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Has anyone else been labelled as attention seeking or people saying “it seems like your trying to impress somebody”?

I've noticed that a lot of people seem to think I'm trying to impress them because of my adhd behaviour. When I'm actually really not, I'm just trying to...

I've noticed that a lot of people seem to think I'm trying to impress them becau...

rywoo

•4 years ago

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Get ready for the week

Let’s start the week off on a positive note with a game plan. Set a schedule to keep our mind focused. Set boundaries. Let’s be positive.

Let’s start the week off on a positive note with a game plan. Set a schedule to ...

JW621

•4 years ago

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Need of stimulants

Has anyone dealt with addiction?

JW621

•4 years ago

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Natural ADHD Supplements?

I recently stopped taking Adderall XR 10mg which had worked well but made me more irritable. Are there any good supplements one can take to help with ADHD?

I recently stopped taking Adderall XR 10mg which had worked well but made me mor...

jhawkin1

•4 years ago

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Anyone have any experience with taking Pristiq for ADHD/Depression or Anxiety?

I have been taking 50 mg 1X day for almost 3 weeks and it does not let me sleep! I have just now been ok'd to try it during the day over the weekend to what I...

I have been taking 50 mg 1X day for almost 3 weeks and it does not let me sleep!...

Wanderwoman76

•4 years ago

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Emotions are every where. That uneasy feeling makes me crazy

I know the tools. How do I stop this uneasy feelings. Makes me think and feel everything. Is the vyvanse like a form of recreation drug for me, it stimulates...

I know the tools. How do I stop this uneasy feelings. Makes me think and feel ev...

JW621

•4 years ago

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I’m out of it.

Someone message me. I’m feeling lonely.

JW621

•4 years ago

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Could I Have ADD/ADHD?

Hello! My name is Natasha (21 yrs), I’m undiagnosed and new to this website. I can’t help but find similarities between myself and the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. I...

Hello! My name is Natasha (21 yrs), I’m undiagnosed and new to this website. I c...

NatashaB2187

•4 years ago

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Take a second to breath

When you’re about to get to that boiling point. Get up stretch. Take a long ten second breathing without think about anything. Pull on your ear lopes. Self...

When you’re about to get to that boiling point. Get up stretch. Take a long ten ...

JW621

•4 years ago

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Skin problems while on Med?

I've been taking Concerta for about a few months. I've been noticing my skin becoming extremely itchy especially at night, and my face is beginning to get...

I've been taking Concerta for about a few months. I've been noticing my skin bec...

LNews

•4 years ago

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How common is this toxic coping mechanism?

Hello, this is my first forum post. Hopefully there will be more cheerful ones to follow. I am 24yr old female and was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 19. I...

Hello, this is my first forum post. Hopefully there will be more cheerful ones t...

petlover16

•4 years ago

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Hi Everyone , why do I feel so isolated during “isolation”, drifting away from the outside world and what I can do about it ?

I am 36 years old married with kids. I have been diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago and take 60mg Elvanse. My wife has tested positive cv19 last eel and it...

I am 36 years old married with kids. I have been diagnosed with ADHD a few years...

Boingel1234

•4 years ago

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Stimulant/Adderall crash

I have been on Adderall XR for 3 months and things have gone well, but I have noticed a recurring theme. About once a week I will suddenly be mentally...

I have been on Adderall XR for 3 months and things have gone well, but I have no...

fanglorious

•4 years ago

6 Replies

New Here: Frustrated - - Undiagnosed

Hello friends! I am reaching out to this community as I have been struggling a lot. Throughout my whole life, I have experienced ADD/ADHD symptoms. I have...

Hello friends! I am reaching out to this community as I have been struggling a l...

MindThoughts

•4 years ago

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Birth Control + Adderall?

I have just recently started taking adderall daily, and I am wondering if people who take low-dose (low hormone) birth control have had any interactions with...

I have just recently started taking adderall daily, and I am wondering if people...

olivias1

•4 years ago

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Non stimulant recommendations

What non stimulant ADHD medication do you recommend? I’m getting started in a few weeks. I would prefer staying away from stimulants, they may interfere with...

What non stimulant ADHD medication do you recommend? I’m getting started in a fe...

Puertorikan

•4 years ago

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Seattle Psychiatrist Recommendation Request

I was diagnosed a year and a half ago and have tried a ton of different meds but haven't found a great solution. I'm hoping to find a psychiatrist specializing...

I was diagnosed a year and a half ago and have tried a ton of different meds but...

F_RN_Dx_at_39

•4 years ago

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When i Leave bed

What would be the biological reason low energy or tired when i leave bed?

Askin_guy

•4 years ago

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Daily Adderall?

I have tried a lot of things (zoloft, wellbutrin, exercise daily, meditation, therapy, etc) but nothing seems to help my main issues of impulse control and...

I have tried a lot of things (zoloft, wellbutrin, exercise daily, meditation, th...

olivias1

•4 years ago

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ADHD Medication

Suggestions for ADHD medicine please. I used to take Concerta... but haven't in a while. I totally need to get back on something though...

Suggestions for ADHD medicine please. I used to take Concerta... but haven't in...

distracted1

•4 years ago

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How do I recognize if/when my meds are effective?

Howdy all, new to ADHD / this group and this is my first post in any sort of ADD community. Summary of my current state and the journey to get here: Typical...

Howdy all, new to ADHD / this group and this is my first post in any sort of ADD...

SpaceyCadet

•4 years ago

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Cannabis for ADHD?

I don't have a definitive diagnosis for ADHD (I do for autism), but my therapist thinks I have it, and after filling out a questionnaire for my psychiatrist...

I don't have a definitive diagnosis for ADHD (I do for autism), but my therapist...

wiggity_whack

•4 years ago

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Any experience with UPenn's Adult ADHD program or psychiatrists / therapists in Philly area?

My Primary Care suggested I contact University of Penn's Adult ADHD program. It doesn't look like my insurance will cover them but I'm still looking into it....

My Primary Care suggested I contact University of Penn's Adult ADHD program. It ...

randomdent

•4 years ago

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Managing ADHD

Hi there I’m just new to this site. I’m a 37 year mother and was diagnosed with ADHD in July of last year. I’m very familiar with ADHD as my youngest son was...

Hi there I’m just new to this site. I’m a 37 year mother and was diagnosed with ...

SDol

•4 years ago

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Focus strategies ?

So to make it simple, I'm currently studying but the worst pain in the ass is having enough passion, interest in what I'm studying. I'm already failing my...

So to make it simple, I'm currently studying but the worst pain in the ass is ha...

Moonjoke

•4 years ago

9 Replies

ADHD and substance use disorder support

Hi there. New to this site. Just officially diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 56 after years of dealing with substance use disorder. My question is, can you...

Hi there. New to this site. Just officially diagnosed with ADHD at the age of ...

Colorfulme2020

•4 years ago

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Spent Nine Hours Trying to Set Up New Phone.

Was so excited to get my new Note a few days ago. And you know what it's like when we get excited...complete sh*t show. Ripped the box apart, couldn't find...

Was so excited to get my new Note a few days ago. And you know what it's like w...

Pcofwork

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Can you have withdrawl ?

I posted earlier as I am new to all ADHD and stimulants. I was taking ADHD meds for a couple months. Trying low doses of concerta, and most recently adderall....

I posted earlier as I am new to all ADHD and stimulants. I was taking ADHD meds ...

Newbie-1

•4 years ago

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Diagnosed at 40. Advice needed please :(

Hello everyone! I am a 41 year old female, and was recently diagnosed with ADHD-inattentive type at age 40. For the past few months, I've been trying to find...

Hello everyone! I am a 41 year old female, and was recently diagnosed with ADHD-...

Newbie-1

•4 years ago

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Happy and Healthy 2021 y’all!!

I wish everyone a healthy and happy 2021! May all your goals be accomplished this year and may you prosper in every good way!

I wish everyone a healthy and happy 2021! May all your goals be accomplished thi...

MoonlightForest

•4 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for January 2021

Has anyone else been labelled as attention seeking or people saying “it seems like your trying to impress somebody”?

Get ready for the week

Need of stimulants

Natural ADHD Supplements?

Anyone have any experience with taking Pristiq for ADHD/Depression or Anxiety?

Emotions are every where. That uneasy feeling makes me crazy

I’m out of it.

Could I Have ADD/ADHD?

Take a second to breath

Skin problems while on Med?

How common is this toxic coping mechanism?

Hi Everyone , why do I feel so isolated during “isolation”, drifting away from the outside world and what I can do about it ?

Stimulant/Adderall crash

New Here: Frustrated - - Undiagnosed

Birth Control + Adderall?

Non stimulant recommendations

Seattle Psychiatrist Recommendation Request

When i Leave bed

Daily Adderall?

ADHD Medication

How do I recognize if/when my meds are effective?

Cannabis for ADHD?

Any experience with UPenn's Adult ADHD program or psychiatrists / therapists in Philly area?

Managing ADHD

Focus strategies ?

ADHD and substance use disorder support

Spent Nine Hours Trying to Set Up New Phone.

Can you have withdrawl ?

Diagnosed at 40. Advice needed please :(

Happy and Healthy 2021 y’all!!

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