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senior needs help

Iam a 66 year old senior being treated for ADHD. The clinic made me change my meds to new ones that do not work. I was taking adderall for the last 18 years...

Iam a 66 year old senior being treated for ADHD. The clinic made me change my m...

wanttobewell

•4 years ago

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One Positive Thing 🙌🏼

Hey guys! What is one tip you can share with us that makes you feel good and also helps instill healthy habits? Something that someone could do TODAY if they...

Hey guys! What is one tip you can share with us that makes you feel good and a...

iWasSunshine

•4 years ago

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Coping With Change

I am a mother of 2, homeschooling with special needs, and working part time. I have known for several years about my ADHD and coped with it fairly successfully...

I am a mother of 2, homeschooling with special needs, and working part time. I h...

worldtrvlr_wannabe

•4 years ago

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Where to find ADHD Marriage Coaches who "get it" ?

I've been married for 5 years, last year my wife was diagnosed with ADHD, it was a huge relief for her and it explained a lot... Ive read the ADHD effect on...

I've been married for 5 years, last year my wife was diagnosed with ADHD, it was...

BenJoseph

•4 years ago

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Trying new things

Hey everyone! Back with some more random gibberish thoughts but this one is short and sweet. The ultra post will be later tonight after I’m done with doing...

Hey everyone! Back with some more random gibberish thoughts but this one is sh...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Friendship and ADHD

ADHD knocked me out at birth. It left me with low self esteem, severed depression, and incredible feelings of isolation. My parents were not enough. My dad...

ADHD knocked me out at birth. It left me with low self esteem, severed depressi...

Billy50

•4 years ago

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I want to register for fall college. I have been stressing how I am going to pay for college.

Diagnosed with adult ADHD this year doesn’t stop me from wanting to do more for myself specially having 2 of my 3 children with ADHD. I don’t make a lot of...

Diagnosed with adult ADHD this year doesn’t stop me from wanting to do more for ...

PatienceO

•4 years ago

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Feeling Depressed ☹️

Hey guys, Most of you have probably felt this way before, but I’m feeling like a complete failure and that my life is passing me by and I’ll have nothing to...

Hey guys, Most of you have probably felt this way before, but I’m feeling like...

iWasSunshine

•4 years ago

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Causes of sudden forgetfulness?

I've managed my ADD fairly well most of my life but this recent week I've noticed I've been highly forgetful of simple things I never have before, basic common...

I've managed my ADD fairly well most of my life but this recent week I've notice...

Hidden

•4 years ago

11 Replies

No handbook, just hands to hold

How does everyone handle dealing with new things or the unfamiliar? Am I the only that feels like the ground is crumbling underneath them? This isn't just a...

How does everyone handle dealing with new things or the unfamiliar? Am I the onl...

playball20

•4 years ago

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HELP...I can not talk when my boss is angry with me!

HELP...when my boss is angry with me (or I think she is angry with me). When my boss talks to me; I just can not listen to her, at times I can't even think, at...

HELP...when my boss is angry with me (or I think she is angry with me). When my ...

MrsKlco

•4 years ago

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Spouse during pandemic

My ADHD husband of many years is driving me crazy during pandemic

Wilma13

•4 years ago

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ADHD Treatments - New here! :)

Hello! I was recently diagnosed with ADHD (combined type), and I'm currently trying to figure out which treatment route I should take. Before I decide I want...

Hello! I was recently diagnosed with ADHD (combined type), and I'm currently try...

wait_what

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Nutritionist for weight loss who understands about the additional need fir support for a person with ADD.

Can anyone recommend a nutritionist who “gets it”? I am very over weight but i have a hard time with most nutritionists because they fo not understand that...

Can anyone recommend a nutritionist who “gets it”? I am very over weight but i h...

OakleeOaklee

•4 years ago

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How to stop spiraling

Struggling with overuse of Ritalin and then running out a week to soon. That means I am without meds for one week every month and totally miserable and screwed...

Struggling with overuse of Ritalin and then running out a week to soon. That mea...

MiddleAgeMan

•4 years ago

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I need study and organizational tips

Hi My name is Cameron and I have suffered from ADHD since early childhood. I'm also Bi Polar and a recovering Alcoholic/Addict. So any ways I have been...

Hi My name is Cameron and I have suffered from ADHD since early childhood. I'm a...

cameron1988

•4 years ago

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Has anyone been in a Toxic Relationship? How did you handle it? Does ADHD have a factor to be treated this way?

It’s important to make sacrifices in relationships but your happiness, self-esteem, and self-respect should always be on the list – always. If a relationship...

It’s important to make sacrifices in relationships but your happiness, self-este...

jeeplady372004

•4 years ago

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Feeling “blah” in evenings

I take 30mg cymbalta and 30mg Vyvanse each morning. I find that the Vyvanse works very well for focus and restlessness, but gives me most benefit for about a 4...

I take 30mg cymbalta and 30mg Vyvanse each morning. I find that the Vyvanse work...

AniSk

•4 years ago

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What’s your WIN?

Celebrate your wins with me! There is always so much negativity surrounding ADHD among those who have it, and those who don’t, that I want to encourage you...

Celebrate your wins with me! There is always so much negativity surrounding AD...

iWasSunshine

•4 years ago

6 Replies

ADHD - What is it?

I don't know. All I can say is 1. I inherited from my dad. He could go into "outer space", which means either total silence and blanking out, or...

I don't know. All I can say is 1. I inherited from my dad. He could go into ...

Billy50

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Necesito información español

Necesito saber más de esta situación

Deyevid

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Village idiot

Hi, My name is Shane. I am married with two children. I am 52 years old. I have been receiving treatment for ADHD, depression disorder and anxiety since 2008.

Hi, My name is Shane. I am married with two children. I am 52 years old. I have ...

Self_humiliator

•4 years ago

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Managing ADHD in adulthood

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 11 years old. It has been 10 years since my diagnosis. I noticed that when I went to college, I began to struggle more...

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 11 years old. It has been 10 years since my...

theADHDyogi

•4 years ago

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What’s your favorite ADHD Podcast?

Anyone else a huge fan of podcasts? What stations have you listened to that have been helpful, inspiring, or game-changing? The two I listen to are: I...

Anyone else a huge fan of podcasts? What stations have you listened to that ha...

iWasSunshine

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Need realistic expectations

I’m new here. I am a 42 year old female and I was diagnosed with ADHD combined type when I was 39. I have tried taking Ritalin, Vyvanse and Adderall and I try...

I’m new here. I am a 42 year old female and I was diagnosed with ADHD combined t...

Wreckingball2020

•4 years ago

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New ADHD - Elvanse and Sertraline: feeling terrible

Hey, I am at the end of my first week of on 20mg of Elvanse. I am also taking 100mg a day of Sertraline for my depression and anxiety (although I've heard the...

Hey, I am at the end of my first week of on 20mg of Elvanse. I am also taking 10...

SimmoMaz

•4 years ago

6 Replies

What to do first?

Hi! I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and I am really struggling with making a decision on treatment. This may be a question that's already been posed, but...

Hi! I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and I am really struggling with making a...

iWasSunshine

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Evening struggles

Hi guys! I'm 22 years old and a year ago diagnosed with ADHD. Since then i started taking Concerta and now stable on a 36mg dose. It really helps me during...

Hi guys! I'm 22 years old and a year ago diagnosed with ADHD. Since then i star...

Sennalove

•4 years ago

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At what age did you embrace your ADD/ADHD mentality..."I'd like to say SUPER POWER!"

I have a question...at what age did you become humble and embrace your ADD/ADHD mentality? OR are you still working on it? I was in my 40's when I was able...

I have a question...at what age did you become humble and embrace your ADD/ADHD ...

MrsKlco

•4 years ago

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Experience with Insurance denial of Mydaysis (or other medication) process from denial of prior authorization to 3 level final review?

My insurance company has denied a new prescription for Mydaysis. My provider believes it will help with my Adderall ER tolerance. Ultimately the denial was...

My insurance company has denied a new prescription for Mydaysis. My provider bel...

midwestvol

•4 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for June 2020

senior needs help

One Positive Thing 🙌🏼

Coping With Change

Where to find ADHD Marriage Coaches who "get it" ?

Trying new things

Friendship and ADHD

I want to register for fall college. I have been stressing how I am going to pay for college.

Feeling Depressed ☹️

Causes of sudden forgetfulness?

No handbook, just hands to hold

HELP...I can not talk when my boss is angry with me!

Spouse during pandemic

ADHD Treatments - New here! :)

Nutritionist for weight loss who understands about the additional need fir support for a person with ADD.

How to stop spiraling

I need study and organizational tips

Has anyone been in a Toxic Relationship? How did you handle it? Does ADHD have a factor to be treated this way?

Feeling “blah” in evenings

What’s your WIN?

ADHD - What is it?

Necesito información español

Village idiot

Managing ADHD in adulthood

What’s your favorite ADHD Podcast?

Need realistic expectations

New ADHD - Elvanse and Sertraline: feeling terrible

What to do first?

Evening struggles

At what age did you embrace your ADD/ADHD mentality..."I'd like to say SUPER POWER!"

Experience with Insurance denial of Mydaysis (or other medication) process from denial of prior authorization to 3 level final review?

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Latest poll

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

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