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My father’s praise of my grades

Hey all, first of all, I should say I’m not criticizing my father, but lately I’ve noticed that whenever he praises me for getting really good grades, I feel...

Hey all, first of all, I should say I’m not criticizing my father, but lately I’...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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What is the biggest challenge you're facing on a regular basis because of ADHD ?

And have you found anything apart from medication that helped you?

FelixDubord

•4 years ago

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It’s not working

Following a particularly challenging day at work, which was preceded by a difficult nights sleep, last evening I found myself submerged in the familiar sort of...

Following a particularly challenging day at work, which was preceded by a diffic...

Alan0127

•4 years ago

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School is just Horrible. I’ve had so much trouble recently with getting things done.

I’ve tried everything. But nothing helps me focus. Playing music, setting timers for intermediate breaks, being in a closed room with no sound or electronics....

I’ve tried everything. But nothing helps me focus. Playing music, setting timers...

KatelynGman

•4 years ago

1 Reply

PMS + Determined to turn diagnosis into a success story, but I don’t know where to start.

I was diagnosed ADHD just over a year ago and was taking Wellbutrin which helped a lot. My psychiatrist went AWOL during lockdown and I stopped taking meds....

I was diagnosed ADHD just over a year ago and was taking Wellbutrin which helpe...

mumhugs

•4 years ago

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Adjusting to New Medication

Does anyone find that it takes time to adjust / see the full benefits of their stimulant adhd medication? Can side effects diminish with time? I’m struggling...

Does anyone find that it takes time to adjust / see the full benefits of their s...

SoCAliMama

•4 years ago

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Possibly looking for an accountability person.

Hi all, I’m toying with the idea of looking for an accountability partner, but I find whenever someone tells me I need help or points it out, my natural...

Hi all, I’m toying with the idea of looking for an accountability partner, but I...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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How can I be prescribed Adderall?

Hello All, I believe I have a hardcore ADHD, I'm 28 now, and totally convinced I have ADHD, don't want to give you an impression that I have jumped to this...

Hello All, I believe I have a hardcore ADHD, I'm 28 now, and totally convinced I...

JimWalter

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Covid vaccines and ADHD in England

So I am a little angry but underneath my anger is usually hurt or sadness. Why are all those with learning disabilities, neurological conditions and autism now...

So I am a little angry but underneath my anger is usually hurt or sadness. Why a...

Mini-S8

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I think my psychiatrist diagnosed me with ADHD but I’m not sure I forgot

So I just finished my session with him and he prescribed me Methlyphenidate(the generic version) because the one he prescribed is expensive we had to get this...

So I just finished my session with him and he prescribed me Methlyphenidate(the ...

Flor1310

•4 years ago

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Cold hands and feet but flushed/hot face after Lisdexamfetamine wears off?

I took 70mg lisdexamfetamine today at approx 10:50am. Near 11pm this evening my mum noticed my face was red. My feet and hands are ice cold and my skin is...

I took 70mg lisdexamfetamine today at approx 10:50am. Near 11pm this evening my ...

Dodecahedr0n

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Trello and other online planners

Hi, gang! Can anyone relate to finding half-scrawled day planners everywhere and remembering how stoked you felt when you bought them? Just knowing THIS...

Hi, gang! Can anyone relate to finding half-scrawled day planners everywhere and...

Tanon

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I think I have Adhd what do I do?

Hey guys thanks for being so welcoming. I watched a documentary last night about ADHD and finally it all clicked with me. My current partner has told me the...

Hey guys thanks for being so welcoming. I watched a documentary last night about...

Grace28

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Self discord = Do Not Disturb--Mode On

Hello-- ummm not what i certainly expected to happen, so I'm sure some of you can relate, believe it or not my cellphone was on Do not disturb= Mode On and how...

Hello-- ummm not what i certainly expected to happen, so I'm sure some of you ca...

Catjoy

•4 years ago

1 Reply

How do you stop the incessant worrying?

I have always said that I worry about anything and if I don't have something to worry about I will look for something...Lol I am 54 and diagnosed about two...

I have always said that I worry about anything and if I don't have something to ...

winnifred1966

•4 years ago

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. Older and taking Ritalin

My new psych tells me that because I'm fifty-eight I should not really be taking Ritalin, that it causes stroke and heart attack the older I get. She also...

My new psych tells me that because I'm fifty-eight I should not really be takin...

Nov1962

•4 years ago

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New to community - in tech sales

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this community and thought it could help to talk with other people with ADHD because it does feel isolating most of the time and...

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this community and thought it could help to talk with o...

Jackie_F

•4 years ago

4 Replies

College?

I’m thinking about going to college but I’m not sure what career choice. Also how to stay focused and actually learn.

I’m thinking about going to college but I’m not sure what career choice. Also ho...

Davidwarner86

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Support Group

Is there any Adult ADHD support group in Dallas, Tx ? That's doing zoom meetings

Is there any Adult ADHD support group in Dallas, Tx ? That's doing zoom meeting...

Myboysnumber1fan

•4 years ago

6 Replies

ADHD Entrepreneurs and Entertainment Industry

Hello amazing people, I am looking for a ADHD creative community in general and specifically I am searching for Talent Agents, Artist Managers, and even...

Hello amazing people, I am looking for a ADHD creative community in general and ...

ChepePato

•4 years ago

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ADHD Coaching

Good morning Tribe🎶 has anyone tried a ADHD coach? What’s a fair cost? What was your experience?

Good morning Tribe🎶 has anyone tried a ADHD coach? What’s a fair cost? What was...

LeahRP

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Writing

Hey, I really liked this picture my dad found, I love the message.

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Advice

What do I do if I want to get help, but there’s still some embarrassment

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Acceptance

Hello,, It has been hard to accept my reality. It was even difficult for me to join this group. It has actually taken me a year to sgn up. Each day I realize...

Hello,, It has been hard to accept my reality. It was even difficult for me to j...

Esther478

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Another year, another job...

Has anyone else ever started out strong in a new job/career only to fizzle out feeling like a failure? I decided to go grad school 4 yrs ago to get an MSW...

Has anyone else ever started out strong in a new job/career only to fizzle out f...

whimsical-onion

•4 years ago

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I have had ADHD my whole life. While I took medicine when I was very young,(not by choice) I haven’t taken anything as an adult.

I would like to to know what life is without losing everything and mixing up appointments etc.. should I consult with my doctor and give meds a try?

I would like to to know what life is without losing everything and mixing up app...

Challenges

•4 years ago

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Back to being overwhelmed

Hi 👋 new here. I got diagnosed about 5 months ago and I started doing better and getting more productive and things weren't so...chaotic anymore. But the last...

Hi 👋 new here. I got diagnosed about 5 months ago and I started doing better an...

alexparkeralias

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Lost keys 🔑 support from group traumatized by experience

Hi guys it’s Shnookie. On Monday, I posted here about my 9 hour search to find my keys in my one bedroom apt. U guys were so supportive and gave me great tips...

Hi guys it’s Shnookie. On Monday, I posted here about my 9 hour search to find m...

Shnookie

•4 years ago

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Am I doing too good?

Hey all, so I’m in college now and I’ve been doing well my last two quarters. I got a 90% in math and a 97.6 in English. I’m glad, but I am so afraid that...

Hey all, so I’m in college now and I’ve been doing well my last two quarters. I ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Does anyone here have a Thyroid problem and ADHD and take meds for both?

Started experiencing Thyroid issues earlier this week and want to know what my options would be if it turns out that I have both.

Started experiencing Thyroid issues earlier this week and want to know what my o...

Bellatrix2020

•4 years ago

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All posts for March 2021

My father’s praise of my grades

What is the biggest challenge you're facing on a regular basis because of ADHD ?

It’s not working

School is just Horrible. I’ve had so much trouble recently with getting things done.

PMS + Determined to turn diagnosis into a success story, but I don’t know where to start.

Adjusting to New Medication

Possibly looking for an accountability person.

How can I be prescribed Adderall?

Covid vaccines and ADHD in England

I think my psychiatrist diagnosed me with ADHD but I’m not sure I forgot

Cold hands and feet but flushed/hot face after Lisdexamfetamine wears off?

Trello and other online planners

I think I have Adhd what do I do?

Self discord = Do Not Disturb--Mode On

How do you stop the incessant worrying?

. Older and taking Ritalin

New to community - in tech sales

College?

Support Group

ADHD Entrepreneurs and Entertainment Industry

ADHD Coaching

Writing

Advice

Acceptance

Another year, another job...

I have had ADHD my whole life. While I took medicine when I was very young,(not by choice) I haven’t taken anything as an adult.

Back to being overwhelmed

Lost keys 🔑 support from group traumatized by experience

Am I doing too good?

Does anyone here have a Thyroid problem and ADHD and take meds for both?

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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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