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Meds no go

I’ve tried multiple stimulants ssri’s snri’s or whatever they are. Let’s just say I’ve tried all the acronyms, stimulants and emotional suppressants. I...

I’ve tried multiple stimulants ssri’s snri’s or whatever they are. Let’s just ...

Spacehead

•2 years ago

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College student struggling with ADHD?

How do I know if I have ADHD? I used to be a 4.0 student in high school and now I am about to fail out of college. I have started to notice more symptoms of...

How do I know if I have ADHD? I used to be a 4.0 student in high school and now ...

merc30

•2 years ago

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PMDD

I’m just becoming aware that I have PMDD. It’s scary as hell. I feel alone, crazy, and embarrassed. I don’t remember having these episodes before I stopped...

I’m just becoming aware that I have PMDD. It’s scary as hell. I feel alone, craz...

Luslucille

•2 years ago

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Day 6 of concerta. Why am I SO tired?!

I have suffered my whole life with adhd and finally pushed myself to get help when I noticed my 10 year old and 9 year can better manage life and keep things...

I have suffered my whole life with adhd and finally pushed myself to get help wh...

Ambhc283

•2 years ago

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I have my first appointment with a psychiatrist on Tuesday for medication adjustment and ADHD testing. Does anyone know what I can expect?

I am a 44 year old doctoral candidate in the Department of History at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. My therapist believes that I have ADHD but...

I am a 44 year old doctoral candidate in the Department of History at the Univer...

rmsmi28

•2 years ago

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constantly embarassed - anyone relate?

Today I went out for dinner and it took an hour before for someone told me that my tag was still on my shirt. I just cant stop thinking about how many people...

Today I went out for dinner and it took an hour before for someone told me that ...

humble-rasberry

•2 years ago

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help please

Hi everybody, my name is soufiane im 23 years old from morocco, lately i was scrolling on my instagram page when i saw a meme about ADHD patiens, at the...

Hi everybody, my name is soufiane im 23 years old from morocco, lately i was scr...

Soufiane

•2 years ago

1 Reply

"Let's learn more about ADULT ADHD"

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a complex neurological disorder that refers to the persistence of attention deficit disorder associated with...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a complex neurological disorder tha...

nazanin_m

•2 years ago

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ADHD and RLS

Does anyone else suffer, and I do mean suffer, from restless leg syndrome? I take gabapentin every night. I thought I read somewhere that there is an increased...

Does anyone else suffer, and I do mean suffer, from restless leg syndrome? I tak...

JLBowman

•2 years ago

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Where do I go to get a diagnosis?

So my counselor advised me to go to a psychiatrist to get a diagnosis as she thinks I have ADHD but can't diagnose herself - at least is not allowed to on the...

So my counselor advised me to go to a psychiatrist to get a diagnosis as she thi...

Chickadee1

•2 years ago

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Just diagnosed… questions about medication

Hello! I was recently dx because I Initially thought my relationship was struggling because my partner had adhd (he does), but after some research I noticed I...

Hello! I was recently dx because I Initially thought my relationship was struggl...

mabsmino

•2 years ago

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Is it an ADHD trait to gain psychosomatic issues every time i start something new?

Yeah so i am John from germany and i am new here. This is the one question i am really asking myself. for example i remember founding my company in 2015 and...

Yeah so i am John from germany and i am new here. This is the one question i am ...

john_white

•2 years ago

1 Reply

NEW APP DESIGNED FOR ADHD - A PERSONAL ASSISTANT, LIGHTBULB

Hi Community, Through the link is the landing page for our beta testing app called Lightbulb. This is a university project with the aim to obtain email...

Hi Community, Through the link is the landing page for our beta testing app call...

Lightbulb_Schedul

•2 years ago

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Just started Vyvanse. Any tips?

I was recently prescribed Vyvanse by my psychiatrist who seems to think that I don't have ADHD and that I only have mild symptoms of it. I hate to say she's...

I was recently prescribed Vyvanse by my psychiatrist who seems to think that I d...

theredplanet

•2 years ago

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Is my medicine working?

I have been on Adderall for ADHD for about a year and a half, same time as I was diagnosed. I started out on 30mg extended release. I was on that dose for the...

I have been on Adderall for ADHD for about a year and a half, same time as I was...

stingray_lover

•2 years ago

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New here with questions

Hello! Undiagnosed/unmedicated. Can ADD actually prevent a person from preparing a small meal? As if it's too much trouble or too much effort? Thank you.

Hello! Undiagnosed/unmedicated. Can ADD actually prevent a person from prepari...

Quilter470

•2 years ago

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My attempt to visually present adhd / add

Another post, by Purplefuzz, gave me inspiration to try and visualize what is going on in my brain during the "ups and downs" of our cycle. I would love to be...

Another post, by Purplefuzz, gave me inspiration to try and visualize what is go...

JustMentallyLazy

•2 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Who Are the Social Media Influencers Reducing ADHD Stigma?

Who are you following on social media? Popular influencers can help to shape your understanding of ADHD. Read "Who Are the Social Media Influencers Reducing...

Who are you following on social media? Popular influencers can help to shape you...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•2 years ago

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New ADHD guy who thought he had copy pasted everything over from what he wrote in word, but FORGOT the last two paragraphs.

And my last question. From my understanding and what I’ve read and watched, even if medication does help you, it’s not going to help you with everything in...

And my last question. From my understanding and what I’ve read and watched, even...

Kembali

•2 years ago

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RSD, it is really a crippling disadvantage! Do you have stories and comments on how you deal with it?

Since I was a kid, I was always labelled as someone really passionate, kind, a gentleman, but after the initial impression, I was found as someone not worth of...

Since I was a kid, I was always labelled as someone really passionate, kind, a g...

Daniel_1976

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Adderall Questions

Hi guys. My roommate is about to start taking Adderall for the first time and she is very nervous about it. She was originally on Zoloft 50mg once a day but is...

Hi guys. My roommate is about to start taking Adderall for the first time and sh...

lavender212

•2 years ago

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Resources for Part Time Work

Took an early out 7 years ago. Struggle with structure and a sense of belonging. Working or being of service a few hours a week really helps. It's a challenge...

Took an early out 7 years ago. Struggle with structure and a sense of belonging....

Adele56

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Joining the community!

Hi, everyone! I was ADHD diagnosed and medicated at 44 years old; I'd coped well with this for 3 months, then struggled with anxiety and sleeping disorders....

Hi, everyone! I was ADHD diagnosed and medicated at 44 years old; I'd coped well...

Daniel_1976

•2 years ago

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In need of information on everyday living

Does any one else have problems at home when it comes to communicating with their significant other for simple things. It has gotten so bad that my boyfriend...

Does any one else have problems at home when it comes to communicating with thei...

Muneca48

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Impulsivity and other adhd issues

Hello guys Im looking for any helpful information/resources about how to manage : executive function/ impulsivity - intrusive thoughts/ stopping the need to...

Hello guys Im looking for any helpful information/resources about how to manage ...

Maz-haze

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Delayed my ADHD diagnosis for 5years

Hey everyone! I’m feeling weird right now for asking help from people I don’t know on the internet, don’t get me wrong, it’s just my first time doing this! So,...

Hey everyone! I’m feeling weird right now for asking help from people I don’t kn...

Dinosaur_Guy

•2 years ago

11 Replies

ADHD coaching

I am looking for a video to learn how to coach an ADHD adult. My wife is having trouble getting her life together and she asked me to help her. Any idea about...

I am looking for a video to learn how to coach an ADHD adult. My wife is having ...

Enoch64

•2 years ago

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Adult with ADD and high blood pressure with stimulants.

So I went on Adderall this summer and while I really thought it was going well for my ADHD I found my blood pressure went through the roof. Anybody else have...

So I went on Adderall this summer and while I really thought it was going well f...

Phenomena

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Adhd meds

Hey All, I was diagnosed 2 years ago and I'm on the meds. The problem is that by 4 or 5pm I get really grumpy with a terrible headache and I don't function...

Hey All, I was diagnosed 2 years ago and I'm on the meds. The problem is that by...

LIgal

•2 years ago

5 Replies

AD(H)D online support meetings

I am looking for online support meetings for people with ADD/ADHD you don’t need to pay for. If anyone knows anything I would be so grateful, thanks! :)

I am looking for online support meetings for people with ADD/ADHD you don’t need...

travelbugwithadd

•2 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for November 2021

Meds no go

College student struggling with ADHD?

PMDD

Day 6 of concerta. Why am I SO tired?!

I have my first appointment with a psychiatrist on Tuesday for medication adjustment and ADHD testing. Does anyone know what I can expect?

constantly embarassed - anyone relate?

help please

"Let's learn more about ADULT ADHD"

ADHD and RLS

Where do I go to get a diagnosis?

Just diagnosed… questions about medication

Is it an ADHD trait to gain psychosomatic issues every time i start something new?

NEW APP DESIGNED FOR ADHD - A PERSONAL ASSISTANT, LIGHTBULB

Just started Vyvanse. Any tips?

Is my medicine working?

New here with questions

My attempt to visually present adhd / add

ADHD Weekly -- Who Are the Social Media Influencers Reducing ADHD Stigma?

New ADHD guy who thought he had copy pasted everything over from what he wrote in word, but FORGOT the last two paragraphs.

RSD, it is really a crippling disadvantage! Do you have stories and comments on how you deal with it?

Adderall Questions

Resources for Part Time Work

Joining the community!

In need of information on everyday living

Impulsivity and other adhd issues

Delayed my ADHD diagnosis for 5years

ADHD coaching

Adult with ADD and high blood pressure with stimulants.

Adhd meds

AD(H)D online support meetings

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

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