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ADHD meds - Slight burning sensation when peeing side effect

Hi all! But of a personal question but hopefully taken seriously - when I started taking my meds I experienced a side effect of a slight sensation when peeing....

Hi all! But of a personal question but hopefully taken seriously - when I starte...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Looking for changes I can implement right now to manage ADHD (not on meds yet)

Hi everyone! I'm new here, and I'm in the process of getting an official diagnosis of ADHD. After reading up on ADHD, talking to my doctor, and comparing...

Hi everyone! I'm new here, and I'm in the process of getting an official diagnos...

Portia_pine

•4 years ago

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Getting through it together!

Good evening everyone! Just a reminder to enjoy the little things in life. I went fishing this morning and didn’t catch anything but saw so many beautiful bat...

Good evening everyone! Just a reminder to enjoy the little things in life. I we...

michael682

•4 years ago

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Is there anyone here who is in nursing school, or is a nurse living with ADHD?

I would like to hear about your experience being in school or working in healthcare and coping with the daily challenges of ADHD. What's been your experience...

I would like to hear about your experience being in school or working in healthc...

Sunshine1992

•4 years ago

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Is anyone in an abusive marriage and know that your marriage expired a long time ago?

Since July I was put on medication called Adderal for ADHD and honestly it has been helping me focus because I've always had major inattentiveness, lack of...

Since July I was put on medication called Adderal for ADHD and honestly it has b...

Sunshine1992

•4 years ago

14 Replies

ADD + physical condition: any experiences/tips for managing life with a health condition+ADD/MDD/GAD symptoms?

❕Trigger warning: topics like suicide and cancer, so if you find these posing a threat to your current wellbeing, please click away! Hey everyone, I'm new...

❕Trigger warning: topics like suicide and cancer, so if you find these posing a ...

distressedOctopus

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Issues with Communication

My wife and I both have ADHD - probably not the best combo, especially considering all the other co-morbid additions. We have multiple issues that are really...

My wife and I both have ADHD - probably not the best combo, especially consideri...

Muddpuddle

•4 years ago

4 Replies

What do I do with my new provider taking the medication that saved my life? plus him treating me as if I were worthless..

I dont know what to do.. I had to switch to another provider for my psyche care. I was on Methylphenidate 30mg twice daily. The new provider states adult ADHD...

I dont know what to do.. I had to switch to another provider for my psyche care....

Kaai

•4 years ago

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Strange question: Does Concerta make you burp a lot?

I'm taking Concerta and I realize that when I take it I burp more than when I wasn't taking it. Has anyone experience this, or am I being weird?

I'm taking Concerta and I realize that when I take it I burp more than when I wa...

LNews

•4 years ago

1 Reply

PMS and ADHD, GAD, MDD

I'm recently diagnosed ADHD and struggle with anxiety and depression. When I PMS my symptoms are unmanageable. Looking for advice, tips and strategies in...

I'm recently diagnosed ADHD and struggle with anxiety and depression. When I PMS...

GreenWitch91

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Types of ADD/ADHD

Has anyone researched or has gone through the process of identifying what type of ADD/ADHD they have? What was the process like?

Has anyone researched or has gone through the process of identifying what type o...

LNews

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Atomoxetine as medication choice

Because of a heart condition, I can not take stimulants. From the reading, I've done Atomoxetine seems to be a good alternative. Has anyone else had success...

Because of a heart condition, I can not take stimulants. From the reading, I've...

sweiland2325

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Long-term Goals and Meaning in Life

Hey all. This is an idea I've wrestled with for a while now: How do you become the person you want to be if your symptoms are preventing you from doing just...

Hey all. This is an idea I've wrestled with for a while now: How do you become t...

inbetween

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Volunteers Needed for Accessibility Project (Remote)

Hello, I am a junior designer currently working on a project that aims in creating a more user-friendly and accessible method/guide to guide digital content...

Hello, I am a junior designer currently working on a project that aims in crea...

afmon

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Is anyone trying to focus without Medication?

Is anyone trying to focus without Medication? I am 19 years old what do you recommend for more focus I have tried diet and exercise but I can't keep up...

Is anyone trying to focus without Medication? I am 19 years old what do you rec...

Cherryredzap

•4 years ago

10 Replies

ADHD-Struggling to Manage Remote Classes and Career: help me, help you, help us, encourage and hold each other accountable.We will overcome.

I am a 22 year old with ADHD (professional diagnoses: 4 yrs ago, managed with continuing prescription medications; unprofessional diagnoses: 18 yrs ago)...

I am a 22 year old with ADHD (professional diagnoses: 4 yrs ago, managed with co...

cloudedmindxx

•4 years ago

9 Replies

How long should I try a new medication?

Hello. I just started Concerta two weeks ago. 1st week 18mg absolutely no response, 2nd Week 27mg and only experiencing headache and tiredness about 6 hours...

Hello. I just started Concerta two weeks ago. 1st week 18mg absolutely no respon...

gettingitdone

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Adhd treatment advices

Hey everyone. I'm looking for advices on coping with adhd other than medications. Like what was helpful for your experience coping with it and what was not. I...

Hey everyone. I'm looking for advices on coping with adhd other than medications...

ata95

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Concerta and adhd medications

I hope this message finds you well. I am using concerta for 3 days. And it almost did nothing. Don't feel any difference. İs it normal ? Using 18mg a day. I...

I hope this message finds you well. I am using concerta for 3 days. And it almos...

ata95

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Loving Relationship

I am 65 years old windowed and have being dating a woman with ADHD. I have falling in love with her. I have been doing alot of research regarding relationships...

I am 65 years old windowed and have being dating a woman with ADHD. I have falli...

marryme2021

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Alternative Treatments

Besides medication, has anyone found a good treatment for ADHD? Supplements? Specific exercises? I have many symptoms, and really want to avoid a...

Besides medication, has anyone found a good treatment for ADHD? Supplements? Spe...

Sofiesue

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Relationship issues due to ADHD

I am really struggling in my relationship. I have adult ADHD, am “lazy” “unmotivated” and very impulsive with the things I say. Does/Did anyone else have...

I am really struggling in my relationship. I have adult ADHD, am “lazy” “unmotiv...

Sofiesue

•4 years ago

19 Replies

New diagnosis: how to advocate for meds and other questions

Hey I am new here and to my diagnosis . Just got it a few months ago. I am now on the processes of trying to get the med that works for me with a doctor who is...

Hey I am new here and to my diagnosis . Just got it a few months ago. I am now o...

composttea

•4 years ago

3 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- Safely Home for the Holidays

Celebrating the holidays will be different for most families this year. Experts suggest making a plan and focusing on the traditions that make this time of...

Celebrating the holidays will be different for most families this year. Experts ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 years ago

1 Reply

Does your hyperfocus have moods?

If you’re really excited about something and fall into a hyperfocus over it, is it a very excited looking hyperfocus? If you are overly excited can it almost...

If you’re really excited about something and fall into a hyperfocus over it, is ...

IgnoranceWasNotBliss

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Looking for suggestions to deal with loss of appetite

So I'm now on my third month of Vyvanse and I just started an increased dose for the first time. The past two months I already noticed a drastic change in my...

So I'm now on my third month of Vyvanse and I just started an increased dose for...

Voidfish

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Methylphenidate and My Jaw!

Anyone else suffer with TMJ - jaw clenching, grinding teeth in sleep and associated symptoms, with taking Methylphenidate for ADHD?

Anyone else suffer with TMJ - jaw clenching, grinding teeth in sleep and associa...

Mini-S8

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Deodorant Issue

Has anyone else had issues with deodorant? Where your armpits feel sticky later on in the day after you have put on your deodorant.

Has anyone else had issues with deodorant? Where your armpits feel sticky later ...

Chicograd2015

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Does ADD stigma keep you from telling others?

For 15 years, I strongly suspected I had ADD and didn’t think twice about mentioning it casually to others when something made me think of it. Ironically, now...

For 15 years, I strongly suspected I had ADD and didn’t think twice about mentio...

ChaiLover21

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Is this normal?

In order to write a paper, to stay focused I have to play music with words, everyone else finds this distracting, but it helps! In order to just plain listen...

In order to write a paper, to stay focused I have to play music with words, ever...

AliceJansing

•4 years ago

5 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for November 2020

ADHD meds - Slight burning sensation when peeing side effect

Looking for changes I can implement right now to manage ADHD (not on meds yet)

Getting through it together!

Is there anyone here who is in nursing school, or is a nurse living with ADHD?

Is anyone in an abusive marriage and know that your marriage expired a long time ago?

ADD + physical condition: any experiences/tips for managing life with a health condition+ADD/MDD/GAD symptoms?

Issues with Communication

What do I do with my new provider taking the medication that saved my life? plus him treating me as if I were worthless..

Strange question: Does Concerta make you burp a lot?

PMS and ADHD, GAD, MDD

Types of ADD/ADHD

Atomoxetine as medication choice

Long-term Goals and Meaning in Life

Volunteers Needed for Accessibility Project (Remote)

Is anyone trying to focus without Medication?

ADHD-Struggling to Manage Remote Classes and Career: help me, help you, help us, encourage and hold each other accountable.We will overcome.

How long should I try a new medication?

Adhd treatment advices

Concerta and adhd medications

Loving Relationship

Alternative Treatments

Relationship issues due to ADHD

New diagnosis: how to advocate for meds and other questions

ADHD Weekly -- Safely Home for the Holidays

Does your hyperfocus have moods?

Looking for suggestions to deal with loss of appetite

Methylphenidate and My Jaw!

Deodorant Issue

Does ADD stigma keep you from telling others?

Is this normal?

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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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