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Getting a negative result on Amphetamine urine despite being on generic Adderall daily.

I've been treated for ADD for at least the past 10 years and prescribed Adderall ( currently taking the generic version by Prasco). I take 25 mg of Adderall XR...

I've been treated for ADD for at least the past 10 years and prescribed Adderall...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Getting Off Stimulants

What’s the best way to get off stims?

crawa197

•6 years ago

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Do you use Alexa, Siri, or Google Home?

I have seen several people mention they use a digital personal assistant -- Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri, or Google Home -- as one of the ways they support...

I have seen several people mention they use a digital personal assistant -- Amaz...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Filter and sensitivity control help

Growing up with my family no one had a filter and no one was sensitive to each other’s feelings. We didn’t talk feelings. I have my first roommate since...

Growing up with my family no one had a filter and no one was sensitive to each o...

Lovinit

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posting on behalf of my boyfriend in USA

My boyfriend needs some support and was hoping there might be other people from the USA who use this website.. This is his post: So I'm gonna go out on a...

My boyfriend needs some support and was hoping there might be other people from ...

IzziMitchello

•6 years ago

2 Replies

New here...wife of an ADHDer with heart murmur

Hello all! I'm new to the site. I was wondering if anyone had any advice. My husband is 33, diagnosed with ADHD two years ago. He has a congenital heart murmur...

Hello all! I'm new to the site. I was wondering if anyone had any advice. My hus...

ADHDwifeand

•6 years ago

4 Replies

how to cope and be successful with adhd .

Hello my fellow adhdiers I am wondering who has been effective at finding and implementing coping mechanisms into your life with regard to relationships and...

Hello my fellow adhdiers I am wondering who has been effective at finding and i...

ericcossette

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Bar exam, adderall and no test accommodation

I’m sitting for the bar exam the last week of February. I have ADHD and take adderall (10 mg 3x a day) but I didn’t get a testing accommodation. Does anyone...

I’m sitting for the bar exam the last week of February. I have ADHD and take add...

MassMom1317

•6 years ago

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Ending Adderall Usage

Have any of you ended your usage of Adderall due to its side effects? If so, what side effects did you experience? Thanks

Have any of you ended your usage of Adderall due to its side effects? If so, wh...

1andOnly

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Forgiveness Is Good For Your Relationship

Mistakes happen and frequently with ADHD. How do you cope when unintended mistakes cause hurt in a relationship? Practicing forgiveness is one way to help cope...

Mistakes happen and frequently with ADHD. How do you cope when unintended mistak...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Telling Your Heartthrob That You Have ADHD

The first few weeks of any new relationship are exciting. But when do you share that you have ADHD with your new boyfriend or girlfriend? We asked two...

The first few weeks of any new relationship are exciting. But when do you share ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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ADD/ Mydrais

Hi I have been diagnosed with ADD for almost two years and was started many different stimulants and have only found mydrais to be effective but it makes me...

Hi I have been diagnosed with ADD for almost two years and was started many diff...

JadaADHD

•6 years ago

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Husband with ADHD

Hi all, My Husband was recently diagnosed with ADD. I was so pleased for him that he finally had answers as to why he does things a certain way and such. The...

Hi all, My Husband was recently diagnosed with ADD. I was so pleased for him tha...

MrsBarker

•6 years ago

18 Replies

First therapy appointment ever.

So today was my first therapy appointment ever. I never have been one to open up to anyone really about my feelings because it’s always been useless and made...

So today was my first therapy appointment ever. I never have been one to open u...

ChoaticAdhd

•6 years ago

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Going to the doctor to finally discuss adhd.

I finally made the decision to talk to my doctor to help with adhd, which I have never been diagnosed but know I have had it. I have always had issues with...

I finally made the decision to talk to my doctor to help with adhd, which I have...

ChoaticAdhd

•6 years ago

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Does anyone get a lot of anxiety on Adhd meds and if so how do you manage it.

I am starting a new career in a few weeks. I want to be at my best but I dont want to look to terribly nervous.

I am starting a new career in a few weeks. I want to be at my best but I dont wa...

daybyday365

•6 years ago

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Randall from “This is us”, dealing ADHD-Hyperfocus & anxiety on vyvanse

Hi, Any successful treatments for people that are Hyperfocused and anxiety. If you’ve ever watched This is Us, Randall Pearson is my character. Ironically we...

Hi, Any successful treatments for people that are Hyperfocused and anxiety. If ...

ChikeJU

•6 years ago

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First therapy session

I had my first therapy session yesterday. It was as I expected, a lot of questions about me, my background, and my goals. I think it’s going to be a good match...

I had my first therapy session yesterday. It was as I expected, a lot of questio...

happy_kitty

•6 years ago

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Does anyone else have comorbid ADHD and OCD ?

I have been diagnosed with both, and boy, is it a confusing!! Imagine having one side of you that is obsessed with order and perfection. While the other side...

I have been diagnosed with both, and boy, is it a confusing!! Imagine having one...

adhd_positive

•6 years ago

31 Replies

ADHD, Addiction, And The Empty Apathetic Void.

Struggling with past addiction, basically anything that would chemicaly induce happiness, I manage to mostly stay clean but its been a long time.. And I feel...

Struggling with past addiction, basically anything that would chemicaly induce h...

Khayaws

•6 years ago

15 Replies

IS it ADHD?

How it feels like to be with ADHD? I can't focus on things , especially books, I can't grasp information ,i think slowly,i forget things , mind is in a fog. I...

How it feels like to be with ADHD? I can't focus on things , especially books, I...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Careers and Professions

SAP Australia has a goal to have 1% of it’s workforce be comprised people with ASD by 2020. Would any of you know of any other companies who have a like...

SAP Australia has a goal to have 1% of it’s workforce be comprised people with A...

1andOnly

•6 years ago

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To medicate or not?

I'm really excited to find this community. I am 31 years old and have been recently (3 months ago) diagnosed with ADHD, Inattentive Type. I am struggling with...

I'm really excited to find this community. I am 31 years old and have been recen...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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ADD and addiction to whatever gives good emotions..

HI guys, nice to find such a community and to know we are not alone :) So the title says it all. I'm in med school, I like what I'm doing and it's satisfying...

HI guys, nice to find such a community and to know we are not alone :) So the ti...

nathanba95

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Does adderall work ?

One difference between the drugs is how fast they work and how long they last. Adderall may work slightly faster, but Concerta lasts longer: Adderall typically...

One difference between the drugs is how fast they work and how long they last. A...

sp123xt

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for February 2019

Getting a negative result on Amphetamine urine despite being on generic Adderall daily.

Getting Off Stimulants

Do you use Alexa, Siri, or Google Home?

Filter and sensitivity control help

Posting on behalf of my boyfriend in USA

New here...wife of an ADHDer with heart murmur

how to cope and be successful with adhd .

Bar exam, adderall and no test accommodation

Ending Adderall Usage

ADHD Weekly -- Forgiveness Is Good For Your Relationship

ADHD Weekly -- Telling Your Heartthrob That You Have ADHD

ADD/ Mydrais

Husband with ADHD

First therapy appointment ever.

Going to the doctor to finally discuss adhd.

Does anyone get a lot of anxiety on Adhd meds and if so how do you manage it.

Randall from “This is us”, dealing ADHD-Hyperfocus & anxiety on vyvanse

First therapy session

Does anyone else have comorbid ADHD and OCD ?

ADHD, Addiction, And The Empty Apathetic Void.

IS it ADHD?

Careers and Professions

To medicate or not?

ADD and addiction to whatever gives good emotions..

Does adderall work ?

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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