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What time is meeting tonight

Is this the codes for 9 pm I just downloaded zoom not to familiar but definitely want to check it out please someone pm me

Is this the codes for 9 pm I just downloaded zoom not to familiar but definitely...

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•2 years ago

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CHADDS

I tried to sign up but, phone numbers are not good. One did go through but didn't reach anyone. I'm Leary about adding my bank card info to this. I would love...

I tried to sign up but, phone numbers are not good. One did go through but didn'...

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•2 years ago

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Update been wanting to update all week.

I got in to counseling visit best one I ever had. I just got in there and I said we're not going to talk about the past anymore when I come in here we're going...

I got in to counseling visit best one I ever had. I just got in there and I said...

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•2 years ago

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Starting Zoloft and a new job... when to take adderall again?

Hey yall! So I’ve been taking Adderall XR (15mg) and prescribed IR to take when needed for adhd (inattentive). The combo works well for me but my psych put me...

Hey yall! So I’ve been taking Adderall XR (15mg) and prescribed IR to take when ...

humble-rasberry

•2 years ago

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I'm feeling alone

So I have been having confidence issues as of late in regards of just transferring to a 4 year university as a junior and going towards a career path into...

So I have been having confidence issues as of late in regards of just transferri...

Littleblue865

•2 years ago

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Adderall dosage

I understand that the suggested adult dose is 20 mg/day. I'll ask my doc, but I thought I'd ask her about starting at 5 mg and titrate up to see how it goes....

I understand that the suggested adult dose is 20 mg/day. I'll ask my doc, but I ...

J1Vegas

•2 years ago

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A Day in the Life of Someone with ADHD

Hi all! I came across this video and related to it so much! I thought you might enjoy it, feel validated, and want to share it with loved ones who you want to...

Hi all! I came across this video and related to it so much! I thought you might ...

DW44

•2 years ago

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Is it normal for Concerta to feel like it's doing nothing?

I have recently switched to Concerta, and I feel like I did when I was not medicated. I am usually on a generic brand of methylphenidate, called Teva....

I have recently switched to Concerta, and I feel like I did when I was not medic...

MTA-

•2 years ago

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Will my anxiety ever go away

I have anxiety 😥, it’s never disappearing

Add2021

•2 years ago

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Patsey009

Hi, thank you so much for all the replies. I am so sick of medication and would like to try some sort of 'therapy' for my ADD/ADHD/OCD/DEPRESSION. I'm...

Hi, thank you so much for all the replies. I am so sick of medication and would...

PATSEY999

•2 years ago

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How much support to give?

That's financial support... not emotional. My daughter is 26 and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. She did OK in school and went to college. No one ever...

That's financial support... not emotional. My daughter is 26 and was recently di...

Fett

•2 years ago

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On Ritalin, wondering if it has stopped working

Hi, folks, I was diagnosed with adult ADD about 2 years ago at the age of 50. I was prescribed Ritalin 30 mg a day. Ritalin gave me my life back in so many...

Hi, folks, I was diagnosed with adult ADD about 2 years ago at the age of 50. I...

AltoSax72

•2 years ago

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First post since my ADHD diagnosis last month

I am new to this space, diagnosed with ADHD recently. I have always had a difficult time keeping staying employed at desk jobs. Now I know why. I am sad, glad,...

I am new to this space, diagnosed with ADHD recently. I have always had a diffic...

d39592d

•2 years ago

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Elvanse, Dexamfetamine sulfate and sleep

Hi there I have been building up on Elvanse from 30mg -70mg and think it is fantastic. It reduces my overwhelm, I stop faffing, I stop beating myself up and my...

Hi there I have been building up on Elvanse from 30mg -70mg and think it is fant...

Hopeandsleep

•2 years ago

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Lithium and Bipolar 2

I was first diagnosed with Bipolar 2. Prescribed Lithium about 10 years ago. Got off of that drug, after also being diagnosed with ADHD (which I have always...

I was first diagnosed with Bipolar 2. Prescribed Lithium about 10 years ago. G...

Squidney

•2 years ago

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Wet hair

I really dislike wet hair touching me, even my own. Specifically, while doing dishes which I hate with a passion in the first place. I figure, it has to do...

I really dislike wet hair touching me, even my own. Specifically, while doing d...

ShortyKat

•2 years ago

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Dealing with insomnia

I'm consulting my doc about ADHD meds, and I know that stimulants (and some non-stimulants) can cause insomnia. The standard advice seems to be to take the...

I'm consulting my doc about ADHD meds, and I know that stimulants (and some non-...

J1Vegas

•2 years ago

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About anxiety & ADHD

Any advice on certain medical prescriptions that help w anxiety and ADHD together? I can even sleep :( Thank You-Patty (ho-hum)

Any advice on certain medical prescriptions that help w anxiety and ADHD togethe...

PATSEY009

•2 years ago

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Long term effects of adderall

Any long term affects of adderall use? How can it affect brain in long term? I was on adderall briefly and my doctor just discontinued it because of side...

Any long term affects of adderall use? How can it affect brain in long term? I ...

Cham845

•2 years ago

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Help, support, anything??

Hi all, I'm new here and really searching for some ADD support. I don't have the money to see a therapist but I really need to. Does anyone know of any free...

Hi all, I'm new here and really searching for some ADD support. I don't have th...

Ryan34

•2 years ago

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Good morning

Just wanted to say good morning to all. Hopefully today i try going back to Dr. I just need to stick with it til they find something that works for me. I...

Just wanted to say good morning to all. Hopefully today i try going back to Dr. ...

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•2 years ago

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I need some kind words please

After years of struggling with self diagnosed depression and anxiety and “dealing” with it on my own I have finally sought out professional help. I was...

After years of struggling with self diagnosed depression and anxiety and “dealin...

ADHD_GABBBY

•2 years ago

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Has any adult tried Jornay PM

Today I went to see my doctor and after going over my history and diagnosis she decided to try me on Jornay PM 20 mg to start. She feels like the way it is...

Today I went to see my doctor and after going over my history and diagnosis she ...

Graves1022

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Did having ADHD make school miserable for you? Do the effects ever go away?

I'm 24 now and not entirely sure how I graduated high school or college. Not being able to keep up with homework or pay attention in class and missing school...

I'm 24 now and not entirely sure how I graduated high school or college. Not bei...

Nleor623

•2 years ago

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are there any 12-step style meet ups for ADHD?

12-step meetings are a lifelong process for people who have a disease of some sort of addiction. For people to tell stories and gain structure in their life....

12-step meetings are a lifelong process for people who have a disease of some so...

joshbeau

•2 years ago

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Over the counter meds

Has anyone tried any of the over the counter meds. Was searching hyper focus because I never herd of this term. I found alot of over the counter meds but...

Has anyone tried any of the over the counter meds. Was searching hyper focus bec...

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•2 years ago

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DEAR CHADD: How to regain user trust & brand reputation:

Dear CHADD: Fix your mistake and regain user trust by running your own user to user forums on your own website; where people see the CHADD.org name, vs...

Dear CHADD: Fix your mistake and regain user trust by running your own user to ...

quicksite

•2 years ago

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Stress from ADHD has caused most of my physical injuries

Hi I was wondering if any one else has similar issues to myself. I was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD at 50 years. I was very hyperactive as a child and still...

Hi I was wondering if any one else has similar issues to myself. I was diagnosed...

Fred2001

•2 years ago

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Cold hands?

Day 2 of trying medication for my ADHD. So far the only symptoms from the meds that I've noticed are that about 40mins after my morning pill, the top of my...

Day 2 of trying medication for my ADHD. So far the only symptoms from the meds t...

SCR4MBLES

•2 years ago

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Sick of feeling like a tightly wound spring...

I'm new here... Diagnosed 4 and a half years ago when I started my degree in social work. I have always been emotionally unstable and would go from 0 to...

I'm new here... Diagnosed 4 and a half years ago when I started my degree in soc...

TightlyWoundSpring

•2 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for February 2022

What time is meeting tonight

CHADDS

Update been wanting to update all week.

Starting Zoloft and a new job... when to take adderall again?

I'm feeling alone

Adderall dosage

A Day in the Life of Someone with ADHD

Is it normal for Concerta to feel like it's doing nothing?

Will my anxiety ever go away

Patsey009

How much support to give?

On Ritalin, wondering if it has stopped working

First post since my ADHD diagnosis last month

Elvanse, Dexamfetamine sulfate and sleep

Lithium and Bipolar 2

Wet hair

Dealing with insomnia

About anxiety & ADHD

Long term effects of adderall

Help, support, anything??

Good morning

I need some kind words please

Has any adult tried Jornay PM

Did having ADHD make school miserable for you? Do the effects ever go away?

are there any 12-step style meet ups for ADHD?

Over the counter meds

DEAR CHADD: How to regain user trust & brand reputation:

Stress from ADHD has caused most of my physical injuries

Cold hands?

Sick of feeling like a tightly wound spring...

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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