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New to adhd drugs and dont know what I’m looking for

Hi, I’m 47, diagnosis adhd 4 months ago . Private company funded by NHS for diagnosis and treatment only . I had my first anti depressants at 18, and have been...

Hi, I’m 47, diagnosis adhd 4 months ago . Private company funded by NHS for diag...

Colls47

•3 years ago

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Specialists in LA Area

Hello, my current doctor does not have much experience with ADHD patients, and I'm finally at a place of desperation where I'm seeking more specialized care,...

Hello, my current doctor does not have much experience with ADHD patients, and I...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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ADHD & Driving. Any tips?

I got my permit a couple of weeks ago and have been practicing almost daily. It's been such a challenge to keep my mind focused as every time I get behind the...

I got my permit a couple of weeks ago and have been practicing almost daily. It'...

Mar_mar

•3 years ago

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Seeking adult w/ ADHD support groups

Hi folks! Noob adhder here. Just diagnosed in Nov. anyone find a good online support group?! I feel pretty alone and don’t have anyone in my life who is...

Hi folks! Noob adhder here. Just diagnosed in Nov. anyone find a good online sup...

sirteebs

•3 years ago

4 Replies

I'm new here! And would like some advice!

Hi! I'm new here! I am 20 yrs old and I'm in art college. I've been struggling with ADHD my entire life and always felt kind of out of step. Since I'm in...

Hi! I'm new here! I am 20 yrs old and I'm in art college. I've been struggling w...

JustLostFocus

•3 years ago

4 Replies

New

I am new to adhd and have been trying to learn what I can since my psychiatrist helps with just medicine …. Looking back, my I always struggle with, well so...

I am new to adhd and have been trying to learn what I can since my psychiatrist ...

C0rcovado

•3 years ago

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(UK specific) - typical costs of Elvanse?

I'm just trying to 'total up' the potential costs of medicating. Having had to go private I've managed to get a deal with the clinic to split the payments...

I'm just trying to 'total up' the potential costs of medicating. Having had to ...

Tarknassus

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Adderall used to work GREAT, now it makes me worse?

Hi all. I am wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing I have with adderall. I was taking it daily February-end of June, (15mg XR) but have been more...

Hi all. I am wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing I have with adde...

olivias1

•3 years ago

3 Replies

help for ADHD science student

Hi Everyone, Looking for information/resources/tools specifically pertaining to Science Students with ADHD. Finding some of the systems of representation...

Hi Everyone, Looking for information/resources/tools specifically pertaining to...

radical_change

•3 years ago

8 Replies

First time Adderall XR use- is this normal?

Hi all! After years of putting it off because of fear of doctors/medication I have finally been diagnosed with ADHD inattentive. I took my first dose of...

Hi all! After years of putting it off because of fear of doctors/medication I ha...

Nagevasehs

•3 years ago

15 Replies

ADHD medication makes me sick when it wears off.

I need someones advice on my ADHD. When I take my medication (I think I've tried all of them) they work really well. My life gets lots easier and better....

I need someones advice on my ADHD. When I take my medication (I think I've tried...

JonnyMays

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Life makes sense

I posted on here a few weeks ago but only yesterday got my official diagnosis of combined ADHD. The assessment was such a mixture of emotions and I was in...

I posted on here a few weeks ago but only yesterday got my official diagnosis of...

Louloubelle26

•3 years ago

3 Replies

So I got my assessment done.

And I have ADHD. But I'm seriously underwhelmed - probably because I really really suspected it I guess? However the search is over. I can now look at how to...

And I have ADHD. But I'm seriously underwhelmed - probably because I really rea...

Tarknassus

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Winning my own brain

hey everyone I would love to know if you had those thoughts and issues like me. I started working at an administrative job but decided not to take my...

hey everyone I would love to know if you had those thoughts and issues like me. ...

EspressoCat

•3 years ago

5 Replies

i would like a friend that i could talk to that has a spouse that has ADHD

hello! I am 29y and my husband is 30y and has ADHD and i would like to meet people and possibly find a friend via text or talk , that could help me understand...

hello! I am 29y and my husband is 30y and has ADHD and i would like to meet peop...

stevens-spouse

•3 years ago

20 Replies

First Day in the Chadd

I’m so happy to find so many people with the same emotions, and frustrations. So happy to be in a group of great minds. ❤️

I’m so happy to find so many people with the same emotions, and frustrations. S...

Agrigento

•3 years ago

6 Replies

How can I manage adulting with adhd in the pandemic, and being a teacher ?

Managing it all , and teaching in the pandemic has got me on overload.

Agrigento

•3 years ago

4 Replies

I am a Seperated Dad in Florida recently diagnoised with inattentive ADD. My ex-wife does not agree. Is any one else going through this.

New with ADHD

DivorcedDad

•3 years ago

11 Replies

ADHD doctors

Some someone help me with the names of adult ADHD doctors in India? Thanks

SampritiSR

•3 years ago

1 Reply

No control or consistency

I know my husband's frustrations. I am frustrated myself. It was from childhood trauma, but I married my dad. Sitting here in silence for 2 days since I was...

I know my husband's frustrations. I am frustrated myself. It was from childhood ...

LilWhiskey

•3 years ago

12 Replies

How to get a prescription in the US?

I just moved to the country two weeks ago. I take Concerta for my ADHD along with other anxiety medication. The medication and dosage took and my psychiatrist...

I just moved to the country two weeks ago. I take Concerta for my ADHD along wit...

MA14

•3 years ago

1 Reply

The wait is unbearable and seems never-ending...

I'm waiting to be assessed for ADHD. I started this application a couple of months ago and had to go privately (as our NHS area doesn't even cater for adult...

I'm waiting to be assessed for ADHD. I started this application a couple of mont...

Tarknassus

•3 years ago

5 Replies

ADHD and meditation

Does anyone have any practical tips for mindfulness meditation? I.e., tips they've used, that have worked for them. My mind is extremely active, and I just...

Does anyone have any practical tips for mindfulness meditation? I.e., tips they'...

MTA-

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Adhd daily life?

Hi guys, just thought I’d sign up see what people’s thought were, long term suffering of anxiety & depression my low can go from zero to explosive at myself or...

Hi guys, just thought I’d sign up see what people’s thought were, long term suff...

Davedisco30

•3 years ago

2 Replies

ADHD memes? Drop you favorite here;

I'll start 😹

HeyImNotCrazy

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Tired…

Tired of this pandemic.

Spacehead

•3 years ago

5 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- ADHD Can Mean Underemployment for Some Adults

Research is again showing that adults with ADHD struggle to reach their workplace and earning potentials. Effective treatment can improve employability. Read...

Research is again showing that adults with ADHD struggle to reach their workplac...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•3 years ago

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feels like boyfriend is ignoring me? can anyone with adhd help!

hi!! i’m new but i know that a lottt of information can be found on here for practically anything! i’m hoping that y’all can help me figure out my boyfriend a...

hi!! i’m new but i know that a lottt of information can be found on here for pra...

adawn3201

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Recently diagnosed

I’m 29 and was diagnosed with ADHD about 2 weeks ago and currently waiting to start my treatment. I feel like my work-study life is crumbling away and that no...

I’m 29 and was diagnosed with ADHD about 2 weeks ago and currently waiting to st...

bellaaa_

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Azstarys

I just started taking a new medication and Im really excited about it. Ive been following it through development. Im interested if anyone else is taking the...

I just started taking a new medication and Im really excited about it. Ive been...

Jeb13

•3 years ago

1 Reply

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for August 2021

New to adhd drugs and dont know what I’m looking for

Specialists in LA Area

ADHD & Driving. Any tips?

Seeking adult w/ ADHD support groups

I'm new here! And would like some advice!

New

(UK specific) - typical costs of Elvanse?

Adderall used to work GREAT, now it makes me worse?

help for ADHD science student

First time Adderall XR use- is this normal?

ADHD medication makes me sick when it wears off.

Life makes sense

So I got my assessment done.

Winning my own brain

i would like a friend that i could talk to that has a spouse that has ADHD

First Day in the Chadd

How can I manage adulting with adhd in the pandemic, and being a teacher ?

I am a Seperated Dad in Florida recently diagnoised with inattentive ADD. My ex-wife does not agree. Is any one else going through this.

ADHD doctors

No control or consistency

How to get a prescription in the US?

The wait is unbearable and seems never-ending...

ADHD and meditation

Adhd daily life?

ADHD memes? Drop you favorite here;

Tired…

ADHD Weekly -- ADHD Can Mean Underemployment for Some Adults

feels like boyfriend is ignoring me? can anyone with adhd help!

Recently diagnosed

Azstarys

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