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Movies about ADHD

Anyone here knows any movie or series where characters have ADHD? 🎬

Mikk1

•2 years ago

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Are stimulants suppose to be temporary or lifelong?

When I was on Concerta XR I ended up at the highest dosage and it did nothing for me every step of the way. I then got on Adderall 10mg IR and it was amazing...

When I was on Concerta XR I ended up at the highest dosage and it did nothing fo...

Pianoplayer28

•2 years ago

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Rant: I live inside a rock tumbler / emotional dysregulation / med process frustration/ Vyvance shockingly $$$$

Just need to vent a little bit to people who get it. I am feeling so overwhelmed and frustrated today. After 4 weeks on 10mg Adderall, I told my psychiatrist...

Just need to vent a little bit to people who get it. I am feeling so overwhelmed...

harriet09

•2 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- ADHD Benefits in the Workplace

There are times when ADHD symptoms can help you in your career. A strengths-based approach to treatment can help your talents shine. Learn how you can make it...

There are times when ADHD symptoms can help you in your career. A strengths-base...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•2 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Pursuing Your Passion or Purpose When You Have ADHD

ADHD symptoms don’t have to prevent you from following your passion or purpose where it leads. Get tips on how to pursue what is important to you at...

ADHD symptoms don’t have to prevent you from following your passion or purpose w...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•2 years ago

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Coping with interruptions and hyperfocus?

Hello, I'm new here. I'm an older adult never formally diagnosed but always felt on the spectrum. Just found out about hyperfocus and ADHD and suddenly...

Hello, I'm new here. I'm an older adult never formally diagnosed but always fel...

MrQuest

•2 years ago

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Choices about school studies and job in relation to ADHD

The different branches of studies (at school or university) could be divided for sure according to our preferences and interests, but also according to the...

The different branches of studies (at school or university) could be divided for...

Mikk1

•2 years ago

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Difficulties with foreign languages

Do persons with ADHD/ADD have more difficulties with foreign languages? Maybe due to lack of memory or whatever else reason.

Do persons with ADHD/ADD have more difficulties with foreign languages? Maybe du...

Mikk1

•2 years ago

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Need referral to DFW psychiatrist for continuing care

DFW area ADD Psychiatrist My current doctor, who has been treating me for 2 decades plans to retire soon. I have been on a stimulant regimen that has worked...

DFW area ADD Psychiatrist My current doctor, who has been treating me for 2 deca...

mbhalb1

•2 years ago

1 Reply

How do you "break" your hyperfocus when you need to do other tasks?

Hi everyone! I am new to this site - this is such a cool idea for a support group for people with ADHD. I was recently diagnosed but have been struggling with...

Hi everyone! I am new to this site - this is such a cool idea for a support grou...

BreeMary

•2 years ago

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Know of any reliable/trusted site to find psychiatrists near me?

So im kind of new here and I really really need your help... I've been battling for a year and half now to find a place test if I have ADHD and if so provide...

So im kind of new here and I really really need your help... I've been battling ...

Polskaissuper

•2 years ago

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Any Add therapists in Clearwater?

Any suggestions for add therapist with needed diagnosis around Clearwater Florida please?

Any suggestions for add therapist with needed diagnosis around Clearwater Florid...

Silver2022

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Also positive aspects, not only problems to be corrected with medicines

Hi. I am reading these posts and I see many very well balanced considerations about many matters. I think this can be a great help for who has practical...

Hi. I am reading these posts and I see many very well balanced considerations ab...

Mikk1

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Over coming mental blocks

I have been trying to learn programming for the last 3yrs, I have managed to cover alot but when ever I hit a mental block I completely loose focus and give up...

I have been trying to learn programming for the last 3yrs, I have managed to cov...

Ugadhd

•2 years ago

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Artists ADHD and medication

Hi I am a professional artist. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid and prescribed medication (It was ritalin or adderall I can’t remember which, I might have...

Hi I am a professional artist. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid and prescribed...

Doodledoodledoo

•2 years ago

44 Replies

Better with other ADHD persons or better with normal persons?

I have this curiosity. Sometimes persons with ADHD could feel themselves not understood by others. According to own experience do persons with ADHD feel better...

I have this curiosity. Sometimes persons with ADHD could feel themselves not und...

Hidden

•2 years ago

13 Replies

About rules and society

Rules are important, they are needed to allow people to live together in a society or at work, but sometimes there is some misunderstanding about them. Some...

Rules are important, they are needed to allow people to live together in a socie...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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When the meds don't work

I'm a newbie on here, and I've been on the lookout for a community for adult ADHD support that simply discusses life with ADHD. The few groups I've found so...

I'm a newbie on here, and I've been on the lookout for a community for adult ADH...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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How do I handle my anxiety when talking to a new therapist?

My psychiatrist knows me pretty well at this point but I have my first appointment with my new therapist this Monday on the 17th! I’m excited but I’m also...

My psychiatrist knows me pretty well at this point but I have my first appointme...

Pianoplayer28

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Hyper focus

Does any one else only hyper focus when driving?

Ugadhd

•2 years ago

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Adult friends with ADHD

Hi, I have the Attention Decifit Disorder. I'm an adult, from Italy. I'm not looking for help but I'd like to chat with persons similar to me. I see this not...

Hi, I have the Attention Decifit Disorder. I'm an adult, from Italy. I'm not loo...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Best course for newly diagnosed adult with ADHD.

I've just been recently diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 47. I'm looking for an online course to help me manage my ADHD. Any suggestions?

I've just been recently diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 47. I'm looking for an...

BigBabaG

•2 years ago

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Hyper focus

What is hyper focus?

Purplelemonade

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Teetering on the edge

I feel like I am going crazy. For a while I felt like my ADHD meds were great, but recently I feel this intense anger and it scares me. I mean, at the...

I feel like I am going crazy. For a while I felt like my ADHD meds were great, b...

slumbers

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Guardian article about inabilit6 to make decisions

FYI, this short article in the US version of The Guardian outlines difficulties people are having with making decisions since Covid-19 has come around....

FYI, this short article in the US version of The Guardian outlines difficulties ...

Bmint34_

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Looking for group for adults with ADHD

When I filled out my profile, senior woman recently diagnosed with ADHD, I was taken to a group for parents with children with ADHD. Is there a group for...

When I filled out my profile, senior woman recently diagnosed with ADHD, I was t...

Rocky_1999

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Atomoxetine

Hi. I can't remember if I have posted here before. I'm 67 and diagnosed with ADHD, after decades of a bipolar diagnosis. Anyway I take atomoxetine and am...

Hi. I can't remember if I have posted here before. I'm 67 and diagnosed with ADH...

P_killeen

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Has anyone continuously increased their dosage for ADHD meds to the max dose & not feel tolerant to it each time? I'm frustrated.

I'm new to this forum, but I have been on Concerta and have been increasing the dose. Some doses my APRN kept me on for months after saying I felt no long...

I'm new to this forum, but I have been on Concerta and have been increasing the ...

capnjazjaz

•2 years ago

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New everywhere

I am new here. But I feel new and unaccustomed anywhere I go. I do not understand the terrain of my mind and I could never forecast the weather of my moods....

I am new here. But I feel new and unaccustomed anywhere I go. I do not understan...

hamswa

•2 years ago

2 Replies

ADHD affecting my relationship, it could be on the line? Help!!

I think my relationship could be on the line, my partner expresses she needs reassurance verbally and conversations about the future which thought I was...

I think my relationship could be on the line, my partner expresses she needs rea...

ROM177

•2 years ago

10 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for January 2022

Movies about ADHD

Are stimulants suppose to be temporary or lifelong?

Rant: I live inside a rock tumbler / emotional dysregulation / med process frustration/ Vyvance shockingly $$$$

ADHD Weekly -- ADHD Benefits in the Workplace

ADHD Weekly -- Pursuing Your Passion or Purpose When You Have ADHD

Coping with interruptions and hyperfocus?

Choices about school studies and job in relation to ADHD

Difficulties with foreign languages

Need referral to DFW psychiatrist for continuing care

How do you "break" your hyperfocus when you need to do other tasks?

Know of any reliable/trusted site to find psychiatrists near me?

Any Add therapists in Clearwater?

Also positive aspects, not only problems to be corrected with medicines

Over coming mental blocks

Artists ADHD and medication

Better with other ADHD persons or better with normal persons?

About rules and society

When the meds don't work

How do I handle my anxiety when talking to a new therapist?

Hyper focus

Adult friends with ADHD

Best course for newly diagnosed adult with ADHD.

Hyper focus

Teetering on the edge

Guardian article about inabilit6 to make decisions

Looking for group for adults with ADHD

Atomoxetine

Has anyone continuously increased their dosage for ADHD meds to the max dose & not feel tolerant to it each time? I'm frustrated.

New everywhere

ADHD affecting my relationship, it could be on the line? Help!!

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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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