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Ever heard of "ADHD Online Diagnosis & Treatment"?

I am an older guy getting frustrated looking for someone in my area to perform assessment for ADHD. So this just popped up. Does anyone have experience...

I am an older guy getting frustrated looking for someone in my area to perform ...

Figitandhum

•3 years ago

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DAE relate? : Other side of impulsivity & difficulty prioritizing

Reading and listening to more podcasts about how ADHD presents, and I feel like I hear "has trouble prioritizing or delaying gratification; often chooses to do...

Reading and listening to more podcasts about how ADHD presents, and I feel like ...

jilllewis84

•3 years ago

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Drowning

I was diagnosed almost two years ago, (22 now) and I can’t break this constant cycle of disappointment and worry and anxiety and never getting ANYTHING done. I...

I was diagnosed almost two years ago, (22 now) and I can’t break this constant c...

113498

•3 years ago

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Kind of vent, kind of looking for advice (psychiatrist, trying to get diagnosed)

I type a lot so if you don't care about the rant feel free to skip to the bottom lol. So I've been upset about my last psych appointment for awhile, both...

I type a lot so if you don't care about the rant feel free to skip to the bottom...

Nleor623

•3 years ago

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I wanted to know if stimulant medication would make a person with ADHD go "stimulated" and become 'too active'?

I wanted to know if stimulant medication would make a person with ADHD go "stimulated" and become, say, 'too active'. My wife with ADHD is considering taking...

I wanted to know if stimulant medication would make a person with ADHD go "stimu...

shurashura

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Parenting 2 boys / reunification/ progress to success

Hello, My name is Katie! I recently regained the custody of my children. Gavin 9 and Kaiden 6 almost 7. While they were with family over the past 2 years they...

Hello, My name is Katie! I recently regained the custody of my children. Gavin 9...

Purplepeopleeater1

•3 years ago

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Are any of you interested in a online-selfhelp group for ADHD?

Are any of you interested in a self-help group via teams for example? We could exchange our experiences and help each other. Personally, I don't need a video...

Are any of you interested in a self-help group via teams for example? We could e...

elle_adhd

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Creating an ADHD group for young adults/adolescents

After looking around the internet for some time, I realized there's not a lot of ADHD organizations and support systems specific to youth adults, and...

After looking around the internet for some time, I realized there's not a lot of...

just_ok

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Tips for college

I'm a rising senior in high school struggling with ADHD and looking to apply to colleges in the US as an international student! Does anyone have any tips or...

I'm a rising senior in high school struggling with ADHD and looking to apply to ...

just_ok

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Therapy?

I was diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago and am currently only seeing a psychiatrist once a month to get medication. Although the medication is helping my...

I was diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago and am currently only seeing a psychi...

just_ok

•3 years ago

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ADHD ruined my life

Hi, I'm a brand new member of this community kinda looking to speak to someone about my adhd. I'm not even sure if my post here is relevant but I really need...

Hi, I'm a brand new member of this community kinda looking to speak to someone a...

ThemixedOne

•3 years ago

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Tired of people taking everything about me wrong. Now son is rejecting me because of my symptoms.

Certain people take my ADD symptoms wrong. It causes problems. Now my son is rejecting me because he thinks the symptoms are personal failings. I am tempted...

Certain people take my ADD symptoms wrong. It causes problems. Now my son is r...

ADDgoodbad

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Hello fellow adults with ADD

Hi I'm new!! Just joined and looking forward to reaching out. I'm married with 3 kids(one with ADD/anxiety) and a supportive husband. I'm having trouble...

Hi I'm new!! Just joined and looking forward to reaching out. I'm married with ...

sassynach

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Parenting children with ADHD and Identifying if I have it as well!

Can anyone who is new to parenting children with adhd help me find support groups or chat rooms and figuring out if I have it too!

Can anyone who is new to parenting children with adhd help me find support group...

Purplepeopleeater1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

ADHD Impostor:

Hey there I've only recently been diagnosed with ADHD (at the age of 21) and since I've been tought to doubt my own thoughts, feelings and sentiments my whole...

Hey there I've only recently been diagnosed with ADHD (at the age of 21) and sin...

gzoe

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Medication Causing Hallucinations

I was first diagnosed with ADHD (Inattentive) when I was in 4th grade. From then until freshman year I took medications. However, at some point I had realized...

I was first diagnosed with ADHD (Inattentive) when I was in 4th grade. From then...

GraySparrow

•3 years ago

3 Replies

ADHD Medications

Hello, I have ADHD and anxiety/depression. I am currently taking 27mg of Ritalin ER, 40mg of Prozac, 1mg of Guanfacine, and 15mg of mirtazipine. I am very new...

Hello, I have ADHD and anxiety/depression. I am currently taking 27mg of Ritali...

Wrestlingwithadhd

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Does it get any better

Hi everyone I've suffered with anxiety and depression for most my life now I've been diagnosed with adhd,I had a massive breakdown about 2 years ago and...

Hi everyone I've suffered with anxiety and depression for most my life now I've...

Frenchy1292

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Hey, I wanted to ask you guys this question who are going through something similar as I am.

I am newly diagnosed with ADHD and my family have a hard time understanding what I go through and they think just because some of the symptoms happen sometimes...

I am newly diagnosed with ADHD and my family have a hard time understanding what...

somiya_2003

•3 years ago

14 Replies

How do you explain neurotypical motivation/distraction issues?

I know that I have ADHD, both from my diagnosis and from just knowing myself. There is no question. I'm pretty sure I got it from my dad - he's never talked...

I know that I have ADHD, both from my diagnosis and from just knowing myself. Th...

courtm187

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Ready to start taking meds but anxious about being able to get a prescription

I have an appointment with a new GP this afternoon. I’m planning to ask her to put me on a stimulant for my untreated adhd, and now I’m getting more and more...

I have an appointment with a new GP this afternoon. I’m planning to ask her to p...

anothermother

•3 years ago

6 Replies

I need your advice on what works for you and what doesn't.

I have been on generic Adderal XR for over 12 years, it used to work quite well, but not anymore. I used to take 40mg in AM and then I stopped for a few months...

I have been on generic Adderal XR for over 12 years, it used to work quite well,...

StoneJeweler

•3 years ago

8 Replies

For Christians with ADHD or anyone who is interested.

Psalm 94:19 (NAS): When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul.

Psalm 94:19 (NAS): When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolation...

Spacehead

•3 years ago

14 Replies

I think my meds are working. Now what?

I'm finding this forum pretty helpful, so now I'm posting an update about my saga (refresher: diagnosed a month ago at age 33, only lasted 6 days on adderall...

I'm finding this forum pretty helpful, so now I'm posting an update about my sag...

courtm187

•3 years ago

9 Replies

I am looking for an online ADHD group for young adults.

any advise would be greatly appreciated

csadurni

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Returning to College after 15 year hiatus.

After learning more about ADHD, and getting inspiration from YouTube, Ted talk and blogging, I have decided to pursue my dream of getting my degree. When I...

After learning more about ADHD, and getting inspiration from YouTube, Ted talk a...

Khyson2019

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Worse after diagnosed

I've recently been diagnosed with combined ADHD (a few months ago) and despite being on medication, I feel like I'm getting significantly worse. I used to be a...

I've recently been diagnosed with combined ADHD (a few months ago) and despite b...

just_ok

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Survey for those with ADHD/ADD/Dyslexia

Hello! My name is Chris and I am a student at Columbia University interested in ADHD and finding ways to improve therapy and outcomes in patients, so I was...

Hello! My name is Chris and I am a student at Columbia University interested in ...

AcutePerception

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Help

I am married to a man with severe adhd I dont know what to do anymore.i need some more resources for married people spouses.i wanna be able make things easier...

I am married to a man with severe adhd I dont know what to do anymore.i need som...

Davenheidi8479

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Meltdown

So, I had a meltdown. I’ve got a math test to take, and a pre test and that’s all unless I want to take the final. But in order for me to take the last...

So, I had a meltdown. I’ve got a math test to take, and a pre test and that’s al...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for June 2021

Ever heard of "ADHD Online Diagnosis & Treatment"?

DAE relate? : Other side of impulsivity & difficulty prioritizing

Drowning

Kind of vent, kind of looking for advice (psychiatrist, trying to get diagnosed)

I wanted to know if stimulant medication would make a person with ADHD go "stimulated" and become 'too active'?

Parenting 2 boys / reunification/ progress to success

Are any of you interested in a online-selfhelp group for ADHD?

Creating an ADHD group for young adults/adolescents

Tips for college

Therapy?

ADHD ruined my life

Tired of people taking everything about me wrong. Now son is rejecting me because of my symptoms.

Hello fellow adults with ADD

Parenting children with ADHD and Identifying if I have it as well!

ADHD Impostor:

Medication Causing Hallucinations

ADHD Medications

Does it get any better

Hey, I wanted to ask you guys this question who are going through something similar as I am.

How do you explain neurotypical motivation/distraction issues?

Ready to start taking meds but anxious about being able to get a prescription

I need your advice on what works for you and what doesn't.

For Christians with ADHD or anyone who is interested.

I think my meds are working. Now what?

I am looking for an online ADHD group for young adults.

Returning to College after 15 year hiatus.

Worse after diagnosed

Survey for those with ADHD/ADD/Dyslexia

Help

Meltdown

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Latest poll

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

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