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Anger management / emotion regulation

Hi all, I'm looking for advice regarding keeping my emotions in check. The day-to-day issues I have are ceaseless ruminating and flying off the handle about...

Hi all, I'm looking for advice regarding keeping my emotions in check. The day-t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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DOING ALL I CAN TO HELP

Now I have a diagnosis for my 44 year old son, father to 3, and married for 8 years. I want to know all I can about ADHD so I can help my son and his family...

Now I have a diagnosis for my 44 year old son, father to 3, and married for 8 ye...

jeeje

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Understanding ADHD

I am beginning to learn how to find my path.. Today is still going as planned.

I am beginning to learn how to find my path.. Today is still going as planned. ...

Mike1988

•4 years ago

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Newly Diagnosed, just started treatment

Hello there! I’m a gay 26M who just got diagnosed with ADHD. Getting a diagnose was such an incredible relief. I’ve been beating myself up my entire life for...

Hello there! I’m a gay 26M who just got diagnosed with ADHD. Getting a diagnose ...

SassyGiraffe

•4 years ago

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New here

Hi my name is dean and I am new here. I am 38 yo and was diagnosed at age 15. I am married with two kids and have an amazing life. But unfortunately my adhd...

Hi my name is dean and I am new here. I am 38 yo and was diagnosed at age 15. I ...

Dwuellner1981

•4 years ago

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Greetings from Motown

Greetings: I am 72 and enjoy swimming, biking, walking Dexter the Dog.

joefriday14

•4 years ago

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What if medicine is not allowed?

I have taken adderall for over 35 years but had to stop due to an irregular heart beat. Alternatives caused problems and now I am not on any medication....

I have taken adderall for over 35 years but had to stop due to an irregular hear...

joefriday14

•4 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- More Older Adults Receiving A New ADHD Diagnosis

A growing number of older adults are being diagnosed with ADHD, offering an answer for why they may have struggled in relationships or at the workplace. Could...

A growing number of older adults are being diagnosed with ADHD, offering an answ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 years ago

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WHEN NO ONE UNDERSTANDS A SCHEDULE IS MEANT TO BE KEPT

Today did not start off well. I did not get up at my usual time because I was kept up most of the night by my dogs. Fine, whatever. I am a dog mom, I can deal....

Today did not start off well. I did not get up at my usual time because I was ke...

AEppinette

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Needing to Vent

Hi all, I'm new here, and I'm sure this probably isn't the first post like this, so sorry in advance. I'm just in my head this evening, I don't even know...

Hi all, I'm new here, and I'm sure this probably isn't the first post like this,...

tryan0319

•4 years ago

4 Replies

ADHD Adult TRIBE your help is needed!

To all my ADHD tribe, your help is requested! I’m doing a research for a UX boot camp project and it would be very helpful if you could answer this form on...

To all my ADHD tribe, your help is requested! I’m doing a research for a UX boo...

Krismarie

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Hello all, CURIOUS-What are people’s experiences with addiction issues and ADHD?

New to the group but happy to be here. I have had my own struggles with addiction (most notably alcohol) and I am wondering about others. I am in recovery and...

New to the group but happy to be here. I have had my own struggles with addictio...

Silvercreek74

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Great resource for ADHDers + nonADHDers

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/add-adhd/adhd-and-overoptimism-what-you-need-to-know?_ul=1

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disab...

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•4 years ago

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What to do when Adderall XR stops working.

I've been taking Adderall XR for several months now and it doesn't seem to be working any more. Anyone had this problem? What did you do?

I've been taking Adderall XR for several months now and it doesn't seem to be wo...

GuidoSarducci

•4 years ago

7 Replies

The Daily Battle.

The self-defeating cycle of ADD/AHD has got to be the worst of it for me. I know we all have different experiences with it. The daily feeling of just being...

The self-defeating cycle of ADD/AHD has got to be the worst of it for me. I know...

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•4 years ago

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Any advice on dealing with work mistake blues

Today’s a rough one: started with making multiple small mistakes at work. How do I keep my morale up when I make such stupid mistakes. I feel so frustrated...

Today’s a rough one: started with making multiple small mistakes at work. How do...

SeaOwl

•4 years ago

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toxic people

how do i get rid of the habit of getting into relationships (friendships) with toxic and selfish people?

how do i get rid of the habit of getting into relationships (friendships) with t...

kirmenmir

•4 years ago

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How do I balance family, work, me, and my adult ADHD?

Wade here and I am a 31 yo male car salesman from TX. I have a wife, stay at home mom nuerotypical with anxiety/depression, married for almost 10 years,...

Wade here and I am a 31 yo male car salesman from TX. I have a wife, stay at hom...

noles88

•4 years ago

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For those of us who have felt 'different'

This animation has been around since 2009, but it's worth reintroducing to the community. Most of us have felt this way on some level......

This animation has been around since 2009, but it's worth reintroducing to the c...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Seek therapists for ADHD + video game addiction

I am living in the bay area. Can anyone recommend therapists who can help with my ADHD and video game addiction? I am going to college this fall. I need a...

I am living in the bay area. Can anyone recommend therapists who can help with m...

ordi

•4 years ago

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New here - Loving the community - and a question: Should I tell my boss/manager I have ADHD and what are the possible impacts?

Hi everyone, I'm new here - I came through the CHADD website after being referred to it by my psychologist. I read through some of the recent posts and I just...

Hi everyone, I'm new here - I came through the CHADD website after being referre...

SciFiGuy

•4 years ago

7 Replies

ADHD Symptoms

What symptoms of ADHD do you struggle with the most?

natashaj1210

•4 years ago

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ADHD Hyperfocusing can be of great help, but can also cause some major issues in our lives

This is due to multiple factors including being unaware of how long we're hyperfocusing for, and neglecting other important factors. I've made a video on ADHD...

This is due to multiple factors including being unaware of how long we're hyperf...

Eclecticentric77

•4 years ago

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Distraction

Sometimes, I am lost in my world. Confused and restless.

Mike1988

•4 years ago

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Will I ever be like a normal person?

It's been a hell of a time for me.. I have often question my thoughts, interests, feelings and thoughts.. I knew my behaviour wasn't normal.. Always...

It's been a hell of a time for me.. I have often question my thoughts, interests...

Mike1988

•4 years ago

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Listened to Tones and I’s song “Bad child” and it hit hard

Heard this after parking the car and had to sit and re listen to it 3x before getting out. I was the scapegoat for my narcissistic mom and had undiagnosed adhd...

Heard this after parking the car and had to sit and re listen to it 3x before ge...

SeaOwl

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Late in Life

Hi; Are there any other members say around ages 50 to 70 who spent their entire life untreated for whatever reason; failing at almost every aspect of life,...

Hi; Are there any other members say around ages 50 to 70 who spent their entire ...

Chillyla

•4 years ago

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Super proud of the community...

When I first started with the community, I did not get a resounding overflow of support and enthusiasm ( Sorry but that is what I expected). I was super...

When I first started with the community, I did not get a resounding overflow of ...

MrsKlco

•4 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for August 2020

Anger management / emotion regulation

DOING ALL I CAN TO HELP

Understanding ADHD

Newly Diagnosed, just started treatment

New here

Greetings from Motown

What if medicine is not allowed?

ADHD Weekly -- More Older Adults Receiving A New ADHD Diagnosis

WHEN NO ONE UNDERSTANDS A SCHEDULE IS MEANT TO BE KEPT

Needing to Vent

ADHD Adult TRIBE your help is needed!

Hello all, CURIOUS-What are people’s experiences with addiction issues and ADHD?

Great resource for ADHDers + nonADHDers

What to do when Adderall XR stops working.

The Daily Battle.

Any advice on dealing with work mistake blues

toxic people

How do I balance family, work, me, and my adult ADHD?

For those of us who have felt 'different'

Seek therapists for ADHD + video game addiction

New here - Loving the community - and a question: Should I tell my boss/manager I have ADHD and what are the possible impacts?

ADHD Symptoms

ADHD Hyperfocusing can be of great help, but can also cause some major issues in our lives

Distraction

Will I ever be like a normal person?

Listened to Tones and I’s song “Bad child” and it hit hard

Late in Life

Super proud of the community...

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Archive