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Struggling ADHD student

Hello everyone. I've been trying to finish my undergrad degree for a long time and even though I was under treatment during my early 20's I still managed to do...

Hello everyone. I've been trying to finish my undergrad degree for a long time a...

ResilientSloth

•4 years ago

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What's your ADHD superpower?

Hi all, What aspects of your personality or behaviors do you notice about yourself or a loved one that you attribute to ADHD give you or that person a...

Hi all, What aspects of your personality or behaviors do you notice about yourse...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Anybody notice different effects with different generics?

When I was on Ritalin I noticed it sharply. Night and day between labs/manufacturers. With Adderall, I feel the differences are a bit more subtle, yet...

When I was on Ritalin I noticed it sharply. Night and day between labs/manufactu...

jonghee

•4 years ago

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New here! and undiagnosed...

Hi all, newbie here! First and foremost: I am undiagnosed. I am pursuing an ADHD diagnosis after thinking I had hypothyroidism (the panel came back...

Hi all, newbie here! First and foremost: I am undiagnosed. I am pursuing an ADHD...

fillycheesesteak

•4 years ago

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New ADHD diagnosis

Hi I’ve been newly diagnosed (kinda, I told my doctor that I thought I had adhd and he did a test then prescribed me Ritalin) so ive been taking it for almost...

Hi I’ve been newly diagnosed (kinda, I told my doctor that I thought I had adhd ...

Prettypinkfrog

•4 years ago

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Anybody here ever try genetic testing?

How was it? Did you find it useful/see an improvement? I'm searching for a new psych. I'm at the point where I'm not taking provider inadequacies and...

How was it? Did you find it useful/see an improvement? I'm searching for a new p...

jonghee

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Happy Newcomer!

Can I just say how happy I am to find this community. I have been living a abroad for near three years now and without any form of mental health support since...

Can I just say how happy I am to find this community. I have been living a abroa...

TreesnMe

•4 years ago

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How to navigate a new doctor refusing medication?

Hey, I am new here, but I have been diagnosed with ADHD for 22 years and managing it very well with medication and other therapies. Recently, my doctor of 10...

Hey, I am new here, but I have been diagnosed with ADHD for 22 years and managin...

Zeus734

•4 years ago

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I need to ask to be screened for adult ADHD. How do I prepare for that conversation with my PCP?

When I go to my next checkup I plan to tell my PCP that I think I need to be screened for adult ADHD. I don't know how to prepare for it though. I hate the...

When I go to my next checkup I plan to tell my PCP that I think I need to be scr...

CoffeeintheAM

•4 years ago

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Brillia

Just read about Brillia from an add in ADDitude Magazine. Have any of you tried it? The adult formula is new. Do any of you have a child who has used it? Would...

Just read about Brillia from an add in ADDitude Magazine. Have any of you tried ...

lost2bfound

•4 years ago

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Appetite loss

I am not able to manage my appetite My age is 31 and height is 5.10 feet weight 65kg I think I am underweight and after medication I loss 2kg more and this...

I am not able to manage my appetite My age is 31 and height is 5.10 feet weigh...

Vikram619

•4 years ago

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Unmotivated even with my Vyvanse which used to help

I am 61 years old and have absolutely no desire to get moving to do anything. Once I get ready and get started doing housework or get out of the house, I am...

I am 61 years old and have absolutely no desire to get moving to do anything. O...

Kai2019

•4 years ago

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Concerta xl

Hi there, I've been diagnosed with ADHD for about 22 years now. I tried taking a break from taking them because i was on annual leave from work and whenever...

Hi there, I've been diagnosed with ADHD for about 22 years now. I tried taking a...

Nathan12345

•4 years ago

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Anybody in New Orleans?? Please join our NOLA CHADD meeting on Zoom tomorrow!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/331209331393566/

ya_ya

•4 years ago

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Meds

I have tried all kinds of meds and nothing helps, I take cymbalta for anxiety can’t get anything to help with ADD

I have tried all kinds of meds and nothing helps, I take cymbalta for anxiety ca...

Kjc24

•4 years ago

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How do I provide a worthwhile life for myself and 4 year old when I can't organize or function?

I am a single mom of a 4 year old and I have ADD and depression. How do I organize enough to care for myself and my son? How do I maintain a quality of life...

I am a single mom of a 4 year old and I have ADD and depression. How do I orga...

Discoshorty

•4 years ago

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Meds dosage problems facing

My psychiatrist gave me Inspiral 20mg in starting it was good in beginning but later there side effects were very bad it took me long time to adjust with this...

My psychiatrist gave me Inspiral 20mg in starting it was good in beginning but l...

Vikram619

•4 years ago

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Organizing difficulties even after making a plan !!

I tried to schedule my routine , but the perfectionism inside my brain for trivial things making it impossible. I’ll site an example, I need to sleep for 8 hrs...

I tried to schedule my routine , but the perfectionism inside my brain for trivi...

Boogeyman

•4 years ago

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29, adult with adhd, life is a mess

hi, in July 2020 i got official diagnoses that i have adhd-c which i had since childhood but my parents regarded it as extra active kid who needs an extra...

hi, in July 2020 i got official diagnoses that i have adhd-c which i had since c...

ShamTheBrains

•4 years ago

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👉🏻 ADHD Coaching WORKS!! 👈🏻

“Would getting coaching really be that effective? “ “I already take medication, but I’m still having problems with executive function skills. Will coaching be...

“Would getting coaching really be that effective? “ “I already take medication, ...

iWasSunshine

•4 years ago

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New member

Hello, I’m new to this community. I’ve had ADHD for most of my life and have experienced very harsh treatment from those in Mississippi and have tried...

Hello, I’m new to this community. I’ve had ADHD for most of my life and have ex...

Famousmilitia1

•4 years ago

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The medical community is failing those with ADHD

This video was difficult for me to watch as I see my own struggle in her current situation. "How ADHD Treatment Is Not ADHD Friendly" -...

This video was difficult for me to watch as I see my own struggle in her current...

Bynddrvn

•4 years ago

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Coaching?

I'm new here. This is my first post! My bio has my story. :) I started medication and want to begin improving my day-to-day now that my brain isn't literally...

I'm new here. This is my first post! My bio has my story. :) I started medicatio...

december_daisy

•4 years ago

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being happy on your own

honestly i’m an attention hoe, i instantly feel happy when anyone gives me attention, i know it’s not good and i find it really hard to be happy on my own....

honestly i’m an attention hoe, i instantly feel happy when anyone gives me atten...

kirmenmir

•4 years ago

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Longing for therapy

I so badly need therapy to help me narrow down goals and have accountability. My mind is all over. I take meds but it isn’t enough. I am currently home with...

I so badly need therapy to help me narrow down goals and have accountability. M...

Jengirlmama

•4 years ago

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Trouble understanding what's the best med dose for me

Hi everyone, I'm new here but I'm in no condition to write a proper introduction right now... I was diagnosed with ADHD in July (33F) and got a prescription...

Hi everyone, I'm new here but I'm in no condition to write a proper introduction...

alsomee

•4 years ago

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Referral for a knowledgeable psychiatrist in the NYC/NJ area.

Does anybody live in the NJ/NYC area that can provide a referral for a knowledgeable ADHD doctor? I do have very mild bipolar, but doctors always overfocus on...

Does anybody live in the NJ/NYC area that can provide a referral for a knowledge...

jonghee

•4 years ago

1 Reply

From NJ looking for a doctor who actually knows ADHD besides what the medication is. Most doctors suck.

Hi everyone. Just introducing myself. I want to share my experience and frustrations with the psych community and how ADHD gets so overlooked and undertreated....

Hi everyone. Just introducing myself. I want to share my experience and frustrat...

jonghee

•4 years ago

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Relationship struggle with neurotypical wife.

I don't know where to start. I love my wife so much and don't want to lose her. We've been together for almost 12 years married for 9 and have 4 kids. I don't...

I don't know where to start. I love my wife so much and don't want to lose her. ...

noles88

•4 years ago

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Is medication necessary?

I am a 27 year old Cis-Bi-female from India. I was recently diagnosed with ADD. I am still in the process of understanding it completely. While it's a huge...

I am a 27 year old Cis-Bi-female from India. I was recently diagnosed with ADD. ...

ShrutifromIndia

•4 years ago

9 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for August 2020

Struggling ADHD student

What's your ADHD superpower?

Anybody notice different effects with different generics?

New here! and undiagnosed...

New ADHD diagnosis

Anybody here ever try genetic testing?

Happy Newcomer!

How to navigate a new doctor refusing medication?

I need to ask to be screened for adult ADHD. How do I prepare for that conversation with my PCP?

Brillia

Appetite loss

Unmotivated even with my Vyvanse which used to help

Concerta xl

Anybody in New Orleans?? Please join our NOLA CHADD meeting on Zoom tomorrow!!!

Meds

How do I provide a worthwhile life for myself and 4 year old when I can't organize or function?

Meds dosage problems facing

Organizing difficulties even after making a plan !!

29, adult with adhd, life is a mess

👉🏻 ADHD Coaching WORKS!! 👈🏻

New member

The medical community is failing those with ADHD

Coaching?

being happy on your own

Longing for therapy

Trouble understanding what's the best med dose for me

Referral for a knowledgeable psychiatrist in the NYC/NJ area.

From NJ looking for a doctor who actually knows ADHD besides what the medication is. Most doctors suck.

Relationship struggle with neurotypical wife.

Is medication necessary?

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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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