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Testing Complete

So I did my testing for ADD/ADHD last week. I have an appointment on Thursday for the results. One of the test I did made me nuts! Letters popping up on the...

So I did my testing for ADD/ADHD last week. I have an appointment on Thursday f...

MustangMom

•5 years ago

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ADHD and Alone

I'm not sure if this is just me or if its a side effect of ADHD. But why is it I can still feel alone and not really acknowledged by people even when...

I'm not sure if this is just me or if its a side effect of ADHD. But why is it I...

Codebox42

•5 years ago

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Vyvanse great the first three days but the next two not so much

Hi, I started 40mg of Vyvanse this week. The first three days I felt better than I have in what seems like forever. I did not feel wired or jittery, instead I...

Hi, I started 40mg of Vyvanse this week. The first three days I felt better than...

nikkimw7667

•5 years ago

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BRAIN FOG - Disorganized Thought Process

Hello! I have ADHD and lately I have major BRAIN FOG. It is like I am on automatic pilot and not thinking. It is more than just the usual quick "spacing out"....

Hello! I have ADHD and lately I have major BRAIN FOG. It is like I am on automat...

Jauge

•5 years ago

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Support Group for Non-ADHD Partner of ADHD Spouse?

I'm a non-ADHD partner to my ADHD spouse and I'm looking for some support resources. Are there any active support groups or other resources that you know of...

I'm a non-ADHD partner to my ADHD spouse and I'm looking for some support resour...

mindexplore

•5 years ago

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ADHD testing

Aware of pre-diagnosis test centre in Liverpool Is there anywhere doing similar testing South-east or Hampshire

Aware of pre-diagnosis test centre in Liverpool Is there anywhere doing similar...

Lupuspartner

•5 years ago

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siblings diagnosis

A question about siblings diagnosis. Can anyone tell me if they have any knowledge or direct experience of brothers and sisters being diagnosed either...

A question about siblings diagnosis. Can anyone tell me if they have any knowle...

58inahurry

•5 years ago

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Have no medical, and do not know how to begin to seek help with ADHD.

I was diagnosed ADHD, Torrettes and ODD when I was 6 or 7, and was treated for it clinically until I turned 14 and decided to go off treatment. I was even on...

I was diagnosed ADHD, Torrettes and ODD when I was 6 or 7, and was treated for i...

Mearcat86

•5 years ago

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Adderall or Vyvanse

Hello everybody, I was wondering if others who have tried both Vyvanse and adderall before and which one did they prefer and why

Hello everybody, I was wondering if others who have tried both Vyvanse and adder...

Lovinit

•5 years ago

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Attention Digital Magazine

Can CBD oil help with your child’s ADHD symptoms? Here's what the researchers say — http://bit.ly/CBDoil4ADHD

Can CBD oil help with your child’s ADHD symptoms? Here's what the researchers s...

Attention_Magazine

•5 years ago

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CHADD Educators Membership Discount for September

We help educators to succeed in the classroom! Sign up and start saving before it's too late http://bit.ly/WeEmpowerEducators. There's more. Download your...

We help educators to succeed in the classroom! Sign up and start saving before ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•5 years ago

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Any Tips on Ways to Cope with Feeling this way?

I don't know if it's my medication, addarrel that is making me feel this way or what. I have been on the medication for a week so far of 20 mg. 10 mg. in the...

I don't know if it's my medication, addarrel that is making me feel this way or ...

LoveDogs71

•5 years ago

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Extremely Frustrated & Discouraged

Is there a medication that ACTUALLY lasts as long as it advertises??? I do well w/ stimulants, however, each one I've tried poops out on me WAY before the...

Is there a medication that ACTUALLY lasts as long as it advertises??? I do well ...

B19B

•5 years ago

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Vyvanse Symptoms

Does anyone else have or had an issue with major depression after prolonged use? I have been taking it for 5 years now and it has worked wonders for me. But in...

Does anyone else have or had an issue with major depression after prolonged use?...

MrsKing9282019

•5 years ago

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Off Adderrall drained non functional

4 years off adderral drooliing mess what do you recommend? Was on adderral for 7 years. Docs took me off 5 years ago. what do y'all recommend. Non functioning

4 years off adderral drooliing mess what do you recommend? Was on adderral for 7...

sa7976

•5 years ago

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Vyvanse Withdrawl

I've been taking 30mg of Vyvanse 2x per day for the past 2 years. I don't like the way I feel after it wears off and want to stop taking it. I experienced...

I've been taking 30mg of Vyvanse 2x per day for the past 2 years. I don't like ...

HMBdancer

•5 years ago

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I can’t stand up for myself at work and it’s getting me down

I am mid forties with a good job that I enjoy. However I feel like a child at work at times. I have no self-confidence around senior management, I get so...

I am mid forties with a good job that I enjoy. However I feel like a child at wo...

Holly75

•5 years ago

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Dose too high or too low? Or stopped working?

Got diagnosed 2 months ago.. currently 70mg. started 30mg - didn’t do anything. 50mg - very tired. 60mg - was ok, but 70mg had the best effect. I’ve been on...

Got diagnosed 2 months ago.. currently 70mg. started 30mg - didn’t do anything. ...

Aduvanz4advanced

•5 years ago

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Colds and ADHD or just a myth?

Is it true that adults living with ADHD are more susceptible to colds or getting sick more often? Sick as in the common cold. Is it due to the medications...

Is it true that adults living with ADHD are more susceptible to colds or getting...

LoveDogs71

•5 years ago

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Referrals in the SF Bay Area for Women with ADHD

Does anyone have any psychiatrists, therapists or ADHD coaches they can recommend in my area for women with ADHD? I live near Palo Alto in the Bay Area. I...

Does anyone have any psychiatrists, therapists or ADHD coaches they can recommen...

ten222222

•5 years ago

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New to meds, any advice?

Hiya, Like others here I was diagnose late (age 48) and have been on Elvanse/Vyanase (I'm in the UK) 50mg for just over a month. Apart from it making me sleepy...

Hiya, Like others here I was diagnose late (age 48) and have been on Elvanse/Vya...

Lokichick

•5 years ago

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ADHD diagnosis?

Through the years I've had many problems that I can now relate to ADHD (I lose everything, it's awful to force myself to sit still, poor impulse control, RSD,...

Through the years I've had many problems that I can now relate to ADHD (I lose e...

The_Bluejay55

•5 years ago

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Adhd symptom help

I have this symptom and i am not sure if its adhd or something else. The stimulants do seem to help with this so i am thinking it is. It feels like a brain...

I have this symptom and i am not sure if its adhd or something else. The stimula...

hikergirl33

•5 years ago

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Background information and question about medication

Hello there! Just to give some background I am 28 years old and have known I’ve had ADD all my life (never hyperactive, only highly disorganized, forgetful,...

Hello there! Just to give some background I am 28 years old and have known I’ve ...

Skittlebrain

•5 years ago

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Help with chores-my husband has ADHD

Hi everyone, My husband has ADHD and we get into constant arguments about chores. I usually do most of the chores because he has difficulty starting and...

Hi everyone, My husband has ADHD and we get into constant arguments about chores...

EH2019

•5 years ago

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Day 1 of lowering Focalin dosage

I feel much better and feel like I’ve found something really good 🙌🏽

Grigiofaegirl

•5 years ago

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If not Adderall then.?

I tried stratera, vyvance,concerta,& a few more my matabalism burns fast. ER doesn't mean much 4 me. I take Vybrid 4 depression & Visteral 4 anxiety.😔I don't...

I tried stratera, vyvance,concerta,& a few more my matabalism burns fast. ER do...

Traccee

•5 years ago

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Focalin is kicking my butt

I’ve been getting continuously more exhausted since April and even after adopting new practices no help Now September I’m at a point where it’s interfering...

I’ve been getting continuously more exhausted since April and even after adoptin...

Grigiofaegirl

•5 years ago

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Adderall and Strattera

Does anyone take adderall in the morning and Strattera in the afternoon? I’ve never taken Strattera before and would like to hear what others think

Does anyone take adderall in the morning and Strattera in the afternoon? I’ve n...

Lovinit

•5 years ago

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Missing my schedule....

I love me some structure and guidelines! Enjoy a regimented schedule, but....now that all my boys are graduated from high school and all but the 18 year old...

I love me some structure and guidelines! Enjoy a regimented schedule, but....no...

MustangMom

•5 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for September 2019

Testing Complete

ADHD and Alone

Vyvanse great the first three days but the next two not so much

BRAIN FOG - Disorganized Thought Process

Support Group for Non-ADHD Partner of ADHD Spouse?

ADHD testing

siblings diagnosis

Have no medical, and do not know how to begin to seek help with ADHD.

Adderall or Vyvanse

Attention Digital Magazine

CHADD Educators Membership Discount for September

Any Tips on Ways to Cope with Feeling this way?

Extremely Frustrated & Discouraged

Vyvanse Symptoms

Off Adderrall drained non functional

Vyvanse Withdrawl

I can’t stand up for myself at work and it’s getting me down

Dose too high or too low? Or stopped working?

Colds and ADHD or just a myth?

Referrals in the SF Bay Area for Women with ADHD

New to meds, any advice?

ADHD diagnosis?

Adhd symptom help

Background information and question about medication

Help with chores-my husband has ADHD

Day 1 of lowering Focalin dosage

If not Adderall then.?

Focalin is kicking my butt

Adderall and Strattera

Missing my schedule....

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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