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Planning before doing

I watched on of the how to Adhd videos by Jessica Mc something and it was about cleaning the house and what steps to take to accomplish it. Step one go in each...

I watched on of the how to Adhd videos by Jessica Mc something and it was about ...

Lovinit

•4 years ago

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AdHd Coach

Does anyone have any advice for searching for an ADHD coach?

Nolan_goozy

•4 years ago

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Hobbies/Biological Triggers

What are some hobbies I could do to pass my time during the day? Does vitamin d effect behaviors when there is a deficiency?

What are some hobbies I could do to pass my time during the day? Does vitamin d ...

WG8226

•4 years ago

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Medication is good but adding to your toolbox while on medication is best!

We all go through life learn skills, abilities, practices, and habits. For many of us with ADHD we tend to have a more difficult time with this which means a...

We all go through life learn skills, abilities, practices, and habits. For many ...

michael682

•4 years ago

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Anyone been told that Adderall is only a short-term medication?

It has been life changing for me since I have been taking 20mg since mid 2019. Age 49 female and have been told Adderall is only a short-term medication. Has...

It has been life changing for me since I have been taking 20mg since mid 2019. A...

Challenged

•4 years ago

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Dr says Adderall is a short term use medication only

Hi! I am brand new here. Diagnosed at 48 with ADHD after my 9 yo daughter was diagnosed. I recognized her issues right away but not my own until she was...

Hi! I am brand new here. Diagnosed at 48 with ADHD after my 9 yo daughter was di...

Challenged

•4 years ago

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Desoxyn / Mydayis

Hello Team, Anyone currently using Desoxyn and/or mydayis medication. If so, please post your reviews. Greatly appreciated.

Hello Team, Anyone currently using Desoxyn and/or mydayis medication. If so, pl...

Market22

•4 years ago

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Vyvanse - First week, a bit of a rollercoaster?

Hello Everyone :) Im new here! I would love to connect with anyone who can give me any tips! I have just been diagnosed with Adult ADHD about a week ago at...

Hello Everyone :) Im new here! I would love to connect with anyone who can give...

Josephine01

•4 years ago

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Vyvanse making me sleepy but not tolerating higher dose

Hello all! So I’m about 5-6 weeks into my starting Vyvanse and all of the sudden I’m experiencing a really odd symptom- I am severely sleepy all. of. the....

Hello all! So I’m about 5-6 weeks into my starting Vyvanse and all of the sudd...

Cag3

•4 years ago

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Hello Team and Support Group (Just stopping to say hi!)

I was diagnosed with ADHD approx 9/10 years ago. I'm currently on Adderall 20mg 2x a day, but working towards tapering it off. So glad I joined this Community...

I was diagnosed with ADHD approx 9/10 years ago. I'm currently on Adderall 20mg ...

Market22

•4 years ago

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Hello

Hi I am Tasha Leahanne Shetter 32 I was born ADHD found out when I was 5 yrs old. I have been diagnosed as borderline mentally challenged by the...

Hi I am Tasha Leahanne Shetter 32 I was born ADHD found out when I was 5 y...

Angel200168

•4 years ago

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Finding help after ADHD diagnosis post menopause

I am a 67 yr old female who has had a rough 16 years since menopause, with still no resolution for the correct meds for me. I was put on antidepressants at the...

I am a 67 yr old female who has had a rough 16 years since menopause, with still...

JacksonB

•4 years ago

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TOTAL DEVASTATION

I suffer from ADHD and anxiety and agorphorbia. My home was ruined in a recent f2 tornadoes in Mississippi. I don't have anywhere to go yo FREAK OUT. HELP.

I suffer from ADHD and anxiety and agorphorbia. My home was ruined in a recent...

awrighy118

•4 years ago

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Wanting and just because I can

Hi I am new to this site. I am wondering if others have similar problems with impulsive behaviour. I am trying to find out why I cannot get motivated to do...

Hi I am new to this site. I am wondering if others have similar problems with i...

Fordette

•4 years ago

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OVERCOMING MY ANXIETY & ADHD. MY FIRST MONTH - BODY TRANSFORMATION 💪

My body transformation after 1 month of Muay Thai and Gym. Just started the Couch to 5K Yesterday. Picture on left is me January 1st, Picture on Right is me...

My body transformation after 1 month of Muay Thai and Gym. Just started the Couc...

JordyMew

•4 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Don’t Let ADHD Spoil the Romance

ADHD symptoms can spoil your relationship -- but it doesn't have to be that way. Read Don’t Let ADHD Spoil the Romance at http://bit.ly/nrcadhdromance for tips...

ADHD symptoms can spoil your relationship -- but it doesn't have to be that way....

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 years ago

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Just Getting Started

I have recently been diagnosed with ADHD at 40 years old. I have spent several weeks reflecting and coming to terms with the diagnosis. How it has affected...

I have recently been diagnosed with ADHD at 40 years old. I have spent several ...

RedSox7

•4 years ago

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Women-Fast Med Metabolism- what are you taking?

Hi All, My long acting med (Metadate) fizzles about 5 hours after I take it and short acting Ritalin fizzles after about 2.5. Anyone (particularly women) have...

Hi All, My long acting med (Metadate) fizzles about 5 hours after I take it and...

CeeJ49

•4 years ago

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My issues have a name!!

I’m a 65 year old woman who was recently diagnosed with attention deficit disorder I have lived a life of isolation depression and frustration never knowing...

I’m a 65 year old woman who was recently diagnosed with attention deficit disord...

Robabe54

•4 years ago

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Lost and not found

In the past 36 hours I have had my cell phone and my wrist watch stolen. I had become distracted and left the watch and the phone in vulnerable places. knew...

In the past 36 hours I have had my cell phone and my wrist watch stolen. I had b...

Dison

•4 years ago

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Vyvanse or Wellbutrin causing hairloss?

Good morning. Have been experiencing hairloss for quite a while. Finally went to Derm. He said it's tellogen effluvium and most likely caused by Vyvanse and/or...

Good morning. Have been experiencing hairloss for quite a while. Finally went to...

Distractedmom

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Attention Magazine - ADHD Between the Sheets

There’s a lot of information on how to improve a relationship when one partner has ADHD, but most of that good advice goes silent when you reach the bedroom...

There’s a lot of information on how to improve a relationship when one partner h...

Attention_Magazine

•4 years ago

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Attention Magazine -- Survival Tips for the Spouse Who Doesn’t Have ADHD

Can you build a better marriage when your partner has ADHD, and you don’t? http://bit.ly/attntips4spouse

Can you build a better marriage when your partner has ADHD, and you don’t? http:...

Attention_Magazine

•4 years ago

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Treatment options for ADHD

New mom to 14yr old with ADHD, was seeing psychologist for 8months , just fired her yesterday. She was always threatening and negative and forgetful of our...

New mom to 14yr old with ADHD, was seeing psychologist for 8months , just fired ...

Teddybear318

•4 years ago

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Dealing with my ADHD Outbursts

Hello everyone. I have suffered with ADHD for a while and i feel like it can sometimes take over my day to day tasks. I try doing plenty of exercise but my...

Hello everyone. I have suffered with ADHD for a while and i feel like it can som...

JordyMew

•4 years ago

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Do other people with. AdHd get opposite effects from medications// substances? Like coffee makes you sleep and tylonal pm makes you jitter?

Please help me understand why medications affect me oppisite

Adhdisamofo

•4 years ago

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Why do medications effect me differently

Hello my name is Sarah i was diagnosed with ADHD impulsivity hyperactivity at age 5. After my mother tried treating me for a common cold with nyquil and i was...

Hello my name is Sarah i was diagnosed with ADHD impulsivity hyperactivity at ag...

Adhdisamofo

•4 years ago

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Focalin as afternoon booster

Hi, I’m on 30mg Vyvanse, which I usually take around 8am. It seems to work pretty well from about 9:30-2 or so but I find I need an afternoon coffee to stay...

Hi, I’m on 30mg Vyvanse, which I usually take around 8am. It seems to work prett...

AniSk

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Another medication bites the dust.

Well Strattera lasted longer than I thought. I felt more calm and was way more connected with my emotions but it definitely made my day foggy and low energy. I...

Well Strattera lasted longer than I thought. I felt more calm and was way more c...

michael682

•4 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for February 2020

Planning before doing

AdHd Coach

Hobbies/Biological Triggers

Medication is good but adding to your toolbox while on medication is best!

Anyone been told that Adderall is only a short-term medication?

Dr says Adderall is a short term use medication only

Desoxyn / Mydayis

Vyvanse - First week, a bit of a rollercoaster?

Vyvanse making me sleepy but not tolerating higher dose

Hello Team and Support Group (Just stopping to say hi!)

Hello

Finding help after ADHD diagnosis post menopause

TOTAL DEVASTATION

Wanting and just because I can

OVERCOMING MY ANXIETY & ADHD. MY FIRST MONTH - BODY TRANSFORMATION 💪

ADHD Weekly -- Don’t Let ADHD Spoil the Romance

Just Getting Started

Women-Fast Med Metabolism- what are you taking?

My issues have a name!!

Lost and not found

Vyvanse or Wellbutrin causing hairloss?

Attention Magazine - ADHD Between the Sheets

Attention Magazine -- Survival Tips for the Spouse Who Doesn’t Have ADHD

Treatment options for ADHD

Dealing with my ADHD Outbursts

Do other people with. AdHd get opposite effects from medications// substances? Like coffee makes you sleep and tylonal pm makes you jitter?

Why do medications effect me differently

Focalin as afternoon booster

Another medication bites the dust.

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