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ADHD and Anger

Hello, This is my first time posting. I'm a European where ADHD awareness is severely lacking and so are the resources for coping. I've been doing a lot of...

Hello, This is my first time posting. I'm a European where ADHD awareness is se...

Phoenix_Bird

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Where to find professional help

Hello! I have been looking for a psychologist for some time already but I have no idea where to search since 1) I live in Moscow, Russia so it is not as well...

Hello! I have been looking for a psychologist for some time already but I have n...

Bina_

•4 years ago

7 Replies

26F Late diagnosis: any advice appreciated

I spent my whole life trying to be neuro-typical when in all reality I had undiagnosed adhd the whole time. I had no idea I had it until my partner asked me if...

I spent my whole life trying to be neuro-typical when in all reality I had undia...

SeaOwl

•4 years ago

25 Replies

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Overcoming Blame

Does anyone relate or have workarounds to overcoming being or feeling constantly blames? I know for me I feel like I enabled it. So as long as I can remember I...

Does anyone relate or have workarounds to overcoming being or feeling constantly...

Its18

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Adult ADD Inattentive/Borderline Personality Disorder

Trying to make best choices and advocate for myself. Within last 6 months my psychiatrist had decided due to my emotional intensity and having some life...

Trying to make best choices and advocate for myself. Within last 6 months my psy...

rkay48

•4 years ago

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Why don't you grow up? NO!!

SO...I had a great day at work and was full of energy. When I returned home, I got to work on cleaning and moving around the living room. Half way done and the...

SO...I had a great day at work and was full of energy. When I returned home, I g...

MrsKlco

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Does anyone have problems with decision making .

Also is anyone finding anxiety makes their adhd symptoms worse

Crystalsphinx

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Trying to be a better human!

I'm 31 life long ADHD only diagnosed about a year ago. By the grace of God I have been able to go to work still during COVID. I pray for those stuck at home I...

I'm 31 life long ADHD only diagnosed about a year ago. By the grace of God I hav...

noles88

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Difficult making decisions, “boring”, and not “adventurous”

Does anyone else have issue with difficulty making decisions which leads to being boring and not adventurous? I think for me it’s a combination of things. For...

Does anyone else have issue with difficulty making decisions which leads to bein...

Its18

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Why can't I be heard?

So my wife is super awesome and I love her. She's who convinced me to seek my diagnosis and it's changed my life. I was diagnosed at 30 about a year ago. I...

So my wife is super awesome and I love her. She's who convinced me to seek my di...

noles88

•4 years ago

15 Replies

No insurance for a diagnosis or meds

I have been pretty sure I have adult ADHD for at least 6 months now, but lost my job and have no insurance to cover getting diagnosed or any medication or...

I have been pretty sure I have adult ADHD for at least 6 months now, but lost my...

Yellowotter

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Realizations

Tonight I recognized the first sign of ADHD in someone other than my partner, who presents it so obviously. I've had a long time struggle caring for my dad....

Tonight I recognized the first sign of ADHD in someone other than my partner, wh...

thestruggletoheal

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Signs of Medication Dosage Too Low

What signs are the big signs in your opinion? Of dosage too low? I am nervous to ask my psychiatrist to go above my current dose (20 mg adderall IR 2x daily)...

What signs are the big signs in your opinion? Of dosage too low? I am nervous to...

okkal

•4 years ago

2 Replies

talking to teen with newly diagnosed ADHD

Hello; any advice on how to get teen son to take a recent ADHD diagnosis seriously? He is taking med now and has helped but he will not bring himself to...

Hello; any advice on how to get teen son to take a recent ADHD diagnosis serious...

Frankman

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Here she goes ...

Hello everyone -- here we go, lots of new members & by the way thx to replies!!! been doing lost of self research on essence brain woman here with ADHD. -- FYI...

Hello everyone -- here we go, lots of new members & by the way thx to replies!!!...

Catjoy

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Advice? Positive affirmations? Support? for an adult newly coming to terms with having ADHD

I'm feeling a little - a lot - overwhelmed right now. Actually sitting here crying just working towards forcing myself to get an appointment to get an official...

I'm feeling a little - a lot - overwhelmed right now. Actually sitting here cryi...

thestruggletoheal

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Any Farmers, family or spouses of farmers, out there with ADD/ADHD?

I am asking for support, just a shoulder to lean on. My hubby is a fourth generation farmer and my boys are spitting image's at 10 and 8y/o. And, no they do...

I am asking for support, just a shoulder to lean on. My hubby is a fourth gener...

MrsKlco

•4 years ago

7 Replies

ADHD Irritability/Emotional Outbursts: What are the causes, and what can we do about it?

There are multiple underlying factors, and lots of remedies/regimens we can do in order to help greatly diminish these issues. I made a video that delves into...

There are multiple underlying factors, and lots of remedies/regimens we can do i...

Eclecticentric77

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Nicotine

I think nicotine helped me a lot. If i consider taking it again will it be a sin? Note that: Every doctor told me that decision of quitting cigarette was...

I think nicotine helped me a lot. If i consider taking it again will it be a si...

Askin_guy

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Impulsivity is my main issue. Any advice?

My impulsivity affects my relationship with people... I tend to blurt things out sometimes that sound mean, but I don't do it on purpose. It mainly happens...

My impulsivity affects my relationship with people... I tend to blurt things out...

Frenchy98

•4 years ago

8 Replies

What next?

I am new and just binge read a book called Women with Attention Deficit Disorder by Sari Solden. Unbelievable! I felt like she was writing about me. This is...

I am new and just binge read a book called Women with Attention Deficit Disorder...

Imoverthis2020

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Are you a great traveling companion? Apparently I am not :(

My wife and kids and I just returned from an 8 day trip to the beach. On the car ride home my wife decided to fill me in on how well the trip went. As she...

My wife and kids and I just returned from an 8 day trip to the beach. On the car...

Hidden

•4 years ago

4 Replies

ADHD and university courses online only

Hello, I'm relatively new here. I was diagnosed with ADHD in Feb. I'm a fourth-year undergrad student and I had been doing quite well with classes and grades...

Hello, I'm relatively new here. I was diagnosed with ADHD in Feb. I'm a fourth-y...

Jonathan_Michael

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Sustained attention vs. distractions whilst relaxing

Every time things seem to be getting better with my wife and, I do something small, but stupid and inconsiderate that removes all the good work I've done....

Every time things seem to be getting better with my wife and, I do something sma...

jschoolfailure

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Does anyone have advice for getting an undiagnosed resistant ADHD partner tested and treated? All advice welcome!

Last year my husband and I were seeing a marital therapist. During one of the sessions, the therapist suggested that my husband might have ADHD. For me, this...

Last year my husband and I were seeing a marital therapist. During one of the se...

iWife

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Omega3 fatty acid problem

I have add. I tend to lower my blood pressure. This is why i have problems with omega3 fatty acid. It lowers my blood pressure. Reduced blood pressure put me...

I have add. I tend to lower my blood pressure. This is why i have problems with ...

Askin_guy

•4 years ago

2 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- Emotions Feel Like Too Much? It Could Be a Symptom of ADHD

Intense emotional highs and lows could be related to adult ADHD symptoms. Read what we know in "Emotions Feel Like Too Much? It Could Be a Symptom of ADHD" at...

Intense emotional highs and lows could be related to adult ADHD symptoms. Read w...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Creating New Habits to Manage ADHD

The quick societal shift due to the pandemic left many people feeling adrift. Now things are settling into new patterns, with new ways of managing ADHD...

The quick societal shift due to the pandemic left many people feeling adrift. No...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 years ago

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how to deal with a parent who doesn’t believe you

so i just have my mom and she refuses to listen to me when i TRY to explain my symptoms, she says “you don’t have anything just rest harder” or “who are you...

so i just have my mom and she refuses to listen to me when i TRY to explain my s...

kirmenmir

•4 years ago

6 Replies

ADHD is ruining my life :(

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 5. I also had a lot of impulse activity. Like hurting people and Not realizing I was going to hurt them until they were...

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 5. I also had a lot of impulse activity. Li...

PeanutRN

•4 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for July 2020

ADHD and Anger

Where to find professional help

26F Late diagnosis: any advice appreciated

Overcoming Blame

Adult ADD Inattentive/Borderline Personality Disorder

Why don't you grow up? NO!!

Does anyone have problems with decision making .

Trying to be a better human!

Difficult making decisions, “boring”, and not “adventurous”

Why can't I be heard?

No insurance for a diagnosis or meds

Realizations

Signs of Medication Dosage Too Low

talking to teen with newly diagnosed ADHD

Here she goes ...

Advice? Positive affirmations? Support? for an adult newly coming to terms with having ADHD

Any Farmers, family or spouses of farmers, out there with ADD/ADHD?

ADHD Irritability/Emotional Outbursts: What are the causes, and what can we do about it?

Nicotine

Impulsivity is my main issue. Any advice?

What next?

Are you a great traveling companion? Apparently I am not :(

ADHD and university courses online only

Sustained attention vs. distractions whilst relaxing

Does anyone have advice for getting an undiagnosed resistant ADHD partner tested and treated? All advice welcome!

Omega3 fatty acid problem

ADHD Weekly -- Emotions Feel Like Too Much? It Could Be a Symptom of ADHD

ADHD Weekly -- Creating New Habits to Manage ADHD

how to deal with a parent who doesn’t believe you

ADHD is ruining my life :(

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

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