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Recommendation on ADHD/ADD doc in Chicago?

Does anyone know of any good ADHD/ADD doctors and coaches in Chicago? Many thanks

Does anyone know of any good ADHD/ADD doctors and coaches in Chicago? Many than...

snash2

•4 years ago

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Preg and ADD

I’m 35 and hoping to get preg soon. I discontinued my meds but I’m really scared. What have others done?

I’m 35 and hoping to get preg soon. I discontinued my meds but I’m really scared...

sdgarcia

•4 years ago

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introduction

hi, am new here. well I do not what to say other than I do not know why a google searching for disabled adults life coaching landed me here well I don't know....

hi, am new here. well I do not what to say other than I do not know why a google...

jared264

•4 years ago

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Sincere apologies

I wish to apologise for the cynical post i sent on 27th Dec. Iam unwell and was in a bad headspace at the time tho its no excuse.

I wish to apologise for the cynical post i sent on 27th Dec. Iam unwell and was ...

58inahurry

•4 years ago

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Free Stress Reduction Holiday Gift Pack - Includes Ebook on my Experience With "Anxiety & Panic Disorder"

Free Stress Reduction Holiday Gift Pack For all of the good people here at HealthUnlocked, feel free to download and share in hopes to help others struggling...

Free Stress Reduction Holiday Gift Pack For all of the good people here at Healt...

DrHypno

•4 years ago

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ADD or ADHD?!

I underwent extensive testing. My neuropsychologist always uses the term ADHD. Whatever? I need to be on the move or the ability to do so; good road...

I underwent extensive testing. My neuropsychologist always uses the term ADHD. ...

Dison

•4 years ago

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Needing Encouragement

I am having a difficult time with stressors. I don’t have the psychological or emotional energy to meditate. I become fearful when my hyperactivity kicks in!...

I am having a difficult time with stressors. I don’t have the psychological or ...

Dison

•4 years ago

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Self Control tasks

Does anyone have a few tools for training self control? I'm trying to find a psychology in my city who knows about ADHD but I had no luck.

Does anyone have a few tools for training self control? I'm trying to find a psy...

PriP

•4 years ago

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Can Ritalin alone worsen depression?

If it's both adhd ans depression, can Ritalin alone worsen the depression (without taking anything for depression)

If it's both adhd ans depression, can Ritalin alone worsen the depression (witho...

20_Adhder

•4 years ago

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Attention Monthly -- The ReThinkStress Program

Do you view stress as potentially helpful or inevitably harmful? Research shows that if we can change our mindset about its very nature, stress can have...

Do you view stress as potentially helpful or inevitably harmful? Research shows ...

Attention_Magazine

•4 years ago

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Prescribing provider

Question for those of you on medication for ADD, who is managing your medications? I have horrible health insurance and am looking for a provider to medicate...

Question for those of you on medication for ADD, who is managing your medication...

BlueMama1

•4 years ago

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We don’t have to be perfect

Hi everybody! See those clothes on the floor? Those are all clean and have been there for over a week. That pile was twice as big an hour ago. I’m okay with...

Hi everybody! See those clothes on the floor? Those are all clean and have been ...

Lovinit

•4 years ago

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Looking for fellow sufferers in the Midlands, England.

Hello, i am diagnosed 6 months now and live in Gloucester , i have been using my own various strategies and txtbooks to deal with my adhd since my diagnosis...

Hello, i am diagnosed 6 months now and live in Gloucester , i have been using my...

58inahurry

•4 years ago

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Mom w/1 yr old twins+ 7 yr old+ uneducated doctors= defeat

I’m 33, I was diagnosed with ADHD at 17 in college. I’ve had ups and downs with it but I was seeing a nurse practitioner at my neurologist office for 10+ years...

I’m 33, I was diagnosed with ADHD at 17 in college. I’ve had ups and downs with ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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How to be sure?

How to be yourself sure that you have ADHD/ ADD? Not through doctors diagnosis, but by yourself. I don't feel like ADHD, i am confused about diagnosis!!

How to be yourself sure that you have ADHD/ ADD? Not through doctors diagnosis, ...

Ashfaren

•4 years ago

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Coaching vs Counseling

I’d like to hear from those who have tried coaching and/or counseling. What are the pros and cons? Thanks.

I’d like to hear from those who have tried coaching and/or counseling. What are ...

LM0830

•4 years ago

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Newly Diagnosed with Adult ADD

Hi there. I’m new here and newly diagnosed with adult add. I’ve started taking adderall xr and haven’t really seen a change. I still have no motivation and...

Hi there. I’m new here and newly diagnosed with adult add. I’ve started taking a...

Daytrip67

•4 years ago

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Anxious

I've been on Adderall for two days now and so far my experience is not so great. Im on 20mg, I take 10mg in the morning and 10 in the afternoon. My first day...

I've been on Adderall for two days now and so far my experience is not so great....

Soul90

•4 years ago

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Mid chain fatty acid

I get energised mentally and my stamina get significantly improved if i take a tablespoon of coconut oil. However, I heared saturated fat in coconut oil is...

I get energised mentally and my stamina get significantly improved if i take a t...

Askin_guy

•4 years ago

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How does medication affect your life?

Hello, Recently I was put on IR adderall, I took 10mg 8am, 20mg 1:30-2pm (depends on when I could get my break at work), and 10mg at 4-5pm. Before this I was...

Hello, Recently I was put on IR adderall, I took 10mg 8am, 20mg 1:30-2pm (depen...

michael682

•4 years ago

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When my vyvanse wears off

Hi everyone! I’ve heard others my have similar struggle when my medication wears off I feel like I struggle making good choices. I feel off. This is what I...

Hi everyone! I’ve heard others my have similar struggle when my medication wear...

Lovinit

•4 years ago

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New Member

Hi, I am new here and just got diagnosed with ADHD.

Kitty987

•4 years ago

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Struggling!

I am really struggling to process information and understand things, so basically unable to learn due to difficulty with these domains. Reading and...

I am really struggling to process information and understand things, so basicall...

Ashfaren

•4 years ago

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ADHD & Life

Since my diagnosis, I feel relieved to finally put a name to a lifelong issue but I'm still trouble with the effects it has on my life. I struggle so much with...

Since my diagnosis, I feel relieved to finally put a name to a lifelong issue bu...

Usako

•4 years ago

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Anyone one 70mg vyvanse in new England?

anyone on 70mg vyvanse in new England area? trying to start local support group

anyone on 70mg vyvanse in new England area? trying to start local support group ...

stillfly342

•4 years ago

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Seeking articles in French about ADHD

I am an educational therapist and one of my clients is French speaking. She is 16 years old, in the 11th grade. I am trying to help her find articles in...

I am an educational therapist and one of my clients is French speaking. She is...

Mamanclassique85

•4 years ago

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Help with prescribing ritalin

Someone has asked me for help. She has been taking Ritalin for her ADHD. She has used her last tablet today. How can she get another prescription for the drug....

Someone has asked me for help. She has been taking Ritalin for her ADHD. She has...

martijR

•4 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- The Gift of a Holiday Gift List

Before you head out to the stores, make a plan for your holiday gift-giving. Or, look for ways of giving the gifts of service and time together instead.We have...

Before you head out to the stores, make a plan for your holiday gift-giving. Or,...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 years ago

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Need help getting back on my feet in life

Hello everyone. First post here and hoping to start a path to success, good health and wellness. This January I am returning back to college for my 3rd time...

Hello everyone. First post here and hoping to start a path to success, good heal...

jtrubela

•4 years ago

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New psychiatrist in NJ

Looking for new psychiatrist for anxiety/ADD. Anyone from Passaic or Essex county in New Jersey know one?

Looking for new psychiatrist for anxiety/ADD. Anyone from Passaic or Essex count...

MsLittleBlue

•4 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for December 2019

Recommendation on ADHD/ADD doc in Chicago?

Preg and ADD

introduction

Sincere apologies

Free Stress Reduction Holiday Gift Pack - Includes Ebook on my Experience With "Anxiety & Panic Disorder"

ADD or ADHD?!

Needing Encouragement

Self Control tasks

Can Ritalin alone worsen depression?

Attention Monthly -- The ReThinkStress Program

Prescribing provider

We don’t have to be perfect

Looking for fellow sufferers in the Midlands, England.

Mom w/1 yr old twins+ 7 yr old+ uneducated doctors= defeat

How to be sure?

Coaching vs Counseling

Newly Diagnosed with Adult ADD

Anxious

Mid chain fatty acid

How does medication affect your life?

When my vyvanse wears off

New Member

Struggling!

ADHD & Life

Anyone one 70mg vyvanse in new England?

Seeking articles in French about ADHD

Help with prescribing ritalin

ADHD Weekly -- The Gift of a Holiday Gift List

Need help getting back on my feet in life

New psychiatrist in NJ

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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