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Been a while....

Hey lovely people! So I ended up getting sick with COVID19. Sick as a dog for about 6 weeks. Thankfully, came out of it thanks to the love my family showed me...

Hey lovely people! So I ended up getting sick with COVID19. Sick as a dog for ab...

MoonlightForest

•3 years ago

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Reasons Why Someone Might or Might Not Have ADHD, and The Risks

Hi there👋 I uploaded a video on my ADHD youtube channel where I discuss and go over some of the reasons why someone might or might not have ADHD, how ADHD...

Hi there👋 I uploaded a video on my ADHD youtube channel where I discuss and go ...

Eclecticentric77

•3 years ago

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Fired from last two Jobs, hesitating to accept new one

Hi everyone. I'm really new to my diagnosis, 25 and just realized I've been living with ADHD thanks to watching Allison Janey on 'Mom'. Anyway, I was fired...

Hi everyone. I'm really new to my diagnosis, 25 and just realized I've been livi...

underwaterrocketship

•3 years ago

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How would you suggest supporting an adult son with ADHD?

I hope this is an appropriate question. Our son, who is 20, has been an accomplished student and athlete. He is currently a sophomore in college, and a member...

I hope this is an appropriate question. Our son, who is 20, has been an accompli...

PDXMB

•3 years ago

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How do you get disability for ADHD?

For those who receive disability benefits for your ADHD - can you please explain your experience in detail with the process/requirements for getting approved?...

For those who receive disability benefits for your ADHD - can you please explain...

Gem1n1

•3 years ago

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I’m finally going to see a psychiatrist

I’m going to see one but I’m scared that he might not believe that I have adhd or something like it. I exhibit all of most of the symptoms. Although I know I’m...

I’m going to see one but I’m scared that he might not believe that I have adhd o...

Flor1310

•3 years ago

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New Diagnosis

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago and wanted to reach out. I have been on and off stimulants but I seem to have the strangest side...

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago and wanted to reach o...

Ben_X

•3 years ago

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ADHD = Sensory Numbers Experience

Hello Hello... I'm glad to be back plus be able to post to u all a concern, at times I just feel uncertain to post... Anyways here we go, does anyone have...

Hello Hello... I'm glad to be back plus be able to post to u all a concern, at t...

Catjoy

•3 years ago

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Looking for an ADHD coach for my 20 yr son

My son turns 21 in July and he suffers from ADD predominantly inattentive. He was diagnosed in 5th grade and has been on Adderall and Vivace over the years. He...

My son turns 21 in July and he suffers from ADD predominantly inattentive. He wa...

Yellowtomato

•3 years ago

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Triggers, mood swings and executive dysfunction

The aunt I live with has the empathy of a TNT pack. And I've been terrified all my life about my ADHD marking me completely unable to "be enough" as a human....

The aunt I live with has the empathy of a TNT pack. And I've been terrified all...

The_wOnderer

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Disturbing

Hey, what do you do if you watch a documentary that’s really upsetting and disturbing. I can’t get it out of my head and mentioning it will only make me more...

Hey, what do you do if you watch a documentary that’s really upsetting and distu...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Focused later in the day after taking meds in the morning/early afternoon ??!

I tried a second smaller dose of Elvanse today (30mg in the morning 15mg at 1-2pm). Why do I feel more clear head and focused at ) 6pm than I did earlier in...

I tried a second smaller dose of Elvanse today (30mg in the morning 15mg at 1-2p...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Bupropion - has anyone had success on this for ADHD?

After failed trials on methylphenidate (worked wonders for three months, now my tolerance is insanely high), Vyvanse and Atomoxetine, my doctor is now seeing...

After failed trials on methylphenidate (worked wonders for three months, now my ...

FrankBlack1

•3 years ago

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Has anyone ever felt anxious that the medication won't work?

I'm newly diagnosed at 54. I have always felt lazy, unmotivated, immature and sometimes not nice. I forget things that people have told me and have questioned...

I'm newly diagnosed at 54. I have always felt lazy, unmotivated, immature and so...

winnifred1966

•3 years ago

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My worrying

Hey all!!! I got a new phone yesterday. I got the iPhone 12 Pro and I was eating my heart out with worry because I was afraid that all my data would be gone...

Hey all!!! I got a new phone yesterday. I got the iPhone 12 Pro and I was eatin...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Destructive part of ADHD?

Hii, somedays when my hyperactivity is out of control and overwhelms me, I tend to want and/or break the things near me. Does anyone have the same issue? is...

Hii, somedays when my hyperactivity is out of control and overwhelms me, I tend ...

LunaBean

•3 years ago

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ADHD toys/items thoughts

In the past, I have seen the use of fidget spinners and other "fidget" toys being marketed for ADHD users. I have never invested in a toy or item designed to...

In the past, I have seen the use of fidget spinners and other "fidget" toys bein...

mobius171

•3 years ago

1 Reply

ADHD Medication anxiety

Hi! I just got diagnosed with combined type ADHD, and i’m going to be starting adderall xr this week, but i’m kind of nervous. any tips would be greatly...

Hi! I just got diagnosed with combined type ADHD, and i’m going to be starting a...

ktmedc

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Consistency thou art heartless and seemingly out of reach

Hey gang, Have you ever had what seems like a healthy conversation between your partner that ends with a solid game plan on how to better communicate, only to...

Hey gang, Have you ever had what seems like a healthy conversation between your ...

mobius171

•3 years ago

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Anyone else experience extreme hunger while on Vyvanse?

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, I am 35yr old female. I started a couple of weeks ago on 30mg of Vyvanse and for the first day, I had no appetite and...

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, I am 35yr old female. I started a couple of ...

impossible_pond

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Methods for working a "Type A" job with ADHD - organization, emails...

I started a difficult job four months ago. It's an administrative position with more authority than I've ever had, and SO much work. It's a job for a highly...

I started a difficult job four months ago. It's an administrative position with ...

WhosMissy

•3 years ago

6 Replies

How to get up my nerve to ask friends to hang out

Hi everyone, today one of my close friends asked me to hang out with her. I accepted, but then I realized that I should ask my friends to hang out more often....

Hi everyone, today one of my close friends asked me to hang out with her. I acc...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Got diagnosed with adhd last week. Prescribed Adderall xr 30mg, suddenly experiencing crash. Help

Hello, I was prescribed adderall xr 30mg a week ago. I didn’t know I had adhd until I went back to school after being out of it for 5 years. The first 3 days...

Hello, I was prescribed adderall xr 30mg a week ago. I didn’t know I had adhd un...

Impressionsvanity

•3 years ago

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Keen to know if anyone else has been advised to take 2 Elvanse/Vyvanse a day.

I experienced relatively early crashes after 2 weeks starting on meds. I’d take 30 mg first anywhere between 8-10:30 and my psychiatrist said that’s fine up...

I experienced relatively early crashes after 2 weeks starting on meds. I’d take ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Neurofeedback Anyone?

Has anyone had any experience with Neurofeedback therapy for ADHD? I am looking into this possibility, but want to survey the field here for any personal...

Has anyone had any experience with Neurofeedback therapy for ADHD? I am looking...

ZimmyB

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Just saying hi

Hi, I joined here yesterday and I started taking medication for ADHD when I was in high school. I’m in college now and they really help. And since I found...

Hi, I joined here yesterday and I started taking medication for ADHD when I was...

Hidden

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Newbie!!!!

Hi, just joined, having a very frustrating and unproductive day. I'm a mess.

Dogmom11

•3 years ago

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Married to a type A

I am barely hanging on to my marriage through this pandemic. My wife is a ultra high functioning type A person. I’m a type B functional person with a decent...

I am barely hanging on to my marriage through this pandemic. My wife is a ultra ...

Johnnyrokit

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Rattlesnake

I was turned down for treatment because I do use cannabis . I was told it causes anxiety . Some dose now but I know the difference. The cannabis Doctor said...

I was turned down for treatment because I do use cannabis . I was told it causes...

Rattlesnake6

•3 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- What’s Up with Suggestions of Marijuana or CBD for ADHD?

"I’ve been reading in social media that marijuana could help ADHD. What do the experts think?" a caller asks CHADD's health information specialists. Read the...

"I’ve been reading in social media that marijuana could help ADHD. What do the e...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•3 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for February 2021

Been a while....

Reasons Why Someone Might or Might Not Have ADHD, and The Risks

Fired from last two Jobs, hesitating to accept new one

How would you suggest supporting an adult son with ADHD?

How do you get disability for ADHD?

I’m finally going to see a psychiatrist

New Diagnosis

ADHD = Sensory Numbers Experience

Looking for an ADHD coach for my 20 yr son

Triggers, mood swings and executive dysfunction

Disturbing

Focused later in the day after taking meds in the morning/early afternoon ??!

Bupropion - has anyone had success on this for ADHD?

Has anyone ever felt anxious that the medication won't work?

My worrying

Destructive part of ADHD?

ADHD toys/items thoughts

ADHD Medication anxiety

Consistency thou art heartless and seemingly out of reach

Anyone else experience extreme hunger while on Vyvanse?

Methods for working a "Type A" job with ADHD - organization, emails...

How to get up my nerve to ask friends to hang out

Got diagnosed with adhd last week. Prescribed Adderall xr 30mg, suddenly experiencing crash. Help

Keen to know if anyone else has been advised to take 2 Elvanse/Vyvanse a day.

Neurofeedback Anyone?

Just saying hi

Newbie!!!!

Married to a type A

Rattlesnake

ADHD Weekly -- What’s Up with Suggestions of Marijuana or CBD for ADHD?

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