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First day on Vyvanse.

I am on 40 mg. First day I could tell a huge difference. Today, second day, I can't even tell I took the medication. Is this normal?

I am on 40 mg. First day I could tell a huge difference. Today, second day, I ca...

Michelle75

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Create Holidays That Work for You

Take control of your holiday season--create a plan that works for you! We looked to some experts about to do to make this an enjoyable season. Read " Create...

Take control of your holiday season--create a plan that works for you! We looked...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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New to ADD meds but need to switch

I was diagnosed in April with ADD. I have always struggled with school but had been able to compensate until reaching the doctoral level. After almost quitting...

I was diagnosed in April with ADD. I have always struggled with school but had b...

ScarlettO18

•6 years ago

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Hello. I was diagnosed with Adult ADD last week. Seriously? I’ve fumbled about and managed for years. In my 60’s now. However started on Vyvanse. I feel it’s...

Hello. I was diagnosed with Adult ADD last week. Seriously? I’ve fumbled about...

Sleepygal

•6 years ago

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Strattera Side Effects like Stimulant problems.

Hello, now they put me on Straterra and it’s also giving me massive headaches just like the stimulant did. Is there a non stimulant that doesn’t give headache...

Hello, now they put me on Straterra and it’s also giving me massive headaches ju...

Batgrrly

•6 years ago

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ADHD Researcher

I am a middle aged ADHD person who just completed his PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. My dissertation was titled,' Successful Experiences of...

I am a middle aged ADHD person who just completed his PhD in Industrial/Organiza...

DrBU

•6 years ago

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Why can't I work out?

Hi everyone! I was just diagnosed with ADHD with OCD features about two weeks ago. When I tell friends and family they all say the same thing, "Yeah, that...

Hi everyone! I was just diagnosed with ADHD with OCD features about two weeks ag...

MassMom1317

•6 years ago

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Stimulant Rollercoaster

Hello 👋 I am 24 years old and recently diagnosed with Adhd 5-6 months ago. Ive been battling mental health for ten years and other health conditions. Let's...

Hello 👋 I am 24 years old and recently diagnosed with Adhd 5-6 months ago. Iv...

Tyler709

•6 years ago

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Insurance won't cover ADHD screening-what now?

Hi Everyone, I’m in a bit of a pickle and need some advice on getting a diagnosis. I’m a 25 year old female in my first semester of graduate school and really...

Hi Everyone, I’m in a bit of a pickle and need some advice on getting a diagnosi...

calicokitten

•6 years ago

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

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 article...

ADHD Weekly is looking towards the upcoming holiday season and we'd like to know...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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A friend told me to listen to this podcast and I wanted to pass it on

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Lovinit

•6 years ago

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Yeah, that doesn't apply to me and my ADHD!

Fail to plan is planning to fail. Oh no! See I can come up with a brilliant plan. Exquisite and with superior detail. I can even start it. And then I start it,...

Fail to plan is planning to fail. Oh no! See I can come up with a brilliant plan...

Emready

•6 years ago

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Post ADHD Diagnosis Struggles

Hello! I was recently diagnosed with ADHD at 23 and am struggling with accepting my diagnosis and am looking for guidance/advice. Before I explain, here's...

Hello! I was recently diagnosed with ADHD at 23 and am struggling with acceptin...

My_ADHD_Journey

•6 years ago

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Did I take my meds this morning?

So I use an alarm on my phone to remind me but sometimes I can't remember if I actually went and did it. Sometimes I find a pattern which answers my question...

So I use an alarm on my phone to remind me but sometimes I can't remember if I a...

Emready

•6 years ago

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Guilt-Free ADHD! Finally...

Diagnosed with ADHD (combination type) when I was 19 years old. Yet I denied that this disorder existed. For several years, I lived in guilt, shame and tried...

Diagnosed with ADHD (combination type) when I was 19 years old. Yet I denied tha...

ADHDGuiltFree123

•6 years ago

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Adult adhd treatment options

If anyone reads this article and see something they are interested in trying in their life message me and hopefully we work together on it. 🌵...

If anyone reads this article and see something they are interested in trying in ...

Lovinit

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly --It’s Not A “Senior Moment”—It’s ADHD

Did you know the fast growing group being diagnosed with ADHD are not children but rather older adults? Read "It’s Not A “Senior Moment”—It’s ADHD" at...

Did you know the fast growing group being diagnosed with ADHD are not children b...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Vyvanse doesnt work everytime. Just me?

I recently got put on vyvanse for the first time in my life. I have always had ADHD but managed just fine up until graduate school. I have found that...

I recently got put on vyvanse for the first time in my life. I have always had A...

GraduateStudent

•6 years ago

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Just Found This Site. Phew!

Update: The post below is older but I wanted to revisit. I'm feeling better and somewhat on track. Zoloft 150 and Welbutrin 150 split, 75 early morning and 75...

Update: The post below is older but I wanted to revisit. I'm feeling better and ...

Emready

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Now though 2019 GOALS

My thoughts about what I’m searching for in life. If you can read my handwriting and can add any input I would like that Thanks

My thoughts about what I’m searching for in life. If you can read my handwriting...

Lovinit

•6 years ago

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My daily routine for 3months

I taped the morning list on my bathroom mirror, and the afternoon and evening list on my kitchen cupboard. At first I had to look and think about it all the...

I taped the morning list on my bathroom mirror, and the afternoon and evening li...

Lovinit

•6 years ago

6 Replies

When should my concerta dosage be raised?

Hi, I’m 18 years old and I just got diagnosed with ADHD 6 days ago, and I started taking concerta (18 mg) 5 days ago. So far I feel absolutely nothing. Barley...

Hi, I’m 18 years old and I just got diagnosed with ADHD 6 days ago, and I starte...

PinkBallerina

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Vyvanse too subtle?

Diagnosed only this year with ADHD. I am 53 yrs old. Also living with PTSD/bipolar. Psychiatrist felt it would be a good fit given I am prone to overeating....

Diagnosed only this year with ADHD. I am 53 yrs old. Also living with PTSD/bipol...

CB500Honda

•6 years ago

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Dealing with emotions in relationship?

Does anyone else feel like they get sad too much in their relationship, and your partner getting upset by it just upsets you more?? Or is this just a me...

Does anyone else feel like they get sad too much in their relationship, and your...

Amcat4

•6 years ago

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Losing my wife

Hello my wife has started back on vyvanse she stopped the year we met so now I find she is a different person I feel she is not the woman I married I love her...

Hello my wife has started back on vyvanse she stopped the year we met so now I f...

Losingmywife2018

•6 years ago

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New to elvanse/vyvanse and need huge dose any advice about mixing it with other meds for depression and why I only get 4 hours effect ?

Hi im new here and new to this drug . I’m prescribed elvanse 70 mg for severe depression and severe adhd after a year of concerta suddenly stopped working,...

Hi im new here and new to this drug . I’m prescribed elvanse 70 mg for severe de...

mandyholly

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Healthy Arousal Options?

Hey fellow ADHDers, so I’ve been diagnosed about 6 months ago and as I’ve observed my patterns, I’ve realized that every little while my ADHD will kick in big...

Hey fellow ADHDers, so I’ve been diagnosed about 6 months ago and as I’ve observ...

LBJace900

•6 years ago

6 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- A Calmer Holiday Season

Are you starting at a date on the calendar that says "Thanksgiving" and wondering how you're going to survive the upcoming holiday season? we talked with...

Are you starting at a date on the calendar that says "Thanksgiving" and wonderin...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Non-citizen/No insurance seeking treatment

Hi! I'm new here! This will be a bit lengthy, so please bear with me. I am an almost 40, non-citizen, woman of color living outside of the US in a third world...

Hi! I'm new here! This will be a bit lengthy, so please bear with me. I am an a...

Chips101

•6 years ago

1 Reply

A realization

I think procrastination comes when you have way too much on your plate... For example, from my experience.. I am starting to become WAY more of a...

I think procrastination comes when you have way too much on your plate... For ...

Colorlove

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for November 2018

First day on Vyvanse.

ADHD Weekly -- Create Holidays That Work for You

New to ADD meds but need to switch

New here

Strattera Side Effects like Stimulant problems.

ADHD Researcher

Why can't I work out?

Stimulant Rollercoaster

Insurance won't cover ADHD screening-what now?

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

A friend told me to listen to this podcast and I wanted to pass it on

Yeah, that doesn't apply to me and my ADHD!

Post ADHD Diagnosis Struggles

Did I take my meds this morning?

Guilt-Free ADHD! Finally...

Adult adhd treatment options

ADHD Weekly --It’s Not A “Senior Moment”—It’s ADHD

Vyvanse doesnt work everytime. Just me?

Just Found This Site. Phew!

Now though 2019 GOALS

My daily routine for 3months

When should my concerta dosage be raised?

Vyvanse too subtle?

Dealing with emotions in relationship?

Losing my wife

New to elvanse/vyvanse and need huge dose any advice about mixing it with other meds for depression and why I only get 4 hours effect ?

Healthy Arousal Options?

ADHD Weekly -- A Calmer Holiday Season

Non-citizen/No insurance seeking treatment

A realization

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Latest poll

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

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