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Never ending insomnia please help!

I have been struggling with falling asleep, staying asleep, and overall quality of sleep for years. I can’t seem to find a medication or supplement that works...

I have been struggling with falling asleep, staying asleep, and overall quality ...

Scatterbrainbarista

•6 years ago

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Controlling my emotions with ADHD

Hi, I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was very young but wasn’t treated for it until 12 years old. I am now 30 and adhd is still having a serious effect on my...

Hi, I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was very young but wasn’t treated for it un...

Globalsparky

•6 years ago

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Dramas That Sabotages Relationships

By: Daniel Amen, M.D. ADHD brains crave stimulation ADHD Dramas That Sabotages Relationships. ADHD brains crave stimulation, and they just might chase...

By: Daniel Amen, M.D. ADHD brains crave stimulation ADHD Dramas That Sabotage...

NonADHDSpouse

•6 years ago

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Intro

Hi, I'm a 53 year old woman with an MS in Human Services with a diagnosis of ADHD inattentive type. I married later in life and moved from CA where I lived...

Hi, I'm a 53 year old woman with an MS in Human Services with a diagnosis of ADH...

marymoll

•6 years ago

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Vote for CHADD. Put the spotlight on ADHD.

CHADD has been nominated to receive the 2019 Outstanding Organization Award from the Child Mind Institute! The annual Change Maker Awards celebrate people and...

CHADD has been nominated to receive the 2019 Outstanding Organization Award from...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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Your spouse loves you, but his/her ADHD symptoms get in the way.

By Ellen Kingsley, My Husband Has ADHD — and It’s Hurting Our Marriage-- Your husband loves you, but his ADHD symptoms get in the way — causing him to ignore...

By Ellen Kingsley, My Husband Has ADHD — and It’s Hurting Our Marriage-- Your hu...

NonADHDSpouse

•6 years ago

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Not being heard is a major complaint of those in intimate relationships with partners with ADHD.

By Jonathan Halverstadt All you need is love, right? Wrong. If you or your partner has ADHD, follow these rules to foster communication, build trust, and...

By Jonathan Halverstadt All you need is love, right? Wrong. If you or your pa...

NonADHDSpouse

•6 years ago

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Undiagnosed by therapist on a quest to undiagnose anyone with ADHD

I went to get help with my ADHD, and my therapist undiagnosed me instead and started treating my PTSD, which I did not ask her to do. I still have all the...

I went to get help with my ADHD, and my therapist undiagnosed me instead and sta...

StrongMom

•6 years ago

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What is the one thing most ADHD partners wish their non-ADHD partner knew?

What is the one thing most ADHD partners wish their non-ADHD partner knew? Just trying to understand, and help others understand.

What is the one thing most ADHD partners wish their non-ADHD partner knew? Just ...

NonADHDSpouse

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Avoiding Social Media Time Traps

How do you spend your precious time? Social media has been a trap for many people, siphoning off time and attention that we'd rather spend elsewhere. An ADHD...

How do you spend your precious time? Social media has been a trap for many peopl...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- I’m Pregnant. Should I Still Take My Meds?

When a woman learns she is pregnant, it's recommended that she discontinue ADHD medication until after her baby is born. But what about the times when some...

When a woman learns she is pregnant, it's recommended that she discontinue ADHD ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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This is my homework, so I'm doing it

Am reading the book "Stick With It" by Sean Young with my wife, and tonight we read the chapter about using Communities to help make lasting behavior change....

Am reading the book "Stick With It" by Sean Young with my wife, and tonight we r...

ProkopenIP

•6 years ago

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How to have a successful business

Hello all, I am 50 years old and really don't know how to manage my life with ADD. I'm a single mom, all my kids have moved out now and I'm still struggling...

Hello all, I am 50 years old and really don't know how to manage my life with AD...

susands68

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Digital Assistants: The Future of ADHD Support?

Do you use a digital personal assistant, such as Alexa or Siri? We talked with two users for their thoughts on how these devices could help someone who has...

Do you use a digital personal assistant, such as Alexa or Siri? We talked with t...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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educational changes to fit our needs, Books I recommend, need to pay attention to so that we may tell the professionals how we feel.

Unfortunately not all of us have the parents to give us the support we need and when you have adhd it can be even more challenging to grow and function in a...

Unfortunately not all of us have the parents to give us the support we need and ...

ericcossette

•6 years ago

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How the non-AD/HD spouse feels

Life as the non-AD/HD ASD, spouse is rough. The constant rollercoaster rides, flip flopping, lonely, chaos, dysfunctional, sabotaging, maid, and more....

Life as the non-AD/HD ASD, spouse is rough. The constant rollercoaster rides, fl...

NonADHDSpouse

•6 years ago

29 Replies

One journey complete. The best chapter has just begun!

So it’s been a year now since I really embarked on my journey into self improvement. I started going to doctors, was diagnosed with adult adhd, and started on...

So it’s been a year now since I really embarked on my journey into self improvem...

cjnolet

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Any Non-AD/HD spouses here?

Needing a support group. I'm the Non-AD/HD spouse and I love my hubby and need support group. I …. well any Non-AD/HD spouse knows how I feel, so that's all...

Needing a support group. I'm the Non-AD/HD spouse and I love my hubby and need s...

NonADHDSpouse

•6 years ago

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Tomorrow i start a real career. I am very scared because I get anxiety and I take adhd meds.

I'm scared to fail or look bad at my new job. I worked 6 years to get this opportunity. Fighting depression,anxiety and add. Some how I made it and was given...

I'm scared to fail or look bad at my new job. I worked 6 years to get this oppo...

daybyday365

•6 years ago

8 Replies

New Diagnosis

Hi all, I have been struggling over the past year and thought I could use some advice, especially because I'm normally bad at reaching out for help. I am in my...

Hi all, I have been struggling over the past year and thought I could use some a...

Otterly

•6 years ago

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I need help balancing online courses!

Hey everyone, I recently joined this community because my doctor told me to lol! But also I really need help. I just started a new job as a shift supervisor...

Hey everyone, I recently joined this community because my doctor told me to lol!...

Scatterbrainbarista

•6 years ago

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The NEED to finish a "project" and the guilt felt as I hyperfocus and ignore my family..

Well the title says it all really. Anyone else out there so driven to research every single idea that pops in their mind?? I am constantly consumed with...

Well the title says it all really. Anyone else out there so driven to research e...

Artaddict

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Confused and hyper

Hi all I have had adhd all my life I’m on Ritalin 20mg x2 so 40 mgs a day but I’m starting to think that it is to low now because I have an increase of...

Hi all I have had adhd all my life I’m on Ritalin 20mg x2 so 40 mgs a day but I’...

Lene-Alice

•6 years ago

15 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- It’s Time to File Your Taxes—Don’t Panic!

Are you ready for tax season? We talked with tax professionals about what someone with ADHD should keep in mind when filing taxes. Read "It’s Time to File Your...

Are you ready for tax season? We talked with tax professionals about what someon...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

1 Reply

Parent with add?

Hi, new here. My mom likely has add. She works in the mental health field herself and has herself said she likely has add. However, she refuses to seek a...

Hi, new here. My mom likely has add. She works in the mental health field hersel...

writeitalldown

•6 years ago

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Yesterday I had to put my dog down

This is my dog Hooch, I love him so much and he loved so much. His thing was to always keep an eye on me to make sure I was safe, he was my protector....

This is my dog Hooch, I love him so much and he loved so much. His thing was to ...

Lovinit

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Finances

hey, there my name is Kiana! ive recently been diagnosed with ADHD(inattentive) and I was hoping to get some advice. its been a difficult journey as a...

hey, there my name is Kiana! ive recently been diagnosed with ADHD(inattentive) ...

Kiana4gonz

•6 years ago

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At Last

Hi.. I'm brand new here but seriously looking for help. I believe I have all the makings of someone with ADHD. The waiting time for referall here in the UK is...

Hi.. I'm brand new here but seriously looking for help. I believe I have all the...

Tuni_111

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Introduction

Hi. I'm new to this forum and am very excited to be here. A little bit about me. I found out I had ADHD when my oldest child was flagged in kindergarten....

Hi. I'm new to this forum and am very excited to be here. A little bit about m...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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How to remember what I’ve read in ADD self help books?!

I’ve been reading some really useful stuff on ADD particularly on home & family organisation. In the past week I read a kindle book which explained everthing...

I’ve been reading some really useful stuff on ADD particularly on home & family ...

Holly75

•6 years ago

4 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for March 2019

Never ending insomnia please help!

Controlling my emotions with ADHD

Dramas That Sabotages Relationships

Intro

Vote for CHADD. Put the spotlight on ADHD.

Your spouse loves you, but his/her ADHD symptoms get in the way.

Not being heard is a major complaint of those in intimate relationships with partners with ADHD.

Undiagnosed by therapist on a quest to undiagnose anyone with ADHD

What is the one thing most ADHD partners wish their non-ADHD partner knew?

ADHD Weekly -- Avoiding Social Media Time Traps

ADHD Weekly -- I’m Pregnant. Should I Still Take My Meds?

This is my homework, so I'm doing it

How to have a successful business

ADHD Weekly -- Digital Assistants: The Future of ADHD Support?

educational changes to fit our needs, Books I recommend, need to pay attention to so that we may tell the professionals how we feel.

How the non-AD/HD spouse feels

One journey complete. The best chapter has just begun!

Any Non-AD/HD spouses here?

Tomorrow i start a real career. I am very scared because I get anxiety and I take adhd meds.

New Diagnosis

I need help balancing online courses!

The NEED to finish a "project" and the guilt felt as I hyperfocus and ignore my family..

Confused and hyper

ADHD Weekly -- It’s Time to File Your Taxes—Don’t Panic!

Parent with add?

Yesterday I had to put my dog down

Finances

At Last

Introduction

How to remember what I’ve read in ADD self help books?!

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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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