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ADHD medication and hair loss

Hi, Just wondering if anybody else has experienced hair loss as a side effect of taking ADHD meds, specifically methylphenidate (Concerta)? I've not been on it...

Hi, Just wondering if anybody else has experienced hair loss as a side effect of...

ongaku666

•2 years ago

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Lost in the grocery store, anyone?

Today I went to the grocery store. On my way (while also listening to an audio book on living life well with ADHD) I repeated over and over the few items I...

Today I went to the grocery store. On my way (while also listening to an audio ...

lemonspeaks

•2 years ago

9 Replies

How to improve

I was diagnosed with ADHD two years ago and I feel like I can't improve at work, anxiety is killing me because I can't make progress at all, I don't know how...

I was diagnosed with ADHD two years ago and I feel like I can't improve at work,...

write234

•2 years ago

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What was I prescribed?

I found a pharmacy that has brand Ritalin in stock. But not 20mg which is what I have been taking. They said they have brand 10 mg tablets. Does anyone know if...

I found a pharmacy that has brand Ritalin in stock. But not 20mg which is what I...

Allie501

•2 years ago

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Elvanse - 1st day. Feeling weird..

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with ADHD at 35 years of age. I didn’t realise till now that in the past, I was self-medicating by using recreational drugs. I...

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with ADHD at 35 years of age. I didn’t realise till...

HansyD

•2 years ago

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First post - don't know where to start looking for help

I have always been what I referred to as hyper, type A, etc. Over 30 years ago I had an overactive thyroid which I received radiation treatment for and put on...

I have always been what I referred to as hyper, type A, etc. Over 30 years ago ...

hotstuff359

•2 years ago

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Welp... ADHD, here we go.

I'm a psychotherapist who has had zero idea that I have ADHD. Yesterday I was diagnosed with ADHD, combined type. You'd think I would've sensed this within...

I'm a psychotherapist who has had zero idea that I have ADHD. Yesterday I was d...

lemonspeaks

•2 years ago

14 Replies

The Raising of RSDs Ugly Head

So I'm really new here and I've been looking for a support group I can physically attend but none exist where I live. So here I am. Recently ADHD diagnosed...

So I'm really new here and I've been looking for a support group I can physicall...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Ritalin shortage

My prescription for brand Ritalin is due tomorrow. My doctor ordered it with my pharmacy early so it would be ready for pick up on time. So today I get a text...

My prescription for brand Ritalin is due tomorrow. My doctor ordered it with my ...

Allie501

•2 years ago

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New here. General greeting.

I'm a 72-year-old retired man. As a student, I knew I was smart enough, but I was forever losing my assignments and textbooks, forgetting when stuff was due,...

I'm a 72-year-old retired man. As a student, I knew I was smart enough, but I wa...

WriterRLJ

•2 years ago

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How do you deal with... feeling like you never have time for anything?

Time blindness is a common symptom of ADHD... It describes the way that when you're hyperfocussing (or dissaccioating) you don't notice the passage of time....

Time blindness is a common symptom of ADHD... It describes the way that when you...

MTA-

•2 years ago

9 Replies

I will appreciate some advices and help pls

I was dating someone with ADHD, I really felt in love with him, I did everything to understand his situation and I was willing to go through and struggle. I...

I was dating someone with ADHD, I really felt in love with him, I did everything...

B907

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Do you get therapy?

I was in line for months to get ADHD therapy, and its not what I expected. She is a social worker and it's much more like what I imagine the stereotype of...

I was in line for months to get ADHD therapy, and its not what I expected. She i...

Blue_186281_red

•2 years ago

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My daughter "diagnosis" and prescribed Vyvanse

This is in reference to my daughter not myself. About a year ago now I was told my daughter had ADHD as the teachers noticed her jumping up and down and...

This is in reference to my daughter not myself. About a year ago now I was told ...

tiltondsara

•2 years ago

6 Replies

About to be fired

After 11 months at a new job, my boss after several verbal reprimands, gave me a 30 day performance notice. I never disclosed that I had ADD but did go out for...

After 11 months at a new job, my boss after several verbal reprimands, gave me a...

Fallgirl

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Looking for a Men's/Father's Group that meets in Santa Monica

I'm looking for a Men's/Fathers' Group that meets in person in Santa Monica, California. Doesn't have to be solely focused on ADHD.

I'm looking for a Men's/Fathers' Group that meets in person in Santa Monica, Cal...

Trebianno

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Having untreated ADD while Fire Department training

Hello, I am new here and wanted to share a little about myself. I was diagnosed with ADD as a child and took Ritalin for about 3 years, but did not like the...

Hello, I am new here and wanted to share a little about myself. I was diagnosed ...

LaughingLatka

•2 years ago

9 Replies

ADHD coach in Long Island, NY (Suffolk County)?

Looking for an in-person ADHD health coach in Suffolk County, NY. This is for my 19 year old daughter with ADHD. Anyone?

Looking for an in-person ADHD health coach in Suffolk County, NY. This is for m...

suzyc13126

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Alcohol & ADHD Meds

Hi, I'm new here. I'm 46 and was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD recently. I was prescribed Elvanse (Vyvanse) 30 mg which is helping ever so slightly but...

Hi, I'm new here. I'm 46 and was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD recently. I ...

Chick1976

•2 years ago

26 Replies

ADHD education, support, and advocacy organization for Western Massachusetts

Free support groups for parents and adults, resources and more at: valleyadhd.org

Free support groups for parents and adults, resources and more at: valleyadhd.or...

woolfarmer

•2 years ago

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Accountability

I am looking for a compassionate and friendly accountability partner that can assist me with my ADHD journey

I am looking for a compassionate and friendly accountability partner that can as...

Sisi22

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Connecting in Dallas #ADHD2022

The ADHD community meets this weekend—in Dallas and online—in a truly global hybrid gathering. Are you there or online? Let us know! Read about the conference...

The ADHD community meets this weekend—in Dallas and online—in a truly global hyb...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•2 years ago

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social justice sensitivity?

Hey tribe, ive always been super interested in social justice- to the point where i piss my own colleagues off bc i think they are being vanilla sheep. lol...

Hey tribe, ive always been super interested in social justice- to the point whe...

wtfadhd

•2 years ago

12 Replies

What should I expect from a diagnosis

Hi, I'm 48 yrs old and Im awaiting an appointment for a diagnosis on the NHS. I already knew I'd could be waiting 2 years. Anyway I spoke to my doctor and he...

Hi, I'm 48 yrs old and Im awaiting an appointment for a diagnosis on the NHS. I ...

daverussell

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Hi Everyone - just diagnosed at 50

wow I cant believe I have finally found an answer to so many things I had no idea were related to adhd. my brother was diagnosed as a child but did not receive...

wow I cant believe I have finally found an answer to so many things I had no ide...

whycantidothis

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Resources for Aging?

Getting older, I see overlap between symptoms of aging and symptoms of ADHD, mainly in areas having to do with executive functioning. I am 78, and used to get...

Getting older, I see overlap between symptoms of aging and symptoms of ADHD, mai...

Matagiri

•2 years ago

11 Replies

ADHD and social anxiety

Hi, I recently have identified that a reason I feel uncomfortable socially is because I feel people don’t understand my ADHD. I mean I don’t understand it...

Hi, I recently have identified that a reason I feel uncomfortable socially is be...

Purplepia

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Zoom ADD Coach

Hi! I'm a small business owner and looking for ADD Coaching on a weekly basis to support my business development goals. Looking for a few names to interview....

Hi! I'm a small business owner and looking for ADD Coaching on a weekly basis t...

Ezra_H

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Is my medication still working???

Quick underlying information - I am a 54yr old male who was diagnosed with ADHD about 3 years ago by a licensed professional, with an emphasis on the...

Quick underlying information - I am a 54yr old male who was diagnosed with A...

TwitchyJumpy

•2 years ago

1 Reply

L-tyrosine: any thoughts?? 💭

I’m awaiting meds (probably January)… in the meantime I’d read that L-Tyrosine can be helpful for dopamine release. I ordered some and took one but didn’t...

I’m awaiting meds (probably January)… in the meantime I’d read that L-Tyrosine c...

ADDandMe

•2 years ago

2 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for November 2022

ADHD medication and hair loss

Lost in the grocery store, anyone?

How to improve

What was I prescribed?

Elvanse - 1st day. Feeling weird..

First post - don't know where to start looking for help

Welp... ADHD, here we go.

The Raising of RSDs Ugly Head

Ritalin shortage

New here. General greeting.

How do you deal with... feeling like you never have time for anything?

I will appreciate some advices and help pls

Do you get therapy?

My daughter "diagnosis" and prescribed Vyvanse

About to be fired

Looking for a Men's/Father's Group that meets in Santa Monica

Having untreated ADD while Fire Department training

ADHD coach in Long Island, NY (Suffolk County)?

Alcohol & ADHD Meds

ADHD education, support, and advocacy organization for Western Massachusetts

Accountability

Connecting in Dallas #ADHD2022

social justice sensitivity?

What should I expect from a diagnosis

Hi Everyone - just diagnosed at 50

Resources for Aging?

ADHD and social anxiety

Zoom ADD Coach

Is my medication still working???

L-tyrosine: any thoughts?? 💭

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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