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Phobias

I'm newly diagnosed with ADHD. I'm 43 and remember that I've had almost every phobia known to humankind. Social, heights, claustrophobia, drowning,...

I'm newly diagnosed with ADHD. I'm 43 and remember that I've had almost every p...

Spacehead

•3 years ago

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Decisions

Hi, so I’ve always struggled with making decisions. Even tiny little ones like if I want spaghetti for dinner or rice. Or if I wanna volunteer at a community...

Hi, so I’ve always struggled with making decisions. Even tiny little ones like ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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UK adhd adults - do you have to pay for your medication each time? (I’m out of work currently so get it free)

So I’ve been out of work for a year for multiple reasons and over that time was diagnosed with adhd and given meds accordingly. Getting back into work as soon...

So I’ve been out of work for a year for multiple reasons and over that time was ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Finding Something with Purpose

Hi, I'm 18 and I was diagnosed with Inattentive ADHD two years ago. I was going to start university this year but had to defer for a year. I had found ways to...

Hi, I'm 18 and I was diagnosed with Inattentive ADHD two years ago. I was going ...

cekie

•3 years ago

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How do I find a doctor in a pandemic?

Hello! So I’m 22 and about year or so ago I realized I may possibly have ADHD. People with ADHD have recommended me to get help. However in a pandemic it feels...

Hello! So I’m 22 and about year or so ago I realized I may possibly have ADHD. P...

muz_k

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Elvanse journey

I’m back looking for some more help folks. This is 7 or 8 days into Elvanse. The first 2 days it felt so much better, I could be distracted by something, but...

I’m back looking for some more help folks. This is 7 or 8 days into Elvanse. The...

Confused352

•3 years ago

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Sleepless nights...

Sleep has been very poor for several weeks. I fall asleep quickly but wake up five or six times during the night and I find it difficult to fall over again. I...

Sleep has been very poor for several weeks. I fall asleep quickly but wake up fi...

Mstislav

•3 years ago

7 Replies

ADHD Diagnosis

Hello, I posted on here the other day that I have recently learned of my ADHD diagnosis. I think I found out about it because all the changes in my life...

Hello, I posted on here the other day that I have recently learned of my ADHD di...

Wrestlingwithadhd

•3 years ago

25 Replies

I know how you feel

I am sorry that you are having such a hard time....I used adderal all through grad school....would have never made it without it,,.,that was 12 years ago.... I...

I am sorry that you are having such a hard time....I used adderal all through gr...

Yoda1234

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Thank god for ritilin

Hey.....you are describing me pre ritilin....my self esteem was non-existent, I thought I was stupid, I could never keep a job and I had so many thoughts...

Hey.....you are describing me pre ritilin....my self esteem was non-existent, I ...

Yoda1234

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Vyvanse causing fingertips and toes to hurt.

Taking Vyvanse and getting Raynaud's syndrome effects. Fingertips and toes burning from lack of circulation. It's 70 degrees outside. Any tips from from...

Taking Vyvanse and getting Raynaud's syndrome effects. Fingertips and toes burn...

Spacehead

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Therapist retirement where to turn?

My therapist is retiring. Since I moved during the pandemic I have noticed my new state lacks resources for ADHD. I had a relationship with a therapist in my...

My therapist is retiring. Since I moved during the pandemic I have noticed my ne...

Jackieray

•3 years ago

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New ADHD diagnosis during the pandemic while working from home may have saved my career.

I was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago while working from home during the pandemic. I had no clue that I had ADHD, but I was experiencing things like...

I was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago while working from home during the pa...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Online zoom groups

I frequently see people asking about zoom online support groups here are some resources: Livewell - Empowering people with depression (and co-occurring issues)...

I frequently see people asking about zoom online support groups here are some re...

89Chris

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Suffering from pre glaucoma narrow angles; Alternatives to Adderall.

I suffer from ADHD Inattentive type. Without medication I'm pretty spacey and fatigued. I've recently been diagnosed with narrow angles (pre glaucoma...

I suffer from ADHD Inattentive type. Without medication I'm pretty spacey and ...

Wilco62

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Asking for what I want

Hey all, I know I haven’t written in awhile. This support helped. I found a support group for ADHD, but I may have to pay to join. I’m nervous about asking...

Hey all, I know I haven’t written in awhile. This support helped. I found a su...

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Can I still have a few bevs with Elvanse?

I’ve googled this so much ( it’s my jam, Google and I spend MANY hours together, we are like 🤞🏻 ) The world says No! No drinking on medication !! But I can’t...

I’ve googled this so much ( it’s my jam, Google and I spend MANY hours together,...

Confused352

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Inattentive ADHD & Me

Hi! I was diagnosed just a year and a half ago at age 55, with Inattentive ADHD. What a shock, but at the same time it made so much sense of my struggles. I...

Hi! I was diagnosed just a year and a half ago at age 55, with Inattentive ADHD....

Zompopo

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Who is interested in a support meeting?

I want to encourage other adults with adhd like me to seek peer support. I would like to do a zoom meeting with 10 people to discuss how I have been dealing...

I want to encourage other adults with adhd like me to seek peer support. I would...

MarimerCruz

•3 years ago

1 Reply

HELP WITH LAUNDRY/ CLOTHES EVERYWHERE (ADHD)

I have an issue with clothes. There's four of us that live here, my almost 2 year old son, my boyfriends 9 year old daugher, my boyfriend, and I. I am in...

I have an issue with clothes. There's four of us that live here, my almost 2 yea...

MommaBear0210

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Need some advice

I feel like I'm completely losing direction with my life. I hardly have any passion anymore, not to mention motivation. I love music, but I can't force myself...

I feel like I'm completely losing direction with my life. I hardly have any pass...

AvalinDragon

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Recent diagnosis

Hello all, I am almost 30 years old and was just diagnosed with ADHD this week. I always knew I had difficulties in certain aspects of my life for a reason. I...

Hello all, I am almost 30 years old and was just diagnosed with ADHD this week. ...

Wrestlingwithadhd

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Hi, I'm new. Here's my question for you all. 💖

Hi, I'm new here. I am deeply deeply struggling and am trying to reach out to new horizons for help. My therapist is so backed up I can't see her until june,...

Hi, I'm new here. I am deeply deeply struggling and am trying to reach out to n...

Jslyn54

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Sleep help

Hey, new ( and grateful) member here. My first cry for help: How do people sleep ? I’m newly diagnosed at 43 and have had problems sleeping my entire life....

Hey, new ( and grateful) member here. My first cry for help: How do people slee...

Confused352

•3 years ago

15 Replies

What is your fix?

My psychiatrist told me that a person with ADD usually have a “fix”, something that gets the dopamine to rush through his veins, something that calms down the...

My psychiatrist told me that a person with ADD usually have a “fix”, something t...

JimDaydreamer

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Vyvanse & Shaky hands

I was wondering if anyone else has had issues with taking Vyvanse and being shaky. I tend to get really shaky hands about 2-3 hours after taking the...

I was wondering if anyone else has had issues with taking Vyvanse and being shak...

Voidfish

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Newbie with a question

Hi, am new here. Just had a first meeting with a therapist who suspects ADHD strongly but wants to test me further. I am an adult. I've always known something...

Hi, am new here. Just had a first meeting with a therapist who suspects ADHD str...

Elsbee

•3 years ago

7 Replies

ADHD meds not available in Pakistan

I was officially diagnosed about a year ago and had been managing my ADHD using natural methods and techniques but those aren't working anymore. I tried...

I was officially diagnosed about a year ago and had been managing my ADHD using ...

MLuqman-Qureshi

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Spouse Participation in Therapy/Counseling

My challenge is emotional reactivity, something that impacts my relationship with my wife. How common is it for the non ADHD spouse to participate in...

My challenge is emotional reactivity, something that impacts my relationship wit...

Stoneman60

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Help Me Understand

Hello! My husband has ADHD, anxiety, depression and OCD. Lately he has pushed all focus to one subject ( a religious group within our faith) and spends every...

Hello! My husband has ADHD, anxiety, depression and OCD. Lately he has pushed a...

JenniferG17

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for April 2021

Phobias

Decisions

UK adhd adults - do you have to pay for your medication each time? (I’m out of work currently so get it free)

Finding Something with Purpose

How do I find a doctor in a pandemic?

Elvanse journey

Sleepless nights...

ADHD Diagnosis

I know how you feel

Thank god for ritilin

Vyvanse causing fingertips and toes to hurt.

Therapist retirement where to turn?

New ADHD diagnosis during the pandemic while working from home may have saved my career.

Online zoom groups

Suffering from pre glaucoma narrow angles; Alternatives to Adderall.

Asking for what I want

Can I still have a few bevs with Elvanse?

Inattentive ADHD & Me

Who is interested in a support meeting?

HELP WITH LAUNDRY/ CLOTHES EVERYWHERE (ADHD)

Need some advice

Recent diagnosis

Hi, I'm new. Here's my question for you all. 💖

Sleep help

What is your fix?

Vyvanse & Shaky hands

Newbie with a question

ADHD meds not available in Pakistan

Spouse Participation in Therapy/Counseling

Help Me Understand

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Archive