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Clinic Nursing

I really need some help and I have no idea where else to turn. I was diagnosed as a kid with ADHD but was told that I didn’t need medication. I was given a...

I really need some help and I have no idea where else to turn. I was diagnosed a...

ADHDPedsRN

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Vyvanse or concerta? Med question

hey all! Looking for some insight. I’ve been on Vyvanse since November. Started at 10mg and each month it’s been raised to 40mg. I’ve been able to tell...

hey all! Looking for some insight. I’ve been on Vyvanse since November. Start...

lemonspeaks

•1 year ago

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Adhd and boredom

How do you deal with the frustration and boredom with adhd so intense?

Rainman2023

•1 year ago

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Lack of Crying and Emotional Intelligence

I would like to know if this is an ADHD thing, or one of my separate things. I have alexithymia, meaning I am not good at identifying, labeling, or feeling in...

I would like to know if this is an ADHD thing, or one of my separate things. I h...

mrb3000

•1 year ago

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Newly diagnosed - thoughts, experiences, advise?

I just received my diagnosis a few weeks ago, ADHD- combined with depression and anxiety, I'm 47. I was hoping for the diagnosis so I could get medication...

I just received my diagnosis a few weeks ago, ADHD- combined with depression and...

Ara7

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Thank you for asking this question

I was diagnosed in February 2023. One month into medicine and about 300 hours into research due to hyperfocus. All stages of grief for me. Sometimes I'm angry...

I was diagnosed in February 2023. One month into medicine and about 300 hours in...

Acnsimpkin

•1 year ago

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Anyone else have synesthesia?

It's the one thing I like about my neurodivergence! I have ordinal-linguistic personification (my brain gives personalities to numbers, letters, and months of...

It's the one thing I like about my neurodivergence! I have ordinal-linguistic p...

LaSemeuse

•1 year ago

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ADHD Speech Therapy Advice

Hello, has anyone here been able to locate professional resources for better managing verbal communication challenges…like an adhd speech therapist. Some tools...

Hello, has anyone here been able to locate professional resources for better man...

YorkshirePhoenix

•1 year ago

5 Replies

adhd & anemia?

hey all! Seeing if any of you also struggle with anemia alongside your adhd diagnosis. Last year I was diagnosed with anemia and it took months to level out....

hey all! Seeing if any of you also struggle with anemia alongside your adhd dia...

lemonspeaks

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Nerves about ADHD assessment next week

I’m a 33 year old female and approached a mental health service in my area last year as I was worried I have ADHD. I have spent my life thinking I’m just lazy...

I’m a 33 year old female and approached a mental health service in my area last ...

Monty89

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Can I Reduce The Symptoms of ADHD Taking These Supplements?

Hi everyone, I am diagnosed with ADHD last week. My psychiatrist prescribed me Strattera (Atomoxetine). I have heart arryhtmia and learned that it is not...

Hi everyone, I am diagnosed with ADHD last week. My psychiatrist prescribed m...

BusyTraffic

•1 year ago

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Just Joined & Looking for NY Members

I tried to do "Find People Near Me" -- either I'm challenged or that option doesn't work. I lean towards Challenged - especially since I am not on medication...

I tried to do "Find People Near Me" -- either I'm challenged or that option does...

SerafinaDllRose

•1 year ago

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On Impulsive behaviour and being a little too outspoken at work

Everyone has banter and a good old rant about work with colleagues, right? I've started working across different sites in the last 6 months so I only see my...

Everyone has banter and a good old rant about work with colleagues, right? I've ...

daverussell

•1 year ago

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I miss Cylert

I was on Cylert for 20+ years and then my whole world came crashing down in 2005 when Cylert was removed from the market. I've struggled with feeling normal...

I was on Cylert for 20+ years and then my whole world came crashing down in 2005...

dmanb1

•1 year ago

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Adhd assessment

I just been diagnosed with ADHD PSD thanking a long time

Bulldogbaz

•1 year ago

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Started Ritalin, makes me nervous before it calms. Dose Recommendations?

Hi, im 41 years old, was just recently diagnosed with. I started treatment with Ritalin this week. I take 0.125mg every 3 hours. First of all: Ritalin is...

Hi, im 41 years old, was just recently diagnosed with. I started treatment with ...

Varkala21

•1 year ago

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Masking as an adult women

I was very struck by some of the contends in another post. The post was written by a woman who said she has been been masking for years. She looks like a real...

I was very struck by some of the contends in another post. The post was written ...

elanaoali

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Hello and my introduction

I am a 57 year old female, diagnosed with ADHD last April 2022. I am the "generation" that was not diagnosed or even suspected to have ADHD. I started a new...

I am a 57 year old female, diagnosed with ADHD last April 2022. I am the "gener...

SilverbackG

•1 year ago

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ADHD & Migraines?

I recently had a silent ocular migraine with aura- for those who don’t know, this is when you get weird visual changes, like shimmering blurry spots in your...

I recently had a silent ocular migraine with aura- for those who don’t know, thi...

Doodledoodledoo

•1 year ago

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HELP! Adult woman adhd Apps

I’m such a huge researcher when it comes to a choice I need to make. Problem is I get overwhelmed with too much info. Which ADHD apps are must have to aid in...

I’m such a huge researcher when it comes to a choice I need to make. Problem is ...

Nightnurse4ever

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Atomoxetine discontinued

Hi My Psych had prescribed Atomoxetine 10 mg. Initially, it worked well, will my energy levels & clarity of thought sustained throughout most of the day....

Hi My Psych had prescribed Atomoxetine 10 mg. Initially, it worked well, will...

prasanthk

•1 year ago

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Struggling with Insurance/Dr/Meds in MA

15 years, no issues. No trouble finding a Psychiatrist, when he retired my PCP simply took over continuing my prescriptions. It was going great... My PCP...

15 years, no issues. No trouble finding a Psychiatrist, when he retired my PCP ...

BTV65

•1 year ago

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CHADD's Adult to Adult Online Program

Do you feel lost when it comes to ADHD and its related issues and concerns? Learning to manage your ADHD independently brings both joys and challenges....

Do you feel lost when it comes to ADHD and its related issues and concerns? Lea...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•1 year ago

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Family of Adhd

My brother and neice (my sister daughter) are both seeking ADHD disagnoses. While stuck waiting at the side if the road in a broken down car I had both of...

My brother and neice (my sister daughter) are both seeking ADHD disagnoses. Whil...

elanaoali

•1 year ago

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Hope, Shame, and Terror at 46 - “Crawling Back Up”

Just joined. Only learning now the “whys” and effects ADHD has had on me, my life, and those around me for my 46 years. I’m so glad to know I’m not alone....

Just joined. Only learning now the “whys” and effects ADHD has had on me, my lif...

TonsOfPlans-but

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Money and time management

What has anyone found to help stay on top of a budget and time management?

LadyDi69

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Hey!I'm struggling getting the smallest tasks completed

Next step from Lisdexamphetamine 70 mg

Adddreamer

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Found my tribe...

Hello everyone, I am new here, 48 years, I have been battling depression all my life with several episodes, starting at 13 years old, and struggling so much...

Hello everyone, I am new here, 48 years, I have been battling depression all my...

Rakiura74

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Finding it hard with no medication

I had cancer at age 26 in 8 places. I went through aggressive treatment that left me with pelvic radiation disease, meaning I suffer with incontinence. All...

I had cancer at age 26 in 8 places. I went through aggressive treatment that lef...

AngelB85

•1 year ago

2 Replies

I need motivation

Hi I am a 27 year old woman who has been going to therapy for about 7 years. I finally accepted my ADHD diagnosis last year and have been on medication since....

Hi I am a 27 year old woman who has been going to therapy for about 7 years. I f...

Ineedtogetittogether

•1 year ago

2 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for February 2023

Clinic Nursing

Vyvanse or concerta? Med question

Adhd and boredom

Lack of Crying and Emotional Intelligence

Newly diagnosed - thoughts, experiences, advise?

Thank you for asking this question

Anyone else have synesthesia?

ADHD Speech Therapy Advice

adhd & anemia?

Nerves about ADHD assessment next week

Can I Reduce The Symptoms of ADHD Taking These Supplements?

Just Joined & Looking for NY Members

On Impulsive behaviour and being a little too outspoken at work

I miss Cylert

Adhd assessment

Started Ritalin, makes me nervous before it calms. Dose Recommendations?

Masking as an adult women

Hello and my introduction

ADHD & Migraines?

HELP! Adult woman adhd Apps

Atomoxetine discontinued

Struggling with Insurance/Dr/Meds in MA

CHADD's Adult to Adult Online Program

Family of Adhd

Hope, Shame, and Terror at 46 - “Crawling Back Up”

Money and time management

Hey!I'm struggling getting the smallest tasks completed

Found my tribe...

Finding it hard with no medication

I need motivation

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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