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What's going on in my head?

I've been diagnosed with AAD along with narcolepsy, major depression and a vacuolar myopathy. In a recent discussion with a friend I mentioned that I always...

I've been diagnosed with AAD along with narcolepsy, major depression and a vacuo...

ScooterJoe

•3 years ago

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Should I disclose my ADHD in the Extenuating Circumstances statement for graduate school application to the University of Minnesota?

I have GPA below 3.0 so I need to write an Extenuating Circumstances statement, so is it ok to disclose my ADHD or will that affect my chances of getting...

I have GPA below 3.0 so I need to write an Extenuating Circumstances statement, ...

blackpizza

•3 years ago

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Is anyone else have a spouse with ADHD also.

I am new to this group. I found out I had ADHD a few years ago. It's a mild case . My husband was just diagnosed with ADHD. We have been married for 46 years ....

I am new to this group. I found out I had ADHD a few years ago. It's a mild case...

Ibhappy2

•3 years ago

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Concerta 36 first day… energy and more accute eyesight… am i crazy?

Hello! Happy to join :) Im 43M and yesterday diagnosed with ADHD. All my life suffering so excited to begin the journey for a better life. Got prescribed...

Hello! Happy to join :) Im 43M and yesterday diagnosed with ADHD. All my life su...

manati78

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Vyvanse vs. SSRI interaction

My doc just put me on Vyvanse, 10 mg, to start with. I was on non-stimulants before and they did not do a thing for me for my ADHD. When I took the 10 mg...

My doc just put me on Vyvanse, 10 mg, to start with. I was on non-stimulants bef...

dede2012

•3 years ago

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Can’t afford to lose weight… any medication available?

Does anyone knows of any ADHD medication that does not makes me loose my appetite? I am pretty skinny as it is, and can’t afford to loose any weight.

Does anyone knows of any ADHD medication that does not makes me loose my appetit...

Jauge

•3 years ago

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Did Adderall break my brain?

In my late 30s I wanted an Adderall prescription as a way to lose weight, but then it turned out I really had pretty severe ADHD. After 18 months I was up to...

In my late 30s I wanted an Adderall prescription as a way to lose weight, but th...

katyb0baty

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Constant Neck and Back Pain

Hi, does anyone else have constant neck, shoulder, and back pain? I don't know if it's directly related to my ADHD or if it's because of stress? Although my...

Hi, does anyone else have constant neck, shoulder, and back pain? I don't know i...

Hidden

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Terrible Insomnia w/ Adderall XR

Anyone else experience terrible insomnia from Adderall XR? How did you get over it? I'm averaging 4 hours of sleep, unless I take an Ambian, which is not...

Anyone else experience terrible insomnia from Adderall XR? How did you get over...

Stoneman60

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Switching from ritalin to concerta

Hi! I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD and have been taking ritalin for a few months but have decided to try out concerta to try avoid the peaks and...

Hi! I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD and have been taking ritalin for a fe...

roblu

•3 years ago

7 Replies

How do others cope with major changes?

It’s only recently I’ve lived on my own, having previously looked after mum here. She’s now needing to live in a care home. I’ve struggled massively to adjust...

It’s only recently I’ve lived on my own, having previously looked after mum here...

Bagpuss21

•3 years ago

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Started medication - overall it's... okay.

I understand that for many people the use of medication can be a powerful moment, and certainly I've read a lot of posts about this. How it was 'glasses for...

I understand that for many people the use of medication can be a powerful moment...

Tarknassus

•3 years ago

7 Replies

ADHD + Epilepsy

How do you deal with the two?

mckinley90

•3 years ago

1 Reply

why do i have to be “ less” ADHD?!

employers will post jobs and say “ we dont discriminate due to gender, disabilities, etc. but thats not true. if a person has lung cancer n coughs alot its...

employers will post jobs and say “ we dont discriminate due to gender, disabili...

wtfadhd

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Just a "vent" thing, New here

So I'm 19 years old and got diagnosed with ADHD last year. There's been a lot of people that have been telling me that they knew that I may have had it before...

So I'm 19 years old and got diagnosed with ADHD last year. There's been a lot of...

anonymous_college

•3 years ago

1 Reply

What is Happening

I posted a couple of times , but just wanted to follow, as things just keep taking turns that I don’t or can’t understand . As said before , lost my far 4...

I posted a couple of times , but just wanted to follow, as things just keep taki...

Colls47

•3 years ago

4 Replies

What is happening?!

Hello. About a year and a half ago, I was referred to a Psychiatrist amd Therapist for Anxiety and Depression. I have subsequently recieved 6 different...

Hello. About a year and a half ago, I was referred to a Psychiatrist amd Therapi...

WilliamHale

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling overwhelmed

Since Covid hit, I've been feeling very overwhelmed. I feel like I can't get myself back into a routine of any sort and things just pile up. I have very little...

Since Covid hit, I've been feeling very overwhelmed. I feel like I can't get mys...

Squirrel_mom

•3 years ago

9 Replies

ADHD Evaluation via online

Hi everyone, my name is Martin, from Ecuador.. I suspect I have ADHD, probably all my life, here in my country I cannot find real information online about...

Hi everyone, my name is Martin, from Ecuador.. I suspect I have ADHD, probably a...

abadmartin83

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Advice/ Resources for Strengthening Social Skills Anyone?

So I know I’ve had some pretty significant struggles with making friends and interacting with people for pretty much my whole life. I’ve gotten better but it’s...

So I know I’ve had some pretty significant struggles with making friends and int...

Snow_Bunting

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Loneliness

Having adhd, how can we explain to others our difficulties. Our intentions are from the bottom of our hearts but our actions at times makes us too difficult...

Having adhd, how can we explain to others our difficulties. Our intentions are f...

JW621

•3 years ago

8 Replies

here's a question to throw out there...... being that many of us who live with ADHD have difficulty with relationships...

Are there any dating sights to find like-minded partners??? As an older person who grew up before adhad was a thing, when a learning disability was perceived...

Are there any dating sights to find like-minded partners??? As an older person ...

peaceneeded

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Worsening depression

Hi, have posted a couple of times . 47, many life events , lost mum in June which seems to be causing me some real deep loss feelings, more than when my father...

Hi, have posted a couple of times . 47, many life events , lost mum in June whic...

Colls47

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Rock bottom... or close to

I seriously need help, as in... I'm almost done. I'm past 40... the diagnosis came 4 years ago after working through tests, questions etc. At the time a...

I seriously need help, as in... I'm almost done. I'm past 40... the diagnosis c...

JustMentallyLazy

•3 years ago

13 Replies

I feel pretty lost

I'm new to this and I've never actually joined a support group ever. I have been unofficially diagnosed with ADHD for about 2 years. I feel like I've taken...

I'm new to this and I've never actually joined a support group ever. I have been...

Anonymous-narwhal

•3 years ago

21 Replies

ADHD medication - does the side effects get better?

Hi all, I'm 25 years old (f) I've just recently been diagnosed with ADHD. I started Elvanse (30mg) on Monday. First of all I can't sleep at all, I was having...

Hi all, I'm 25 years old (f) I've just recently been diagnosed with ADHD. I star...

jessie-ann96

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Life keeps giving

Life keeps giving to me . 47, diagnosed few months back , lost mum in June dad 4 years ago etc , won’t go over it all again as already posted .I was tried on...

Life keeps giving to me . 47, diagnosed few months back , lost mum in June dad 4...

Colls47

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Frustrations with my psychiatrist/am I overreacting?

I've had adhd practically my entire life. It got to a debilitating point by the time I was 15 where I had to put my entire life on hold. Long story but I'm 22...

I've had adhd practically my entire life. It got to a debilitating point by the ...

amiperfectnow

•3 years ago

2 Replies

I don't want to go to the psychologist

Since I was 13 I knew I had ADHD, and Anxiety disorder told my mother and in my culture they used to hit children to "cure" them, I tried but she had this...

Since I was 13 I knew I had ADHD, and Anxiety disorder told my mother and in my ...

MoonPie2

•3 years ago

1 Reply

finding my voice

I was diagnosed a week ago, at 51. I have been with my husband for 30 years and he is my opposite, he is structured, organised, methodical, logical. Due to...

I was diagnosed a week ago, at 51. I have been with my husband for 30 years and ...

Louloubelle26

•3 years ago

12 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for September 2021

What's going on in my head?

Should I disclose my ADHD in the Extenuating Circumstances statement for graduate school application to the University of Minnesota?

Is anyone else have a spouse with ADHD also.

Concerta 36 first day… energy and more accute eyesight… am i crazy?

Vyvanse vs. SSRI interaction

Can’t afford to lose weight… any medication available?

Did Adderall break my brain?

Constant Neck and Back Pain

Terrible Insomnia w/ Adderall XR

Switching from ritalin to concerta

How do others cope with major changes?

Started medication - overall it's... okay.

ADHD + Epilepsy

why do i have to be “ less” ADHD?!

Just a "vent" thing, New here

What is Happening

What is happening?!

Feeling overwhelmed

ADHD Evaluation via online

Advice/ Resources for Strengthening Social Skills Anyone?

Loneliness

here's a question to throw out there...... being that many of us who live with ADHD have difficulty with relationships...

Worsening depression

Rock bottom... or close to

I feel pretty lost

ADHD medication - does the side effects get better?

Life keeps giving

Frustrations with my psychiatrist/am I overreacting?

I don't want to go to the psychologist

finding my voice

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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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