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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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How do you decipher whether or not you have ADHD’s Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

How do you decipher whether or not you have ADHD’s Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) when both diagnoses are...

How do you decipher whether or not you have ADHD’s Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria...

Newbie1970

•4 years ago

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Don’t understand

Does anyone else struggle with emotional regulation? I get so upset about the smallest things sometimes and I don’t know how to control it. I don’t understand...

Does anyone else struggle with emotional regulation? I get so upset about the sm...

Mille_5

•4 years ago

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Spouse of ADD husband seeking support

I’m absolutely desperate to find support and connect with others who live with and care for adults with ADHD/ADD! My husband has ADD and I’m losing my mind!...

I’m absolutely desperate to find support and connect with others who live with a...

Chris_Chris_

•4 years ago

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today i had a really bad day

so, i had one of my best friends come over so we can do fun stuff together, i had a bunch of activities to do. here comes the BUT, my adhd was really bad and i...

so, i had one of my best friends come over so we can do fun stuff together, i ha...

kirmenmir

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Does anyone have any resources for some with hyper Sensitivity

I researched and realized I have either Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria or hyper sensitivity... On top of my ADHD. The door opened to why I feel the way I do...

I researched and realized I have either Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria or hyper...

2manytabsopen

•4 years ago

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Emotional Triggers

Every day I deal with frustrations that make me addicted to anger and rumination that leaves me tired, depressed, and not well. I have to manage my life like...

Every day I deal with frustrations that make me addicted to anger and rumination...

Billy50

•4 years ago

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Difficulty initiating difficult conversations

Like any and all folks, I've had trouble initiating tasks that I know will be difficult. Whilst leaning on coping mechanisms like lists, alarms, prioritization...

Like any and all folks, I've had trouble initiating tasks that I know will be di...

jschoolfailure

•4 years ago

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Where can i pursue education that will help me support the ADHD community?

I'm new here, but I thought it would be a good place to gather ideas. I have ADHD and I recently have decided to pursue a career in advocacy and support for...

I'm new here, but I thought it would be a good place to gather ideas. I have ADH...

aggravatingad7762

•4 years ago

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Having difficulty not getting space/alone time.

Anyone else, need alone time and unable to get with everything going on? The only alone time I get and don’t feel guilty is my 20 min car ride to and from work...

Anyone else, need alone time and unable to get with everything going on? The onl...

Its18

•4 years ago

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Question about 21 yo daughter

Hi there. I’m sure he mom of a 21 yo daughter with long-standing ADD , NVLD and anxiety. Has struggled with social anxiety and poor self esteem from past...

Hi there. I’m sure he mom of a 21 yo daughter with long-standing ADD , NVLD and ...

AmyLeetheNP

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Struggling with effects of pandemic and my years of sobriety

Hi, 60y old diagnosed at 55. No meds as heart condition. Used alcohol to manage, got sober through A.A. 2 years and was doing well till this pandemic threw...

Hi, 60y old diagnosed at 55. No meds as heart condition. Used alcohol to manage,...

Creighton

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Vyvanse trouble?

Hi all! I’m very new to this group but I have some questions. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed 20mg of vyvanse, and it hasn’t been working....

Hi all! I’m very new to this group but I have some questions. I was recently dia...

greyhound214

•4 years ago

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Having a tough time focusing on work during COVID

Hi All, I am having a tough time focusing on work. I'm a social worker (diagnosis with ADHD) and am used to meeting with my colleague and clients in person....

Hi All, I am having a tough time focusing on work. I'm a social worker (diagnos...

David_y

•4 years ago

3 Replies

New here, not new to ADHD. Looking for advice to re-engage and re-focus at work, burnout to the max!

Hello, New here! Excited to find this community to chat among others and learn and support one another. I was diagnosed with ADHD in High School and am...

Hello, New here! Excited to find this community to chat among others and learn ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Do you have Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria?

I've become fascinated with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. It explains a lot. do you relate?...

I've become fascinated with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. It explains a lot....

Hidden

•4 years ago

13 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- Summer and Social Safety

You’re ready to be out more often this summer. We have some tips and ideas to be safe. Read about them in "Summer and Social Safety" at...

You’re ready to be out more often this summer. We have some tips and ideas to be...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 years ago

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Forgetfulness and impulsive thoughts

My forgetfulness is continuing to hurt my wife. I have a list of daily to-dos that is halfway built the night before, and that I look at throughout the day. I...

My forgetfulness is continuing to hurt my wife. I have a list of daily to-dos th...

jschoolfailure

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Saw a tele-psychiatrist for 10 mins and got prescribed Strattera.. Am I diagnosed?

I recently did an appointment with a board certified psychiatrist via telehealth, he had me explain myself for about 2 minutes, asked me some questions about...

I recently did an appointment with a board certified psychiatrist via telehealth...

forks

•4 years ago

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Struggling, and Have Been For Years

Hi, I am 43. I have never posted before,I have always hid personal issues and tried to just go with the flow. I’m married (19 years)and have 3 teenage...

Hi, I am 43. I have never posted before,I have always hid personal issues and tr...

Its18

•4 years ago

13 Replies

ADHD Resources

https://psychcentral.com/adhd/adhd-resources/ Here. Before I forget. 😀

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•4 years ago

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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for July 2020

ADHD is ruining my life :(

How do you decipher whether or not you have ADHD’s Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

Don’t understand

Spouse of ADD husband seeking support

today i had a really bad day

Does anyone have any resources for some with hyper Sensitivity

Emotional Triggers

Difficulty initiating difficult conversations

Where can i pursue education that will help me support the ADHD community?

Having difficulty not getting space/alone time.

Question about 21 yo daughter

Struggling with effects of pandemic and my years of sobriety

Vyvanse trouble?

Having a tough time focusing on work during COVID

New here, not new to ADHD. Looking for advice to re-engage and re-focus at work, burnout to the max!

Do you have Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria?

ADHD Weekly -- Summer and Social Safety

Forgetfulness and impulsive thoughts

Saw a tele-psychiatrist for 10 mins and got prescribed Strattera.. Am I diagnosed?

Struggling, and Have Been For Years

ADHD Resources

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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