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Medication vs no medication

Hello everyone! Today is my 3rd day off my medication (Vyvanse 40mg) in over 4 months. I used to work at a GYM and would workout 3-4 hrs a day 5 days a week...

Hello everyone! Today is my 3rd day off my medication (Vyvanse 40mg) in over 4 ...

michael682

•5 years ago

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Cognitive Dissonance & ADHD

Sometimes I feel like my brain works like the dog in the movie Up ([1] contains a clip of this if you've never seen it). I get so hyperfocused, so obsessed...

Sometimes I feel like my brain works like the dog in the movie Up ([1] contains ...

cjnolet

•5 years ago

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Find a prescriber without insurance

I just moved to a new state and my new insurance doesn't start until Nov. 1. Meanwhile, I've run out of my ADD meds (I take Adderall). With it being a...

I just moved to a new state and my new insurance doesn't start until Nov. 1. Mea...

MsJackie

•5 years ago

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Am I too dependent on medication?

Hi, My name is Kim, I'm new to this group. I am an adult (age 27) with ADHD, but I was diagnosed as a child. I began taking Ritalin at age 6 and have taken it,...

Hi, My name is Kim, I'm new to this group. I am an adult (age 27) with ADHD, but...

kim1218

•5 years ago

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Residential treatment for ADHD with depression

I keep reading negative reviews for residential centers, but I feel I must "reset" myself, get on a schedule, and learn some better responses. I'm a college...

I keep reading negative reviews for residential centers, but I feel I must "rese...

Iowan

•5 years ago

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I lost another job

I can't keep a job. I just lost another job after only 17 days. The longest run is 2.5 years. I'm in my late 50s. I don't do drugs, I show up early, I have...

I can't keep a job. I just lost another job after only 17 days. The longest run ...

CanISucceed

•5 years ago

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Why keep trying?

I know that my adhd comes with lots of bullshit but when I psych myself up and try to change my thought process, my loved ones feel that I create all the...

I know that my adhd comes with lots of bullshit but when I psych myself up and ...

Viciouscircle

•5 years ago

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New member with ADHD

Hi I’m Shawn (41/M) I was diagnosed with ADHD about 3 years ago and am trying to learn how to manage my professional career and the struggles I’ve had with...

Hi I’m Shawn (41/M) I was diagnosed with ADHD about 3 years ago and am trying to...

shugaboom

•5 years ago

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How do you stay productive and diciplined when dealing with ADHD?

Hi everyone! I'm new here, (A little backstory) I am 20 yo Male with ADHD Predominantly inattentive type. I am currently in a relationship with someone older...

Hi everyone! I'm new here, (A little backstory) I am 20 yo Male with ADHD Predom...

michael682

•5 years ago

21 Replies

See a GP? Psychiatrist?

I need some advice. I have a child who was diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago. In all my research on his behalf, I began to realize the traits being...

I need some advice. I have a child who was diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago...

JannS

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Holiday Shopping for the Giver with ADHD

We're two months from the biggest gift-giving holiday of the year. Are you ready to get ready for gift shopping? We talked with an expert about what you can do...

We're two months from the biggest gift-giving holiday of the year. Are you ready...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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A Teacher Recently Diagnosed with ADHD

I am a teacher who was recently diagnosed with the inattentive type of ADHD. I am learning more about how I can work with the neurological disorder with...

I am a teacher who was recently diagnosed with the inattentive type of ADHD. I a...

SiMoDi

•5 years ago

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Teachers with ADD

I know several of you here in this community are teachers. I have a question. Do you find that by the time you get home at the end of the day you are totally...

I know several of you here in this community are teachers. I have a question. Do...

Olinick

•5 years ago

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Getting help

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Hidden

•5 years ago

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For Those of You Who Liked My Inattentive ADHD Adulthood Problems Video, I Have Uploaded...

A part 2 for the series, and will be uploading a part 3 soon hopefully, along with a video on the many different types of Combined Types I believe there are,...

A part 2 for the series, and will be uploading a part 3 soon hopefully, along wi...

Eclecticentric77

•6 years ago

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Hate taking meds? Willing to give a nutrition based approach a try? Join my research project and see if things improve...

Contact me at the email address on this flyer. I cannot promise you that your symptoms will improve, but I can tell you that things went really well during...

Contact me at the email address on this flyer. I cannot promise you that your s...

BeachyWriter

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- The Art of the To-Do List

What type of to-do list works best for you? We looked at a few options and some good ways of creating your list. What would you suggest that has worked for...

What type of to-do list works best for you? We looked at a few options and some ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- New Study Highlights Motivation for Healthier Lifestyles

A new study shows African Americans are highly motivated to lives healthier lives, but most don't feel they're in overall good health. When it comes to mental...

A new study shows African Americans are highly motivated to lives healthier live...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Stims combination.

Hey. I'm on vyvanse, but it wears off after 5-6 hours. Given that I have 10 hours shift my doctor wants to give me a booster but he wasn't sure which one. He...

Hey. I'm on vyvanse, but it wears off after 5-6 hours. Given that I have 10 hou...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Good therapy

Helping find a great therapist would be fantastic. I’m sick of all the people just there for the money not to genuinely help. Pleas does anybody know a good on...

Helping find a great therapist would be fantastic. I’m sick of all the people ju...

FearlessTiff

•6 years ago

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I’m struggling a LOT

Hi, I’m an 18 year homeschooled girl. And I think I have adult ADHD. I’ve really been struggling to complete a lot of assignments and I’m falling behind. I...

Hi, I’m an 18 year homeschooled girl. And I think I have adult ADHD. I’ve reall...

minamina__

•6 years ago

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Stupidity on the job

I’ve been thru 19 jobs in 6 years and almost moved on to the 20th today due to same old situations that cause me to loose control and express myself in ways...

I’ve been thru 19 jobs in 6 years and almost moved on to the 20th today due to s...

Viciouscircle

•6 years ago

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Lonesome night of feeling sorry for myself

Does anyone feel like something is wrong with them? Like your one of those children's toys where you have to fit a shape into the matching hole. But your just...

Does anyone feel like something is wrong with them? Like your one of those child...

777sigh

•6 years ago

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Being a college student while struggling with ADD inattentive type

I’m only a month and half in school and already stressed out. Once again, I moved. Jumping from different family homes, working only 6 hours a month (but will...

I’m only a month and half in school and already stressed out. Once again, I move...

Colorlove

•6 years ago

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Still looking for volunteers... adults with ADHD, not taking meds

No new foods, no hunger, no going without... journaling what you have eaten and followed by short surveys rating your ADHD symptoms in the moment. If you are...

No new foods, no hunger, no going without... journaling what you have eaten and ...

BeachyWriter

•6 years ago

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How can I help my family understand my ADD diagnosis?

Hello everyone! I am newly (but long-suffering) diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive Type, and having this diagnosis has improved my life greatly. I know have an...

Hello everyone! I am newly (but long-suffering) diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive ...

jocooks55

•6 years ago

25 Replies

I am new. Please h3lp.

I have mixed emotions. Diagnosed Adhd. And it is a relief because I understand me a little more. I have a reason for my inability to coordinate all aspects of...

I have mixed emotions. Diagnosed Adhd. And it is a relief because I understand m...

Tanyadhd

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly Question -- How Do You Prepare for the Holiday Season?

Hello Readers, ADHD Weekly is looking towards the upcoming holiday season and we'd like to know how you prepare for the festivities. We're putting together an...

Hello Readers, ADHD Weekly is looking towards the upcoming holiday season and we...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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What service or product can I offer to ADDers?

Looking for advice on a service or maybe a product that I can offer to the ADD community. I was trying to offer Nutritional Coaching and Gardening for Adults...

Looking for advice on a service or maybe a product that I can offer to the ADD c...

SeedsofFocus

•6 years ago

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13 things to give up if you want to be successful

Absolutely love this post. https://medium.com/thrive-global/13-things-you-should-give-up-if-you-want-to-be-successful-1958b5aaf116

Absolutely love this post. https://medium.com/thrive-global/13-things-you-shou...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for October 2018

Medication vs no medication

Cognitive Dissonance & ADHD

Find a prescriber without insurance

Am I too dependent on medication?

Residential treatment for ADHD with depression

I lost another job

Why keep trying?

New member with ADHD

How do you stay productive and diciplined when dealing with ADHD?

See a GP? Psychiatrist?

ADHD Weekly -- Holiday Shopping for the Giver with ADHD

A Teacher Recently Diagnosed with ADHD

Teachers with ADD

Getting help

For Those of You Who Liked My Inattentive ADHD Adulthood Problems Video, I Have Uploaded...

Hate taking meds? Willing to give a nutrition based approach a try? Join my research project and see if things improve...

ADHD Weekly -- The Art of the To-Do List

ADHD Weekly -- New Study Highlights Motivation for Healthier Lifestyles

Stims combination.

Good therapy

I’m struggling a LOT

Stupidity on the job

Lonesome night of feeling sorry for myself

Being a college student while struggling with ADD inattentive type

Still looking for volunteers... adults with ADHD, not taking meds

How can I help my family understand my ADD diagnosis?

I am new. Please h3lp.

ADHD Weekly Question -- How Do You Prepare for the Holiday Season?

What service or product can I offer to ADDers?

13 things to give up if you want to be successful

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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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