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ADHD Weekly -- Down the Rabbit Hole: The Internet, Social Media, and ADHD

It can be too easy to sit down with social media and lose a couple hours of time. What can you do to limit your time online? Read "Down the Rabbit Hole: The...

It can be too easy to sit down with social media and lose a couple hours of time...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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Being Labeled an Introvert or Extrovert

With a better understanding of who you are, what are your thoughts about sometimes being labelled an introvert or maybe an extrovert?

With a better understanding of who you are, what are your thoughts about sometim...

1andOnly

•5 years ago

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Support groups

Hi there! I am looking for a support group with others, who have the challenge of living life with attention and focus and impulse behavior, anxiety etc. I...

Hi there! I am looking for a support group with others, who have the challenge o...

Cheyannejade93

•5 years ago

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Insomnia and substances

Using very disciplined life approach I successfully got rid of major portion of depression, anxiety etc. But - I believe I have adhd, since I jump around...

Using very disciplined life approach I successfully got rid of major portion of ...

quitter333

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- App Roundup: Helpful Suggestions for 2019

What are your favorite apps? We're seeing more apps that can help us when it comes to executive function skills -- remembering, organizing, communicating. We...

What are your favorite apps? We're seeing more apps that can help us when it com...

KarenADHDWeekly

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When Medication Costs Too Much: Prescription Assistance

Are prescription costs too high for your budget? We looked for place where you might be able to find help. Read "When Medication Costs Too Much: Prescription...

Are prescription costs too high for your budget? We looked for place where you m...

KarenADHDWeekly

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New to the community, hoping to gain inspiration.

I was genetically diagnosed a year ago, but for some time (since having to have progress reports signed at the end of class in 4th grade) I have known that I...

I was genetically diagnosed a year ago, but for some time (since having to have ...

longanimouslocke

•5 years ago

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Unwelcomed thoughts

Hi I’m new here, and honestly I’m so done with my brain. So I was diagnosed with ADHD about 2 years ago but throughout my life I’ve always felt I had it, now...

Hi I’m new here, and honestly I’m so done with my brain. So I was diagnosed with...

Polyrose

•5 years ago

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Dopamine and ADHD

I’ve read in many places now that ADHD is generally considered a lack of dopamine and that sometimes our impulsive traits can be linked to our need to boost...

I’ve read in many places now that ADHD is generally considered a lack of dopamin...

cjnolet

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Skip the Resolutions, Pick a New Year’s Theme

Be honest-- you're going to break your New Year's resolution, aren't you? Most people do. How about setting a theme for this year instead? Read "Skip the...

Be honest-- you're going to break your New Year's resolution, aren't you? Most p...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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adhd as a child

i was diagnosed with adhd as a child. i had a 504 plan throughout my time in school. i was never diagnosed again after the one time as a child. is that...

i was diagnosed with adhd as a child. i had a 504 plan throughout my time in sch...

Phaesphoros

•5 years ago

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Changed my meds for the better

Hi there I hope all is well with ppls. I also hope ppls are doing the best they can and being the best they can in any certain situation ? Just wondered has...

Hi there I hope all is well with ppls. I also hope ppls are doing the best they ...

Tiggerakafidgity

•5 years ago

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New here....

Hi all, i recently got diagnosed with depression, which in turn brought up that i have severe ADD, always had it and personally always known it. I just don’t...

Hi all, i recently got diagnosed with depression, which in turn brought up that ...

H0pe2

•5 years ago

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Frustrated with Vyvanse....

Hello everyone! I was just diagnosed at the age of 40 a few months ago. I've tried a few different medications with very mixed results so far. I recently...

Hello everyone! I was just diagnosed at the age of 40 a few months ago. I've tri...

Jen1978

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly-- Executive Function Affects Your Life and Goals

ADHD is a an executive function disorder--but what does that mean when you're working towards your goals in life? Dr. Russell Barkley explains what you can do...

ADHD is a an executive function disorder--but what does that mean when you're wo...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Treating ADHD Increases How Long You May Live

Just because you're an adult doesn't mean treating your ADHD symptoms is no longer important. In fact, new research shows that maintaining effective treatment...

Just because you're an adult doesn't mean treating your ADHD symptoms is no long...

KarenADHDWeekly

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Grateful to find this community

Hi everyone, I'm new here. Its nice to find people who are all working towards the same types of goals :)

Hi everyone, I'm new here. Its nice to find people who are all working towards t...

lineyl

•5 years ago

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Hey!

Hi, I'm Annie. I'm 32, live in Berkshire UK and trying my best to not just 'get by' with Fibromyalgia and ADHD. Sometimes it feels like I'm going in circles...

Hi, I'm Annie. I'm 32, live in Berkshire UK and trying my best to not just 'get ...

Annie1986

•5 years ago

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Adderall and drug tests

Hi, I'm new here and found this site because I'm desperately searching for help for my 26 year old daughter. We have both been diagnosed with inattentive ADD...

Hi, I'm new here and found this site because I'm desperately searching for help ...

kitdst

•5 years ago

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Feeling Stuck

Hi! I could use some advice. What do you do when you feel stuck in life, like nothing is happening, that you've wasted the past 5 years waiting?

Hi! I could use some advice. What do you do when you feel stuck in life, like ...

roseysposeys1

•5 years ago

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Sir Isaac Newton

I just found out Sir Isaac Newton, The Godfather of calculus, derivatives, and backpropagation (one of the most important concepts in neural networks and...

I just found out Sir Isaac Newton, The Godfather of calculus, derivatives, and b...

cjnolet

•5 years ago

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Meds and skin

Hi all, just wondering if anyone else is finding stimulant medication effects their skin, and what you did about it? Does anything help? My skin gets so oily,...

Hi all, just wondering if anyone else is finding stimulant medication effects th...

Lani24

•5 years ago

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The book Scattered Minds was Not Helpful

This weekend I read Scattered MInds, Dr. Gabor Mate's book on ADD. In the book he was able to define some personality characteristics as I know them, but he...

This weekend I read Scattered MInds, Dr. Gabor Mate's book on ADD. In the book h...

MichaelD108

•5 years ago

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Looking for a change.

I have adhd and I take vyvanse for meds... I do experience perks but it is when i start to come down that I become more grouchy, I cant seem to handle my anger...

I have adhd and I take vyvanse for meds... I do experience perks but it is when ...

mrineedhelp

•5 years ago

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Wellbutrin for ADHD experiences & expertise needed

Hi. I am new here and grateful to have found this group. I am in my 40s and have been on 300mg Wellbutrin xl for one year. It is the first prescription...

Hi. I am new here and grateful to have found this group. I am in my 40s and have...

ADULTADHDSANFRAN

•5 years ago

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Wellbutrin - Looking to hear other's experiences & expert psychiatrist recommendations

Hi. I am new here and grateful that I found this group. I am in my 40s and started medication for ADHD for the first time 1 year ago. I am on 300mg of...

Hi. I am new here and grateful that I found this group. I am in my 40s and star...

ADULTADHDSANFRAN

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Resolved to Get Organized? We Can Help

Are you looking for suggestions to become better organized this new year? We have some suggestions that could help you to get started. Read "Resolved to Get...

Are you looking for suggestions to become better organized this new year? We hav...

KarenADHDWeekly

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I just cannot seem to organise myself, my home or my family and feeling low about it.

Hi first time for me on here. I’m from the UK, 44 married with 2 children 6 & 12. I have not been diagnosed but have so many of the traits of ADD from the...

Hi first time for me on here. I’m from the UK, 44 married with 2 children 6 & 12...

Holly75

•5 years ago

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ADD Support Groups?

I am new to CHADD and the whole ADD community. I am looking for a support group either online on in the San Francisco Bay Area. Any suggestions?

I am new to CHADD and the whole ADD community. I am looking for a support group ...

MichaelD108

•5 years ago

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Looking for Professional Help.

Hello, I am looking for someone to talk with 2-4 times a month regarding organizing myself, life, thoughts, the clutter running around in my brain. I'm looking...

Hello, I am looking for someone to talk with 2-4 times a month regarding organiz...

randyj302

•5 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for January 2019

ADHD Weekly -- Down the Rabbit Hole: The Internet, Social Media, and ADHD

Being Labeled an Introvert or Extrovert

Support groups

Insomnia and substances

ADHD Weekly -- App Roundup: Helpful Suggestions for 2019

When Medication Costs Too Much: Prescription Assistance

New to the community, hoping to gain inspiration.

Unwelcomed thoughts

Dopamine and ADHD

ADHD Weekly -- Skip the Resolutions, Pick a New Year’s Theme

adhd as a child

Changed my meds for the better

New here....

Frustrated with Vyvanse....

ADHD Weekly-- Executive Function Affects Your Life and Goals

ADHD Weekly -- Treating ADHD Increases How Long You May Live

Grateful to find this community

Hey!

Adderall and drug tests

Feeling Stuck

Sir Isaac Newton

Meds and skin

The book Scattered Minds was Not Helpful

Looking for a change.

Wellbutrin for ADHD experiences & expertise needed

Wellbutrin - Looking to hear other's experiences & expert psychiatrist recommendations

ADHD Weekly -- Resolved to Get Organized? We Can Help

I just cannot seem to organise myself, my home or my family and feeling low about it.

ADD Support Groups?

Looking for Professional Help.

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

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