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3rd day of starting Vyvanse

So today is the third morning of me starting Vyvanse and so far I am just exhausted I can barely keep my eyes open neck muscles are sore as if my head is too...

So today is the third morning of me starting Vyvanse and so far I am just exhaus...

NJ67

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Worried about starting doctor/meds due to $$

I work closely with someone who has a doctorate in psychology. He is brilliant and had a lucrative practice before he became suddenly blind due to a botched...

I work closely with someone who has a doctorate in psychology. He is brilliant ...

hotstuff359

•2 years ago

11 Replies

ADHD relief app for kids and adults

Hey everyone! My name is Nitay and I suffer from ADHD for a couple of years now. I happen to be a mobile apps developer, and I have developed an app for kids...

Hey everyone! My name is Nitay and I suffer from ADHD for a couple of years now...

nitay

•2 years ago

4 Replies

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I’ve become a danger to others

I wonder if anyone here has experience with this. I’m an adult with ADHD, diagnosed about 4 yrs ago. My diagnosis came about bc my life was completely in...

I wonder if anyone here has experience with this. I’m an adult with ADHD, diagno...

lubacca

•2 years ago

6 Replies

help with communicating with your doctor about adhd

How do I help my new doctor understand what I need in terms of adult adhd? I was diagnosed at 44, (within the last year) though I’ve pretty much guessed that...

How do I help my new doctor understand what I need in terms of adult adhd? I wa...

Hmblue

•2 years ago

8 Replies

So this just happened

My wife wasn't really happy when I was diagnosed and given Vyvanse. She worried I'd been snatched by the greedy hands of Big Pharma. We've been handling this...

My wife wasn't really happy when I was diagnosed and given Vyvanse. She worried...

Old_Owl

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Mental and medical help

Hello guys I want to use Adderall how I need to know that its right for me

Mohammadak1

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Questions for veterans of Adderall (amphetamine)

I guess my questions has two parts. 1. How many of you are using the name brand Adderall vs. a generic dextloamphetmine? I'm asking because I often feel...

I guess my questions has two parts. 1. How many of you are using the name bra...

mrb3000

•2 years ago

11 Replies

elvanse 6 days

hi , I was on Elvanse 20 mg for 6 days and had some crashes in the evening, but the sixth day was the worst as my muscles became very stiff and mood very low,...

hi , I was on Elvanse 20 mg for 6 days and had some crashes in the evening, but ...

JazzElvis1

•2 years ago

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I was told I should check out my adult ADHD

I've been reading alot about ADHD and agree with my psychologist that I should get this checked out starting with my PCP. Want to do so, but just noticed...

I've been reading alot about ADHD and agree with my psychologist that I should g...

hotstuff359

•2 years ago

10 Replies

I’m sick of offending people

I just realized I still have so much to learn about my faults (impulsivity, arrogance) before I can be the contributor to a better society. I joined a group...

I just realized I still have so much to learn about my faults (impulsivity, arro...

Francescatya

•2 years ago

5 Replies

3 weeks on Vyvanse and still worse mood than before taking it, is there still a possibility of improving?

I started with Vyvanse 3 weeks ago, first 2 weeks on 30mg ando 1 week on 50mg. Although my mood wasn't great before I feel more down with Vyvanse, I tried...

I started with Vyvanse 3 weeks ago, first 2 weeks on 30mg ando 1 week on 50mg. A...

Raimuntas

•2 years ago

4 Replies

adult son with ADD

I joined this community with the hope of assisting my son, never diagnosed, but obvious attention issues. I homeschooled him most of his youth so I saw it...

I joined this community with the hope of assisting my son, never diagnosed, but ...

Bisque2000

•2 years ago

3 Replies

My name says it all

I'm looking for real world advice. I'm the most disorganized, forgetful, confusing individual that honestly I have ever met. The harder I try the worse it...

I'm looking for real world advice. I'm the most disorganized, forgetful, confusi...

Tawnitornado13

•2 years ago

5 Replies

ADHD medication affects hearing?

Hello, I am on 80 mg Straterra generic (Atomoxetine), been taking this for 1.5 months now. Titrated up to 80 mg bit by bit for the past few months. One thing...

Hello, I am on 80 mg Straterra generic (Atomoxetine), been taking this for 1.5 m...

Iveria2774

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Seeking advice on my coach search

Wednesday my next step finding a coach starts. I've set up 30 minute interviews with 5 coaches I found through the CHADD site- just a gut feel reading through...

Wednesday my next step finding a coach starts. I've set up 30 minute interviews...

Old_Owl

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Good psychiatrists/psychologists?

Basically new here since I made an account and never posted, but I guess this serves as my introduction AND first question. I'll be 21 in August and have...

Basically new here since I made an account and never posted, but I guess this se...

musikitty

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Hi all, I have trouble making decisions for myself as an adult due to trauma in Childhood, I always have a fear of not trusting myself.

I started a bachelors degree straight out of high school and did not complete it so I attended a college to get a diploma. In Australia, you can get a loan...

I started a bachelors degree straight out of high school and did not complete it...

Alevaro23

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Locating a home organizer that understands ADHD

When my kids were young, I hired a wonderful organizer to help me get the play area and bedrooms set up. I followed a checklist to keep the play area...

When my kids were young, I hired a wonderful organizer to help me get the play a...

KarlaJo

•2 years ago

9 Replies

I'm new here. Turning 42 years old next year. Just want to get a better life for my 2 kids. Have ADHD.

Currently living in Utah. Just recently got diagnosed with ADHD and medicated for it. The doctor gave me 10mg of the generic Adderall and it's the short-term...

Currently living in Utah. Just recently got diagnosed with ADHD and medicated fo...

Hulk323

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Learning about my ADHD

I am new here. I first sought help as I had started studying and after a year and a half I had only completed a half a years work and wanted to just find out...

I am new here. I first sought help as I had started studying and after a year an...

Terrarian

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Totally relate to this…

A little ADHD perhaps…? 😂🤣

AussieADHD

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Thoughts, day 5 on Vyvanse; day 10 after being diagnosed

Ten days ago when I walked out from being diagnosed, a prescription on its way to my pharmacist, I thought I'd throw out my experience with Vyvanse. Thinking...

Ten days ago when I walked out from being diagnosed, a prescription on its way t...

Old_Owl

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Anyone Do Brain Exercises That Work?

It’s so difficult to be consistent with things and plan for the future with ADHD. Anyone have anything that helps them? Medicine, exercises, anything at...

It’s so difficult to be consistent with things and plan for the future with ADH...

ObiWan7213

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Out of Adderall for 6 days, symtoms?

Well simple answer yes Drastic mood swings or shifts in behavior and my psychiatris says its literally being off of adderall, and i hope no one feels that but...

Well simple answer yes Drastic mood swings or shifts in behavior and my psychia...

gldbnd40m

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Spouses Response…

Does anyone else have a spouse/partner that doesn’t get it, and thinks you should just be able to choose to change your behaviour? Slowly trying to educate...

Does anyone else have a spouse/partner that doesn’t get it, and thinks you shoul...

AussieADHD

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Need more participants for Zoom Interviews!

Hi all! I'm a Master's student studying Psychology, and I only need a few more participants for my Master's Thesis. I'm looking for individuals who are:...

Hi all! I'm a Master's student studying Psychology, and I only need a few more ...

yellowhippo7

Researcher•2 years ago

7 Replies

Song & Music Video ABOUT ADHD!!

Hi all, when I was growing up in the 90s, I recall seeing some really inspiring music videos for upcoming movies, many of which I still hold dear to my heart....

Hi all, when I was growing up in the 90s, I recall seeing some really inspiring ...

Eclecticentric77

•2 years ago

2 Replies

ADDitudemag.com. sketch.

I was referred from here to an interesting article. The 2nd article I read was a compilation of medication descriptions. It linked to a separate article for...

I was referred from here to an interesting article. The 2nd article I read was a...

Blue_186281_red

•2 years ago

9 Replies

First approach

Hi!! I'm new here!! :) I've been recently diagnosed with ADHD, I'm in my late 25's and quite frustrated with the whole situation. Most of the time during...

Hi!! I'm new here!! :) I've been recently diagnosed with ADHD, I'm in my late 2...

LuisEsquivel

•2 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for December 2022

3rd day of starting Vyvanse

Worried about starting doctor/meds due to $$

ADHD relief app for kids and adults

I’ve become a danger to others

help with communicating with your doctor about adhd

So this just happened

Mental and medical help

Questions for veterans of Adderall (amphetamine)

elvanse 6 days

I was told I should check out my adult ADHD

I’m sick of offending people

3 weeks on Vyvanse and still worse mood than before taking it, is there still a possibility of improving?

adult son with ADD

My name says it all

ADHD medication affects hearing?

Seeking advice on my coach search

Good psychiatrists/psychologists?

Hi all, I have trouble making decisions for myself as an adult due to trauma in Childhood, I always have a fear of not trusting myself.

Locating a home organizer that understands ADHD

I'm new here. Turning 42 years old next year. Just want to get a better life for my 2 kids. Have ADHD.

Learning about my ADHD

Totally relate to this…

Thoughts, day 5 on Vyvanse; day 10 after being diagnosed

Anyone Do Brain Exercises That Work?

Out of Adderall for 6 days, symtoms?

Spouses Response…

Need more participants for Zoom Interviews!

Song & Music Video ABOUT ADHD!!

ADDitudemag.com. sketch.

First approach

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Archive