist to help you manage your ADHD symptoms? We looke...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Systems for immediate rewards for compleating tasks

I'm working on ways to self motivate and keep me working on tasks even after they are boring. Setting a timer and working while the timer is going, then...

I'm working on ways to self motivate and keep me working on tasks even after the...

Cyrano_de_Bergerac

•6 years ago

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Looking for un-medicated adults with ADHD for research study about ADHD and nutrition.

You do not have to eat anything special and you do not have to stop eating anything. I will be asking you to change the timing of when you eat certain items....

You do not have to eat anything special and you do not have to stop eating anyth...

BeachyWriter

•6 years ago

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DONT STOP TRYING

When you stopped trying, you’re dead

Lovinit

•6 years ago

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Newly diagnosed and treating ADHD

I am 41 years old and have struggled my entire life with sleeping issues, fatigue, depression, anxiety, OCD and eating disorders. It's been one of those...

I am 41 years old and have struggled my entire life with sleeping issues, fatigu...

SleepyMomof3

•6 years ago

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What changed my mind about treatment

I was diagnosed nearly 4 years ago, and thought that meds was all i needed. Really, everything is good now right? I would have kept believing that if it...

I was diagnosed nearly 4 years ago, and thought that meds was all i needed. Rea...

Cyrano_de_Bergerac

•6 years ago

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ADHD success

What’s been the biggest improvement or benefit you’ve seen or your biggest achievement since being diagnosed and treated for ADHD? I was diagnosed a few...

What’s been the biggest improvement or benefit you’ve seen or your biggest achie...

Lani24

•6 years ago

1 Reply

ADHD success

What’s been the biggest improvement or benefit you’ve seen or your biggest achievement since being diagnosed and treated for ADHD? I was diagnosed a few...

What’s been the biggest improvement or benefit you’ve seen or your biggest achie...

Lani24

•6 years ago

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I don’t tell anyone I have adhd and people perceive me as being a dits

https://www.additudemag.com/living-with-adhd-disclosing-disability/

Lovinit

•6 years ago

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10 mg of Adderall.

How many days does it take for 10 mg of Adderall to work? I read somewhere that it was supposed to kick in after about 40 minutes. I took my first Adderall...

How many days does it take for 10 mg of Adderall to work? I read somewhere that ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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How can I find a support group that meets once a week or so of people who have problems similar to mine - in a city of over 200,000 people?

I do not put as much time into finding out the major attributes of this site in regards to finding "tips" or answers to resolving my major issue of just not...

I do not put as much time into finding out the major attributes of this site in ...

Packman

•6 years ago

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Ritalin instant release side effect

I been taking my ritalin medication more lately and the circulation in my feet are concerning to me. My feet get cold and they are sore to walk on in the...

I been taking my ritalin medication more lately and the circulation in my feet a...

daybyday365

•6 years ago

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Russel Barkley on adhd

I'm watching these videos on ADHD, because they explain a lot about what is going on in the brain and he has apparently devoted much of his life to the study...

I'm watching these videos on ADHD, because they explain a lot about what is goin...

lisariver

•6 years ago

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Any Organizations to help Parent with ADD get their Kids back

My ex used my ADD against me in the courts by taking my kids from me making my stress level sky rocket and I had many people think I was an incapable parent....

My ex used my ADD against me in the courts by taking my kids from me making my s...

Kasarida

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Dual Diagnosis Are there any members of this community who have been diagnosed with both ADHD and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?😳

What types of treatments have you tried that have truly been affected? I’m desperate to save my career but cannot find appropriate treatment in my area. Any...

What types of treatments have you tried that have truly been affected? I’m despe...

FIGHTER4LIFE

•6 years ago

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Dual Diagnosis Are there any members of this community who have been diagnosed with both ADHD and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?😳

What types of treatments have you tried that have truly been affected? I’m desperate to save my career but cannot find appropriate treatment in my area. Any...

What types of treatments have you tried that have truly been affected? I’m despe...

FIGHTER4LIFE

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Finding a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner in Portland Oregon

I need to find a good supportive practitioner that takes insurance in Portland, Oregon. I want to find some way to start taking control of this ADHD so I can...

I need to find a good supportive practitioner that takes insurance in Portland, ...

Batgrrly

•6 years ago

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New and Intimidated by Diagnosis

Hello Writing this is very intimidating for me. I am an adult who was diagnosed late in life. I have had very bad luck in the year since I have been...

Hello Writing this is very intimidating for me. I am an adult who was diagnose...

Batgrrly

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Volunteers Needed for a Nutrition and ADHD Research Study

Hello everyone! I am looking for adults with ADHD (and no other medical or mental health issues) that are not currently taking any medications or supplements...

Hello everyone! I am looking for adults with ADHD (and no other medical or ment...

BeachyWriter

•6 years ago

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The reason for my last post/Thank you for the support.

Okay I know a lot has seen my last post and I was surprised to get a lot of support comments there, but in a way I kinda felt bad about leaving a pretty...

Okay I know a lot has seen my last post and I was surprised to get a lot of supp...

Codebox42

•6 years ago

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Procrastination

Earlier this week I was ready with my book and my packets that I need to review, that is required of my job. Today is the day I finally decided to study...

Earlier this week I was ready with my book and my packets that I need to review,...

Colorlove

•6 years ago

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Eradicating Adderall Forever

Hello everyone, I am 27 years old and I have been on Adderall since elementary school. I never built severe tolerance for the prescription or severely abused...

Hello everyone, I am 27 years old and I have been on Adderall since elementary s...

Anonymous91

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for September 2018

What Brain Chemicals/Neurotransmitters Do People With ADHD Lack, And What Problems Does That Bring?

Medication & Weight Loss

Help in college

ADHD SAVED MY LIFE !

prenatal nicotine exposure and adhd

typical symptoms

ADHD stand-up

Journals... I just heard something that is so true.

ADHD Weekly -- Adult with ADHD? Finding the Right Help for Your New Diagnosis

Systems for immediate rewards for compleating tasks

Looking for un-medicated adults with ADHD for research study about ADHD and nutrition.

DONT STOP TRYING

Newly diagnosed and treating ADHD

What changed my mind about treatment

ADHD success

ADHD success

I don’t tell anyone I have adhd and people perceive me as being a dits

10 mg of Adderall.

How can I find a support group that meets once a week or so of people who have problems similar to mine - in a city of over 200,000 people?

Ritalin instant release side effect

Russel Barkley on adhd

Any Organizations to help Parent with ADD get their Kids back

Dual Diagnosis Are there any members of this community who have been diagnosed with both ADHD and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?😳

Dual Diagnosis Are there any members of this community who have been diagnosed with both ADHD and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?😳

Finding a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner in Portland Oregon

New and Intimidated by Diagnosis

Volunteers Needed for a Nutrition and ADHD Research Study

The reason for my last post/Thank you for the support.

Procrastination

Eradicating Adderall Forever

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Has this community positively impacted your ADHD journey? If yes, please describe how in the replies below

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