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ADHD Weekly -- Researchers Consider Role of Maternal Diet in ADHD

ADHD runs in families -- and you're looking for ways to reduce the possibility of passing it on to your future children. Did you know researchers are if...

ADHD runs in families -- and you're looking for ways to reduce the possibility o...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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Possibility of treatment (and, maybe, even cure ) of ADHD through diet.

Good morning. According to Jessica R. Jackson, William W. Eaton, [...], and Deanna L. Kelly, in an article in the "Psichiatric quaterly", there a strong...

Good morning. According to Jessica R. Jackson, William W. Eaton, [...], and Dea...

XCentauri

•5 years ago

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I think I have already sent a question??

I am new to this and suck at tech stuff. I have struggled with ADHD my whole life and it has been stressful. I am now on medication that has helped a ton. My...

I am new to this and suck at tech stuff. I have struggled with ADHD my whole li...

Zaboomafoo75

•5 years ago

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Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

What do I do??

Hi I have ADHD and am on meds and have an adult daughter with ADHD and watch her struggle and dont know how to help her. She doesnt want to take meds??

Hi I have ADHD and am on meds and have an adult daughter with ADHD and watch her...

Zaboomafoo75

•5 years ago

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My psychiatrist refuses to prescribe me adderall.

So I'm going to apologize now as this is going to be long. When I was younger I was diagnosed with, ADHD, ADD, SED, ODD, Severe bipolar. It was real fun to...

So I'm going to apologize now as this is going to be long. When I was younger I ...

ArticFoxQueen

•5 years ago

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Need help

Going to get tested tomorrow but I’ve been told by a previous doctor that I might have adhd. Is this a bad thing that will effect my life ?

Going to get tested tomorrow but I’ve been told by a previous doctor that I migh...

Donaven

•5 years ago

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Getting medications in a new state. Fl=>Idaho

I recently moved for a new job. I moved from florida to idaho. In florida my doctor had me take concert27mg and he prescribed me ritalin 10mg to help me get...

I recently moved for a new job. I moved from florida to idaho. In florida my d...

daybyday365

•5 years ago

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How to make IRL Friends ?

I'm having a hard time making friends I don't want to be asocial forever what were some of the tensions you guys were able to use to make friends

I'm having a hard time making friends I don't want to be asocial forever what w...

RichardKeys

•5 years ago

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Falsely accused

I been false accused by my girlfriend of sexual harassment, i need help. I lost my two jobs and the police took me to jail. And she been everyweekend in...

I been false accused by my girlfriend of sexual harassment, i need help. I los...

Elgranjaguar

•5 years ago

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Failing After College - Fired from Jobs

Hello. I am a 27 y.o. female and was recently diagnosed with ADHD - inattentive type. I have just started taking adderall to help cope with the systems. I...

Hello. I am a 27 y.o. female and was recently diagnosed with ADHD - inattentive ...

Daydreamer21

•5 years ago

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Need a Texas Support Group

I am a 41 year old guy who needs a support group in the Houston area for severe ADHD. I am a highly educated professional person and need to meet others in the...

I am a 41 year old guy who needs a support group in the Houston area for severe ...

vvllbs

•5 years ago

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ADHD Coaching

I really would like a coach, but I can't afford to add anything to my budget at the moment. It is completely at capacity! I am a recent single mom and now that...

I really would like a coach, but I can't afford to add anything to my budget at ...

Aragalvin

•5 years ago

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22 at Community College - Feeling Discouraged

First post, hi. I never did well in school and never thought I would go back. But when I moved to a college town and saw everyone I knew doing it, I thought I...

First post, hi. I never did well in school and never thought I would go back. Bu...

barnyardbees

•5 years ago

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Great article on “stimulation chasing”

This is such a great article, and it confirms for me many suspicions that I’ve thought were just in my head, until now. I’m curious to know your thoughts. I...

This is such a great article, and it confirms for me many suspicions that I’ve t...

cjnolet

•5 years ago

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Help for my Fiance

My fiance is currently in prison because of a DUI do to her alcohol addiction which she is currently in the process of trying to overcome and for the first...

My fiance is currently in prison because of a DUI do to her alcohol addiction wh...

DarkKnight8083

•5 years ago

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Adult ADHD - Vyvanse/Adderall do NOTHING - Not sure where to go from here...

Diagnosed with ADHD (as well as depression and binge eating disorder) in Oct 2018. Dealt with it my whole life, but never medicated because it wasn't...

Diagnosed with ADHD (as well as depression and binge eating disorder) in Oct 201...

boymom00

•5 years ago

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ADHD treatment with a traumatic brain injury??

ADHD treatment with a traumatic brain injury?? I was diagnosed in my adult life after struggling many years with the same symptoms. I was put on Adderall and...

ADHD treatment with a traumatic brain injury?? I was diagnosed in my adult life...

AlmostAlone

•5 years ago

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Viewing the world through a keyhole

My mind is constantly a buzz with activity and I’m ready to start my day. My day can literally get away from me and I still have not met my deadline....

My mind is constantly a buzz with activity and I’m ready to start my day. My day...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Talk to dr about increase dose

I am currently taking Vyvanse 40mg for my ADHD. I have been on that dose for only 2 months. Before I was on concerta but didn’t work for me so my dr changed it...

I am currently taking Vyvanse 40mg for my ADHD. I have been on that dose for onl...

Chantela

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Organize Your First Living Space

It's yours! The first apartment or house that is all your own! What's your home maintenance plan? Keep your home neat and well-stocked can be a challenge when...

It's yours! The first apartment or house that is all your own! What's your home ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Eprescribing ADHD Medication: Allowed but Not Always Possible

Have you been told that the doctor can't send your stimulant prescription directly to the pharmacy? We took a look at electronic prescriptions and what the law...

Have you been told that the doctor can't send your stimulant prescription direct...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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Adhd help with study and medication

I've started taking Ritalin at 15mg a day but felt that ,although I was concentrated it did not feel like it was enough.So I boosted dosage to 30mg but had a...

I've started taking Ritalin at 15mg a day but felt that ,although I was concentr...

mcgisaac

•5 years ago

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Seeking Treatment & Fellowship

I'm 50 days clean and sober today, the nightmare that swallowed the last 6 years of my life is over...In clearing away the wreckage and rebuilding the...

I'm 50 days clean and sober today, the nightmare that swallowed the last 6 years...

LiftedOne411

•5 years ago

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Stimulant absorption problem

I have been treated for adhd with Ritalin or focalin and take it daily as prescribed, yet wen they do screens to look for it they can’t see it. Sounds crazy I...

I have been treated for adhd with Ritalin or focalin and take it daily as prescr...

Noyesmaybe14

•5 years ago

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Post#3

Are we allowed to talk about insurances here? Because honestly i have to change my insurance because my current insurance doesn’t cover mental health issues...

Are we allowed to talk about insurances here? Because honestly i have to change ...

Frances2019

•5 years ago

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Need Help for insurance

Helll everyone 🙆‍♀️ I just moved to LA. I was taken Ritalin and Concerta back home. Now I need to see a physiatrist for medications. But first need to get...

Helll everyone 🙆‍♀️ I just moved to LA. I was taken Ritalin and Concerta back h...

Rezan07

•5 years ago

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My story!

Hi, I'm Alireza. I had ADHD since i was 7 years old and i 22 now. I'm working on my brain problems, I will write my rode to get better here.

Hi, I'm Alireza. I had ADHD since i was 7 years old and i 22 now. I'm working o...

alirezashakiba_1997

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Can you take both medications

Can you take adderall and strattara at the same time?

Lovinit

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Support Group for Spouses

Are there any recommended online or in real life support groups for spouses of those of us with ADHD? My wife could use some support from others to understand...

Are there any recommended online or in real life support groups for spouses of t...

robspain

•5 years ago

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Balancing my life stuggles

I haven’t got this balancing act figured out. I don’t really have much of a personal life, I want to being having new experiences, I want to go camping by...

I haven’t got this balancing act figured out. I don’t really have much of a pers...

Lovinit

•5 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2019

ADHD Weekly -- Researchers Consider Role of Maternal Diet in ADHD

Possibility of treatment (and, maybe, even cure ) of ADHD through diet.

I think I have already sent a question??

What do I do??

My psychiatrist refuses to prescribe me adderall.

Need help

Getting medications in a new state. Fl=>Idaho

How to make IRL Friends ?

Falsely accused

Failing After College - Fired from Jobs

Need a Texas Support Group

ADHD Coaching

22 at Community College - Feeling Discouraged

Great article on “stimulation chasing”

Help for my Fiance

Adult ADHD - Vyvanse/Adderall do NOTHING - Not sure where to go from here...

ADHD treatment with a traumatic brain injury??

Viewing the world through a keyhole

Talk to dr about increase dose

ADHD Weekly -- Organize Your First Living Space

ADHD Weekly -- Eprescribing ADHD Medication: Allowed but Not Always Possible

Adhd help with study and medication

Seeking Treatment & Fellowship

Stimulant absorption problem

Post#3

Need Help for insurance

My story!

Can you take both medications

Support Group for Spouses

Balancing my life stuggles

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Archive