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RSD is impacting me heavily.

seeking advice on how others deal with RSD, I’m struggling with it regularly, to the point I’m turning my closest friends against me, with my imaginary...

seeking advice on how others deal with RSD, I’m struggling with it regularly, to...

Newbenni

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Possible ADHD diagnosis

I wonder if anyone can help at all, i have recently been referred for an ADHD diagnosis. After a long road of feeling like i'm going mad. I have OCD and have...

I wonder if anyone can help at all, i have recently been referred for an ADHD di...

LX05

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Cannot seem to “get it together” — what is the best avenue for meaningful improvement?

I am a busy mom of two little kids with what feels like 1,000 responsibilities between kids, home, and work. I can execute to perfection under the shortest...

I am a busy mom of two little kids with what feels like 1,000 responsibilities ...

Jadhda

•1 year ago

11 Replies

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Looking for third person for daily motivation / accountability checkins 8AM Eastern Time

I am looking for a third person to join our group for doing daily checkins to help keep motivated. We meet on Zoom at 8AM Eastern time. Our current format is...

I am looking for a third person to join our group for doing daily checkins to he...

EthanS

•1 year ago

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I’m seeking the best guidance/ coach that can help me navigate the path forward.

I was naive in my early years fresh out of structured living. My misunderstanding of my frustrations in my 20’s lead me to master my coping skills. These...

I was naive in my early years fresh out of structured living. My misunderstandi...

Akerue

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Need advice on managing ADHD as an adult & parent

Like many, I wasn't diagnosed until later - 37. I'm 38 now, close to 39 and I regrettably haven't done much about it yet other than feel frustrated that I...

Like many, I wasn't diagnosed until later - 37. I'm 38 now, close to 39 and I r...

overandunderachiever

•1 year ago

13 Replies

ADHD and OCD

hi everyone! I’m new to this, but SO glad I found it! I was diagnosed with ADHD in elementary school and struggled with taking pills at a young age, so I’ve...

hi everyone! I’m new to this, but SO glad I found it! I was diagnosed with AD...

Adhdpoobrains

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Therapist Diagnosed at 35

Hi folx! First, thank you all for sharing so much of yourselves in this forum. It’s been so illuminating for me to see so many from such different walks of...

Hi folx! First, thank you all for sharing so much of yourselves in this forum. ...

Inattentivetherapist

•1 year ago

5 Replies

How to find post that you commented on previously?

Hi I am new here, and lost my spot on a lengthy post comment that I was attempting to reply on, and lost it. How do you refind the comments you made on...

Hi I am new here, and lost my spot on a lengthy post comment that I was attempti...

Healthnerd1

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Inability to begin and stick with things of importants in my life.

I am Amelia I. Found the statistic of 86% of people have “inability to work” their first concern. Have been and are still on a daily basis wrestling with...

I am Amelia I. Found the statistic of 86% of people have “inability to work” the...

Babyluv49

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Recently diagnosed at 65

Hi, I have just stumbled onto this community. I started reading the posts and can identify with the grief or how different my life could of been if I had been...

Hi, I have just stumbled onto this community. I started reading the posts and ca...

creativextraordinair

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Neucon confirmation

Good day, My doctor recently prescribes me conserta. But when I go to the pharmacy they gave me neucon. I attached the photo. Can someone confirm if this is...

Good day, My doctor recently prescribes me conserta. But when I go to the pharm...

VAZTSL

•1 year ago

10 Replies

In Need For Life Advice for ADD

Hi everyone, firstly, I must mention I've never been diagnosed with ADD (for multiple reasons), but the advice I'm in dire need of is related to focus and...

Hi everyone, firstly, I must mention I've never been diagnosed with ADD (for mu...

starleeng

•1 year ago

10 Replies

ASMR?

After reading a thread here about different things to help with sleep issues, I thought I'd throw this out there. ASMR is something I've watched on YouTube...

After reading a thread here about different things to help with sleep issues, I ...

OldIndigoBlue

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Newcomer seeks to connect with local Nor Cal CHADD chapter

I live in Larkspur, CA with my wife and 10 year old son. It wasn't until I was 27 that I was diagnosed with ADHD, and it took me another 30 years before I...

I live in Larkspur, CA with my wife and 10 year old son. It wasn't until I was 2...

jimmi_o

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Stimulants and Heart Health

Hi There. First post. I've recently been officially diagnosed with ADD (predominantly innatentive). The psychiatrist recommended Vyvanse. But in the past, I've...

Hi There. First post. I've recently been officially diagnosed with ADD (predomin...

WestieHighlander

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Putting the Pieces Together

Hello, Friends, Having recently been diagnosed with ADD at age 49, I am looking back over the years to see if certain challenges/behaviors of mine could have...

Hello, Friends, Having recently been diagnosed with ADD at age 49, I am looking...

Lioness817

•1 year ago

12 Replies

ADHD Diagnosis at 7 years old

I have been diagnosed with ADHD since I was 7 years old. Alot of people might think- "wow! You're so lucky that they diagnosed you so early in life." I don't...

I have been diagnosed with ADHD since I was 7 years old. Alot of people might th...

MHadvocate2023

•1 year ago

4 Replies

it’s rough out here (eating edition)

hi everyone!! so i just got diagnosed and started meds blah blah blah, but i’ve been really struggling with appetite suppression and stuff, like i’m never...

hi everyone!! so i just got diagnosed and started meds blah blah blah, but i’ve ...

gaylittlemonkey

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Therapy help

I am looking for an ADHD therapist in my area. Houston Tx. Preferably one that takes insurance & works with couples.

I am looking for an ADHD therapist in my area. Houston Tx. Preferably one that t...

WK572023

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Do I have ADHD?

Im 30years old and I have a tourette syndrome with minor ticks which are manageable. It went from uncontrollable when i was young to now manageable in sense...

Im 30years old and I have a tourette syndrome with minor ticks which are managea...

Xiaa

•1 year ago

4 Replies

The difference between explanations and excuses eludes me.

I've been struggling with ADHD for most of my life. I had the good fortune to be diagnosed early, although many life experiences have led to my treatment being...

I've been struggling with ADHD for most of my life. I had the good fortune to be...

TiredlyTeaching

•1 year ago

11 Replies

I can't imagine how a typical brain works.

Maybe it's my impulsive ADHD that makes me dive into this, I was diagnosed recently. I have always been weird and different, but now it's like I have found out...

Maybe it's my impulsive ADHD that makes me dive into this, I was diagnosed recen...

MutantMom

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Good news and thank you for all your input.

I can't find out where to write this with my first post because all I saw there was how to reply to myself. Anyway, Thank you to all who reached out....

I can't find out where to write this with my first post because all I saw there ...

newdayadd

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Softie because of the executive disfunction?

Despite working a lot about respect for my boundaries and owning my aggression instead of hiding it from myself during years of psychotherapy, I still have...

Despite working a lot about respect for my boundaries and owning my aggression i...

Nto84

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Best medication

Hi I was diagnosed with adhd last week and prescribed Xaggitin, I did three days on 18mg and felt they made a significant positive difference. The plan was/is...

Hi I was diagnosed with adhd last week and prescribed Xaggitin, I did three days...

Dolphin06

•1 year ago

4 Replies

ADHD Weekly - Managing ADHD Can Begin with Stress Awareness

April brings a special focus on the stress in our lives and how it can affect ADHD symptoms and our health. Get tips on reducing stress at...

April brings a special focus on the stress in our lives and how it can affect AD...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•1 year ago

1 Reply

Looking for gel toothpastes?

So right now there are only two toothpastes that I know are pure ‘gel’. No abrasives or gritty things at all: Aim and Crest Cool Mint Gel. But I have...

So right now there are only two toothpastes that I know are pure ‘gel’. No abra...

Newcassie

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Who writes your prescription?

My family doctor writes my prescriptions. It has not gone well over the past ten years. She frequently vacations for weeks and doesn’t submit my prescription...

My family doctor writes my prescriptions. It has not gone well over the past ten...

Jocelyn336

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Adhd and caffiene

Hey everyone, New to this group. I got diagnosed with adhd last September aged 33. I've chosen not to take medication at this point, but have recently...

Hey everyone, New to this group. I got diagnosed with adhd last September aged...

scaterbrain101

•1 year ago

12 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for April 2023

RSD is impacting me heavily.

Possible ADHD diagnosis

Cannot seem to “get it together” — what is the best avenue for meaningful improvement?

Looking for third person for daily motivation / accountability checkins 8AM Eastern Time

I’m seeking the best guidance/ coach that can help me navigate the path forward.

Need advice on managing ADHD as an adult & parent

ADHD and OCD

Therapist Diagnosed at 35

How to find post that you commented on previously?

Inability to begin and stick with things of importants in my life.

Recently diagnosed at 65

Neucon confirmation

In Need For Life Advice for ADD

ASMR?

Newcomer seeks to connect with local Nor Cal CHADD chapter

Stimulants and Heart Health

Putting the Pieces Together

ADHD Diagnosis at 7 years old

it’s rough out here (eating edition)

Therapy help

Do I have ADHD?

The difference between explanations and excuses eludes me.

I can't imagine how a typical brain works.

Good news and thank you for all your input.

Softie because of the executive disfunction?

Best medication

ADHD Weekly - Managing ADHD Can Begin with Stress Awareness

Looking for gel toothpastes?

Who writes your prescription?

Adhd and caffiene

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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